The Mexican War and Its Heroes: Being a Complete History of the Mexican War, Embracing All the Operations Under Generals Taylor and Scott, with a Biography of the Officers. Also, an Account of the Conquests of California and New Mexico ... Illustrated with Accurate Portraits and Other Beautiful EngravingsLippincott, Grambo, 1850 - 487 páginas |
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... arriving there but ten years after the ärst settlement , and within a short time after his brother Hancock nad been murdered by the Indians . Here he founded his perma- nent abode , and here the subject of our biography , received his ...
... arriving there but ten years after the ärst settlement , and within a short time after his brother Hancock nad been murdered by the Indians . Here he founded his perma- nent abode , and here the subject of our biography , received his ...
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... arrived before the enclosure , begging provisions , and requesting admittance . The commandant gave them something to eat , but refused to open the fort . Suspecting stratagem , he examined all the arms , served six rounds of ammunition ...
... arrived before the enclosure , begging provisions , and requesting admittance . The commandant gave them something to eat , but refused to open the fort . Suspecting stratagem , he examined all the arms , served six rounds of ammunition ...
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... protest , was but a tool of the military authorities at Matamoras . " The advance of the cavalry fortunately arrived here in season to arrest the fire , which consumed but three or four 22 MAJOR - GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR .
... protest , was but a tool of the military authorities at Matamoras . " The advance of the cavalry fortunately arrived here in season to arrest the fire , which consumed but three or four 22 MAJOR - GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR .
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... arrival . We found two or three inoffensive Mexicans here , the rest having left for Mata- moras . " Without ... arrived in Matamoras on the 11th , and accord- ing to expectation , entered at once upon active measures for the ex ...
... arrival . We found two or three inoffensive Mexicans here , the rest having left for Mata- moras . " Without ... arrived in Matamoras on the 11th , and accord- ing to expectation , entered at once upon active measures for the ex ...
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... arrived , with the cheering intelligence that all was still safe at Point Isabel . Yet the danger which menaced that place , was too imminent to admit delay in relieving it ; and Taylor , therefore , resolved on marching there ...
... arrived , with the cheering intelligence that all was still safe at Point Isabel . Yet the danger which menaced that place , was too imminent to admit delay in relieving it ; and Taylor , therefore , resolved on marching there ...
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The Mexican War and Its Heroes: Being a Complete History of the Mexican War ... Visualização integral - 1849 |
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Página 237 - On motion, resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary, and delivered to Dr. DODS, and that they be published in the newspapers of the city. " JOHN P. HULBERT, Chairman.
Página 132 - This species infests a great variety of plants, and is to be found throughout our country from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Página 65 - Illinois), which had been joined by a section of Captain Sherman's battery, had become completely outflanked, and was compelled to fall back, being entirely unsupported. The enemy was now pouring masses of infantry and cavalry along the base of the mountain on our left, and was gaining our rear in great force.
Página 68 - ... Bragg, who had just arrived from the left, was ordered at once into battery. Without any infantry to support him, and at the imminent risk of losing his guns, this officer came rapidly into action, the Mexican line being but a few yards from the muzzle of his pieces. The first discharge of canister caused the enemy to hesitate, the second and third drove him back in disorder, and saved the day.
Página 23 - ... had to do, the obligations of patriotism, justice, humanity, and religion. It would not be easy to find among us a man. who has won a purer fame ; and I am happy to offer this tribute, because I would do something, no matter how little, to hasten the time, when the spirit of Christian humanity shall be accounted an essential attribute and the brightest ornament in a public man.
Página 130 - One attempt to cross was made at the village bridge, another at the upper bridge, and a third at a ford about three miles from the works. At the two first he was repulsed by the regulars — at the ford by the brave volunteers and militia, where he suffered severely in killed, wounded, and prisoners : a considerable body crossed the stream, but were either killed, taken, or driven back.
Página 57 - ... defensive. This will be infinitely painful to you, and for that reason distressing to me. But I rely upon your patriotism to submit to the temporary sacrifice with cheerfulness. No man can better afford to do so. Recent victories place you on that high eminence, and I even flatter my-self that any benefit that may result to me personally from the unequal division of troops alluded to will lessen the pain of your consequent inactivity. You will be aware of the recent call for nine regiments of...
Página 57 - But, my dear General, I shall be obliged to take from you most of the gallant officers and men, (regulars and volunteers,) whom you have so long and so nobly commanded.
Página 68 - O'Brien, with two pieces, had sustained this heavy charge to the last, and was finally obliged to leave his guns on the field — his infantry support being entirely routed. Captain Bragg, who had just arrived from the left, was ordered at once into battery. Without any infantry to support him, and at the imminent risk of losing his guns, this officer came rapidly into action, the Mexican line being but a few yards from the muzzle of his pieces.