[Inclosure No. 5.] GUAYMAS, December 27, 1861. Statement of jetsam of steamer Republic of goods destined for Fort Yuma: A. C. S., 34 sacks of barley; A. C. S., 1 barrel rice; A. C. S., 1 barrel powder; A. C. S., 3 wheels of gun carriages; A. C. S., 2 boxes sponges, &c.; C 1 box merchandise; A. C. S., 56 boxes ammunition. [Inclosure No. 6.] GUAYMAS, December 27, 1861. Received on board the Mexican schooner Lolita from on board the American steamer Republic from San Francisco, 1,423 packages, as per statement at foot, to be taken to the mouth of the Colorado River, and there to be delivered alongside of the vessel within ten days after her arrival, and $25 to be paid to the captain for each and every day that the vessel is detained beyond the ten days by the consignee, the cargo being consigned to the assistant quartermaster of Fort Yuma or his agent, for account and by order of Messrs. G. A. Johnson & Co., of San Francisco. A. C. S., 1,004 bags barley; A. C. S., 337 bags flour; A. C. S., 45 bags beans; A. C. S., 10 bags hominy; A. C. S., 19 bags coffee; A. C. S., 8 bags salt; 1,423 bags. Signed in triplicate. G. BROWN. [Inclosure No. 7.] QUITOLAQUITO, January 9, 1862. Mr. F. HINTON: DEAR SIR: I have delayed this long in writing to you, as I have nothing reliable to communicate. Your letter to Mr. Warner I have not forwarded to him, as I was afraid it might fall into wrong hands. Most of the Americans that pass this way are in favor of the South. It is reported amongst the Mexicans, and I have every reason to believe with truth, that there are now in Tucson over 1,000 Southern troops. They have sent in orders to Sonora for 300 cargoes of flour, to be delivered at Tucson. Mr. Rathbourne came from there to Sonoita about four days ago, and as I am told states that Tucson is taken possession of by troops in the name of the Southern States. If I receive any information that I can rely on I will let you know at once. You will oblige me by asking Mr. Mean to look at the machinery belonging to the copper mines that lie outside of your store, and let me know what kind of condition it is in, what it is worth, and if it could be made available as a horse-power to work a small flour-mill. Tell him he will confer a great favor by letting me have the above information as soon as possible. Inclosed you will find your letter to Warner. Clint. Thompson will be in at the river in a few days. He wants to get into California to bring out his father. He is very anxious to know if there is any danger of his being stopped at the fort. If you think there is please let me know. I explained your business to him as well as I could. He regrets very much that any mistake should have occurred in the matter. He says that he will pay the amount you demand, and would pay four times as much, if you require it, rather than forfeit your good opinion. We are getting along here very well so far. I would like very much that you would write to me and let me know the news on the river. If Guadalupe Orosco should go to you to buy wine please let him have the best. I sent word to him to get some for his wife; she is very sick. Respectfully, yours, GEORGE MARTIN. [Inclosure No. 8.] ALTAR, January 1, 1862. L. J. F. YAGER, Colorado Ferry, Cal.: DEAR YAGER: There is a report here that 1,000 Confederate troops (Texans) are on their way from Mesilla and occupy Arizona. I believe there is some truth in the rumor, for the new superintendent of the Poston mine, Major Lally, has not made his appearance, but is in the Magdalena, waiting to see the turn events may take. Mr. Palatine Robinson, of Tucson, posted up his notices at Arivaca and at Tubac, declaring the property of Colonel Colt confiscated in Arizona, and he as a loyal citizen of the Sunny South should proceed to take possession of it. Van Alstein, Colonel Colt's agent at Arivaca, objected. Pistols were drawn; the usual compliments, "sons of b-s; d-d sons of b- -s," were interchanged, and the parties separated without bloodshed. Van Alstein started off for Magdalena to see Major Lally, who it is reported is waiting there to see the turn that events will take. If there are 1,000 Texans in Arizona they will certainly confiscate Colt's mines beyond a doubt, but I don't see how any of the Tucson gents will be able to work it, for they have no means whatsoever. It will be a serious drawback to the country if Colonel Colt's agents will not be allowed to work the mines, for the other party will do nothing, I am very certain. Your friend, [Inclosure No. 9.] PETER BRADY. HEADQUARTERS, Col. JAMES H. CARLETON, Fort Yuma, January 12, 1862. Commanding California Volunteers, Los Angeles, Cal.: COLONEL: This afternoon an Indian came up from the mouth with letters from Captain Johnson. Nothing has been seen of the vessel with barley and guns that was shipped by way of Guaymas. The rumor or news brought by the other Indian that the vessel was in sight is not true. I send you this by the escort who came with Doctor Prentiss, which returns to San Bernardino by another road than the one by Carriso. Creek, and which will return to that point in five days. Doctor Prentiss has not brought the approved copies of charges, and the court is waiting for them. Some delay has occurred in getting a vessel at Guaymas, or some other accident to detain her; she should have been in before now. It is now time that news should be had of the steamer which was to leave San Francisco on the 1st instant. I have written to you in full detail by an express which left here this morning in reference to arrangements made by Keene for supplying hay, as well as propositions from Yager. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, EDWIN A. RIGG. [Inclosure No. 10.] HEADQUARTERS, Col. JAMES H. CARLETON, Fort Yuma, January 19, 1862. Commanding California Volunteers, Los Angeles, Cal.: COLONEL: I received your communication dated January 8 last evening, and take advantage of Lieutenant Nichols and Doctor Prentiss, First Cavalry, to write to you. I have forwarded to you by express which should have reached Los Angeles on the 10th particulars about cattle and hay. I have also forwarded to you by express on the 16th important news received here from Tucson. I will also forward to you by to-morrow's express additional information received confirming the other. There is now no doubt about Baylor being at Tucson with 1,000 men, and that Robinson, of that place, has issued a proclamation declaring all property confiscated which does not belong to unqualified Southern men, including the Arizona Mining Company, Colonel Colt's, and all others. Major Lally is at Magdalena waiting to see what turn events will take before going to the mine. I have now fears that the hay being cut from Gila to Stanwix will be destroyed. Some thirty tons at Grinnel's will be sure to fall into their hands. They cannot help but know of hay being put on that road. Ammi White, of the Pima Villages, from his well-known loyal sentiments will be certain to have his wheat confiscated unless he can be protected by troops. will send you copies by the regular express which leaves to-morrow morning of the information I have received, but the truth of the troops going does not admit of a doubt, my informant says. I have been reliably informed by a gentleman whose veracity is indisputable that Colonel Baylor, commanding the Southern troops at Mesilla, has appointed a resident of Tucson receiver of confiscated property, and has written to the latter place that he will march for Western Arizona with 900 men (troops) for the purpose of confiscating all property not belonging to citizens of the Southern Confederacy, as soon as General Sibley arrived at the Rio Grande to his relief, which he anticipated in a few days after the date of his letter. He saw Baylor's letter and is acquainted with the appointee. I send you this by way of San Bernardino, so that in case of accident you would be certain to receive the information. Very respectfully, EDWIN A. RIGG, Major First Infantry California Volunteers, Commanding Post. Hon. JOHN H. REAGAN: FORT BLISS, January 26, 1862. I DEAR SIR: I know you feel a deep interest in whatever concerns Texas, hence I trouble you with a short note. The mail after this will no doubt carry to Richmond the dispatch of General H. H. Sibley in relation to my mission to the Governor of Chihuahua. My mission was entirely successful. There is no doubt but that there had been some understanding about marching troops through Chihuahua from California. It will not now be permitted. This command now leaves no enemy on its flank. General Sibley has the honor through me of having obtained the first official recognition of the Confederate States of America by any foreign power. I was received, accredited, and treated with as a colonel in the Army of the Confederate States of America. Uniformed as such, and wearing my sword, I was received by the Governor at all our official interviews. As such he wrote me, and as Brig. Gen. II. H. Sibley of the Army of the Confederate States of America was his communication addressed, and as such was I accredited to General Sibley. So you see we are fully recognized. General Sibley has ordered me to Sonora upon a similar mission. I find my former occupation comes back very readily. We have many warm and influential friends in Chihuahua. It is a rich and glorious neighbor, and would improve by being under the Confederate flag. There are no such mines in the world as are within sight of Chihuahua City, but not developed for want of a stable government. I leave in the morning to join my regiment, now at Fort Thorn. The campaign I view is over. There will be little or no fighting. We must have Chihuahua and Sonora. I will write you my progress at Sonora. I made the trip of (going and coming) 600 miles to Chihuahua through the Apache country with only an escort of six Mexicans, and finished my negotiations in twenty-one days. Don't you think this does quite well? With Sonora and Chihuahua we gain Southern California, and by a railroad to Guaymas render our State of Texas the great highway of nations. You are at liberty to lay this note, if you see fit, before President Davis. He may not recollect me, but once knew me as aidede-camp and partner to our lamented friend General Rusk. I trust the news of the revolution in New Mexico is true. The Spanish invasion, I found, had united all parties in Mexico. The Mexicans abhor the Spaniards. With great respect, yours, JAMES REILY, Colonel First Battalion, Sibley's Brigade, Army of New Mexico. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Maj. R. C. DRUM, U. S. Army, Assistant Adjutant-General, San Francisco, Cal.: The three companies of the Second Cavalry California Volunteers, Lieut. Col. George S. Evans commanding, and five companies of the Fifth Infantry California Volunteers, Lieut. Col. Marcus D. Dobbins_commanding, are encamped within a quarter of a mile of town at Camp Drum. Since their arrival from San Francisco it has been found impossible to move them into the interior. The weather has been good for the past five days and continues so, but the roads to Camp Latham and Los Angeles are as yet scarcely more than passable for wagons without any loads whatever. In connection with the movement of LieutenantColonel Eyre, First Cavalry, to Camp Latham, it would be injudicious to send the troops from here to that point, as during very bad weather fuel cannot be furnished there in the required quantity. Here the troops are now well supplied with everything but wood (unless when that is sent from San Francisco), as none can be brought in from the country on account of the condition of the roads. Efforts to bring wood from Catalina Island have proved abortive also, and although the prospect of obtaining a supply thence and from the country back of the place is improving, no dependence can be placed upon the continuance of good weather. For nearly a whole week it was impossible to send an empty wagon one mile from camp, much less to bring in any loaded teams. At same time communication by water was entirely cut off. I am therefore constrained to request that an estimate for wood, forwarded by this steamer to the deputy quartermaster-general, be shipped without delay. Every possible economy is being used to make the supply of fuel last as long as practicable. I have the satisfaction to state that Camp Drum is located on a dry sandy ridge, and that the troops are mainly in good health and comparatively comfortable. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. R. WEST, Lieutenant-Colonel First Infantry California Volunteers, Comdg. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Maj. RICHARD C. DRUM, New San Pedro, January 27, 1862. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Department of the Pacific, San Francisco: MAJOR: In connection with the state of affairs at Fort Yuma and the rumored advance of the enemy to the western part of Arizona, I would respectfully recommend that a detachment of twenty artillerymen and a subaltern (part of the battery company to be sent this way) be ordered here by the return trip of the Senator, so that they can be pushed forward promptly to Fort Yuma in case of any threatened attack. The services of such a detachment would be of great value at that post. The volunteers there, officers and men, can scarcely be expected to be proficient as artillerists. In serving the heavy pieces and in the preparation of ammunition it would be desirable to have the services of more experienced soldiers. Respectfully, your obedient servant, J. R. WEST, Lieutenant-Colonel First Infantry California Volunteers, Comdg. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War: SIR: I inclose a letter to me of the 23d ultimo from Oroville, Butte County, Cal., upon the subject of a military organization in that quarter for the purpose of aiding the insurgents. The expediency of measures for counteracting such proceedings, and in particular of suspending the writ of habeas corpus, is submitted for your consideration. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, [Inclosure.] WILLIAM H. SEWARD, OROVILLE, BUTTE COUNTY, CAL., December 23, 1861. W. H. SEWARD: SIR: As a loyal citizen it is my duty to inform you that there is a company called the Home Guards, numbering 200 men, well armed, organized in this town for a false purpose, giving parties and rais ing money from the loyal citizens, as they say, to equip the company, when in reality it is for the purpose of getting funds to start to the South about the middle of February or beginning of March. Having been a member of said company and learning their intentions, I conceive it my duty to inform you of the event, and place the necessary |