Evening journal., 1904-08-13
Tried as q Snv.


ON another occasion Midshipman Rog-
ors engaged i'm an expedition which nearly
cost him his life. lie, accompanied by
Dr. Wright and SEAMAN named Fox
left their vessel which was laying off
Vera cruz and attempted TO blow up the
magazines of the enemy. Their plot was
discovered, however. and Alr Rogers was
captured by the Mexicans Or. Wright
and Fox escaping In relating his expert
cnces Mr.. Rogers said he
was tried by civil court and condemned
TO be shot, but Gen. Landero. then in
command OF that port set aside the iudg-
mcnt. He was then sent a close prisoner
to the city of Mexico. whore ne was
treated with great rigor and harshness.
being restricted IN his food and deprived
OF neary ala the comforts and necessaries
of life. After the battle Of Cerro Gordo.
Mr. Rodgers had am interview with Gen
Santa Anna With strong feelings of en-
NIFTY towards an MoXicans. he entered
the Presidents palace, but he acknowl.
edged that when ne saw Santa Anna he
was involuntariy impressed with feelings
Of respect and admiration for the man.
lie received from the President assur-
ances Of kindly treatment. and many
promises. which were never kept. Fina ly.
Mr.. Rogers was released on bonds. and
snatching a favorable opportunity. escap-
ed from the city In the disguise of an
English workman on his way to the man
ufactorics near Peubia. TO sustain this
character. he procured from friendly
scotchman the usual certificate or pass
port and by the aid of false whisxers
moustachios and coarse garments, escap-
ed observation and detection. on his way
to Pueb.a he overlook some young ladies
with whom he had become acquainted fin
the City OF Mexico. and who, being ac-
companiod by their father gave him
great concern lest they should expose and
bctray him. But, with the sagacity and
ldnd-heartedness OF woman In every land
and IN every age. they perceived his con.
dition and purpose, were cautious not to
recognize him. and kept their secret until
they thought ne had had time to get 10
Puebla. Mr.. Rodgers says his feelings
when he saw the American sentinel at our
outposts near Puehla, were indescriablc.
After this adventure Midshipman Rog-
ers was assigned 10 shore duty and en-
tered the army under General Winfield
sion under direct command of Generals
Price and Cadwallader. During his army
life Mr.. Rogers saw much active service.
having been engaged IN the battles OF
Pedregal, Churubusco. Nnolino-del-R Ray.
Mt Chapu.tapec, Chapeltapec and the
City OF Mexico.
AT the close Of the war he took up the
practice of law in which he was engaged
az the time of his death. In recognition
of his services to his country Mr.. Roger.
was presented with a handsomely en-.
graved sword by the Delaware Legisla.
ture. special act having been passed by
, that body to that effect. The emblem wac
presented by William Sharp. then Gov.
ernor of Delaware. and took place OF
January /, 1851
In 1858 Alr. Rogers went to San Fran
cisco and remained there during the rest
OF his hie coming East occasionally "a
visit his relatives of family of eight
children. Colonel j. Harry Rogers. of
New Castle, is the sole survivor. Mr..
Rogers was twice married. his first wife
being Eliza Hamilton Ritchie OF this
union three children were born. two O.,
whom are now living, Eustace. paymastel
In the United States Navy. ana Lydia.
wife Of Lieutenantl-Co,one, William H.
BiNby, u. S. A.. stationed at Detroit.
To those who knew Robert C.. Rogers IN
Z his younger days. and there are many
still living. he had a peculiar attractive
disposition. His flow of wit was ready
ana his iemeanor had an those caarac.
toristics of a true Southern gentleman
although brave almost TO recklessness
/ With "A heart that knew not fear his man.
ner when i'm the presence of woman wa.
/ FUN OF gentieness and respect In IN,
field of bat.le he was the knight OF
War in the drawing room the "Kniga
OF the Carpet" His memory will long iiv,
and be cherished by those who knew hin
best.