The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-12-22

trenching tools ordnance, and ordnance stores
IN the ship Lex ngton with Captain Tompkins. Further
ordnance supplies may be soon expected
Ii is perceived by dispatches received al the Navy
Department from the commander OF the United States
squadron on the coast OF the Pacific that certain youn
teers were taken into service by him, from the set
tiers about the Bays of Monterey and San Francisco to
aid him in seizing and holding that country. With
view TO regular payment il is desirable that those volun
teers, il not originally mustered, should be caused by
you to be regularly mustered into service Retrospective
y) under the volunteer act of May 49, ls46 amended by
an act OF the following month. This may be done with
the distinct understanding that If not earlier discharged
no longer needed, you will discharge them at any time
they may signify wish to that effect.
You Will probably find certain port charges and regua
tons established for the harbors of the province by the
commanders OF the United States squadron upon its coast
The institution and alteration of such regulations apper
tam to the naval commander who is instructed BY the
proper department. 10 confer, the subject with the
commander OF the land forces AS established, you WILL
in your sphere, those regulations TO be duly
speced and enforced On the other hand, the appoint
ment OF temporary collectors at the several ports apper
ains to the civil governor OF the province, who will be,
for the time the senior officer of the land forces in the
country Collectors, however, who have been already
appointed by the naval commander will not be unneces-
sany changed.
in hands, the letter of June the Sd asD add ress
ed TO you by the Secretary OF War You will not, how
ever formally declare the province to be annexed Per
government Of the United States.
After occupying, with forces all necessary points
in Upper California and establishing temporary civil
government therein, well assuring yourself OF It's
internal tranquility and the absence of any danger of
reconquest on the part OF Mexico, you may charge Col
Mason, United States list Dragons the bearer Of this
open letter, land officer in rank to your with
your several duties, and return yourself with sufficient
escort of troops, to ST. Louis, Missouri But the body
OF the United States dragons that accompanied you to
California will remain there until further orders.
1t is not known what portion of the Missouri voun-
teers If any, marched with you from Santa Fe to the
Pacific If any, is necessary to provide for their return
to their homes and honorable discharge; and, the
same supPosion they may serve you sufficient es
cort TO Missouri.
1t is known that Lieut. Col Fremont, OF the United
States rifle regiment was, in July last, with party OF
in the service OF the United States Typographical
gneers, in the neghborhood of San Francisco Mon
terey bay, engaged in joint operations against Mexico
with the United States squadron that coast Should
you find him there ii is desired that you do not detan
him, against his wishes moment longer than the
sites OF the service may require
need scarcely enoin Difference and the utmost cordi
aty the part Of land forces towards those of
navy in the Joint service the distant of Caifor
Reciprocity may be cordially expected and towards
that end frequent conferences between commanders Of
the two arms recommended Harmony in co-opera-
ton, and success cannot but follow.
Measures have been taken to supply the dsbursng Of
fces who have preceded, and who may accompany you
with all necessary funds. OF those measures you will be
informed by Col. Mason.
remain, sir, with great respect your obedent servant
WINFIELD SCOTT
To Brig Gen. s. w. KEARNY, U. s A.,
Commanding U. s. forces 10th Military Dept