Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-29

alarmed, and freeing themselves from their
drivers, ran off, among the enemy, and
was thus lost 10 us.
The enemy proved 10 be party OF about
100 Calfornians under Andreas Pico, bro.
Their Of the late Governors; the number oil
their dead and wounded must have been
considerable, though have no means Of as.
pertaining how many, as just previous to
their final retreat, they carried off all ex-
cepting six.
The great number Of our killed and
wounded proves that our officers and men
have fully sustained the high character and
reputation OF our troops; and the victory
thus gained over more than double our force,
may assist in forming the wreath OF our
national glory.
have to return my thanks to many for
their gallan,ry and good conduct on the
field, and particularly to Capt. Turner, LIST
dragons, assistant acting adjutant gener.
ally and to Lieut.. Emory, Typographical en-
gineers, who were active in the perform.
ance Of their duties, and in conveying or.
ders from me 10 the command.
On the morning Of the 7th, having made
ambulances for our wounded, and inferred
the dead, we proceeded on our march, when
the enemy showed himself, occupying the
hills in our front, but which they left as we
approaches; till reaching San Bernado,
party Of them took possession Of hill near
to it, and maintained their position until at.
tackled by our advance, who quickly drove
them from it, killing and wounding, five OF
their number, with no loss on our part.
On account OF the wounded men, and up.
on the report Of the surgeon that res. was
necessary for them, we remained at this
place till the morning OF the l1,h, when
Lieut.. Gray, Of the navy, in command Of
q party OF sailors and marines, sent out from
San Diego by Com. Stockton, Joined U.s.
We proceeded al 10 A. NJ. the enemy no
longer showing himself; and on the 18th
yesterday we reached this place; and
have now to offer my thanks to Com.
Stockton, and all Of his gallant command,
for the very many kind attentions we have
received and continue to receive from them.
Very respectfully your ob't serv',,
J. w. KEARNY, Brig. Gen. U. S. A.
Brig. Gen. r. JONES, Adjutant General U.
s. A. Washington, D. c.
HEApaUARTERs ARMY OF THE WEST,
Cuidad de los Angeles, U. California,
Jan. 12, l847.
Sal have the honor to report that q,
the request Of Commodore r. F. Stockton,
United States navy, (who in September last
assumed the title Of Governor OF California,
| consented 10 take command Of an expedi.
ton to this place, (.he capitol Of the coun.
tryo and that, on the 29th December, left
San Diego with about 500 men, consisting
Of 60 dismounted dragons under Captain
Turner, so California volunteers, and the
remainder Of marines and sailors with bat
terry Of artilery--Lieut. Emory Oopograph.
zeal engineers) acting as assistant adjutant
general. Com. Stockton accompanied US.
We proceeded on our route without see.
ing the enemy, till on the 9Th instant, when
they showed themselves in full force Of 600
mounted men, with four pieces of artillery,
under their governor, (Fores,) occupy ing
the heights in front Of US, which command,
ed the crossing Of the river San Gabriel, and
they ready TO impede our progress. The
necessary disposition Of our troops was i'm
medlately made, by covering our front with
a strong party of skirmishers, placing our
wagons and baggage train in rear Of them,
and protecting the flanks and rear with the
remainder Of the command. We then pro.
ceeded, forded the river, carried the heights,
and drove the enemy from them, after an
action of about an hour and half, during
which they made a charge upon our left
flank, which was repulsed; soon after which
they retreated and left US in possession OF
the field, on which we encamped that night.
The next day (he 9th inst.) we proceed.
ed on our march at the usual hour. the enc
my in our front and on our TANKS; and
when We reached the plains OF the Mesa,
their artillery again opened upon US, when
their fire was returned by our guns as we
advanced; and after lowering around and
near us for about two hours, occasionally
diminishing with us during that time, they
concentrated their force and made another
charge on our left flank, which was quickly
repulsed; shortly after which they retired,
we continuing our march; and we Tin the
afternoon) encamped on the banks of the
Mesa, three miles below this city which we
entered the following morning Qhe 10th
instantly without further moles,ation.
Our loss in the actions of the 9th and 9th
was small, being but one private killed, and
two officers Lieut.. Rowan Of the navy, and
Capt. Gillespie OF the volunteers) and elev-
en- privates wounded. The enemy, mounted
on fine horses, and being the best riders in
the world, carried off their killed and woun,
ded, and we know not the number OF them,
though it mus, have been considerable.
Very respectfully, your obi serv't,
J. w. KEARNY, Brig. Gen.
Brig. Gen. r. JONES, Adj't Gen. U. S. Army,