Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-13

Consul de 5. VI e Roi dc Prusse
true translation OF :he original paper for the Secreta-
ry OF War e. P. SCAMMON, A. A DC.
HkADaUARrERs OF The ARMY,
Vera Cruz March %, lS47
Sir : The flag of the Uoiicd States OF America floats
IrumPhty the walls OF this city, the castle Of
San Juan de Uloa.
Our troops have earrisanod both since 10 o'clock II
Is now noon Bngadier General Worth is in command Of
the places.
Article. of capituation were signed and exchanged At
late hour, night before the last enclosed copy of
the document.
have heretofore reported the principal incidents of the
siege up 10 tho 18th instant. Nothing of striking interest
occurred I'LL early in the OF the day, when
received oyertures from General Londero on whom Gene
RAJ Morales had devolved the principal command. \ ter.
o!e storm q: wind aud sand made icult 70 communi
cate with the city, and impossible refer 10 Commodore
FeIy was obliged In entertain the proposition alone
% = continue the hre upon place that had shown dis
position 10 surrender; Tor the loss O day. perhaps sew
era, could not be permitted. The accompanying papefs
viii show the proceedings and results
Yesterday, after the norher had abated and the commits
oneT appointed by me early he morning before had again
met those appointed by General Landero Commodore Per
~ sent ashore HE second in command, Captain Auc as
commissioner the part the navy. Although not in
c.ulei m specific arrangement made with the Mexican
commander, did hesitate, with proper courtesy 10
desire that Captain Auck might be duly introduced and
e,wed 10 participate the discussions and acts OF the
commissions who had been recprocaly accredited Hence
the preamble 10 his signature The original American
commissioners were, Breyet Brgader General Worth,
brgader General Pillow and Colonel Tolten. -Four more
able or Judicious officers could have been desired
have ume to add but luo The remaining de.
tails o the siege; the able corporation OF the United States
sqaaeTOn s-yey under the command Of CommOd ores
Conner and Perry the admirable conduct of the whole
army-reguars and youneers-I should be happy 10 dwell
upon az they deserve but the Princeton with C-
modlie Conner on boa'd is under way, and have com
meaced organizing advance into the interior. This
may b delayed few days, waiting the arrival addition
a. meas OF transportation. In the mean time, IInt Oh
Grafton, by land and will be made upon Aivarad,
No lateral expedition, however, shall interfere with the
grand movement towards the capital
feraf finn uff ha Ct
m the siege that has just terminated successfully and
the importance Of lis presence Washington as the head
of the engineer bureau ntu this despatch to HE per
soma! care and beg to commend him very favourable
consideration OF the department
have the honor to remain, sr with high respect your
most Obedent servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. w. L. MARCY, Secretary Of War.
PToposti5H for The GPPoiEtHsat Of Conlmssi7ners.
have the honor OF transmitting your cxce.lency the
exposition which has ih,s moment been made TO me BY
the SenOrss Consus OF England France SPAIN and Prus
ia, m which they solicit that hosgies may be suspended
while the naOcent families in this place. who are suffering
me raVagts OF war, be enabled leave the city, which
so!ciude Claims my supports and considering
dlnee with the rights OF af cted humanity have hes
lated to invite your eXcelency TO enter honorable
scccmm Jdatou with the garrison, N which you will
Please name three commissioners who may some
intsrmtd aie point, with Of this place upon
the terms OF the accommodation.
With this motive renew your eIcsleney my auen-
tive confederation.
Ga account of'ho sickness, OF the commanding general
JOSE JUAN De LANDERo
Major General scoTr.
HtADqUARTERs OF the AMY,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz
March 90. 1876.
Outlines Of instructions to the commissioners appointed
the part Of the United States aud ssioned by the
undersigned eatwiih such persons may be duly authO
rzsd tue part II the city Of Vera Cruz and its depen
dencios, the subject Of the surrender OF the same
l. Toe whole garrison gurrisOns TO be ndeTed
the arms OF the Uni,cd States as prisoners Of war
2 The garsons TO be permitted 20 march with the
honors Of war end 10 ground 20 force ~ may
be appointed by undersigned point 10 be agreed
upon by the commissioners.
8 The surrendered places to be Immediately Rarrisoned
\ b. American troops.
e. Tho Mexican officers preserve their sids.arn, and
private effects including horses and horse furniture and IN
be allowed toguir and irregular cfccnJ OF tho end nj
days, 10 retire 10 ihoir respective homes on the
usual parole with the exception Of such officers tho two
plfuo7 may deem necessary to accompany the rank and
| hIc O. the United States.
5. The rank and &c u regular ezmonts corps or COM
pancs, % remain prisoners Of war subject 10 be sont In
the United states, with such Mexican officers as may be
needed With Ao mou aud 20 be clothed and subssed by
the United States al the ultimate Of tho belgerent
that may be- agreed upon by do6nuyo treaty peace
o. Inc fanS and file OF tho irregular portion Of the pr-
sncf' 90 be detained days and subsiscd OF slry
Ihid, time BY The United States, whom they may be po
miCd 90 retire their respective homes their officers g,y
nz The usua. parole that the sad rank and file shall not
serve ag1In until duly exchanged.
l. Al Tie matsyiei Of war, and oil public property Of
belong The UurI Satrs; but the armament Of tho same
not injured Destroyed IN the further prosecution OF the
aciua. war, may bo c0nsdofcd liable TO be restored to
H.NcD by doli1iiye treaty Of peace
T. u e Mexican commissioners Decline from tho want
% p'wor D alhortyi treat of the surrender Of The Castle
Of San Juan de Uoa, the American commissioners will
urge he iormefto ak for such powers and any
cts'ny delay 10 that end bat " such power be not asked
FOL- 70 be not on ppradon obtained, tho American
ms.ln,r may, hosaungy, conent 20 refer tho subject
back % c Undersigned for further nsifuciOns % meet that
/ safe oi itnng5. WINFIELD SCOTT.
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Morn Article not, Of course, given TO the Mex
/ can commissioners.
SIR propositions from the MsyicsH CoramissionUs 10 the
| GsHsral.fa-ehisf.
let. The garrison will svscuato tho place within time
70 be agreed upon between tho bshgerent parties, rotng
70 the city Of Onzsbo Jlsp, BY regular day marches
cordng 10 the custom, Of armies on malch.
%. Tho sforesald garrison shall march out with Oh tho
honofs Of war ooors displayed, drums beating stores be-
logging the corps Of which 10 s composed, The allowance
Of field pieces spending TO u force, baggage and mu-
/ nluJne r
N,yr,, n, u,ilI 1irpiaycd tho bas-