Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-10-06
TO THE INHABITANTS OF cALIFoR.

MA.
The Central Government of Mexico having
commenced hostiliiies against the United
States of America, by invading its territory.
and attacking the troops OF the u. State, sta
toned al the north side of the Rio Grande
with a torce oi seven thousand men. under
the command OF Gen. Arista, which army
was totally destroyed und all their artillery.
baggage, etc, captured. on the Sih and 9th of
May last BY force OF two thousand three
bundled men, under the command OF Gen.
Taylor. aud the city OF Matsmnas 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 al Monterey immediately,
and shall carry il throughout California.
declare to the inhabitants OF California,
that although come in arms. with a power.
iul force, 10 not come among them as an en-
envy 10 California, but on the contrary. come
as thelr best friend, as hencelorward Califor-
MIA will be portion OF the United States. anil
us pesceable Inhabitants will enjoy the same
rights AMI privileges a. the citizens of any o.
iher portion OF that nation. " ith all the RIGHTS
and privileges they now enjoy: together with
the privilege of choosing their own m,eis-
uatcs. and other officers. for the adminisifa-
'ion OF justice among themselves. aud the
same protection will Be extended TO them as
To any other State OF the Union; they will also
ENJOY permanent government, under which
ii'e, property, aud the constitutional rights
ana lawful security tn worship the Creator i'm
a way most cOngenial 10 each ones sense OF
duty, viii b. secure; which, unfortunately
the Central Government OF Mexico. cannot
afford them, destroyed as her resources are
by internal factions aud corrupt officers, VIII,
create constant revolutions 10 promote theii
own interests, and Cypress the people I'm.
der the flag OF the United States, California
VIII BE- Tree from oil such troubles and expen-
ses' consequently the country will rapidly adj.
I vance anu improve both in agriculture and
commerce, as OF course the revenue laws will
be the same in California as in all other paris
OF The United States-aiIording them all man
u'actures and produce of the United States
Tree from any duty. and all foreign goods al
one quarter OF the duty they now nav. A
great increase IN the value ol real estate. AMI
me products oil California, may reasonably bt
expected.
win the great interest aud kind feelings
know the Government and people of the IT,
nlted States possess 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. wheth.
- ""NiNNo VI luiNlSntIss as may not be dlSDo-
sed to accept the high privilege of citizenship
and TO live peaceably under The free govern.
meni oi the United States, will b. allowed
lime TO dispose OF their property and 10 re-
move out OF the counlry,i il they choose. with.
out any restriction; or 10 remain in il, obscr.
wing strict neutrality
With full confidence in the honor and in.
tegrity Of the inhabitants of The country. I
iEtite the Judges, Acades, and othercivii Of
heers, To retain their offices. and 10 execute
their functions az heretofore. that the public
tranquility may not be- disturbed at least. nm
al the government OF the territory can D..
more definitely arranged.
All persons holding titles Of real estate. or
~ quiet possession OF lands under color of
IlghI shall have their titles and righ,s ansr-
aniecd TO them. All churches, anl the prom
1Liy they contain, in posse s>ion OF the clergy
~ Caliiprnld, shall continue in the same rights
and possession they nov enjoy.
All provisions ond supplies OF every kicd.
furnished by the inhabitants Tor the vs. of the
United States ships OF troops will be paid Tor
at lais rates, and $50 private property will be
taken Tor public use without just conpensa-
ton at The moment
(Sisncd) JOHN ID. SLoAT.
COMMANDMENT Chief oi thu L.. y.
Naval lorc,s in jhe Pacific Ocean.
u. ). Ship SAVANNAH.
harbor Of Monterey, Jul! 6, 1916.