Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-08
FROM MEXICO.
From the .Nssc Orleans Times, Sept. IS.
INCARCERATION

From the sNeU Orleans Times, Sept. rs.
mtxCU--CALIFoRN
BY the arrival yesterday Of the brig p. Sottle,
from Havana, we have received our correspon-
ldence from Vera Cruz, as well as files OF pa
pers up TO the 3lsi ult.. which was transmitted
by the British steamship .Mcdtcay.
4 The intelligence, although anterior to that
lrec-lved BY the Princeton, nevertheless pos
Isesses some interest as indicative of the course
OF the Mexican Government 10 regard to the
war. Private letters state that however incli-
ned SANTA Anna may be 10 treat with the
United States, yet that the feeling oil the mas
ses IS SO much opposed TO peace. that he Is
likely TO meet with unexpected obstacles IN en-
deavoring to come TO an amlcable arrangement.
Its represented as his earnest desire 10 convoke
Congress as speedily as possible, and 10 exert
his whole influence with that body towards
securing speedy and permanent peace.
BY this opportunity we have likewise recei-
we'd the proclamation OF Commodore SLoAr,
commanding the Pacific Squadron, 10 the in
habitanis of Calilornia, on his taking possession
Of that province, from which il appears that
the first account we gave Of the circumstance.
stating that the country was formally Gmered
to the United States, is subsequently correct.
We bespeak for this interesting document an
attentive perusal.
! TO THE INHABITANTS OF CALL
FORNIA
! The Central Government Of Meyico having
commenced hostllities against the United States
of America, by invading its territory, and at
lacking the troops of the United States station
ed at the north side of the Rio Grande with a
a force ofseven thousand men. under the com.
mand of Gen. ARIsrA, which army was to-
tally destroyed and all their artillery, baggage,
ETC., captured, on the 9Th and 9th of May last,
| by force of two thousand three hundred
men, under the command OF Gen. TAYLOR,
and the city of Matamoras taken and occupied
| by the forces Of the United States.
| The two nations being actually at war by
this transaction, shall hoist the standard of
the United States at Monterey Immediately,
and shall carry it throughout California.
| declare 10 The inhabitants of California,
that although come in aims, with a power
full force, | do not come among them as all en-
envy to California, but on the contrary, | come
as their best friend, as henoeiorward Cafor-
MIA will be portion of the United States,
and its peaceable inhabitants will enjoy the
same rights and privileges as the citizens OF
any other portion OF that nation, with all the
rights and privileges they now enjoy: togeth-
CT with the privilege Of choosing their own
istration of justice among themselves, and the
same protection will be extended TO them as 10
any other State OF the Union they will also
enjoy permanent government. under which
life. property, and the constitutional rights and
lawful security 10 worship the Creator in a
way most congena with ones sense o! duty,
will be secure which, unfortunately, the Cen
trail Government Of Mexico cannot afford
them, destroyed as her resources are, by inter-
nal factions and corrupt officers, who create
constant revolutions &c promote their own IN
ierests, aud Cypress their people. Under the
flag OF the United States, California will be
free from all such troubles and expenses, con-
sequenty the country will rapidly advance and
improve, both in agriculture and commerce,
as of course the revenue laws will be the same
IN California as in all other parts of the United
States-aftording them all manufactures and
produce Of the United States, free from any
duty and all foreign goods at one quarter
of the duty they now pay. A great increase
in the products OF California, may reasonably
be expected.
With the great interest and kind feelings
know the Government and people Of the Uni
ted States possess towards the citizens of Cali
fornia, the country cannot but improve more
rapidly than any other on the continent Of
America.
Such of the inhabitants Of California, wheth-
er natives or foreigners, as may not be opposed
to accept the high privilege Of citizenship, and
10 live peaceably under the free government
Of the United States, win be allowed time TO
dispose of their property and to remove out of
the country, if they choose, without any res
friction or TO remain in it, observing strict neu
trality
With full confidence in the honor and in
tegrily of the inhabitants Of the country, in
wife the Judges, Alcades, and othercivi officers,
TO retain their offices. and to execute theirfunc-
tons as heretofore, that the public tranquility
may not be disturbed, at least, until the Gov
eminent of the territory can be more definite
ly arranged.
All persons holding titles Of real estate, or
in quiet possession oflands under color of right,
shall have their titles and rights guaranteed to
them. All churches, and the property they
contain, IN possession OF the clergy Of Calitor-
mia, shall continue in the same rights and pos
session they now enjoy.
All provisions and supplies of every kind,
furnished by the inhabitants for the use of the
United States ships or troops will be paid for
at fair rates, and no private property will be Ia
ken for the public use without just compensa-
ton at the moment
(Signed) JOHN ID. SLOAT,
Commander-n in Chief of the U. S. Naval Cor
ceS in the Pacific Ocean.
u. 5. Ship SAVANNAH, !
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