the presence of the dragoons might alone prevent such a scene; still, on the first occasion of showing this flag I do not anticipate difficulty. The violent party is not yet strong. Success will make it stronger. The native Californians will take the strong side. Those of them who have taken sides are with the violent party. The Union men, irrespective of party, are organizing here, and I think will soon be formidable enough to control matters-certainly until there is a great change in political matters on the Atlantic side, or until direct taxes for the support of the war be levied, probably then also. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, WINF'D S. HANCOCK, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. Maj. W. W. MACKALL, ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, Los Angeles, Cal., May 12, 1861-8 p. m. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Dept. of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal.: MAJOR: There was no trouble here whatever to-day. Having failed to do what they had promised to do, I have no anxiety for the future. Those intending to parade here to-day thought better of it. The fact is, their principal advisers, or those to whom the turbulent spirits looked to for countenance, have found that they were being compromised in an affair for which they were not prepared. The Union men have been quite busy during the last few days in organizing for the purpose of commanding order, and have found their numbers so formidable that, together with the moral effect produced by the reported proximity of troops, they have but little fear for the future. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, WINF'D S. HANCOCK, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. CAMP AT WARM SPRINGS RESERVATION, OREG., Maj. W. W. MACKALL, villages. This latter service could well be performed by the reservation Indians when the presence of a very small detachment of soldiers assures them of the safety of their families. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Second Lieutenant, First Dragoons, Commanding Camp. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, May 13, 1861. 1. The following movements will take place to day, viz: Company G, Third Artillery, from Presidio to Fort Point; Company A, from Fort Point, and M, Third Artillery, from Presidio, to Alcatraz Island. The deputy quartermaster-general will make and notify to the commanding officers the necessary arrangements for transportation. 2. Hardie's company will proceed at once to Fort Point, and Andrews' to the wharf at Fort Point and embark with Burton's. By command of Brigadier-General Sumner: W. W. MACKALL, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, Maj. ENOCH STEEN, First Dragoons, Commanding Fort Walla Walla, Wash. Ter.: MAJOR: Your communication of April 16 has been received, and the general commanding the department directs me to say in reply that he approves your compliance with the requisition of the superintendent of Indian affairs in detaching Captain Smith's company. The general also approves of your suggestions with reference to this summer's operations on the emigrant road, taking care, however, that your post is at all times properly garrisoned. I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, Capt. W. S. HANCOCK, Assistant Quartermaster, Los Angeles, Cal.: CAPTAIN: Your letters of May 4 and 7 have been received, and I am instructed by the general commanding the department to inform you that the site selected by Major Carleton and yourself in the vicinity of Los Angeles, and the measures you have taken to facilitate the rapid concentration of troops at that point, are highly approved by him. He directs me to inform you that Colonel Beall has been this day telegraphed to turn over to Major Carleton two mountain howitzers, with the requisite amount of ammunition for the same. I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, Col. G. WRIGHT, Ninth Infty., Comdg. Dist. of Oregon, Vancouver, Wash. Ter.: COLONEL: I am directed by the commanding general to inform you, in answer to your communication of the 6th instant, that the subjects discussed therein will be taken into consideration by him as soon as it is ascertained whether any change will take place in the command of this department. In the meantime you are requested to withdraw a company from any post lying east of the Cascades for the pupose of re-enforcing Fort Vancouver. Major Babbitt has been informed from these headquarters that he is subject to your orders. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., May 14, 1861. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Washington: DEAR SIR: On the first arrival of news of the commencement of hostilities, Col. John D. Stevenson, of this city, expressed his desire to once more to offer his services in the maintenance of our cause and flag. He made his opinions heard and felt here and his determined loyalty, connected with his well-known and determined character, both as a citizen and a soldier, has done much to establish the present sound condition of our State. I know of no man, in this State or elsewhere, with whom I would sooner trust the honor of our country for prudence before or success in battle. He is an energetic, able, and brave man, and every inch of him the stuff of which not only soldiers but leaders are made. If any position the same or similar to that which he seeks is to be conferred upon any of our citizens on this coast, I earnestly recommend Colonel Stevenson for that place. He writes about service here, but he assures me that he is prepared to devote himself to the service anywhere. Respectfully, your obedient servant, J. A. MCDOUGALL. SPECIAL ORDERS, Į HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, May 14, 1861. 1. Company I, Fourth Infantry (Brevet Major Haller's), now en route from Fort Mojave, will immediately proceed to and take post at San Diego. 2. Upon the arrival of Major Haller's company, Company F, Sixth Infantry (Brevet Major Armistead's), will proceed as soon as possible to Los Angeles and report to Major Carleton. 3. Bvt. Second Lieut. James H. Wilson, Corps of Topographical Engineers, will immediately report to Capt. George Thom for service connected with the construction of military roads. * * By command of Brigadier-General Sumner: RICHD. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General. Maj. W. W. MACKALL, ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Dept. of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal.: MAJOR: Major Haller's command may be expected to arrive here on the 13th of June. Major Carleton's company (K) will be here to-morrow morning. He is now at Cohnenga Pass (twelve miles distant). There need be no anxiety concerning matters at this place, at least until political affairs materially change. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, } HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, May 15, 1861. ORDERS, No. 6. I. Neither commanding officers of posts who avail themselves of leaves of absence of seven days, nor officers to whom such leaves are granted, will go to such distance from their posts that they cannot in the usual mode of travel rejoin their posts by the expiration of the leave. No leave will be extended at these headquarters, when this order is in the slightest degree violated. II. All officers charged with the care of public property will hold themselves in readiness at all times to protect it at every hazard. No public property will ever be surrendered in this department. By command of Brigadier-General Sumner: ORDERS, No. 7. RICHD. C. DRUM, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, May 18, 1861. Any citizen in the employment of the Army in this department who is opposed to the Union will be instantly discharged. E. V. SUMNER, Brigadier-General, U. S. Army, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, Capt. JOHN ADAMS, First Dragoons, Commanding Fort Crook, Cal.: CAPTAIN: Send Company E, Sixth Infantry, to Benicia Barracks immediately. By order of Brigadier-General Sumner: W. W. MACKALL, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, Lieut. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, San Francisco, Cal., May 20, 1861. Assistant Adjutant-General, U. S. Army, Headquarters of the Army, Washington, D. C.: SIR: I have the honor to report that I have found it necessary to withdraw the greater part of the garrison from Fort Umpqua and one company of infantry from Fort Crook for the purpose of re-enforcing the commands at Benicia and the Presidio. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. V. SUMNER, Brigadier-General, U. S. Army, Commanding. ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, I. Maj. D. C. Buell, assistant adjutant-general, and Capt. Richard C. Drum, assistant adjutant general, having reported at these headquarters in pursuance of General Orders, No. 7, from the AdjutantGeneral's Office, are aunounced on the department staff. Major Buell will accordingly relieve Major Mackall, assistant adjutant-general, and the latter will be governed by the orders which he has received from the Adjutant-General's Office. II. First Lieut. Armistead L. Long, Second Artillery, is announced as aide-de-camp to the general commanding. By order of Brigadier-General Sumner: General SUMNER, D. C. BUELL, Assistant Adjutant-General. LOS ANGELES, May 22, 1861-11.20 a. m. Commanding Department of the Pacific: The citizens here are to raise with ceremony the national flag over the court-house next Saturday. My command is invited to assist. Should U. S. forces, as such, take part in a civic celebration of this character? JAMES H. CARLETON, HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, Maj. J. H. CARLETON, D. C. BUELL, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, Capt. C. S. LOVELL, Sixth Infantry, U. S. Army, Comdg. Fort Humboldt, Cal.: SIR: If in your opinion the further services of the detachment of volunteers under your command can be dispensed with the department commander directs that you discharge them. They will be paid as soon as the necessary funds are provided. In the event of your deeming it unadvisable to discharge them you are desired to report the reasons for that determination. I am also directed by the department commander to call your attention to the subject of the treatment of the |