The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE WAR SPIRIT IN CALIFORNIA.
Our Sam Franctsco Correspondence.

Our sam franctscO Correspondence.
SAN FRANCISCO, May l, 1861.
The People Of California Sound for the Union-Hoo the
News Of the Full Of Amtsr Was R.osiued-Nfteen
Thopsard Southern Men in neutrality-suspicious. Of
Coup d Esat BY the ScsaAersrs IN California at the
Fmtfoasons Of San Fanciseo-Oppornsne Arrival o,
General Sansnr From Washington-He Assumes Com
nsand of the Tecps-Inpatant Movement Of Trsops-TAe
Oalpornia Malta Vo,a1,tess-Ine Republicans Organ
izin9, de-, do.
any doubt heretofore existed to the sentiment OF
the people OF California the great question that
divides the sections OF the Union the events OF the
past month would place completely at rest The
or the fall Of Sumter was received here with
ndiscribabe feengs-the dominant one being
modification. But while tho people OF California
regard with regret and pain the humiliation
of the national flag they not at all prepared to rush
the ranks OF the Northern forces who last
counts about engaging with the eves of the South
confedcracy. The vast majority attached to the
Unon and the advocate OF tho establishment Of Pacific
republic is locked upon amcst fitting inmate for
insane asylum, while attempt to promote such o
scheme would bring down prompt vengeance on it's
thors Beyond this, however, II must be enembered
that have had part in bringing about the pre-
unfortunate condition OF Affairs indsposed to
take part In the conflicts about to commence. We will
remain in the Unon and entertain no disposition oeave
it, but TO take up in the quarrel object. Mr.
Lincoln has, therefore, acted fortunately In emitting
California from the states required TO furnish troops We
loyal to the Union, but will refuse TO introduce civil
into the State when II can be avoided. Taxes and
such fall 10 share will DO paid with
out murmur, probably with aaority.
We have In this State now about ffeen thousand men
OF Southern BIRTH who ardenty attached to that
teers leaving hght against their brethren and it
for good and sucent reasons that we are determined
| probably cause civil war in California
For some time past much was entertained
OF coup ez By the Southerners the Notifications In
nj
maay thought he would lead himself 70 further the de
usJust, but the arrival Of General Sumner has placed
matters for the inmen the frmest foundation
Everybody satisfied now It was not impossible for
the ten thousand secesionists In this State, By Dol
stroke to the better Of one hundred and ten thousand
Union General Sumner has placed the minds OF the
Of the dvsion few hours after his arriva and II
very probable Mr. Johnson being no longer an ocer Of
the army, will reach New York this letter
he a law, SO 1t is said OF Jefferson Davis.
MOVEMENTS OF IRoops
The recent arrival Of Cen Sumner from Washington
gave various reports concerning the disposition Of
troops and about this harbor was believed that the
officers who had been in command would be at once re-
moved and that the companies at the Preside would be
thrown into the forts party Of ssppers and miners
just from Oregon, and awaiting transportation to New
oarsz sho day after Gem summers arrival and orders
the same cay issued TO have Company c. Third
artillery, with It's battery come down from Oregon. II
consists Of seventy FIVE men many horses, and six
field pieces. This is the well known battery commanded
BY Captain Braxon Bragg the Mexican war. It is now
r. v, .
formerly United states District Attorney Los Angeles
Capt Ord born in Mary land and appointed from
the District OF Columbia in 1880. BE Is true man and
Companies @, Third artillery, Capt James A. Hards,
and n, BFevet Major Geo r. Andrews are also ordered
from Fort Vancouver TO this city
The following account OF The disposition OF troops In
and this city will be read with interest AT Acaraz
there rs Company H. Third artillery, with dragon re-
cruts under command Of Captain Stewart native OF
Kentucky At Font Point there two companies Of the
same regiment. ucder command Of MAJOR Austin native
~ f..nr frvf Il Qrtil In n
Presido, which is the headquarters Of the regiment.
winch, with the band make large force Lieutenant
ing officer. Companies and X OF the sixth infantry,
together with about ffy Of the advance corps are at the
native OF Virginia. is in command There at present in
this dvson 1000 men, Of which number $50 viii be Ia
s hso, v ra n few DAYS the b Isa ~, a Nn
stu.e the forcehs Fourth n California, and the sixth
r Which Company i At For, Churchill Companies
lEd at Fort feios Company at Fort Crook and Com
| rsries and al walla wala, and at the Dalss.
| CALIFORNIA MILITIA VOLUNTEERING.
10 various ways the people OF this state are
Their attachment 70 the Unon and opposition % any
,eSg gains strength Of helping the government IN en-
| 'c1ctr t.s laws, and more decided tone ia ovnced
latter class Is Known to be sman but, is believed
many desperate men are N he ranks and leaders, II s
sos~,as cofrespsuderce viii be read with interest, "a
show rig that hs goverrna n forces are considered am
pl susnce1t T. guard al the United States property
eDtrus.et 70 Their charge The tender o. the National
vard WAS bssti the belief that the garrison now at
Fort Post 10 be removed to Acatraz 40 that the
alter place should bs rendered strong enough TO rests,
SAN FalsCzoo, April II, 1891
Baaiier General g. v. suxsxp, Commanding Pacific ID
/ v..io1 United States Army
| sg--l an authorized By the company under ny com
ra7d 70 tender yo1 their services In they are re
qured TO garrison Fort Point for the period Of three
ncntls surect 10 the regulations governing volunteer
0cys II the servi,e q the uncd States. Respectsuly
| or obsi.ent servant, j. u MOORE,
| Commanding Company National Guard,
California State Militia
| Fs3rQuARrEgs DyPt grmEsT raz PACIFIC,
| Sn FaAScncc, April II, 1851 !
- CBpa.1 !. koo2x Commanding National Guard, Call
| e0raa state Militia
CArTAS-Gereral Sumner ackro~ledges the receipt o
the pa;- offer ef the National Guard CALIFORNIA; State
waits 20 serve as garrison q. Fort Point. For th'
ofer he begh VOC 70 accept for yourself and present
| your company hts thanks Fortunately, the natona
Ocps RE row sufficient 10 guard all the property o. III
rate states on THE coast bni hs therefore respectfully
dec the offer Ihsge he honor 70 DO, SIR very 70
| specially, your ODE isnt ser Vart,
| W. hACKsLJ Assistant hdirtant General.
The regulations NJ all ibe forts In the ha-b0r are ver
s.-ct. about az much ~ u state Ct war existed N
| ~eraoa other than a soldier e allowed 20 90 throvgl
them Without heiug accompanied b. o1e o. the guard
| TIN R1pUBlpoAss oRCssi1isG.
| LAt Satufda eFeui1R large meeting was held here
| a which resEurts were adopted FOR organizing IN
people INTO Clubs o. companies II was called and nd
d'sssct w republican Leaders, Several speeches wer
mate atd TIE greatest enthusiasm prevailed when
rss nrso1ncet that fte ctzen3 20 organize IN
rc'paiion o. hostile movement 'ovs-fs the f,ier'
gSverf fSt The feeling amogg the foyl tho,
and present u she ba 70 stand By the adm ais
tratO1 "a ts war policy At all hszc13. spesusbls an
! ,ssolGt OBS were adopted agd acsve msssures are
pr0sres 20 carry out ,hs o. orysa 1'oa eugaesla
SIN az oTsaslzssoas are y course Q. fVrma;ion Ia sew