Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-05-12

10 interfere with any arrangements NECESSARY =
the continuance OF the friendly relations no" eA'
istiny between the two governments
The Mexican patty recrossed 10 the risht oanS
and after short absence returned, sta''.S sna,
Gen. Romuo Vcgo would receive 1en, WI" o,an
on the right bank OF the rver-'heif own ST.
tion-ior the reception OF any coHi'nuli'ea' ~
which Gen. Worth might have 10 MAKE i'o''i 'Ae
commanding general.
nied by Lieut.. Smith, aid-de camp Lieu!s. Ma
sruder. Deas and Blake, attached TO his stan; 10
se,her with Lieut.. Knowlton as interpreter; On
arriving al the right bank olthe river, 6en. worm
was received BY Cen Vega with becoming coui-
tesy and respect, and introduced 10 inc "au'ho1l.
lies OF Malamoras" represented 10 the person "
the Licepciado Casares. On Inc MEXICAN pdl'
were present, Gen. Vega, the Lcenclaoo oasd'es'
two officers represented as cavalry oniceIo o an -.
ter,reter, with person named Juan ~. 1a'Zd'
Official de DefensOrcs. ), ..s
Alter The usual copflesieS on Hee,'"s, "a"
stated by Gen. Worth that he was the osaf1 ~
despaiches from Ia. commanding genera, VI .n1
American forces 10 Gen. MeJiG, and 10 Inc ciVi'
anthor;,;es ~ Ma,a,ncras. a written and IN.
sealed document, was produced, and Gen. Vega
desirir, 10 krow us contents, il was carefully
read. and l.ansl ted into French by Lieut.. kno~t-
ton. and afterwards translated into Spanish BY
the Mexican interpreter. Gen. Vega lhen sa'cd,
thai he had been directed TO receive such commu-
nicalons as Gen. Worth might present from his
commanding general; going on TO say, thai Inc
march of the u. S. troops into part oil The Mex
lean territory, Tamaulipas, was considered as an
&c, of war.
Gen. Uo.h.-"I am we'll aware that some OF
The Mrxican people consider j: an aggressive ac;,
bul interrupted by he Mexican Interpreter, and
alter slight discussion OF the international qnes-
ton on The part ofGen. vcgal Gen. Wo:th re-
pca.ed the above remark adding that II was not
So considered by his Government; that the army
had been ordered there nv his Government, and
there i, would remain; whether rishi:uiy or o;ner-
wise, ttat was question 10 be settled between
Tie Two Governments. Gen. Vega, still disposed
10 argue the merits of The case, was told by Gen.
Worth, that "he came 10 stale facts, not 10 argue
them"
Gen. Worth then stated that he had been sent
with dispatches from his commanding general 10
Gen. Mejia; that Gen. Mejia had refused 10 re-
ccvs it from him personally, adding, with en-
pha3is and some degree OF watmth-"l now state
that | withdraw this dispatch, having read il
merely "a an act OF courtesy to Gen. Vega thai,
in addition 10 The written despatch 10 Gen Me-
Tia, | am authorized ID express verbally the SEN
limcn,s with which the commanding genera pro-
posed 10 carry out the instructions ct his Govern
nen in which he hoped 10 preserve The peace.
able relations between The Two Governments,
leaving all questions between the two countries
10 be settled between the two Governments; ard
il hereafter Gen. Meja wished 10 communicate
with Gen. Taylor, he must propose The means
assuring Gen. Vega that, shout Gen. MeJia pre-
sent himself or send bis communications by a
suualern officer, in either case, he would be re-
ceiyed with proper courtesy ard respect. The
question fright oi territory was again opened by
Gen. Vega, who asked how the United STATES
Government would view the matter should The
Mexican troops march into or occupy portion
oflhe territory OF the United States. Gen. Worth
replied that Gen. Vega might probably be lam-
liar with the old proverb, Sufficient for the day
is the evil thereof" and that iii would be time
enough 10 consider such matters when the act
was perpeiraled."
This proveIb did not appear 10 have been trans
lated by the Mexican interpreter, but was re-
ceived b. General Vega with a smile and slight
shrag.
Gen. Worta-"Is the American Consul in ar
rest or liz prison7"
Gen Vega-"No"
Gen. Horth-Is he now in the exercise o! his
proper lunctions7"
Gen. Vega, ader apparently consulting with
the Licenciado CasaIes Tor moment replied
that he was.
Gen. HorA-"Then, as an American officer
in the name of my Government and my COM
manding general, demand an interview with
the Consul OF my country"
No reply.
against the United Slatesl"
Gcn. Veca.-"No."
70, ia Tho twn countries sill al
peace?"
Gen. N,gG.-"Yes."
General Hmit-"Then | again demand an
with the Consul Of my Government IN
Matanoras--in presence, of course, OF these gen.
Ilemen or am other thai the Commanding Gene
raj in Matamoras may be pleased 10 designate"
General Vega reiterated that he was in the pro
per exercise of his fanclions-thal he was not in
arrest, nor were any Americans in Ma,amoras
in arrest; that he would submit. the demand 10 Ge-
neral Mejia, adding that he thought there would
be great difficulty. This demand was repeatedly
made, 10 the most emphatic manner, and a reply
General Vega stating that the Consu
continued in The exercise of his functions, and
that the demand would be submitted 10 General
Meia.
Here The interview was suspended, while the
Licenciado left the party, 10 submit, as we under
Stood, the demand for an interview with the Con-
sui 10 General Mejia. While engaged in friend
Is intercourse, General Worth stated 10 General
Vega, in an informal manner, as an evidence OF
The good faith, intentions and dispositions OF his
Commanding General, that he was well aware OF
the importance Of Brazos Santiago TO The COM
nerce and business community OF Matamoras-
that he would respect their laws and customs,
and freely grant entrance and exit 10 all Mexican
aal other vessels trading with malamoras on the
70 n fph
S!aes. leaving all questions arising therefrom TO
be settled hereafter by The two Governments. Al
the expiration Of abou' a quarter OF an hour, the
Licenciado returned, and reported that Genera
Melia would no, accede 10 the request for an in
terview on The part OF General Wo.ih, saying
nothing. toxcyer relative 10 the question OF The
Consul
Gen Vega was then again informed that the
dispatches attended 10 be delivered 10 Gen. MeIIa
by Gen. Worth in person would be returned by
him (Gen. W)to his commanding General, con-
sideriny any other disposition of Them as disre-
spec,ful to him, repeating that they had been
read 10 Gen. Vega in courtesy 10 him, and that
Gen Meia must take his own means OF commu
nca,ing with Gen. Taylor that whether Gen.
Mejia sent a superior or sIballern officer 10 Gen.
Taylor, al all times accessible, he would De re.
ceiyed with becoming courtesy and hospitality,
presenting IL Inc SdIIc fiulS "ihVb n.iu SSolSt!
document for the civil authorities OF Metamoras,
which was received by Gen. Vega aud immedi-
aely transferred 10 Tie Liccneiado Casarcs.
Gen. T,ca.-"Is il the intention Of Gen Taylor
10 remain on the lett bank OF the Rio Grande =
Gen. HoM -"Most asSnredlu; and taeyc to re-
man until directed otherwise by his Govern
men."
Gen. Vega remarked Ina; I'VE" felt Indignation
al seeing lie American Gag placed on the Rio
Grardc, portion Of the Mexican territory
Gen. Wo7!h replied, 'llat was matter OF taste
notwithstanding, that, thcre it would rcmain."-
The army had been ordered 10 occupy is present
position byiis Government il came in peaceful
rather Than bclliseranl altitude, with dcltermi-
nation TO respect The rights and customs Of those
on the right bank ofhe Rio Grande while il offers
protection 10 all an The Left bank within their own
territory.
No reply having been received fom Gen. We
ga relative 10 the demand for an interview with
The American consul, the question was again in
troduced BY Gen. Worth, and The demand for the
last time reiterated.
Gen Vega promptly refused to accede TO The
demand, replying, without waiting for The inter-
uNn