Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-04-15
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, }
Vera Cruz, March %, 1S47.


SIR The flag of the United States of
America floats triumphantly over the walls Of
this city and the castle of San Juan de Ulloa.
Our troops have garrisoned both since 10 o.
clock. ltis now noon. Brigadier Gen. Worth
is in command of the two places.
Articles Of capitulation were signed and ex-
changed at a late hour night before last.
enclose a copy Of the document.
| have heretofore reported the principal in.
cidents of the siege up to the 25th instant
Nothing of striking interest occurred till early
in the morning of the next day, when receiv-
ed overtures from Gen. Landero, on whom
General Morales had devolved the principal
command. A terrible storm Of wind and sand
made it difficult to communicate with the city
and impossible to refer to Commodore Perry
was obliged to entertain the proposition
alone, or to continue the fire upon a place that
had shown disposition to surrender, for the
loss of II day, or perhaps several, could not be
permitted. The accompanying papers will
show the proceedings and results.
Yesterday, after the norther had abated, and
the commissioners appointed by me early the
morning before, had again met those appointed
by General Landero. Commodore Perry sent
ashore his second in command Captain Au-
lick, as a commissioner on the part of the ma
Wy. Although not included in my specif. ar
rangement made with the Mexican comman-
der, did not hesitate, with proper courtesy,
to desire that Captain Aulick might be duly
Introduce and allowed to participate in the
iscussions and acts Of the commissions who
had been reciprocally accredited Hence the
preamble to his signature. The original Amer
ican commissioners were Brevet Brigadier
General Worth, Brgadier General Pillow, and
Colonel Totten. Four more able and judi.
-. A. L., H.
have to add but little more. The remain
ing details of the siege the able cooperation
of the United States squadron, successfully
under the command of Commodore Conner
and Perry the admirable conduct Of the whole
army-regulars and volunteers, / should be
happy to dwell upon as they deserve but the
steamer Princeton with Commodore Conner
on board, is under way, and have commenced
organizing an advance into the interior. This
may be delayed few days waiting the arrival
of additional means Of transportation. In the
meantime, joint operation, by land and wa.
ter, will be made upon Alvarado. No lateral
expedition, however, shall interfere with the
grand movement towards the capital.
In consideration Of the great services Of Col
Totten, in the siege that has just terminated
most successfully, and the importance Of his
presence at Washington, as the head of the
personal care, and beg to commend him to the
very favorable consideration of the department.
] have the honor to remain, sir, with high
respect, your most obedient servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. w. l.. MARCY, Secretary of War
Proposition for the appointment Of Commits
si0ners.
l have the honor OF transmitting to your
Exec llency the exposition which has this mo.
ment been made to me by the Senores Consul
Of England, France, Spain and Prussia, IN
which they solicit that hostilites may be- sus
pended while the innocent famil in this
place, who are suffering the ravages Of war, be
enabled to leave the city, which solicituJr
clains my support; and considering It in nc.
cordance with the rights Of afflicted humanity,
have not hositated TO invite youi ExcelIency
to enter into en- honorable scconimo odation with
the garrison, in which case you will please
name three commissioners who NAV meet si
some intermediate point, TO treat " iih those Of
this place upon the terms Of the accommoda.
ton.
With this view I renew to your excsllenc,
my attentive consideration.
God guard your e1celIsncy, &c.
On account Of the sickness of the command.
ing general Joss JuAs % LAsprso.
Major General Scott.