True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-10-28

No. ~ TO this communication, deem.
ed il my duty to return an answer declln
inc to allow the inhabitants TO leave the
city. By II O'Clock p. NJ, the I'd division,
which had entered the town from the di
rection of the Bishops Palace, had adj
vance within one square of the principal
plaza. and occupied the city up to that
point The m6rtarhad in the mean time
been placed in the battery in the cenetry,
within good range of the heart ofthe town,
and was served throughout the night with
good effect
Eariy in the morning of the 24lh | re
ceived a flag from the town, bearing
communication from General Ampuda,
which enclose, No. 2, and to which |
returned the answer, no 81 | also ar
ranged with the bearer OF the flag cessa-
ton of fire untiI IL o'clock, which hour
appointed to receive the 6uaI answer of
Gen. Ampudla at Gen Worth headquar-
tiers. Before The appointed time however,
Gen Ampuda had slgnified 70 General
Worth his desire for a personal Interview
with me, for the purpose of making some
de6nitive arrangement. An interview
was accordingly appointed for l o'clock,
and resulted in the naming Of commits
sion to draw up articles of agreement re-
qulating the withdrawal of the Mexican
forces, and a temporary cessation of nos
| Utilities. The commissioners named by
| the Mexican General in Chief were Gen
/ erals Ortega and Reqnena and Don Manuel
nj. Iiano, Governor of New Leon. Those
named on the American side were Gen.
Worth, Gen. Henderson, Governor Of
Texas, and Colonel Davis, Mississippi
volunteers The commission finally set
tied upon the articles, of which enclose
copy, No. A., duplicates of which lin
Spanish and English) have been duly as
signed. AgreeabIy to the provision of the
1th article, our troops have this morning
occupied the citadel,
1t will be seen that the terms granted
! the Mexican garrison are less rigorous
than those first imposed. The gallant de-
fence of the town, aud the fact of a recent
change of Government in Mexico believed
| to be favorable to the interests Of peace,
| induced me TO concur with the commits
sion in these terms which will, trust
received the approval Of the Government
The latter consideration also prompted the
convention for temporary cessation OF
hosraities Though scarcely warranted
by my Instructions, yet the change OF
affairs since those instruction were issued
seemed to warrant this course, beg to
be advised, as early as practicable whether
| have met the views of the Government
these particulars
lam, sir, very respectfully your obcdicnt
servant, Il. TAYLOR.
Maj Gen u S. ArmH CommaniRgv
The ADJ GEN'L Of he army |Fd@tgioH
mo ~ D. Franco De p Morales Gocernor
Of Ne,o Leon, 10 Major General Taylor
TranSiatsd
MONTEREY. Sept 20, S O'clock
As YOU are resolved 10 Occupy the place
bv force of arms, and the Mexican General
i'm chief resolved to defend it at avery cost,
as his honor and duty require him 10 do,
thousands of victims, who, from Indulgence
and want of means, find themselves now
in the theatre of war, and who would be
uscIessIy sacrificed claim the rights which,
in all times aud all countries, humanity
extends. As Governor of the State aud a
legitimate representative of the people,
state their case 10 you, and hope from your
civilization and refinement that, whatever
may he TIE event ofthe present contest,
YOU will issue orders that families shall be
respected, or will grant a reasonable Time
for them TO leave the capital.
have the honor to salute YOU General
in chief ofthu Army Of Occupation Of the
United States, and TO assure you Of the
highest consideration
God and liberty. FRANCO DE p.
MORALES.
Grx'L-rx-CnrET Of Tie Army u Occupation
Of S.
( mo I'D Pedfo Ampudia General-in eheG
TO MAJOR General Iayior-[ Translated
HEADQUARTERS AT MONTEREY.
Sept %, 1866 o'clock p. NJ.
Senior General: Having made the defence
of which believe this city susceptible, |
have fulfilled my duty, and have satisfied
that military honor which, in a certain
manner, is common to all armies of the
civilized world.
To prosecute the defence, therefore,
would only result in distress TO the popu-
lalion, who have already suffered enough
from the misfonunes consequent on war;