The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-01
Military Intelligence from California.

From the San Diego Herald, July %.
MAJOR HEINTzELMAN.-We hear that Major
Heintzelman, the active commanding officer of this
military district, is fitting out an expedition for the
purpose Of crossing the Desert and attacking the
Indians commanded by Geronimo, who hns been
aiding and assisting the Yumas throughout the
summer. On bis return, the major will visit and
destroy the Indian plantations. whose crops are
rapidly maturing. i .r .vlu... .....
CoURT OF INoulRy.-The court OF inquiry that
has been in session at Camp Yuma. having ex-
hausted the testimony to be had at that post, has
adjourned to meet in this city Captains Brent and
Burton, two Of the members, arrived here to. day
the balance Of the court is expected in day
two. The court, we understand, have been order.
ed to report the facts connected with the abandon
ment Of Camp Yuma last fall by Captain David
son, and their opinion thereon. ...
MAJOR o. CRose, Chief OF the United States
Quartermaster's Department on the Pacific coast,
returned to this place from his official visit of in
specion to Camp Yuma to day, and has since left
to visit the military post at Rancho del Chino near
Los Angelica. ..,...... ... n.,...
THE CouRT: MARITAL for the trial of the murder
ers Of Colonel Craig will convene immediately
after the adjournment of the court of inquiry. We
shall report this trial in full. ,7t ... .aI .'!
The ComMANpING GENERAL of the Pacific dvi-
sion has issued an order, assigning the 4th regi-
Inent of infantry, now daily expected to arrive to
the following post: five companies to Columbia
pany to Fort Steilacoom, Puget Sound; ono com.
pany 10 the Umpqua river country; one company
to Uniontown, Humboldt Bay, two companies to
Port Oxford, Ewing Harbor. This arrangement
will prevent the southern district from receiving
the long looked for reinforcement. '.,.a o..
MELAscHoLY AcoIDsHr.-We regret to learn
that a private Of company d, second infantry, one
OF detachment engaged in firing salute at Camp
Yuma, on tho 4th instant, was seriously injured
BY the premature discharge of a cannon. His
right hand has been amputated, one eye put out,
and he is now suffering from severe cbntusions
received on the occasion. His chances of recovery
are doubtful l.fG.. got ur-a..
MA5oR CHxvALLIr, one OF the original Texas
Rangers, died at Stockton on the 9th instant His
body was followed to the grave by the Masons, and
by detachment Of the second infantry. under
command Of Major G. w. Pattcn, who were in the
city at the time. e1 . NJ a"#"'t .ra $3.50
TRior.-A friendly Indian, in the employ Of the
quartermaster as herdsman, reports that he has
seen and conversed with number Of Yuma In
dians, in tbemountains between Santa ISABEL and
Vallecitas, WI o told him that their people bad been
Compelled to abandon the ella river country in
consequences Of the movements Of Major Heintzcl.
man-that they bad crossed the desert for the pur-
pose Of attacking Major McKinstry's train OF
wagons, and inducing the Cahuillas and Diguenos
Indiana to join them in the war against the Ameri.
cans. Thcse reports arc confirmed by the Indian
alcalde Of San jose, who says, "the mountains
are full Of Yumas, who want us to join them in
attacking the whites +" M r.. -...,
LOWER CALIFORNIA AN INDEPENDENT STATE
The San Diego Her aid OF the 22d has it from relia
bic authority that active preparations are on foot
to proclaim the independence Of the peninsula ter
rtory, and hoist the "Bear flag" Don Manuel
Castro, native of Monterey, and late an officer in
the Mexican army, it ia said, has been silently en-
gagged Of late in enlsting men in this ADD the
county Of Los Angeles to proceed to Lower Cali
fornia and proclaim the Independence of that ter
rory. Rumor has it TINT he has been quite sue
cessful, and that bis followers now daily MAX
ing their way the line in small parties intend
ing to unite at come given point, and march upon
st. Thomas and La Poz. Negretc, the head of the
Mexican authorities in that country, is represented
as timid man, incapabl of resistng wcli.organ
lied effort. His family have taken refuge in our
city from the impending Storm. Castro is of the
opinion that the few Mexican troops in garrison at
Santo Thomas and La Paz will join his standard SO
soon he unfurls it. go. $40. .....r - . g.