The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-01


many men. we hear Wagons. horses. and mules Broke
private OF the 18th Massachusetts volunteers was very
seriously stabbed by fellow soldier, with kniie the
Tie o. s. steamer Ann Chase is doing good service here
ow-boat in towing vessels in and outcome of the best
GssssM pToPeng craft wen. on. Of port Yesterday but
back The oowng vessels LETT for your port on tie I2h
and 18th Ship Venice, barques Victory, rao and Mar
garet Hugo, and number OF small craft The ship
Russia went TO Saccos to ballast for your port the ship
Monterey arrived with marines for the navy Yesterday and
the PALESTINE from New Orleans with troops and leaves
to-day.
| Yours, respectfully, o. p. s.
| From the New Orleans Delta, Oct "a.
We translate from the Arco Iris the proceedings Of the
city council Of Mexico, which will repay perusaL
We have first the protest OF that important body, con-
ceived in the following words:
The city council of Mexico, in the solemn manner,
in the name of their constituents and in the face of the
world and OF the commander nchief OF the army of the
United States protests That though the chances Of war
reduced the city of Mexico under the forces of the
United Sates has never entered their mind to submit
voluntarily to any chief person or authoy unless such
by the Of the republic Of Mexico whatever be
tho length of time for which the foreign power
hall OF the city council of Mexico September 18Th Isi7 at
ii O'Clock, p m Signed by Manuel Il. Veramendi, and
| sixteen other members.
Next we have the propositions submitted by them TO
Gen. Scott his entrance into the city, which the General
good naturally told them he would take into considera-
ton. and would assure them all the protection which the
welfare of his command and the requirements of war
| would permit The propositions, considering the source
whence they leave in doubt whether to laugh
| at their folly or grow angry at their insolence.
First preposiiom-The churches and monnsteres of
both hospitals and charitable institutions, public H.
baries and archives colleges and choo private dwellings
"nd IN of property and i'm
poraons or to Individuals shall be invioably respecte
them by forces Of the United States or by the chiefs
and prvaes who compose them, be in any allowed
and will enjoy heretofore, privileges; nor shall the
forces of the United States and their respective Chiefs
which, in nature, should belong the legislative order
Ihird-The administration of justice, in civil and Grim
na matters shall be strictly carried on by the respective
authorities of the country and in accordance with the pro-
visions of the federal constitution of the republic of Mex
FourthShould vacancy occur in the government of
the district the members OF the council will fiji up
rect interference of the armed orces the designation Of
the individual who may be selected to fill such vacancy
first second, and third instance shall be temporarily sup
Piled by the district governor upon due submission by the
SirtThe forces of the United Suites shall not affect
the municipal rents, nor the manner OF their collection
the direct taxes paid the municipal body, whose duty
will be TO apply them to the branches , with which they
Sepenh The city council shall be permitted to keep mp
curly Of the as and the domestic peace Of the Community
agreement with the Generalnchief of the forces OF
nature Of the to be used for the objects in view.
Eighth The national standard shall be kept flying over
NnthThe forces the United States shall be quarter
ed II such places as may on agreement with the General
to forbid them any unnecessary rambling through the
streets OF the city, particularly at night; especially
cussons, INDUCING in any mention of the campaign
with the inhabitants Of the city
Ttnth-The Generaln chel of the army of the United
States will be pleased not to allow or the
rangers to enter the city.
Eepenth.The council will reain for public purposes,
under its direction, the mbers Materials and other appli
ances, which b, We're used to maintain the war
TWetM-This agreement shall be religioIsy observed
on the part OF both the General and the council of
Hall Of eberaon of the city council Of Mexico, septem
Der 49, lsH lsigned) Manuel r. Vcramendi, and six
The official answer TO these propositions to be
contained in the proclamation Of martial law made by
Gen. Scott, IN the following order:
HxApouARrERs ARMY,
National Palucc of Mexico Sept. II, 1917.
General Oden-No 2s7.
The Generanchief rcpubshes his order No 2, of 18th
February, lS7 declaring martial law, with Important adj
l. Il is to be feared that many grave offences may be
engaged in the present war between the two republics,
which provided for in the act Of Congress esab
aes Of s United ne approved the ioh April
1906 Those offences here alluded to- which, II COM
would be tried and severely punished by the ordinary civil
tribunals Of the country
der poisoning rape, the attempt to commit either OF
these crimes violent ASSAULTS theft robbery the prof
interruption Of religious ceremonies, the destruction OF
public private property without the express order OF
superior officer
For the welfare of the military service the interest
Of humanity and for the honor of the United States it
absolutely essential that all the crimes above mentioned
should be severely punished.
a. But the code commonly called the rules and articles
of war; does not provide any punishment for the said
crimes in they pepetrated by individuals
i'm army against the and property the same
except in the restricted case in article and they
only partially referred to in articles 81 81 and 3d. when
committed by individuals of the army against the persons
and property hostile people and the said code does
the injuries which may be committed by individuals
of hostile country, in violation OF the laws OF war; upon
B. 1t is evident article &c. independent of any
the restriction in article 81 is entirely nugatory
and does not reach these capital crimes.
Therefore, supplementary code, covering the crimes
committed in by against the army absolutely
sary. r
Il This unwritten code is simply martial lao, and is
addition to the military code prescribed by Congress in the
country should adopt the martial law, only for their
security but for the protection of the peaceful nabit
and their property from detriment tie part of the
army, in violation Of the laws of
g. In consequence of this overpowerng necessity martial
law is declared supplemental code and it will be OBJ
served in and about all posts Cities villages camps bosp
tails and other places which may be occupied by portions
of the army OF the United States in Mexico and it will be
equally observed in the columns escorts conveys, guards
and detachments Of said army during the present with
that republic, and while 1t shall remain in the
paragraph whether perpetrated LIST. BY Mexican cit
nhabitant OF sourner in this republic against the
persons property of those belonging following the
army of the United States of America; I'd BY any in
persons properly Of the citizens inhabitants of
in this country; 3D. BY any individual belong
following said army, against the persons prop
erty of any persons apperainng the shall be
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