The New York herald., 1847-12-30

binson, relative OF the consul ana came on 10 |
the town. Robinson was conducted to the COVER
nor, and explained to him that the purpose Of the
Amsricsns was to take the port and he advised !
Its surrender to prevent disastrous consequences
Mr. Robinson also explained that he had fallen in
with the United States squadron, in the Argo, of
Cape Pulmon, and the vessel was made prize Of The
Mexican replied that the surrender Of the
town out OF the question, being incompatible with
the republic Mr. Robinson then returned to the Argo
On the 10Th the Congress and the Portsmouth took
their position to open their nrs the town formally
summoned to surrender under pain Of being fred into
The commandsnt still refused but the Americans did
not open upon 1t that day The Msxicans allege that
commandsnt evacuated the during the night with
his troops, and took up position at Bacoohibsmpo,
battery of fourteen guns resist the should
they attempt to penetrate the interior At O'Clock
from both vessels OF and the two mortars and
tnued II for more than hour In this time they dis
charged upon the town 500 shot among which
many shells. One English resident was killed, some
houses were burned, and others destroyed. flag of
truce was then sent to them and party Of sailors and
marines then went ashore and planted the American
flag the fort erected on the hill called the Casa Blan
ca close to the pier.
Thsreupon the following proclamation was issued
Proclamation to the inhabitants OF Guaymas and Its
vicinity now In the power Of the forces OF the United
Be it known that l. Ellie A. T. Laval,tte, commander.
In chief OF the forces Of the United States actually in
possession Of the port and town Of 0uaymas and its
declare and decree rs follows
l. The port and town of Guaymas and its suburbs
all the functions OF the officers appointed by tho Co
Of the Mexican Republic and the State Of So
nora kave ceased to exist.
. With the view of preserving order In tho town and
Jurisdiction of Guaymas the municipal authorities
invited to continue to discharge their respective duties
j. The property of the church and complete toera-
ton for all religions and opinions shall be sacredly
spected
The civil administration shall be at all times SUBJ
ject to the revision and direction OF the commandsn
chief as he deem 1t necessary for the interests of
the United States
The por. and town will be held by the forces of the
United States and as at all times they will be under
their power and within the reach of their guns 1t will
bs the interest of all the inhabitants to give prompt
exact noticc of the approach Of hostile force what
ever since the entrance Of such force the town
or Its suburbs will draw upon them the weight Of the
6 The late civil authorities will at make total
nn % GI a S within their
will be appointed to receive them, and for any omission
in this respect they will be subject punishment
T. The head Of the civil administration, when 1t or
ganzed, will make daily report Of all occurrences
within his Jurisdiction to the oomman chief and
will be responsible for any neglect whatever In comply
ing with this duty.
8. The commander in-chef Of the forces of the Uni
ted will at all time, be accessible to the head of
the civil administration for counsel and advice.
8. The United states of America at war with the
Government Of Mexico, but not with the citizens ndi-
resident who conducts himself with respect and
obedience to the existing authorities will be fully pro.
rights Of the United States while the was
continues with the Republic of Mexico
lU. Inc port OF GuaymAS II to Rll legal
merce and the importation of all goods
Whatever, excepting oontraband of war.
H. The duties upon importatous, until further orders
will be hvs cents per ton for tonnage duty and rs yer
cent ad pdto'em, upon goods; the win be esti.
mated by appraisers sworn usde the laws Of the United
Sta:es.
-. For the present, Mr. William A. Robinson is ap-
pointed collector Of the port and he will at
upon the discharge OF his duties
l3. Until quarters prepared for the garrison,
the flag of the United states will be planted som.
point in the bay, and the hsad:au.rtsrs OF the Com
t,,f hiatt tAhl had hA
Given board the U s. frisass Congress the goth
dencs OF the United States.
Captain Of the Navy of the United States and Com
mander- ia. Chief of the squsdron
The Mexican account now goes on to say that during
the day and part or tine night in which the invaders
on board, the Americans sacked the town The
night Of the 2lst they dssmbarkd 400 troops with
piscss Of artillery with the view protect the embarka
aboard the following evening without being left
peat the sackng Of the town.
Fortunately says the Mexican account, the families
Of the town out Of the reach Of HARM thanks to
the timely precautions taken.
On the 23d the Congress set sail, leaving the Ports
mouth and Argo at anchor.
MEXICAN PRISONERS.
The effort made by the Archbishop Of Mexico to OBJ
tain from Gen Scott the release OF his Mexican prison
and Gen. Scots reply have effected something for
them AS AZ 1t became known that Gen Scott ao.
oused Mexican officers of violating their parole and
with the sanction of Santa Annas Government senior
Otero introduced into Congress bill to regulate the
law OF the country upon the whole subject 1t provides
that those only shall be regarded prisoners Of war
military duty either the field of battle some
place taken or surrendered on these conditions 1t
declares those to be deserters who voluntarily be-
come prisoners OF war, or in tho same manner
pledge themselves not to bear arms against the enc
my, who shall lose their rights oitiasns, be
pended from command from six to ten years and shall
not hold any public office. Another section is aimed at
those who leave their residence for occupied by
troops aud thus surrender themselves prisoners of
war and give their parole many have done at Mon
terey and satol like severe punishment is declar
ed against them. And those who shall desert in the
presence Of the enemy, or leave the service which
they ordered declared traitors The fifth arti
Gle declares that Ia the Of captulations sipula
ton for the liberty Of the garrison shall be upon
the condition that they shall not again bear arms
against the enemy nor upon any other condition which
excludes exchange ransom; but In those
military rules permit the surrender Of place,
an engagement may be entered into that the defend
ers Of 1t will remain prisoners upon their word of honor
The sixth article provides that soldiers having been
made prisoners legimstey according the nrt arti
Gle may also pledge their parole the permrsion OF the
government being first obtained upon sideration
Of each The seventh and last article provides that
the government itself shall take that no prisoner
large his parole shall commit the offence of vio
latng It, The bill was accompanied by a well written
report by Otero He defends the power ones
word OF honor asa humane provision of national law
ought never to be tolerated and he thinks that General
scott must have been msnformed In saying that any
Mexican soldier had violated his parole The bill was
likely 10 become a law.
GENERAL HERRERA.
On the evening OF the 22nd Of November the last sa
craments Of the Catholic church administered to
Gen. Herrera at Qasrotars A committee Of Congress
consisting of senores Otero, Reon Perdgon, Pacheco
Glray, Gomez FarsB, and Taavera the members the
cabinet the governors OF the States large number
OF members Of Congress civil and religious
and vast concourse Of citizens present his
illness the general bears himself says the letter writer's
with the courage OF soldier, and the resignation Of
Chretian" The physicans had not given up all hopes
OF bis recovery for which all classes Of his countrymsn
appear 10 pray. senor Aguil had been appointed In
place OF the general upon the important special commit
tee the War Of Texas.n
FROM THE BRAZoS AND TAMpTCo.
The United States steamer Fashion Capt Morgan ar
rived at New Orleans the morning Of the 22d from
Tampico and the Brazos having left the former port on
the 9th inst and the Br the 18th The follow
Ing passengers came over on her:Major Forsyth Pay
master, United States Army; Lieut. Col Fauntleroy
I'd Dragons; Lieut. Col Randolph, Virginia regiment;
Capt Barksdae and Leuts. Mason and To wnsv and
Capt Collins, Of the schooner Equity, and Capt Sim