Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-12-26

1t deemed by the President appropriate that the naval
commander shall exercise jurisdiction You will establish
these, and communicate them the military commander, who
will carry them into effect far his cooperation may be
necessary suggesting for your consideration notifications
alterations.
The regulation Of the import trade also con6ded to YOU
The conditions under which vessels Of citizens and
of neuas may be admitted into ports of the enemy your
possession will be prescribed by YOU subject instructions
heretofore given To aid you topics of instructions the
collectors n the United States, from the Treasury Depart
men the subject enclosed On cargoes of
trails imported into such ports you may impose moderate du
ties greater in than those collected in the ports Of
the United States The collection of these duties will DO
made by civil officers to be appointed and subject the
other persons charged with civil duties in the country
These appointments will be made by the military officers in
consultation with you.
officers, impressed those of the army, the inn
poance Of harmony in the performance of their delicate du
ties, while cooperating. They of body, and
WILL doubt not with each other in showing which
render the efficient aid the other in the execution of
orrs, and in sustaining the national honor which
confided to both.
You will make your communications TO the Department as
frequent possible.
The great distance which your command is placed and
the mpossiblity of maintaining frequent regular com
muncaton with you, necessarily induce the Department to
leave much of the details of your operations to your discre
ton The confident belief is entertained that with the gene
raj outline given in the Instructions you will pursue course
which will make the enemy sensible of power to nnlct
them the evils of war; while will 10 the United
States II deintIve treaty OF shall us California;
population impressed with justice, grateful for Gle
mency and prepared to love institutions and TO honor
our flag
On your being relieved in the command of the squadron
you will hand your instructions TO the officer relieving you
JOHN Z. MASON.
Com. r. F. SrocKToS,
Coming U. s. naval forces on the west coast of Mexico
Secretary Of The Nary 10 Commodore Shubrick.
Navy DEPARTMENT., August II, 1916.
CoNMoDoRE The United States being in state of
by the action of Mexico is desired by the prosecution of
hostes to hasten the return of peace, and to
advantageous conditions For this purpose orders have been
given to the squadron the Pacific take and keep possess
sion of Upper California especially Of the ports of San Fran
CISCO of Monterey, and Of San Diego and also, if oppou
nifty Offer and the people favor take possession by in
land expedition Of Puebla de los Angeles, San Diego
On reaching the Pacific, your first duty will be to ascertain
if these orders have been carried into effect If not you will
take immediate possession of Upper California, especially of
the three ports of San Francisco, Monterey and San Diego
that if the treaty of peace shall be made the basis OF
the u possd it may leave California to the United States
The relations to be maintained with the people of Upper
California to be friendly possible. The flag Of the
United States must be raised but under II the people 10
be allowed much liberty Of selfgovenmen is consistent
with the general occupation of the country by the United
States Iou commandern-chief of the squadron, may
exercise the right ntedct the entrance OF any vessels or
articles that would be unavoabe in ee war
into of the enemys ports who" you may occupy WIN
this exception unied States vessels and merchandise
you take possession to and free of duty but TO-
reign vessels and goods reasonable duties may be imposed
collected and disposed of by the local authorities under your
general superintendent.
military force has been directed by the Secretary of War
to proceed the of California for the purpose
OF co operation with the navy in taking possession Of and
holding the ports and positions which have been specified
and for otherwise operating against Mexico
detachment OF these troops consisting of company of
artillery, under command of Captain Tompins has sailed in
the United States ship Lexington regiment of volunteers
under Colonel Stevenson will soon sail from New York and
body of troops under Bgader General Kearny may reach
the Santa Fee Copies of much Of the nstruc
tons Captain Tomrkns and General Kearny relate
objects requiring cooperation herewith enclosed.
BY article 6, of the General Regulations of the army,
edition Of 1925, which held by the War Department be
still in force, and Of which enclose you copy, your
mission places you, in point of precedence, occasions Of
uD but no officer Of the or navy wSasve
may be his rank, any direct command ndepen
dent of consent officer of the other service except
ing only when land forces especially embarked vessels
Of war TO do the duty of marines.
The President expects and requires however, the most
dial and eectua cooperation between the officers of the
services in taking possession Of and holding the ports
sons OF the enemy which designated in the instructions
to either both branches Of the SERVICE and will hold any
commander of either branch strict responsibility for any
failure preserve harmony and the objects proposed
The land forces which have been, will be- sent to the
raci be dependant upon the vessels of your squadron
Tor transportation from point TO another, and for shelter
and protection of being compelled abandon positions
the coast necessary transporta
ton for their supplies to furnish the supplies themselves
by the vessels under your direction In all such you
will furnish all the assistance in your power which will not in
teere with objects that in your opinion, of greater i'm
portance
You will akng care however, TO advise with any land Of
cer of high ranksay, Of the rank Of bgader general who
may be handy make the necessary regulations for the posts
that may be occupied
Having provided for the full possession of Upper California
the point of importance is the Gulf Of California From
the best judgment can FORM you should take possession of
the port Of Guymas The progress Of will probably
be such that in conjunction with land forces you win be able
hold possession Of Guymas, and reduce all the
wy north of it on the Gulf
As to the ports south of il, especially Mazaan and Aca-
pulco il is not possible to give you special instructions. Ge
morally you will take possession Of blockade according
your best Judgment all Mexican ports far your
allow but south Of Guymas il the provinces rise up against
the Central Government and manifest friendship toward the
United States you may, according your discretion,
into temporary agreement of neutrality. But this be
done only condition that ships have free their
ports and equal commercial rights h those Of other nations
that allowed take water and fuel 10 purchase
plies; to TO and from shore without obstruction in time
of peace and that the provinces which thus neutral shall
absolutely abstain from contributing towards the continuance Of
the by the Central Government of Mexico against the
United States.
Generally, you will exercise the rights of bellgcrent, and
bear in mind that the greater advantages obtain the
speedy and the advantageous will I've the peace
Should Commodore Bddle he in the Pacific off the shores
Of Mexico, at the time you arrive there you will report your
self TO him nnd long he remains of the Of Mex
you will act under his direction in concert with him,
muncaing to him these instructions.
The Savannah, the Warren and the Ievant ought to
return II you hear Of peace between the United States and
Mexico, you will at once send them home.