New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-05-11

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by his Government, and there II wonld remain I;
whether rghtfuly Other wise, thai was question
TO be settled between the two Governments Gen
Vega still disposed 10 argue the merits OF the case
was told by Gen. Worth that ne came to state
facts not 10 argue them
( Gen. Worth then stated that he had been sent
+ with dispatches from ais Commanding Genera! 10
Ger. Meijs; that Cen Mejia had refused 10 receive
il from him personally. adding, with emphasis ana
some degree Of warmth . nov STATE that with
draw this dispatch having read Ii merely as an act
/ Of courtesy to Gen..Vega, mat IN addition 10 the
written dispatch 10 Gen. Meija, authorized TO
express verbally the sentiments with which the
Inandng General proposed 10 carry out The lnstruc-
lions Of his Government. IN when he hoped 70 pre-
serve The pcaceable relations between the Two Gov
ernmenls, leaving all questions between the Two
countries be settled between the two Govern
ments and If hereafter Gen. Mejia wished 10 com
municate with Gen. Taylor he must propose the
misunderstanding Gen. Vega that, should Gen. MeJia
present himself send his communications by a
subalIern officer in either he would be received
with proper courtesy and respect The question OF
right Of territory was again opened by Gen. vega,
who asked how the United States Government would
view the matter should the Mexican troops march
into occupy portion Of the territory OF the nited
States
Gen. Worth replied tina, General Vega might
probably be familiar with the old proverb. Suit
cient for the day is the evil thereof. and that II
would be time enough consider such matters
when the act was pcrpetrated.'
This prove;b did not appear TO have been trans
lated by the Mexican interpreter, bat was received
by Gen. Vega with smile and slight shrug.
Gen North" Is the American Consul in arrest
or in prison =
Gen. Vega" No.
Gen Worth-"I Is he now in the exercise Of his
proper functions Z!
Gen Vega, after apparently consulting with the
Licenciado Casares for moment, replied that he
was.
Gen North" Then as an American officer, in
the, name OF my Government and my commanding
Gre neral ! demand an interview with the Consul OF
my country
No reply.
Gen North" Has Mexico declared war against
tbe United Statesl"
Gen Vega" No
Gen. Worth.-"A Are the two countries still al
peace p
Gen. Vega.-"Yes."
Gen. Woyth-"Thcn again demand an inter
view with the Consul of my Government, in Mata-
noras-in presence, of course of these gentlemen,
any other that the commanding General In Mata-
moros may be pleased to designate
Gen Vega reiterated that he IN the proper
exercise OF his functions that be was in arrest,
nor were any Americans in Ma,amoros in arrest,
that he would submit the demand 10 Gen. Meja,
adding that he thought there would be great diticul-
ty This demand was repeatedly made, in the mos;
mphatic manner and a reply requested, Gen. Vega
stating that the Consul continued in the exercise OF
Ills functions and that The demand would be submit
ted to Gen Meia.
Here the interview was suspended, while the
Licenciado left the party, TO submit as we under
stood, the demand for an interview with the Consul
10 Gen. Mcjia While engaged in friendly inter
course, Gen. Worth stated to Gen. Vega il an IN
formal manner az an evidence OF the good faith,
intentions and dispositions of mis- commanding
general that he was well aware of the i'm
portance Of BrHzos Santiago TO the commerce
and business community OF Matamoros; that
he would respect their laws and customs,
and freely grant entrance and exit 10 all Next
can and other vessels trading with Maamoros on the
same terms before its occupation by the United
States leaving all questions arising thererom 10 be
settled hereafter by the two Governments. AT the
piraton of about quarter OF an hour the Licen.
ciado returned, and reported that Gen MeJla would
no, accede to the request for interview the part
If Gen w ORTIZ saving nothing, however, relative 10
the question OF The Consul.
Gen Vega was then again informed that the els
patches in tended to be delivered 10 General Meta
by General Worth in person would be returned by
him IGen. w TO his commanding general con
sidering any other disposition oil Them as dsrespect
fu to him. repeating that they had been read TO Gen
cra Vega In courtesy 10 him, and that General
Mejia must take his own means OF commune
eating with Gen Taylor that whether Gen. Mejia
sen, u superior or subalern officer to Gen. Taylor
st all times accessible, he would be received with
becoming courtesy and hospitality presenting, al
the same time written and sealed document Tor
the civil authorts OF Matamoros. which was receiV-
cd 10y Gen Vega and Immediately transferred TO
the Licenciado Casares.
Gen. Vera-. Is il the intention of General
TAYLOR 10 remain on the left bank OF the Rio
Grande =
Gen Worth" Most nssuredly and there TO
remain until directed otherwise by his Govern
ment
Gen. Vega remarked thar We felt indignation
AT seeing the American flag placed on the Rio
Cirandc a portion OF the Mexican territory. Gen
%orih replied that was matter OF taste not
withstandnc that, there i, would remain. The
army had been ordered occupy lis present posi-
ZION by its Government. come In peaceful rather
than beligercnt attitude with determination 10 re
spect the rights and customs OF those on the right
bank OF the Rio 6rande, whila offers protection 10
all ON the left bank within their own territory
No reply having been received from Gen. Vega
/ relative TO the demand for sn interview with the
American Consul, the question was again introduced
/ by Gen Worth and the demand for the last time re-
/ iicratcd.
/ Gen Vega promptly refused 10 accede 10 the de.
mand, replying without waiting tor the interpre'a-
] tlon, Z" No, no.
Gen U0rtb-'I have now 10 state that the re-
fusa of my demand 10 see the American Consul Is
/ regarded "a bellisereut act; and Ii CONCLUSION
| have to add, that The commanding General OF the
American forces on the left bank OF the river VIII
regard the passage OF armed party OF MeNicans.
/ war and pursue II accordingly
The interview here terminated, and Gen. Worth
and staff returned TO the left bank of the river
The above contains the substance of the interview
! between Generals Worth and Vega and. as far as
possible. the exact words and expressions used on
the occasion Lieu;enan,s Knowltou and MagTuder,
of the Is, Artillery, otIhe Typographical Engineers.
and Lieut. Smith OF the SIN Infantry, were present
/ al the interview.
The BLOCKADE OK THE Rio GRANpk--" c
learned last evening that formal protests had been nsde
before the British Cousa by the English houses when h
shipped casceS board the schooaerS Equity and tlo
an Tor Matamorc which tQrned a@ek by the tEltes
States brig Lawrence. OF the mouth OF the Rio Grante
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