The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-03
-.rdence between Gen. Scott and Mr. Trist

~,esnondence between zen. scoH dho hf' AFlst
Tho Washington Union of the 25th ult publishes
.-,;on Of the correspondence between General
and Mr.. Commissioner Trist, which took place
''V .,n,ner in Mexico-which correspondence is in
nsr to a late resolution of the U. S. House of
ln,asen,atiyes We make the following extracts
M, Trist to Mr.. Buchanan tExtract,l
VERA CRUz FRIDAY Bight) May T. 1917.
ts Col. Wilson left il entirely TO me to deter;
e every point in regard to the dispatches for Gene
Sco that presented themselves was, that they left
pGnclnding of course, the letter OF the Minister OF
Foreign an, Lacy, Of the Tennessee Dragons and the
pate before this tine doubles in IN se b
Gen from me of which had no time take copy
Han ian, JAMES BUCHANAN, Sec'y of State.
Mr.. 7rist ia Mr.. Buchanan
;, .sa'1assslss JALApA, May 81, 1s47.
II have the honor transmit herewith very extra
ordinary he 90 desnaed) received by me from Gen. Scott
Opsg, with copy Of my reply and of letter enclosing
@ epy the explicit order delivered to him in The latter
1bs Of the President with respect to the TRANSMISSION
reign a fa Consideration Whether would not be advisable
9dePat confirming the one thus delivered by me- for
s the officer capable of writing such letter under any
Wanting in any thing ike provocation-I do
p"ow what TO anticipate Or not to anticipate A..
n winch III mere last evening, mat
s gsIa favorable to peace whatever has been
%ce Hfh shall SET out tomorrow afternoon with Gen
Trgss Dvision-l hope 10 have in my power TO give
some accom-, nn 9 poea a yan npG pF9p psd
a who is here on his way TO Vera Cruz 10 embark for
England tells that in his native place (soe 300 leagues
a there is but handful OF the opposite sentiment
Al in the city Of Mexico, where he passed month, there
ga s syence Il the state of public opinion on that face
which likely to catch the eye OF persens Of his class
am, sly, very respectfully, your obedt ssrv,t ra
Han JAMES BUCHANAN, secy of State.
On the occasion of transmitting this correspondence
ah Gen Scott, should do him injustce-although he
d not be injured thereby with person at all CONVEX
an respect for the Government be proved by such
Swam acts bear the same relation to this sentiment
SS nothing could have been more perfect than the proof
Aoied my OF the sincerity with which he processes
creed upon this point Not ON only was
Iddecanp and the Chief of the Quartermasters Depart
men deputed by him TO conduct me to the quarters which
10 had caused to be secured for but was subsequently
d upon by the Governor in compliance with orders from
t6e Generainchef to offer guard, (Which declined
be being necessity for it, So far therefore as cere
monial goes and attentions to my person. as that OF
Gucona Of the Government nothing could be added e..
ohe proof winch IL receives Ill uls siape vi iespeco io
lis authority.
Major General Scott to Mr.. Trst. Enclosure No. Al
& HEADQUARTERS OF THE Army, }
T.
sr have received your note OF yesterday accompanied
lv communications to me from the Secretary OF War, and
one Sealed from the Department Of State to the Minister
of Foreign Affairs of the Republic OF Mexico
W" ar right in doubling whether there be Govern
menl--eyen DE- faeto-in this Republic General Santa
nnna' IN tba neigborhood of Ozaha organizing bands
anchero banditti or suerllas to cut oil stIaggles OF
Which YOU propose TO accompany into the interior the
sse which train has detained me here and caused me
wIeor Commanding at Vera Cruz has allowed himself "a
sond time to be persuaded detach TO bring up des
he force had relied upon as the escort of that train The
other detachment 10 which allnde up days ago
H Commodore Perry TO the Mexican Minister of Foreign
RHsm TO negotiate the exchange Of Passed Mdshipman
hgssIs, nom pJed Too ;mnortant 70 he entrusted TO
%" agency S"
bu e'p seve e Prdent nd interm Bu Won
En Earned that The Congress after hearing of the affair
y" Cro odo passed many violent DEGREES breathing war
the n,,emost aSans the United states declaring that
Ee Fyecuye has no power and shall have none TO con-
da treaty. mr. even an armistice with the United States
d Jnounc;no AZ traitor anv Me xcan fnnctionary who
bai entertain either propositiOn have communicated a
a Of those darroes 10 the War Denartment and until
XXI ph VI theennon or militia change of circumstances
yery much doubt whether can SO far commit the honor
M" u" b saad Gepacb Won have sent me from the Secre
iaTy " Stale of the United states.
and 5 a qn a to the
I n,y NJ Won, instance lend an escort To youT flag of
uce and i may require large fighting detachment TO
i who now ints the national road ali the way up to the
capital
that the Secretary of War proposes to degrade me
requiring that the commander OF this army shall defer
you, the chief CLERK OF the Department OF State the
beg say him and TO YOU that here, In the heart OF
shoste country, from which alter lew Weeks IL Wona
emp0ssibe to Withdraw this army, without loss poba
bly, of half its numbers, by the c0mtf0-whlch army from
necessity, must soon become set-snstdtning mdch'nc
cut off from all supplies and Teln10rcemens from nome
until perhaps late IN November-no 70 speak OF tne pau
aah OF the Government and people OF MeSico-I say, ~
reference to those critical circumstances ms army MUS
take military security or It's own salety Renee ne 9ues
ton Of amistice or no amistlce ls most pecuariy
military question, appeHalnlns o. necessity II MOI o u IN
Vesal right IN the absence OF direct Instructors 70 e
commander of the invading forces consequently Wy
are not clothed with military rank over me- as wen as WIN
diplomatic functions, shall demand, under ue peculal
circumstances. that, IN your negotiations ue eneh.y
should entertain your oyennres you refer mai QUESTION "
me, and all the securities belonging 10 II: Ne sdet "
lhs army demands no less ana Am fesp9nsipe io .
aiely untl duly superseded Or 1ecaen. Inueeu ho nI
nature oil the case II the enemy, on your Peoh, so AZ
W Wiling TO concede an dfmsce ne Woiu ny u1p.
mand the military guarantee OF my signature LOT Ills Wv"
safety 49,. r,.,a
Should under the exposition oil circumstances nave
gwen your visit the moyeable headquarters o. ts army
shall receive with the respect due 70 1nhcuoha1y o
feoe Pueba, elsewhere depends on events chanseapie
aeyey moment. 49, c..
The sealed despatch from the department OF STATE
suppose to desire me to hold until your ARRIVAL OF uh
shall hear further from yon.
remain, respectfully, your ODed I serV I,