New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-04

!. cArTaIN JARvIs ro sKcEETARY roucEY.

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or wa caSz. Mareh s. 1850.
SRI had the honor Of forwarding q communi
cation to you on the Sd inst, by the English mai
STEAMER. In which stated the English Government
were trying to effect an armistice between the con
tending partiesin Mexico. Since then have beer
informed that Miramon has made proposals which
have been rejected as inadmissabie by this Govern
ment. | have not been able to ascertain II they
have made any counter proposition.
On the Sd inst, Gen. Miram0n having arrived a.
Meaden, sent Commander Turner, with the per
mission OF this Government, to communicate with
him. herewith enclose Commander Turner's re-
port to me.
On the Sd inst. this Government withdrew the
exequatur from Mr.. B. B. J. Twyman, American
Consul for good and substantial reasons they say.
Inc Whole Of the facts, presume will be reported
70 the State Department by the legation here. At
the request Of the Secretary Of Legation, have
given Ieuf Meiere of the marine corps, permission
to accept, for the time being, Of an appointment
from him Of Vice Consul, which trust will meet
On ihe 9th inst two vessels, apparently men-of
war, appeared at anchor of Antigua d small place
about fourteen miles to the aorthward Of this with
out any colors flying. After laying there some
s ssey So snd aaaer way ahd proceeded to the
to the flags on board of the menofwar nor to the
castle, from which gun was fred to call their at
tention to the fact. They treated all with CON
tempt, and proceeded to Anton Lizardo, where
felt i my duty to ascertain who they were.
therefore sent the United States ship Saratoga,
Commander Turner, upon that duty. Az the wind
was directly ahead, awaited myself Of the offer Of
two small steamers to take him IN tow For further
particulars Of the unfortunate occurrence that took
place afterwards, must refer yon to Commander
Turner's report. do not see how II was possible
for Commander Turner to do otherwise than he did
and think be and the other officers deserve great
credit for their promptness In defending their Aag
! shall send the two steamers to New Orleans Al
soon as possible, and have ordered Commander
Jenkens, of the Preble, who will accompany them
with the prisoners after delivering the steamers to
the United States Marshall to take the prize crews
on board his vessel and proceed to Pensacola for
provisions.
have been under the necessity Of employing
part of the engineers, iremen, ETC., belonging to
the two steamers, to convey them to New Orleans,
and have directed Com. jenkins to pay them for
the time they may be employed at the same rate
as s paid for their grade in the navy Of the United
States.
This place is at the present time closely be-
sieged. On the night of the 9Th inst. they at
tempted to carry itby storm, but were beaten off
and from present appearances, think the same
result will occur should they again attempt it.
From all l can learn, they have as many trooI 40
the city as the besieging party.
~ - ''1fsS JOS r. JIRYia Captain
COMMANDER TURNER TO CAPTAIN JARVIS.
os u Sns. STAT STATES , ssIr sssaIae.
To cpTAs Jos R. JARVIS, commanding United States ship
Sill have the honor to inform you that, IN ODE
dience to your instructions, proceeded yesterday
to the headquarters of General MiramoY, at the
town of Meadelin, about four leagues distant. I'M
mediately on my arrival dispatched a messenger
to him to announce my presence in the town, and
to say that having in charge communication from,
yourself, should be glad to know at what hour he
would be pleased to receive me. Twas informed
in reply that he would see me at once without loss
of time. I repaired to his lodgings, where was
received by him, accompanied by Gen. Robles and
Mr. Dios, his Minister of Justice. informed him
that had been instructed by you to say to him
that having been sent to this coast for the exclusive
purpose of afording protection to the persons and
property of American citizens, the senior officer
present you had felt yourself bound at the earliest
moment of his appearance before Vera Cruz, to
ascertain from him distinctly what were his nten-
tions in respect to the persons and property OF
American citizens in that city in the event OF his
taking it. .47 is.l rs. "a
He replied, without hesitation that as in the case
of all foreigners he should respect them and should
afford to both American citizens and their property
all the protection which it was in his power to give
then said, Having received this assurance
that your attack upon the city, and in the event
of your gaining possession Of it, he will cause to be
hoisted at the Flagstaff Of each house covering
American citizens and property the flag Of ths
BILE they and it might be preserved from danger
and damage by bombardment, and to insure to Til,
occupants Of those residences that respect on til,
part Of your troops with which You have yoursel
expressed your determination to regard them,
He replied, that he concurred in the wisdom an,
necessity of such an arrangement, and should bea
it in mind, and hoped it would be effectual in pre-
serving them from harm and injury.
l remarked, in conclusion that / was happy t,
take back such reply as could not fail to be sat
isfactory to my commanding officer; and thus end
ed the official part of our intercourse.
In his department towards me General Miramol
was grave and reserved, but respectful and court
eous On the other hand, General Robes received
and treated with the utmost cordially and kind
ness during my entire interview. On leaving sale
to him that desired to remain in the town unit
the cool of the evening for my return, and that
had several communications from persons in Vera
Cruz to members of their families who had taker
refuge in Madeline, which, should like to deliver
He replied, Go where you please, stay as long as
you like, and deliver what you have to whomso
ever you like.n With which took leave of him.
have the honor to be SIR very respectfully your
T. TURNER Commander
UNITED STATES SHIP SARATOGA,
OF Vera Cruz, Mexico March s, 1860. {
To Capt. Jos R. Jarvis, Commanding United Ship