Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1844-05-25
AssoS JoSBs, Secretary Of State.

Translation Of letter from DON J. M 1Orne, Msaisler
ot WG Of Merico, 10 General Adrian Vol eo0lman-
der-tn-chtef Of the army Of the norih.
| God and Liberty !-MExIco, JuLr 7. is43
by the accompanying documents your exceIency will be
fully informed that Mr.. Samuel Houston has proclaimed nm
amsce In the department of Texas consequence Of the
admission Of the propositions made by lawyer Robinson
with the view that they should basis for discus
sion which may lead agreement calculated to preserve
the rights Of the Republic and combine its interests with
those OF Texas and unaerable consistency and good
ah should ever attend the operations OF the Government it
has resolved to admit the of the nation the propo
lons Tor an armce, and that such armce be concluded
between the two parties agreeably the laws of war.
In consequence, his excelency the Provisional President
directs me to inform you that hosies against Texas are 10
be immediately suspended all points Of the line under your
command that you TO withdraw your advanced par
ties and parties OF discovery and observation and all Other
forces which you may have destined modest the enemies
IN The country occupied by them that you are to suspend
while the armistice lasts your march towards the centre Of
exas with strong body OF cavalry, you bad been ORDER
eo 70 90 by putting yourself at its head in the supreme
des OF the "a and the 2sh Of june and in those carried by
your field adjutan, lieutenant Of cavalry Don Jose Wash
neton EayrS,. by post the 9Th instant You will not
however, tail TO employ in the settlement enlistment and
equipment Of the said body and of the forces under you
command the $50, 900 which have been you in two
parcels nor to make the other preparations In your power
because until the negotiation shall arrive at definite
cuson we should lie prepared for peace for war the
sacred interests Of the Republic may require.
In order that the armsce may be concluded in the terms
h1cd by the usage and practice Of war; you will give official
notice to Mr. Samuel Houston shat he should appoint
m'ssione who, jointly with those chosen by your elf may
form the supuaons according TO the following rules be
observed on your part
l. The armlstce shall be submitted for the approval Of the
supreme Government, notwithstanding that hostites are 10
be Immediately suspended
II shall be stipulated in the armisice that the so-caed
Government Of Texas shall 10 this ca
tai Of the Republic who may make TO its Supreme Govern
en' me propositions which they may judge proper The
pass o. The propositions brought by the lawyer Robinson
ana which are to serve subjects for discussion.
o. The amist'ce sh, last all the time necessary Tor that
ogec' but reasonable period shall be allowed for befoe
e renewal OF hosties, should be determined by either
" vac parties interested to do giving previous notice,
Is customary IN similar cases.
:. me commissioners shall enjoy the securities
granted TO those sent by the department. Of Yucatan and
WINE coming staying, and going they shall be protected by
'ne avs and authorities Of Mexico.
MS e1ceency the Provisional President well Satisfied Of
tne ccumsPec'ion which you will display in the use Of the
powers now conhded you, which meed by the Gene
VINO mas led the arms Of the Republic TO gather new so
rIss on the fields Of Texas
assure your eTceency Of my most aeconaie consider
''oh 'no esteem TORNEL.