The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-10-03

From the New orleans Times sept .


By the arrival yesterday Of the brig r. Soule,
from Havana we have received our correspondence
from Vera Cruz, well Rs files OF papers up TO the
3lsl ulL, which were transmitted by the British
steamship Midway.
The intelligence although anterior TO that received
by the Princeton nevertheless possesses some inte-
rest indicative Of the course Of the Mexican gov
ernmenl in regard the war. Private letters state
that however inclined Santa Anna may be 10 tre0i
with the United States, yet that the feeling of the
masses is so much opposed To peace thai he Is like
~ 10 meet with unexpected obstacles Ia eDdeayor.
Ing 10 come to an amicable arrangement IL Is rep
resented his earnest desire 20 conyoke Congress
speedily as possible, and TO exert his whole in
huenoe with that body towards securing speedy
and permanent peace
By this opportunity VIC have likewise received
the proclamation of Commodore Soat, commanding
The Pacific squadron, To the inhabitants OF Calior-
mia, On bis taking possession Of that proyire, &c
no THE INHABITANTS OF CALIFORNIA.
The central government Of Mexico having com.
Inenced hostes sgainEt the United States Of Amer
lea, by invading It's territory, and attacking the
troops Of the United States stationed at the north
side Of the Rio GTande, with force of seven thOu-
sand men, under the command of Gen. Ariola,
which army was totally destroyed and oil their ar
tleTy, baggage 60, captured the 9th md glh OF
May last, by force OF lGO thousand three hundred
men, under the command Of Geo. Taylor, and the
city Of Matamoros taken Sld occupied by the forces
Of the United States, and the two nations being ac-
tualy at war by this Transaction, 4 shall hoist the
standard Of the United Slsiss at Monterey imms-
dilloly, aud shall carry Il Throughout California.
declare TO the inhabitants Of California, that al
though come IN arms, with powerful force, do
not come among them an enemy 10 California, but
on the contrary, ! come their best friend, as
henceforvard California will be portion Of the
United States, and It's peaceable inhabitants will en-.
joy the rights and privileges as the citizens Of
any other portion Of that nation with all the rights
and privileges they now enjoy; together with the
privilege ofehoOsing their own magistrates and other
officers, for the administration Of Justice among them
selves and the same protection Will be extended To
them 10 any other State Of the Union; they will
also enjoy permanent government, under which
life, property, and the constitutional rights and law
ful security TO worship the Creator in a way most
congenial TO each ones Of duty will be secures
which, unfortunately, the central government Of
Mexico cannot afford them, destroyed as her re-
are by internal factions and corrupt officers
who create constant revolutions 10 promote their
own interests, and Cypress the people. Under the
flag Of the United States, California will be free
from all such troubles and expenses. Consequently
the country will rapidly advance and improve, both
in agriculture and commerce, of course the reve-
nue. laws will he the same IN California in all
other parts Of the United States-ahording them all
manufactures and produce Of the United States free
from any duty, and all foreign goods at quarter
OF the duty they now pay. A great increase in the
value Of real estate, and the products Of siforna,
may reasonably be expected.
With the great interest and kind feelings know
the government and people Of the United States pos.
sess towards the citizens of California, the country
cannot but improve more rapidly than any other on
the continent of America.
Such of the inhabitants OF California, whether
natives or foreigners, as may not be disposed to
accept the high privilege Of citizenship, and to live
peaceably under the free government Of the United
States will be allowed time to dispose of their prop
erty and 10 remove out Of the country, if they
choose without any restriction or to remain ia it,
observing strict neutrality. ..
With full confidence in the honor and integrity OF
the Inhabitants Of the country, invite the Judges,
alealdes, and other civil officers to retain their Off
ees, and 10 execute their functions as heretofore,
that the public tranquility may not be disturbed, at
least, until the government of the territory can be
more definitely arranged.
All persons holding titles of real estate, or in quiet
possession of lands under color Of right shall have
their titles and rights guaranteed to them. All
churches, and the property they contain, in posses
sion of the clergy of California, shall continue in the
same rights and possessions they now enjoy.
All provisions and supplies Of every kind, fur.
nished by the inhabitants for the use of the United
States ships or troops, will be paid for at fair rates,
and private property will be taken for public use
without just compensation at the moment.
JOHN ID. SLOAT,
Commander-in-chef of the U. 8. naval
forces in the Pacific ocean,
U. s. SHIP SAVANNAH,
Harbor of Monterey, July g, 1916.