The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-27

tains and die like beasts before they would consent TO
any conditions with him. This their resolution
SION by Andres Pco and the other officers whom we
met on the field Of Conengs. part OF them (among
those Gen Feres their way already to Sonora
with the view Of obtaining assistance from Mexico
10 my summons they came forward instantly, and
satisfactory to both parties and throughout the Cali
ornian population there but feeling Of satisac
taon ana gratitude to myself The Of the country
most forward and able in the instruction against us
now put themselves at my disposition and saw to me
Viva " SECURE dTsrme V seguroU olive in safety,
sleep In saIety( We ourselves will watch over the
tranquility Of the country, and nothing can happen
which shall not be known to you The Calfornians
became aware that my treaty to some
Of the whose vengeance it req uired some
victims appease that some proceedings might be
surance that Estan preparados los hos del pals para
sostenen listed The sons Of the country are ready
to support you This dissatisfaction the part of our
people easily repressed and the treaty was rat
fed, and peace and order restored TO the country;
which, like the waters Of some small lake. which
sudden storm had passed. subsidized instantly perfect
tranquility.
yesterday evening from Santa Barbara He told me
that he heard group Of boys in the sin gng
guitar the following words
VIVIAN los Estados Undos.
viva I'll Coronel Fremont,
Quien nos ha asegurado las vdas.'i
This is depression. ! should be glad to relate to
other instances Of the regard and sasac
Of these people. But to return to San Fernando and
the treaty. have time for arrangement of topics
and write things TO the mind.
In reply to my invitation, two commissioners the
part Of the Caifornians, arrived at San Fernando in
the afternoon, and three officers Of the battalion w H.
Russell, of Mo, ad.de-camp; Major r. b. Reading and
Louis MLane Capt of Artillery (son Of the miniser)
were named by me commissioners. the part Of the
United States. to confer on the terms of amcabe
rangement. In the evening" the Californian commits
soners retired to their camp, bearing with them the
sketch Of treaty, and order from granting
suspension Of hostities until the afternoon Of the fol-
lowing day copy Of the proclamation forwarded
by Don Andres Pico to Commodore Stockton, the
night.
ION the next morning January 10, the march was
resumed in the direction Of Los Angeles and towards
the enemy's camp; aud the commissioners again meet
Ing ut the old Mission house Of Couenga the terms Of
the treaty definitely settled, and the instrument
signed by the commissioners, and approved by myself
the part of the United States and In my capacity of
military commandant of the Territory side and
by Don Andres Pico Of the Califor
mia forces the other. received here (Coueuga) q
communication from Commodore stockton informing
that he had been notified Of the suspension hosti
ltes and would conform to it. This with some seven
eight other communications which | had received
since the 9th, enclosed to and beg to read
them Immediately despatched Mr. Talbot and Col
Russell, respectively to Commodore Stockton and Co
neral kearny, with letters acquaintng these officers
with the termination of hostites.
rant Of the relations subssting between these two gen
tlemen having received from neither any order n
stances l. therefore, Immediately my arrival,
ed on the Governor and Commander in Chief Co
Stockton, and, few minutes afterwards called Go
kearny. found them occupying antagonist attitude
and strongly embittered against each other, each deny
ing the right Of the other to the direction of a
each side Is here stated by Col Fremont but only
my private information and therefore, be given
TO the public the gentlemen wiz each give his own to
made my position important; both officers aware
of it, and instead of deciding between themselves their
own quarrel they unnecessarily and :
| implicated in it. Both offered me the commission
and post of Governor, the Commodore stockton)
Immediately to redeem his pledge of last fall the other
(Gen Kearny Offering to give the commission in four
six weeks You that had been acting since
/ vfH.rn ,tuuinn frny
my battalion then with me- Used under that
mission. On arriving at Los Angeles, found Commo-
dcre Stockton in supreme command. General kearny
also told the day of arrival that he had served
under Commodore Stockton the commando hief
and did actually acknowledge him to be tho Governor Of
California
three or four days after my arrival Commodore
stockton ordered me- IN arranging my affairs to take
charge Of the government aud the baa
lion which commanded. In the evening, Gen Kearny
sent written order through his adjutant general
forbidding me to do so. | immediately waited on the
Governor, who showed letter just received from
General Kearny requiring him forthwith to discontinue
his acts. and reinqush his authority Governor
Commodore stockton exhibited to me his reply, in
which he suspended General Kearny from all mill
tary command in this country
would not decide between them and determined to
remain my old ground. In the morning
replied to General Kearny, rccapitulatng briefly the
occurrences of the last half year. and respectfully de-
cared my intention to obey heretofore the orders
Commodore stockton When they settle the question
| Of rank in command, will conform.
Much Of the onus (burthen) has been thrown upon
me, and my situation IL difficult While they dis
l
having gone to San Diego and Monterrey | am left
here without the Of carrying the government
with an nsurrectionary people to controlwith 900
volunteers who anxious to their families and to
whom owe $50 00o-wth the border Indians in move
ment, and without dollar to satisfy any demand.
Commodore Stockton has sent to Callao
(South America) for money, and until that arrives
shall have hard time, The interests Of
many good men, and poor people require remain
here while longer entirely satisfied IL right for
to remain here, and maintain my present position
but INV opinions and nclinatons will be- instantly Weld
Tn rysh he a he iHsnf
have personal and valuable friends among the Ca
fornians than any man in the country.
cannot tell you what am to do for the future. The
here | refer you to Mossrs. Talbot and
Carson for all particulars They know every thing and
furnish the materials for a right judgment That
which, earth most wish is to you all again
membering the past and looking forward am doubtful
often OF that Often have hard struggle to keep down
thoughts OF home, but think Of the future and for the
sake Of those love. make the sacrifice
A postscript letter of the 10th Feb, adds
Since the date Of my last, Commodore Shubrick has
arrived and with him part Of the force intended for
this country The remainder daily expected. Gen.
Ksarpy has gone south and has had n consultation
with Commodore Shubrick. The result to be that
from what lenrn that no move which they consider
important will be made until the pleasure Of the Pre-
sident is known Commodore Shubrick, you will
by the papers which send is in effect Governor in the
northa fact not entirely consistent with the denial Of
Com. Stocktons right, &c
the Cahfornias, TO Colonel Chen Captain Fremont,
Translated from the Spanish;
ST. VrScEsr, Lower CALuossn,(
September l6 1886.
SRI have the honor to acknowledge the receipt OF
your letter which came to my hand few days since,
dated San Diego, 2lst August last.
Proftng by It's contents though it expedent to visit
the frontiers of Lower California certain Of not meeting
any obstacle in my road from the armed forces which
explore the Territory although until this moment,
have not met with any Of them will securely continue
my march, should not merit from you satisfac
tory reply to the present letter.
The supreme Government OF Mexico conaded to my
care the security Of this department appointing me t.
that effect Constitutional Governor, and charging me
with its integrity to the National Union In virtue OF
this, wished my duty put in action all the
means of defence against the intended, and to-day
realized occupation by the land and sea forces OF inc
United States under the command of Commodore stock
ton But 1t not being possible to make noble struggle
which would have given honor to the national arms,
the Legislative body Of the Department ana o'her
superior authorities resolved by common consent ne
separation of the Governor counselng his retreat to