Battle at Cerro Gordo Reveals Mexican Stronghold Flank Route
The report details Gen Scott's plan to storm Cerro Gordo's fortifications after a reconnaissance. Twiggs eyes the enemy's left flank while Harney leads a driven assault on the right to seize a key position. The narrative notes the challenging terrain and the strategic feint to turn the enemy's line, with Worth Shields and others delivering support as Gen Wool's division advances toward victory.
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Bravery at Cerro Gordo Ends in Prolonged Victory
General Scott’s forces stormed Cerro Gordo and surrounding forts after fierce crossfire and steep climbs. General Twiggs and Harney led bold assaults driving enemy from key positions while Worth and Pillow pressed the left and right flanks. A large prize of prisoners, cannons, and war materiel fell to the American army, with Santa Anna notably fleeing.
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Matamoros commission named for magistrates exam
Gen Cushing has appointed Cam Stephen Hay Don Carlos Princi eo Galbert and Cap PC Shannon to examine and act as magistrates in Matamoros and dependent districts. A court may form with four members and appeal to the commandant Gen Taylor ordered alcaldes to assess public property value for US property lost to Mexican robbers. Property value estimated at 17,500 with liquidations in cattle or corn. Alcaldes to work with other towns’ authorities to fix each district share. Quartermaster receipt noted for all timbert. Also an advertisement extols Wiel, Pine and Restatarive HieckPar medicine products and their claimed cures, with notices of sale in Columbus and other towns.
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