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Twiggs (search for this): chapter 10
Ceralvo on the 12th; and marched thence to Monterey, successively in divisions, on the 13th, 14th, and 15th, as follows: Twiggs's division on the 13th, Worth's on the 14th, and Butler's on the 15th. They were again united at Marin on the 17th, and and along the streets with his light artillery. In cooperation with the attack of General Worth, General Taylor ordered Twiggs's division to attack their admirably arranged and powerful system of defense at the lower end of the city; here was the mthe city under a tremendous shower of artillery and musketry from the fort and numerous batteries, suffering great loss. Twiggs's division attacked the batteries, and afterward filed off by the right flank toward a tete-de-pont (a species of fort), le : The first attack was made on Fort Taneria, a stone building covered by a low and hastily-constructed redoubt. Twiggs's brigade, led by Colonel Garland, was in advance, and after a brief attempt was moved off to the right into a cornfield.
Mitchell (search for this): chapter 10
and escopetas or muskets, and bravely carried the work (Alexander McClung, at the head of the Mississippians of his wing of the regiment, being the first to enter), driving the enemy from it with considerable loss. The Ohio regiment, under Colonel Mitchell, entered the town more to the right, and attacked the works with great courage and spirit; but here was concentrated the fire of all their works. From this point, or a little in the rear, the regulars had been forced back with great loss ofippi Riflemen formed and advancing on the enemy. He told me he called General Hamer's attention to it. During the assault upon the city, General Johnston accompanied Hamer's brigade of Butler's division, remaining for the most part with Colonel Mitchell's First Ohio Regiment. He was near that officer when he fell wounded in the streets of Monterey, at the point mentioned by Mr. Davis as the place where he met General Johnston, under the converging fires of the salients. General Butler was
Garland (search for this): chapter 10
of the battle : The first attack was made on Fort Taneria, a stone building covered by a low and hastily-constructed redoubt. Twiggs's brigade, led by Colonel Garland, was in advance, and after a brief attempt was moved off to the right into a cornfield. Then the Tennesseans and Mississippians moved up; the former were bro division to take possession of some high ground a few miles to the north of Monterey, and to threaten the city via the Bishop's Palace; and the following morning Garland's brigade was advanced to cover a reconnaissance in front of the city, and at the same time to create a diversion in favor of the column. Soon after they left camp, we learned that Garland's troops were engaged with the enemy, and General Butler's division was at once marched out in support. As the firing became brisk, our step was quickened, and by the most direct route. This took us within point-blank range of a formidable battery in the Black Fort, standing about a mile in front of th
John C. Brown (search for this): chapter 10
that arms alone must decide the question. A little later, the Mexicans captured Captain Thornton and 60 men, and committed other overt acts of war; and, finally, threatened General Taylor's communications with Point Isabel, his base of supply. To reestablish his communications and secure his base, General Taylor marched with his army to Point Isabel, leaving a small but sufficient garrison in the fort. The Mexicans opened upon the fort with a heavy bombardment, by which the commander, Major Brown, was killed; but the garrison held out until relieved by the successes of the American troops. General Taylor started on his return from Point Isabel, on May 7th, with 2,300 soldiers, and, on the next day at noon, found the Mexican army, under General Ampudia, drawn up on the plain of Palo Alto to dispute his advance. An engagement ensued, in which the artillery acted a conspicuous part, ending in the retreat of the Mexicans with a loss of 600 men. The American loss was nine killed a
A. S. Johnston (search for this): chapter 10
ppointment. anecdote, the Texan father. General Johnston's letter describing the battle of Montererson Davis explaining and describing it. General Johnston's extraordinary peril. Rallies the Ohio capitulation of Monterey, and estimate of General Johnston's character. anecdote by General JohnstoGeneral Johnston. He leaves the army. As soon as the annexation of Texas was consummated, the United States Govarn that General Houston is unfriendly to General Johnston, as I am disposed to believe if he exercid wife. Leonard Groce, for many years General Johnston's friend, knowing his military ardor, proe campaign. On the road to Point Isabel, General Johnston saw the tarantula for the first time. Heir organization was rapidly effected. As General Johnston's extant letters give a clear and succincr with their houses, dress, and manners. General Johnston felt gratification that, while a good deathemselves of these circumstances; and on General Johnston's arrival pleaded General Taylor's promis[13 more...]
Isabel (search for this): chapter 10
Chapter 9: the Mexican War. General Taylor occupies Corpus Christi. horsemanship of the Texans. Taylor moves to the Rio Grande. hostilities by the Mexicans. battle of Palo Alto. Resaca. volunteering. General Taylor's letter in regard to General Johnston. Asks him to join the army. he goes on horseback from Galveston and joins the army. his letters from point Isabel, detailing military operations. elected Colonel of first Texas Riflemen. pride in his Regiment. disbanded. his bitter disappointment. anecdote, the Texan father. General Johnston's letter describing the battle of Monterey. letter from the Hon. Jefferson Davis explaining and describing it. General Johnston's extraordinary peril. Rallies the Ohio Regiment. General Hooker's account of it. incident with General Hamer. complimented and recommended for Brigadier-General. overlooked. Jefferson Davis. his account of an incident in the capitulation of Monterey, and estimate of General Johnston's ch
Joseph Hooker (search for this): chapter 10
. Jefferson Davis explaining and describing it. General Johnston's extraordinary peril. Rallies the Ohio Regiment. General Hooker's account of it. incident with General Hamer. complimented and recommended for Brigadier-General. overlooked. Jefcharger probably saved General Johnston's life on this occasion, as he was left alone not far from the enemy. General Joseph Hooker, who has subsequently attained eminence in the United States Army, has, in a letter dated June 3, 1875, furnishedn the field on which he fell, at Shiloh. General Johnston probably entered the cornfield a few minutes later than General Hooker, or at a different point, as he told the writer that the rush of the men in retreat broke down a space in the fence, through which he easily rode. He alluded in complimentary terms to General (then Captain) Hooker's bearing and efforts. He cited the quickness of the Ohioans to avail themselves of the chaparral-fence as a barrier against cavalry so soon as it was
Zachary Taylor (search for this): chapter 10
Corpus Christi. horsemanship of the Texans. Taylor moves to the Rio Grande. hostilities by the Mvert acts of war; and, finally, threatened General Taylor's communications with Point Isabel, his bsh his communications and secure his base, General Taylor marched with his army to Point Isabel, leain the Texan contingent. A messenger from General Taylor had arrived in Galveston on the 28th of Ap such were their drill and discipline that General Taylor had given him the advance of the army. A ation of discontented soldiers called upon General Taylor during General Johnston's absence. The so and on General Johnston's arrival pleaded General Taylor's promise that they might go home. On fined with the army in the impending battle. General Taylor relieved him from the awkwardness of a subperation with the attack of General Worth, General Taylor ordered Twiggs's division to attack their iew, with a promise on his part to give me General Taylor's draft with his (Ampudia's) signature, as[22 more...]
Resaca De la Palma (search for this): chapter 10
eturn from Point Isabel, on May 7th, with 2,300 soldiers, and, on the next day at noon, found the Mexican army, under General Ampudia, drawn up on the plain of Palo Alto to dispute his advance. An engagement ensued, in which the artillery acted a conspicuous part, ending in the retreat of the Mexicans with a loss of 600 men. The American loss was nine killed and 44 wounded. On the next day the American army again encountered the Mexicans, strongly posted in a shallow ravine called Resaca de la Palma. It was a hotly-contested fight with 6,000 Mexicans, who showed a stout courage; but they were driven from the field with the loss of 1,000 men. The American loss was 110. The war had begun. Volunteers were called for, and came pouring in from all quarters. The martial enthusiasm of the people — of the United States was only equaled by the imbecility of the Government in its preparations for the conflict. It was a political regime merely, and nowise adapted to organize or carry
Mann Butler (search for this): chapter 10
ition by assigning him as inspector-general to Butler's division, in which capacity he served until test resistance. This attack was supported by Butler's division, with the exception of the Louisvil this beautiful and strongly-fortified place. Butler's division sustained about half the loss of th wounded, not less and perhaps many more. General Butler was wounded in the leg, while I, finely mo succeeded to the command of the division, General Butler having been wounded, came up with his commeneral Johnston accompanied Hamer's brigade of Butler's division, remaining for the most part with Cder the converging fires of the salients. General Butler was wounded at the same point. General Jo's troops were engaged with the enemy, and General Butler's division was at once marched out in suppd have been the next Governor of Ohio. General Butler and General Taylor certified on General Joinently important to the public interest. General Butler also complimented him in his report; and b[4 more...]
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