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-Enemy discovered-Arista's Order of Battle-Taylor's Order of Battle-
Daring Service of Lieutenant Blake-Enemy's Fire opened-Duncan's Battery-
Ringgold's Artillery-Churchhill's 18-pounders-Charge of Cavalry-Lieutenant
Ridgely-Fall of Ringgold--Artillery Battalion-Lieutenant-Colonel Childs-
The Prairie fired-Duncan's Movement-Forces of the two Armies-The Lost
on each side-Taylor's Despatch-Arista's Despatch 123
CHAPTER IX.
A Council-of-War-Taylor's March resumed-Mexicans killed and wounded-
Advance-Guard under Captain McCall-Skirmish with the Enemy-His Position
at Resaca de la Palma-Commencement of the Battle-Ridgely's Artillery-
The 5th Infantry-The 4th Infantry-Service of the Cannon-8th Infantry
brought up-May ordered to take the Enemy's Battery-May's brilliant Charge
-Death of Lieutenant Inge-Capture of General Vega-Bravery of Lieutenant-
Colonel Belknap-Lieutenant-Colonel McIntosh wounded-Capture of Arista's
Camp-Lieutenant Cochrane killed-The Tampico Battalion-Capture of its
Flag-Rout of the Enemy--General Taylor's Report-Burial of the Dead-
Humanity of General Taylor--Exchange of Prisoners--Congratulatory Orders-
Manifesto of the Mexican Commander . .
CHAPTER X.
. . 137
Assistance afforded by Commodore Conner-Reduction of Barita-Taylor's arrival
at Fort Brown-Preparations for attacking Matamoros-Cause of Taylor's inac-
tivity after the Battles of the 8th and 9th of May-Letter to the War Department
-Occupation of Matamoros-Arista's Flight-He is ordered to lay down his
command-The War announced to Congress-President's Proclamation-Ineffi-
cient preparations for War-Rejoicings in the United States for the victories at
Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma-Taylor breveted a Major-General-Act of
Congress promoting him to full rank-Appointment of General Officers-
Occupation of Reynosa-Capture of Camargo-Of Mier-Organization of the
Army-Departure for Seralvo-Letter to the Adjutant-General-March on
Monterey
154
CHAPTER XI.
Monterey Defences of the City-Mexican Forces-Reconnoissances-Worth's
Column of Attack-Occupation of the Pass in the west-Defences in that direction
-Operations of the First Division-Colonel Garland's command-Severe fire
from the Enemy's Batteries-Fall of Major Barbour and Colonel Watson-Cap-
tain Backus-4th Infantry-General Quitman's Attack on Redoubt No. 1-
Redoubt taken and guns turned on the Enemy-General Butler's command-
Cavalry repulsed by Bragg's battery--Worth's Operations-Engagement with
the Lancers-Storming-party under Captain Smith-7th Infantry under Captain
Miles-Reinforcement under General Smith-Attack on Federacion Hill and
Fort Soldada-Taken and occupied-Storming-party under Lieutenant Childs-
Independence Hill-Sortie from the Bishop's Palace-Palace taken-Operations
under General Taylor-Approach to the Grand Plaza-Capitulation-Terms of
the Convention
. . 174
CHAPTER XII.
Evacuation of Monterey-Policy of the Capitulation-Views of the Administra-
tion-General Taylor's Letter-Retrospect of Mexican affairs-Elevation of
Paredes Pronunciamento in favour of Santa Anna-His arrival at Vera Cruz-
Permission to pass through the Fleet-Termination of the Armistice-Projected
Expedition against Tamaulipas-Opinions of General Taylor relative to the Pro-
secution of the War-Saltillo occupied by the American troops-Protest of the
Governor of Coahuila-Advance to Agua Nueva-General Wool's Expedition
against Chihuahua-Arrival of Wool's column at Monclova-Marches to Parras-
Tampico occupied-General Taylor marches upon Victoria-Reconnoissances
towards Labradores and Linares-Arrival of General Scott in Mexico-With-
drawal of troops from General Taylor-Orders consequent thereon-Santa Anna's
March from San Luis Potosi against General Taylor-Ruse of General Taylor—
Forces of Santa Anna-Angostura-February 22d-Summons of Santa Anna to
General Taylor to surrender-Taylor's Reply-Battle of Buena Vista-Skir-
mishes-Result of the Action
190
CHAPTER XIII.
Action of the 23d-Commencement on the American left-Enemy's Columns of
Attack-Advance of Lombardini's and Pachecho's Divisions-O'Brien, with his
Artillery and 2d Indiana Regiment, ordered to repulse them-Retreat of the 2d
Indiana Regiment-American Reserve ordered up-Second Column of Attack
repulsed at Angostura-Troops on the Plateau reinforced by Artillery and Infan-
try-Arrival of General Taylor on the Field-Confidence restored-The gallant
Mississippi Regiment-The Enemy driven back on the American left-The con-
test on the Plateau-Movement of the Cavalry on the Enemy's right checked-
Batteries of Sherman and Bragg-Baggage-train threatened by Cavalry-Dan-
gerous Position of the Enemy's Cavalry-Ruse of Santa Anna-Mexican
Reserve ordered up-Terrible Service of O'Brien's Artillery-Slaughter of the
Illinois and Kentucky Regiments-Deaths of Colonels Hardin, McKee, and Clay
-Washington's Battery-Gallantry of Lieutenant O'Brien-Repulse of Minon's
Cavalry-Close of the Battle-American and Mexican Losses
CHAPTER XIV.
212
CONQUEST OF NEW MEXICO.-Recognition of the War, and Disposition of the
Forces General Kearny--Army of the West-Instructions from the War Depart-
ment--March from Fort Leavenworth--Arrival at Council Grove--The Prairies
--Bent's Fort-Proclamation by Colonel Kearny-March resumed--Las Vegas
--Expected Battle-Tacoletè-Pecos--The Cañon--Capture of Santa Fé-
Appointment of Officers-Departure of General Kearny for California.--CON-
QUEST OF CALIFORNIA.-Commodore Stockton-Colonel Fremont-Kit Carson
-Counter-revolution-Battle of San Pasqual-San Bernardo-Battle of the
San Gabriel-Reoccupation of Los Angelos-Return of General Kearny . 224
CHAPTER XV.
Colonel Doniphan's Expedition against the Navajoes-Treaty with the Indians—
The Zumians-March upon Chihuahua-Battle of the Brazito-Town and Val-
ley of El Paso-March continued-Enemy's position at the Sacramento-Battle
of the Sacramento-Occupation of Chihuahua-March for Saltillo-Affairs in
New Mexico-Plot discovered-Second Conspiracy-Governor Bent murdered
-Pueblo de Taos-Insurrection quelled
CHAPTER XVI.
266
Government determines upon making Vera Cruz the base of a new Line of Ope-
rations-Vera Cruz-Description of the City-San Juan d'Ulloa-By whom
founded-Description of the Fortress-Its Capture by Acle, Lorencillo, and
Bodin-Taylor notified of the intention to reduce his Force-Scott ordered to
Mexico-Reaches the Rio Grande-Appoints the Island of Lobos as the place
of Rendezvous-Description of Lobos-The Arrival of Volunteers-Reconnois-
sance by Scott and Conner-Preparations for Disembarking upon the Beach at
Vera Cruz-Disembarkation of the Troops-Investment of the City-Gallant
co-operation of the Navy-Skirmishes with the Enemy-Investment completed
-Scott's Despatch to the War Department-The Batteries opened-Skirmish at
Puente del Medio-Harney's brilliant affair at Medellin-Overtures for the Sur-
render of Vera Cruz and San Juan d'Ulloa-Commissioners appointed-Cere-
mony of Capitulation-Scott's Despatch to the War Department-Alvarado
-Effects of the bombardment of Vera Cruz
CHAPTER XVII.
291
Scott receives information of the Battle of Buena Vista-The course of Santa Anna
-Forced Levy attempted by Gomez Farias-Civil War in the Capital-March
of Santa Anna upon the Capital from San Luis Potosi-He is met by a Deputa-
tion from the City-Enters Mexico in triumph-Is installed President of the
Republic-Reconciles conflicting Parties-Collects a new Army-Fortifies the
Road to the Capital-Formation of Guerrilla Bands-Address of Santa Anna to
the Mexican People
CHAPTER XVIII.
316
Scott commences his March for the Capital-Twiggs thrown forward in advance
-Reaches Plan del Rio-Is joined by the General-in-chief-Description of
Cerro Gordo Scott determines upon turning the Position-A new Road cut-
Twiggs ordered to take up his Position-Is met by the Enemy-Gallantry of 7th
Infantry-Dashing Charge of Harney's Brigade-They capture a Hill in the rear
of Cerro Gordo-Mount a Battery in the Night-Wonderful Exertions of the men
-Morning of the 18th of April-Scott's celebrated Order-Position of the Mexi-
cans-Battle of Cerro Gordo-Storming of the Heights-Operations of Shields's
Brigade-Shields dangerously wounded-Defeat of the Enemy-Fruits of Victory
Scott's Despatch to the War Department-Worth enters Puebla
CHAPTER XIX.
321
Astonishment of the Pueblanos-Appearance of the American Troops-Their
Characteristics-Embarrassing Position of the General-in-chief-Discharge of
the twelve months Volunteers-Prospects of Peace-Mexican Affairs-Defiance
of the Mexican Congress-Proclamation of General Salas-Anaya declares the
Capital in a state of Siege-Coalition of the Mexican States-Scott's Address to
the Mexican People-Feeling of the United States Government-Buchanan's
Letters-American Commissioner appointed-Mexico refuses to Treat-Con-
dition of the American Army-Arrival of Reinforcements
340
CHAPTER ΧΧ.
The American Army concentrated at Puebla-Scott determines to advance on the
Capital-Description of the Route-Twiggs reaches Ayotla―The Divisions close
up-Reconnoissances upon El Penon-Advance by the National Road abandoned
-The Army moves round Lake Chalco to the Acapulco Road-Description of
the March-Concentration of the Divisions upon the Acapulco Road . . 353
CHAPTER XXI.
The Defences around Mexico-National Road; El Peñon, Mexicalcingo-Aca-
pulco Road; San Antonio, Churubusco, and Contreras-Toluca Road; El
Molino del Rey, Chapultepec-Interior Defences-Position and Force of the
Mexicans-Movement of Worth's Division upon San Antonio-Reconnoissances
across the Pedregal—Twiggs marches upon Contreras-Valencia's Fortifications
-Indecisive Result of the Day-Smith bivouacs in the Village of Contreras-
Perilous Position of our Troops-Victory of Contreras
CHAPTER XXII.
362
Contreras-San Antonio-Worth's Operations on the 20th-Topography of the
Battle-Grounds of Contreras, San Antonio, and Churubusco-The Advance on
Churubusco Scott's Plan of Battle-Description of the Mexican Defences at
Churubusco The Battle commenced-Operations of Twiggs-Terrible Position
of Taylor's Battery-Attack of Shields upon the Mexican Reserve-Bravery of
the Mexicans-Gallant conduct of the New York and South Carolina Regiments
-Mexican Defence of San Pablo-The Deserters-San Antonio forced and
turned by Worth-His advance upon Churubusco-Storm of the Tête-du-Pont-
Effect of Duncan's Battery-Storm and Surrender of San Pablo-The Mexicans
routed at all Points-Daring Charge of Harney's Dragoons-Result of the Vic-
tory-Mexican and American Loss
375
CHAPTER XXIII.
Scott's Note to Santa Anna-The Reply-Armistice-Its questionable Policy-
Peace Negotiations-Mexican Commission-Boundaries-American Project-
Mexican Counter-Project-Failure of Negotiations-Infringements of Armistice
-Warlike temper of the Mexicans-Scott's Letter to Santa Anna-His Answer
-Trial of the Deserters-Sentence and Execution
CHAPTER XXIV.
386
Hostilities recommenced-Reconnoissances-Valley of Mexico-Defences around
the City-Description of Chapultepec-Molino del Rey-Casa de Mata-Strength
of the Mexican Lines-Storm of Molino del Rey-Capture of the Mexican Bat-
tery-Repulse of the Victors-The Battery retaken-Storm of Casa de Mata-
Terrible Fire of the Mexicans-McIntosh's Brigade repulsed-Duncan's Battery
-Surrender of Casa de Mata-Mexican Loss-American Loss . . . . 402
CHAPTER XXV.
Defences of the Southern Gates-Pronounced impracticable-Scott determines to
assault Chapultepec-Formidable Character of the Works-Mask Movement
upon the Southern Gates-Movements of Pillow and Quitman-The Batteries
opened upon Chapultepec-Operations of Twiggs on the San Angel Road-As-
CONTENTS.
xiii
sault of Chapultepec-Its Capture-Worth's Movement against the Garita of
San Cosmé-His Success-Tacubaya Causeway crossed by Quitman-Garita
Belen carried-The City of Mexico taken-Surrender by the Mexican Authori-
ties-Quitman Marches to the Grand Plaza-American Colours hoisted on the
National Palace
411
CHAPTER XXVI.
Isolated Condition of the American Army-Guerrilla Warfare-Attack on McIn-
tosh's Train-Reinforced by Cadwalader-Skirmish at the National Bridge-
Arrival at Jalapa-Battle of La Hoya-Gallantry of Captain Walker-Cadwa-
lader's Report-Pillow's Reinforcement-General Pierce-Attack on Lally's
Train-Skirmish at Paso de Ovejas-At the National Bridge-At Cerro Gordo
-At Las Animas-Arrival at Jalapa-American Loss
CHAPTER XXVII.
443
American Army in Mexico-Quitman appointed Governor-Scott's General Orders
-A Contribution levied on the Capital-Arrangement of the Troops-Difficulties
of General Scott-Approach of Reinforcements-Establishment of new Posts
along the line-Peace Prospects-Circumstances favourable to Negotiation-
Mexican Prisoners-Correspondence between the Archbishop of Mexico and
General Scott-Arrival of Reinforcements-Assessment of the Mexican States-
Contemplated Operations-Condition of General Santa Anna-Increase of the
Peace Party-Election of Herrera-Negotiations-Recall of Scott . . . 457
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Naval Operations in the Gulf of Mexico-Capture of Tuspan-Perry determines
on the Capture of Tabasco-The Squadron assembled off Tabasco bar-Organi-
zation of a Flotilla-The ascent of the River-The Flotilla fired upon by a Party
of Mexicans under General Bruno-The Enemy repulsed-Perry casts anchor at
the Seven Palms-Divides his force-Assaulted by the Enemy-Debarkation of
the Naval Army-Hidalgo's breast works forced-Capture of Fort Iturbide-The
City surrenders
CHAPTER XXIX.
468
Consequences of the Occupation of the Capital-Condition of the Mexican Govern-
ment-Disorganization of its Army-Santa Anna retires to Guadaloupe Hidalgo
-Circular of Señor Alcorta to the Commandants-General-Resignation of the
Presidency by General Santa Anna-His Letter to the Mexican People-Circu-
lar of Señor Pacheco-Reasons for abandoning the Capital-The future intentions
of the Government developed-Santa Anna sets out for Puebla-Reflections
upon his Reverses
CHAPTER XXX.
475
City of Puebla threatened by General Rea-Situation of the Garrison-Loss of an
American Detachment-Puebla invested-Summons of General Santa Anna to
Colonel Childs-His noble Reply-Operations of the Besiegers-General Santa
Anna leaves the city to intercept General Lane-Successful Sortie from the
Garrison-The Besiegers Reinforced-Severe Street-fight-Approach of Geners'
Lane The Siege raised.
485