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Annexation of New Mexico.

Annexation of New Mexico.
Tho Lexington Missouri. Express contains the
Proclamation Of Con. S. W. koarncy to the in
habltants of Now Mexico. by which i, appears
!. that in these days of progressive Democracy.
Brgadler General. with epaule,s upon his shout
ders. and sword by his side. can. without con-
s9iting tho American people. or even without the
fornatv of law. resolution. treaty of tho
American Government annex territory 10 our
[ Mon nearly largo the whole OF the old
thirteen States. by Proclamation.
The General. BY virtue of this annexation. has
20: only converted tho whole population of New
Mexico into American citizens. but is carrying
on, the grand idea by administering tho oath of
allegiance. At the poin: of the bayonot. to whole
plantations and villages. and declaring ali who
do no; return forthwith and lay down their arms.
to be Traitors He tells them they will soon
..be called on to exercise tho right Of freomen!'
He "absoves them from all allegiance TO Mexico.
and hereby claims them citizens of the | nied
States -
Tyler. and after nun Polk, assumed the power.
in direc, violation of the Constitution, to annex
Texas TO the United States by treaty. and with
out consulting the individual Satisfactorily
virtually dissoIvng the old compact OF our gov
crnmcnt, and forming now one, by the one man
power of the Executive.
Now. il seems Polk has delegated this power
to of his Brigader Generals! And II
General can annex whole territories 10 our Union.
why cannot Corporal do the Same thing! In
short, we would seriously inquire If we have any
government If we have. any one tell us
what it Is, OF what use Is Constitution, IT
i: is to be violated in this wny!-Cln. Atlas.
Proclamation the inhabitants Of Nerr Ncrco, by Brga-
der General s. w ke0rney, dnding the troops Of
the LHited States tn the
As by the act of tho Republic Of Mexico,
state of exists between that Government and
the United States. and tho undersigned. n, the
head OF his troops. tho 18th inst took posses
sion of Santa Fe, the capital Of the department
! of Now Mexico, he now announces his intention
to hold the department with its original bounda ries
Con both sides of the Del Nor,e) as par. Of tho
/ United States, and undcr tho numo Of the Terri.
tory OF New Mexico
The undersigned has como 10 New Mexico
with strong military force, and an equally
strong Is following close in tho He
has moro troops than necessary TO put down any
opposition that possibly be brought against
him, and, therefore, 1t would DO but folly mad
ness for any dissatisfied DISCONTINUED persons
| to think of resisting him.
Tho undersigned has instructions from his
Government to rcspec, tho religious institutions of
New Mexico. to protect the property of the church,
to cause the worship of those belonging to it to be
undlsurbed, and their religious rights in the am
( piest manner preserved to them. Also to protect
/
! bic inhabitants within its boundaries, against
their cncmies, tho Eutaws Navahoes, and othcrs.
And while he assures all that 1t will be his plea
sure as we'll as his duty TO comply with those in
structons, he calls upon them TO them
selves in preserving order. IN promoting concord
and IN maintaining the authority and efficiency of
tho laws and to require Of those who have left
their homes and taken up arms against tho troops
Of the United States. TO return forthwith to them.
or else they will DO considered as enemies and
trai:ors, subecting the persons to punishment and
their property to seizure and confscation, for the
benefit of the public treasury. 1t is the wish and
intention of the United States to provide for New
Mexico free government, with tho least possible
delay. similar to those in tho United States and
tho people of New Mexico will then be called on
70 exercise the RICH. of freeinen in clec,ng their
own Representative to tho Territorial Legisla.
turc, but until this can be done, the laws hitherto
IN existence will be continued until changed or
modified by competent authority. and those per-
sons holding Office will continue ia tho Same for
the present provided they will consider them
selves good citizens and willing to tako the oath
! of allegiance to the United States.
Tho undersigned hereby absolves all persons
/ residing within the boundary of New Mexico,
/ from further alleg iance TO the Republic Of Next
! CO. and hereby claims them citizens Of tho u
nted States Those who remain quiet and
peaceable will be considered as good citizens nd
receive protection. Those who found in
arms. or instgating others against the United
States. viii be considered traitors, and treated
accordingly. Don Manuel Armio. the late Gov.
ernor Of this department, has fed from it. The
undersigned has taken possession of it without
firing gun splng drop Of blood, in which
he most truly reoices. and for tho present will bs
considered as Governor of,he Territory.
Given at Santa Fe. the Capital of the Terrific.
~ of New Mexico. this 22d day Of August, IS-
49, md in the list year of the Independence OF
tho United States.
By the Governor.
W. S. kEARNY, Brig. Gen.