. The life and military services of Lieut-General Winfield Scott, including his brilliant achievements in the war of 1812, in the Mexican war, and the pending war for the Union. the action had just commenced. General Brownhad hastenedjto bring up the brigade of Ripley; and forthis purpose the 21st regiment was detached to the left,and moved to the support of Scott, with the intention ofattacking the enemys left; but they arrived too battle was Such was the activity of Scottsmovements, and the impetuosity of his attack, that theenemy were already routed and pursued.^ General Br
. The life and military services of Lieut-General Winfield Scott, including his brilliant achievements in the war of 1812, in the Mexican war, and the pending war for the Union. the action had just commenced. General Brownhad hastenedjto bring up the brigade of Ripley; and forthis purpose the 21st regiment was detached to the left,and moved to the support of Scott, with the intention ofattacking the enemys left; but they arrived too battle was Such was the activity of Scottsmovements, and the impetuosity of his attack, that theenemy were already routed and pursued.^ General Browns official report, the British oflicial report by Adju-tant-General Baynes, and the newspaper accounts, all combined andcompared, will give a very accurate view of tliis battle In addition,reference may easily be made to General Worth, General Jesup, andothers who were present and active hi the battle. Genei il Browns Official Report says, that the greatest exertions weremade by the 21st regiment to gain their position in time; but in vain;for the zeal and gallantry of the line commanded by General Scott waa«uch, that its advance upon the enemy was not to be THE PLAIN AND DAY OF CHIPPEWA. II 1 The battle of Chippewa was an exciting and in somedegree poetic scene. It was fought at the close of a longbright summers day. On one side rolled the rapids ofthe deep Niagara, on the other was seen the verdure ofthe northern forest. The plain on which the hostileforces met was level and smooth, as if prepared for themeeting of the warriors of ancient knighthood. The besttroops of England wheeled into it over Chippewa Bridge,and the regiments of America, cool and disciplined,marched to meet them in combat. The- sun shone down,and brilliant arms flashed in his beams. Each movementof the troops was distinct. As the battle deepened, finebands of music mingled their melody, in sudden bursts,with the roar of artillery and the moans of the wounded. The battle ended, and many were
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