The herald., 1894-04-09

miles. They were ioined there by the
remainder OF KeRrney's forces and
marched TO San Luis Rsy, whore they
remained until March, and thence to
Los Angeles, arriving there about the
10th OF the same month.
On their arrival, Frem ont'a battalion
Withdrew to the Mission San Gabriel,
and remained there until month after,
when they were disbAnded.
the Fret regiment OF New York vol
uutoera continued 10 occupy Fort Moore
until September Is, 1913, at which time
the regiment wgs mustered out by Cap
tain Smith. and Colonel Stevenson re-
csived orders 20 dieb7nd his com mmand,
as treaty OF pesce had been concluded
between the United States and Mexico.
The feeling entertained by the natives
for the Americans was OF an unfriendly
aspect. Colonel Stevenuon Gays, in q
letter under date oi the Goth OF August,
1913. 10 the war departments
II assure you great fears are enter.
tanned, end not without iust cause, that
they (weapons) will be wanted, as we'll
for their defense against Indians as
against some miserable wretcheA OF the
country, who already threaten not only
to attack all Americans, but the fami-
lies OF the people OF the country who
have been friendly to u.s."
From January 10, 18l7, and thereafter
oil was quiet, with the exception OF
threats and pstty outrages perpetrated
upon the unsuspecting by the natives.
In conclusion, the following extract
from Colonel Hollensworth journal, kept
by him while on duty at Fort Moore,
illustrating the most memorable incl
dent of Importance after the occu-
pancy OF that post, dated September 8,
947:
"The magazine has blown up and
killed some OF our brave fellows. We
were informed by native Californians,
friendly to our cause, that we should be
attacked last night. Accordingly, every
precaution was made to receive the en- :
emy. When night came on l felt very
anxious. and though not ON duty and no
responsibility resting upon me, yet
could not sleep. At midnight | put on
my side arme, and, in company with
Captain Stevenson, pRtrolled the town.
We met Sergeant Trayers of the guard,
one OF my company. going round with
patrol to see ii all was right. He halted
us, and upon recognizing who we were
made the customary salute. l had not
long returned to our quarters when we
heard the report OF q musket from the
u.
Other reports followed in rapid succes.
sion and then bright blaze lit up the
heavens, followed by a deafening roar,
which seemed to come from the center
OF our guard. Meanwhile we heard the
drum rolling and horses moving around
our quarters. We armed ourselves and
passed out the back way, concluding we
were surrounded and must light our way
out. opened the gate. No one was
there, but | passed as rapidly and
silently as l could along the shadow OF
the wall, to reach my company, for no
one doubted that the long expected at
tack had come. Horsemen were riding
up aud down the streets in every direc-
tioD. l looked back to see if any one
was following, and found my colonel
(SCevenson) next to me, with his broad
white belt passed across his shoulder
and breast. l advised him to take it
off instantly, unless he wished to be
target for the enemy's bullets. Upon
reaching the company it pressed for
ward. We were joined by Capt. Nelson
Taylor and his men, and together we
ran up the hill.
off, and we asked each other, "Had the
guard been overpowered, or had the
the ground been undermined and all
blown into the air?' As We neared the
scene OF action a spectacle presented it.
self which hope never again to witness.
The magazine had been opened to man
the battery, when a spark from port
fire had fallen into it, through the caro-
lessneas OF one OF the men. The groans
and shrieks of the wounded and DYING,
the shouting OF the officers to the men,
and the incesaRnt roll of the drum,
| " IN,
dense cloud of smoke, formed terrible
scene Of confusion. heard the colonel
calling for me to take command of q
party OF soldiers who had already dug
seven bodies out of the ruins. l hastily
collected some men to convey the in
jured to the hospital. Three OF them
were burned to crisp, three burned
black. but life still left, calling upon God
to give them back their eyesight, which
was gone forever. 1t was thought at the
time that at least 20 men were killed.
All were knocked down where near,
though many were unarmed by it. The
guard chair, where l had often sat,
was shattered into thousand atoms.
The lieutenant, although not in the
chair at the time, was thrown come
distance, but picked up unhurt l saw
q dragon dug out from under the wall
Ol JH0 BuhEunOuB6. he lV6u DUB lew
minutes. heard one of the poor iel-
lows calling for Lieutenat III. l went to
him directly, and though burned black,
instantly recognized the poor serge ant
| (Travere) had met but an hour before.
He said Lieutenant, tell me, as a
man, can live until morning?' l told
him hoped to see him get we'll. One OF
the men said The iron hinge of the
magazine chest is driven into his body
| said. Hush, do not alarm him. The
poor man said. Lieutenant, you cannot
deceive me; l am mortally wounded; 1
have Lost my leg; my eyes are gone, all
lie dark to me! Oh, that my poor mother
were here to pray for me!' He then
said, Doctor, l am sleepy If go to
sleep will wake again?' The doctor
said, 1T is doubtful Travers then
said. DO not frighten my wife; tell her
to be good girl; die content"
Los Angeles was finally evacuated by
the United States troops in May, 1849,
and from that day peace has reigned,
while kind fortune smiles.
1t will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious
collie to learn that prompt relief may be
had by taking Chamberlain's Collie,