New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-09-17

shameful flght and that 10 consequence ne conferred
promotions on the generals chiefs and officers
| Early the next morning presented myself Assn 70
me same camp, reinforced ~ t1St'- ~, = -
drawn from The spsl aud xith the intention OF iorcns
The p.ss a. bat when about - com uenee
the rosmy made bis attack Witch lasted ten minutes
and witnessed. overwhelmed with despair. the deie.s
VI those soldiers worthy of better sis, bscsuse tne
general who unfortunately commanded them bad cut
himself Oh The Consequences OF this success appeared
trrb'e 20 my rgh, The enemy could arrive BY rapid
move the Captal before Il would b. In nv power 10
| render assistance the enemy could BIZ aank move.
mens cut % my detached forces: the enemy h.d OBJ
t.ised fru OF bis victory the power Of bringing the
whole Of bis forces against part only Of mine. snd
fnany the enemy. owing 20 the INSTRUMENTATION and
want Of skill OF general could turn bis prodt the
advantage Of my position
The advanced fort OF san Antonio could no, De main.
tanned because our line bad ben cut ard gave orders
for garrison TO withdraw while protected the for,
.nd nff Dc poaf Of Churu5usco- The enemy advanced
and cut OF part Of the troops that were ret-esng and
sopesrsd In front of our defeDces There
Ibscsd myself the head Of our troops. snd efforts
COS, the ereny good deal Of blood Thelosses although
much 10 be lsmauted naturally proceeded from the re
trssl which was hss,y unexpected ard confused OWING
10 the trains that had pass through narrow sne
fsnked in ito whole extent The defence Was made rom
line 70 line until came to the third whore personally
restrained the enemy and saved the Capital WHICH mao
been 90 unexpectedly placed 10 Danger.
When was occupied on the I'D in recognizing me
frces and manning the batteries having placed myse
again AZ the head Of column which should oner resst
snce IN the last ex,rs ity received communicative
from the General inchsf OF the enemy. proposing sn
srmlsce that nigh, give time 10 listen 70 the propose
tons which msy De- made BY the Commissioner OF we
Government OF the United States % put an end 10 ne
contest be,wen the tao nations. accepted the srmis
tcs and sitter having meeting OF the Ministers re-
solved - listen 10 the shove propositions
The suspension OF hosttiss 10 always blessing De-
cause warts always evil particularly after the failure
Of grand combinations To free the Capital OF ia nor
rors or At least to retsrd them. was m emergency
could resist snd thu when !, presented ire
ma. NJ rfcIs At AM II acc
when two nations IN q state Of wsr. they enjoy
the right OF ecprocsy making propositions wnsa pre-
supyeses the ligston to listen psrpetusi "sf s'
sssurdity because il Is calamity. and the in''ine' o.
s-preservsuon. which Il stronger IN nsnons 'n'n I"
private individuals eouuses us not TO refuse any esp'
/ which may lead 10 an advantageous settlement 80
aioot this step the constitution couiers ample powers
/ on me.
Devoted TO Interests noble and exalted must Al AZ
hazards msntsn the prestige and respect oi the supreme
authority particularly NJ present whfn tne 'SvuV's
should modest the Government they would deprive II
IT the liberty Of dsberang and Il would fall into nt's,
lnsignih .encs in the presence OF enemies VII
still b. explicit Attempts n, s1bseFsive sealuon
/ will be punished in an exemplary manner -,
have still respectable body Of troops. and the IA
iion will sssls, TO maintain is dignity snd Woo. a.
IA Glory. consider myself az free - hao Jn'' W
tanned distinguished victory md there "a no dsneer
,hs, the negotiations OF the enemy will impose upon ne
when their troops and cannon did not inspire me vic
fear We will settle ciih .utes smicsby, II above
all things our honor Is saved aud We will stsn appeal ~
tho sword n force should be- interposei to withhold
from ne Justice md 'he acknowledgement OF me gh's
7 of the nation. ANTONIO LOPEZ DE- SANTA ANNA
Mexico August % lSi7.
important Public Documents The Armisiic, or.
ci0i Correspondence
To the proper calculation OF the spirit with when
the recent armistce entered into before Geo scout
and santa An1a several important docums nts
The olosing the letter addressed by Gen. scott
10 Santa Anna. rendering an srmstice:
HEADSUAsrRRs OF THE ARMY u. AMY.
CovoAcAS. August2l isi7.
To tis Exeelleney the President snd General inehie
OF the Republic of Mexico
srR Too much blood has already been shed 10 This
unns,ursl between the two Republics OF this
continent Il Ia time that the differences between them
should BE- smicably sud honorably settled and II l.
known h your Excelency that Comms.ioner on 'he
part Unlted Stats clothed with fall powers %
ihsi end. q With the army To enable the two Rfpno
lics 20 enter negotiation am willing 20 sligo, 90 rea
sonable terms shor, srmisiice.
shsl wait with impotence until 20 morrow morninR
tlr direct answer ~ this communicative but snail In
the meantime seize snd occupy such positions OUTSIDE
Of the capital ss may deem necessary 10 tho shelter
snd comfort OF this army
have the honor to remain. with hsh consideration
and respecl, you exceleneys moot obedisut servant
To this letter reply returned by the Next
can Secretary Of War Of which the folosingi 10 ha'y
version
Ministry Of War and Marine
MEXICO Aug 81. lsl7.
To His Excenency, Gen wnheli Scott Coma.saier-in
chief OF the Army OF tho U :. oi America.
The Government OF Untsd states Of Mexico. "a In
'ructef By his kxcelency the President Commander IN
cniet 10 reply 20 your communication. IN when you
propose 20 enter into an srmstce with view % avoid
the farther shedding of blood between the great
puocs OF ms continent for the purpose OF hearing the
w'po'togs which may b. made for this purpose by the
"mfnissionor of his exceency the President o. The
oalied States OF Amercs who At the headquarters u
Ttfs 'c ccrisaiys I ,ay--.-... .. 49,.
disregard Of tho rights Of tbs Mexican Republic the
shedding Of blood has become inevitable between the
hrs Republics of the American continent aud your TX
ceency with great propriey qualities this war unnst
nra As well account OF ito origin as tho entecedens
two people Identified by their relations and their in
ter.sis. The proposition Of an srmis,ice TO trminate
this scandal has been received with pleasure by bis tx
c"llency the President Commander inchief as IL viii
enable the proportions 10 be entertained which the Com
missioner Of the Presden, of the uoted States may
make for the honorable termination Of ths
Accordingly the Presiden'. Commsnderin-chlcf di
reefs say 10 your Excelency that he accepts the
proposition enter into srmisce add for this Oh
ct he mas appointed the Brgsiier Generals ID. lgnaco
Mora illsmi and d Bsnito QuijsnO who will be pre-
sent al the time and place which may be designated
His Excsency also instructed me 10 commune ate his
subtraction that the Army OF the United States should
occupy convenient aud httng quarters trusting and
hoping that they will be out Of reach Of the IRE Of the
/ Mexican f0rtihcstons.
have the honor 70 BE- with hlgh consideration and
respect your Exeeleneys most obedient servant
ARcORTA
The same day sehor Pscheco the Secretary OF state
ssu-d the following summons for the assembling OF
I Congress
MINISTRY % INTERNAL AND FoREIeN RELATIONS,
MEXICO. Aug. q. lSi7. !
MosT EXCELLENT Sra: All Msxicsns but especially
The Inhabitants Of this Capital have been witnesses a.
The extraordinary exertons vi ch have been made By
his ENeel-ncy ths Provisional President collect an
army capable Of meeting h.t OF the U6itsd states and
restoring the lusire OF the of the Republic They
witnesses also that he has ougbt with ntrepdity
exposing his Own life until the mOmen, when the vie
io'y MS losI and the enemy the gates OF this
| Cspiial
IN these eireumstsucss and when the numerous In
hsblsns Of Mexico have made every hind of sscrihce
10 carry the u IL OF the most mperiOua du
ties Of the First Magistrate prev, the essues in
sepsrsbe from assault and svOid all the
I qufnc.s OF violent occupation Of the city
To this end and, Ia the exercise Of bis constitutional
powers sud In conformity with the wishes Of Congress
communicated 10 min on the 10Th July lest. be has de-
iernined % hear tho propositions which Mr. Nicholas
r.t has b make the part Of the Uu,ed states and
10 consent that In the meantime there shall be suspen
slon 81 hOsulues
As this question Il Of the utmos, Interest, 10 the Re
public his Exe-ency desires that the National Con
grsss should take their appropriate part and accordingly
D. directs me o. notify Jour Excelency that you msy
take measures diligently - summon the Deputies 10
semoe At ~ o'clock 70 Day
reitersts the OF ny distinguished con.ii.