10 Oct 1846
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Newspaper
Californian
Location
Monterey, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1846
Page
1
Intelligence from the Pueblo line claims insurgents sought only plunder with no notable leaders, foreigners suffer most, and Savannah forces under Commodore Stockton are near. Rumors of Howard’s vessel captured are doubted, while Wallawalla stories shrink to forty on a peaceful trading mission.
A Sacrimento letter notes continual arrival of U S emigrants. The group travels with 175 wagons and favors California over Oregon despite efforts to redirect them. The message foresees further arrivals next year and a high destiny for the land.
A dated plea urges parents to teach Tae Bacusa Lascvace as the language in California. It argues emigration will force widespread use and stresses early instruction, noting Monterey with a competent English teacher offers instruction now. Parents are urged to act to avoid viewing ignorance as a personal misfortune for their children.
The article notes an irreconcilable split within the Mormon community in San Francisco. The quarrel, though not assigned to a specific cause, will likely scatter the group across California. The author sees potential benefit in their industry and frugality, despite the controversy.
Indians crept on Carmel last Tuesday night and stole fifteen to twenty horses, mostly belonging to Mr. Tooms. On Thursday afternoon, Toomes, Thoms, Dye, Shellinberger, Wigman and Capt. J. de la Torre led the chase, aided by Lieut. Maddox and United States horses. They aimed to overtake the raiders before they reach the Teología reserves, as Stockton plans military posts to deter depredations.
An 1845 journal recounts the whaling ship Konohassett jr of 8 tons built, launched from Sag Fie on the Beaton route and wrecked on a reef. Captain Worth's crew salvaged boards and materials to build a salvage boat, Laid a keel, and launched the Konohassett jr, which reached Honolulu after 42 days at sea with seven men aboard and scarce provisions.
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