The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-26


The day will soon come when the enemies of
the old pilots will be exhibited to the world in
their tue light We are glad To perceive that the
Hon Mr. Maclay is actively engaged in laying
the matter out for Congress. That gentleman
We believe, never deserts his friends when he Is
SIRE tina, their cause is jus' and of the Justice of
the cause efthe New York pilots, he has ofen
and often given his unqualified assent and opi.
Mon. Those who acquainted with h IN in his
district, state that the pilots have warm friend
inh him.
ltgives us pleasure to sta e this, for more rea.
sons than one.
/ lie NECESSITY OF MOUNTED MEN FOR CALIpoR
NiA.-ih reported massacre Of one hundred
and fifty men Of the American squadron
in the Pacific, by Indians and Mexicans,
at Ciudad de los Angeles, whether true OF false,
furnishes MS proof of the necessiiythere exists
tor our government employing competent force
oimounted men 10 keep these wild vagabonds IN
check, and protect the inhabitants, as well as our
emigrants, from their violence. If the regiment or
mounted men recently organized in this city,
and commanded by Colonel Duff, were on
duty there, no outrages of this kind would be
heard OF. 1t is irnmaterial in one point of view
whether the report of this be true not.
The nature Of the country, and its liability 10 be
overrnn by predatory parties of Indians and Mex
leans, is sufficient to warrant the employment of
force of this kind.
This regiment proposes to to the end of
the Mexican war, in California, as mounted
force, to be armed and equipped here, and mount
ed on arrival there; and after the termination of
the war, in consideration of moderate grants of
land there, permanently settl. in Upper Calitor-
mia, keep up their organization, and serve with
our further pay or recompense for five years, or
such time as tho government may deem advisable
for the defence of the country, and especially for
the protection of life ard property from Indian
depredatlons. They would, if preferred, serve
first in Mexico, either mounted or dismount-
ed force, but desire finally to reach Upper Cali
tornia and settle there, where they would Also if
desired by the government at Washington, con-
tract to publish journal in the English and
Spanish languages, devoted to tho extension of
American republican principles, and the cultiva-
ton OF feelings of goos will and confidence,
amongst the mixed population OF that country,
towards the government and people Of the United
States. In the ranks of this regiment, are many
mechanics and farmers among tho officers many
professional. and well educated men. The Colonel
is well known here as possessing, in an eminent
degree, all the essential requisites of soldier, as
well as intellectual qualifications ola high order
The necessity of sending mounted force TO
California, is obvious to all who have taken care
to make themselves well acquainted with Its his
tory and condition. Although it is not probable
that any invasion OF that country will be made by
Mexico, it would nevertheless be favorite point
OF attack in the event Of contest with any of tae
maritime powers OF Europe, and in such case a
force OF this nature would be indispensable. But
II IS not with view to such contingencies that we
advocate this necessity; far stronger claims are
presented by the unsettled state Of the country.
and the total absence of security for life and pro-
perry, which has long, and will long disgrace that
fine but defenceless region, unless force suited
TO The nature OF the country, and the peculiar SER
wee ITS wants demand, be at once sent ont BY our
government Light Dragons are the only force
really available for these important Objects
they can best PURSUE and ovcrtake in their prairie
and mountain hauns, the numerous bands of
Indians and robbers who have so long been the
dread OF The farmers and peaceful inhabitants of
the country, and the rapidly OF whose move-
ments can alone be equaed by force of this
description. For such service as this, and this is
the kind Of service for which military body is
really wanted in California. Security for
h'e and property-a blessing never enjoy
cd under the Mexican rule-will tend greatly to
attach the mixed population Of that region to our
government and people, and accelerate the tide
of emigration thither.
The economy of sending this regiment will DO
apparent, for upon the terms on which thew offer
TO serve, there will only be the expense of send
ing them out; whereas, United States troops
would have TO be brought back, as well as sent
out, or kept there at great cost to the government
and country; while this regiment, for a mere con.
sideration Of lands, would, after the war is over
continue to provide, without any expense to our
government, not only the kind Of military body
exactly suited TO the exigencies of the country.
but permanent police of the very best kind, the
members OF which beng owners themselves of
the soil, and resident thereon, will have the high
est incentives TO etIccually protect it; and
viii, at the same time, increase the value of asd
and give an impetus to civilization and commerce
Even the expense of sending out this regiment
might be reduced to mere trine, by emplovinp
it first in Mexico, in the operations destined
against San LUIS de Po,osi, or the city of Mexico.
and after its services in the war are no longer re-
quired, sending it on from Acapulco, or some of
the neighboring ports on the Pacific, in some of
the vessels of the United States cruising along
that coast, or the merchantmen constantly en-.
gagged there in the hide trade. The fact tina, the
horses of California are better adapted to the ma.
ture OF the country, and far cheaper than any
which can be imported into it, while il renders
the expense of transporting these animals unne.
cessary, presents a most favorable opportunity
for employing the description Of force so much
needed there.
The popularity Of sending this regiment would
be undoubted, as the terms on which it offers to
serve viii cost the country mere trifle, and must
be regarded as highly patriotic, and certain to
cad to most important results; while the cxped-
Jon being devoid efany political compilations and