Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-02-25

Z Tue tIdNsidtuH OF our own instrument WI.
coun,ersgled by Gen. TAYLOR, and delivered
! The agreement was complete, and il only re
manned to execute the terms.
Much has been said about the constructor
Of article OF the capiiulation. copy ofwhict
is hereto appended. Whatever ambiguity
there may be in the language used, there wa,
perfect understanding by the commissioner,
upon both sides, as to the intent Of both OF tht
parties. The distinction we made between
light artillery equipped and manguvered a,
such. designed for and used in the field, ans
pieces beng the armament Of fort, wa.
clearly stated on our side; and that it wa,
comprehended on theirs appeared in the fact
that repeatedly they asserted their possession
Of Light artillery, and said they had one battery
Of light pieces. Such conformity of opinion
existed among our commissioners upon every
measure which was finally adopted. that
consider them. in this sphere. Jointly and sew.
orally responsible for each and every article o.
the capituatlon. II, as originally viewed by
Gen. W ORTIZ, cur conduct has been in accor
dance with the peaceful policy Of our Govern
ment, and shall IN any degree tead 10 censum
mate that policy, we may congratulate our
selves upon the part we have taken. IF 9th
erwise, II will remain 10 me as 9 deliberate
opinion, thatthe terms Of the capituation gave
all which could have followed, ol desirable re
suit, from a further assault. Ii was in the
power OF the enemy, to retreat, and 10 beal
with him his small arms. and such a battery
as was contemplated in the capiulation-
/ The othergran,s were such as il was honorable
in conquerlng army to bestDw, and which
cost magnanimity nothing to give
The above recolections are submitted to
Genls. HENDERSON and WORTH for correction
and addition that the Misrepresentation of this
transaction NAV be presented by statement
made whilst the events are recent and the
memory fresh JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Colonel Mississippi, Rylemen
CAMP NEAR MONTEREY.
October 9TH, 1865
The above IS correct statement Of the lea
ding facts connected with the transactions re-
ferred TO, according to my recollection. 1t Isl
however, proper, that should further state,
that my first impression was, that no better
terms than those first proposed, on the part OF
Gen. TAYLOR, ought 10 have been given, and
SO said to Gen. TAYLOR when found him
disposed TO yield TO the request of Gen. AmPU-
Ola; and, at the same time gave it as my
opinion that they would be accepted by him
before we left the town. Gen. TAYLOR re.
piled, that he would run no risk where ii could
be avoided-that he wished TO avoid the fur
Their shedding Of blood, and that he was salts
fed that our Government would be pleased
with the terms given by the capilulation and
being myself persuaded Of that fact, yielded
my individual views and wishes and, under
that conviction, shall ever be ready to defend
the terms of the capjtulation.
J. PlNCKNEY HENDERSON
r. AZ
not only counselled and advised. the op-
porunity being offered the general in chief
the first proposition bat cordially assented and
approved the decision taken by Gen. TAYLOR
in respect 10 the latter, az did every member Of
the commission, and for good and sufficient
military and national reasons-and stand rea-
dy, at all times and proper places, to defend
and sustain the action Of the commanding
General, and participation Of the commission
ers. Knowing that maljgnans, the irem0l
being off, are at work to dscredt and misrep
resent the case, Gas had anticipa,ed,) / fee
obliged TO Col DAVIS for having thrown to
getAer the material and facts
w. J. WORTH,
Brig. Gen commanding I'd dirision.
MONTEREY, Oct. l2th, 1916.
Terms of the capiulation Of the city Of
Monterey, the capital of Nueya Leon, agreed
upon by the undersigned commissioners
wit.--Gencral WORTH, Of the United States
army; General HENDERSON. Of the Texan
volunteers and Col. DAVIS, Of the Mssissip.
pi rlIemen, on the part Of Major Genera
TAYLOR, commanding ln-chef the United
States forces and General REQuENA and Gen
cral ORTEGo, of the army Of Mexico, and Sc
nor MANUEL, NJ. LLANo, Governor Of Nueva
Leon, on the part Of Senior General Don Pc
DRo AMruDh, commanding n-chefthe army
of the north Of Mexico.
Article /. As the legitimate result Of the
operations before this place, and the present
position Of the contending armies, it is agreed
that the city, the Notifications, cannon, the
munitions Of war, and all other public proper
ty, with the aforementioned exceptions, be
surrendered 70 the commanding General Of the
United States forces, now al Monterey.
ARTICLE q That the Mexican forces be Al
lowed TO retain the following aIms-to wit
The commissioned officers, their sidc-arms
the infantry, their arms and accoutremenls
the cavalry, their arms and accou,rements
the artillery, one field battery, not to exceed
six pieces, with twenty-one rounds O. ammu-
milton.
Article 5. That the Mexican armed for
ces retire within seven days from this date
beyond the line formed by the pass Of the
Rioeonda, the city Of Lnares, aud san Fer
nando de Pusos.
ARTICLE 4. That the citadel Of Monterey be
evacuated by the Mexican, and occupied by
the American forces, Tomorrow morning, al
10 O'Clock.
ARTICLE 5. TO avoid collisions, and for
mutual convenience, that the troops of the
United States will not occupy the city until
the Mexican forces have Withdrawn, except
for hospital and storage purposes.
ARTICLE 8. That the forces OF the United
States will not advance beyond the lines spec
flied in the Sd article, before the expiration OF
eight weeks, or until the orders Of the respec-
tive Governments can be received.
Article 7. That the public property to be
delivered, shall be turned over and received by
officers appointed by the commanding Gener-
ais Of the two armies.
Article 8. That all doubts, as to the mean
ing OF any of the preceding articles, shall be
solved by an equitable construction, and on
principles Of lberality 10 the retiring army.
ARTICLE 9, That the Mexican flag, when
struck at the citadel, may be saluted by It's own
battery.
w. J. WORTH, Brig Gen Z. S. "A.
]. PlNCkNEY HENDERSON,
Mai Gen com The Te1au Volunteers