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1 t- r - - ' - . ... i yi " CHARACTER IS AS IMPORTANT. TO STATES 'AS' IT IS TO - r I 7 r:" nr SATUIUJAT r ance, peryear,.0 Jpaid in advance, 2 paid until six pnths have expir- I, 300 rpaid till the year jta expired, . . 350 fo subscription received k less time man a year, ss the price be paid in )ance. INDIVIDUALS'; AND , THE GLORY OF THE STATE, IS THE COMMON' PROPERTY DF ITS; CITIZENS."- ' . FAYETTEYILLE, SATURDAY, JUNE 3;; 1848; 4 . irnrintiT n it t m ti t rfi w w t m GENERAL AGENT. $r WILMINGTON, X. C. FIBBER LAND I FOR SALE. : JIE Subscriber has purchased all the Lands belonging to the estate of" Abram Dubois, a, ly iiit; principally in Robeson county, and pth side. of Luu.ber rirer, the different sur I containing ovei ONE HUNDRED THOU- is-lD ACRES: alar-re Dart iloel v fimliprcd ..convenient to Lumber river, where a large atity of Timber is now rufted to the George town m:irket. These lands are very-valuable both for Timbei and Turpentine, for which pur flQtea. large part is well suited, being in a "region .yffTje the Turj.enfiue yields more abundantly ttwvany wther section of the .St;ite. The lands witibe sold at a low price, and in quantities to lurchasers - - . tKt"2brination respecting the title can be obtain jt&Ty applyingto the Hon. Robert Strange,-J. Ci ,Dcr -in, Esq., A. A T. Smith. Esq., Attorneys at "k; understand there are many trespassers on 'Hvta lands, to all of whom notice is hereby given 'itferff the Ijw will be enforced against all such ol- ' ""Application for any part of the lands can be ns to myself, oi to John Winslow, Esq., who " tSf ie duly authorized to make s; le of the same. THOMAS J. CURTIS. Mirch i, l s l r tf. r l IMBEft AGENCY. 11 tAt III l I W ill r tr4-l td Y ca1 1 i no- LL-t5f Timber in Wilmington; and whenever therefta "glut" in the market, J. C. Blocker wiH rt it bis perrsotv.il attention at other ''titnea? orders for tlie sle of Timber will prmpt-''ly-b.SMpatclied yp addressing W. & T. Love, rrwhO'ATriU act in my absence. If punctuality in maklcj return 5 will ensure patronage, then they fcooe to receive a share. J. C. BLOCKER & CO. ITQHmoroxV, Sept 23, 117. 419-ly. Hksiopencd u large and NEW ' STOCK OF 9 ij jfJ QX ZSfEI HARDWARE AND CROCKERY, itli a neat assortment oi DRY GOODS, Winch he will sell for the lowest prices. - Sept. I 17. 41G-tf. IIKNllY's For salt by MAGNKSIA, S. J. HINSDALE. AND MARINE INSURANCE. Insurance Com- Tlie Caiutlen ..t iany oi N. J. NEAR PHILADELPHIA HjJi BUCKLV, Svcy. R AV. OtiDEN, Prcst. 0-"ynj nn.lrrsiirm-il. -iit of this Company, has received 1 iinrncps that this Company is comlm-tod by some of the ""olt Wealthy ami influential Jorscymen. and is second to ' Bowtf la the I'niou of the same eapital. He will take tire and MMriue risks on as favorable terms as any other Coni--rpyi' JSO. M. ROSE, A;rent. F3Ttteville. March 4. 1S4S. J72-tf -ft . CANFIKLD, BROTHER &' CO. JVb. ;2'2r lhdlhnore street, S. E. corner of .Ciurles, Baltimore, -Aid., Importers and Dealers in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, jS0vr aud iilateil Ware. Cutlerv. tiuns. Pistols. I.ampH, Bo- b.raUan tilass Ware, Military and Kaucy tiods generally N1Iier t wholesale a complete assortment of good in their tia. One of the tirm visitinR Kurupe every season, and uotilewin every facility for obtaining goods by a direct im- port&tlon. and from the principal manufacturers, affords them every ailvautajte. The- would call the attention of tuerelumts and dealers visiting Baltimore to their stock. , r. and terms made accommodating. Always on hand " 97Wa24hiuaker'' Pools and material.. Dentists files Dagucr plates aud cases. l'AXKIF,.D. Bit OTHER & CO. 5 ,j j' ' Coruer of Baltimore and Charles sts. Katch -J.. 1S4S. Om BLANK CHECKS "atau(.lyou hand aud tor sale at BELLS BOOKSTORE BA,D) EES 8 :U AND AOUE CURED WITHOUT FAIL. SHAW'S PILLS ANU infallible remedy for this disea.se. Call and pur .jF," box of these fills, if you are troubled with Kever 1 Ague. He deems it unnecessary to jrive any of the '.; T irous testimony he possesses as i-cgards the efficacy of .Ills, but would reiuest the public to give them a trial. - l.Miy do not cure, th money will be refunded, provided ' directions are followed. Foraale at the NEW DRUG STORE, under Lafayette Hotel. Hay street. Price. 7b cents per box. with full directions. March 2.". 184S. Cm. WILD CHERRY AND SARSAPAR1LLA PIJLLiS. &tvtDR. LE BOY, a Licentiate of the Royal College of Thys--.le!- in London, having used in his private practice, for a . MJBber of yeac. the . WILD CHERRY AND SARSAPARILLA. k length made au extract of thein. w hich with other veg t iles, he has combined in one of the best Pills ever made i f wn to the European Community, and which met the ,i intionof the American people. They arc the most '4w. tacious purgative and tonic vet discovered. THE WILD CHERRY Si am excellent tonic, possessing astringent "and aromatic T rties. which make it valuable in Dyspepsia. Jaundice. V. Mkness of the Stomach and chest. THE SARSAPARILLA tl demulcent, diuretic and soothing, and is given In Rheu f Jtisin, Scrofula, Diseases of the Skin, and to eradicate t. bad effects of Mercury. In the operations of all other "xative medicines debilitation and purification go hand ,1 nd ; they remove the good, as weU as the bad ; thus ,1 ening ine system, which they were only required to ' MOise, and making the cure generally almost as bad. and V"1. much worse than the disease. Dr. Le Roy's I , on the contrary, strengthen and tone the system they purge and purify. And this is their peculiar " i- rfbute, and the principal cause of their unrivalled popu- " y. - . '" A S. The virtues of the Sarsaparilla and "Wild Cherry f rtoo weU known to medical men and th community to M'r mire further detail. . . . JJ- Price 25 cents per box, Jnr sale by S. J. Hinsdale agent. , - April 8-ly. ' Jest Philadelphia and French Calf Skins, Boot t rocco, Fancy and Pink Linings t I JNO. M. ROSE. April 15, 134S. - ---47S-tf BLAKE & BRIGGS MAVE removed to the old stand of James G. Cook, on the south side of Hay street, and one door below H. L. Mvrover & Co., where they are now receiving their Fall and Winter supj.lv of GOODS, Comprising a general assortment of . Groceries, Hardware, V STAPLE DRY GOODS, CUTLERY, DRUGS, . HOLLO W-WARE, &c. &c. -Which they ofTer on favorable term?, for cash of course to regular customers, as usual or ex change for country produce. . -. . , ,sept. IS 17. ... . j. 44.9 VOI. 9 OTO. 405. ABvxiiTZsmcr One square of twenty -on lines or less, for 6n inser tion, GO cents ; eTenr ub- sequent insertion, 30 cent,, except it remainin for sev eraL months, when it will be charged $3 for two months, 4 for three, &t lor twelve month-. 10 OC- Liberal deduction or large advertisement by the year or six montha. For Dyspepsia. R. F. HIBB AR1) & CO'S WILD CHER RY BITTERS. This preparation is a certain Sedative allaying all Aervous Excitability and calming Nervous Irritation Palpitation of the Heart Dizziness of the, Head Faintness, and all diseases arising from a Sympathetic AfFection of the Stomach, are entirely relieved by a very few doses of these Bitters. It has already become a favorite with many Me dical Practitioners. The -Rev-J. 'N. Matfit, who has used it, speaks of it as follows : ; - Brooklyn, Jan. IS 17. Gentlemen ; . Having suffered for years from the effects of sedont try habits and close applica tion to study, Lwas induced to try your prepara tion of Wild Cherry. Its beneficial effects were soon apparent, and I take great pleasure in re commending it as an excellent medicine especia lly adapted to excitable temperaments, and one that should be generally known and patronised. Yours. J. NEWLAND MAFF1TT. . The Long Island (N. Y.) Farmer, a paper prin ted at Jamaica, L. I. gives the names of person in that village who have been benefited and cured by its use - . The following named persons have been bene fitted by their use in Jamaica: M. S. Huntting, James J. Urenton, Charles Welling, Hendrick A. Hendrickson, J. E. Allemand, Mr Manwaring Daniel Higbie, Springfield. - HibbariTs Wild Cherry Bittern. Tbree obstin ate cases of Fever and Ague, have been cured re cently by the use of llibbard's Wild Cherry Hit ters. Mr Watts, at Springfield, says that it cur ed him after other remedies had been tried in vain. B. F. Hibbard's Rilious- Pills, should be taken, s iy a dose or two, before using the Bitters. Two of these pills are a dose, and are equ.-lto-l or G pills of any other kind. ' Mr Ward, of the firm of Gales Stout & Ward of this city says that he has found it. very beneficial in a severe attack of fever and ague. The number of persons that have been cured and bene fited in Jamaica alone, would establish the reputa tion of the article. S. J. HINSDALE Agent for Fayetteville ; P. F. Pescnd, Raleigh; P. J. Brown, Louisburg; R. Howard, Tarboro; Dennis Heart, Uillsboro. R. F. Ilibbard &, Co. US John street, N. Y., sole proprietors. Oct-ber , IS 17. AGEJVCY OF THK JKIV YORK CANTON TEA COMPANY. The oldest Establishment in -America! THK CANTON TEA COMPANY lias been popubirly known for mauy years This is the largest and oldest Tea Establishment in America. The public have had full proof of their integrity and responsibility. - - - - ' - " They possess facilities, in relation to the Tea Trade, in a very abundant degree, and doubtless, superior to any other Tea Concern in America- Their scrupulous regard to all principles that tend to elevate the character of a large house, is well, understood, and has alreaday secured them a connection, probably, larger than all other Tea Establishments united, and they consequently are deter mined to sell Tear purer, more fragrant, and perfect for the prices in the aggregate, thau any house iu the world China excepted. They most zealously invite the attention of, the in habitants of this town aud vicinity to their Agency' w here complete assortments are nlwaj's on hand ; they feel no hesitation iu stating that wherever a single tral is made, a very decided preference is given to the celebrated Teas of the CANTON TEA CO. (Xjr Header , make the experiment ! Subject in all cases to be returned of not approved of. These superior teas are put up in one pound, half pound, and quarter pound packaged, and purfectly secured from light and air, SAML. J. HINSDALE, Agent. December 4. 1847,' " 439-tf. LIBERTY POINT ft!L' HOTTE1L. ifiij FAYETTEVILLE, IV. C The Subscriber having leased the House formerly known as the Jaekson Hotel, and more recently as the Oregon Hotel, in the town of Fayetteville, gives notice to the pub lie in general, that it is now open for the "accommodation of boarders and travellers. His table wiil be supplied with the best fare which our market affords, and his barroom with the most choice liquors in short, every exertion will be made to reuder his patrons comfortable. Particular at tention will fee paid to horses of those who may favor him with a call. From his determination to piease all. if he can. he hopes to gain, as w ell as merit, a share of public patronage . THOS. H. MASSEY. Pcbruary 19. tS4S. Fine Brussels Carpet Bags, " "' Ingrain " " Ladies Satchels, for sale Vy " J - R. A. STUART. August.14, IS 17. ON CONSIGNMENT, 300 casks fresh tmslacked ThouYastown '"LIME, for rale by . JNO. D. WILLIAMS. January 15, 1848. 4G5-tf. (-Observer. , tfEW AND CHEAP GOODS. JAMES KYLE HAS just received his Spris supply of DRY GOODS among which are - : - . - - Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, . Gingham and Calicoes. .' Printed Lawns and M nslins, -Irish Linen. Lawns and Diapers. ' - . . - " ' ' Domestics, 3-4 to 12-4. blch'd and brown, Cotton and thread Lac and Edging,- v Silk and Cotton Har.kerchiefs. . . . Drab De-Ete and Summer Cloth, -- - - Alpacca, cotton and silk warp. , . " , Large silk Shawls and dresa do. v , - . " Bonnet, cap and taffeta Ribbons. l . ' - Leghorn, straw, and other Bonnets, . Anker Boltinjc Cloths. No. 1 to 10. With many Other Goods, all of which, being purchased by the package for cash, will be offered at reduced prices, by wholesale or retail. ' - ' --- s t. tv - FayetteriUe. March 25, 1848. " . WANTED;! 5,000 Acres of Turpentine "and TIMBERED LAND FOR SALE. " THE s'ubserib r offers for sale, 5.000 acres of LANDIn Cumberland connty. on both sides of. Lower Little River, known as the Murchison Land. The principal part of the above Land is well covered with large Pines, suitable for Ton Timber ; the balance is first rate Turpentine Land, all'convenient to the River, which is navigable to its junc tion with Cape Fear River. - There is also some fine Swamp and Cane Brake Land, a part of which is now under fence and cultivation, with a gi od Barn. &.c. - If not sold at private sale before the 21st day of Juno. 1 shall then offer it at publie sale at the Court Honse in Fayetteville, to the highest bidder. It will be divided in lots to suit purchasers, or sold in one body if desired. Per sons wishing to view the Land, will find a Plot of it at Col. Alex.- Murchison's who will take pleasure in riding over the Land with any one disposed to purchase luring my absence. I expect to be on the premises a week or ten days before the day of sale, and will sell the Land to any person wishing to buy; and during my absence. Col Mur chison is authorised to make sale of any pari of it. Great bargains may be expected, as I will sell at prices to suit the times. Terms, 1. 2. and 3 years' credit, with interest. . . , - Ju. S. rtAiisu.. May 1848. 484-3t THE notes and bonds received by me at-the dissolution of the firm of Gai dner &. McKethan. which remain, unpai 1. together will all other evidences of debt held by me. hare been lodged with Mr A. "McLean, at the Bank of Cape Fear, for collection, and all those Indebted are requested to make payment as early as possible. - C.T.GARDNER. May 27,1848. ' ' " 484-tf Linseed Oil, Train Oil, Drugs and Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, Patent Medicines, White Lead, assorted; Red Lead. window glass. Townsend's Sarsaparilla. Swayne's Syrup, Wistarrs Balsam, and all the improved Patent Mt dicines of the day Orders from country I'hysi cians promptly attended to on the most lireral terms. For sale by ' SHAW &. GARDNER, March 25, ISIS. - 6m ; . - 1'o.tl Row. $50 REWARD- " On Saturday night of the 20th day of May, my negro man JOE was stolen from me in Robeson County. I will give'fifty dollars reward for his delivery to me in Robe son. He is of very dark complexion about 5 feet 10 inches high, weighing about ' ISO lbs., and has a scar on his right cheek: niy Post Office is Randallsvllle Robeson County. N. C. NEILL FAIRLEY. May 27, 1848. 484--2w 'Dwelling. House for Sale or It EXT. MR A McLEAN is authorised to sell my Dwelling House and Lot on Dick street. The, House is in good re pair, and in a pleasant situation for a residence. '1 he Lot contains about one and quarter acres of ground, with goo I Garden. Si.e. Besides the induci-nieut of low price, the terms of payment will be made liberal to the purchaser. If there is uo immediate prospect of a side, the property will be rented until the 1st Jau'y next. C. T GARDNER. May 27,1848. 484-tf From the Washington Union. BATTLE OF SANTA CKUZ'DK ROSALES. "We are indebted to the War Depart ment for the following full and very in teresting report of the military operations prior to and during the siege antl capture of Santa Cruzde Rosales, in New Mexico. It is praise enough to state that these trans actions are of a piece with the gallantry and the glory which have marked all the oDerations of this brillant war. They re- dnund. like all the rest, to the honor of the commanding general, officers, and men of the army of New Mexico, and to the glory of our country : Headquarters Army of the West, Chihuahua, March 31, 1848. General : I have the honor to submit a report of my operations Jrom the period of adopting the intentions expressed in my communication to the War ; Department, dated 6th February, 1848, to the present instant. After making such arrangements, both military and civil, as I deemed essential for the security . and tranquility of New Mexico, . I took up the- line of inarch on the 8th February, with one company Missouri horse, for El Paso, w here 1 had previously ordered a concentration of the following- troops to operate, against the State of Chihuahua, viz.: three companied United States dragoons, commanded by Major. B. Li. Beale -one of which was act ing as light artillery, under the command of Lt.. Love; six companies Missouri horse, under the command of Colonel Ralls; five companies Alissoun inraniry, command of Lit... Col. under the Easton; and Maj Walker's battalion of Santa Fe horse, three companies as horse and one of lirht artil- 20,000 Flour' Barrel SUves; 10,000 Hoops .law 1.V18D) .'-"..t.. - GEO. geo. McNeill On th :lil I arrived at El Paso, distant from Santa Fe 340 miles, where measures were .at once., adopted for the intended operations--the peculiar characteristics and general features of the country, em bracing the privations which must ne cessarily be endured on the road thus travelled, have been, I believe, already submitted to the department in former re ports. . The additional information at El Paso confirming the many reports respecting the hostile intentions ot the enemy, supported by positive evidence as to extended pre parations in tlie fabrication of cannon and munitions of Avar, together with contribu tions of small arms from the adjoining States, induced me to change my original plan of operations, & adopt forced marches with "in j best mounted troops, for tlie pur pose of striking a blow" before the enemy could conceive my design. With this deter mination, I despatched Maj. Walker with three ; companies of liis battalion on the night of the 24th, to occupy the small town of Carrizal, distant from El Paso ninety miles, and so situated" as to command all the passes leading to Chihuahua-' This command had orders to: reconnoitre the country; cut oft all communication, by es tablishing strong pickets; and make every effort to obtain information respecting the designs and movements of the enemy. . On the 1st of March, after having been delayed by the non-arrival of my supply trains conducted as they were compelled to be by inexperienced officers, I resumed my march with four companies of Rail's and two of Beall's command, supplied with eight , days' subsistence, leaving orders for Love's artillery, the remainder of.Rall's command, under Et. Col. Eane, aud Easton's infantry, with the exception of one company, . w hich I designed as addi tional protection to the train, yet in the rear, to inarch on the 2d. Maj. Walker, at Carrizal, - received no additional infor mation, but succeeded in effectually stopp ing all communication with the enemy. Thus far my march was successful, and continued so until the night of the 6th. When w ithin sixty miles of Chihuahua, a small party of my-advance, unexpectedly came upon one of the enemy's pickets, which, utifoitunatelj', succeeded in escap- injr. Aware, now. that my approach would be known on the following morning, 1 pushed forward my command until I arrived within six miles of the Sacramento, at a point termed Eaguna, - where I was met by a Sag ot truce from the general command-; ing the Mexican forces, protesting against the advance of my troops upon Chihuahua, upon the ground that instructions had been received from the Mexican government suspending hostilities, as a treaty of peace had been concluded and signed by com missioners on behalf of both governments. Tlie evidence adduced on behalf ol this assertion I did not then deem sufficiently satisfactory, and could not, therefore, comply with the proposition. Convinced of the uselessness of further conference, was solicited to send in advance of mjT command two of my officers, to arrange the preliminaries of a capitulation. To this request I yielded, and immediately despatched Capt. McKissick, of the quar termaster's department, and Eieut Prince, my assistant adjutant general, who were fully made acquainted with my views. Fearful that dissimulation was the object of this interview, 1 determined to move my command upon Chihuahua that night, and accordingly proceeded with rapidity, when, in about an hour after the departure of my officers, I was met by some "American citi zens of Chihuahua, who informed me of the retreat, the morning previous, of the Mexi can army, .with their munitions of war. Anticipating events of this nature, I had, on the previous day," detached Beall's dragoons, so that, by a forced march over the mountains during the night, he would be able to intersect the Durangoroad, and possibly encounter the enemy in his rapid and csnfused flight.- For his operations, I respectfully refer, to the report herewith submitted. At 9 o'clock at night, my troops had possession of the city. On the following morning, (the 8th,) with portions of Rail's, Beall's, and Walker?s commands, (the" majarity mounted,) and numbering about 250 men, 1 pursued the enemy to the town of Santa Cruz de Rosales, where he had already strongly fortified himself a distance of 60 miles from Chihuahua wrhere I arrived at sunrise the morning of the 9th. After a careful reconnoissance of the place, I determined to carry - the town by storm,' notwithstanding the immense superiurity of the enemy in- numbers, im plements, and munitions of war. Dis mounting Rail's (with the: exception of McNain's company) and-Walker's ' com mands to operate as' infantry, ;and posting Beall's dragoons, now augmented by one company of Rail's regiment, to act either as a reserve or to intercept the flight of the enemy, in the event of success, I deter niind the attack on the west side of the town with Rail's command, arid on the southeast angle of the same w ith Walker's command.' These arrangments perfected, 1 despatched Lt. Prince, with a flag of truce, demanding an unconditional surren der of the town and public property. An interview upon this summons was. request ed by General Trias, which 1 readily grant ed for the reason adduced -viz ; that ofti cialptice, from, -the Mexican government oft, Jreaty of peace having been signed by commissioners, on behalf of both govern ments, had been received, and the solemn a surrance by CJeneral Trias that he him self had no doubt as to the. existence of the the treaty; moreover, that lie felt ' assured that confirmation of the same from hisj;ov eminent would reach him by a courier (ex press) expected in three days. This de claration was supported by the honor of the Mexican general, and, under the circumstances, was regarded," important.. I therefore made the proposition contained in the subsequent correspondence, which I have the honor to submit herewith. That success must inevitably follow any course I might decree, I had not the slightest doubt. I was. expecting reinforcements of my artillery and horse, and was willing, if human life could be saved, to withdraw for a few day.-; my forces; - though at the same time, I considered it my duty to be siege the town, as I maintained the right to dictate such terms as I: deemed consis tent with American' honor. " ""- - It will thus be seen, that an American force, not exceeding 300 men in the aggre gate, besieged with success a strongly for tified town, containing over 900 troops of the enemy.' Without tents, a scarcity of provisions, and suffering from the effects of forced marches beyond a parallel, my troops cheerfully performed. the onerous duties of the siege, day and night, and are entitled to the highest considerations of their government. " From the 9th instant to the' morning of the 10th, nothing of importance transpired for the subject of my report, save the cor respondence' before alluded to, and the ar rival of small detachments of the several commands, together with two ' 12-pounder howitxers, of Major Walker's battalion, under the command of Capt. Hassendenbel, whom I left at Chihuahua on the morning of the 8th. V. 'u , . Expecting daily a sally from the enemy, my troops were constantly in. the saddle : ever vigilant and cautious; each appeared to possess the individual interest, which belongs more properly to the commander. That the enemy exhibited supineness that his every effort became paralysed by the vigilance of my troops, is sufficiently mani fested by his total inaction, although num bering near four times my own. With a battery of eight pieces of artillery, (several heavier, than 'any. of my guns,) and nine wall pieces, no attempt was made, designs executed or pickets forced, to remedy the evils which were the subject of complaint iu his official correspondence.. About daylight on the morning of the 16th, my expected reinforcements arrived; they consisted of part of three companies of Missouri horse, under the command ol Lieutenant Colonel Lane, and Love's bat tery. " ' The reports of these officers, which I have the honor to submit, evince a zeal seldom displayed, a rapidity of movement yet to be surpassed, and an iron energy ot will which recognises no limit, and convey to the department a record of their- own merits. Convinced now of the necessity of ter minating a siege peculiarly burdensome to my troops, I determined at once upon an act. From my several reconnoissances, I felt sure the enemy believed ray main force would be directed against that portion of the town fronting my camp, as new batte ries had been established, and an unusual degree of activity became apparent through out the siege , in" that quarter. At seven o'clock, a.. in., I broke up 1113' camp, and with my entire force, excepting Beat I s dragoons, ?ugmented -by . Capt. McNair's company Missouti horse, who were left to cut. off a retreat on the.Durango road, I pro ceeded round the southern point of the town, where 1 placed in position Walker's battalion, protected from the enemy's ar tillery by walls and houses, for the medita ted' assault. Continuing'" to the western side of the town, 1 then detached Lt. Col. Lane, with two companies of the Missouri regiment, to support Love's battery, which I ordered to take position within 500 yards of the town, on the road, leading to Chi huahua, and commanding the principal plaza and church, around and in which the enemy were strongly posted ; reservm": Rail's remaining four, companies as my centre, and so disposed as to afford ti.nefy support to the artillery under Love and Ilassendenbel. .My final disposition made, Hassenden bel's two 12-pounders having been put in battery on the west side of the town, sup ported by Rail's command, I, at lO.j a. m , ordered my batteries to open, which, fur nearly an hour, maintained a spirited ami destructive fire, clearing the houses and church of the enemy ; which latter, . from its flanking position antl strength of con struction, became the stronghold "of the cnemv. ' -. Tlie fire of the enemy, during this time, from all , his heavy guns and wall pieces, was incessant,; but, from their ' position, without effect. Observing that a large gun of the enemy, which I afterwards learned to be a 9-pounder, had ? been brought to bear upon Ilassendenbel V battery, and evidently with a view to silence it, Lieut. l)yer, of 7th e ordnance, belonging to my staff", but who volunteered for duty with Love's battery, was ordered to reinforce Ilassendenbel with a24-pounder howitzer and 6 pounder gun. - This movement hav ing been perceived by the enemy,, his bat tery, was reinforced, and an incessant fire of canister, grape, and round shot was open ed upon, our. battery, but without doing material. injury, Lt. J)yer was soon in po sition, where he ; "continued a. direct fire upon this battery, placed in embrasure in one, of the principal streets - leading to the main plaza, as well , as the church and a large building, upon both of which were stationed a strong force. For upwards of an hour this battery, was served with great effect,, clearing the houses and church ; during which time it was exposed to the fire of the enemy's "batteries, . which, throughout, maintained a most rapid firing. 1 now ordered Lit. L.ove, with a 24-pouu-der,howitzer and a 5-pounder gun, ('the re mainder of his battery having been disabled in firing,) to advance upon the position occupied by Lt. Dyer, determined, if pos sible, to silence" the enemy's 9-poiinder, which contributed, by the efficient manner in which it Was served, greatly to our" an hovance. Immediately thereafter f receiv ed'information that my rear was threatened b v a large cavalry force of the enemy, sup posed to be about 900 strong, and intended as a reinforcement for the enemy within the town. I immediately withdrew "my ar tillery to. a commanding ' position' about three-quarters of a "mile from the town, and in the direction of the Chihuahua road; ordering at the same time, the remainder of my command to the same point," for the purpose of attacking this " supposed rein forcement. This movement was evidently regarded by the enemy as a prelude to our signal defeat. Loud cheers arose from the town, the houses were again covered by the soldiery, a flag was immediately run up from an angle of-the church, and the fire of the enemy's heavy guns became un usual briskv I soon discovered the report 1 of a large reinforcement of the enemy in my rear to.be incorrect, and that only a staail body of cavalry had threatened it, which I soon dispersed with the - command und.ee Lt. CoLLane 1 I now determined, to storm the town agreeably to the dispositions made at the commencement ot the attack ana there- fore gave orders for Ralls, Lane, and V alker to resume their former positions, dismount their men, and charge the town a the points assigned them, o soon aa ujy batteries should reopen. " Lt Love was ordered to take up his for mer position. About 3 p. m., the actio u was resumed, and the fire of our battery returned with unusual briskness Lieut Love's battery t.t this time consisted c4? one 21-pounder howitzer, one 6-poundei and one .3 -pounder. Forv a more detailed report of this battery, and the efficient aid contributed by the officers who kindly as sisted at it, 1 respectfully refer to Lieut. Love's report, which i take pleasure i.n en dorsing, from my personal observations, upon that day. For the particulars of the several storn. ing parties, 1 must also refer to the reports. Oi theii respective chiefs, which I desire to be identified as a portion of my owiu The charge of Ralls was commenced under my own eye, and in a manner which fore boded success. So soon as time would permit, 1 witnessed the persevering efforts of Maj Walker's command, and felt con fident of the result, 1 would also refer to Maj. Beall's report for the duty assigned the squadron of dra goons, under the command of Capt. Grier. In affording protection to my battery on the lGth, in the judgment and activity dis played to intercept any attempt by flight of the enemy, and in the discharge of tho highly important duties of the siege, I dis covered talent and ability. I feel confident that 1 cannot add to the known reputation of this command ; for the second time has it shared with me tho ho uors of victory. Although the first was at the sacrifice of its gallant and accom plished leader, (the lamented Burgwin,) yet 1 cannot refrain from according that tribute of praise which is due the distin guished services they have performed since forming a portion of my command. Shortly after sundown, the enemy sutv rendered. Gen. Trias and forty-two. (42) of his principal officers were made prison ers of war ; and eleven pieces of artillery, 9 wall pieces, besides 577 stand of arms, fell into our hands. Our loss in this ac tion was one lieutenant, two corporals, and one private, killed ; and nineteen privates wounded. The loss of the enemy from the evidenceif commanding officers here with submitted was two officers, and 236 non-commissioned officers anil privates the number wounded cannot be correctly ascertained. In submitting to the consideration of tho government the operations which havo been performed by my troops, I feel anxi ous to exhibit the high degree of praise their conduct upon this occasion so justly merits. The exceedingly onerous duties of forced inarches, over a steril and desert country of nearly 320 miles, without tents or trans portation trains, with merely a few days rations of subsistence, have been willingly, indeed cheerfully, endured by my gallant column. 1 feel a sense of pride in record ing the distinguished bravery of all regu lars ami volunteers; believing that feeling will be reciprocated by the War Depart ment, and cherished by tlie American peo l"e. .... .. The distinguished conduct of Lt Love in the highly efficient manner in which hig batteries were served; iu the rapidity of movement which characterized his conduct when ordered to reinforce me, travelling night and day, going into battery four hours after his arrival, and his unceasing efforts during the entire day in working his battery deserves especial notice) and I cannot refrain from expressing the strong, est , recommendation, for that honorablo gratitude from his country which the brave soldier acquires by his exploits. To Col. Ralls, to Lt. Col. Lane, to Maj. Walker, and their brave officers and men, I must accord the highest honors; unflinch ing in the performance, they each and all vied, where duty called ; them, for the crowning result of success. Ralls, on the west, charged with animation and enthu siasm; Walker, on the southeast, stormed with daring and bold determination; Lane, on the northwest, with a small command, forced the enemy's barriers, gained tlie main plaza, but overwhelmed by numbers, prudently withdrew, in good order, his small command. In this charge, the brave but lamented Lt. G.O. Hepburn, Missouri mounted horse, fell, leading his men glori ously cheering and animating them to the last. His country has lost a valuable offi cer; his relatives and friends must look to his deeds,' worthy of record upon the page of history, to console them for their loss. From the officers of my personal staff, I . have received the most important services aud' encouraging aid. Capt. McKissick, assistant 'quartermaster, Capt.. Garrison, assistant commissary of subsistence, Maj. Spald ing, pay department, aud Lt Prince, A. D. C. and A. A. A. General, served during the contest near mjr person, couvey ing my orders with promptness wherever necessity demanded. Capt. Kissick, suffering severely from sickness, resumed his position in the field, rendering valuable services throughout ihe action ' 4 ToTthe medical "staff conducted by As-
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