Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-06


dispersed Governor Flores of to Sonora and small
party under Don Andreas Pico-whch party have never
understood exceeded fifty sixty menwent Couenga and
there entered into equalization with Lieut. Col Fremont
The troops under my command marched into Los Angeles on
the 10th of January Lieut. Col Fremont came on there
with his battalion on the l4th In the capulaon entered
into by Don Andreas Pco officially informed ny Lieut.
Col Fremont that he had recoveredno, not recoVeredthat
he had goha he had taken two cannon from the Caor-
mans What they he never reported TO me,
either by letter by word do at this moment know,
excep from rumor that one the taken by Lieut.
Col Fremont the captuaton was the one lost at San
Pascual.
Here Col Benton suggested TO the Judge Advocate sup
posed omission in the record but examination the record
was found 10 be correct Ii referred 10 Gen. kearnys hav-
ing twice used the expression elf he has not destroyed
in regard 10 document by him to Col Fremont COL
B. supposed to have been twice repeated IN the last instance
when used.
The Judge Advocate wished the witness little
more fully to the ntenogaoy which had been propounded to
him, VIZ to that part of which inquired to his having
reported Col Fremonfs recovery of the lost cannon The
question and his recorded reply read to him.
member of the Court remarked that the witness had said
he did not know whether the taken by Col Fremont
was the which had been lost by his party Of course
he could not report it to the Government
The witness then said add that the report of Lieut. COL
Fremont Of the capture of that is contained IN his
eer TO of 9th January. received other report from
him on the subject, nor has he mentioned it to me-
CThe report of that letter is in the following words
have honor report you my arrival at this place with
400 mounted remen and pieces OF artillery, including
among the latter pieces lately in the possession of the
Californans Their entire force under the command OF
Don Andre Pico have this day laid down their arms and
surrendered TO my command
will now state that on hearing the record Of the proceed
ngs of Yesterday read this morning by the Judge Advo
cate find that the question in regard to the orders under
which acting in California is more comprehensive than
supposed to be- have to say that had other or
des while in California than those which mentioned yes
terday Among orders from the General n-chie
dated November 3d. 1885, the original Of which now pre-
sent to you.
The letter read as follows
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
WAsnISGToN, NOVEMBER 3, 1916.
SIR We have received from you many official reports
the latest dated September the 10TH special acknowledg
of them by dates, will go, herewith from the Aouah
General 9ipe; m conquest Of New Mexico together
with the military dispositions made for holding that province
have for YOU am authorized say the emphatic APP
probation of the Executive by whom is not doubted your
movement upon and occupation of Upper California will be
executed with like energy Judgment and success
You will, at Monterey, the Bay of San Francisco, find
engineer officer Lieut.. Halleck) and company Of the
United States artillery, under Captain Tompkins Il is pro-
habe that officer OF engineers, Of typographical engi
neers has accompanied from Santa Fe Those officers
and the company Of aery aided by other troops under
your command, ought promptly be employed in erecting
and garrsonng durable dences for holding the Bays Of Mon
erey and San Francisco together with such other important
points IN the same province you may deem necessary
occupy Enueuchng tools, ordnance, aud ordnance
went out in the ship Lexington with Capt Tompkns. Fur
Their ordnance supplies may be expected.
1t is perceived by dispatches received at the Navy Depart
ment from the commander of the United States squadron
the coast of the Pacific that certain volunteers taken
into service by him, from the settlers about the Bays Of Mon
terey and San Francisco to aid him in Selling and holding
that country With view to regular payment il is desa-
be that those volunteers, if originally mustered should
be caused by you to be regularly mustered into IRE
respectively under the volunteer Of May 49, 1886 amend
ed by act of the following month This may be done with
the distinct understanding that if earlier discharged,
longer needed you will discharge them any they
may signify wish to that effect
You will probably find certain port charges and regulations
established Tor the harbors Of the province by the commanders
OF the United States squadron upon Its coast The nsttu
ton and alteration of such regulations apperan the
val commando, who is instructed by the proper department
to confer the subject with the commander Of the land
forces As established you will in your sphere, those
regulations be duly respected and enforced On the other
hand, the appointment of temporary collectors at the seve
raj ports appeains 10 the civil governor Of the province
who viii be- for the time, the senior officer of the land forces
IN the country Collectors, however who have been already
appointed by the naval commander will be unnecessarily
changed.
As guide to the civil governor Of Upper California in
tue OF the 81, ast) addressed
you by the Secretary of War You will not however for
maly declare the province be annexed Permanent ncor-
poraon Of the territory must depend the Government of
the United States.
After occupying, with forces all the necessary points in
Upper California, and establishing temporary civil govern
men therein, well assuring yourself of internal tran
quy and the absence OF danger Of econquest the
part Of Mexico, you may charge Col Mason United States
LIST dagoons the bearer Of this open letter. land officer
next in rank your own with your several duties and re
turn yourself with sufficient of troops TO St Louis
Missouri But the body Of the United States dragons that
accompanied you California will remain there until further
orders.
II is not known what portion Of the Missouri volunteers If
any, marched with you from Santa Fe to the Pacific If any,
u is necessary provide for their their homes and
honorable discharge and the superstition they may
serve you a sufficient escort to Missouri.
is known that Lieut. Col Fremont the United States
rifle regiment was in July last with party Of men in the
service Of the United States Typographical engineers the
neghbohood Of San Francisco Monterey bay engaged in
joint operations against Mexico with the United States squad
that Should you find him there desired
that you 10 detan him against his wishes moment lon
ger than the necessities Of the service may require.
need scarcely enjon Difference and the cordiaity
on the part Of land forces towards those navy the
joint service the distant Of California Reciprocity
may be cordially expected and towards that end frequent
conferences between commanders Of the are recon-
mended Harmony in corporation, ard but
follow.
Measures have been taken supply the discussing officers
VINO have preceded, and who may accompany you with all
necessary funds OF those you will be informed by
Col. Mason.