Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-26
From the n. Y. Journal OF Commerce, April %
Later from California.


We have received, by OF Panams full files o: the
Californian published at Monterey. Upper California,
der the editorial supervision Of Walter Coou. Alcalde
Monterey and Chaplain OF the u. y fcac Congress 10
the 2sth January last also large interesting cor
respondence, with full details the operations Of our naval
and military forces the and in the interior of Cal
otnia and ol the public events that ransprcd up that
time, since the date OF our last intelligence.
These documents brought To Panama by the a. :
ship Dale which left Monterey for that port January - for
the purpose o conveying thihc her commander. Wm W
Mexican, Esq, whose failing health, regret to learn
has compelled his return home.
Order and quie, prevailed throughout California The
local outbreaks resulting temporary success of the
insurgents had been suppressed aud the restless spirits and
Adventures who had been active in promoting them all
who had survived inc conflicts with our troops had
cd to their homes. No violent measures were deemed
necessary to be taken with them.
Correspondence Of the Journal Of Commerce
MoNrERTy, California Jan 2s
The war here is al end. The restless Caliio-n,,ps
who rushed have had their fight aud are now sa
tsfcd. Very few Of them Of substance nearly
all those Interested IN the soil quietly the farms and
well suited that our flag should over them Very
few indeed wish go back the aims OF Mexico What
you may do with the question Congress or through
diplomatic iuncuonarcs, California will continue the dag
she goes for union with the United States and noihng
else So you may consider that question settled. We do
business IN the night way here We let the people who
have an interest in the soil speak Tor themselves This is
good democracy
Says the Californian Extra Of Jan IS:
The friends OF order and all who interested in the
soil are in favor OF flag They d. wish 20 go back
10 neF desire To see la1Tlla of
United States and length member OF the glorious con-
tederacy. We can assure friends home and our
government Washington that they wish to haul down
flag here won't stay hauled down Ii will 20 mn AGAIN
in twentytour hours, II II w continue 10
wave when they who read this are in their graves
Politicians and diplomatic funcuonares may dispose OF
California paper they please. They may surrender
her to Mexico, but she Vii be surrendered She holds
her destiny her hands, and goes with her whole
heart for union with the United States few who have
lost Office by change flag may as they have done mn,
nose be erred hv thar
VINO are interested IN the soil.
We have all the elgenee industry and enterprise Of
California with us"
MssISG.-Mr. Sergeant, late clerk OF the Purse- nj tho
Congress, has been missing Tuesday noon He was
seen by an Indian woman Wednesday morning IN the
skirts OF the wood To the south OF Monterey without Ms
ha; shoes, and exposed driving storm He Is de-
ranged aud every effort should be made to find him
since the above was IN type. We learn that Nj Sergeant
yesterday morning the same manner as above
escrbed.-C1lItOTRiaH Dee. s.
THE Passive have received the FIRST two numbers o
paper Just commenced Yerba Blena Il is issued
upon small but very sheet, dollars per annum
Il Published and owned by : Brannan the leader OF Inc
Mormons, who was brought up by Joe Smith himself and
Is consequently well qualified to unfold and impress the
Ienets Of E4s sect.
From ,hs californian Of Jar. saJ
Probable loss ofthe Launch of the L. States Sloop.
of-War Warren, with three Officers and nine
Seamen.
On Thursday Dec. 10, lsl6, the Launch belonging to
the United States so0p-ywar Warren, EFT Yerba Bue1,
for
the purpose OF communicating with the Cymmandant Of
the Fort, Capt. T.. VI. Kern.
she was put in charge Of Passed Midshipman WIN. II
Montgomery. acting master Of the L. 5 Wa,
with Midshpman Daniel c. Hugennin OF the L. States
soop Portsmouth, as pilot, and h. VI. Montgomery
Clerk to Commander Montgomery, and 4 crew OF nine
men.
George Rodman, seaman, coHswain; Anthony Sylvester
Alex. Mcdonald. Saml Turner Sam'l Lanc Milton I.add
John w. David, Gilman Hilton, Lawson Lee.
AFTER being absent Il days. fears entertained for her
and Mr. " f|fl Trrt-. /.
the Launch Paul JONES' with four men, from the Warren
Va Ridley returned absence OF g DAYS having
cruscd up the Ssn Joaquin aud the Sacramento Nothing
was heard rom hem aud The conclusion the Launch
vas lost III the Bay.
VIC were personally acquainted with Mr. Hugennon.-
lie was remarkably steady, aouted and anabe Young
and promised far to be 10 his profession
Those VINO were acquainted with the Messrs Monigomc-
rvs speak in the highest OF ,om They were the
OF Capt John Montgomery. OF the T. $ s,oal-of-
war Portsmouth, who has been stationed Tor some time IN
the Bay OF san Francisco, and hiss established Tor himself
amohs the people OF the Northern District reputation that
does honor 10 our country.
NEws From THE STAT o. WAE.-We have received bv
special messenger the result Of the engagement near the
Pueblo &c los Angeles between the American forces n.
der command OF Commodore Stockton and the CaIor-
mans, commanded by Cen Flores. We consider the war
IN California end Ii will be the first effort of Com
Shubrck, now commanderin.Ch 10 establish civil gov,
eminent. duty for which he is emIneuty qualified. Com
stockton hos performed brilliant achieyementin h- march
iiom san Diego 10 the Pueblo De los Angeles. and 10 bis
signal success over fcsOuie enemy. The following H
his
Geueral OSder.-The commanders n.cbief cong,,tn
aies the officers and OF the Southern Division Of the
T. ; forces in California, the brilliant victories obtain
ed b. them over the enemy the eth and 9th inst and on
once more taking possession Of tue "Cudad de .o Auge-
! los"
lie takes the earliest moment commend their gaii1n-
ny and good conduct both the battle fought on the 9Th
INST. ON he banks Of the Rio San Gabriel" and on the
/ 9Th instant, on the pain- Of the "Mesu"
The steady courage o the troops forcing their passage
across the tio San Gabriel" where officers and were
alike employed dragging the guns through the water
against tnc CALLING FIRE u the enemy without erchangiu,
shot, and their gallant charge up the banks against the
ononys casulfy hos perhaps been surpased-aud
the cool determination with which tue battle uf the 9th
they repuscd the charge OF cavalry made by the enemy
the same time on their front and rear has ,x0cd The adj
mauon Of the enemy and deserves the best thanks Of
| their cOuntTymen.
x. +. STOCKTON, Governor and
| Commandsr-in.C hei Of the Ter Of California.
Head Quarters, Ciudad De Ios Angeles. Jan IL 1547.
Gen. Taylor Mexican BandifIi.