The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-25

/ they might be examined before they were handed to
the prisoners. From this statement which 10 believ
cd TO be true it - difficult to conceive uT-
on what ground or charge, Mr. Togno be still
| held close prisoner by this Government. This
person has been resident of Mexico for the last six
teen years. His department during that time has
been quiet peaceabe, and exemplary in all respects.
Such conduct surely ought to influence those whose
duty 1t is to investigate this cause and produce his
discharge, is understood there is evidence of
criminal design on his part to aid the Texan prison
ers In making their escape. The fact Of the short
ropes and strings of leather Ono doubt used by the U
5. officers in packing their baggage from Acapulco to
this place. cannot be considered indication of
| improper motives on the part of MIR. Togno as he
did net know Of their being in the bundles, and re-
peaedly urged the officer examine the clothes
that every thing was right. This department was
! not that of man seeking opportunity TO commit a
| criminal act against the authority of Mexico; an
act which if he was desrous 10 commit he would have
endeavored to accomplish secretly, and not in the open
| daylight and undisguised manner in which he pre-
scented himself to the officer in command at the CON
vent. 1t was deed of charity deserving commenda-
| tion-not punishment
| The undersigned was pleased to learn two days
since, that order had been gwen for the discharge
of Mr.. Togna. 1t seems he has been mistaken in re-
gard to that rumoI; but be requests that His Excel
lency, MI. de Bocanegra, will be pleased to turn his
attention TO this and the aggrieved party
(who has been so long imprisoned without the benefit
! OF traD to be liberated.
! The undersigned has the honor to present to His
Excellency Mr.. de Bocanegra the assurance of his
| high consideration
| POWHATTAN ELLIS.
| To His Excelency, Jose MARIA DE BocANEcRA,
/ Minister of Foreign Relations and Government.
Mr.. de Bocanegra to Mr. Ellis.
TRANSLATION
Palace OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT,
Mexico 30th March, 1912
| Under date the 18th instant the undersigned had
the honor to communicate to h Excelency the En-
voy Extraordinary and Minister Penipotentiary of the
United States of America that information had been
sought relative to the arrest of John Togno, which is
alluded to in the note of that Legation Of the 1h Of
| the month.
That information has been received, from which it
appears that the Commandant General was ordered to
proceed summary against Togno, account of his
having been accused of attempting to introduce to the
Texan prisoners confined at Tlalteoco several ropes
which were believed to be meant for nothing else
| than to procure their escape.
Information of this act received on the 9th Of
! February, and, although that was q holiday with
view to the prompt administration of justice, his de-
claration under oath was taken. This proceeding
made it necessary to summon several absent persons,
and for that purpose communications were addressed
| TO the Commandant General at Vera Cruz.
Nevertheless, the party concerned was already at
liberty the 2Ist instant, on bail, and the military
authority which had authority in the case, that
Mr.. Togno bailed without having been heard in
his defence.
and the undersigned, Minister of Foreign Relations
and Government has the honor to communicate it his
Excellency Mr.. Ellis; and offer him again the
| RANGES Of his most disting consideration.
J. M: DE BOCANEGRA.
| To his Excellency Mr.. PowHATAN ELLIS
Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Penipolentiary U. S. A.
Col. Cooke and Dr.. Brennan, to Mr.. Ellis
CONVENT OF SANTIAGO CITY OF MEXICO,
March IL, 1912.
| Sir: We have this day been informed that Jose
Antonio Navarro, Esq. our colleague commissioner
from Texas, is now being tried before military tri-
buna in this city, upon charge of treason against the
| Government of Mexico. Mr.. Navarro is native
citizen of Texas and in the present attitude of that
country before the world, having been recognized
independent by several foreign powers and treaties of
amty and commerce being established between them,
cannot be justly under present circumstances, con-
sidered amenabe to such charge in this country
though taken in hostility. We understand the Pre-
sdent of Mexico has given public expression of his
intention to treat all the Texan prisoners taken in
New Mexico prisoners of Our capitua'ion
at Anto Chico, included all engaged in the Santa Fe
expedition, and guaranteed to all an immediate and
unmolested return to Texas. We were captured by
treachery, and detained prisoners in violation OF
every principle of good faith and the laws of nations
| Under these considerations, though we do not &C
knowledge ourselves prisoners of war, we nave a
right demand that be treated less than such
without exception, by this Government.
Having received such outrageous injustice from
the authorities of the Government previous to this
time we have strong reason to believe that Mr.. Ma
varros life is in jeopardy and, under that impression
We call upon YOU as the representative Of a ma
ton the first to recognize country as independent
nterpose your official character for the purpose Of
protecting him from further invasion of his tights
and to prevent any violence being done upon his
life.
Very respectfully, your obedient servants,
RICHARD F. BRENNAN,
i WIN. G. COOKE.
To His Excellency P ELLIS,
Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister PIenipolentiary U. S. A..
Thomas Pratt TO Mr. Ellis.
CARcEL ACcoRDADA,
MEXICO, 18th Feb, 1872
Sir: 1t is probable that the Mexican Government
will give trial ior attempt escape, and the
killing ofthe guard at Aqua Nueve in September
last. have thought prudent to transmit to you, for
your honor's information list of the Of the
Americans who participated in that affair, and who
solicit your honor's interference in their behalf:
James P Ously, taken at Santa Rosas' water holes,
Texas.
David B. Fowler. taken with Capt. Ously.
James Fowler ="
Ezekiel Ballard