Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-02-13

mission reassembed and the points Of equalization agreed
upon Ae short recess we again repaired to the
which we had parted from the Mexican commissioners thew
ardy joining and slow in executing the
OF capuiation The 9TH, S,h and 9th articles were added
during this session. At late hour the English original was
handed Gen. Taylor for his examination the Spanish ORR
gna ha ling been Gen. Ampudia Gen Taylor signed
and delivered the instrument submitted to
hun, and returned to receive the Spanish copy with the sig
nature Of General Ampuda, and send that having General
Iayors signature that each General might count rsI2n The
original to be retained by the other Gen. AmPuda did
sign the instrument expected but came himself to
meet the commissioners He raised many points which had
been settled, and evinced disposition make the Spanish
differ in essential points from the English Gen.
Worth absent Finally, he required sign the in
srumeEt prepared Tor his commissioners and the English
original was e with him tina, he might have it translated,
(Which he promised TO do that ngh and be ready the next
morning with Spanish duplicate of the English instrument
left with him. by this the instruments would be
made correspond and he be compelled admit his
ledge Of the contents OF the English original before he
signed it,
The morning the commission again met again the
tempt made had been often done by solicitations
gain grant in addition the compact Thus had,
at their request adopted the word capitalization in lieu Of
render they wished to substitute stipulation for cap-
luton 1t finally became necessary to make peremptoy
demand for the immediate signing Of the English insru-
men by General Ampuda and The literal translation (now
perfeced by the commissioners and their general. The
Spanish instrument first signed by Gen. Ampuda Destroy
ed presence Of his commissioners the translation Of
instrument coun,ersgned by Gen. Taylor, and delivered
The agreement complete, and it only remained to
cute the terms.
Much has been said about the construction of article of
the captuaton copy of which is hereto appended What
ambiguity there may be in the language used there
perfect understanding by the commissioners upon both sides
TO the intent of the parties. The distinction made be-
tween light artillery equipped and manGuvred as such, de-
signed for and used in the field and pieces being the
nent OF fort clearly stated side and That
comphended theirs appeared in the fact that repeatedly
they asserted their possession of light a e and said they
had battery light pieces Such conformity Of opinion
existed among commissioners upon every which
finally adopted that consider them, in their sphere,
jointly and seveay responsible for each and every article Of
the capituaon. If, as originally viewed by Gen Worth,
conduct has been accordance with the peaceful policy Of
Government, and shall in any degree tend
that policy may congratulate ourselves upon the part
have taken. If otherwise, will remain deliberate
opinion that the terms Of capituaon gave all which could
have followed of desirable result from further assault Il
in the power of the enemy retreat and to bear with
him his small and such battery contemplated in
the captuaton The other grants such honor
able in conquerng army to besow, and which cost mag
nanimi,y nothing to give.
The above ecoectons submitted to Generals Hende
and Worth for correction and addition that the msepre
senaton Of this transaction may be prevented statement
made whilst the events recent and the memory fresh.
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Colonel Mississippi Riasmen
CAMP NEAR MONTEREY, October Z, 1916.
The above correct statement Of the leading facts
neced with the transactions referred to- according my
collection is however, proper that should further state
that my first impression was that no better terms than those
first proposed, the part Of Gen. Taylor ought to have
been given, and said TO General Taylor when found
him disposed yield the request Of General Ampuda and
at the time gave it opinion that they would bs
accepted by him before left the town. General Taylor
piled that he would risk where could be avoided
that he wished avoid the further shedding Of Blood and that
he satisfied that Government would be pleased with
the given by the capula,ion and, being myself per-
uaded Of that fact yielded my individual and wishes,
and under that shall be ready defend the
terms Of the captulation.
J. PINCKNEY HENDERSON,
Major General Commanding the Texan Volunteers.
not only counseled and advised the opportunity being
offered by the generanchie the first proposition but
daily and approved the decision taken by General
Taylor in respect to the latter did every member Of the
commission, and for good and sufficient military and national
and stand ready all times and proper places de-
fend and sustain the action Of the commanding general and
participation Of the commissioners Knowing that maignants
the emor being off work discret and misrepresen
the case, Gas had anticipated feel Obliged to COL Davis
| for having thrown together the material and facts
| w. J. WORTH,
| Brig. Gen. commanding ID division.
MONTEREY, OcToBEn IL, 1916.
Terms Of the capulaon Of the city Of Monterey the CAPT.
tai of Nueva Leon, agreed upon by the undersigned commits
oners to wit, General Worth, of the United States army
General Henderson, Of the Texan volunteers and Colonel
Davis, OF the Mississippi femen the part of Major Gene
raj Taylor, commandugn-chief the United States forces
and General Requea and General Ortego Of the army Of
Mexico, and Senior Manuel NJ. Lano, Governor Of Nueya
Leon, the part Of Senior General Don Pedro AmPudin,
Article l. As the legitimate result Of the operations beforo
this place, and the position Of the conendng armies
it agreed that the city, the Notifications cannon, the
tons of and all other public property, with the under
mentioned exceptions be surrendered to the ~r--oihs gen
eral Of The United States for g..
g to wit the commissioned officers their side
the infantry their and the caval-
ry their and accoutremens the artillery one field bat
terry not to exceed six pieces with twenty rounds am
muntion.
Art 3. That the Mexican armed forces retire within seven
days from this date beyond the line formed by the pass the
Rconada, the city Of Lnares and San Fernando Pusos
Art 4. That the citadel Of Monterey be evacuated by tho
Mexican and occupied by the American forces Tomorrow
morning, at 10 o'clock.
Art S. To avoid collisions, and for mutual convenience
that the troops of the United States will occupy city
until the Mexican forces have withdrawn except for hospital
and storage purposes.
Art 6. That the forces of the United States will not ad-
beyond the line specified in the third article before the
expiration eight weeks until the orders Of the respective
Governments can be received.
Art. Z. That the public property be delivered shall be
turned and received by officers appointed by the COM
handing generals of the two armies.
Art. .. That all doubts to the meaning of any Of the
preceding articles shall be solved equitable construction
and principles Of libeali,y TO the retiring army.
Art 9. That the Mexican fag when struck the citadel,
may be sauled by its own battery.
w. j. WORTH,
Bngader General u. s. Army.
J. PINCKNEY HENDERSON,
Maj. Gen. commanding the Texan volunteers.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.