Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-16
mo. 24.1
-'"' II
FLAG SHIP USITEp STATES. }

ST.
Bay of Monterey, Oct. "a, 1912
To his Excellency Governor Juan Bau,isla Avarado.
Senior: AS il was natural TO suppose, under crcun-
stances such occurred IN Monterey in the past week,
rumors not true have been spread by vicious or
,houphtless persons which may awaken fuse aud dig
auietnr approximations in the ladies' Of Monterey as
the object and intentions of Ihe American squadron in
this port; happily Tie conduct oil the American forces
throughout while they had entire and quiet possession
Of the port furnishes the best proof of their designs and
in,entons since nothing has been wanting vindcae
the character of American sailors and marines from
every suspicion of having entertained even intention
10 commit u crime.
have the honor to enclose to you III this envelope
copy of my general order, which publicly read
ON board Of each Of the vessels which made the
attack before the boats manned for dsembarka.
iion and happily for the Of truth and justice,
the order read board of this vessel i'll
of the Mexican commissioners, Srs Narvaes and Abre.
go, 10 whom it explained by Sr Labn, the inter.
prefer whom the Mexican officers brought on beard.
Permit me to repeat here to the authorities of Mon.
tepy and OF the Republic of Mexico thu, they have
cause for nquietude respects the presence of the
American squadron on tie coast OF California.
have represented frankly the which brought
here, and my conduct for the future will be governed
entirely by that Of the Mexican authorities towards the
United State, ind their citizens for whose interests the
United States maintain large squadron in the Pacific.
| profit Of this occasion to repeat assurance &c,
THOMAS AP c. JONES.
mo 25.l
GENERAL ORDER.-lt appears to me scarcely neces
sary caution American against the dctestabe
crime of pillagng and mareatipg the innocent nha
bitaDts Of countries taken in time OF war.
While the battle and the conflict last, every must
do his utmost to take and destroy, but when the flag
shall be lowered 6ll hostility must cease, and be
the protectors of all, the oppressors of none To
speak clearly, and that may misunderstood
his duties, the following regulations will be vigorously
observed:
First On disemborking no one shall leave the beach
until the officer in command gives The order for march
ing
Second No musket shall be discharged, nor shall
any hostility whatever be commiitcd without the ex-
press order of the officer commanding the troops on
shore.
Third. The boat officers and guard will anchor their
respective boats my be TO the shore, where
they Goat in safety, and will remain in them pre-
pnred 10 defend themselves against any attack and will
attentiveiy observe the signals made from the vessels
as well as hose from the force on shore.
Fourth No shall leave the ranks, or enter into
any house, under any pre;ext whatever without the
express orders Of an officer lie, all avoid insulting or
offending any innocent inhabi,ant whatever, and let
them particularly avoid that eternal disgrace which
would be attached TO and to that of our coun
try in consequence Of the slightest to woman
even though she be of the lowest grade
Fifth Ii is prohibited TO make any booty whatever ;
for he who robs prize of the merest trlfe not
only loses all right 10 his share in the prize, but exposes
himself also 10 be severely punished in another manner
Sixth. Lastly, all are entfea.ed not to su!ly the
brilliant success which hope to gain by any act
which it would cause blush 10 acknowledge beinre
God and our country.
THOMAS AP &. JONES,
Commander OF the Squadron in the Pacific
Flog Ship U. s., at sea, Oct. Is, 1912.