The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-09-19
divine approval upon the exercises that

divine approval upon the exercises thai
followed.
Music followed the prayer.
Col. John Doniphan was then intro
duced to the audience by the chairman
as the next speaker. He was warmly
received, being the nephew OF the ole
here Alexander Doniphan, who led the
q. 5. forces and more particularly the
Missouri state forces, in those stirring
times. He more particularly addressed
his remarks TO the members of the corps
as represented by those present. His
speech was a noble, eloquent and truth
full resume of the events ne so wei
described. The reporter only wishes he
had the time and space to further notice
his speach; for it deserves special men,
ton.
The old veterans eyes moistened and
his heart thrilled within his manly
breast as the speaker touched upon the
tender memories of the past. All
Twas a thrilling time for those present.
Rev. Marshall, of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, Marshall, Mo.
then delivered the benediction.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY IN THE MEXICAN
WAR.
In May, 1916. at Lexington a military
company to join Col. Doniphan was
formed, which company was mustered in
as Co. B.
Col. Doniphan's command consisted OF
1 1000 mounted men who marched to the
city of Mexico by way OF Fort Leaven-
worth and Santa Fe. Among other things
they took with them a number of sheep
and cattle, something in the nature and
manner of pioneers blazing out a path for
civilization to follow, and such they really
were. They were often attacked by
marauding Indians who often stole their
stock, &c.
In the Mexican war they played a con-
spicuous part at the battles of Bracito and
Sacramento. Gen. Taylor, afterwards
president of the United States, compli-
mented them for their bravery. 1t was at
the battle of Sacramento the famous old
canon was captured and chris
tened "Old Sacramento" and so well in
after years handled by our present state
senator, H.. NJ. Bledsoe, of Cass county.
The writer only wishes he had the space
to tell something of this famous old war
relic.
When the regiments time had expired a
detail of men was assigned to bring back
the horses, numbering about 700, overland
from Camargo to Missouri. The men went
to New Orleans, and were there mustered
out, and came up the river. 1t was an
unique, as we'll as important wal cam
paign, and had much to do in shaping the
course and result OF the Mexican war.
Brave men fighting under a gallant col
A theme to inspire deeds of valor.
We reverence their memory; we welcome
the survivors to u homes and city.
THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON.
The military situation in Missouri in
the early part of September, 1851, was
about as as follows: From st. Louis to st.
Joseph the Missouri river was held by the
U. s. military posts, and communication
along this Gordon was very easy. The
prime object of this strategic movement
to prevent the north Missourians, to
the number of 5000 or 5000, from joining
Price in the southwestern part of the
THIS crossing had to be ccom
by stealth. To break this move of
he federals was Gen. Prices next con-
liberation.
Jefferson City, Boonville, Lexington
Kansas City were not only the easiest
,ut the most important posts to capture.
lie finally decided to select Lexington,
he county seat and a river point, for his
,urpose. Price, with about 5000 men and
some additional reinforcements
8 he advanced upon Lexington, was oon
n the march. On the 10th OF September
rice invaded Warrensburg with the
of his army, the federals retreat
ng to Warrensburg burning the bridges
'ehind them. Price pursued them 10
lexington in spite of all the difficulties
10 had to contend with.
At a covered bridge near Dover some
were encamped. Some skirmish-
ng took place. At lest the federal troops
1ere forced into their entertainments, and
'rlce's troops occupied the southern and
aste IN part of Lexington. The federals