Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-07-21
wasdischafged upwards sof two hundred
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From the N. Orleans Pieayuns. July 9.

lFROMnTHE CITY OF MEXICO.
Ia. The Diario del Gobierno ofthe 25lh ult.,
contained.the proclamation Of Gen. Kear-
new. TO the Californians, from which it is
copiedginlo EliNacional, The official gaz-
cite of the free and sovereign Stale of Pu-
ehla, published salzPuebla. ltais the first
.Eofficial token we have seen that General
!. Kearny had been allowed by the naval Of
] Ulcers on the Pacific station to enter upon
the; discharge of bis functions as Governor.
We append translation of his address.
f. ..8a PROCLAMATION.
10 THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA.
The President of the United States hav-
ling devolyed uron the undersigned the CT
vii government of california, he enters up
on the discharge of his dulles with an ar
ldent desire 10 promote as far as possible
The Interests Of the country and well be-
ing of its inhabitants.
The undersigned is also instructed by
the President to respect and 10 protect the
religious Institutions of California, TO lake
care that the religious rights of the inhabi-
tants are secured in the most ample man
.ner, since the Constitution of the United
States allows 10 every individual the pri"i-
lege of worshipping his Creator in whatever
manner his conscience may dictate.
The undersigned is also instructed TO
protect the persons and property Of the
quiet and peaceable inhabitants OF the
country, against each aud every enemy,
whether foreign or domestic; and nov as.
suring the Calfornians that his inclinatio1s
no less than his duty demand the fulfil
ment of these Instructions, he invites them
to use their best efforts to preserve order
and 5lranquilily,'to promote harmony aud
efficacy of the laws.
Itis the desire and intimaIion OF the U.
States 10 procure for California as speedily
as possible, freeGeyernment like that of
their own territories. they will very soon
Invite the inhabitants to exercise the rights
offree citizens in the choice of their own
representatives, who may enact such laws
as they deem best adapted to their interests
and we'll being. But until this takes place,
the laws actually in existence, which are
mo, repugnanl 10 the Constitution of the U.
States, will continue in force until they are
revoked by compeIen, authority; and per-
sons in The exercise Of public employmeus
will for the present remain in them. provi.
'ded they swear 10 maintain the said Con-
sttution and faithfully discharge Their du-
ties.
The undersigned by these presents abb
solves all the inhabitants Of California of
any further allegiance to The Republic of
Mexico, and regards them as citizens of tn :,
United States. Those who remain quiet
aud peaceable will be respected and pro-
tected in their rights; but should any one
take up arms against the Government Of
this territory, or join such as do so, or in.
stigate others to do so-aIl these he will
regard as enemies, and they will be treated
as such. Or "a
When Mexico involved the U. States in
swarlhe latter had mol limo TO invite The
Calfornians to join their standards as
friends, but found themselves compelled TO
take possession of; THE country to;preyent
IT'S IafTIug IuyU ruU7 uuItrJ -sr,,rossrs
power. In doing. Ibis there is no ,doubt
that some excesses, some eunauthorIzed acts
were committed by persons 10 the service
of the United States, and that in conse-
guence some Of The inhabitants have sns-
iained losses in their property. These
losses shall be duly Investigated, and those
who are entitled 10 indemni6cation shall
receive it.
For many years California has suffered
great domestic convulsions; from civil
wars, like poisoned fountains, have flowed
calamity and peslilence over this beautiful
region. These fountains are now dried up;
the stars and stripes now float over Cal:-
forna, and as long as the sun shall shed its
light they will continue 10 wave over her,
aud over the natives Of The country, aud
over those who shall seek domc;l in her
bosom and under the protection Of this
flag agriculture must advance, and the arts
and sciences will flourish like seed in rich
aud fertile soil.
Americans and CalifOrnians. from hence
forth one people. Let US then indulge
one desire, one hope; let that be for the
peace and tranquility of our country. Lit
US unite like brothers. and mutually strive
for the improvement of this our beautiful
country, which Within short period cau-
not fail TO be not only beautiful, bu, also
prosperous and happy.
Given at Monterey, capital Of California,
7 this lst day of March, of the year Of our
Lord lS47, and Of the Independence Of
| the United States the 7lst.
| S. w. KEARNY, Brig. Gen. U. s. A.
and Governor Of California
| In Mr.. KendaH's letters mention is made
Of Two orders of General Taylor, The au-
thenticity Of which was doubted by our
officers. We translate the orders, as we
fud them in the Mexican papers. The
motive for invepling such orders is NOT
obvious:
General Orders-No. 464.
Headquarters, Army Of Occupation, I
Monterey, May 8.
The first division Of the army which is
at Sallillo will be ready to march for the
town Of Catorce on the 10Th OF The coming
month Of June. Every solcier, III the in
lerim. will prepare himself for marching.
BY order Of Maj. Gen. q. TAYLoR:
VIZ AJ pIICC A r.