The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-19
AFFAIRS In CALIFORNIA.

PROCLAMATION Oh ConnoDoKE SToCKrog TO the
PEOPLE OF CALToRMA.-on my approach 10 this
place with the forces under my command, Jose Cas-
ro, the acknowledgement of California, buried
his artillery, and abandoned his fortified camp OF
the "Meaa, and aed, il is believed towards Mexico
With the sailors, the marines, and the California
battalion Of mounted raemen, we entered the "Cuy
Of Angels, the capital of California on the 18th OF
August, and hoisted the North American fac.
The flag Of the United States is now lying from
every commanding position la the territory, and
California rs entirely free from Mexican dominion.
The territory Of California now belongs 10 tho
| United States, and will be governed soon cir
cums,ances may permit, by officers and laws similar
to those by which the other territories of the United
States are regulated and protected. .
But until the governor, the secretary and council
are appoued, and the various civil departments Of
the government are arranged, military law will pre-
vail, and the commander-in-Chlef will he the gov
eriior, and protector of the territory. ..
In the mean time the people will be permitted, and
| are now requested TO meet in their several towns
and departments, at such time and place they may
see fl, TO elect civil officers to m the places Of those
who decline 10 continue IN Office, and In administer
the laws according to the former usDges of the
tory.
la all cases where the people fil to elect, the
commander in-chief and governor will make the
appointments himself
faithfully adhere TO the new government, will be
considered as citizens OF the territory, and will be
zealously and thoroughly protected IN the liberty of
conscience, their Pefsons and property.
No persons will be permitted TO remain in the ter
ritory who do not agree support the existing gov
eminent, and all military men who desire to remain,
are required to take an oath that they will not take
up arms against It, or do or say anything to disturb
It's peace. 20 ....
| Nor will any persons, come from where they may,
be permitted TO settle in the territory, who do not
pledge themselves to be, IN all respects, ohedient
the laws which may be from time to time enacted
| by the proper authorities of the territory.
All persons who, without special permission are
/ found with arms outside Of their own houses, will
be considered as enemies, and will be shipped out Of
| the country.
All thieves viii be put to hard labor Oh the public
works, and there kept until compensayr is made
| for the property stolen.
| The California battalion of mour'~A rihrmen will
be kept in the service Of the terror, constantly
on duty, to prevent and punish anS expressions by
the Indians, any other persons upon the property
of individuals, or the peace Of the territory; and
California shall hereafter be governed and defend
ed to give security to the inhuD ants and TO defy
| the power of Mexico, ss .tn ga. mfa.
IL is required that all persons shall remain in their
houses from ten at night until sunrise in the morn
ing during the time this territory is under military
law. '..... P. '-r#r ~. r.I
Signed, r. F. STOCKTON,
Commander-in-C Chief and Governor of the terri
tory Of California. Vs.
CRY OF THE ANGELS, CALIFORNIA
. August IT, 1886 10. ...r
To THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA: On the 18th of
September 1886, an election will be held in the sew
eral towns and districts Of California at the places
and hours which such elections have usually been
holden for the purpose of electng the alcaldes and
other municipal officers.
| In those places where alcaldes have been appoint
ed by the present government, they will hold the
election. In places where alcaldes have been APP
pointed by the present government, the former al
caldcs authorized and required hold the cleo
| ton. .#..4 ...... . s.. .'..ras @.HE.s.a.
| Given under my hand, this 22i day of August,
ammo Domni one thousand eight hundred and forty
six, at the Government House, "Ciudad de los ange-
los" .E.a
| Signed, . r. f. STOCKTON,
Commanderin-Chief and Governor OF the terri
tory of California.