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July
August
August 4, 1846 RWv23i62p1c2 General Article
Information about the arrival of U.S. forces into the interior of Mexico.
August 4, 1846 RWv23i62p1c6 Later from the Army
Article detailing the U.S. victory and occupation of Camargo.
August 4, 1846 RWv23i62p2c3 Trial of Gen. Gaines
Information concerning the court martial of General Gaines.
August 4, 1846 RWv23i62p2c4 Congress
Information on the Oregon issue being discussed in Congress.
August 4, 1846 RWv23i62p2c6 Capt. Thornton’s Defence
Trial proceedings on the court martial of Capt. Thornton.
August 4, 1846 RWv23i62p2c6 Marine Intelligence
Information on the arrivals and departures of vessels at the Richmond port.
August 4, 1846 RWv23i62p3c1 Naval Resignation
Information on the resignation of Com. W.B. Shubrick from the Navy
August 4, 1846 RWv23i62p4c3 A War of Conquest
Article pertaining to a letter of opposition to the war with Mexico.
August 4, 1846 RWv23i62p4c3 Late from Mexico
Information on the latest military events in Mexico
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p1c2 More Volunteers Required
Article informing readers of the need of more volunteers for the war with Mexico.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p2c1 Foreign Intelligence
Information from newspapers from Europe pertaining to information gleaned about events in Mexico.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p2c3 Marine Intelligence
Information on the arrivals and departures of ships from the Richmond port.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p2c6 Gen. Gaines
Information on the court martial of General Gaines.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p3c1 Important rumors
Article containing rumors of talks of peace in ending the conflict with Mexico.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p4c1 Yellow Fever
Article describing the spread of Yellow Fever through the U.S. camps.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p4c1 Gen. Taylor
Information on a gift to the newspaper from General Zachary Taylor.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p4c2 Troops for Chihuahua
Information on the disbursement of troops to Mexico.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p4c2 General Article
Article describing a Mexican newspaper article concerning their right to wage combat against the U.S.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p4c4 From the Army
Information on military events in Mexico.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p4c6 Two Days Later From Mexico
Information arriving on affairs in Mexico.
August 7, 1846 RWv23i63p4c6 Correspondence
Information from the N. Orleans Bee about officer affairs and military engagements.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p1c1 The Oregon Treaty
Information on the ratification of the Oregon Treaty with Great Britain.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p1c2 The Rumors of Peace
Article concerning more rumors of peace talks with Mexico.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p1c5 From Brazos Santiago
Letter detailing information about events occurring near Brazos Santiago.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p1c1 The Campaign
News of a letter from Gen. Taylor about the movement of troops toward Mexico City.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p1c2 Louisiana Volunteers
Information on the bravery of the volunteers from Louisiana.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p1c6 A sample of the war expense
Article concerning the expense of the war effort.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p2c1 Mexico and the United States
Information of the current state of affairs between the United States and Mexico.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p2c5 Later From Texas
Article concerning events occurring within the new state of Texas.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p2c6 Marine Intelligence
Information on the arrivals and departures of ships at the Richmond port.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p3c2 Very Late from Sante Fe
Information of Kearney’s walk to the Pacific and the progress made therein.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p4c4 Correspondence
More rumors on peace proposals with Mexico.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p4c5 Oregon Again
Section concerning the approval of Oregon and the treaty with Great Britain.
August 11, 1846 RWv23i64p4c6 Gen. Taylor
Information concerning events surrounding General Taylor.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p1c2 The Two Million Bill
Article pertaining to appropriations for the war with Mexico.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p1c2 Captain May
Information on the military service of Captain May to the United States.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p1c2 The New Orleans Delta
Information on an attack of Mobile volunteers on a barracks.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p1c2 Army Movements
Segment containing information on military movements.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p2c2 Mission to Mexico
Information concerning more rumors for peace with Mexico.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p2c2 Interesting Letter
Letter written detailing the march to Mexico City and opposition to the war.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p2c3 Correspondence
Article concerning the military affairs in Matamoras.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p2c5 Later from the Rio Grande
Information about troop movements and military developments along the Rio Grande.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p2c6 Marine Intelligence
Information on the arrivals and departures of vessels into and out of the port of Richmond.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p3c1 Mexico and the United States
The latest reports on affairs between the United States and Mexico.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p4c1 The Two Million Bill
Report made about the appropriation of funds for the conductance of a military campaign against Mexico.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p4c3 The Oregon Treaty
Information on the progress of acceptance of the Oregon Treaty.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p4c3 Santa Fe Expedition
Report detailing progress of the sweep to the Pacific.
August 14, 1846 RWv23i65p4c5 Correspondence
Information concerning General Gaines and the controversy surrounding him.
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p1c3 Gen. Gaine’s Defence
Article detailing the defense of General Gaines during his court martial proceedings.
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p1c1 The Mexican War
Information describing political maneuvering concerning the Mexican War.
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p1c4 Defence
More information on the defense of General Gaines.
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p1c6 The California Volunteers
Article describing the court martial pertaining to the uprising of volunteers.
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p1c6 Correspondence
Information from the Baltimore Sun detailing instructions to Gen. Taylor about full conductance of the war
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p2c2 The Two Million Bill
Article relating to the fund allocation for negotiation with Mexico.
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p2c2 A Spy in Mexico
Information on an American spy who is relaying information on Mexican military and political movements.
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p2c3 Defence of Gen. Gaines
Update on the court martial of General Gaines.
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p2c5 From the Army
Information on events taking place in Camargo
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p3c3 Important if true
Announcement of supposed California independence
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p4c1 Mexico and The U. States
Article describing the current political situation between both countries.
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p4c3 The United States and Mexico
Information on correspondences between James Buchanan and the army.
August 18, 1846 RWv23i66p4c1 The Volunteers
Article describing a situation with the Louisiana and Arkansas volunteer regiments
August 21, 1846 RWv23i67p1c1 Independence and Annexation of Canada
Information considering U.S. hegemony on the continent
August 21, 1846 RWv23i67p1c3 Interesting Letter
Article concerning support for the war in Mexico.
August 21, 1846 RWv23i67p1c6 The Yucatan Exposition Retarded
Information on the progress of the war in NW Mexico
August 21, 1846 RWv23i67p2c2 Col Churchill
Information on military personnel being relocated to Mexico for military support
August 21, 1846 RWv23i67p2c6 West Point
Information on efforts to get the Engineer Corps ready to enter in action in Mexico
August 21, 1846 RWv23i67p2c6 Marine Intelligence
Information on the arrivals and departure of ships in and out of the Richmond port
August 21, 1846 RWv23i67p3c1 Caledonia
Article relaying information on efforts to end the conflict with Mexico
August 21, 1846 RWv23i67p3c5 Letter from the Army
Military information from the front lines in Camargo
August 25, 1846 RWv23i68p1c2 The California Expedition
Article relating information on the sailing of ships to California for military purposes
August 25, 1846 RWv23i68p1c6 From Mexico
Current events reported out of Mexico
August 25, 1846 RWv23i68p1c7 Later from the Rio Grande
Article relaying military activity from the front lines of Mexico
August 25, 1846 RWv23i68p3c3 Latest from Mexico-The Resolution-Prospect of the War. &c.
Information on the prospects of all out war with Mexico without peace proposals
August 25, 1846 RWv23i68p3c1 Last Evenings Mail
Information of the progress of political events in Mexico
August 25, 1846 RWv23i68p4c1 Mr. Benton on Oregon
Article relating feelings in the Senate on the issue of Oregon
August 28, 1846 RWv23i69p1c6 Gen. Gaines
Information on the progress of the court martial against General Gaines
August 28, 1846 RWv23i69p1c7 News from Santa Fe
Article explaining the progress of Kearney and his approach to the Pacific
August 28, 1846 RWv23i69p1c6 The Mexican War
Editorial on the issue of the Mexican was
August 28, 1846 RWv23i69p2c3 A Fracas in the Camp of the Volunteers
Article describing disunity in the ranks of the volunteers in Mexico
August 28, 1846 RWv23i69p2c6 Marine Intelligence
Information on the arrivals and departures of vessels into and out of the Richmond port
August 28, 1846 August 28, 1846 RWv23i69p3c1 Last Evenings Mail
Information on the state of the new state of Texas
August 28, 1846 RWv23i69p4c2 From the Army
Latest news from the army
August 28, 1846 RWv23i69p4c5 Important from Mexico
Information on current affairs inside Mexico
September
RWv23i70p1c1, September 1, 1846: Mexican Documents
Extracts from letters-instructions of Gen. Tornel Minister of War in Mexico to Gen. Arista; the other from President Paredes to Gen. Arista
RWv23i70p1c2, September 1, 1846: Santa Anna
Comments about Santa Anna's return to Mexico
RWv23i70p1c2, September 1, 1846: Sale of Public Lands
Sale of lands in Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Florida to pay for the war with Mexico
RWv23i70p1c2, September 1, 1846
New York Morning news reported that it is believed that Mexico has offered peace terms which cannot be rejected by the US; offered to defray the cost of the war and to sell the US California
RWv23i70p2c1, September 1, 1846: Santa Anna and Paredes
Comments about Santa going to the city of Mexico; comments about the political situation in Mexico-after the revolt against Paredes; comments on what Santa Anna will find when he reaches Mexico City
RWv23i70p2c3, September 1, 1846: Late from Santa Fe
Comments on Gen. Kearney-what he will fin don his arrival to Santa Fe business dull in New Mexico; government wagons and traders are headed west; no serious opposition to the entrance of Gen. Wool's command at Chihuahua
RWv23i70p2c4, September 1, 1846: Arrival of the Steamship McKim-Later from the Army of Occupation
Comments about troop movement to and around Matamoras; a captain W. L. Ball began for Burita four or five days ago and has not been heard from since; much sickness at Burita and Brazos Islands; no sickness in Matamoras even though conditions are bad; rumors of where the enemy is regarding Matamoras; there are have been many spies and traitors among the population at Matamoras; comments about the army on the frontier-where they are, where they are going, and who they are; report that Maj. Gen. Butler lying ill at Point Isabel; potato disease prevalent in Texas; excessive rains on the coast-cotton prospects gloomy
RWv23i70p2c4, September 1, 1846: Havana---Departure of Santa Anna for Mexico
British steamship Arab, left Havana for the Yucatan with Santa Anna and his lady and family on board; war steamers, Montezuma and Guadaloupe have been purchased by the Governor General and now form a portion of the Spanish fleet; rumors about the British Ministry's actions regarding the duties on sugar have caused anxiety in the Cuban planters
RWv23i70p2c5, September 1, 1846: Most Important News from Mexico
Arrival fo the British Ship-of-war Electra; overthrow and imprisonment of General Paredes; Mexico in favor of Santa Anna; Santa Anna arrives at Vera Cruz; annexation of California to the US
RWv23i70p4c3, September 1, 1846
Texas proposes a division of the state into two commonwealths, the Brazos being the boundary between the two
RWv23i70p4c4, September 1, 1846
St. Louis Republican says that Cap. Koscialowski has raised a company of volunteers for the war; comments about the captain-history, qualifications, character etc.
RWv23i70p4c4, September 1, 1846
Cabinet Council has considered the recent news from Mexico and has decided that Santa Anna's arrival is favorable for peace; comments about an agreement or understanding between Santa Anna and Paredes about who will have power
RWv23i71p1c2, September 4, 1846:
Report that after the revolution began in Mexico City a new cabinet was formed consisting of Jose Jonaquin Pesado, Antonio Garay, Ignacio Moro y Villamill; all are said to be in favor of peace with the US and of calling a new Congress
RWv23i71p1c2, September 4, 1846: U.S. Troops-New Orders
Four companies, D, E, F, and K and the 2nd regiment have orders to proceed to the seat of war and are epxected to depart eary this week; five companies belonging to the same regiment have similar orders
RWv23i71p1c4, September 4, 1846: Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun
The government has no idea of suspending hostilities against Mexico
RWv23i71p1c5, September 4, 1846: the California Volunteers and Col. Stevenson
Seems to be a great deal of opposition to Col. Jona D. Stevenson, commander of the regiment of California volunteers; creditors commenced proceedings against him for the purpose of preventing his departure from the country; public meeting has been held due to an alleged grievance brought by the volunteer corps on Governor's Island
RWv23i71p1c5, September 4, 1846: A Mexican Wedding
Description of a wedding at Camargo
RWv23i71p2c2, September 4, 1846: Gen. Taylor and LL.D.
Since the battles of the 8th and 9th of May, Taylor has had the letters LL.D. attached to his name by one of the Southern Colleges; not known if Taylor does have education in the law, which would give him this honor, nor does his victories at the Rio Grande give him the qualifications for it; Taylor did admit the legality of the blockade to the Mexican commander in a letter-maybe that is why he has the LL.D. attached
RWv23i71p2c2, September 4, 1846: Texas
Comments about Texas being divided into two commonwealths; comments about how that would be two much power for the population of Texas to gain
RWv23i71p2c4, September 4, 1846
Humboldtgives some amusing words heard in conversations of native Mexicans-gives the name of a iss
RWv23i71p3c1, September 4, 1846: Gen. Gaines in Command of Eastern Divions
Gen. Gaines has been given the command of the eastern division placing his headquarters in NY; comments made by the Gaines about the investigation that had just occurred
RWv23i71p3c1, September 4, 1846: Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun
Gaines ahs returned to the city
RWv23i71p3c1, September 4, 1846: California
Commodore Sloat has taken possession of Monterey on the 6th of July; on July 9th Commander Jno. B. Montgomery summoned the commandant of the Yerba Buena to surrender; detachment from Col. Fremont's force took possession of a frontier post called Sanoma- Gen. Castro attempted to dislodge them but with no success; on the 15th of June meeting held in Santa Barbara headed by Governor Pico to declare California an independent state- Gen. Castro declared martial law
RWv23i71p4c1, September 4, 1846: The Mexican Revolution
Peace does not depend on Santa Anna but on the opinion of the population; Polk has been anxious to hear of the overthrow of Paredes; comments about why Paredes was thrown out of power-what the people did not like about him;
RWv23i71p4c2, September 4, 1846: General Worth
Second in command in Taylor's army; comments about Worth-his character and how good of a military leader he is; Worth resigned his position-Twiggs was promoted but Worth not
RWv23i71p4c2, September 4, 1846
A letter from Mexico's condemns Taylor's advancing while revolutions are going on within Mexico (i.e. Mexico City); sen as a disgraceful move on his part; Paredes taken prisoner
RWv23i71p4c3, September 4, 1846: Latest from the Army
Comments about the city of China in Mexico-how big, the taking of the city; Taylor arrived last evening in Camargo; talk of immediate movement towards Monterey; comments on troop numbers; comments about a parade of the troops; Worth drilling his men constantly; McCulloch's Rangers are to be disbanded tomorrow their service time up; steps towards Monterey are to be taken; city of Guerrero is in favor of US government; arrival of the remainder of the Texas infantry; Worth's Brigade marching into the interior; General Burleson and several other Texan gentlemen of distinction have arrived in Camargo
RWv23i71p4c3, September 4, 1846: The Mexican Revolution
Jounral with details of the progress and ultimate success of the Mexican revolution in favor of Santa Anna-gives a day by day description from Vera Cruz to the 15th and from the Capital to the 18th ; quote from the Republicano about Santa Anna's arrival
RWv23i71p4c4, September 4,1846: The Alvarado Abortion
Comments about the failure of the US navy squadron outside of Alvarado-description of the events
RWv23i72p1c1,September8, 1846
US has captured Matamoras; Taylor now marches to Monterey; waiting to see the population's response to the restoration of Santa Anna
RWv23i72p1c2, September 8, 1846: Expedition of Emigrants to Texas
Great effort is being made in NY by some extensive holders of Texas land to bring Texas into direct communication with NYC; they are preparing an expedition to Matagorda
RWv23i72p1c2, September 8, 1846: From Texas
Comments about the cotton crop in Texas-unfavorable; time of another congressional election in Texas
RWv23i72p1c3, September 8, 1846: Six Days Later from the Army
Worth has left for Camargo; Texan regiment arrived in San Fernando; Cap. Godfrey Pope has been shot by asentienal-rumor proved untrue; sickness among troops at Burita and Brazos Island; Matamoras now quiet because of the prohibition placed on the city; Rough and Ready steamboat reached Matamoras
RWv23i72p1c3, September 8, 1846: Editorial Correspondence
Comments about the ongoings in Mexico-Capt. Duncan's Rangers on reconnaissance; Capt. McCulloch shot a Mexico; Duncan put is men at different points around Punta Aguda after hearing that a Mexican officer named Ramirez was inside; was going to take all prisoners-some tried to escape and where shot; Gen. Persifer Smith has taken command of the 2nd brigade
RWv23i72p1c3, September 8, 1846: Special Correspondence of the Picayune
Comments about the volunteers, army expected movement; number of the enemy; Mexican named Savriego raised four or five hundred men in China and started off after McCulloch; Texas infantry are to be disbanded; comments about the conditions of Monterey-should Taylor go now? ; 2nd regiment of Texan mounted men arrived, and a regiment of Ohio volunteers; army will probably move on Monterey by two separate routes; camp women will be sent by to Matamoras
RWv23i72p1c4, September 8, 1846: Later from the Yucatan
Comments that there was an outbreak a few days ago at Valladolid; popular cry of the sedition was "Down with Taxes"; gained position but retreated after learning of the approach of Col. Gambos; retreated to Tixhualactum and have been called upon to surrender
RWv23i72p2c2, September 8, 1846: From the Army
Worth took up march to Monterey; 15,000 Mexicans are reported to be concentrated at Monterey;
RWv23i72p2c3, September 8, 1846: Colonel Payne
Recovering from a wound he received at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma
RWv23i72p2c3, September 8, 1846: Note from Gen. Gaines
Comments about Gaines taking command of the Eastern Division; accepts command and wants to establish his headquarters in NYC
RWv23i27p4c5, September8,1846: Mexican Version of the Attack Upon Alvarado
Description from the Mexican point of view about the attack that was attempted by the US navy against Alvarado
RWv23i73p1c2, September 11, 1846
Quartermaster's Department in New Orleans is without funds
RWv23i73p1c2, September 11, 1846
Rumor of the capture of Santa Fe by Kearney without firing a gun cannot be true
RWv23i73p1c2, September 11, 1846: A Short-Hand View
Mr. Toombs letter from Georgia-accepts his nomination as Whig candidate for re-election and makes comments about Polk and the war-against the war with Mexico
RWv23i73p1c5, September 11, 1846: Very Late from Santa Fe
When Mr. C. left Santa Fe no word from Kearney; sent by two officers information to Kearney; Indians in Santa Fe offering their services to Gen. Armijo
RWv23i73p2c2, September 11, 1846
Statement of the NY Tribune's Havana ocresspondent that peace terms have been agreed upon between the US and Mexico between the British and American government with Santa Anna-contradictory to the Washington Union; story seen as incredible
RWv23i73p4c2, September 11, 1846
Cannot publish a letter about the Alvardo abortion without the name of the author
RWv23i73p4c2, September 11, 1846: Important Rumor
Correspondent of the NY Tribune wrtoe from Havana that peace terms with Santa Ana had been agreed upon
RWv23i74p1c1, September 15, 1846: The War!
Naval commanders may have been held in check by washington, which caused their disgraceful actions; our troops only had to cross over the Rio Grande and could have made it right into the Capital city; detachment taken to march into the interior; volunteers have harsh conditions in camps; in order to conquer Mexico our regular army must be increased; unless Polk can purchase peace with Mexico the war is believed to continue; comments about why it is believed that the Gulf and Pacific Squadrons are being held in check by Washington
RWv23i74p1c4, September 15, 1846: A Voice from the Democracy
A friend fo the administration and an intelligent correspondent in one of the Western States has begun to question the employment of volunteer companies
RWv23i74p1c4, September 15, 1846: "The Mexican War.
Because of the argument with Great Britain about Oregon, at the same time as the beginning of the war with Mexico, Polk called upon American men; comments about what Polk believed would be a sufficient amount of men for the Mexican border; comments about how many men were stationed at the border; enemy has benefited because of our volunteer army; Mexican trade worth something but needs to be secured; invasion if attempted appears to be most easy coming from Vera Cruz; pay the volunteers and send them home immediately; let Taylor establish his HQ where he wants
RWv23i74p1c5, September 15, 1846: Loss of US Brig-of-War Truxton!
Officers and crew, with the exception of two Lieutenants and nineteen men have been taken prisoners by the Mexican and marched to Tampico; the ship was wrecked
RWv23i74p1c5, September 15, 1846: Arrival of Santa Anna in Vera Cruz-Possession of California by the C.S. Naval forces-Loss of the US brig Truxton
Santa Anna arrived from Havana; U.S. brig Truxton has wrecked-description of what happened; list of officers on the Truxton who have gone to Tampico; steamer Legare arrived with despatches from Com. Conner
RWv23i74p2c1, September 15, 1846: "Those Despatches"
New Orleans Picayune announced the arrival of the Legare with despaches for Com. Conner; despatches are letters of the Secretary of State to Com. Conner and to the Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs; letters immediately sent to Washington
RWv23i74p2c2, September 15, 1846: From the Seat of War
Newspaper giving a large space to the news about the war; inefficiency of the volunteers can be confirmed with the new reports; loss of the Truxton confirmed; quote from the Picayune about the loss of the Truxton
RWv23i74p2c4, September 15, 1846: Late new fromt eh Army of Operations on the Rio Grande
Reports from Matamoras, Camargo, Seralvo; information on Col. Hays's Rangers; explosison on board the steamboat Enterprise; flight among the Georgia Volunteers and serious loss of life on board a steamboat at Eurit; advance of the army to Monterey; list of those killed and wounded; trouble with Indians around San Antonio; Taylor has been ordered to carry out a war of Reconciliation-make friends with the citizens-comments about this order à is it right or wrong? Good or bad?; Worth going to Monterey; Mexican Congress has become more pacific in their tone towards the US
RWv23i74p2c6, September 15,1846: Editors of the Picayune
The boat Rough and Ready has left; Taylor will start next week for Monetery
RWv23i74p3c1, September 15, 1846: Latest from Gen. Kearney's Expedition
Kearny let Bent's Fort on the3rd for Santa Fe; comments about the condition of Kearney's troops; trouble with the Indians on the way to Santa Fe; Col. Russel's party has divided and he has started across the mountains; report on the conditions at Bent's Fort-Mexicans trying to fortify Santa Fe and Taos
RWv23i74p4c2, September 15, 1846: General Taylor
Two letters from General Taylor both from camargo are found in the papers; first letter comments by Taylor about a resolution adopted which gives expressive of approbation of the recent services of the Army of Occupation; second letter is response Taylor gives to information about being nominated for President
RWv23i74p4c1, September 15, 1846: the Oregon Negotiation The President and Mr. McLane
Comments about the Oregon negotiations; disagreements over the path to take; Polk appears to be double-dealing; Polk accused of being inflexible; comments about Polk and the negotiation-how he has made his opinion known
RWv23i74p4c2, September 15, 1846: Murder of an Officer
Capt. W.L. Ball who had disappeared has been found three miles from Matamoras with his throat cut and three stabs to his breast.
RWv23i74p4c3, September 15, 1846: From the Seat of War
Letter written by an Officer of the Army who has been with Taylor's command from the beginning; army has advanced to Camargo; comments on his neighbor in Mexico saying he is a fair representation of the most worthy class of Mexicans-gives a description of him; comments about the Mexican view on the boundary of Texas and the presence of US troops; Mexicans believe they will win-have higher numbers and they believe the Americans will labor once in on the interior of the country, and also the country has a strong will; they do not want annexation; comments about Gen. Arista; comments about how much in the Mexican treasury and a revolution in Jalisco; comments about the army at the Rio Grande-how many, what kind; prediction of troop movement; opinion of US troops and their condition
RWv23i75p1c1, September 18, 1846: Santa Ana
The boat taking Santa Ana to Vera Cruz was boarded by a boat from on the American ships-Santa Ana showed a passport signed by the President and he was allowed to land; doubt that Santa Ana will be able to carry out the agreement that he and Polk reached; Mexicans are getting rich by selling to the US army and therefore do not want an end to the war
RWv23i75p1c1, September 18, 1846: Significant
Washington Union commented on the latest intelligence from the war front that the only way for there to be peace is if an active war is pushed; has peace been rejected by the Mexicans?
RWv23i75p1c2, September 18, 1846:The Volunteers
NY Spiritof the Times expresses a very unfavorable opinion of US volunteer troops-troops leave when they are close to the enemy, president should discharge them after 6 months
RWv23i75p1c3, September 18, 1846: From the Army and Navy
Taylor's army will advance for Monterey by September 1 at the latest; campaign should be a success; prospects in California are cheery; reason to believe that the whole coast is occupied by our squadron; troops were being paid off some months in advance
RWv23i75p1c3, September 18, 1846: News from Mexico
Address or manifesto of Santa Ana to the Mexican people has been gained by the Navy Deparment-comments about the speech, what he talks about etc; Santa Ana left Vera Cruz for Mexico city, no report of his arrival there;General Ampudia letter speaks of Gen. Gaines march upon Monetery;
RWv23i75p1c3, September 18, 1846: From Santa Fe Army
Gen. Kearney's army arrived at Bent's Fort; comments about the march to the Fort; will continue moving tomorrow towards Santa Fe; letters arrived from Santa Fe saying that the government there has promised Americans protection; quotes from letters received
RWv23i75p1c4, September 18, 1846: Revolution in Tabasco
Garrions stationed at San Juan Bautista declared against the government of Paredes and in favor of Santa Ana; they plan to overthrown the constitution of 1824; six articles adopted-one to repudiates the Congress summoned by Paredes, Congress members should be elected by the law of 1824, assembling of the Congress within 4 months, existence of an army guaranteed, opposition to a new Congress will be crushed, and finally Santa Ana is named chief of the revolution and he should take his command as soon as he arrives; gives a quote from the document that contains the 4 adopted articles.
RWv23i75p1c6, September 18, 1846: Medical Department of the Army
List of those appointed to the Medical Staff of the Army
RWv23i75p2c2, September 18, 1846
Washington Union published a Proclamation of Santa Ana given after his arrival in Mexico City; war is barely mentioned
RWv23i7521c4, September 18, 1846: Loss of the Truxton
More information gained from two letters form the US Squadron about the loss of the brig; gives a minute by minute account of the incident
RWv23i75p2c4, September 18, 1846: Correspondence of the New Orleans Bee
Story told by a Mexican who arrived from San Fernando about the entry of the Texan regiment into San Fernando; US entered quietly
RWv23i75p3c1, September 18, 1846: Gen. Kearney's Command
Comments about the scarcity of provisions for the command of Gen. Kearney from the St. Louis Republican
RWv23i75p3c1, September 18, 1846: Official from the Camp
Despatches have been received in Washington about the movements of the army-despatches are reported to agree with information already gained from private letters; Taylor sent body of army to Camargo
RWv23i75p3c1, September 18, 1846: Naval
US sloop-of-war Preble at Brooklyn has received orders to join the squadron in the Pacific and will sail in a day or two
RWv23i75p4c3, September 18, 1846: An Army Incident
Report given by an officer of the army who was at For Brown during the siege of the Fort-gives details about the incident
RWv23i75p4c4, September 18,1846: From the NY Journal of Commerce
Information on troop movement, kind of troops (regular or volunteer)-where they will go; volunteers could serve longer; comments about their encampment-where located (Camargo), what is around etc.; Mexican Government have called out all the militia to resist
RWv23i77p1c2, September 25, 1846: The British mediation
Polk would reject the mediation of Great Britain in the Mexican affair
RWv23i77p1c2, September 25, 1846
First resolution reported to be adopted by Santa Ana was to place all the Republic in route to Monterey
RWv23i77p1c2, September 25, 1846
Taylor and Wool despatches received by the War Department confirm accounts all ready published in the New Orleans papers
RWv23i77p1c5, September 25, 1846: From the Pacific
Commodore Sloat arrived of the port of Mazatlan three days ago, he stayed one day and then went to Panama-on his way home; left Captain Stockton in command in California; Warren left in June with despatches from the Government for the commodore, supposed to have a blockade around the coast
RWv23i77p1c5, September 25, 1846: More of the Mexican War
Mexican Executive has rejected the overtures of our Government for a treaty of peace on the ground that the Executive cannot make this decision without Congress, which will not be in session until December; Mexican troops in San Louis Potosi have been ordered to march towards Monterey; doubtful if rejection of overtures has been approved by Santa Ana; comments about Santa Ana's ability to make peace
RWv23i77p2c2, September 25, 1846
Have received a number of small papers called "Rough and Ready"-published in Ohio; Taylor's name is mentioned as a prospect for nomination in the next presidential elections
RWv23i77p2c1, September 25, 1846
A letter from Vera Cruz stated that a flag of truce has been sent to Com. Conner offering to exchange Commander Carpener, and his men for Gen. Vega and the three officers taken with him; the proposition was refused
RWv23i77p2c4, September 25, 1846: The Californians Again
Details about the cause of conflict between Colonel Stevenson and his men had been learned; money was owned to each man and when it was given a bill was presented right afterwards for a bill for half of the money due each man; the men demanded that they receive more money if they were to be billed like this; men refused to pay but offered to submit the conflict to a third party, which the Colonel declined
RWv23i77p2c4, September 25, 1846: Interesting from California
Letter received from an officer aboard the Levart when Commodore Sloat took control of California; details of the conquest of the country
RWv23i77p2c4, September25, 1846:Correspondenceof the Baltimore Patriot
Mr. Bancroft's taking and departure, his first information that he was to leave the cabinet; commodore Stewarts Protest
RWv23i77p2c5, September 25, 1846: Captain Carpender
Carpender as late as August 24th was at Tuxpan with his officers and crew and in good health; details about the disaster, what he did, how the accident happened, his refusal to surrender at first but later forced to do so
RWv23i77p3c1, September 25, 1846:Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun
Mexico agreed to have England mediate the situation between itself and the US if the US withdrew its land and naval forces form the territory
RWv23i77p4c1, September 25, 1846: Trans-Atlantic Opinion
Sketch of a debate within the British House of Commons on the relations between the US and Mexico
RWv23i77p4c2, September 25, 1846: "This looks Rebellion!"
Has been quite a rebellion among the California volunteers; outbreak grew because the volunteers were being compelled to leave before receiving their pay as promised; Col. Stevenson marched two of the companies on board one of the vessels after paying them and then demanded the price of their clothes, which the volunteers refused to pay; the men eventually left and it is believed that it was a bad decision to let them leave so angry-fear of an outbreak as soon as they land
RWv23i77p4c2, September 25, 1846
What kind of pay if Brigadier General Shields getting now that he is in Mexico
RWv23i77p4c5, September 25, 1846: from the Norfolk Herald of yesterday
Report of a dangerous situation of the US brig Washington; loss of her commander and eleven of her crew
RWv23i77p4c6, September 25, 1846: General Taylor
Comments about Taylor, his camp, his men and the interactions between Taylor and his men
RWv23i77p4c6, September 25, 1846: From the Matamoras Flag
Capt. Thornton glad to hear that he has been acquitted in the court-martial of the charges, which were brought against him
October
RW46v23n80p1c1 6 October 1846 Conquest of Mexico
a brief introduction to a later article about General Kearney and his motives for
moving toward Santa Fe.
RW46v23n80p1c2 6 October 1846 Volunteers from the North
Brief, contemplating calling up 50,00 troops from the north
RW46v23n80p1c2 6 October 1846 Something Rich and Rare
Scripts and short military correspondence reprinted from New Orleans Delta
RW46v23n80p1c5-6 6 October 1846 Army of the West
Correspondence from the St Louis Republican. Letter from a soldier under
the command of Gen. Kearney describing march to Santa Fe
RW46v23n80p2c4 6 October 1846 Our Army in New Mexico
In camp at Galasteo new Mexico. Long wartime correspondence from a traveling
reporter - very dramatic and story like - much to say about Santa Fe
RW46v23n80p3c1 6 October 1846 Last Evening's Mail
Letters and correspondence from Mexico area including a proclamation given by
Gen. Kearney to Santa Fe people and his troops
RW46v23n80p4c1-2 6 October 1846 General Taylor's Position
Expressing concern over the plight of Taylor and his ability to overcome the Mexican forces
RW46v23n80p4c3 6 October 1846 Yucatan Political Position
Yucatan acknowledgement and proclaims the Pronunciamento of Guadalajara
RW46v23n80p4c5 6 October 1846 Mexico -California
Brief correspondence from New Orleans Times
RW46v23n80p4c5 6 October 1846 To the Inhabitants of California
A letter reassuring that the US armed forces are on their way there, but not as
hostiles, but rather to protect the rights of the Americans already living there
RW46v23n80p4c5 6 October 1846 Capture of Santa Fe
An account of the events which led to the capture of the Mexican held Santa Fe
RWv23n81p1c1 9 October 1846 General Kearney's Proclamation
A critique about the rights of the military to enforce the rules of America
in Mexico; also questions the righteousness of the war
RWv23n81p1c1-2 9 October 1846 Annexation of New Mexico
Brief summary of Gen. Kearney's Proclamation and the status of newly acquired
territory in New Mexico
RWv23n81p1c6 9 October 1846 Ship arrival - very short description
RWv23n81p2c1 9 October 1846 Progress in Annexation
Political and military explanation for the progress in annexation
RWv23n81p2c2 9 October 1846 Arrival of Mr. Bouck - Counting Specie for Mexico
RWv23n81p4c2 9 October 1846 The Area of Freedom - Thoughts on General Kearney's Proclamation
RWv23n81p4c3 9 October 1846 Value of New Mexico
Letters from a soldier giving an account of the value of New Mexico
RWv23n81p4c4 9 October 1846 Latest Foreign News
Our Mexican Relations in Europe
RW46v23n82p1c1-3 13 October 1846 News from Mexico and California
Speaking about the controversy over Gen. Kearney assuming the title of governor
of New Mexico; a title he self appointed himself to
RW46v23n82p1c3 13 October 1846 Cost of the War
Short analysis on the cost of the war
RW46v23n82p1c4 13 October 1846 From the Gulf Squadron
New from naval activities near Vera Cruz
RW46v23n82p1c4 13 October 1846 Letters from San Antonio
Letter from an officer of the volunteer force near San Antonio
RW46v23n82p1c4-5 13 October 1846 From General Wool's Army
Correspondence of the New Orleans Tropic regarding the Army destined for Chihnahua
RW46v23n82p1c6 13 October 1846 Later from the Army
The Capture of Monterey! A brief description of the struggle and capture
for Moneterey
RW46v23n82p1c6 13 October 1846 American Slaves in Mexican Mines
Short article about captured Americans as slaves in Mexico
RW46v23n82p2c1 13 October 1846 News from the Army
Complimenting the efforts of the soldiers who fought in battle
RW46v23n82p2c1 13 October 1846 The Armistice
Regarding the armistice between Ampudia and General Taylor
RW46v23n82p2c2 13 October 1846 General Kearney
Regarding New Mexico territory entering the Union and Kearney's governorship
of the new territory
RW46v23n82p3c1 13 October 1846 Hasty Memoranda of the operations of the American Army before Monterey Mexico from the 19th to the 24 September
RW46v23n82p4c3 13 October 1846 The Santa Fe Trade
The effect on trade with the change in government in New Mexico
RW46v23n83p1c1-4 16 October 1846 General Taylor's Dispatch
Letters sent to Washington regarding the progress of a battle (Including letters
from Zachary Taylor and Pedro De Ampudia) Also letters from soldiers to wives
RW46v23n83p2c1 16 October 1846 General Kearney's Proclamation
Analyzing the meaning and significance of Kearney's announcement for the newly
acquired territory
RW46v23n83p2c3 16 October 1846 Important News from Mexico
Announcing news acquired from Mexico about appointment of a new President
RW46v23n83p4c2-3 16 October 1846 Interesting Details of the Operation in and about Monterey given by the correspondence of the Picayune
RW46v23n84p1c1 20 October 1846 The News from New Mexico
Brief description of what is currently happening in Mexico
RW46v23n84p1c1-3 20 October 1846 Old Rough and Ready and the Duke of Wellington
Correspondence letters accounts descriptions that
were prefaced to in a previous segment
RW46v23n84p1c5 20 October 1846 Ecstasy among the Mules
A joking article about the mules after hearing of the victory of Monterey
RW46v23n84p1c6 20 October 1846 The Death of Captain Williams
RW46v23n84p1c6 20 October 1846 Notes from my Knapsack
RW46v23n84p1c6 20 October 1846 Captain Tobun's Last
RW46v23n84p2c2 20 October 1846 Lieut. Col. McClung of MI
RW46v23n84p2c2 20 October 1846 From Santa Fe
RW46v23n84p2c2 20 October 1846 Mexican Army of five thousand on its way to attack Gen. Kearney
RW46v23n84p2c3 20 October 1846 Arrival of the Steamship McKim
War reports
RW46v23n84p2c3 20 October 1846 Latest from Mexico
News of the war effort in Mexico - troop and ship arrivals and departures
RW46v23n84p2c3-4 20 October 1846 Santa Anna's Letter
Letter from Santa Anna to General Almonte
RW46v23n84p4c3-4 20 October 1846 From Yucatan
Iformation on its status since its split and also correspondence letters
RW46v23n84p4c5 20 October 1846 From Texas
RW46v23n85p1c4 23 October 1846 The News from Mexico
The preparations for Another Battle - Predictions for an anticipated battle
to ensue shortly as Generals and troops come together
RW46v23n85p2c2 23 October 1846 Sergeant Milton
Letter from a sergeant Milton about his battle and fight at Resaca de la Palma
RW46v23n85p2c4 23 October 1846 Movements of Chihuahua Army
Correspondence from the Louisville journal - Letters from US Generals
RW46v23n85p2c4 23 October 1846 Honor to General Taylor
Short excerpt from New York Herald honoring Gen. Taylor
RW46v23n85p2c5 23 October 1846 From the Seat of War - Volunteers Ticked Out - Morals of Matamoros - Camargo - Mexicans Not Drunkards - Movements of Troops - Rare Fun
RW46v23n85p2c6 23 October 1846 From Santa Fe
Accounts and descriptions of military activities in the area
RW46v23n85p4c1 23 October 1846 The Capitualtion of Monterey
A description of the capture of Monterey
RW46v23n85p4c4 23 October 1846 Analysis of the Battle of Monterey and the Military Genius of General Taylor
RW46v23n85p4c5 23 October 1846 Conquest of Santa Fe
RWv23n86p1c2 27 October 1846 Uncle Billy
The Old Texan Volunteer
RWv23n86p2c5 27 October 1846 From Col. Marshall's Regiment
a letter as well
RWv23n86p2c5 27 October 1846 Later from Vera Cruz
RWv23n86p2c6 27 October 1846 From the Hamilton Spectator
reviews of the war from Canadian perspective
RWv23n86p4c2 27 October 1846 Recruits for the Army
Who is to be called up for duty and where they may be heading
RWv23n86p4c2 27 October 1846 Storming of Monterey
The siege and capture of Monterey
RWv23n86p4c2 27 October 1846 Expenses of the War
How much debt the US is in due to war effort
RWv23n86p4c3 27 October 1846 Santa Anna's friends
Describing the people surrounding Santa Anna
RWv23n86p4c4 27 October 1846 Late from New York Herald - Late from Yucatan
O its political independence status
RW46n23v87p1c2 30 October 1846 News from the Army
Another
regiment formed
RW46n23v87p1c3-4 30 October 1846 Eleven Days Later from Monterey - Arrival
of the Galveston Logs
Accounts correspondence and letters
RW46n23v87p1c4 30 October 1846 Captain Bragg's Battery
RW46n23v87p1c4-5 30 October 1846 Terms of Capitulation
RW46n23v87p1c5 30 October 1846 Evacuation of Monterey
RW46n23v87p1c5-6 30 October 1846 From our Squadron
RW46n23v87p1c5 30 October 1846 From the Squadron in the Gulf of Mexico
RW46n23v87p1c6 30 October 1846 Revolution in Caracas
RW46n23v87p2c3 30 October 1846 Mexican Intelligence
Troop movement
RW46n23v87p2c3-4 30 October 1846 Louisianans at Monterey
Correspondence and letters from troops from the region
RW46n23v87p3c1 30 October 1846 Last Evening's Mail
Pacific Blockade
RW46n23v87p4c5 30 October 1846 Very Late from Havana and Mexico
November 1846
RW46v23i88p1c5p1c3, November 3, 1846: The
Storming of Monterey
An account of the battle of Monterey.
RW46v23i88p2c6,
November 3, 1846: Marine Intelligence
A record of the ships that sailed or arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RW46v23i88p1c6,
November 6, 1846: Santa Fe News
General Kearney and his men travel along the Rio Grande.
RW46v23i88p1c6,
November 6, 1846: Santa Anna's Leg
Santa Anna's leg was exhumed as a political statement, but authorities
gained possession of the leg and reburied it.
RW46v23i88p3c4, November, 6, 1846: Letter
of Gen. Butler
Excerpts of a letter General Butler sent to one of his close relatives.
RW46v23i88p3c6,
November 6, 1846: The Army of Chihuahua
Major M.C.M. Hammond provides information of General Wool's venture to
Chihuahua.
RW46v23i88p3c4, November 6, 1846: Notice
of Some of the Officers who fell at Monterey
A tribute for four soldiers that fell at Monterey.
RW46v23i89p1c3,
November 10, 1846: General Taylor
Paris correspondent pays compliments to General Taylor.
RW46v23i89p1c5, November 10, 1846: From
the N.O. Picayune, Oct. 30
News from the Steamship McKim
RW46v23i89p1c5, November 10, 1846: Electoral
Correspondence of the Picayune, Galveston, Oct. 27, 1846
Sickness among the American and Mexican armies seems to prevail.
RW46v23i89p1c5, November 10, 1846:
Correspondence of the Commercial Times, Monterey (Mexico) Sept. 30, 1846
An account of the surrender of Monterey.
RW46v23i89p1c6, November 10, 1846: Later
from Monterey
A record of the ships that docked and those that departed on the 28th
of October.
RW46v23i89p4c4, November 10, 1846: Late
from Havana
Reported damage from the storm that stuck Havana harbor.
RW46v23i89p5c2,
November 10, 1846: Marine Intelligence
Reports of the ships that sailed and arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RW46v23i89p5c1, November 10, 1846: The
President and Santa Anna
Criticizes President Polk for allowing Santa Anna to return to Mexico.
RW46v23i90p1c6,
November 13, 1846: The News from Mexico
Dispatches from Vera Cruz report that Monterey has fallen.
RW46v23i90p1c3, November 13, 1846:
The Sufferings of the Soldiers
An account of the three day battle of Monterey. Robert Hardin
reports that the war is harsh on the soldiers and many of them are dying
from disease.
RW46v23i90p1c3, November 13, 1846: The
Rancheros
In a letter from Rowan Hardin to his father he discusses the disadvantage
of the Rancheros and states that the war should not last longer than 12
months.
RW46v23i90p1c4, November 13, 1846: Operation
of Captain Fremont
Fremont left Monterey to acquire territory in California.
RW46v23i90p2c1, November 13, 1846:
The Mexican War
President Polk looks at the battle of Monterey.
RW46v23i90p2c6,
November 13, 1846: Marine Intelligence
Report of the ships that sailed from or arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RW46v23i90p2c5, November 13, 1846: The
Gun-Cotton
Experiments with gun powder may pay off to aid the Mexican War.
RW46v23i90p3c1, November 13, 1846: Last Evening
Mail, From the Camp at Monterey Nov. 11
General Taylor's dispatch papers for Oct. 6th, 11th,
12th, and 13th.
RW46v23i90pc6, November 13, 1846:
Correspondence of the N.O. Picayune, Monterey, Mexico Oct. 12, 1846
The Mexican mail rider has disappeared, causing the mail to become slower.
RW46v23i90p4c5, November 13, 1846: Camargo
(Mexico) October 22, 1845
The town of Monterey has become a tranquil place after the departure
of the volunteer forces.
RW46v23i90p4c6, November 13, 1846:
Naval - Attack on Alvarado!
A naval attack was to have taken place along the Alvarado River on the
11th or 12th.
RW46v23i90p4c5, November 13, 1846: The
General-in-chief of the Army of the North to the Inhabitants of the Three
Provinces of the East
The General-in-chief gives his account of his visit to Monterey.
RW46v23i90p4c5, November 13, 1846: Camp near
Monterey (Mexico) October 13, 1846
General Ampudia leaves from Saltillo.
RW46v23i90p4c6, November 13, 1846:
Correspondence of the N.O. Picayune, Monterey, Mexico Oct. 12, 1846
Lieut. Armistead just arrived with dispatch papers for General Taylor.
RW46v23i92p1c1, November 20, 1846: Call
for Troops
The Government calls for one regiment of Infantry from every state.
RW46v23i92p1c2, November 20, 1846: Official
Proclamation
General Kearney issued a notice to the people of New Mexico stating that
it now belongs to the Unites States.
RW46v23i92p1c4, November 20, 1846:
From the N.O. Picayune, Further Mexican Intelligence
Mexicans continue to struggle to fight the Unites States despite lack
of funding.
RW46v23i92p1c5, November 20, 1846: Late
from Our Squadron in the Gulf and on the Pacific
U.S. fails to enter the river of Alvarado again.
RW46v23i92p1c6, November 20, 1846:
Acquittal of Dr. Tyler
Dr. Tyler defends his wife during his malpractice trail.
RW46v23i92p1c5, November 20, 1846: From the
Pacific
Accounts from August 22nd of the Pacific coast.
RW46v23i92p1c3, November 20, 1846: Chance
of Volunteers
Earlier in the spring Captain E.C. Carrington, Jr.'s volunteers were
canceled by the government because we did not need the forces at that time.
RW46v23i92p1c1, November 20, 1846: Letter
to the Editor, To His Excellency, Wm Smith, Governor of Virginia
The War Department calls the 12 month enlistment to an end.
RW46v23i92p2c7, November 20, 1846: A
Proclamation
The President calls upon Virginia for Volunteers
RW46v23i92p2c5,
November 20, 1846: The Mexicans, News, The Loan, &c.
Santa Anna returns to the capital bringing new hope to the Mexican people.
RW46v23i92p2c4,
November 20, 1846: New Mexico
U.S. looks for precious metals in our territory.
RW46v23i92p2c2,
November 20, 1846: Virginia Volunteers
Governor accepts the service of Richmond Grays.
RW46v23i92p3c1, November 20, 1846: Last
Evening Mail, Virginia Volunteers
Captain M.D. Coxix forms a regiment from Alexandria.
RW46v23i92p3c1,
November 20, 1846: From Santa Fe
Lieut. Colonel Smith and his Mormon Battalion arrived at Santa Fe October
8th.
RW46v23i93p4c2, November 24, 1846: Abolitionism
Abolitionism is on the decline.
RW46v23i93p4c3,
November 24, 1846: The War
The battle of Monterey and surrender of the city.
RW46v23i93p1c6, November 24, 1846: Gen.
Wool's Army
General Wool is ordered to the banks of the Rio Grande.
RW46v23i93p1c6, November 24, 1846: Later
from the Army
Captain Tucker arrived yesterday morning from Brazos Santiago.
RW46v23i93p1c6, November 24,
1846: New Orleans, Nov. 14
Captain Randolph Ridgely is rumored dead.
RW46v23i93p1c7, November 24, 1846: The
Very Latest from Monterey
More details of the death of Captain Ridgely.
RW46v23i93p2c7, November 24, 1846: Marine
Intelligence
Reports of the ships that sailed or arrived at the Port of Richmond.
RW46v23i93p2c4, November 24, 1846:
Official Dispatches from Gen. Taylor
General Taylor's update and position of the army.
RW46v23i93p2c5,
November 24, 1846: Volunteers of Virginia
Calls for volunteers from Virginia.
RW46v23i93p2c2, November 24, 1846:
Correspondence of the Baltimore Clipper, Washington Nov. 20, 1846
The testimony of the case of General Van Nese.
RW46v23i93p3c1 November 24, 1846: Policy
of Annexation
The due process by which Texas was annexed.
RW46v23i93p3c3, November 24, 1846: The Horrors
of War
The death of a Mexican woman reminds us of the hardships of war.
RW46v23i93p3c3, November 24, 1846: Later
from Monterey, Additional & Interesting From Monterey
The Steamship Galveston arrives.
RW46v23i93p3c3, November 24, 1846: Texas
Election Returns
Texas is beginning to return to normal, at least politically.
RW46v23i93p3c4, November 24, 1846:
Correspondence of the European Times
A Paris correspondent argues that the United States should not make contributions
to Mexicans during the War.
RW46v23i94p1c2,
November 27, 1846: Col. Benton
There is a rumored reconciliation between the Administration and Colonel
Benton despite his son-in-law's (Colonel Fremont) actions.
RW46v23i94p1c4, November 27, 1846:
Official Dispatches
General Taylor's updated and position of the army.
RW46v23i94p1c6,
November 27, 1846: Department of Major General Scott
Major General Scott and his staff are ordered to Mexico.
RW46v23i94p1c6, November 27, 1846: Later
from the Army
Update from General Wool and General Taylor.
RW46v23i94p2c4, November 27, 1846: The
War - Its Results
An overall look at the Mexican War campaign.
RW46v23i94p2c4, November 27, 1846:
Capture of Tabasco! Official dispatches from Commodore Conner
A detailed account of the operations of Tabasco and the death of Lieutenant
Charles W. Morris.
RW46v23i94p3c1, November 27, 1846: General
Scott
Scott passes through Baltimore on his way to Mexico.
RW46v23i94p4c1, November 27, 1846: The
Dispatches - The Future
The official details of the conflict at Monterey.
RW46v23i94p4c2, November 27, 1846:
Important from Mexico - From Tampico
Mexican garrison at Tampico departed to meet Santa Anna.
RW46v23i94p4c2, November 27, 1846: Rumored
Capture of Tobasco
Commander Perry captures Tobasco
RW46v23i94p4c1, November 27, 1846: Later
from Santa Fe
General Kearny on his way to California finds out that Colonel Fremont
has already claimed Northern California.
RW46v23i94p4c3, November 27, 1846:
Official Dispatches
General Taylor's update of the army.
RW46v23i94p4c5, November 27, 1846:
Late and Important from Mexico
Captain Williams arrives from Havana bringing news.
December
July
August
September
October
November
Tuesday, November 3, 1846 RW46v23i88p1c3 The Storming of Monterey
From the N.O. Picayune.
The following account of the operations of Gen. Worth's division at Monterey, and defence of the capituation, are from the pen of Col. Balie Peyton, of this city:
MONTEREY, Sept. 25, 1844.
My Dear Sir. - After a most obstinate and . . . conflict, which was continued from day to day for 5 days, Gen. Ampudia capitulated this city . . . . Our loss in killed and wounded, has been . . . severe, not less than 500, amongst . . . of the most valuable officers of the regular army, as well as volunteers.
The 1stRegiment of Tennessee volunteers, commanded by Col. Campbell, suffered more severely perhaps, than any other which was engaged during the siege, having had 27 killed on the field, and 77 wounded, some of them mortally, and many of them seriously, and this out of a force of only 390 men. Notwithstanding this tremendous loss, the regiment charged under the lead of its gallant colonel and other officers, and was the first regiment which stormed the fort, mounted the beast works, and unfurled the stars and stripes upon its walls, amidst a perfect hail storm, of balls, which was pouring upon it.
These Mexican towns and fortresses are incredibly strong, and few men fight letter from house tops, and behind stone walls, or are more adroitun the use of stationary artillery than the Mexicans. In these actions Gen. Taylor, had, all told, about 5000 men, while Gen. Ampudia's force consisted of 10,500 infantry and cavalry, besides milita, rancheros, &c. Gen. Taylor had eighteen pieces of artillery, of which seventeen were field pieces, while Gen. Ampudia had forty-four pieces, thirty-eight of which, with two standards of colors, are now in our possession.
Our Army arrived before Monterey the morning of Saturday, the 19th instant, and about half past 8 o'clock, while reconnoitering the out works of the city, a ball, discharged from a 12 pounder, struck near Gen. Taylor and staff, and bounded with terrific velocity over his head, at which the old hero did not change a muscle of even bat his eye. This day, the 19th , was spent in making reconnoisances of the place and its various outposts, amidst a good deal of firing on the part of the Mexicans, from cannon and a short gun called an escopette, which carries a large ball to a distance of 500 or 600 yards.
On Sunday, the 21th, Gen. Worth was detached by Gen. Taylor, in command of the 2d division of the regular Army "about 1500 strong" and Col. Hays'regiment of Texas Rangers "consisting of 400 men," with a view of turning the city and occupying the Saltillo road, for the purpose of cutting off the enemy's supplies and reinforcements, which were daily ex0pected under General Santa Anna. The division performed the march - making a road - filling ditches, &c. - a distance of about six or seven miles, and reached the vicinity of the enemy in the evening about 5 o'clock, when the General, with an escort from Col. Hays'Rangers, was fired on by the batteries placed on the heights, and also by a corps of the enemy's light troops, who were sent through a corn-field to cut off his party.
From this time until the appearance of the white flag, on the evening of the 24th , the division of the Army commanded by Gen. Worth was incessantly engaged and was ever successful - never for one moment hesitating or faltering - putting to route the enemy's cavalry on the plains, driving his infantry through the chapparal and from the house tops, scaling immerse heights, capturing guns, and storming fortresses which were not only deemed impregnable but which seemed to be almost inaccessible. And, best of all, these brilliant exploits were performed with the loss of fourteen killed and fifty six wounded; and during the four days'contest there occurred not the slightest error or mistake on the part of the commanding General nor was there at any time the least faltering or hesitancy on the part of the officers and men - regulars and volunteers - in executing his orders. Indeed it is difficult to determine which is most worthy of admiration, the energy displayed by the able and accomplished commander or the gallantry and ardor with which he was sustained by those under his command.
When the difficulties and apparently insurperable obsiacles are considered, I venture the assertion that the series of successes obtained by the division under Gen. Worth's command, in the recent operations against Monterey, will bear a favorable comparison with the proudest achievements of the American arms. He was opposed by a greatly superior force, which was well served with artillery and posted upon the highest peaks of the Sierra Madre. He stormed heights, took three pieces of artillery, turned them on the enemy, and with these and the aid of one of his own pieces - which he contrived to place upon the summit which commands the famous Bishop's Palace, eight hundred feet above the base of the mountain - united with the inestimable services rendered by the dauntless and invincible spirits who stormed these heights, he reduced that stronghold of the enemy and drove him into the city, upon which he turned the guns he had captured. He bivoascked his foce for the night on the bleak mountain, and the next day, after bombarding the town, he conducted his forces into the streets amidst a shower of balls discharged at his person. He was seen everywhere, directing everything, driving the enemy from his batteries, forcing him from street to street and house to house, until night ended the conflict. He maintained his position in the city, placed a ten inch mortar in one of the strongly fortified squares, to direct which he placed that gallant and skillful officer, Major Monroe, with instruction to fire a shell (weighing ninety pounds) every half hour during the night. This duty was performed with terrible effect, almost every shell falling in plaza where the enemy's forces were collected to the number of 7000 or 8000 men. He had made every necessary preparation for pursuing his advantages the next day, even to placing some of his artillery on the tops of high buildings, which would command and sweep the house tops from which the enemy fought.
Such was the state of probation when Gen. Ampudia capitulated the city, reflecting equal honor upon the military skill of the head which conceived, and the indomitable energy of the gallant spirits who executed the plan of operations.
Our most serious low occurred on the 21st, when Gen. Taylor only intended to make a diversion in favor of Gen. Worth, who was engaged in the attack on the other side of the town, but owing to the ardor and impetuosity of the troops they very soon became involved in a general engagement, which Gen. Taylor felt bound to sustain. This excess of courage involved melancholy consequences, but it is surely a most excusable weakness, if it be a weakness, to display an excess of ardor in the field of battle.
The volunteers from the different States behaved in the most handsome manner. They have won for the citizen soldier the admiration and appliance of the officers and soldiers of the regular Army, who speak of their conduct in the highest terms of approbation and eulogy. Amongst the volunteers none have shone more compicuously than the 1stRegiment of Texas mounted riflemen: command by that Chevalier Bayard, Colonel J. C. Hays, better known as Jack Hays. This corps, from the Colonel to the private, has fully sustained its former reputation. In the first affairs in which Gen. Worth's division was engaged on the morning of the 21st, Col. Hays, with several companies of his mounted riflemen, were thrown forward to open the ball, which he did most beautifully, encountering and shooting in the presence of the General the Colonel of dragoons who commanded the enemy's forces. In scaling heights, storming batteries, and clamberingover walls and housetops, the voice of the gallant Colonel and the reports of the un. . . rifle of the Ranger, were ever head in the van. The courage and constancy and subordination of this corps, is the theme of admiration in the Army.
But my object is narrative and not eulogy. It is not necessary for me to go into detail in relation to the terms recorded to the Mexican Army in the capitulation as you will have seen the articles, or the substance therefore, published in the newspapers ere this reaches you. If any one not acquainted with the facts of the case should object that our commanding General has granted terms too favorable to the retiring Army let it be remembered that our invisible little Army had already suffered severely in bareing the bosoms of our best citizens and bravest officers, and soldiers, to the batteries of the unseen foe; that the city was still immensely strong in its defences [sic]; that the Mexican Army was doubted that of our own; this Amry was in possession of the strongest part of a city each house of which is a fortress within itself; that each remaining street was barricaded and most of them defended by cannon; and that when driven from the city the Mexican Army possessed a fortress called the Citadel, of immense capacity and great strength to which the whole Army could have retired. To have taken this work without a siege train, as we were, by assault, would have cost us very dearly. Independently of these considerations our provisions were growing short and our ammunition was quite limited. We were far removed from our supplies and reinforcements, while the enemy night have been reinforced at any moment. And lastly, the policy avowed by our own Government does not inculeate the idea that this is to be a vindictive or exterminating war against the people of Mexico, but on the contrary to conquer a peace, or in other words to whip Mexico to her own satifaction, obtain our just rights, and conclude a peace upon terms such as would be becoming in a great and magnanimous nation towards a weak and distracted Government. All this has in my opinion been accomplished, in as full, complete and ample a manner by the course pursued in the capitulation, as if we had stormed the citadel and put their whole army to the sword. This is, in my judgment, the last battle which will be fought in the Mexican war. Gen. Ampudia, in urging a pacific course on Gen. Taylor, stated repeatedly that he knew that Gen. Santa Anna was disposed to peace; that he was well assured that the course adopted would lead to peace between the two countries; that his object was to save the effusion of blood and the honor of his Government. But if the war is to be prosecuted, we are in the possession of one of the strongest, most healthy and beautiful places in Mexico; from which, when our reinforcements and supplies arrive, our army cannot be expelled by any force which Mexico will be able to send against it. We have taken arms and ammunition with which we can act offensively or defensively, according to the course of events and the policy of the government. If it be the policy of our government to extend our boundary beyond the Rio Grande, then the line ofthe Rinconnada, agreed upon as that beyond which the Mexican troops are to retire, is the most eligible which can be indicated by the geographical features of the country.
Gen. Ampudia and his army left this morning for Saltillo. He was treated with courtesy and respect by Gen. Worth, whose quarters are in the city, and who accomplished him to the limits of the town. In fact, all of our troops displayed that forbearance which always marks the conduct of brave and magnamimous men towards those whom the torture of war has placed in their power. You will observe that in my narration of the vents of the battle, I have confined myself to the operations of that division of the army which was commanded by Gen. Worth. I have done so because I was with this command, near his person, saw what occurred, and know that which I have stated to be substantially correct. You are not to infer that I mean to intimate that the main army, under the command of Gen. Taylor did not perform feats equally worthy of informed as to facts and much better qualified for the duty, will no doubt give a detailed account of the operations of this portion of the army. Take the army altogether, I doubt whether a superior body of men ever rallied under the flag of our country.
Very truly, yours, &c.
BALIE PEYTON.
J. AD. ROZIER, Esq.
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Tuesday, November 3, 1846 RW46i23i88p2c6 Marine Intelligence
Port of Richmond
High Water this day at 3 o'clock. P. M.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Columbia, Parrish Baltimore.
Steamer Union, Hagher, Philadelphia, sundries
to . . . & Brother Grubt's & Appeerson, J. H. . . . & Fon,
P. Johnston, Webb, Bacon & Co., Shields &
Bomerville, J. Winston, S. Bo. . .
, Aato, Pizziai, A. Pizzini, J. Pizzini, Crersraw, Brothers & Co., Duval
& Purcell, Edmond & Davenport, R. Farrish,
Williams & Hazal, Vry & Co.,
T. Starp, B. Peyton, H. Fisher, W. Taylor, J. . . . , Van Lew, South &
Co.,
Schr. Richard Thompson, Corsus, New York.
Schr. Meridan, Tacot, Fortsmouth, N. H.
Schr. Cambris, Mitchell, Norfolk.
Schr. Blackhawk, . . . , Portsmouth.
SAILED.
Schr. Pocahontas, Smack, New York.
Baltimore. Nov. 2 - Arrived, schr Eliza Graham, from Richmond.
Cleared - Col. De Russy, Wheeler, Norfolk and Richmond.
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Friday, November 6, 1846 RW46v23i89p1c6 Santa Fe News
Correspondent of the St. Louis Union.
Santa Fe, Sept. 13, 1846.
Messers. Editors - On the 2d inst. Gen. Kearney, with about 800 men, left this town on an excursion South. We went to a village called Tonie, about one hundred miles distant. We struck the Rio Grande twenty-seven miles from this place, at a villiage called San Domingo, inhabited by the Pueblo Indians. Our reception at this village was quite a grand affair, the principal men and braves of the tribe met us six miles from the town, and escorted us in; the braves were mounted on their best horses, and dressed in the most gaudy apparel, and armed and equipped in the same manner as when they go out for the purpose of fighting. When the General passed the head of their columns, they fired off their guns, and then one file on each side of our companies proceeded to the rear, and then wheeled and came down close to our line at the top of the speed of their horses, yelling and going through all he manoevres of a regular charge; they met again at the head of our column, fired at each other with their pistols, made passes with their lances, and then filed off and returned to the head of our companies. This was repeated several times to the great admiration and astonishment of all who witnessed it. I have never seen better horsemen anywhere, and from what I could discover, I should take them to be formidable in battle if properly armed. They are fine looking men, and much superior in every respect to the Mexican population. They have a very fine village, most splendid vineyards, and appear to be much more comfortable in every respect than the Mexicans. When we got into the village, we were invited into the priest's house, where a most sumptuous repast was set out, consisting of the best grapes I ever saw, melons, apples, cakes, and with liquor enough to wash them down.
There is at this town, quite an extensive church to which is attached the priest's house, where he keeps his . . . of concubines. The priest at this place has four - two of them are quite good looking. After our repast, the General made a speech to the citizens, who appeared quite well pleased; they then escorted us out of town, and we went our way rejoicing with full stomachs, and every man with just liquor enough in him to make him feel patriotic. This was the only Indian village we visited.
After we left San Domingo, we passed through villages every 8 or 10 miles, until we reached the village of Tonie. Most of them, however, were quite small, and the inhabitants, with the exception of two or three men in each, are poor miserable . . . .
The only villiages on the Rio Grande that we visited worthy of note, are San Domingo, San Phillippe, Albuquerque, and Tonie. Albuquerque was the residence of Armijo. - We haulted a short time at this place, going and returning. Gen. Kearney called on the late Governor's wife, and passed an hour or two, as he told me, very pleasantly. She is said to be a intelligent women, and deported herself with much property. Her husband, (Armijo,) it is said, has gone to the Passo, an it is supposed, will continue on to the city of Mexico. The people near the Tonie, and the inhabitants of the different villages have heard of our intended visit, and the General so arranged our marches as to bring us to this town the evening before the anniversary of their patron Saint, a great day with the inhabitants of that region of country, and I assure you it was a great day not only with them, but to all who were present; there was an immense concourse of people, men, women, children, Mexican, Indians, and white folks. They had prepared fire-works, which were gotten up in a very good style, the town was illuminated, they had a theatre, that is, a play in the open yard, which appeared to be received by the in habitants, they also had a fandango, which was not only crowded, but jammed and crowded to overflowing, the beauty and fashion were there, and to my astonishment I found some of the women quite handsome. During the day there was mass said and the Virgin Mary was paraded around the streets, followed by the principle men of the town, and also by Gen. Kearney and his staff, with lighted candles in their hands.
The priest at Tonie joined in the waltz, and appeared as jovial and as much disposed to participate in all the amusements as any one else. The country couth of this place, Santa Fe along the Rio Grande, is much better than any portion of the Province I have yet visited; yet, in my judgment, no Missourian would ever think of locating any where here for the purpose of cultivating the soil. The Province has been over rated, and our government has been grossly imposed upon and deceived, as to its resources, commerce, &c. I have not seen any thing since my arrival here that would excite the least desire for me to reside here. To sum up the whole in a few words, the Mexican are physically, mentally and morally an inferior and "low flung" race.
Yesterday an order was read, assigning the five companies of dragoons for the California expedition; there has not as yet been any place designated that my company will be attached to Maj. Clerk's Battalion, and stationed at this place. I hope such may be the case, unless I can induce the Gen. to let me go south, to Passo del Norte. I saw the Gen. last night and requested that he would not assign me to Doniphan's command - he said he would not.
I have found the offices of the army very agreeable companions, and thus far, all has gone on very well. Our mail will not leave next Thursday. Should anything occur before the departure of the mail. I will write you again.
September 15th , 1846.
Since writing the foregoing, an order was made, assigning my company to do duty with Major Clark's battalion, and stationing up at this place for the winter.
The five companies of dragoons, will, it is said, march on the 25th
instant for California. We have had no news in relation to prices'regiment,
nor of Captain Allen's command of Mormous. We do not know how to account
for the non-arrival of Price, nor the delay of Allen.
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Friday, November 6, 1846 RW46v23i89p1c6 71 words Santa Anna's Leg
Santa Anna's leg, the leg which he lost by the French, which was buried
with honors, but subsequently was exhumed and kicked about in derision,
it appears by a letter in the New York Commerical, has been recovered
from a young man, who had obtained possession of it, in the hope that some
day he might make a good speculation out of it, and was respectfully buried
by the new authories.
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Friday, November 6, 1846 RW46v23i89p3c4 Letter of Gen. Butler
The following are extracts of a letter from Gen. BUTLER, to a near relative of his in Louisville. In publishing it the Journal of that city states that the General says, in the same letter, that it is the opinion of those Mexican officers who have been taken prisoners by our army, that their Government will at once offer to ours terms of peace.
MONTEREY, SEPT. 25, 1846.
Monterey is ours, but not without a heavy loss, and my division has probably sustained more than one-half of it. I am myself wounded, but not badly. I was struck by a musket ball below the knee: it entered in front, grazed the bones without injuring them, ranged round through the flesh, and came out on the opposite side. I became faint from loss of blood, and was compelled to leave the field after having been in it under a heavy fire of grape and musketry for three hours. I have been required by my surgeon to keep perfectly still ever since the battle.
I was in the act of leading the Ohio Regiment to storm two of the most formidable batteries in the town, flanked by a stone wall, ten feet high, with a deep ditch in front, and covered by a strong musketry force in the rear, under complete shelter. There were two other batteries of grape shot discharged, that swept the ground continually. Col. Mitchell, who commanded the regiment of Ohio volunteers, was wounded about the same time that I was, and we then prudently abandoned the enterprise, as we become convinced that our loss would have been probably at least one-hundred more men, had we persevered.
I hope you will not think I acted rashly. I know that I am often rash where I involve myself alone; not so, however, when the fate of others are at stake. The condition is which we were placed fully justified, if it did not positively require us to make the attempt. The peculiarity of our situation I cannot now explain without going into greater detail than I am able to do.
The battle commenced about 9 o'clock A. M., and continued without intermission, with various degrees of intensity, for eight hours. I had almost 1000 men in the battle - the Louisville Legion having been left to guard our mortars - and of that number we lost in killed and wounded about 250.
We took our battery and a house fitted up as a fortification, and assisted the regulars in taking a second. General Worth, with great gallantry and equal success, and with far less loss, carried on his operations on the opposite side of the town.
The loss of the regulars who acted with us was nearly proportional to ours, as I learn, though I have not seen the official returns.
Under the circumstances, the terms of the capitulation are favorable to us. There were still several strong forts in the hands of the enemy, which we would have been compelled to take by regular approaches or with heavy losses. The plaza is of itself an enormous fortification of continuous houses, with thick stone walls, and all the streets leading into it strongly fortified and filled with guns.
They admit that they will have at least 8000 fighting men, whilst on our
part we cannot muster 5000 for duty, and have only a few heavy guns, and
them we took from them. Never, I believe, did troops, both volunteers and
regulars, behave with more calmness and intrepidity, and I do not believe
that for downright straightforward hard fighting the battle of Monterey has
over been surpassed.
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Friday, November 6, 1846 RW46v23i89p3c6 697 words The Army of Chihuahua
From the New Orleans Picayune.
From Maj. M. C. M. Hammond, U.S.A., who arrived a day or two since from Port Lavaca and San Antonio, Texas, we obtain the following information:
One half of Gen. Wool's army left San Antonio for the Presidio on the Rio Grande on the 26th of September. - The General went in person on the 29th . The remaining, consisting of sixteen companies of Illinois infantry and four companies of Arkansas cavalry, were under command of Col. Churchill, Inspector General U.S.A. Between the 5th and 8th of October, sight of these companies marched, commanded by Col. Hardin; and Col. Churchill was to have conducted the remainder on the 14th, leaving one or two companies in garrison at Bexar, to protect supplies and furnish escorts.
Gen. W. expected to reach Presidio in twelve days. - He will establish a depot at that point, until it is ascertained whether steamers can ascend the Rio Grande to a position more suitable for his operations. His army will cross the river on a flying bridge, boats for which were constructed at San Antonio, under the direction of Capt. Fraser, engineer, and were transported in wagons. The river at the crossing is said to be near 400 yards wide, from 50 to 100 of which are swimming, and with a rapid current of six miles the hour. If opposed by a considerable force, the passage would be exceedingly difficult, and could not be effected without great loss.
Col. Harney's command, in July, were compelled to swim about sixty yards, and the stream so scattered them, that 100 resolute men, as asserted by some of his officers, could have prevented their landing.
As soon as supplies are received to enable him to advance, Gen. Wool will press on to Chihuahua, taking Santa Rose and Monclova in his route. The former town is garrisoned with regular troops and is said to be capable of strong resistance. This line of operations is longer than might be selected, but it has the advantage of turning the mountain passes - of assurance of water and some provisions - and runs within seventy or eighty miles of Gen. Taylor's, when cooperation can be readily effected if necessary.
Gen. Wool has exhibited great activity and energy in preparing for the march. On arriving at San Antonio, on the 14th of August he was far in advance of his army and his supplies and met with innumerable obstacles in procuring wagons, teams, forage and provisions. He moved his forces at the earliest practicable moment, with so limited a number of rations as scarcely to justify his advance.
If it is found impossible to transport supplies by water to the Presidio or other point on the Rio Grande whence to furnish the Army, it will be necessary to haul all their previsions from Port Lavaces, by way of San Antonio, a distance to Chihuahua of nearly 800 miles, and through a country in rainy seasons almost impeamable for heavy wagons. It will be seen that this enterprise is gigantic, and its accomplishment will be an achievement more arduous and more creditable than a brilliant victory.
The health of the troops had very much improved. The sick were left at Bexar under care of Dr. Glen, U.S.A.
The command consists of the following officers and troops:
STAFF:
Col. Churchill, Insp. Gen. U.S. Army; Capt. Prenties, Asst. Adjt. Gen.;
Lieuts. McDowell and Bryan, Aid-de-Camps.
Capts. Lee and Fraser, Corps Engineers.
Capt. Hughes and Lieuts. Sitgreaves and Franklin, Topographical Engineers.
Lieut. Kingsbury, Ordinance Corps.
Major. Thomas, Quarter Master. Capts. Cross, Wall, Chapman and Chiltos Asst.
Quarter Masters.
Dr. Hitchcock, Medical Director; Drs. Simpson, Levely and several Volunteer
Surgeons.
LINE:
1 Company Light Artillery;
2 do. 1stDragoons;
2 do 2d Dragoons;
1 Regiment Arkansas Cavalry;
3 Companies 6th Regular Infantry;
1 do. Kentucky Infantry;
2 Regiments Illinois Infantry.
The Kentucky Regiment of Cavalry left Lavacca on the 13th inst.
for Matamoros. About forty of them had; died fifty to seventy of them had
been discharged, and one hundred sick were sent to Matamoros by water. At
one time it was said that 300 men were on the sick report. - The Tennessee
Cavalry followed the Kentucky Regiment on the 16th.
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Friday, November 6, 1846 RW46v23i89p3c4 Notice of Some of the Officers who fell at Monterey
Lieutenant Charles Hoskins, of the 4th infantry, who was killed in that gallant charge in the streets of Monterey, on the 21stSeptember, was a native of North Carolina. He graduated at West Point in 1836, and was Adjustant of his regiment at the time of his death. AS an officer he was ever active and distinguished. He rendered very important services in his capacity as adjutant in the battles of the 8th and 9th of May last. As Quartermaster in the said Cherokee nation in 1835, under Generals Scott and Wool, his services were pre-eminent in all the operations preliminary to the removal of the Cherokees. To attempt to bear any sufficient tribute to his rare vitues as a man, a gentleman, and a friend might cause this notice to transcend its character as a record interesting to the public.
But that public, which cherished the glory of the Republic, and instantly accords its admiration for such heroic deeds, will feel an interest in hearing of the exalted private worth of such men, and will sympathize with those who lament their departure and extol their virtues. Lieut. Hoskins possessed a quick and sagacious intellect; he remarkable for the generosity and chivalry of his character, and for those winning traits which ever secured the regard and respect of those with whom he moved. The old "North State" never furnished for the service of the county a more choice and noble spirit. North Carolina will ever be proud of sons whose high character and gallant bearing shall rival his.
BREVET MAJOR PHILIP N. BARBOUR,
Of the 3d Infantry, who also fell on the 21stSeptember, was a native of Kentucky, and graduate at West Point in 1834. He was brevetted a Captain for gallant services in Florida, on the 15th April, 1842. He was brevetted a Major from 9th May last for gallant conduct in the battle of Resaca de la Palma. He was ever, like a true soldier, eager to distinguish himself, and fell at Monterey in the thickest of the fight, while his regiment was subjected to that murderous fire from masked batteries in the streets, which, after severly wounding its commander, Major Lear, killed three captains and two subalterns, and left the regiment commanded by its youngest captain. His loss will be severely felt in his regiment. He was an ornament to his profession; as much from his rare private virtues as from his public character. Devotedly attached to his native State, he has ever, throughout his career as on his glorious death, reflected great honor upon it. The army will lament his death; it remains for the country to record his name among its heroes. He was a relation of the Barbours of Virginia.
SECOND LIEUTENANT J. S. WOODS,
Of the 2d Infantry, then on duty with the 4th Infantry, who was killed in the same charge, was a native of Pennsylanvia. He graduated at West Point in 1844. He was brevetted a First Lieut. for his gallantry on the 9th May at Resaca de la Palma, whilst serving in the 4th Infantry, in capturing a field-piece from the Mexicans with a very few men. He was a young and modest officer, son of a clergyman in the interior of Pennsylvania. The citizens of his native town had just presented a sword to him for his gallantry on the 9th of May, little dreaming that he was so soon to exhibit the same spirit in another signal victory which numbers him among the slain.
First Lieut. Douglass S. Irwin, of the 3d infantry, killed at the battle of Monterey, was the son of Maj. Irwin, of Old Point Comfort, a gentlemen well known and highly respected by all the officers of the army. Lieut. Irwin was educated at West Point, and distinguished himself in the Florida war. He was a mild amiable man, beloved by the army, and his fate is deeply regretted by all his companions in arms. Had he lived he would have rapidly risen to command, as he possessed all the requisites of an able officer.
Each one of the officers of the regular army who have fallen in those
brilliant battles at Monterey were graduates at West Point, except Lieut.
Terrett, 1stinfantry, from Virginia, a young officer of high
promise. Those battles reflect . . . upon our arms, and exhibit a remarkable
instance of what American troops can accomplish even in storming entrenched
positions held by superior numbers. [Nat. Int.
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Tuesday, November 10, 1846 RW46v23i90p1c3 General Taylor
A Paris correspondent of the Louisville Journal says: "I heard often in England and Ireland, and I still hear in France, the highest compliment paid to the dispatches of Gen. Taylor. An officer in the British Navy remarked to me, after reading them, that they were models and reflected more credit upon him even than his victories."
We copy the foregoing for the purpose of correcting a very general impression,
that Gen. Taylor does not write his own despatches [sic], but that, like
Gen. Jackson, he . . . cures the aid of a more polished pen than his own
to narrate the incidents of the battlefield. A gentlemen who was with Gen.
Taylor several months during the past summer, has assured us, from personal
knowledge that Gen. Taylor "writes as well as he fights," and that every
despatch [sic] to which his name is signed, is written with his own hand.
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Tuesday, November 10, 1846 RW46v23i90p1c5 From the N.O. Picayune, Oct. 30
The steamship McKim arrived at Galveston from Brazos Santiago on Saturday last, the 24th inst., having sustained some right damage in her machinery. Gen. A. S. Johnson, of Texas, Col. Balie Peyton and our associate, Mr. Kendall, were passenagers on the McKim. Capt. Shivery's company of Mississippi and Texas volunteers, and a large number of the steam schooner Spitfire at Bazos from Chagres. This and other items are given in Mr. Kendall's letter appended. The McKim was to leave Galveston on Wednesday, the 28th inst., if her repairs were completed, and also may therefore be expected every hour. Our correspondence from the Army is in the mails on the McKim. The Palmetto brought no mail.
The U.S. propeller Florida, Capt. Butler, from Brazos for this
port, put for Galveston on the 25th inst., having been eleven
days out, with 200 discharged volunteers on board. She was abort of provisions
and water. Having supplied herself she was to sail again for this port
on the 28th.
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Tuesday, November 10, 1846 RW46v23i90p1c5 Electoral Correspondence of the Picayune, Galveston, Oct. 27, 1846
The Palmetto going out towards New Orleans this evening gives me a chance of sending you a line, although I have little in the way of news to communicate.
The McKim and Florida, propellers, are both in port here from Brazos Island. The former came in, with her machinery out of order, three days since, and having been repaired will sail to-morrow: the Florida experienced head [sic] weather, and was obliged to put in for water. She, as well as the McKim, was crowded with sick and discharged volunteers, several dying on the passage up. If anything is needed it is a comfortable Government transport on which to send home the sick and disabled soldiers.
From Monterey, a great deal of sickness prevails - chills an fevers and intermitting fevers. I have come in for more than a full shore of both, but am now on the mend. I regret to state that two able officers died here last night and are to be buried this afternoon - Col. William S. Fisher, who commanded the noted Mier expedition and Capt. Francis S. Karty, who commanded the Washington company of Texas Rangers at the battles of Monterey. The former had just married a young and accomplished wife; the latter was hourly expecting his family to meet him at this place.
The U.S. steamer Spitfire, Capt. Tatnall, arrived at Brazos Island on the 19th inst. from Chagres. She had on board Capt. Wes. C. Nocholson, Lieut. . . . and Passed . . . , U.S.N., who had been all been sent down to Chagres with dispatches for the Pacific squadron. - They are now on their way to New Orleans on the McKim. The news from California, brought by these gentlemen, has doubtless been antcipated by the arrival of Com. Sloat.
I am glad to see that our Government is to prosecute the war aginst Mexico with some show of reason and vigor. Recall. Gen. Wool from his nonsensical and Quixotic expedition to Chihuahua, order him to join Gen. Taylor and help out in the operations against Saltillo and San Louis, and the eyes of the Mexican rulers will soon be opened. All that will be wanting will be the subjugation of Tampico, and the establishment of depots of provisions on the road between that and San Louis, to throw all of Northern Mexico completely in our power.
G. W. K.
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Tuesday, November 10, 1846 RW46v23i90p1c5 Correspondence of the Commercial Times
Monterey (Mexico) Sept. 30, 1846
Messrs. Editors: - In my last I gave you a hurried account of the progress of our army, up to the surrender of this city by the Mexicans.
On the 25th, the ceremony of the surrender took place, and the Mexican flag on the citadel went down saluted by their cannon, and the stars and stripes rose proudly in its place, saluted in return by the guns of the Mexican fort, while the cheers of our brave men greeted its folds, as it disdainfully fluttered out on the breeze that wafted it from the staff of its conquered foe. Many of the Mexican officers called on Gen. Worth, among whom were Don Francisco Bena, who commanded at the Onis Pado, or Bishop's Palace, Gen. Ortigal, Col. Marino, and others. While drinking with these gentlemen upon this occasion, Gen. Ortiga [sic] gave the following toast, at whose pronouns, we and our, I could not help but smile. He said, "I drink to the perpetnal peace of the two Republics, and may we hereafter ever be as brothers joined in one cause, and let us show to foreign nations the greatness of our power, which the valor of our arms shall teach all europe that we can defy them." Thatday a great portion of the Mexican cavalry and infantry marched out of the city, and they continued to leave in detachments throughout the week, with a great flourish of drums and trumpets. You may form a very good idea of their music by comparing it with the beating of a [...] kettle by some noisy urchin, which you occasionally see in the streets, to the [...] of some auctioneer's drum. It was a sight indeed to have seen the Mexican soldiery marching out of the city; a set of weak and diminutive creatures, dressed up in a tawdry uniform of blue and red, without shoes, having only sandals to their feet, and seeming scarcely able to support the knapsacks on their backs, while the officers who commanded them had more of the look and appearance of slave-drivers than of military men. And when our men and officers saw it was with such as these they had had to do, their lips curled with the scorn of pity and [...]. - While one of their regiments were marching out of the city, in passing by the Texan camp of Rangers, a captain of their infantry saw one of our horses tied to a stake near the road, and seeing no one near, stole the horse and rode off at a rapid rate, but was soon followed by our men, on the discovery, and was overtaken, and the horse brought back. On informing the Mexican Colonel of what had occured, the officer, or horse-thief, was immediately arrested and his sword taken from him. I had occasion to go on a matter of business with several of our officers, to call on Gen. Ampudia; we found his quarters finely furnished, his tables loaded with fruit, wine and cigars; while in an adjoining apartment , were seen several women gaudily dressed. On our presentation to him he merely bowed, standing with his hands in his breeches, with a white jacketon, and an unlit cigar in his mouth, and asked what we wanted, without even extending to us the courtesy of a seat, much less to partake of the viands on his sumptuous table. He is a large man of fullsix feet, inclined to corpulency with little shrewed, cunning black eyes, indicative of deceit, intrigue and libertinism; he wore am imperial, with a tuft of beard on his chin. There was nothing in his manners prepossessing or pleasing, but, on the contrary, you become disgusted with the man, and feel he is a villain, a tryant, and a coward. And this great Mexican General, I am confidently told, was once a common drayman in the streets of Havana.
If it were possibl, I should be glad to send you a particular report of
the fight on Gen. Taylor's side of the town, but not having been there, I
cannot give you any further particulars than I sent you in my last; but you
will soon be furnished with an official report of the whole affair, as the
different returns of the commanding officers are nearly finished. The Mississippians
have covered themselves with glory, and Gen. Quitman, who commanded the brigade,
has added to his reputation of a statesman and noble hearted gentlemen, that
of a brave soldier and a gallant and talented military cheiftain. Gen. McClung
also, who fell wounded in taking the first fort, on the Taylor side, at the
time of receiving the award of the commanding Mexican officer, is doing well,
and has won a name which his former character well sustained. I must not
forget to mention an act of high souled magnanimity and bravery on the part
of Lieut. George Deas, the Ajutant of the Fifth Regiment of the U.S. Infantry,
which came under my observation. On the day of the 21st, when we ha been
ordered to storm the first hill, which I have before described, and while
we were rushing on to take the second battery, which was done by the Fifth
and the Rangers, the Sergeant-Major of that regiment received a severe wound
in the jaw, by a cannister shot, and fell by the side of Adjutant Deas, who
was also knocked down by the concussion, and under a galling fire of grape
and cannister he carried the wounded soldier to a place of security, and
then with the proud feelings of his noble daring, rushed on to the taking
of the battery.
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Tuesday, November 10, 1846 RW46v23i90p1c6 Later from Monterey
The streamship Palmetto, Lewis arrived last night, in 36 hours from Galveston. Among the passengers were Dr. Conrad and Lieut. Nichols, U.S.A.; Lieuts. Dorfendorf, Price, (reported dead,) South and Smedes, of the Mississippi volunteers, and lieut. Read, of the Texas Rangers, with 41 volunteers. The vessels left at Galveston were the ship Star Republic for New York; bark Bostonian, for Thomaston; brigs Jenkins, of Southport, and Martha Sanger; Bremen, brig Napoleon; do. Mary, for New York, brig Damascurs, for Mobile; schrs. Sea Nymph, of Southport; Telemache, of Hallowell; Ellenor Stevens, New York; five brigs unknown; the steamship McKim, and steamschooner Florida, both for New Orleans. The McKim was from Brazos Santiago, and was to leave Galveston for this port on the 28th (Wednesday.) The steam schooner Florida was eleven days from Brazos Santiago with three hundred discharged volunteers. She put into Galveston of the 25th short of provisions and water, and was to leave again for this port on the 28th inst.
There is not much news from the Army. Lieut. Price, whose death has been announced in Mississippi papers and our own, is, thank God, alive, and now at the St. Charles Hotel, in this city. From some of the officers of the U.S. Army, who came passengers on the Palmetto, and who left Monterey on the 11th inst, we learn that the first Government Express, ordering Gen. Taylor to carry on the war with renewed energy, in consequence of the refusal of Mexico to negotiate, was within a few miles of Monterey, and would reach that point the next day.
The health of the troops at Monterey was much better than it had been on the Rio Grande.
The fortifications in the city was garrisoned by the regular troops.
Gen. Taylor's camp was about three miles this side of Monterey.
The last accounts from Gen. Ampudia and his army left them beyond Saltillo on their march toward San Luis POtosi, at which point it was rumored that Santa Anna had arrived at the head of thirteen thousand, and daily expecting reinforcements.
The Georgia Regiments was the only reinforcement which had reached Monterey at the time our informants left. Orders had been received, it was understood, by the other Regiments stationed on the Rio Grande, to move towards Head-Quarters. The Kentucky and Tennessee mounted Regiments had not yet reached Matamoros.
The people of Monterey who had left about the time of the seige, were gradually returning. They had begun to exhibited friendly feelings towards the Americans, interchanges of visits not being rare among both parties.
There had been affrays between the citizens of Monterey and Texas Rangers, which resulted, first, in the assassination of a Texan Volunteer, and then, by way of revenge, in the killing of eleven Mexicans by the comrades of the slain. General Taylor, to prevent similar recurrences had ordered an efficient guard to be distributed through the city.
Lieut. Col. McClung was rapidly recovering from the effects of his wounds. One of the officers of his Regiment informs us that the gallant Colonel was the first man that showed himself on the first Fort stormed by Gen. Taylor's Division and that he received his wounds whilst waving his sword aloft and cheering on his men, shouting "Victory" The musket ball struck him on his left hand whilst holding his scabbard and entering his abdomen, fracturing in its course, the bone above the hip joint.
We feel bound to state further from the evidence furnished us, that Gen. Taylor's coolness and sound judgement throughout the terrible three days was remarked by every one engaged, and that his intrepidity was such, he being in the thickest of the fight and always where the balls fell fastest, that his escape was deemed miraculous. He still preserves the same noble feelings, and stands ready to go where his Government may order him, or the services of his country may call him, whether at the head of five or twenty thousand men.
We are gatified to be able to state that the duels which were on the tapis at Camargo between col. Bal