Republic. There was no longer a national government, a competent municipal authority, or even a police force which could be relied on to regulate the fallen city. Having accomplished the work of destruction, the responsibility of reconstruction was now imposed upon him; and first among his duties was the task of providing for the safety and subordination of that slender band which had been so suddenly forced into a vast and turbulent capital.
Note.—We shall record as very interesting historical facts, the numbers with which General Scott achieved his victories in the valley.
Forces.
| He left Puebla with | 10,738 rank and file. |
|---|---|
| At Contreras and Churubusco, there were | 8,497 engaged. |
| At El Molino del Rey and La Casa Mata, | 3,251 " |
| On 12th and 13th September, at Chapultepec,&c. | 7,180 " |
| Final attack on city, after deducting killed, wounded, garrison of Mixcoac and Chapultepec, | 6,000 |
Losses.
| At Contreras and Churubusco, | 137 killed. | 877 wounded. | 38 missing. |
|---|---|---|---|
| At El Molino, &c., | 116 " | 665 " | 18 " |
| September 12th, 13th, and 14th, | 130 " | 703 " | 29 " |
| Grand total of losses, 2,703. |