The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-26

dated November 49, ls40, and also copy of the Co|or
nian newspaper printed Ct Monterey and dated Oct
which seems to be all the intelligence Of importance
squadron, and Governor General Of California, met with
public reception his arrival at Yerba Buena. the
s on o. Which d him great
ofCapt j. Zeilen, U. g. M c., Capt Jno Montgomery
and suite mssistracy Of the district and the orator Of
navy, and Lieut. Gem BOunet French navy. proceeded
Com. 8 from his barge He was conducted from the
wharf to the front Of tue line by Cspt Montgomery and
Russell. in brief and pertinent address
Com Stockton repl. in an of.hsnd speech, in which
his voyage tkither. regret that have received the
report OF bis speech too late to give but the following
extrssi-
Ocean, my predecessor, Com sloat, handed to the
possession Of Monterey and San Frsncsco at the
citizens had been assacrsd and that the Mexican
forces were collecting the capital the City Of the
Angels resolved to defend the territory. Monterey
and San Francisco being of but little importance without
possession Of the Interior dstermi med possible to
quer the whole country. and make California ours
tersy, and the Portsmouth at San Francisco, with
the gallant officers and Of the Congress in pursuit
fight We landed at San Pedro, and marched with $50
men In ALL direct for the Camp Of the Mesa, about 30
with seven pieces Of artillery, and 500 men we'll mount.
ed armed were posted We left ship behind us,
without any hope of in of disaster. We took
no roundabout way. We straight the main rood
in broad daylight They remained stationary in their
fortified amp till they could almost the sun reflect
cd from ne bsyones OF my gallant marines, whom they
broke up their camp buried their guns, dispersed and
fed. Alter all their Dragging and threats they would
not under the most favorable circumstance strike
manly blow for the capital Of their country We took
possession and in the name Of country We hosed
the star spangled banner All who apPrehended.
and all who gave themselves up alike treated with
respect and kindness We returned to ship and to
Monterey, leaving in the city Captain Gillespie, with
small force of about 80 men.
On arriving at Monterey, courier brought ntelli
gence that Suffers Fort, ION the Sacramento, was
threatened by 1000 Indians We Immediately, with the
Congress and Savannah, came TO your aid"
The occasion accompanied Governor s.. to place
provided for the occasion, when they parook Of cola
tion drank toasts and wonnd up with ball Governor
Stockton's head. quarters ct San Diego.
Ono writer says, :" wish had time 10 relate some OF
the daring acts performed by troops-some Of the
fight like tigers On the arrival OF troops
ct San Diego, the enemy in possession Of the
town. and had piece of artillery commanding hill.
Our troops charged up the HILL drove of the enemy,
captured their gun, and took possession of the
town In truth, We could only get at the rebels, We
would make short work of 1t; we have fighting how
ever almost every day, but they invariably run, and we
cannot catch them In the lest fight that occurred,
ued two men and their horses nnd wounded four
The enemy are constantly the hills around us, and
quie common Tor our lads to say Come, let US 20 out