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The history of Mexico and its wars; comprising an account of the Aztec empire, the Cortez conquest, the Spaniards' rule, the Mexican revolution, the ... invasion together with an account of Mexican
The history of Mexico and its wars comprising an account of the Aztec empire the Cortez conquest the Spaniards' rule the Mexican revolution the invasion together with an account of Mexican Author:John Frost This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 Excerpt: ... arms. The scene was solemn and impressive; high rocks apparently shutting out even the twinkling of stars, soared up on every side until ... more »lost in the blackened air; thick darkness gathered around the little army, the air seemed clotted with oppressive vapours, and a silence that pained the ear more than the jarring of cannon, hung around. Now and then a solitary vulture moved heavily through the gloom, making the stillness more awful by his foreboding scream. Many a young soldier, whose heart beat high with the longings of ambition, looked up fearfully that night through the frowning shade, and t'irned away to dream of home and sleep his last sleep. T daylight on the 23d of February, btth armies were in rapid motion. Geneial Taylor had reached Saltillo on the pievious night. Near this place Geneial Minon had manceuvered all day, for the purpose of cutting off the expected retreat of the American army, and perhaps of making an attempt upon the town. In order to be prepared for any emergency, the commander appointed four companies of Illinois volunteers to garrison it, assisted by Webster's artillery. He then proceeded to Buena Vista, and ordered forward all the available troops from thai place. REFERENCES. A. M Indiana Regiment, with O'Brien's artil lery. A. M. asd, Ut Position. B. t Companies Illinois 1st Regiment, Febru ary 22d and 13d. C. Washington's Artillery, Feb. 22d and 23d. D. Id Kentucky Regiment, A.M. February 22d. E. 0 Companies Illinois 1st Regiment, Colonel Hardin, February 22d. P. Enemy's Battery, 8 pieces. G. Indiana Brigade, February 22d. H. Kilbnrne's Artillery, detached A. M.Feb. r» I. 2d Illinois Regiment, A. M. Feb. £rd. J. Arkanaas Cavalry, February 22d. K. Howitzer supporting Light Infantry. I.. Mexican Light Infantry, Evenin...« less