Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-09-18

and jeering the wagon masters and wagoners Soon how
they began TO pe the poor fellows with stones and other
missiles, and notwithstanding the pretended exerons of
squad of Mexican soldiers who acted guard the entire
train driven out Of the city, Several Of the wagones re-
eeed severe bruises and conusons from the stones
thrown the and foremost IN the mob said be the
Of the town. One Mexican shot by one of the
and another by Mexican officer but not nm
Ill they had half killed American In the crowd of oafers
eperos many apparently Of the class
from their dress, who excited the mob of violence
while in the balconies ladies looking and evidently
enjoying the sport Even the Mexican cavalry guard or
OF em sat upon their horses not Indifferent spectators
for they fairly laughed to the unfortunate and unarmed
teansteIs beset In a manner cowardly.
suppose that Santa Anna will apologize for the outrage
and that thus the matter will be settled but this does pre-
vent many from thinking that the yrant ingated the whole
affair He is up to all sorts Of trcke. There others
who think and probably with good show of reason that the
men were set on by the of Santa Anna and peace
with the intention Of involving the whole party and breaking
oil all negotiations BE this it may the Mexicans have
won great battle in driving wagons from the city, and
will not fail to exult it. know not what means Gen.
Scott will resort to in order obtain his money and sup
plies from the city
The Mexican Government has added two additional men,
bes to the Board Of Commission listen the question Of
peaceSenores Aristan and Bernardo Couto. Both are
ceciados, or lawyers and the latter enjoys high repua-
ton not only regards talents but for the pob Of his char
acer The commissioners held their first meeting this after
noon, at place called zcapusalco about two leagues from
here, and learn tina, Mr. Tns manests himself highly
pleased with the proceedings thus far and of the continued
atteng when he talk of slices of territory but Of
this we shall know all in good time
TAcUBAYA, AUGUST %, 1S47.
believe that up to this time have neglected mention
that Major Ganes who recently escaped from Mexico
the staff of Gen. Scott during the battles and that
Mdshpman Rogers orfthat of Gen. Pillow. After the
rout at Contreros and while troops their way
to Churubusco ahouse where Capt Darney and Major Bo
land were secreted passed. The former quite unwe
at the me but the latter out shoudered muske and
in at the defeat of Churubusco. hear that Clay and
all the other prisoners will now soon be released.
TAcUBArA, AUGUST 29 Is47
The peace Commissioners met again yesterday, and at
point this place. Nothing positive in relation to the
proceedings of this second meeting has anspired say
that every thing smoothly others say not which is
tolerably strong proof that but little is known way the
other in relation the deliberations. The Commissioner
Bernardo Couo, present, also Atrstain. The
latter represented tool of Macintosh but if he can do
any thing towards bringing about peace this makes diff
ference
They say that in the city they indulge the hope that the
Commissioners will agree upon the Nueces the boundary
This is carrying the stakes and little far. Give
them an inch and they take e applied many people
in the world give Mexican inch and he will take
least seven miles and half.
must close this letter in haste, messenger has Just
come in to say that the express is about You
shall be kept informed of every thing G. W.. x.
To the proper elucidation of the spirit with which
the recent armistice was entered into between Gen.
ScoTT and SANTA ANNA, we annex several impor-
tant documents
The following was the letter addressed by Gen.
Scott to Santa Anna rendering an armisice:
HEADauAnrEns ARMY U. S. AMERICA,
CoroAcAN, August 81, Is47.
To his Ecceency the President and Generan-cief ofthe
Republic Of Merico.
SIR Too much blood has already been shed in this unna-
ura war between the two great Republics of this
1t is time that the differences between them should be AMIGA
bly, and honoraby settled and is known your Excele
of he TJnite States
clothed with full powers TO that end with this army To
enable the two Republics to enter negotiation am willing
to sign, reasonable terms, a short armistce.
shall wait with impatience until tomorrow morning for a
direct to this communication but shall the
time seize and occupy such positions outside of the capital
deem necessary the shelter and comfort of this army
have the honor to remain, with high consideration and
respect, your Excelency's most obedent servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
10 this letter reply was returned by the Mexican
Secretary of War, of which the following is a has
ty version:
MINISTRY Wan AND MARINE.
MEXICO, AUGusT 81, lS47
To his Erceiency Gen. Winfield Scott Conmander-ia-
Chief Of the Army Of the United States
SrR The Undersigned Minister of War and Marine of the
Government of the United States of Mexico instructed by
his exceency the President Commander reply
your communication in which you propose to enter into
amisce, with view to avoid the further shedding of blood
between the two great Republics Of this continent for the
of hearing the propositions which may be made for this
purpose by the Commissioner of his exceency the President
OF the United States Of America who the headquarters
Of the American army.
1t is certainly amentabe that consequence the dse-
gard Of the right of the Mexican Republic the shedding of
blood has become inevitable between the first Republics ohe
American continent; and your Excelency with great pro-
priey qualities this unnatural, well account of
its origin the antecedens of people identified by their
relations and their interests The proposition Of amistce
terminate this scandal has been received with pleasure by
his exceency the President Commander-n-Chiei it will
enable the propositions TO be entertained which the Comms
soner of the President of the United States may make the
honorable termination of the
Accordingly, the President Commander-n- Chief directs
to your Excelency that he accepts the proposition
enter into armsce and for this object he has appoint
ed the Brgader Generals ID. Ignacio Mora Vam and ID.
Benito Quano who will be present the time and place
which may be designated.
His Exceency also insructs communicate his satis-
faction that the army of the United States should occupy
venient and fitting quarters trusting and hoping that they
will be out of reach of the fire of the Mexican Notifications
have the honor be- with high consideration and respect,
your Excelency's most obedent servant, ALCORTA.
The day Senior Pacheco the Secretary Of State su-
ed the following for the assembling Of Congress
MINISTRY OF INTERNAL FoREIeS RELArIoSs,
MEXICO, AUeUsT 81, lS47.
MosT EXCELLENT SIR All Mexicans, but especially the
inhabitants of this capital have been witnesses 10 the extra
ordinary exerons which have been made by his exceency
the Provisional President to collect army capable Of meet
ing that of the United States and restoring the lusre of the