The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-28

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present there 10 force to follow them up or other
wise inure them; accordingly in two or three days
others which he had kind enough to distribnte
among those individuals who most In need OF
them they came down and swept OF every horse they
could ind leaving the farmers entirely destitute Of the
of carrying their agricultural business When
win the CalifornisDs come to their senses
: The CaioyiGn Of January I'd announces the arrival
of the u ship Dale and gives account OF the oss
brston Of Christmas holidays at Monterey by masqus-
rades, &c The only item of intelligence in this number
Our advices from below are up to the lst Of
December Commodore stockton was at that time en-
tamped near San Diego, and about to march with q
pretty heavy force to the town Of the Angeles Colonel
fremont last advces was near Santa Barbara 20
that the battle has probably come OF before this We
shall know the result before long The Commodore took
with him several fine pieces Of artillery and forced his
way we doubt not, to the capital"
The Californian of the 9th says everything IL quiet
about Monterey but reports that small numbers Of the
nave been seen occasionally in that neghborhood
thinks possible that the enemy being beaten 1t
the south or on breaking up there without battle win
hensions as to the result felt presence of the
Dale rendered the city safe The following paragraph
SHOWS the views OF the editor
me hne OF policy which the Amer leans should pur-
sue mere ~ one involving az much forbearance a. may
srictions only serve to rrate There are cases Witch
require severity but there many more In which ius
never forget that California no longer tsrr,torv NJ
Mexco she is attached the United states ana b.
destined 10 become member of that glorious copfede-
racy All our plans and operations here should have
reference to that important result nsurrections must
u
injury to the vital energies of the country as nossis
NO act wounding the individual pride unnscessariv
provoking private resentment, should be tolerated
There is pulse in every mans heart which always
throbs kindly back TO Kindness
The editor Of the Californian one ADVANTAGE In
the instruction at Los Angeles 1t induced the immi-
grants In the north to take up arms thus enabled
them whilst marching through the whole country to
learn its real value and resources.
me same paper OF the 10th contains the follownR:
me war on the Bay of San Francisco 10
seems has been amicaby adjusted between the bslli-
gerehts Captain Weber, who was in command of
ny or sixty volunteers was driven into Santa Clara by
the Calornians who two undred strong <
Nag OF truce passed and the on both sides
met by appointment The Caornians state that their
object make war ON the American fac bnt 70
protect them elves from depredaons of those who I'M
der color OF that flag, plundering them of their
catte horses saddles, and means Of Subsistence. All
that they desired that the property thus taken
without the authority of tho Governor General should
restored and they on their part would release their
terms reasonable enough aoosdsd TO- and the par
ues dispersed never we trust to meet again bsni-
ample receipts will be permitted by the Untad ssatss
Government; and We entire mistake the principles Of
moment
The paper of the date gives some vague rumors
OF the battles near Los Angeles which editor does
not rely upon 1t also describes better portion of
the Californans well disposed American cause
The California Star Of the 23d gives the particulars OF
the troubles Santa Clara. A lieutenant Of the
navy with six marines whilst in the on bust
ness were surprised and taken prisoners armed Mex
leans Capt j. b. Hull Governor of that distrct ant
company OF regulars under Capt Marston and com
pany OF volunteers under Capt Smith To rescua tho
prisoners The enemy retired from his fortified camp
near .ferba Buena, and made a stand not far from
Santa Clara Our forces brought their to bear on
the enemy, and in few hours induced them TO seod In
fiag-the result of which Is given above Nothing was
known Of certainty Of the missing launch under Mid.
shipinan Montgomery
The Californian OF the odd of January announces the
arrival OF the Independence. Com Shubrick and SAYS
he in virtue of his rank takes command of ALI the ma
val and land forces there 1t mentions that daily re-.
ports render IL probable that Com stockton and Col
Fremont at Los Angeles and that the latter nisc.
a raj In
was succeeded by flag of from the Californans
who had retired short distance from the town III"
terms OF Publication il thought would be carried
without further hostlites. The same paper assuros
those whose private property has been taken public
purposes that ample restitution will be made In due
time.
An extra Caiorion of the 2sth gives an account Of
the battles OF san Gabriel and Mesa which we
a few weeks ago
letter published in that paper and written at Los
Angeles, by an American who had been prisoner In Ia,
enemy hands, during the previous battles, saws
Two days back, Col. Fremont and Don Andres ell
tered into treaty which put the war Three
days back the Mexican officers quit the camp ana Don
Andres Pico is now in command Flores Gsrcias Cas
tro, Juan and Tomas Soberandes with ten or twelve
others had started for Sonora in Mexico should they
hear OF the treaty, they may return The Caornians
appear completely tired Of the affair
Inc Californian says, further difficulty IA appre-
hended, as violent measures were not used towards
those concerned In the suppressed instruction II
ascrbes the diculty to few restless spirits ~ the
Calornians generally prefer the American government
ana desire their territory to remain under the American
flag IL says that, however diplomatists NAV decide
the matter California will again be part of Mex
ico as the people prefer the United States
ana WIN determine their own destiny for themselves
rival OF the Lexington, Captain Tompkius who arrived
In her with his company and field artillery was station
ed ut Fort Mervinc Lieutenant Haleck, OF IT, s. Enai-
neer was to make permanent Notifications at tho most
important points along the coast he well provided
with all necessary implements for the purpose and had
besides saw and gris mill The Lexington was loaded
with batteries "a FOUNDERS, mortars, &c. &c. mill
tary purposes Three other transports with Colonel
Stevenson's regiment were shortly expected sum-
cent with General Kearnys column secure California
M territory Of the United States fertilization will
be erected at San Francisco There Is abundance OF
timber, and water-power almost inexhaustibs up the
Sacramento river.
The following is the General Orderp of Comnodor.
Shubrick -
The COMMANDMENT Chief has great satisfaction in
announcing to the inhabitants Of Monterey that from
information received from various has reason
to believe that the disorders which have recently dis
turbed the territory OF California end that
peace ana security are restored to this district certainly
and he hopes to the whole territory.
The improved state Of affairs In the district and the
arrival of company Of United States artillery under
Captain Tompkins has enabled the COMMANDMENT
Chief TO dispense with the services of the compsnv OF
mounted volunteers under Lieutenant MADDOX OF the
Marine corps The patriotic settlers who composed this
company noby stepped forward in time Of danger and
stood between the flag Of the United States and
defenceess and children Of Monterey on the one
hand and the bands Of lawes dstubers Of the peace
on the other.
For such dsnterested conduct the company of mount
ed volunteers under Lieutenant Maddox Of the marine
corps actng captan Is rendered the thanks Of the
Commander in thief and will without doubt receive
commentator and due recompense from the general
Given board the United States ship independence
| Harbor of Monterey Feb. !, Is7
w. CRAWFORD SHUBRICK,
Commander in Chief
The same paper contains the following circular from
| Colonel Fremont, ms Civil Governor -
The peace Of the country being restored and future
tranquility vouchsafed by treaty made and entered
into by commissioners respectively appointed by the
properly authorized California officers on the one hand
and by myself military commandment Of the United
in the district Of California on the other
by which civil government is to take place Of the mill
nry exchange OF all prisoners &c Sc forthwith
the end that order and "A whole some civil police
should obtain throughout the land-a copy Of which
said treaty will be immediately published in the Califor
mia newspaper published at Monterey.
Therefore, in virtue Of the aforesaid treaty well
the functions that In rest civil OF Csli
orna do hereby proclaim order and restored to
The country and rsaure the immediats releasa Of al