Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
aONORA EILLIRusTERs.

SONORA EILLlBUsTERS.
We have received, says the New Yorl
Herald, the official record Of the operatiou
Of Col. Walkers party, the details OF In
battle OF La Paz, and the choice Of Presi
dent Of the new republic.
Head Quarters of the Republic of
Lower California, Nov. z, 1853.
On the morning Of the i7ih Of October, W.
sailed with the frs, independent battalion
for Lower California. The command con
sisted Of fory-five men. Our voyage was
prosperous one to Cape St. Lucas we landed
on the 28lh of October; there wo gaineu
some information Of importance; anu pre-
oeeded on our way TO La Paz. On the 'niio
day of November our vessel cast anchor op-
posiie the town. party was ordered oy
Colonel Walker TO land, take possession OF
the tewn, and secure the person o! The Gov
ernor-Lieutenan Gilman commanding the
party.
In less than thirty minutes the town was
taken and the Governor secured. We haul
cd down the Mexican flag in front of the
Governors house, proclaimed the indepen-
dence of Lower California, and our indepen-
dsn, flag floated iriumphantly where, but
few moments before, that of Mexico had
waved in supposed security. Our men, pro.
visions, and munitions Of war, were landed,
the town fortified, and Col. Watker entered
upon his duties as President Of the Republ,e of
Lover California; issung such DEGREES as
Il Ill oil
as TO the security and comfort Of his COM
mand. Here we remained until Sunday,
November 9th, when the President determi-
ned TO remove the seat OF government TO St.
Lucas. In accordance with his determina-
zion. we embarked, taking with us ex-Gov-
srnor Espinosa and the public documents
Shortly after our embarkation vessel came
into port, having on board Col. Rebolleio,
who was sent by the government of Mexico
10 suppressed Ex-Governor E>pinosa. A small
detachment was despatched 10 bring Colonel
Rsbolleio on board The vessel. This order
was promptly executed.
About an hour after this occurrence,
party was sent on shore 10 procure wood.--
While in The act Of returning 10 their boats,
they were fred upon BY large party of cit
liens thus commenced the first aciion.-
This party consisted of but six men, who re-
turned 10 the vessel under heavy fire Of
muskeiry, without losing man. Meantime
fire was opened upon the town with our
ordinance, which was kept up until Colonel
Walker landed with thirty men, when the
fight became general From the time Of
landing until the close Of the action, Ia signal
defeat Of the enemy,) was about one and a
half henrs. The enemy's loss was six or
seven killed and several wounded Our
men did not so much as receive a wound,
excep, from the Cactus, while pursuing the
enemy through the chaparal in the rear of
the town.
Thus ended the battle OF La Paz, crown
ing our-eiforis with success, releasing Lower
California from the iyrannous yoke of Mexi-
GO, and the establishment, of a new republic
The commercial resources, The mineral and
agricultural wealth Of the republic of Lower
California, desiines her 10 compare favorably
with her sister republics. Our men are all
in fao hsalih and spirits, and are as noble
and determined body as were ever collect
ed together.
The officers who compose the government
are as follows, viz:
THB EXECUTIVE.
William Walker, President Of the Republic
of Lower California.
Frederick Emory Secretary o. State.
John NJ. Jarnisan Secretary of War.
Howard A Snow Secretary Of Navy.
MILITARY.
John Chapman Major of Battalion.
Chas. n. Gilman Capt. Of do.
John McKibber Is, Lieutenant.
Timothy Croker I'd do.
Samuel Ruoned 81 do.
NAVAL.
William I. Mann Captain Of Navy.
A Williams First Lieutenant
John Grannel Second Lieutenant.
Our government has been formed upon
eure and firm basis The civil code and