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UNITED STATES SHIP PoToMAc

OU SdCIlllClOS, MdICH lCft
SIR In compliance with your letter this mo-
ment received, calling for a report OF my pro-
ceedings in command OF The detachment on shore
yesterday, have The honor TO state that The bat
terry OF three inch Paixhan guns and three long
32.pounders landed from the squadron was turn
ed over 10 me, al 10 a. m, b. The accomplished
engineer officer who constructed il, (Capt. R. Z.
Lee,) who, as well as Lieut.. Smith, OF the engin-
GERS, and Williams, aid OF Gen. Scott, remained
in the battery through out the fire; the enemy hav-
ing but few minutes before discovered our po-
silion, commenced the attack upon us. imme-
dialeIy ordered The guns 10 be unmasked, and the
firing commenced on The enemy's batteries, which
was steadily and deliberately continued until about
half past TWO D. m, when our last charge Of am
munion, OF which We had only about fifty rounds
10 each gun, was expended. By this time our
sand-bag breaslworks and traverses were much
dilapidated by The shot OF The enemy and the con-
cussion Of our own heavy pieces. | now direct
ed the embrasures to be closed up with sand. bags,
(for The suggestion oil which must thank Capt.
Lee,) and everybody 10 seek The best shelter from
shot that the work afforded, until the ammunition
we expected should arrive.
Ala o'clock, Capt Mayo, with a fresh supply
Of ammunition and relief parry OF officers and
men, arrived. | then relinquished the command
10 him agreeably 10 your order, and returned 10
my ship. Our loss was four men killed, and one
officer and FIVE men wounded, one OF The latter
MORALLY, (since dead, } the others slightly When
il is considered that we had The concentrated and
very active fire OF FIVE OF the enemy's batteries
upon US al distance of less than eight hundred
yards, besides occasional shell from The castle OF
aSan Juan de UI,oa," it ismatter OF surprise that
our loss is so small.
|, affords me great satisfaction to add tina!
every officer and man in the battery behaved
with the utmost GOODNESS, activity and cheerful
ness.
Commander A. s. Mackenzie. who had super
intended the duiy of placing The guns in battery,
promptly rendered his services 10 me, and took
charge Of one Of my 50 FOUNDERS, which he man.
sged with great skill, and doubt not, with great
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THE DISCUSSION

We are compelled 10 deter several well wrieh
and interesting sketches OF The late discussion e.
tween Messrs. Leake and Bolts, which pay !
high bu, just complimen; 10 Mr. Leake. He ca
ried himself maniuly on the occasion, and gaze
universal satisfaction to the Democrats who We.
present. The Wings, boasiful Of their steaeia
in this city, had prepared 10 celebrate erea'
victory over the Democratic candidate, boz We
are satisfied that many OF them were moi lll''
startled al The successful blows planted BY os'
youthful champion, upon the brow Of the siea
Goliath OF federalism, SO famous in History, los
attempting 10 'head" a President OF the u. s.
The Wing press may boast over the "conpI.s
and overwhelming triumph" Of MIR. Bolts. We
can cordially assure our friends in this AMI the
other districts that the Democrats Of Richmoni
are proud oflheir champion, and are in the nisA'
est spirits in regard TO the result. We trust Iaa'
The discussion will go on throughout the dis.rl''
We ask for nothing better. than that The peope
of each county should hear the two candca'e
and vote their patriotic opinions.
II any thing were wanting 10 assure US TO-
The discussion on Friday night caused WEI
gery to SILVER in the wind, The evde's
would be found in the elaborate and 8
phislical editorial OF yesterdays Wing
We have no room to-day 10 review ii-bu "
desire 10 place on record, for the information q
the people OF Virginia, the language employer
the leading Wing organ of Virginia IN resa'' ;"
the "Twelhy.hrs, Rule" which prohibited y.
reception Of abolition petitions. This rule VIE.
was sustained BY the whole body of the SCUM
members Saving Mr.. Bolts and Mr.. ci'ngu'.
of N. c., we believe) is denounced b. the We w..
a. stupid" as shat magnificent hunb's
authors ridiculed for their folly" and Nh d..
".agacily" in voting against ii, in company v. e.
the Abolitionis,s, is exlolled to the SKIES. '"
cannon believe that these expressions contain
views of The Wings of Virginia or OF nl'
tricL Upon undout,ed authority we Sn0N
This vote of Mr.. Bous, Southern man. ssS~
the 2ls, rule and in defiance Of the whole o.,
the Southern members was quoted IN iiiu~y ~,
The North by the enemies OF Southern ins'''''
a, full Justification for their course. ,,,.s
Thi, vote, thu. endorsed by The wing g. e,
in connection with MIR. Bots decn'ns' -
day night, 10 answer Mr.. Leake's inIe''0s'"''
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(Trauslation l

The undersigned, commanding general OF the
tree and sovereign Stale Of Vera Cruz, has in
formed himself OF the contents Q! the note which
alajo; General Scot, general chei OF the forces
o; Inc United States, has addressed 10 him under
dasc Of to-day, demanding the surrender o hi'
place, and castle Of Uloa; and, in answer, has
To say, that The above-uamrd fortress. as well rs
this place, depend on MS authority; and il being
his principal duty, in oder 10 prove wsi,hy 81
the confidence placed in aim ~ he Government
OF The nation, 10 G,tend both points Al all cost 70
effect which he counts upon he necessary e.e-
menis, aud viii make j seot,o The last; therefore
his cZceliency can commence his operations oi
gar in the manner which lie my Consider mos
advantageous.
The undersigned has he honor 10 return 10 The
eenelal-ln-chiet If .ne ;orces ol the y. States
the demonstrations Of esteem he may please 10
honor him with. God and liberty
Vera CRu2, March -. lei7.
JUAN MORALES.
To Major General Scorr, gensrsl-in chic. 81 The
forces II the Unite! States situated IN sisA: 81
this place.
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Gen. Landlords letter notifying the appointment
of II rican Com mlSsinncxS
JOSEJUAN DE LANDERO
IIe.nou.sTERs OF THE ARMY.

Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,
March IS, 1876.
Outlines OF instructions TO The commissioners
appointed OF the part of the United States, and
commissioned by the undersigned 10 treat with
such persons as may be duly authorized on The
par, OF the city OF Vera Cruz and lis dependen-
cies, the subject ofthe surrender Of The same:
/. The whole garrison or earrisons 10 be sur
rendered 10 the arms Of The United STATES as pli.
soners OF war.
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T,7TF RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
(Signed in dupIicale.)
W. J. WORTH. Brigadier General,
GID. ]. PILLOW. Brieadier General,

(Signed in dupIicae.l
W. J. WORTH. Brigadier General
GID. ]. PILLOW, Brigadier General,
JOS G. TOTEM Col. and Chi Eng'r.,
JOSEGUTlERREZ DE VILLANUEVA,
PEDRO MANUEL HERRERA,
MANUEL ROBES.
Capt. AuIick-appoinled commissioner by
Commodore Perry on behalf Of the navy, (ihe
general-in chief not being able, in consequence
oil The rouehness Of The sea 10 communicate with
the navy until afer commissions had been ex-
changed)-and being present by Gen. Scouts in.
vilalioD, and concurnne IN The result aud ap-
proving ,hsreo-here'o afiixes his name and sig
nature. ]. Fl. AULICK, Capt. U. S. N.
Headquarters oil The army OF the United States
Of America, Cam Washington, before Vera
Cruz, March 81, ls47.
Approved and accepted:
WINFIELD SCOTT.
NJ. C. PERRY,
Comma nder.in.chiei U. S. N. forces, G ulf Mexico
VEaA Cruz, MARIO 81, ls47.
Approbad acceptable:
JOSE JUAN DE LANDERO.
A true copy OF the original articles OF capitula-
lion. E. P. SCAMMOND,
Is, Lieut.. Topo Ene's. Acl'g Aid.de-camp.
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Commodore NJ. C. PERRY, U. s. ~. command
ing home squadron, &c.
uxIrrn STATES STEAMER MrsslsnrpI,

UNITED STATES STEAMER MISSISSIPPI,
on SACRIFICES Island, March -, 1877
Sir: The City and Castle Of Ve:a. Cruz being
now closely bese.ed AID blockaded by The mill
ary and naval forces OF the United States, II has
become necessary TO prevent all communication
from outside, unless under The sanction CT flag
OF Truce.
am, therefore, constrained 10 inform you that
all intercourse between Tire vessels and boats I'M
der your command, and that part Of The AmeTi-
can coast encompassed by the Unned Stales
forces, must for The present cease.
With great respect, have The hohorio be your
most obedient servant M u. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Commander Ii. S. MATsoN, II. B. N. sloop
Daring.
Captain MANUEL DE LA PUESTE, C mmanding
ii. c. N. naval forces, Gulf of Mexico
Captain G. DuEUT, commanding French
Naval forces, Gulf OF Mexico.
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u. S. STEAMER MISSISSIPPI,

Of SACRIFICES Island, March %, IS47.
Sir: regret 10 announce the loss OF the steam
er Hunter, the particulars Of which disaster are
detailed III the accompanying report OF Lieuen.
ant Mclaughlin.
had arrived few hours before, and icr'n-
nalcly, from the admirable qualities Of this ship,
was enabled 10 go 10 The assistance OF The three
vessels ashore the moment, at early dawn, dis
covered their distress, though il was blowing, al
The lime, gale.
The boats OF This vessel, under the special
charge of Capt Mayo, who volunteered his SER
vice, and commanded respectively BY Lienls.
Decamp, Alden, and Blunt, and Passed-Mid.
Faunlleroy, happily rescued every one, more than
sixty in number, from The wrecks.
have the honor TO be, your most obedien SER
want, M. C. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron.
To The Hon. JOHN Y. Mason, Secretary OF the
Navy, Washington city, D. C.
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NoTr.-hricle s was moi, of course, given To the
Mexican commissioners.
A true copy from the original paper.
E. p. SCAMMON, A. A. D. Camp.

.Si1 propositions from he Mexican Commissioners
II The Geaeral.in- Chef.
lst. The garrison will evacuae the place with
in time 10 be agreed upon between The bellise-
rent parlies retiring to The city OF Orzaba or ia
lapa, by regular day marches, according 10 the
custom ci armies on a march.
81. The aforesaid garrison shall march out
with all The honors OF war, coors displayed
which il is composed, the allowance oil field pieces
corresponding 10 its force, baggage and munitions
Of war.
3D. The Mexican flag will remain displayed
on The basion OF Santiago until The retiring Mcxi-
can garrison shall be Out of sight of The city, and
on hauling il down, il shall be sauied with TWEEN
tv-one guns fired from the same baslion, until
which time the forces oil the United States shall
moi enter the place.
4h The inhabitants OF Vera Cruz shall con-
linue in the free possession OF their movable and
immcvable property, in the enjoyment OF which
they shall never be disturbed, as we'll as in The
exercise OF their religious faith.
9Th The national guards OF Vera Cruz if they
find il convenient 10 retire peaceably 10 their
homes, not TO be molesled on account OF their
conduct in bearing arms in defence OF The place
Oh. The undersigned desire 10 know, in case
the Senior General Scott should have 10 continue
hosiIilies on account OF not admitting these Pro-
positions, il he will permit the ncarals 10 20 out Of
The place, as we'll as The women and children be-
longing 10 The Mexican families.
PEDRO NJ. HERRERA.
JOSE GUTIERREZ DE VILLANUEVA.
MANUEL ROBES.
Translated from the original paper Tor the Hon.
Secretary OF War.
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UNITED STATES STEAMER MISSISSIPPI,

Anchorage near Vera Cruz, March 81, l837.
Sir am wiring in the midst of one of The
heaviest northers ever experienced. Twenty
three merchant vessels have already gone ashore
since morning, many OF them with army stores
and munitions.
The vessels Of he squadron have so far held on
The loss OF life fear will be great. This is The
third noriher we have had since took com
mand, FIVE days since, and we have had thirty
wrecks.
! write this in anticipation Of the early sailing
OF the Princeton, fearing should no, nave time
in the morning. Both the Rariran and the Po-
tomac have had vessels across their hawsers.
am ignorant OF the extent Of damage done 10 these
vessels, but notice that the Rartan has her lore
and sprilsail yard carried away.
We have parted one oil our chains, and have
not yet recovered our anchor.
II would seem 10 me very necessary lha, We
should have spare chain and anchor for each
class Of vessels. They can easily be put upon
one Of the islands. Several boats have been lost
in The gale, one actually blown from The davis Of
this Ship not less Than ten small boats are abso-
luIely necessary 10 our wants. the common iron
fastened whale. boat, such as are made al New
London or New Bedford, costing from $50 10 $50,
will answer very well, and they can always be
purchased ready made.
Spars Of assorted kinds are also wanted. II is
hoped that the frame Tor the hospital, 10 be erect
ed, and one or more sheds will soon arrive. We
NAV soon anticipate much sickness and the rainy
season is fast approaching The Ohio and Mis-
sisspp are the only vessels arrived Of all those
expected; and have all day been fearing that
the former would not hold on. The steamers are
not in so much danger, as they all work their
wheels or propellors.
am, Sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
NJ. C. PERRY,
Comma ndpg Home Squadron.
P. S. We are already in want OF Manila haw-
sers; those received al Norfolk being tarred; four
hawsers were in use to-day in this ship. One
merchant vessel is partly riding by US.
U. S. FLAG SHIP MISSISSIPPI,
AT anchor near Vera Cruz March %, l647.
SIR: II is with infinite satisfaction announce
10 you that the city OF Vera Cruz and the Castle
OF San Juan de Ulloa were this day occupied by
garIisons of the United States troops. Detach
menls from The army and navy, with the ho,ils
were in motion early in The morning, and the
American colors were hoistsd on the forts Of the
city and castle at IL o'clock, under simplta'
neous salute from all the large vessels OF the
squadron.
Enclosed is copy of the articles Of capilula'
lion.
have The honor 10 be, most respectfully, your
obedien, servant. Nj. C. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Hon. JOHN Y. MASON, Secretary OF The Navy
Washington, D. G.
I'm, March %,
Within The Castle of San Juan de Ulloa.
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The richlfu results Of the bombar1mea' ,S o. d tnv
city oil Vera Cruz during yesterday ana ~. VI,
before, have The honor OF Addressing colIec.,.m VIZ
General Scott, commandment chiei OF Inc a. a,"5 -
OF The United States OF The North, 10 pray n, h -
suspend his hosliies, and TO grant irason aa
truce, sufficient TO enable their lespec.i.e In and
patriots 10 leave The place with their won,s cn;,
Children, as well as the Mexican women ana c"'''
dren. ,.,e,o, hem
The request Of the undersigned appears :" 's'A
,oo cnn,ormabe 10 The existing IDEAS OF c'v,"l "a,
,oa and hey have loo high on "pn'en ~ %, 70 70
prircpIcs and sentiments Il Genera scu',, nos -
be tuil OF conf cncc in The success OF 'h's qhacl
They pray him 10 have lhe eoodne.s 10 senu uauN
his answer TO Inc pa,iee.enteirc, who Is 'ne s,
.r Of his, and 10 accepl The assurances ~ "e'
Consul de sa Majestic slhann,g0e'
lie consul de sa Majestic lie Rol des t ,;nG,
FlLLIPE G. DE ESCA LAH ! f..
HENRI DOLEIRE,
Consul de S NJ. lie Roi de Prusse'
true translation OF The original paper iof 'he
secretary OF scaNMON A. A. D. C.
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HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY
Or THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,
March 81, lS47.

Or THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Camp Washington before Vera Cruz,
March 81, 1917
The undersigned, Major General Scott, gene.
raj chief Of The armies of the United Slales o!
America, has received the report OF The commits
soners appointed BY him. yesterday, 10 meet the
commissioners appointed BY his e1cellency, Cen
era LandeTo, the omnander-lncAlef ol Vefa
Cruz and The Castle Of San Juan dc Ullo.
In making that report The undersigned received,
Informally. IRON his commissioners, he pro1cf o!
an arrangement presented 10 them by lhs Next
can commissioners, consisting III SIX articles
Without reproducing these articles, in eDteaso The
undersigned will simply refer 10 them BY their re-
specive numbers
Asr. |. Is wholly inadniisstls. The gar
risons III the places, in question, can only De al
loved TO march out or u evacuaie Them As pris.
oners oil war; but The undersigned is willing that
each garrison, without distinction between resu-
lar troops and national guards or militia, may
retire. in the DELAY Of DAYS, TO their re-
specive homes-lhe officers giving for themselves
and their respective men, the nsual parole OF hon.
or mol again 10 serve against the United States
Of America in the present war, until duly e1-
changed.
Arr. 2. The garrisons NAV be allowed all the
honors of war usually grained 10 gaiian; troops;
bul 10 surrender their arms Of every sort, save
The side arms oil The officers.
ART. 8. As far as practicable BY he comms-
sioners Of the two armies, This may be arranged
10 satisfy the just pride Of The gallant defenders OF
lie places 10 question.
Art. q. Is readily agreed 10, and may be So
Iemnly promised
ART. 5. This Is substantially me. in the
above remark under article /.
ART. 6 Not admissible in any case.
Taxing the foregoing remarks and the insIruc-
tons OF the unhe signed 10 his commissioners
which instructions were substantially communi.
Gated 10 The Mexican commissioaers-as The basis
Of an honorable capiulaiun The undersigned, 10
snare The further effusiun Of blood, is willing 10
refer back The whole subject 10 the same CON-
missioners ui Inc two paries-provded that the
said commissioners meet again to-day al 10 o.
clock, m, al the same place az yesterday and
rrcceed without delay 10 definite conclusion OF
Inc whole subject.
The undersigned will wal, the answer Of his
<xcellency General Landero up 10 o'clock, this
day, and in The mean time, Tcnews he assurances
Of his high respect and consideration,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Cory CT The original paper for the Hon. Secre-
larry Of War.
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'e'a'' i E. r. scAMMoN, A. A. D. c.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE U. S. Army,

HEADQUARTERS OF THE US. Army,
Camp Washington, before Vera C-oz'
have this moment received your noe 81 inns
date, inqurins whether, in my opinion, II may
mol be necessary measure OF eSpeoiency ~ sop
f,r ,b nresenl The intercourse heretofore allowed
between The neutral vessels OF war of his coast
and The city and castle Of Vera Cruz.
promptly answer in the affirmative, consIoef -
inc that both places are now blorfaced oy our
squadron under your commant, and me Guy ho'
only invested by The amy, bu, actually under Inc
FIRE oi our land balte les
Ine ineIcourse-he subject Of your mole
cannot. ii seems to me, however neutral IN lis IN
tended Character on he part Of The foreign ships
OF war present, fail to give the places IN question:
under orr fire, much moral aid and comfort.
With high respecl, &c, g., ,r
Commodore NJ. c. PERRY, U. 5. ~, command
ing home squadron, &c.
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FROM OUR NAVY BEFORE VERA CRUZ.

US. STAMER MISSISSIPPI,
A anchor near Vera Cruz, March q, iS47.
Sir have The honor 10 inform The depart
ment Of my arrival, yesterday, a; This anchorage,
and OF the transfer Of The command Of The home
squadron 10 me by Commodore Conner, this
morning al 8 o'clock.
With great respect, | am, sir, your obedient
servant, M. Z. PEhhi,
Commanding home squadron.
The Hon. JoHN Y. Mason, Secretary Of the Navy,
Washington. d. G.
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[Tfansla;ion.l
w o. ss

WHIT VIA.
The undersigned, ccnsuls Of different foreign
powers near The republic Of Mexico, moved b.
The feeling OF humanity excited in their hearts by
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1p.M., March %,

TIA March q,
Within The Castle of San Juan de Ulloa.
write this within the castle. The American.
Gags are already hoi,led Cd Two forts OF The city.
The American colors will be next displayed on
The castle. M. y. PERRY
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2. The garrisons TO be permitted 10 maIch out
with The honors OF war; and 10 grouna arms "
such force as NAV be appointed oy Tue unue''
stoned. and az a noint 10 be agreed uFon BY Inc
commissioners.
5. The surrendered places to be Immediately
garrsoned by American troops
1. Mexican officers to preserve theii slue anus
and private effects, including horses auu no.s
iurn ure, and 10 b. allowed, (res ulaf anu "'esu.
lar officers al The end Of days, 70 ie'ne
% their respective homes on The usual pafoie,
with ,h. excep,ion of such officers as The TWO
parties may deem necessary 10 accompany tHe
rank and iiie To the United STATES.
5. The rank and file ol regular regiments,
corps or companies, 10 remain as prisoners OF
war, snbiec, to be ,ent 10 the United States, (wnh
such Mexican officers AS may be neeHro WIN me
men, aud IL be clothed and subsisted by me Uni
lea States, al The ultimate cost Of Inc oeilseleh.
,ha, may be agreed upon by dehniliVe Treaty OF
pace.
&. The rank and file OF The Irregular portion OF
the prisoners 10 be de ained Gays ana sup.
ssled il necessary, for The time BY the oniteo
STATES, when they may be permitted 10 reIire 10
their respective homes, their otacers giving Inc
usual parole hal The said rank ana ME snail mol
serve again until dulv exchanged
Z. All The maieriel of war; and all public proper
" Of every dcscriolion found in Inc city and its
dependencies, 10 belong 10 The Uni'ea States; bu,
The armament OF the same MOI injured or destroy
ed in The iurher prosecution Of The actual war,
may be considered as liable 10 BE- restored 10 Mex
leo BY defDilive treaty OF peace.
g. 1.-THE Mexican commissioners decline, from
The wan, OF power or authority. 10 trea, the sur
render of the castle OF San Juan de Ulloa, The
American commissioners will urge The formerto
ask for such powers, and grant any necessary de.
lay 10 tina, end bur il such power be no, asked
for, or he mol, on application, obtained, Inc Ame-
rican commissioners may, hesiiainely, consent
10 reler The subject back TO The undersigned Tor fur
Their instructions 10 meet lhat slate OF things.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
NoTI-Article was mol, of course, given to the
Mexican commissioners.
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List of differs Of The dstacdnient.
Commander: A. S. Mackenzie LeulenaI ~
Charles Kennedy, Sidney Smith Lee. Harry III
oersolI. O Fl Perry and A. S. Baldwin. Assist
snt Surgeons: o. F. Baxter and John Hastings.
Passed Midshipmen: C. Faunteroy and Charles
DYER. Midshipmen: VIM. II. Parker Allan
McLane. John P. Jones, r. B. Slorer, NJ. J. Smlln,
w. K. Mayo, w. ". ellis and ]. Maury. Cap
,ain's Clerk: S. F. Emmons-( Potomac)
J.HAULICK, Captain.