Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-09-19
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RENDER OF THE CITY OF AEXICJ.-Ine Iotn
and l4th days of September, l847, just thir-
teen years since, the military pride aud am
bition of our country achieved its proudest
aspiration.
The age furnishes no parallel to the deeds
of our army around tho capital of Mexico
Ii might we'll be doubted, if history, in all
her voluminous records from the earliest
times, could present exhibitions of bravery,
judgment, tact and fortitude equal to those
displayed to Scotts invincible army. A lit
tie handful of an army-Only 1000 strong,
penetrates into the centre Of a populous en-
pire, aud captures and occupies the enemy's
capital, with its 100000 citizens, aud quiet
ly proceeds to organize and rule the same.
There is no such instance-no such picture
of the sublimity of true courage, in all the
brilliant annals Of mans glorious deeds!
The morning of the 18th of September,
l547, dawned;i it was the last day of the cap
ital. Twiggs was still laundering at the
gates -of the Acapulco road; but Quitman
and Pillow had been recalled, and were now
to storm Chapultepec. The main building
was about six hundred feet long, the whole
fortress being nine hundred feet long, and
nothing could have been stronger or more
splendid than this structure, with its wings,
bastions, parapets, redoubts and batteries
The cannon were manned by the most skill
full gunners in the Mexican army, among
them several distinguished French artiller-
lists. The hill was spotted with forts and
outposts and honey -combed with mines.
Gen. Scott resolved to storm the castle in
two columns, the one assaulting on the west,
the other on the southeast. The first was
led by General Pillow, preceded by forlorn
hope of 25U m en-, selected from WOrth's reg
iment, among which were several members
of Capt. MAYORS Philadelphia Rangers
The second was intrusted to Quitman, who,
in Il like manner, had forlorn hope drawn
| from the division of Twiggs. Worth with
the remaining fhis veterans, was to turn
| the castle, and to come into the road on the
north, there to assist in the assault if ne
cessary, or, if not, to cut Oft the enemy's re-
| treat.
The cannonade on the Chapultepec was
resumed at the dawn of the 18th. and contin-
ued until 8 A. NJ, when the cessation in the
firing was the signal for attack. Instantly
the two columns rushed to the assault. The
Americans gathered in clusters at the edge
of the wood the sturming party picked
men in front, with loads drawn and bayonets
| fixed; and close after them came the ninth, its
gallant leader, Colonel Ransom, at the head.
AT this crisis Pillow fell severely wounded;
his second in command, Cadwalader, was at
his post behind. II was no time to hesitate.
Forward" cried Ransom, plunging into the
deluge of fire; there must be no faltering-
forward." The soldiers answered with a
cheer, and following at run, gained the foot
of the ascent.
Ransom, was still on the lead, pressing on.
"Forwardo' he shouted, and fell dead, shot
through the brain. At this sight, the fury
of the soldiers knew no bounds. The first
battery was carried in an instant, and the
crowd swept on, the rife shots ringing sharp
and clear over the hustling sound of the enc.
| my's grape. In brief Chapultepec was con-
qnered, and nobly did the gallant Pennsyl-
vanian volunteers sustain their reputation.
In less than a minute after the last wall
was surmounted, the great flag OF Mexico
was hauled down, and the Stars and
Stripes, shooting meteor-like to the sky, an
nounced that Chapultepec had fallen.
The attack upon the city of Mexico follow
ed. The morning had just dawned-it was
on the l4th of September, l847, when Scott
issued his orders for Qutman to advance to
the great square. The troops of Worth were
directed to enter the town simultaneously,
but to halt at the Almeda fort, within few
hundred yards Of the plaza This was done
that Quitman might have the honor of hoist
ing the American flag on the National Pal
ace, he having been the first to gain foot
hold within tho walls of the city. His divi-
sion marched rapidly to the heart of the
town, as if fearing TO be anticipated, and q.
: A. NJ planted the Stars and Stripes in the
conquered capital.
About nine the blast of trumpet was
heard, and Immediately after, Scott entered
the great square, escorted by brilliant staff.
He was easily recognized by his lofty form,
and as the crowd looked on this celebrated
General, they joined in the tumultuous hug
zas with which his own troops greeted his
advent On the part of the Americans, it
was scene of the widest excitement and
enthusiasm. In the conquest of this renown-
ed capital, they beheld the realization Of
thousand dreams The fall Of their capital
struck dismay into the hearts of the Mexi-
cans. The mournful intelligence spread
rapidly in all directions, and was received
everywhere with lamentations and fears.
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