Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-13
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER ll-Nrsru DAY.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER ll-NISTH DAr.
The cross-examination of Brigadey General Kearny
witness for the prosecution, resumed.
Question With respect the governorshp Of California
I'D not Com Stockton, in his first conversation with you
San Diego December 1885, let you know that not
open question that il already pledged Lieut. Col
Fremont that he had recommended him for the appointments
70 the Government and that the Presidents approval dis
approval then way from Washington and that, il
you had not ntereed with the express, the approval might
have arrived by the middle Of January and, not what did
he say
Insurer. have no recollection whatever of having had
but with Com Stockton the subject Of
the goyenorshp of California the 2sth of December In
that told Com Stockton that he had SEEM by
my official communications from the War Department, the in
of the President relating California that
had California with but small military force that
Difference respect for his tuao he being then
mand Of the Pacific squadron and having large of
sailors and Marines prevented that time from relieving
lin and taking charge Of the civil government of the country
that, my command increased, would take
charge Of affairs California, ageeaby my instructions
Com Stockton said in reply that he had in the month of
August reported the of affairs in California to the
eminent Washington and that he could permit himself
to be nteered with until he received that
pert. have recollection whatever Of his having men
toned the Lieut. Col Fremont in that conversation
communication Of his think directed the Navy Depart
men stating that he intended appointing Lieut. Col Ere
mont the Governor of the Territory.
Question. What induced Com. Stockton to send YOU a
copy of that despatch
4Rsacer Preached San Diego on the 18th of December
On the 18th put all my official orders and communications
from Washington in the hands Of Com Stockton for his in
formation On the 10th he them to me- with COM
muneaon from him, and with them copy Of several Of his
public papers, meaning afterwards explained those issued
by himself have previously letter. stated that he re-
turned those papers 10 me the 18th but on reading his
letter 10 me, find il the 9th December
Question Did not Com Stockton in that communica ion
inform that Captain Fremont had been appointed by him
major and Lieut. Gillespie Of the marines, captain the Ca
fornia battalion
Judge Advocate Have YOU that paper
Insurer have not il may be among my papers in this
city. think il, is in Missouri II a copy is shown to me
shall remember it.
Judge Advocate. The communication" in the question
means, understand it, Com. Stocktons communication to
The Navy Department
Gen. Keany. | understood the word communication .
the question to refer to Com Stockons communication to
and his despatch the Navy Department at
ington.
4 paper here shown to the witness
Judge Advocate Please to that part of it referred to
in the question think il is the second paragraph
The witness having looked at the paper the question
repeated.
ins,cer Among the papers sent 10 by Com Stockton
On the l6h December copy Of his letter the Navy
Department. dated August g. 1876 the second paragraph
d which states that he had organized California battalion Of
mounted remen by the appointment Of all the necessary off,
GERS, and received them volunteers in the service Of the
United States that Captain Fremont was appointed major
and Lieut. Gillespie captain Of the battalion That letter as
pted IN ", q
2sh Congress- page loo, believe be true copy of the
paper he sent 10
Major Graham here expressed the opinion that The whole C
The letter referred TO ought to be read.
The cleared that this question nigh, lie dis
cussed and determined
When the doors again opened the Judge Advocate
stated that after deliberations Court had decided
that the whole paper must be read
Il was thereupon read as follows
"CIUDAp Los ANGELES, Auousr %, 1876.
. Sin You have already been informed Of nv having,
On the 23d Of Jolly assumed the command OF United
states forces on the west coast OF Mexico have the
honor inform you that the flag Of the United States is lyinv
from every commanding position in the Territory OF Caifor.
and that this rich and beautiful country belongs to the
United States and Is forever free from Mexican dominion
"On the day after | took this command organized the
California battalion Of mounted riemen' by the appointment
q all the necessary officers aud received them as volunteers
INTO the service of the United States Capt Fremont was
appointed major and Lieutenant Gillespie captain of the
battalion.
The next day they were embarked on hoard the sIoopo
eAr Cyane, Commander DGFon and sailed from Monterey
for San Diego, ,~i they msh 5e landed to he sard IL
The Mexican forces amounting 500 men, Under General
Castro and Governor Pco, aud who wen fortified at the
Camp Of the Mesa three miles from this city,
= few days after he Cvane laf s-i- IN the Congress
o Pedro the port OF entry for this department md
thirty miles from this place. where landed with my gallant
saor.amy, and marched directly for the relouabe Camp
u the Mesa
Cen Castro broke ground and for the city Of Mexico
The Governor Of the Territory and the other principal officers
separated IN different parties, and away ia different
directions.
/" Unfortunately the mounted rfemen did get up in
tine TO head them OIL We have SINCE however, taken most
81 the principal officers the rest will be permitted remain
quiet home under the restrictions contained proca-
nation OF the l7th.
"On the 18th Of August, having been joined by Major
Fremont with about eighty rhemen, and Mr. Larkn, late
American Consul, entered this famous city Of the
Angels the capital Of the CALIFORNIA; and took unnolested
possession of the government house.
s'Thus in less than month after assumed the command
81 the United States force in California chased the
Mexican army than three hundred miles along the coast
pursued them thirty miles in the interior Of their own coun-
,ry routed and dispersed them, aud secured the territory TO
The United States ended the war; restored peace and harmony
among the people, and put civil government into successful
operation.
'Tbe Warren and Cysne sailed few days since block
ade the west coast Of Mexico, south Of San Diego and
h., shed WILL in tho