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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... fire rang terribly through the air , and with horror the Captain saw flames leaping out from his lower block - house , the point at which the savages were attacking . Now the fearful truth flashed over his mind - they were to choose be ...
... fire rang terribly through the air , and with horror the Captain saw flames leaping out from his lower block - house , the point at which the savages were attacking . Now the fearful truth flashed over his mind - they were to choose be ...
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... fire against them , the men used such exertion that they kept it under , and before day raised a temporary breastwork as high as a man's head . Although the Indians con- tinued to pour in a heavy fire of ball , and an innumerable ...
... fire against them , the men used such exertion that they kept it under , and before day raised a temporary breastwork as high as a man's head . Although the Indians con- tinued to pour in a heavy fire of ball , and an innumerable ...
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... fire until their aim would be cer- tain . There was a pause , a shouting of orders , and then the men charged fearlessly on . Then another volley , and one officer after another sunk down pale in the agonies of death . All around was ...
... fire until their aim would be cer- tain . There was a pause , a shouting of orders , and then the men charged fearlessly on . Then another volley , and one officer after another sunk down pale in the agonies of death . All around was ...
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... fire - arms , and every other manifestation of joy . General Arista , the commandant in the city , commenced extensive operations for the destruction of the gar- rison under Major Brown . On the 3d , a battery opened upon the fort , and ...
... fire - arms , and every other manifestation of joy . General Arista , the commandant in the city , commenced extensive operations for the destruction of the gar- rison under Major Brown . On the 3d , a battery opened upon the fort , and ...
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... fire , and immediately all other sounds were drowned in the fearful roar of artillery . Resigning the battle to this terrible engine , the infantry and rifle corps leaned upon their pieces , and watched the opposing columns as they ...
... fire , and immediately all other sounds were drowned in the fearful roar of artillery . Resigning the battle to this terrible engine , the infantry and rifle corps leaned upon their pieces , and watched the opposing columns as they ...
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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.