Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-10

I 2oih. II any donbt shoald arise as 10 tn,
meaning of any of the articles of this capitula
ton, they shall be construed in the name
| most favorable to the Spanish garrison.
| Answer-The above articles 10 be interpret
ed agreeably TO their literal and expresse,
| meaning.
2ist: The present capi,ulailon shall be sign
ed and exchanged by the general of The A;neri
can army, and the comman,snt Of this PROVING,
as soon IA possible, and al latest by ) O'Clock
, in the afternoon, each returning their respec
! tive original.
| Fort of 81. Charles. Barancas, 2sth May, 1918
O'Clock IN the MOI ntng.
(Sigued) JoSEPH MAsor.
| (SigneU ANDREW JACKSON,
Maj. Gen. Com'dg.
Additional articles which ale to have the
same force as the primary, and extended in
compliance with what has been agreed npo,i
Isl. The maine required OF the Alabama ciIei
rs opayhoia. The commaudant of this province
engages IN the name OF his government, that
the SAID chief shall never return to the Floridas
Approved.
I'd. Ii any vessels of war of H. G. majesty DIES.
tined for this port, should arrive with "a supply
OF provisions or money, they shall be freely al.
miited, as well as spanish merchant vessels.
Approved.
ST. Charles. Barancas, 2sth Nav. 1878. .
O'Clock, II. III.
(scned) .IosEpH MAsoT,
(Slsued) ANDREW JACKSON
Maj. Gen. Com'dg.
Head Quarters, Dtsisiou IF the .Soutk.
Pensacola, May 10Th. 1915.
Major Gen. Andrew jackson has
found ii necessary 10 take possession
of Pensacola lie has not hcen prompt-
ed In tins measure from wish Co extend
the Territorial limits of the q. ). or from
any unfriendly feeling OF the par, Of the
American Republic TO The Spanish 90
vernment. The Seminole Indians. inlabi-
Ting the territories OF Spain, have for
more than two years past, visited our
frontier settlers with all the horrors of sa-
wage Observation-Disclosures women have
been butcllered and the cradle stained
with blood of innocence. These a,roci-
lies, II was expected would have early at.
iraciec the attention of the Spanish, 90
eernmcni, and faithful TO existing trea-
ties, speedy measures adopted for their
suppression.
The obligation to restrain them was
acknowledged but weakness was alleg-
Ell with concession, that so far from
being able 10 control, the Spanish auiho
lies were. often compelled from policy or
necessity 10 issue munitions OF war TO these
savages, thus enabling, if not exciting
the so raise the loniahawk against us. The
immuiable laws of self defence therefore
compelled the American government TO
take possession OF such parts of the Flo
rldas IN which the Spanish authority could
not be maintained. Pensacola was found
IN this situation, and will be held un,il
SPAN can furnish military strength suiii-
Gent To enforce existing treaties. Spa
nisb subjects will be respected Spanish
laws will govern in all cases affecting pro-
neTfNr and "A 70, III
religions guaranteed, and trade alike free
10 all nations.
Col. King viii assume the command of
Pensacola, as military and civil governor.
The Spanish laws far as they affect
personal rights and property will be en-
forced. Cot. King will take possession
oithe archives of the province, and appoint
some confidential individual to preserve
them. u Is all important that the re-
cords OF titles and property should be
carefully secured. He will rause an Ell
Qniry to be made into all Tie landed pro
perry belonging 10 The king Of Spain
and have possession taken of it. The
claims of property within the range Of
gun shot of fort Carlos lie Barancas will
he scrupulous.y examined into, and should
they prove valid. a rent allowed, but pos
session in no wise given. This proper
~ Is necessary TO the United States and
under lis laws may be held, an eauiya-
lent being paid
The revenue laws of The u. States will
he established and capt Gadsden is ap-
pointed 10 act as collector with full pow
ers TO nominate such sub. officers as in
his opinion will be necessary TO the faith
full discharge Of the trust imposed on
him. He will apply 10 the governor Of
Pensacola for military aid in all eases
where il may be necessary to correct at
.empts al illicit trade.
(Sisned) ANDREW JACKSON,
Maj. Gen. Comd'g.