The Sun.
London, England, 1846-10-30 00:00:00

S OCTOBER 30, 1846.

new her acquaintance with her " dear Johnny," and all
ends happily. The comedy is admirably written ; the
dialogue is always smart, and not unfrequently witty,
and there is a vast deal of character about the play,
The characters, in fact, are all individualities, living-,

breathing, walking, talking people—not mere generali-
ties. It was capitally acted, and put upon the stage in
the best possible style. It was announced for repetition
amidst the loud applause of a crowded house, and we con-
gratulate Mr. Webster in having added one more to the
alrepdy numerous managerial triumphs which he has
achieved, and an excellent comedy to the Hay market
repertoire.

AMERICAN NEWS.

ARRIVAL OFSHE HIBERNIA

EIGHT DAYS LATER FROM THE UNITED

STATES.

CAPTURE OF MONTEREY AFTER HARD

FIGHTING.

LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY.
The Royal Mail steam-ship Hibernia, Captain
Ryrie, arrived here this morning at a quarter to six
o'clock with the usual mails and fifty-five passengers.
By her we have received our usual files of papers to
the day of sailing, the 16th instant, she having made
the trip, including her calling and stay at llalifax, in
twelve days and a half. She brings very important
intelligence. The American arms have been success-
ful against the Mexicans at Monterey, which city,
after a gallant defence, was compelled to capitulate
on the 24th of September.
The following are extracts from the papers
_ _ _

Since the sailing of the last steamer, we have e received
intelligence of a very startling nature from the army,
After a tedious march, General Taylor and the forces
under his command came in sight of Monterey on the
18th of September. The men were much wearied, and
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began to give out, their food having been spoiled by
severe rains. The advance were immediately saluted
with a heavy cannonade, the sound of which acted like a
charm en the jaded men. All became life and motion,
and severe fighting followed. On the 20th, a successful
attack was made by General Worth on the Mexican
forts, routing the artillery and capturing their ordnance.
On the 22d, the well-fortified palace of the Bishop of
Monterey was attacked, and after a severe struggle was
captured. On the 23d, the whole Mexican force, about
double the American, was driven into the plaza, where,
unable to runaway, the Mexican soldiery occupied the
houses which surrounded the square, keeping up an in-
cessant fire from the windows. The conflict was tre-
mendous, lasting from early morning till late night. The
24th brought a cessation of hostilities, by the capitula-
tion of General Ampudia. The America❑ loss is 500 in
killed and wounded.
NEW WAR POLICY.

The United States Government having given orders
to the army to " quarter on the enemy," the vigorous
prosecution of the war, under such circumstanceF, will
probably lead to a spedier peace than could have hemn
obtained under the very humane and liberal p )licy
hitherto pursued. The Mexicans appear to have loikk d
upon American humanity as an evidence of cowardice.
Our last advices from Monterey are to the 25th of Sep-
tember. Nothing new from California or New Mexico.

Ohio Regiment—Col. A. M. Mitchell, slightly; Capt.
James George, slightly ; First Lieut. and Adjutant A.
W. Armstrong, very severely ; First Lieut. N. Niles,
severely ; First Lieut. L. Mutter, slightly.
Mississippi Regiment—Lieut.severel
Col. A. H. McClung, y; Capt. R. N. Downing, slightly ; First Lieut.
li. F. Cook, slightly ; Second Lieut. R. K. Arthur,
slightly.

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has been every thing that could be desired. operations,The part
which each corps contributed to the success of the day
will appear more fully in future reports. To Major-
Generals Generals Butler and Henderson, and Brigadier-Generals
Twiggs and Worth, commanding divisions, I must ex-
press my obligations for the efficient support which they
have rendered, particularly so to Brigadier General
Worth, whose services, from his detached position, have
been most conspicuous.—I am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Z. TAYLOR, Major-Gen., U.S.A. Com.
The Adjutant-General of the Army, Washington, D.C.
(No. 90.)
Headquarters Army of Occupation,
Camp before Monterey, Sept. 23,1846.
Sir,—l have the gratification to report that the Bishop's
Palace was gallantly carried yesterday by the troops of
the 2d division. In the course of the night the batteries
below the town, with one exception, were abandoned
by the enemy, and this morning occupied by our troops.
To-day the 3d Infantry, with the field artillery of the Ist
division, the Mississippi and Tennessee Regiments, and
the 2d regiment of Texas Riflemen, (dismounted), have
been warmly engaged with the enemy in the town, and
have driven him with considerable loss to the plaza and
its vicinity, which is yet strongly occupied. A portion
of the 2d division has also advanced into the town on the
right, and holds a position there. The enemy still main-
tains herself in the plaza and citadel, and seems deter-
mined to make a stubborn resistance.
I am particularly gratified to report that our successes
of yesterday and to-day, though disastrous to the enemy
have been achieved without material loss.
I cannot speak in too high terms of the gallantry and
perseverance of our troops throughout the arduous ope-
rations of the last three days.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. TAYLOR, Major-General U. S. A. Corn.
The Adjutant-General of the Army, Washington, D.C.
(No. 91.)
Head-quarters, Army of Occupation, Camp before
Monterey, Sept. 25, 1846.
Sir,—At noon on the 23d inst., while our troops were
closely engaged in the lower part of the city, as reported
in my last dispatch, I received by a flag a communication
from the Governor of the state of New Leon, which is
herewith enclosed (No. 1). To this communication I
deemed it my duty to return an answer, declining to
allow the inhabitants to leave the city. By eleven
o'clock, P.M., the 2d division, which had entered the
town from the direction of the Bishop's Palace, had
advanced within one square of the principal plaza, and
occupied the city up to that point. The mortar had, in
the meantime, been placed m battery in the cemetery,
within good range of the town, and was served through-
out the night with good effect.
Early in the morning of the 24th, I received a flag
from the town, bearing a communication from General
Ampudia, which I enclose (No. 2), and to which I re-
turned the answer (No. 3). I also arranged with the
bearer of the flag a cessation of fire until 12 o'clock,
which hour I appointed to receive the final answer
of General Ampudia at General Worth's head-quar-
ters. Before the appointed time, however, General Am-
pudia had signified to General Worth his desire for a
personal interview with me, for the purpose of making
some definitive arrangement. An interview was accord-
ingly appointed for one o'clock, and resulted in the
naming of a commission to draw up articles of agree-
ment regulating the withdrawal of the Mexican forces,
and a temporary cessation of hostilities. The commis-
sioners named by the Mexican General-in-Chief were
Generals Ortega and Requena, and Don Manuel M. Llano,
Governor of New Leon.

Those named on the American side were General
Worth, General Henderson, Governor of Texas, and
Colonel Davis, Mississippi volunteers. The commission
finally settled upon the articles, of which I enclose a
copy (No. 4), the duplicates of which, in Spanish and
English, have been duly signed. Agreeably to the pro-
vision of the 4th article, our troops have this morning
occupied the citadel.

It will be seen that the terms granted the Mexican
garrison are less rigorous than those first imposed. The
gallant defence of the town, and the fact of a recent
change of Government in Mexico, believed to be favour-
able to the interests of peace, induced me to concur with
commission in these terms, which will, I trust, receive
the approval of the Government. The latter considera-
tion also prompted the convention for a temporary cessa-
tion of hostilities. Though scarcely warranted by my
instructions, yet the change of affairs since those instruc-
tions were issued seemed to warrant this course. I beg
to be advised, as early as practicable, whether I have
met the views of the Government in these particulars.
I regret to report that Captain Williams, topogra-
phical engineers, and Lieutenant Terrant, Ist infantry,
have died of the wounds received in the engagement of
the 21st. Captain Gatlin. 7th infantry, was wounded
(not badly) on the 23d.—1 am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
Z. TAYLOR,
Maj, Gen. U. S. Army, commanding.
The Adjutant General of the Army,
Washington, D. C.
(No. 1.)
D. Franco. De P. Morales, Governor of New Leon, to
Major General Taylor.
(Translated.)
Monterey, Sept. 26, 8 o'clock, A.M.
As you are resolved to occupy the place by force of
arms, and the Mexican General in-chief resolved to de-
fend it at every cost, as his honour and duty require
him to do, thousands of victims, who, from indigence
and want of means, find themselves now in the theatre
of war, and who would be uselessly sacrificed, claim the
rights which in all times and all countries humanity
extends. As Governor of the State, and a legitimate
representative of the people, I state that case to you, and
hope from your civilisation and refinement, that what-
ever may be the event of the contest, you will issue
orders that families shall be respected, or will grant a
reasonable time for them to leave the capital.
I have the honour to salute you General-in. Chief of
the Army of Occupation of the United States, and to
assure you of my highest consideration.
God and liberty. _

FRANCO DE P. MORALES,
General-in-Chief of the Army of Occupation of the
United States.

(No. 2.)
D. Pedro Ampudia, General-in-Chief, to Major-Genera]
Taylor.
(Translated.)

Head-quarters at Monterey, Sept. 23, 1846,
Nine o'clock, P.M.
Senor General—Having made the defence of which I
believe this city susceptible, I have fulfilled my duty,
and have satisfied that military honour which, in a cer-
tain manner, is common to all armies of the civilised
world.

To prosecute the defence, therefore, would only re-
sult in distress to the population, who have already suf-
fered enough from the misfortunes consequent on war ;
and taking it for granted that the American Govern-
ment has manifested a disposition to negotiate, I pro-
pose to you to evacuate the city and its fort, taking with
me the personette and materiette which have remained,
and under the assurance that no harm shall ensue to the
inhabitants who have taken a part in the defence.
Be pleased to accept the assurance of my most distin-
guished consideration.

PEDRO DE AMPUDIA.
To Senor Don Z. Taylor, General-in-Chief
of the American Army.
(No. 3.)
Head-quarters Army of Occupation.
Camp before Monterey, Sept. 24, 184 G.
Seven o'clock, A.m.
Sir,—Your communication, bearing date at nine
o'clock, P.M., on the 23d inst., has just been received by
the hands of Colonel Moreno.

In answer to your proposition to evacuate the city and
fort with all the personal and material of war, I have ts
state that my duty compels me to decline acceding to it.
A complete surrender of the town and garrison, the
latter as prisoners of war, is now demanded. But such
surrender will be upon terms, and the gallant defence of
the place, creditable alike to the Mexican troops and
nation, will prompt me to make those terms as liberal as
possible. The garrison will be allowed, at your option,
after laying down its arms, to retire to the interior, on
condition of not serving again during the war, or until
regularly exchanged. I need har4ly say that the rights
of non-combatants will be respected.
An answer to this communication is requested by
twelve o'clock. If you assent to an accommodation, an
officer will be dispatched at once, under instructions to
arrange the conditions.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. TAYL JR, Maj.-Gen. U. S. A., Commanding.
Senor D. Pedro de Ampudia, General-in-Chief,
Monterey.

Terms of Capitulation of the City of Monterey, the
capital of Nuevo Leon, agreed upon by the under-
signed Commissioners, to wit : General Worth, of the
United States army; General Henderson, of Texan
volunteer; and Colonel Davis, of the Mississippi
Riflemen, on the part of Major-General Taylor, Com-
manding-in-Chief the United States forces: and
General Raquena and General Ortega, of the army
of Mexico, and Senor Manuel M. Llano, Governor of
Nuevo Leon, on the part of Senor General Don Pedro
Ampudia, Commanding-in-Chief the army of the
north of Mexico.
Art. 1. As the legitimate result of the operation
before this place, and the present position of the
tcon-
tending armies, it is agreed that the city, the fortifica-
tion, canncn, the munitions of war, and all other public
r ty, wthiethotolamernuanoddeiromgengtoi
nonoreadl oe fx theee Il
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render
property,
to r
forces, now at Monterey.
Art. 2. That the Mexican forces be allowed to retain
the following arms, to wit: the
commissioned officers
their side arts; the infautr/ their arms twoutrq-