Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-09-23

sist, and the more so when 1t presented the
means of arriving at an honorable peace.
When two nations are in state of war, they
enjoy the right reciprocolly of making PROPOSE
tons, which prcsupposes the obligation to listen.
A perpetual war is an absurdiiy, because it is
and the instinct Of preservation,
which is stronger in nations than in private ndi-
viduas, counsels Us not to refuse any means
which may lead to an advantageous settlement.
To adopt this step the constitution confers am.
pie powers on inc.
Devoted to interests so noble and exalted, |
must at all hazards maintain the prestige and
respect of the supreme authority; particularly,
at present, when if the factions should modest
the Government they would deprive it of the
liberty of celebrating, and it would fall into ut
ter insigtfcnnce in the presence OF our enemies.
| will be still more explicit. Attempts at sub
versivc sedition will be punished in an exempa-
ry manner
| have still respectable body of troops, and
the nation will assist me to maintain It's dignity
and indicate its glory. ] consider myself as
free as if had lust obtained distinguished
victory, and there is no danger that the negotia-
tons of the enemy will impose upon me, when
their troops and cannon did not inspire me with
fear. We will settle our difficulty amicaby, if
above all things our honor is saved, and we will
again appeal to the sword, if force should be in
terposed TO withhold from us justice aud the ac-
knowledge the rights of the nation.
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
Mexico, August 22d, l6i7.
The following documents explaining The man
ner in which the armisice was brought about
are published by the picayune. The first is ad-
dressed by Gen. Scott to Gen. Santa Anna, ten
derng the armistce, as follows
HEAD QRs. OF THE ARMY, U. S. Al
Coyocan, Aug. 2lst, 1847.
TO his Ercelency The President and Generdt.in-
Chief The .Nericdn drmy
Sir: Too much blood has already been shed
in this unnatural war between the two great Re-
pubics of this continent. 1t is time that the diff
fcrencos between them should be amicably and
honoraby settled, and it is known to your excel
lency that Commissioner on the part OF the u
nited States clothed with full powers to that end,
is with the army. To enable the two republics
to enter on negotiations, am willing 10 sign, on
reasonable terms, short armistice.
| | shall wait with Impotence until tomorrow
morning for a direct answer to this communca-
tion but shall in the mean time, seize and occu-
py such positions outside of the capital as may
deem necessary to the shelter and comfort Of this
army.
I have the honor to remian, with high consider
alton and respect, your Excellency's most obedi-
ent servant.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
To this reply was returned by the Mexican
Secretary of War, of which the following is a
hasty version:
MINISTRY OF WAR AND MARINE,
Mexico, Aug. 81, l847. {
To His Erceiiency General WinfeH Scott, Com
mander-in- Chief ofHn .qrmly orthe U. S. Of a.
mericd:
Sir:-The undersigned, Minister of War and
Marine Of the Government of the United States
Of Mexico, is instructed by His Excellency the
President, Commando Chief, to reply to your
communication, in which you propose to enter
into armistice, with view 10 avoid the fur
Their shedding of blood between the two great
pubcs of this continent, for the purpose of hear
ing the propositions which may be made for this
repurpose by the Commissioner of his Excellency
the President of the United States of America
who is At the Head Quarters of the American
army.
1t is certainly lamentabe that in consequences
of the disregard Of the rights of the Mexican Re
public, the shedding of blood has become newt
Bile between the first Republics of the American
continent and your EXcellency, with great pro
prletv, qualities the war as unnatural, as well OF
account of its orig as the antecedens of twC
people identified by their cations and their in
terests. The proposition OF an armstice to ter
inmate this scandal has been received with pleas
ure by his Excellenoy the President, commander
int Chief, as it will enable the propositions TO b.
entertained which the commissioner of the Pres
ldent of the United States may make for thu
honorable termination of the war
Accordingly, the President Commander in
Chief, directs me to say to your Exceency tina
lie accepts the proposition to enter into an arms
tee, and for this object he has appointed tn,
Rrlgadier Generals d. lgnaco Morally Villamlly
and d. Bento QIiiano, who will be present a
= the time and place which may be designated.
His Excellency also instructed me to commu
nicate his satisfaction that the army of the Uni
ted States should occupy convenient and fittin!
quarters, trusting and hoping that they will b.
out Of the reach of the fire Of the Mexican forti
ficatons.
, have the honor TO be, with high consideration
and respect, your Excelency's most obedien
servant. ARCORTA.
The same day, Senior Pachcco, the Secretar,
D OF State, issued the following summons for tn,
assembling of Congress:
Ministry Of Internal and Foreign Relations,
Mexico, Aug 81, ls47.
Most Excellent Sr-All Mexicans, but espe
cally the inhabitants of this capital, are wit
nesses to the extraordinary exertlons which hav,
been made by his excel!ency the Provisional
President to collect an army capable of meetin!
that of the United States, and restoring the lus
tire Of the arms of the republic. They are wit
nesscs, also, that he has fought with intrepidi;y
exposing his own life, until the moment whel
victory was lost, and the enemy was at he gate
of the capital.
In these circumstances, and when the numer
Gus inhabitants Of Mexico have made every kim
Of sacrifice to carry on the war, it is one of tn
most mperous duties OF the First Magistrate t
prevent the calamiies inseparable from an as
sault, and to avoid all the consequences of a VIC
lent occupation of the city. 70 this end, and il
the exercise of his constitutional powers, and il
conformity with the wishes of Congress, com
municated to him on the 10th of July last he ha
determined to hear the propositions which MI
Nicholas Trlst has to make on the part Of the
Staes, and to consent that in the meantime, Their
shall be suspension of hostilEies.
AS this question is of the utmost importanc
to the Republic, His Excellency desires that tn
National Congress should take their appropriate
part and accordingly he directs me to Motif
your Excellency that you may take measures dill
gently to summon the Deputies to assemble a
~ o'clock to-day.
relterate the assurance of my Distinguish
consideration. God and Liberty
JOSE RAMON PACHECO.
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