Sketches of the campaign in northern Mexico : in eighteen hundred forty-six and seven / by an officer of the First Regiment of Ohio volunteers.

218 TAYLORI'S CONGRATULATORY ORDER.
Orders He ad- Quaccters, Army of Occpation,
No. 123. (camp near Xozter ey, Se2ptember 27, 1846.
The commanding general has the satisfaction to congratulate the army under his command upon another signal triumph over the Mexican forces. Superior to us in numbers,
strongly fortified, and with an immense preponderance of
artillery, they have yet been driven from point to point,
until forced to sue for terms of capitulation. Such terms
have been granted as were considered due to the gallant
defense of the town, and to the liberal policy of our ownJ
government.
The general begs to return his thanks to his commanders,.and to all his officers and men, both of the regular and volunteer forces, for the skill, the courage, and the perseverance
with which they have overcome manifold difficulties, and
finally achieved a victory, shedding luster upon the American"
arms.
A great result has been obtained, but not without the loss
of many gallant and accomplished officers, and brave men.
The army and the country will deeply sympathize with the
families and friends of those who have thus sealed their
devot;on with their lives.
By order of Major General TAYLOR,
W. W. S. BLIsS,
Assistant Adjutant General.