The daily union., 1856-11-05

been nronounoed very much fatgued and Il becoming
dark Il decided TO encamp there for the ugh Du-
ring night the stationed ydetes upon the ap
proaches 10 the valley for the purpose OF nercepng com
municaton; they not aware that messengers hau
already been sent 10 San Diego On the morning OF the
9Th many of the wounded in suffering conuHloh,
and the pracucabiity Of moving them with safety being
discussed Lieutenant Beale proposed thai the ioree
should remain there, whilst himself MI Oarson, ana
an Indian named Andres-whO belonged 10 captain
Gillespies paryshould go 10 San Diego, under cover
OF the night and hasten the arrival OF the neces-
sary transportation The distance was about thiryhse
miles the road doubt occupied by the enemy on the
alert who without hesitation would instantly XIII any
American they might find in unprotected situation
Beaes proposition was opposed by General kearAey, ana
strenuousy so by Captain Gespe but hnaliy upon his
solicitation and Kit Carson consentng TO accom-
pany him. was decided they should start soon ater
dark. 1t hazardous undertaking and Wen ala ney
perform it, Eueriug the valley very carefully, and by
keeping close to the ground they were enabled TO aP
very close the vdete upon the hill ths road
to San Diego Finding all quiet although .he oalll1f.
mans were talking around their fire they crawed past the
sentnels their hands and knees and did not resume an
position until they well out OF sight ana near
ing, when they took direct line Tor san Diego aua Walk
ed all night without resting Although much exhausted
when morning came they continued their journey Wih Ut
stopping until could bold out no longer ANA they
we're Obliged to halt They had not been travelling upon
beaten path but very rugged country over stony
rough plains and vaey their feet had become
| sore they without food and water. After short
rest the party started again and now IL became neces-
sary trial who could get into tho town hrs The haah
Andres arrived III the afternoon short time before beae
the former gave very imperfect account OF AFFAIRS ana
upon the latter reaching Commodore SocEtons quarters,
he much exhausted that his speech was ncoAeren
his answer TO nterrogatorieS unntegibe. KIT carson
came in long after and Lieut. Beae having somewhat
recovered they together made known the exact condition
of General Kearneys position. Commodore Stockton at
gave orders for Lieut. Gray and Captain Leila to
march that night with two hundred and fifty sailors ana
marines the safety OF all OF General kearneJ d
force and wait for the carts there would be
strength sufficient carry the wounded if necessary In
the time the enemy posted themselves round about
/ Ca, cd la
vices rghten off the stock feeding at the base OF the
hill On occasion they drove down from Snooks cor
raj band of wild horses but failed in the attempt with
the loss of three men, whom the Suer gun hurled from
their saddles by discharge of grape aimed by Passed
Mdshipman Duncan
The 9th passed, and arrival of transportation and
so did the 10TH upon which Gen. kearney determined to
march on the morrow. The wounded in improved
condition, and no felt any anxiety on account OF
another fight with the enemy About three o'clock OF the
morning of the lth the picket sentry was hailed 10 English
in q military manner, and soon the command OF Lieut.
Gray and Capt Zea arrived upon the hill without hav-
ing anything Of the enemy By orders from Commo-
dore Stockton Lieut. Gray had lain by in the bushes du
ring the day and marched at night
Early in the day of the th the whole force marched for
San Diego and arriving there upon the afternoon OF the
2ls kindly and Hospitality received by Commodore
Stockton, who out Of the town distance on foot
| TO meet Gen. kearney.
By the foregoing it will be perceived that although Gen
Kearney had suffered greatly the battle of San Pascua
he able to move and did march subsequent to with
assistance; that he not in deporabe condi-
been represented ana that the necessities OF
his situation have been magnifed and ncreased-evt-
IDENTIFY for the purpose of giving glory and fame IN other
quarters.
The remaining portions of the accounts relative to
Socktons march upon Los Angeles must do the An
mails the justice to say very generally correct indeed
the part of the narrative is true that had STE
nographer recorded the Commodore recital OF the
rences 1--WE informed it could not be more like bis
narrative. There other important points requi-
ring notice The force Of the Calfornians was not 80
great as thousand or twelve hundred stated in the
lt.yt hair ptrr 9th nnt ven
fought well and determnedy and would have done better
had they commanded by clever officer The auhor
states that eut Seden Of the navy also sent with
small weasel to the maritime dehe Of Rincon, TO protect
that pass through which Fremont was expected TO msrc
leaving the inference that this vessel sent there by
Stockton whereas Lieut. Seden there at the request
of Fremont that the passage of the latter by the Rncou
might not be contested and well and clevery did
Lieut. Seden the Flora cose to the shore that with
his long 24-pounder he would have defended the pass
against all comers But Fremont did take that road
The incidents o. the 9Th and 9th fairly stated but
with something Of romance When come, however to
the account OF the 10th January the writer says that
when Stockton marched into Los Angeles with banners
waving he directed Captain Gillespie raise the
flag he had been compelled 10 strike the previous Septem
ber thus conveying idea of cepsure This il untrue
when the force had reached the plaza Captain Gillespie
rode from the rear 70 the front and requested that he
might hoist the flag when Commodore Stockton should be
ready have ii done He answered, tOarainy, do IL
now And he did hoist the flag that had been given
him early the war and which, supported by the Settler
Volunteers he did carry to the end OF It, And again. the
Cou ne kRosgs o. STOCK tons movements and successes
encountered General Poreand hnafes ic0 md iheiT gig
heartened of followers who In humble sued
for peace Fremont entered into negotations &c, &c
This Flores fed from the country
with a few followers Immediately after the battle OF La
Mesa Captain Don Andres Pco rallied seventy or
eighty Of his countrymen in the vicinity OF the MISSION
Ss Gabriel where he by Jesus Tortor. Plco Of
SAP Luis 9nspo-ps vpo,d IreaopI bad pardoped wher
under sentence Of death ~ courmata for haypg brokea
his parole and who bad joined the latter upon bis march o
Los kngeeswbo Homed Don Andres that be bad better
90 toward San Fernando II he desired make good
At this time Fremont dd tno Of the that had ia
ken place He first informed OF the position Of afr f,rs
by two Calitornians who fed toward him bareheadtd
when marching upon the Mission OF San Fernando the
morning Of the lh the day after Stockton occupied Los
Angeles and soon afterwards upon the morning, be
officially informed Of the facts by Gen Kearney who
feeling very great anxiety for Fremonts safety in
Quence Of the very greet delay Of the latter in making
known his position, bad induced Freuchmb 20 out
with despatch, giving Information military advice and
offering assistance On the morning Of the 18th Jesus
Pco took two OF Andres Pco officers into Fremonts camp
the Mission OF San Fernando who represented that Don
Anores had force Of four hundred and fifty men, deter
mined 6gbt l the last man should fall II they could
get honorable terms From this sprung the famous
treaty Of Couenga which treaty, however approved
by Commodore Stockton until important omission
included after Fremont arrived Mt Los Angeles January
l4th ls47. This closed all active military operations n
California In respect to the subsequent events referred TO
in the Annals the authors Of course entitled TO their
opinions relative to the difficulties that arose but
must stateand we give the opinion Of all military men,
sonay, officer Of the army undenaLly Just The
latter fell into from TOO great confidence his
position and certainty OF support 10 high quarters This
proved by Gen. KeArneys order OF March g. lS4I-