The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-07-24

The undersgnedi is also instructed to protect
the persons and property of the quiet and
poaceable inhabitants Of the country, against
each and every enemy, whether foreign or do
nestle; and now assuring the Californians that
his inelinations no less than his duty demand
the fulGInont Of these instructions, he invites
them to use their best efforts to prese'v order
and tranquility, to promote harmony and con-
cord, and to maintain the authority and efica-
cy of the laws.
1t is the desire and intimation Of the United
States to procure for California as speedily as
possible a free Government like that of their
own territories, and they viii very soon invite
the inhabitants 10 exercise the rights Of free
citizens in the choice OF their own representa-
tivcs, who may enact such laws as they deem
best adapted to their interests and well being.
But until this takes place, the laws actually in
existence, which are not repugnant to the Con-
s%tftutlon of the United States, will continue in
force until they are revoked by competent au-
thority; and persons in the exercise Of public.
employments will for the present remain in
them, provided they swear to maintain the
said Constitution and faithfully to discharge
their duties.
The undersigned by these presents absolves
all the inhabitants of California of any fur
Their allegiance 70 the RepubIicof Mexico, and
regards them as citizens Of the United States.
nj IL. LII. .on,,t,a ontat and rnncaabIe will he
respected and protected in their rights; but
should any one take up arms against the Gov
eminent of this territory, or join such as do SO,
or instigate others to do so-all these he will
regard as enemies, and they will be treated as
such.
When Mexico involved the United States in
war the latter had not time to invite the Cali
fornians to join their standard as friends, but
found themselves compelled to take possession
of the country to prevent its falling into the
hands of some European power, In doingth this
there is no doubt that some excuses, some un-
authorized acts were committed by persons in
the service Of the United States, and that in
consequence son Of the inhabitants have sus-
tanned losses in their property. These losses
shall be duly investigated, and those who are
entitled to indemnifcation shall receive it.
For many years California has suffered great
domestic commissions; from civil wars, like
poisoned fountains, have flowed calamity and
pestilence over this beautiful region These
fountains are now dried up; the stars and
stripes now float over California, and as long
as the sun shall shed its light they will continue
to wave over her, and over the natives of the
country and over those who shall seek a lomi-
Gil in her bosom; ard under the protection Of
this flag agriculture must advance, and the
arts and sciences will flourish like seed in a
rich and fertile soil,
Americans and Californians! from hence
forth one people. Let us then indulge one de-
sire, one hope; let that be for the peace and
tranquility Of our country. Let us unite like
brotl ers, and mutually strive for the improve
ment and advancement mt of this our beautiful
country, which within a short period cannot
fail to be not only beautiful, but also prospe-
rous and happy.
Given at Monterey, capital Of California, this
LIST day of March, Of the year OF our Lord,
l847, and Of the Independence of the United
States the fist.
S. w. KEARNY, Brig. Gen. u. S. A.
and Governor Of California.