CHAPTER IX.--General Wool inspects and musters the western
troops--Army of the Centre--New Mexico--Kearney--Macnamara-- California--Frémont--Sonoma--Californian independence-- Possession taken--Sloat--Stockton--A revolt--Pico--Treaty of Couenga--Kearney at San Pascual--is relieved--Disputes--San Gabrielle--Mesa--Los Angeles--Frémont's character, services, trial, 342