Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-10-10
PROCLAMATION

TO the inhabitants of Nc,c Merico, by Brigadier
General S. w. KEARNEY, commanding The troops
ofthe United States an The same.
As by the act Of the Republic of Mexico state of war ex
between that Government and the United States, and
the undersigned the head Of his troops the 18th instant
took possession Fe the capital Of the Department
New Mexico he his intention hold the De-
parment with its original boundaries ION both sides Of the Del
Nore) part of the United States, and under the
the Territory Of New Mexico.
The undersigned has come to New Mexico with strong
military force and equally strong following close in
his He has troops than necessary put down any
opposition that possibly be brought against him. and there
fore il would be but folly madness for any dissatisfied
disconnected persons to think of resisting him.
The undersigned has instructions from his
respect the religious institutions Of New Mexico protect
the property Of the Church. the worship Of those be
longing to be undsurbed, and their religious rights
the ampes preserved them. Aso to protect the
persons and property of all quiet and peaceabc Inhabitants
within its boundaries against their enemies the Euaws, Ma
vahoes and others; and while he assures all that It will be
his pleasure well his duty comply with those nsruc
tons, he calls upon them to themselves in preserving
ORDER in promoting concord and in maintaining the authority
and efficiency Of the laws and require OF those who have
LEFT their homes and taken up against the troops Of
United States forthwith them or they will be
considered enemies and TORS uhecng their persons
punishment and their property seizure and conscaoa for
the benefit of the public treasury The irish and intention
ote United States 10 proUde far Ne,o Drico free gorer,-
nae, with the least possible delay similar to those in the
ned States and the people Of New Mexico will then be
called to exercise the rights Of eenen eectng their own
representatives to the Territorial Legislature but until this
be done the laws hitherto in existence will be continued
u,t changed modified by competent authority and those
holding office will continue in the same for the pre-
s"nt provided they will consider themselves good citizens
willing o>take the oath Of allegiance the United States
The undersigned hereby dbsorcs all persons residing ,cn
he bouadary IF NeV Mcrico from further allegiance 10 The
Republic Of Merico, and hereby claims them citizens Of
the United States Those who remain quiet and pcaccabe
will be considered good citizens and receive protection
Those who found in arms, insgang Others against
the United States will be considered TRAITORS and eated
accordingly Don Manuel Armijo, the late Governor Of this
Department has fled from it, The undersigned has taken
possession Of it without firing gun, splitting drop Of
BLOOD in which he most truly eoice and for the present will
be considered as Governor Of the Territory.
Given at Santa Fe, the capital Of the Territory Of New
Mexico, this 22d day Of August sac, and in the seventy
first year Of the independence OF the United States
BY the Governor
$. w. KEARNEY, Brigadier General