Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29

oil The Army oil Occupation oil the United States,
and TO assure you Of my highest consideration,
God and Liberty. FRASco DR. P. MORALES.
GrsEnALrs.Cn,rr Of Ike Army q Occupation Of o. S.
mo. AID. Pedro Ampudia, Generafin-ehiJ
TO Major General Tayi0r--[ Translated
HRAparARrEns AT Monterrey,
Spf %. 1862 o'eioek r. M
SExoR GENERAL Having made the defence
OF which believe this city susceptible, have fu-
filed my duty, and have satisfied that military hon
or which, in certain manner, is common TO all
armies of the civilized world.
TO prosecute the defence, therefore, would only
result in distress 10 tie population, who have al.
ready suffered enough from the misloriunes conse.
quent on war; aud, taking II Tor granted that the
American Government has manifested disposition
TO negotiate, propose 10 you TO evacnae The city
and its fort taking with me the Pers0aef and mate
riel which have remained, and under the assurance
thai no harm shall ensue TO the inhabitants who
have taken part 10 the defence.
Be pleased 10 accept the assurance OF my most
distinguished consideration.
PEDRO DE AMPUDIA
To Senior Don a. TAYLOR,
DISTINGUISHING Of the American Army
mo. 81 HEApouARrERs Amy or occurArIoS
Camp before Monterey. Sept, "a. 1916.
o'clock A. ~
Sin: Your communication bearing date at nine
O'Clock p. NJ on The 23d instant, has jus, been re-
ceiycd by the hands Of Col. Moerno
Ia answer to your proposition TO cvacnate the
city and fort with all the personnel and aterie OF
war. have TO state that my duty compels me to de-
cline accedine TO il. A complete surrender Of the
town and garrison, the latter as prisoners Of war,
is now demanded. But such surrender will be up.
on terms; and The gallant defence OF The place,
credable alike TO the Mexican troops and nation,
will prompt me 10 make these terms as liberal as
possible. The garrison will be allowed, al yo.s
option, aer laying down its arms 10 retire TO the
interior, on condition OF not serving again during
the war, or until regularly exchanged. need
hardly say that the rights Of non'combatanls will
be respected.
An answer to this communication isrequired by
| ~ O'clock. If you aasent TO an accommodation
an officer will be despatched nj once under ln
strnciions 10 arrange the conditions.
am, sir, very respectfully your obedicnt servant
y. TAYLOR,
Major Gen. U. s. A.. commanding
Senior d. PRDRo DE AMPuDIA,
Gcncral-in-chief Monterey.
Terms Of capiiulaiion of the city Of Monterey, thu
capital Of Nuevo Leon, agreed upon by the IN
dersigned commissioners, TO vii Gen. Worth
the United States Army, General Henderson
Of the Texan Volunteers. and Colonel Davis, o
the Mississippi Riaemen. on the part oil MAJ"
General Taylor commanding in-cief the une'
States forces. and General Raquenn, and Gener
al Oriega, Of the army Of Mexico, and Scno
Manuel NJ. Llalo Governor Of Nnevo Leon, OF
the part Of Senior General Don Pedro Amruda
commanding-in chief the Army Of the North o
i Mexico.
i Art. J. As the legitimate result Of the opera
tons before this place, and The present position
the contendng armies, il is agreed that the city
the Qualifications, cannon, munitions OF war, an
all other public property. with the undermeniione
exceptions. be surrendered 10 the commandin
General of The United States forces now al Monte
rey.
J Art O. That the Mexican forces be allowed I
retain the following arms, to wit: the commission
ed officers their side arms the infantry their arm
and Announcements, the cavalry their arms and az
, coulrements, The artillery one field battery, not
, exceed six pieces, with twenIy.onc rounds of an
munilion
y Art. B. That the Mexican armed forces retir'
| within seven days from this date, beyond the lIn
s formed by the pass Of the Rinconada the city I
, Linares, and San Fernando de PFesas.
e Art. 4. That the citadel Of Monterey be cyaci
. aied by the Mexican and occupied by tho Amer
J. can forces Tomorrow morning at 10 O'clock.
! Ant g. TO avoid collisions and for mntu
!, convenience. that The troops of the United Stat
d will not occupy the city until the Mexican fore
G have Withdrawn, except for hospital and storm
IS purposes
Art g. That the forces Of the Urited Stat
{ will not advance beyond the line specified 10 q