The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-19
HIG HLY TERE TING
FROM CALIFORNIA.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES
TO THE
NEW YORK HERALD OFFICE.
CALIFORNIA, May, 1916.


loo for other and assisance look to Eng,
land few to France, having strange vague idea of
natural protection" cash their drufts-no more is
wanted yopy lock the United States and almost ali
in California convinced that they to belong
latter nation in few years. Many are therefore, quiet.
ly waiting for the accom- pshmct of events sure TO hap.
The inter nal distracted state of California caused
by the Governor aud Commandant General heing two
parties, each wishing to be the head OF affairs or
rather have full sway of the house. from whence
arises all troubles. Break up that establishment, and
stop IT, $50 600 year OF revenue and all revolutions
would cease, and patriotism would sink deep in the
hearts OF its possessos that should hear of
Indians aided by those formerly bsped and belonging to
the missions, are carrying of the rancheros horses
leaving them so very destitute that they begin break
IN mares for the saddle, thing unknown Of in former
days although they had been told that egners were
accustomed to it; while the Governor and General
spending all their time and in their petty
anairs the wild Indians stealing from both them;
then arrival brings information that Mexican
neral and troops fitting ont at Acapuco another
rival brings notice that the whole of the Mormons are
leaving Nauvoo for California The natives divided in
opinion respecting the virtues and the vices of the two
races therefore Know not which to choose In the mean
time are growing jealous Of the emigration" in the
country shrus up their shoulders mode Espasol and
say No hat rfmedto ralsa Dies" strike light aud
smoke another paper ssgar; then talk about
cattle On the other hand the foreigners living here are
some trading some farming others working trades,
daily employ, looking about them eyes open,
pockets closed picking out good tracts of land buying
S. leaving them with their original owners until thew
may call for them building houses for themselves the
All IN hssr' for %st Of dol
tcpation the times that be- when they will rise
in tneir might and show what they isng have aimed at
the same; born in Maine or Missouri be s ever going
anead seeking and grasping something he has not
distinguish him any other foreigners they saw their
own primes (cousins) will take seat in the morning,
and remain until the night Any foreigner but Yam
kse Will SIT reasonable time on the chair which 10
handed to him. and departs but Yankee; oh los Yam.
KEGS he will move from chair to chair all round the
out Of the door and Window talk away whether under
stood or not telling how this that article in the house
y anything but sit still and away hs goes SO green
20 kind and condescendng soft in appearance hard
in reality, As he i. described Thus the ladies find him
in the house will their lords and chisains fad him
In the field or council chamber ready for anything be
only schanse leaving the consequences to future cir
present opinion Of the lockers on. PAISANO
MONTEREY, June ~, 1896
Capture Of Senems-Mr. INSTRUMENTATION.
The four accompanying proclsmations have been is.
sued at the towns of Yerba, Buena, Sonoma, and the
Pueblo Gown Of San Jose.
Tho first Of this month, q party of twelve foreigners
met an equal number Of soldiers n.ar New Hslvetia
and took from them, without any resistance about ITO
horses and Mares the majority Of the former belonging
the government of California. On the 18th instant
h other foreigners took possession of the town Of
Sonoma, the Bay of San Francisco, carried of Don
M. g. Vallejo, Don Salvador Vallejo Don Victor Pru-
dona. native of France ciizsn and officer of Mexico
aud Mr.. Luis Leese. Senior M q. Vallejo was military
eommandant of Sonoma Prudon, captain and secretary
These four persons Feather River, branch
of tho Sacramento held, supposed as hostages to
enable their captors to further their designs Some
thirty OF Their party remain charge Of sonoma hay.
with the exception Of taking the commandants horses
In the meantime, Commandant General Castro, with
two hundred or more soldiers and Citizens under his
command remain at Santa Clara two day q ride less
from Mr.. Ide's party. The town of Monterey has
but few citizens Senior Castro and the most of them
have stopped at the mission of juan ess than half
way understand that Mr. William B Ide, who signed
the Son 10 oO Of b o. aSou, years
getic and wellinformed man. He came TO California
with wife and Ave children, in September October,
lS45. They reside on the Sacrament river. From
last advices from the north. his party had not in
creased, but they expecting largo party in July
from the Oregon, and IN September several parties from
MIR Ide and party have white Asg red border, with
star and bear In all probability General Castro
will not 60 north TO mcet the other party He has how
ever, issued two proclamatons the rising of the
foreigners. The general and governor had each a
party against each other, although both held their
mission Of Mexico each denying the authority of the
other. Perhaps their actual difference may consist in
the laws of President Herrera appropratng twohirds
Of the custom house duties to the governor while the
DEGREES of President Paredes place the whole at the dis
possl Of the general | presume they will now join
their influence and parties together. :
Copy Of an order sent by d. Manuel Castro, the pre-
feet Of Monterey to hi: subPrsfect in San Francisco
"
port, and thence forwarded to this consuate:-
sus PaEyEcruRA OF THE SECOND DrsraIcr.
At this time have received from the Prsfecs
municaton which copy verbatim
"Beng informed that multitude of Strangers abusing
our local circumstances without having with the
and that many Of them that ought not to be admitted into
this country have made themselves owners OF fixed pro-
perry right only belonging 70 natursliasd citizens
their charge that they cannot under the strongest
possibility permit nor authorize sale cesssn what
lson by right and in favor OF Mexican citizens advising
those foreigners thatare not naturaized and legally in
make will 'be null and void, and that they will be sub
ject f they do not retire voluntarily from the country
TO be expelled from it whenever the government fnds
''n''A''' SFRXNCIsco GUERRERO.
WILLIAM A. LrIDrRporr, ESQ, U. s. Vice Consul,
Yerbs Bnen.. San Francisco, April soth, ls46.
God and Liberty.
ETA proclamation to all persons and citizens of sonoma
requesting them to remain at peace and follow their
rights and occupations without the fear of molesaton
The Cemmander-inChef lof' the troops assembled at
the fortress of Sonoma gives his involable pledge all
persons in California not found under that they
shall not be disturbed in their persons their property
social relations with another BY under my
He also selemnly declares his object to be- first ~ A.
fend himself and companions in arms who when invited
10 this country by promise of lands which settle
Themselves and families, who also promised re.
publican government, when having arrived in Cafor.
MIA denied the privilege of buying renting lands
OF their friends who instead Of being allowed to partic
were oppressed By military force Of Dc So
were even threatened by proclamation by the chief off,
GERS Of the aforesaid desposm. with determination
they should not depart out Of the country leaving all
their property, and beasts of burthcn thus de-
Crived Of the means Of flight Defence to be
driven through deserts inhabited by hostile Indians, to
certain destruction.
To overthrow government which has seiz ed upon
the property OF the missions for Individual aggrandze-
ment which has ruined and shsmsfullv oppressed he
laboring people OF California by their enormous exac.
tons on goods imported into this country 10 the deter.
min hrQv 49,
under ms command.
He also aolsmnly declares hi. object, in the second
place. to be- to invite all peaceable good NJ
California who friends the maintenance Of rood
order and equal rights and he does hereby invite them
to repair to his camp at sonoma without della to sssis
venment which shall secure to all civil and rel
Gus liberty, which shall encourage virtue and eratTa
merce and mechanism. ~
He further declares that he relies upon the rectitude
Of his Intentions Of heaven and the bravery Of