New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-29
FIR ON MEXICO.


/ inst full detail. Of the armistce agreed upon by
/ Gen. Butler and ths Mexican Commissioners sud
the late engage mentS between Gen. Lane and the
/ gueriliss-a telegraphic announcement Of which
was published 10 The Tribune Of Monday.
The Armi-tice.
Prem the y o. Picsyune. Extra March 20.
/ Since our last publication the steamship Massa
ohusetis aud the ship Dsnvers, Capt Grafton, have
/ arrived from Vera Cruz with later and inportsn,
] intelligence The Danvers brings the latest dates
her adgices being b the l1th Inst from Vera Cruz
IA We were led 70 anticipate By our previous sd-
/ vices the negotiation Of the Mexican Commission.
/ ers with those appointed BY tten. Butler have ter
miusted la an Armist,ce. Gen Worth and Gen.
Smith represented Gen. Butler IN the negotiations
We hear a good deal Of dissatisfaction expressed
with the terms OF the Convention entered into. bat
/ have no time t. discuss them here The following
are the orders OF Gen. Batter promulgating the
/ Convention
HEADaUARrEXs. AANI % MExIcsl
nLsIc0, March ., lsfs. (
Orders No. l6 The asJor.Geaeral Commanding pub
fishes for the guidance The Army the following Articles
on Military Convention for The provsiona SUSPENSION Of
hostites between the Uned States u America and the
Republic Of Mexico, and Directs the same ts be strictly OBJ
served
Military Conreatioa tor tie Provisional Suspea-
son Of HOstiHies.
The undersigned met the City OF Mexico on the z9th
Of February l3is or he purpose Of complying with the
article Of the Treaty Of Peace. which signed at the
Guadalupe Hdago, the 81 instant, IN which It
/ is agreed as follows:
Imnediaely ueon the signature Of this Treaty, Con-
venton shall be entered int between Commissioner or
Commissioners appointed by the Generan-Chiei OF the
forces Of the United States and such As may Be appSnied
,he Mexican Government 70 the end that provisional
suspension of hosCs s1s take place. and thsi, In the
places occupied by the said forces constitutional order nay
be reestabshei, regards the political, Administrative
an5 Judicial branches 20 far as his shall be permitted oy
] ho cir ron ms. ~ military OCcuuatiOn.
When, having mutually exhibited aud examined their
respective full powers which found full and ssusa;-
/ tory they agreed upon the following articles:
ARTICLE There shall be absolute and seners sas-
pension Of and ho.tites throughout the whole Re
Of Am-rcs and those OF the United Mexican states and
consequently immediately alter tho publication oil TINS
Convention for the suspension OF hoshte. 10 any place
district act Of hostility OF any knd shah De commit
ted by the forces Of either party and II any person or per-
sons be guilty Of any breach Of this article they shall DO
individually liable " be lIed ana condemned uhdsr tue
AST H. The troop. Of the United State. shall not ad.
vance beyond the positions already occupied by them
toward any part Of the Mexican territory not now IN their
pOssession extend any manner the limits OF tnei
present oecu patton shall the troops Of the United
states advance Dn the positions occupied BY them,
hut each party may freely snd peaceao' as 'h-y
ind nost emit within the limits Of their occupa-
tom neither passing through territory occupied oy the
other ,-..
the army may without mOestsou wherever tneir
business may cali them subject TO the laws OF the country
bat al persons belonging to the army travelling from the
/
| led BY fsg OF truce safe conduct.
ART ~ In the Federal District and ia sill States occu
pied By the American troops the collection OF ali the
contributions Of war pfoSIaso of y n -
aud 9g5 of the Commander nChef OF said ioIcs que
or becoming due for the months OF February and March
shall be suspended until the xpiraon Of this Conventions
and upon the ratification by the Mexican Government OF
the Tresty Of Peace ssned on the "a Instant s sseh con
butons for The months Of February and March aud al
erVsTd be entirely omitted Bat the tax on ganns
houses liquor shops and places OF public amusement shs
continue 10 be collected as now Ia eseh place "
the American troops, until the exchange OF the fahea
Of the Treaty without Preddes 70 the rgh,' o. the
municipal authorities 10 collect take, as heretofore;
ART v With view 20 the reestabisbment OF consul
rational order Regards TIE political sdmin'tIatlse
and Jude brsuch=., II IS agreed that IN All pisces
occupied by the American forces, the citizens OF the
Mexican Republic shall be tree 70 exercise an th-lr po-
btcs rishts In eectng and Installing the Oeners state
and Muuicp. .uthore. which belong to the territorial
diys liked BY the Mexican Laws and Constitution
bos. rsb. and will consider those a. duly elected who
held such by The Mexican ooNefnmeI., nna :.
will Do considered those eiVil appointments
/ made BY the Mexican General or stale government
ARr VI Whenever election 10 no held in any town
or place by the American troops upon due no
lice thereof being given to the commanding officer, he
shall march tho whole Of bis force out Of the limits Of
such town or place and there remain with them until
after the hour At which such elections should be
cluded leaving within tho town place ony tue iorce
necessary for The security OF his barracks no'pas store
And no person belonging to the American army shall
by any means. or on any consideration attspt 70 %
sruct or interfere with any eeeons IN order that they
may be conducted according to The Mexican Jaw IA
Vers Cruz the troops shall retire within the Tss OF tne
Notifications snd there remain until the elections are
Art VII. The Mexican authorities, whether genera,
State or nun cpal Gal have full liberty 10 es,sbsh aud
collect n the places occupied by the American troops
all taxes and revenues in conformity win the laws OF
the country 10 appoint all officers snd agents necessary
Tor the purpose 10 dispose OF such revenues IS hey
think without any Intervention on the part o. the
American troops excepting from this tipulatop az hn'
ties collected In the Custom Houses, al internal dqes on
transit aud those collected On The precious metals IN inc
But II the Mexican Government desire to ree'tablish
the Tobacco monopoly II shall awe pubic notice o. us
intention sixty days TO DO counted from tho uae o. tn
Convention, 10 order that the holdef tna ss9 Ibs
have time 10 dispose Of it, Nor shall any tax be laid upon
any one belonging to the American army nor on It's ne
ASr viii 10 ell place. Of the Mexican Republic, the
revenue and OF the Posi- once sns! DC re-
established they preyiou'y existed an PoN house'
po. oce public STAGES horse. mules and other means
Of shall receive tbs protection OF the forces
Of both parties aud tie whole .ha be managed aud con
Quoted by the pe,ons appointed In conformity with the
law, by the Mexican Government
ART TX Should there be apy stock deposit Of tobse
commerce belonging 10 the Mexican Government or TO
ihs Of any the States 10 any place occupied oy hs
American troops aud Of which they have not TAKEN pos
session such articles may DO freely taken possession OF
BY the Mexican Government aud transported In such
Az InmsSiatsIy after 10. public alton Of this Con
veution ali public Offices not In the Occupation OF the
American troops and 81 archives utensils ssa W
Of such Offices shall be delivered up TO the oeef OF ne
State or General Governments and as ,oon as oiner
convenient places be provided for the Troops aud OF
fcers occupying them al eOnseus " nuns oot
leges for education public hospitals and other buidln
Tor charitable purposes, shall be immediately vacated ana
delivered -, .--
ARr XII In al places occupied BY tie American troops
the Federal and State courts OF justice ann cV Tribunals
Of every GRADE may eper freely and without any inter
rupton the exercise Of their appropriate tnnetohs
In conformity with the Mexican law. Nor VIII the Amer
lean military tribunals created BY their authority ake
cognikance o. interfere in cause or mstter unless
person belon guz TO the American army be originally
party or the interest Of the American Government or
army be eoucerned in which cases the jurisdiction sna
remain in them aud the Mexican tribanas Recognized
and 20 respected by the American army shall DC those
dssnaed legal BY ths proper authority Of the mexican
General or State Governments respectively
AsT XII la the Federal Distinct there may De oftsn
I'D ana arm force Of 60O Of Police, Nstiona
Guard 10 preserve order sns maintain peacs and In other
place, occupied by the American forces, the commanders
th.reof ana the Mexican civil authorities shall agree on
H. establishment Of convenient force Tor similar pur
poses. .,, 49,.
cupsd Mexcsns or foreigners resident Ia Mexico snail
,poy the protection Of person and property guaranteed BY
~ Consultation and Laws u the Republicsnd ~ has
heretofore been done al supplies taken Tor the AmseAn
Amy shall be paid for 81 fair prices
AKr. XIV. The commanding oftcsrs OF the American
forces on the Northern frontier Mexico, shall all
their nfuenc. TO prevent the ncarons Of sayazes Into ths
Mexican territory and the robbery aad tTcanent OF the
inbabtans And the Mexican forces may assemble op
COS. Ard pur,ue aid Indians within the lines oceu
rid by The American troops without being considered a
inffir sing the provisions Of this Convention.
AR XIV The American Army will continue 20 respect
. hitherto the tempe. and free exercise OF the son o
The people OF The Mexican Republic. 10 public and private
and Church property shall be subject only 10 such laws
as were in existence, may Be passed bJ the Mexican