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cd regular and irregular officers also the rank and file five
days to retire 70 their respective homes parole herein
after prescribed.
8. Coincident with the surrender, stipulated in article
ls the Mexican flags of the forts AMI stations shall
be struck aluled by their batteries and Immediately
thereafter Forts Santiago and Conception aud the castle OF San
Juan Ulua occupied by the forces of the United States
The rank and file Of the regular portion of the prisoners
be disposed Of after surrender and PAROLE their general
nchie may DESIRE and the irregular to be permitted to
to their homes the officers, in regard all and
descriptions Of force, giving the usual parole that the said
rank and file, well themselves shall not again
til duly exchanged.
s. All the mate of war, and all public property of every
description found in the city, the castle of San Juan dUua
and their dependencies belong the United States but
the Of the (not injured or destroyed in the
of the actual wary may be considered
liable be restored TO Mexico by denve treaty of peace
8. The sick and wounded Mexicans to be allowed to
main Il the city, with such medical officers and attendants
and Of the army may be necessary their and
treatment 4
Absolute protection is solemny guaranteed persons in
the city, aud property and it clearly understood that
private buhng property to be taken used by the forces
of the Une States without previous arrangement with the
owners, andfor fair equivalent
8. Absolute freedom of religious worship and ceremonies
soleinnIy guaranteed
(Signed induplicate.)
w. j. WORTH, Brigader General.
GID. ]. PILLOW, Brgadier General.
JOS. q. TOrTEN, Col and Chief Enginr
JOSE GUTIERREZ DE VILLANUEVA.
PEDRO MANUEL HERRERA
MANUEL ROBES.
Captain Aulck-apponted commissioner by Commodore
Perry behalf of the navy, (he generain-chef being
able consequence of the roughness of the sea-
nicate with he navy until after commissions had been
changed a being present by Gen. SCOTS invitation and
concung the result and approving hereohereto axes
his and signature.
J. H. AULTCK, Captain U. s. Navy.
HEApauARriRs OF THE ARMY OF u. S. AMERICA,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz, March p, lsl7
Approved and accepted.
| WINFIELD SCOTT.
NJ G. PERRY,
Commander-in- dlief IT, S. N. forces Gulf Of Mexico
VERA CRuz, MARzo 81, ls47.
Approbad acceptable.
JOSE JUAN DE LANDERO.
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Hon. WIN. L. M
al
HEADaUARTERs OF THE ARMY
Or THE UNITED STATES or America,

VI THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz, March %, ls4z
The undersigned Major General Scott General in-chief If
the Of the United States of America in addition the
close blockade Of the and port Of Vera Cruz previously
established by the squadron under Commodore Conner Of the
navy Of the said States having fully invested the said
city with overwhelming army, TO render impossible
that its garrison should receive from without rein
Of any KIND and having caused be established
batteries competent to the speedy reduction of the city, he
the undersigned deems due to the courteses Of in like
cases, well the rights Of humanity, his Ex
Vera Cruz surrender the the Of the United
States Of America, present before the place.
The undersigned, anxious TO spare the beautiful city of
Vera Cruz from the imminent hazard Of demoon-ts gal
liant defenders from useless eusion of blood, and its peace
fu nhahtants-women aud children inclusive from the in
evabe horrors Of triumphant assault addresses this
the intelligence, the gnlanry, and PATRIOTISM no less
than to the humanity Of his exceency the Governor and Com
mander chief Of Vera Cruz
The undersigned is not accurately informed whether both
the city Of Vera Cruz and the castle Of San Juan Uua he
under the command Of his Exceency whether each place
has lis own independent commander but the undersigned
moved by the considerations adveed above, may be willing
to spuaie that the city should by capuaton be garrison
ed by part Of his troops missile shall be fired from within
the city, from It's bastons wallis upon the CASTLE unless
the castle should previously fire upon the city.
The undersigned has the honor TO tender to his dstn
guished opponent, his exceency the Governor and Com
mandernchef Of Vera Cruz the Of the high
spect and consideration Of the Undersigned
WINFIELD SCOTT
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been lost the gale actually blown from the davits OF
this ship less than ten small boats absolutely neces-
sary to our wants the onfasened whae-boat
such as are made at New London New Bedford, costing
from $50 $50, will very WELL and they always
be purch used ready made
pars OF assorted kinds also wanted II is hoped that
the frame for the hospital to be erected, and more
sheds will soon arrive We may anticipate much sick
ness and the rainy fast approaching The Ohio
and Mississippi the only vessels arrived OF all those
pected and have all day been fearing that the former would
hold on. The in much danger, as
they all work their nhees propellers.
am, sir, respectfully, your obedent servant,
NJ. G. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron
p. s. We are already in Of Manila hawsers those
received at Norfolk being tarred four hawser
day this SHIP One merchant vessel partly riding by
u. S. FLGG SHIP MISSISSIPPI,
Al Anchor near Vera Cruz, March %, ls47
Sin II is with infinite satisfaction you that
the city of Vera Cruz and the castle OF San Juan Uua
this day occupied by garsons Of United States troops De-
tachmens from the army and navy with the fota were in
early in the morning. and the American colors were
hosed the forts of the city and the castle at IL O'clock
under simultaneous salute from al, the large seseis of HE
squadron.
Enclosed is copy the articles OF capiulahon
have the honor TO be- most respectfully your obedient
servant, NJ " fEkki,
Commanding Home Squadron
Hon. JoHN Y. Mason,
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
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Josrpa C. NrlL the "Charcoal Skecher in his Inning
Of "Tibulaion Trepid without Hope" thus adni-
rably hits of that class OF people who happy
when they miserable
How are you, Trepid How do you feel to-day, Mr..
Trcpd :"
. A great deal worse than was, thankee dead,
nm obliged TO you I'm always than and don't
think was any better. Tn very SURE, any how, I'm
not going to be any better and for the future you may always
know I'm worse, without asking any questions for the que4-
tons make me worse il nothing else does"
"Why, Trepid, what's the matter with you I"
Nothing tell you in particular hut great deal is the
matter with in general and that's the danger, because
don't know what il is That's what kills people, when they
can't tell what il Is that's what's killing Nv great
grandfather died Of il, and viii The doctors don't know
they can't tell they say I'm well enough when I'm bad
enough, and there's help. I'm going of Of these
days. right after my great grandfather, dying Of nothing in
particular butof every thing in general That's what finishes
our folks"
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(B. )-TRASsLATI0S.

The undersigned, Commanding General Of the free and
sovereign State of Vera Cruz has informed himself of the
contents Of the which Major General Scott generain
chief Of the forces Of the United States has addressed to him
under date Of to-day demanding the surrender of this place
and castle of Uua and in answer has osay, that the above
named fortress well this place. depend his authority;
and being his principal duty, in order to prove worthy Of
the confidence placed in him by the Government Of the
on 10 defend both points oil cost TO effect which he
counts upon the necessary elements and will make il good
the last therefore his Excelency commence his opera
tons Of in the manner which he may consider most adj
vantageous,
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Hon. JoHS Y. Mason,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington.
UNITED STATES STEAMER MISSISSIPPI,

UNITED STATES STEAMER MISSISSIPPI,
of Saoifcios Island, March %, ls47.
Sa regret the loss Of the steamer Hunter
the particulars Of which disaster detailed in the
panyng report of Lieut.. Mclaughlin.
had arrived few hours BEFORE and fortunately, from the
admirable qualities Of this ship enabled 70 go to the as
ance Of three ashore the moment at early dawn
discovered their Distress though blowing at the time
a gale
The boats Of this vessel under the special charge Of Capt
Mayo who volunteered his service and commanded respec-
lively by Leuts. Decamp Alden, and Blunt and Passed
Mid Fauntcroy happily rescued every one than sixty
in humber, from the wrecks
have the honor to be, your mos, obedicnt servant,
NJ. G. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron.
To the Hon JONI Y. Mason,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington
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UNITED SrArEs STEAMER MISSISSIPPI,

zITtNVUgt NtHT FtTU NFU~' 'IT.''' - 80
SIR writing in the midst Of nf the heaviest north
experienced Twenty merchant vessels have
already gone ashore since morning, many them with army
stores and munitions.
The vessels of the squadron have far held on The loss
Of life fear will be great This is the third noher we have
had since took command five days SINCE and we have had
thirty wrecks
write this in anticipation Of the early sailing OF the Prince
ton fearing should not have time in the morning Both
the Raan and Potomac have had vessels their hawses
ignorant of the Of damage done TO these vessels
but notice that the Raan has her fore and tse yard car
red away.
We have parted of chains and have not yet reco-
vered anchor.
Il would very necessary that should have
spare chain and anchor for each class Of vessels They can
easily be put upon one Of the islands Several boats have
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DISPATCHES FROM COMMODORE PERRY.

UNITiD STATES STEAMER MISSISSIPPI,
Al anch@ near Vera Cruz, March FL Is47.
Sin have the hpnor inform the Department of my
rival yesterday this anchorage and of the transfer OF the
command of the homesquadron by Commodore Conner
this morning at o'clock.
With great respect am sir, your obedient servant
M. c. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron.
The Hon. john Y. MASON,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington.
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PUBLxsHED ny GALES s. sEAT0.w.
TERMS

Two DoLLARs year; ONE DOLLAR for the first regular
session each Congress and Fifty CENTS for the final
sion of each Congress- and the for each Extra Ses-
ton--payable in all cases in advance. ss
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FLAGSHIP MISSISSIPPI,


Off Vera Cruz, March 25fh, ls47.
Sin The sailing of the Princeton this day for the United
States offers opportunity of informing the Department
that General Scott had, the 22d Instant the day after
stunned command of the squadron completed the erection
Of his bssres in the rsarof Vera Cruz ausho,ze the
summonpg Of the city, and the refusal Of the Governor to
surendef Of opening his fire three o'clock Of that day.
In conformity with arrangements made in the morning with
General Scott directed the ota Of small steamers and
gunboats of the squadron, led by Commander Tana in
the Spite to take position and commence simultaneous
fire upon the city. The order promptly and calamity
executed and the fire kept up with great animation until
late in the evening.
On visiting them their position found that the two
steamers had nearly exhausted their ammunition, but having
received fresh supply during the night from this ship they
sunrise moved favorable and advanced poiut and
resumed and continued their fire until recalled by signal
At the desire of myself and officers General Scott
generously assigned position in the trenches be mounted
with guns the squadron and worked by Three
sinch Paxhans and three long 32pounds GALL that
required) consequently landed and after immense labor
transporting them through the sand in which parties from
the divisions Of Generals Patterson, Norh, and Pillow,
spectve detached by those officers cheeruy participated
the pieces placed in position and opened upon the city
about 10 o'clock yesterday, Immediately drawing upon them
sharp fire from the enemy which in short time killed and
wounded ten Of the detachment from the squadron.
In order give all chance the trenches for the
honor which there great though generous Strife have
arranged detachmens from each ship in charge respec
lively of euenants, and the whole commanded by captain
or commander shall be relieved every twenty four hours.
Captain Auck assisted by Commander Mackenzie and
eral euenans had the direction Of mounting the guns and
opening the fire. and well and bavey the duty perform
ed. Captain Mayo is in charge and will be relieved in
turn
The Ohio arrived the 22d instant but in consequence
of nohe did not reach her proper anchorage until yesef
day afternoon Detachmens Of boats from all the vessels
employed night and day in landing from the transports the
stores and munitions Of the army.
Enclosed list Of the killed and wounded asceraincd up
this hour meridian with the report Of Captain Auck
also list Of the small vessels comprising the lolla Of the
squadron al Of which were engaged the 22d instant
| have the honor to be your most obedent servant,
NJ. G. PERRY,
Commanding Home Squadron
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LIST OF VESSELS ASHORE UNDER sAcRIFIcIos.

Brig Caroline Captain Sutton Govt stores, bilged
Brig Mary Ann do do.
Schooner Scar ............ suffers do total loss.
Schr. Phebe Eliza, Capt Howard, Govt stores, tight bad
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The undersigned has the honor TO return to the Genen
chief of the forces Of the United States the demonstrations of
esteem he may be pleased to honor him with.
God and liberty
VERA CRUz, MARCH 20, ls47.
JUAN MORALES.
To Major General ScorT generan-chief Of the forces Of
the United States, situated in sight Of this place.
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ADDITIONAL.

We gather the following additional particulars
from the correspondence of the New Orleans Delta:
The Mexcans varousy estimate their loss at from 500 to
900 killed and wounded but all agree that the loss among
the sodery comparatively small and the destruction among
the women and children is very great Among their killed
is Gen. Felix Valdez, an officer Of some celebrity
AT the time Of the surrender the Mexcans had but two
days ammunition and three days subsistence which accounts
for their generally Withholding their fire during The night
During the bombardment army have thrown the follow
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DISPATCHES FROM GEN. SCOTT.
HEApauAarEas OF ruE Amy,

Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,
March 49, ls47.
SrR: Yesterday seven Of l0-inch mortars being
battery and the abors for planting the remainder Of our
heavy metal being in progress addressed at o'clock P.
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LATE FROM THE CITY OF MEXICO.

State of the Revolution-Anofher american Pic-
tOry-the Fail Of Chihuahua-Aanta .4nna's
Progress 10 the Capital, &c.
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Schooner Enterprise, dlsmasted
Schooner Caroline total loss.
North Of the Case-Bngs Patterson, John Potter Pensa-
cola, and brig name unknown
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articles Of CapitAation ofthe City Of Pera Cru
and the Castle of San Juan d'Uiua.


Without the Walls Of Vera Cruz, Saturday,
March 81 ls47.
Terms of capituaton agreed upon by the Commissioners,
viz
Generals w. J. Worth and G. ]. Pillow and Colonel ].
G. Toen. Chief Engineer, the part Of Major General
Scott Generain-chef Of the armies Of the United States
and Colonel Jose Gutierrez dc vanueva, Lieutenant Colonel
Of Engineers Manuel Robes and Colonel Pedro de Herrera,
commissioners appointed by General Of Brigade Don Jose
Juan Landero commanding chief Vera Cruz, the castle of
San Juan dUua and their dependencies for the surenderto
the Of the United States Of the said forts with their
maments, munitions Of war, garrisons, and arms
|. The whole garrison gasons to be surrendered to the
Of the United States prisoners of the 29h instant
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. the garrsons to be permitted to march
with all the honors Of war; and to lay down hor
such officers may be appointed by the generan-chief Of
the United States armies and point be agreed upon by
the commissioners.
Mexican officers shall preserve their and private
effects including horses and horse furniture and to be allow
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TRANSLATION.

VERA CRUz, March "a, ls47.
The undersigned Consus Of different foreign Powers near
the Republic of Mexico, moved by the feeling of humanity
excited in their hearts by the ghu results of the lombard
of the city of Vera Cruz during yesterday and the day
BEFORE have the honor Of Addressing collectively, General
Scott Of the army of the United States Of
the North pray him suspend his hose and giant
reasonable truce sufficient TO enable their respective compat-
leave the place with their and children, well
as the Mexican women and children.
The request of the undersigned appears to them too
ormabe the existing ideas of civilization, and they have
high opinion Of the principles and sentiments of Gen.
Scott be full of confidence in the of this
quest They pray him have the goodness send back his
the pareatae who is the bearer Of this and to
accept the assurances Of their respectful consideration
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MARCH, %, lS47.
have this moment received your note OF this date inqu
ring whether my opinion, it may not be necessary mea-
Of expdency stop for the present the intercourse here
ooe allowed between the neutral vessels Of of this coast
and the city and castle of Vera Cruz
promptly in the affirmative considering that both
places bockaded by squadron under your com
mand and the city not only invested by the army but actu
ally under the fire of our land batteries.
The nercoursethe subject of your notecannot seems
to however neutral in its intended character, the part
of the foreign ships of present. fail to give the places in
question under fire much moral aid and comfort.
With high respect, &c.
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WHOLE NO. l01.

P'llory upon ordinary offenders; but the sue.
cesSiui kidnapper, the cool perpetrator Of a
crime next TO murder, can parade 'the street
with entire impunity,' 'ccck his beaver in
'he lace OF day with perfect ngnchalance, and
mlhgIe' hatI fellow, well met, where mer.
chants most do co~ngtegate.'
Here is O distinction, monstrons and pnlpa.
PIE, made between two crimes, and the worst
OF 1t is, that the one Of far greater turpi,nde
meets with sympathy and approval, instead
OF condemnation and punishment from tho
public voice. He who steals a man. and
looms him 10 hopeless and horrid hondape.
meets no general rebuke from this Christi, Fan
anu republican community; while he WIN
hicnes money commits so gross an ofT-rc,
against the God of our idolatry, that he can
never show his face in the marts of trade. mr.
IN the congregations Of the pious.
Out upon such mockery Of justice, pseudo
Christianity, false honor, and such a perveri-
ed sense OF right and wrong!
No respect whatever can be felt for the
moral judgment Of acommuniiy, which olosts
with -sanctimonious satisfaction over the nun.
ishment Of PhiIip Marett, while it sympathi.
yes with the impunity awarded 10 John n.
Pearson; nor can the least confidence be pla.
ced In the conservatism Of the Law, when the
Temple of Justice itself il SO polluted and
controlled 10y base public sentiment, that its
priests and officials shut their eyes upon a
crime of the deepest dye. and refuse TO take
cogulzance Of an iniquity which harmonizes
with the supposed pecuniary interests Of the
community. JAY.
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VOL. 2.---N0. 10.
Gus as can secure a living patronage at pre-.

Gus as can secure a living patronage at pre-.
sent.
Since Mr.. Douglass has returned home. me
has ascertained these facts. and that the
ground which he expected to occupy, with
striking consPicuiiy, is no longer vacant; and
hence, we are Informed by him, he has Deem
ed 1t both prudent and proper to suggest to
his British friends the inexpediency of send
Ing over 10 him the noble gifl which they com
template bestowing upon him.
Under all the circumstances Of the case,
we fully coincide with him in judgment.-
Even II there were not 50 many papers alrra-
dy established by colOrrd men, we are appre-
henSive that his public usefulness would be
abridged, rather than extended, by an attempt
TO carry on a mechanical business with which
he has no practical acquaintance, and the pro-
secuiinn Ct which might, in the end be attend
cd with pccunlary embarrassment TO himself.
1t would be extremely difficult, it not imprac-
ticabIe. for him TO suprriniend the editing and
publishing of Il newspaper. and at the same
time TO occupy the field as a public lecturer,
TO any considerable extent. whatever leisure
he may find 10 use his pen-an instrument
which he Yields with much skill and effect
there are numerous anti-slavery journals
which at all times would gladly publish his
productions, and thus secure for them a wide
circulation. But it is as a lecturer, that his
extraordinary powers can be the most success
folly employed for the promotion Of the anti
slavery cause. In that department of labor,
the peculiar circumstances Of his case-his
personal suiferings and experience as a slave
fluency. address and eloquence-his no.
toriety and widely increasing popnldrity-all
combine TO leave him without a rival, and to
render even a partial withdrawal from it, for
any other purpose, a loss TO our cause
Whatever time, therefore-aside from the du-
ties devolvlng upon him as a husband and a
talher-he can devote to addressing public
assemblies of the people, in various parts of
this widely extended country, IN behalf Of
his enslaved brethren, will unquestionably be
occupied in the best possible manner, and 10
the greatest advantage.
As Mr.. Douglass has suggested to his Eng
lish friends the expedipucy of Abandoning
their design 10 present him with a press, &C.,
no doubt they will CRAFTY their phiIanihropic
spirit in another form.