Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-04-17

excited in their hearts by the ghu results of the lombard
of the city of Vera Cruz during yesterday and the
BEFORE have the honor OF Addressing collectively General
Scott, Of the army Of the United States Of
the North pray him suspend his hoste and giant
reasonable truce sufficient TO enable their respective compa
OTIS to leave the place with their women and children well
the Mexican women and children.
The request of the undersigned appears them
formabe the existing ideas of civilization, and they have
high opinion Of the principles and sentiments of Gen.
Scott to be full of confidence in the Of this
quest They pray him to have the goodness to send back his
the parementar who is the bearer Of this and to
accept the assurances Of their respectful consideration
Z Consul de sa Afsjestee Britannique
-, A. GLOUX,
LIE Consul de sa Majestic lie Roi DIES Franeais.
FILLIPE G. DE ESCALANTE,
Ell Consul de Espana.
HENRI DOLEIRE
Consul de S. NJ. lie Roi de Prusse.
HEADaUARTERs ARMY,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,
March %, ls47.
have this received your of this date, nqui-
ring whether, my opinion, it may not be necessary mea-
sure Of expedency stop for the the intercourse here
toe 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 acu
ally under the fire of our land batteries.
The nercouse-the subject of your note-cannot seems
to me- however neutral in its intended character the part
of the foreign ships of present. fail to give places in
question under our fire much moral aid and comfort.
With high respect, &C.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Com. NJ c. Perry, u s. NJ commanding home squadron.
Proposition orthe appointment Of Commissioners.
have the honor of transmitting your Exceency the ex-
position which has this moment been made to me by the
Senores Cons1s Of England France Span and Prussia In
which they solicit that hostes may be suspended while the
innocent families in this place. who suffering the ravages
OF be enabled to leave the city, which socitude claims
my supports and considering ii in accordance with the rights
of afflicted humanity have not hesated to invite your Ex-
ceency into honorable accommodation with the
garrison, in which you will please three commits
sioners who may meet intermediate point to treat with
those Of thspace upon the of the accommodation
With this motive your Excellency my attentive
consideration. God guard your Excellancy, &c.
On of the sickness Of the Commanding General
JOSE JUAN DE LANDERO.
Major General ScoTr
HEADaUARrERs ARMY,
VERA CRuz, MARcH %, ls47. .
SIR The flag of the United States of America floats
umphany the walls of this city and the Castle of San
Juan d'Ulua.
Our troops have ganisoned both since 10 o'clock 1t
now noon Brigader General Worth is in command of the
two places. - -----
Articles Of cspituaton signed and exchanged, at
late hour, night before the last enclose copy Of the do
cument
have heretofore reported the principal incidents of the
siege up the 18th instant Nothing Of striking interest
occurred till early in the morning Of the next day, when
ceived oyerures from General Landlord, whom General
Morales had devolved the principal command terrible
of wind and sand made difficult communicate with
the city, and impossible to refer Commodore Perry.
obliged entertain the proposition alone, continue
the fire upon place that had shown disposition
render for the loss Of day. perhaps several could not be
permitted The accompanying papers will show the proceed
ings and results
Yesterday after the northcr had abated and the commits
oners appointed by early the morning before had again
met those appointed by General Landero Commodore Perry
ashore his second in command, Captain Aulick,
commissioner the part Of the navy. Although in
cuded in my specific arrangement made with the Mexican
commander did hesitate with proper courtesy, desire
that Captain Auick might be duly introduced and allowed
participate in the discussions and of the commissioners
who had been recprocay accredited Hence the preamble
his signature. The original American commissioners
Bevet Bgadier General WORTH Brgadier General Pillow,
and Colonel Totem Four able judicious officers
could not have been desired
have time to add but little more. The remaining details
the siege able cooperation Of the United States squad
rom successfully under the command Of Commodoes Conner
and Perry the admirable conduct Of the whole amy-egu
and should be happy dwell upon they
deserve; but the steamer commodore
ner on board under way aud have organiz
ing advance into the interior This may be delayed few
days. Whiting the arrival Of additional Of ansporta-
ton. In the time, joint operation, by land and
ter will be made upon Alyaado. No lateral expedition,
however, shall interfere with the grand towards the
capital.
In consideration Of the great services of Colonel Totten in
the siege that has just terminated successfully and the
importance Of his presence Washington, the head Of the
Engineer Bureau entrus this despatch his personal care,
and beg commend him the very favorable consideration
of the Department.
have the honor remain, sir, with high respect your
most obedient servant, WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. w. L. Manor, Secretary of War.
articles Of Capituiation Of the City Of Hera Cruz
and The Castle Of San Juan dLiua.
PuESrE DE HoRSos,
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 j.
G. Toten, Chief Engineer, the part Of Major General
Scott, Generin-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 Uua and their dependencies for the surender
the arms United States of the said forts with their