Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-22
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES OF GEN. SCOTT,

Giring an account Of the Surrender Of the CITY
| Of Pcr& Cruz, and the Castle of San ,Judi
| D'UNoo
We omit on account of its length the first letter
OF Gen Scott to the Secretary of War. 1t is mere
journal OF events up the 25h of hIarch lie speaks
Of Captain John r. vinton who was killed on the odd
ult, as one OF the most talented, accomplished and ef
fecve members of the army He fell in the trenches
where he was duty field and commanding officer,
and was buried in full view of the enemy aud reach
of their guns.
The following is the most interesting letter Of Cen
Scott, and we accordingly present it at length.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARniy,}
VERA CRUz, March 20, 1871
SIN The Flag Of the United States of America
floats triumphantly the walls of this city and the
Castle of San Juan de Ulloa.
Our troops have garrsoncd both since 10 o'clock II
is now noon. Brgadcr General Worth is in command
OF the two places.
Articles of capitulaton were signed and exchanged
at late hour, night before the last. enclose copy
OF the document.
have heretofore reported the principal incidents Of
the siege up 10 the S5h inst. Nothing Of striking in
tcrcst occurred till early in the morning of the next day
when received overturcs from General Landcro on
whom General Morales had dcvolycd the principal
command. A terrible storm of wind and sand made il
diicut TO communicate with the city, and impossible
to refer TO Commodore Perry was obliged to enter
tam tue proposition alone, continue the fire upon
pace hat han SHOWN disposition 10 surrender for the
loss OF day, perhaps several, could be permit
icd-Ihe accompanying papers will show the rro
cecdings and results.
Yesterday, after the norther had abated and the
commissioners appointed by early the morning be-
lore had again met those appointed by General Iandc
no, Commodore Perry sent ashore his second in
mand, Captain Auick, commissioner the part of
the navy. Although included in my specific ar
rangcment made with the Mexican commander, ] did
not hesitate with proper courtesy to desire that Capt
Auiick might be duly introduced and allow ed partci
pate in the discussions and of the commissioners
who had been rccprocally accredited. Hence the pre-
ambe TO his signature. The original American com
missioners were, Brevct Brigadier General Worth
Brigadier General Pillow, and Colonel Tottcn. Four
more able or judcious officers could have been de
sired
have TO add but little more The remaining details
oi the SIEGE the able cooperation Of the United States
squadron, successfully under the command of Commo-
dores Conner and Perry; the admirable conduct Of the
whole army-rcgulars and volunteers, should be hap
py TO dwell upon they deserve but the steamer
Princeton, with Commodore Conner board, is under
way, and have commenced organizing an ancc into
the interior This may be delayed few DAYS, wait
ing the arrival OF additional of transporaton In
The meantime joint operation by land and water,
VIII be made upon Alvarado No internal cXpedition
however, shall interfere with the grand movement to-
wards the capitol
In consideration of the great services of Col Totem
IN the siege that has just terminated successfully
and the importance OF his presence Washington as
the mead OF the engineer bureau this despatch
very favorable consideration of the department
have the honor 70 remain, sir, with high respect
your most obcdicnt servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. w l.. MARCY, Secretary OF War
We omit the details of the various propositions made
on either side aud publish the of the capitulaon
as sufficient TO convey correct idea of the whole
The following the terms Of capitulation finally
agreed on
Generals W. ]. Worth and G.. J. Pillow, Colonel J
c. Totten, chief engineer OF the part of Major General
Scott, general in chief of the armies of the United
States and Colonel Jose Gutierrez de Vilanueva 1t
Colonel OF Engineers Manuel Robes, and Colonel Pc
dra de Herrera, commissioners appointed by General
OF Brigade Don Jose Juan Laudcro, commanding i'm
chief Vera Cruz, the Castle of San Juan de Ulloa and
their dcpcndcnciesfor the surrender the arms of
the United States of the said forts, with their arma-
ments, munitions OF war, garrsons, and arms.
l. The whole garrison, gaTriSons to he surrender
ed TO the of the United States prisoners of war;
the 29h instant 10 o'clock \. NJ; the garrisons TO
be permitted to march out with ali the honors of war;
and to lay down their TO such officers as NAV be
appointed by the General chief of the United States
armies, and a; point TO be agreed upon by the
miSSioners.
2 Mcxican officers shall preserve their arms and
private effects, including horses and horse furniture
and to be allowed regular and irregular officers as also
the rank and file, five days 10 retire their respective
homes, parole, a. hereinafter described.
B. Concdcnt with the surrender, as stipulated nj
article ono, the Mexican flags of the various forts and
stations shall be struck, salucd by their batteries
and, Immediately thereafter, forts Santiago and Con
ccpon aud the Castle of San Juan de UIloa occupied
by the forces of the United States
p i ne rank ana lie OF the regular portion OF the
prisoners TO be disposed Of after surrender and parole
as their General nchief may desire, and the irregular
TO be permitted to return to their homes The officers
in respect TO all arms and descriptions of force giving
the usual parole, that the said rank and file as well as
themselves, shall not serve again until duly exchanged
>. All the materieI of war, and all public property
OF every description found in the city, the Castle OF
San Juan dc Uoa aud their dependencies TO belong 70
the United States but the armament of the same mot
injured destroyed in tn further prosecution Of the
actual war; may be considered liable to be restored
TO Mexico by dcfnitiyc treaty of Peace.
6. The sick and wounded Mexicans to he allowed TO
remain in the city, with such medical officers of the
army may be necessary to their and treatment
4. Absolute protection is socinny guaranteed TO
persons in the city, and property. and it IS clearly un
deTsood that private building property is TO be
taken used by the forces of the United States with
out previous arrangement with the owners, and for
fair equivalent.
s. Absolute freedom Of religious worship and ccrc-
monies is solcmnly guaranteed.
THE WALL OF IRELAND.
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