Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-22
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HEADQUARTERS ARxr OF occUrArIos,

HEADQUARTERS ARxr OF OccUrArros,
Camp before Monterey, Sept 25 1896
SIR AT the 23d inst, while troops
closely engaged in the lower part OF the city, reported
in my last despatch, received by a flag, a communca
ton from the Governor of State Of New Leon, which
is herewith enclosed, mo. - To this communication
deemed my duty 10 return an answer declining TO al
low the inhabitants leave the city By eleven o'clock
p M the I'd division, which had entered the town IRON
the direction Of the Bishops Palace had advanced within
square OF the principal plaza, and occupied the city
up TO that point. The mortar had, in the meantime,
been placed in battery in the cemetery, within good
range Of the town, and served throughout the night
with good effect
Early in The morning OF the gath, received flag
from the town, bearing communication from General
Ampudi:, which enclose mo; 20 and to which re-
bearer Of the flag cessation Of fire until IL o'clock,
which hour appointed to receive the final answer OF
General Ampuda at General wor,h's headquarters Be
fore the appointed time, however, General Ampudia had
sgni6ed to General Worth his desire for personal in
terview with mo, for the purpose Of making definite
arrangement. An interview was accordingly appointed
for o'clock, and resulted m the naming OF commits
sion draw up articles Of agreement regulating the with
dawal Of the Mexcan forces, and temporary cessation
OF hosilities. The commissioners named by the Mexi
can Generals Ortega aud Requena
and Don Manuel M. Llano, governor Of New Leon.
Those named tho American side General Worth,
General Henderson, Governor of Texas, and Colonel
Davis Mississippi volunteers. The commission finally
settled upon tho articles, Of which encsse copy mo.
~ tho duplicates Of which (n Spanish and Engsh) have
been duly signed Agreeaby TO the provisions Of the 9TH
article, troops have this morning occupied the eIta
del.
II will be seen that tho terms granted the Mexican gar
rson are less rigorous than those first imposed The gal
ant defence OF the town. and the fact OF recent change
OF government IN Mexico believed 10 be favorable 10 the
ntereAi of peace, induced TO concur with tho COM
mission In these terms, which WILL trust, receive the
approval Of tho government The latter consideration
also prompted the convention for temporary cessation
OF hostiliies. Though scarcely warranted by my IN
structons yet the change Of affairs since those nsruc
lions were issued, seemed 10 warrant this beg
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tho views Of tho government ia these particulars
l. regret TO report that Captain Williams, Typographical
engineers, and Lieut. Tere, iH infantry, have died Of
the wounds received IN the engagement Of tho 2lst
Capt GOllin 9Th nihnuy, was wounded (noI badly
on tho Odd.
1 sm, sir. very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
u. TAYLOR,
Major General U. y. A. Com.
Washington, DC
D. Franco De p; Morales, Gcssrnor Of !Nsp Leon 10
Major General TAYLOR.
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MosrrREr, Sept 90, 8 O'Clock, a. m
Asyou arc resolved 10 occupy the place by force OF
S"d !, a. every cost, as hs honor and dS peors 20 h
10 do, thousands OF victims, who from Indulgence and
want Of means, find themselves ~ The theatre Of
rights, which in all tunes, and all countries humanity
tends. AS governor Of the State, and legitimate repre-
sentative Of tho people, their to you,
hope from your civilization aud refinement, that whatever
may be the event Of tho present contest you will issue
orders that families shall DO respected or will grantn
sonable timo for them TO leave the capital.
have tho honor TO salute you general chief Of tho
army Of patton Of the United States aud 10 assure
you Of my highest consideration.
God aud liberty.
Generalinchie Of tho Army Of Occupation Of the Unit
ed States.
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ID. Pedro qmPEda, geaeraiia chief 10 Major General
Taylor.
Translated
uEADQUARTERs MoSrEREY,
Sept. %, 1910, o o'clock, p. IN.
SENoR GENERAL Having nude the defence of
which, believe this city susceptible, have fulfilled my
duty, and have satisfied that military honor which, in
cerian manner TO all armies Of the civilized
world.
To prosecute tho Defence therefore, would only result
in distress TO the population who have already suffered
enough from tho mslorunes consequent on war aud
taking for granted that the American government has
manifested disposition negotiate, propose you TO
evacuato the city and its fort, taking with tho per
sonee and naterieiie which have remained aud under
the assurance that harm shall the nh abtan
who have taken part in tho defence.
BE pleased to accept the assurance Of my most dsiin
guished consideration.
PEDRO DE AMPUDIA.
To Senior Don Y. Taylor,
General-in chief Of the American Army
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