The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-05
From the New Orleans Picayuns
Gov. Wilson and the citixens OF Vera Cruz.

The following correspondence requires little in,roduc
lion. 1t does honor 10 Col Wilson:
VERA Cruz 20 Die. Iss7
Senor AL separarse " 8 del gobierno de esa plaza los
que subscbnos nnmados de un sentmiehto de Juscia,
queremos dsrle ranca demosacon de reconocmien-
por buens conductn dprants su gobierno ha OBJ
servado V. Soon los yecinos de esa ciudad-
Nos Is grato hacer V. 8 manestscion, dando
ella tesmono de que apreeiamos ell mero donde qu'e
7 que lc hallamos
miento es compatible la snacion Politica actual
En- 10 particular, deseamos V. j. TODD ell bien que qu
reramos para un amigo; s-ntimenlos
cfibmos de " s. Senor Corone muy atenios servdores
Senior Corone Don II. WILSON.
[Sgned by the foreign consus and principal citizens in
the place.
VsKA CRUZ December 81 1871
GKNrLEny have the honor return sincere thanks
your valuable cooperation In the management OF the
municipal affairs Of Vera Cruz, prosperous and we'll
On parting you. gentlemen, it is source Of grath,
cation 10 know that am substituted the government OF
this city by Col Bankhead meritorious and distinguished
officer whose firm and upright character is guaranty tha
he will join In your endeavors 10 promote the welfare oil '
hoping revisit you future period, am, gentle
men, your most obedIent serySnt GOV ~, :,
! Hon. CRY CouScll., Vera Cruz.
VERA CRUz December 81, 1871.
SIR The undersigned, residents OF Vera Cruz beg leave
their sincere thanks your excelency the
your departure from thus city, for your uniform
banity manner justice, and ncessant endeayors o the
comfort end security of It's inhabitants
Those, and only those, acquainted win the ftatc OF THIS
town at the me OF your assuming rs government can
preciae the full value of your interchangeable abors for IL
of city. How different to-day is the aspect OF Vera
Cruza municipality with ample funds. and constantly
the pscea welsystcmizcd day and night police-a
justice, and charity fund for the relief of the poor
convincing proofs OF the happy results of your excelency
wise and psienal towards those whom
you We're placed to govern,
your prosperity and happiness In whatever sphere or post
your honorable career may place YOU assuring you that
II
ofVera Cruz than your return To place where youi
virtues justly appreciated and your departure
source of so much regret
! (Signed) T. NJ Pommares, John ]. Monel Louis Bou-
chereau, Hemshem 81 Rokeno. Angus,e Gerlash, II. Z.
Buttered, E. Huntington f. Sarrober, w. Nails, Teles.
tore Lqrlgue L. Hart, W. Beebes, Henry Mon'Iue, z
Abel T S. Bradley, John B. Cozzens. Henout, Charles
Mssn Geo K M !ohn E o Gaey Chg Noel B.
Powling.
To Col. II. wnsos u S. A.
| VERA CRUZ, Dec rs, 1917.
SIR. The undersigned, members Of the City Council, beg
goodwill manifested towards them in Your comm uncaton
TO the council OF the 2lst instant
this city, everything was in state OF confusion and mis-
rules the town was comparatively without revenue. and
greatly in debt the police wholly inefficient the protec
lion Of life and property; the streets filthy, and many
them ppassable from the ruins of fallen buildings; we
ec rights of citizens All these evils have been
remedied by your judcious administration.
The city is free from debt with steady Increasing
revenue the police well organized vgianr, and
many of the streets have been repaired, and the is
The poor and INDECENT OF Vera Cruz will remember you
with gratitude From the eharityiand created by YOU
Your administration has been mild, concliatng and just
disposng alike TO all, of whatever condition or country.
The undersigned beg tender to you their best wishes
for your prosperity and happiness
+ (signed} F. E. Watermeyer, H. f. Robinson, John J
Mcneil lose Com de Cueo, job" saniner, Carlos Butter
To Col. II WILSON, ex-governor of Vera Cruz