Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-17
POSTSCRIPT.
ANOTHER PROCLAMATION TO THE MExIcANs
FROM THE NEW ORLEANS rrcArusE OF suIrs.


PROM the NEW ORLEANS PIcAruSE JULY 9.
The Dtario del Gobierno of the 25h ultimo
contained the proclamation Of Gen. KEARNY to the
Calliornlans, from which it is copied into EE Ma
cioaal, published at Pueba. 1t is the first official
token we have seen that Gen. Kearnv had been al
lowed by the naval officers on the Pacific station
to enter upon the discharge of his functions as
Governor. We append translation of his address:
Proclamation 10 The People of California.
The President of the United States having deyoyed upon
the undersigned the civil government Of California he enters
upon the discharge of his duties with desire to pro-
mote far possible the interests of the country and we'll
being of its inhabitants
The undersigned instructed by the President to respect
and to protect the religious institutions of Caoa-to take
that the religious rights of its inhabitants are secured in
the most ample manner since the Constitution of the United
States allows every individual the privilege worshppng
his Creator whatever his may dictate
The undersigned also instructed protect the persons
and property of the quiet and peaceabe inhabitants the
country against each and every enemy whether foreign do
nestle and now assuring the Caiornians that his incna
tons less than his duty demand the ufment Of these in
srucons he invites them to their best efforts preserve
order and tranquility to promote harmony and concord and
to maintain the authority and efficacy Of the laws.
1t is the desire and intention of the United States to pro-
for California speedily possible free Government
like that of their Territories and they will very in
ve the inhabitants the rights of free citizens the
choice of their representatives. who may such laws
they deem best adapted their interests and well being
But until this takes place, the laws actually in existence
which repugnant the Constitution of the United
States will continue in force until they revoked by
petent authority, and persons the exercise Of public
tho yiJad thew
maintain the said constitution and faithfully dis
charge their duties.
The Undersigned by these presents absolces all The nhab
tants Of California Of any further allegiance to The Republic
Of Hrico and regards them citizens of e United States.
Those who remain quiet and peaceabe will be respected and
protected in their rights but should any take up
against the Government of this Territory, join such do
So nstgae others do so-al these he will regard
enemies, and they will be treated as such.
When Mexico involved the United States in the latter
had not time to invite the Cafonians join their standard
friends but found themselves compelled take possession
of the country prevent its falling into the hands of
European Power. In doing this there doubt that
exceses unauthorized acts committed by persons
in the service of the United States and that in consequence
Of the inhabitants have sustained losses in their property
These losses shall be duly investigated and those who
titled to indemnfcaton shall receive it.
For many years California has suffered great domestic
WILSON'S from civil wars like poisoned fountains have flow
ed calamity and pesence this beautiful region These
fountains dried up the stars and stripes float
California; and long The shall shed its light
they pW continue 10 her, and the natives of
the country, and those who shall seek domic in her
bosom and under the protection of this flag agriculture must
advance and the and sciences will flourish like seed in
rich and fertile SOIL
Americans and Caifo.ians from henccorth people!
Let then indulge DESIRE hopes let that be for the
peace and tranquility Of country Let unite like bro
ther and mutually strive for the improvement and advance
ment of this beautiful country which within short pc
Rod fail be only beautiful but also prosperous
and happy.
Given at Monterey, capital of California, this lst day of
March, of the year of Lord Is47 .ni of the depend
ence of the United States the seyenty-frst.
S. w. KEARNY
Brig. Gen. U. $. A. and Governor Of California.