The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-06

bend that not much VIII be moving until alter
Cashmsres are still in demand and some busy
mostly for the American trade.
Highly Interesting from CALIFORNIA; nove-
ment OF our Forces In the Pacific.
THE HERALD CORRESPONDENCE.
CIuDAD DE- Los AsoELos,
CALIFORNIA, Aug ~, ls40
The star spangled banner 10 now waving from San
Diego South San Francisco North, and all California
now the territory Of the United States. The Amsr
can Dag can again to here, and trust
that the government will fully sanction and approve all
the efforts which have been made by gallant Com
modore Stockton in gaining possession Of this country
need not enter into particulars the official des-
patches will tell you all.
CRY OF THE ANGELS, CALToRNiA,l
August ~, 1886.
In one Of my last communications TO you, which
trust may not be stopped in its passage through Mexico
that great city Of palaces and borucas. told you Cali
TO the worldhe 6roadness was her own tho holiness
she received from Commodore Stockton who has made
smashing work on this coast Of late His own ardent
the infection yeu may imagine strong that makes Cali
iOrnian show enthusiasm. The officers and Of the
is full and entire much So that they anticipate sue.
cess in all he undertakes whether in taking country
.ds WAR IN politics.
On the Commodores landing at San Pedro, (a7 miles
from here) the Californans with the best Of artillery, all
brass were three to his With a. many herses
they wanted and full knowledge Of every road noun
tain and hiding place. one enquired Of one of the
d-n the odds, says the man don't you see
the Commodores is going-where he goes we 60
broad psnnant was again over his head on the dspar
of Commodore Soat for home. Three times three
from bis gallant crew sounded ever our hills giving an
earnest Of what has since transpired He gave new
light and leading his crew to new, an unheard Of
march for seamen placed all in the famous "Ciy
When was reported to Commodore Stockton that
Commodore Sloa no longer in sight, he exclaimed,
on hosng the blue 81 viii now conquer a: California
folly and msrule will establish free government, and
nothing but Gods providence prevent it. Within
month he has done t-and year by year will the
fact be known how he did it. and It's beneficial re
suits will shine more and more to the world at large
fact from his rapid movements. csnnot write fast
enough to keep you fully informed Of many important
incidents that crowd before in 90 short space Of time
SO much Of wisdom, sagacy promPtness, and decisions
cannot be crowded into this Sheet aud only add II c
remarkable his GOODNESS and Indifference ~ he
views the immense power he has attained in short
period and the unbour ded respect every whore paid
him.
tect our commerce the PscHc-and transfers all this
honor power and pleasure to other hands with non;
chalance that proves he looks such affairs small
tioning this him. he replied, II have in times past
ceived the loud paudis Of twenty thousand Of my tel
low citizens and how can the homage Of these people
He has in one short month done more than his country
could ask Of hmhe has routed and dispersed an army
of double his forceshas ended the war-reguated the
civil government and has even framed tho future laws
OF Celfomia-a country that never knew she had any
enclose to ysu the last proclamation Of his and his
code of laws The natives OF indulgence around Us tell
me th, ~. very .st,scsoy 70 the,
remain in force throughout their country; and am
it will answer the ds,ired purpose These docu.
few hours amidst hundred other duties--bu to him L
matters mott he tres allows those about him to
necss haus news or in
formation in former years, hope shall have the credit
Of giving you, this tmo more than you expected on
and some good account Of the gallant young man who
tiful country. his friends disappointed in
him. and soon to be more than agreeably supPrssd
THE PROCLAMATION OF COMMODORE STOCKTON, THE
GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA.
Robert F. Stockton, Commanderin-Chefof the Uni.
ted states forces in the Pacific Ocean, and Gov ernor Of
the Territory Of California; and COMMANDMENTS Chief Of
the army Of the same do hereby make known to all men,
ornia do declare to be Territory Of the United
And do by these presents further order and decree,
that the government Of the said Territory Of California,
shall be- until altered By the proper authority Of the Uni
ted States, constituted in manner and form follows
The Executive power and authority In and the
said Territory shall be vested in Governor, who shall
hold his ONCE for four years unle" removed by
the President of the United States The Governor shall
, the said shall BE e.
receive the emouments Of Superintendent of Indian AZ
fairs and sha approve of all laws passed by the Legisa
tive Council before they shall take effect he may grant
pardons for offences against the laws of the said Terrific
ry and reprsves for offences against the laws OF the
made known ther con he shall commission ali ofacsrs
who shall be appointed 10 once under the laws Of the
said Territory and shall take care that the laws be faith
There shall be Secretary Of the said Territory who
shall reside therein and hold his Office for four years
States; he shall record and preserve eli the laws and
proceedngs Of the legislative council hereinafter con-
sued and ell the acts and Of the governor
in his executive department; he shall transmit copy
Of the laws and copy OF the executive proceedings
before the first Monday in December in each year to
the President of the United States and at the same time
two copies Of the laws to the speaker Of the House Of
Representatives for the use Of Congress And in case Of
the s OF
have and he hereby authorized and required to
cute and perform all the powers and duties Of the Cover
Tho legislative power shall be vested in the Governor
aud Legislative Council Tho Legislative Council shall
cSD. o. wse ,Ss .; % ~ ,Ss
nusly elected by the people.
The power Of the Legislative council of the territory
shall extend to all rghtful subjects Of legislation but
NO Law shall be passed interfering with the primary dis
posa Of the coil shall BE- imposed upon the pro-
OF united Btoes sneu ond or proper
~ Of nonresidents BE- taxed higher than the lands
other property Of residents.
All the laws Of the legislative council shall be sub
mitted TO- and disspproved by the Governor the
shall b null and Of no effect.
The municipal ofacss Of cities, towns Department.
disricts hersors existing In the territory, shall
continue exist and al their proceedings be regulated
and controlled BY the laws Of Mexico until otherwise
provided for BY the 0ovsrnor and legislative counci
All onccrs Of citss towns dspartmsnts, districts
shall be elected every year by the people, such man
may be provided by the Governor and Legislative
council rI
The lsgsstivs council Of the territory Of California
shall hold s first session Of such me and place in said
territory the Governor thereof shah appoint and d
rect and at said session. thereafter % may
BY them be deemed sxpedent the said Governor and
the seat Of government for said territory. at such place
they may deem eligible. which place. however shall
thereafter subject be changed by the said Cover
and legislative council and the time and place o
the commencement OF the session oil the said 10
gslative council thereafter, sns be such day and
place % ths Governor and council may appoint.