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Weekly Wisconsin

Location

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1847

Page

11

Fremonts California Campaign and Governorship Overview

The Herald recounts Col. John C. Fremont leading a rapid, improvisational campaign from northern California to Los Angeles, briefly pacifying the territory with naval support from Commodore Stockton, then returning north to assume civil governance. It highlights his decisive marches, diverse allied forces, negotiations for peace with Californians, and notes on key officers and an incident at Santa Barbara showing his leadership style and the expedition's risks.

Yent Department of United States Mexico Robert F.stockton United States Navy California Sonora San Diez Angeles Stockton Col. Fremont Fremont Cal Napoleon Sander P.B Reading Louis ‘McLinne W. H. Russell Lis Col. F Richard ‘Owings Owings Louis McLane St James Navy Aot McLane Col Russell Adjt Talbot Santa Barbara Monterey Col. Tremont Talbotts Eugene Russell Col. Russell Missouri Territory of Angels Herald

Jones Battles Serapis and Richard at Sea in 1779

John Paul Jones commands the Bon Homme Richard against the Serapis and the Countess of Scarborough convoy off the English coast. In a fierce night action near Scarborough and Flamborough, the Richard and Serapis exchange broadsides, braid by a dramatic boarding attempt, and the Richard is ultimately sunk after a heroic, near-impossible fight. The Alliance and a British vessel clash as the night wears on, with Jones refusing surrender and displaying extraordinary resolve before the Richard sinks.

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