The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-08-03
From the New Orleans Picayunc, July 10
INTERESTING FROM THE CITY
OF MEXICO.

INTERESTING FNOM tlH Olll
OF MEXICO.
The Diariro del Goberno, Of the 25lh ult'
contained the proclamation Of Gen. kearney
to the Caifornans, from which it is copied
into the Ell Nacional, the official gazette OF
the free and sovereign State of Puebla, pub
ished at Puebla. 1t is the first official to-
ken we have seen that Gen. Kearney had
been allowed by the naval officers on the IA
cfc station to enter upon the discharge OF
his official functions as Governor. we ap-
pend translation OF his address .
Proclamation to the people Of California;
The President of the United States having
devolved upon the undersigned the civil gov
ernment of California, he enters upon the
discharge of his duties with an ardent desire
to promote as far as possible the interests OF
the country and the well being of its inhab-
tans.
The undersigned is instructed by the Pres
iden to respect and protect the religious IN
slitutions of California, to take care that the
religious rights of its inhabhahts are Sc
cured in the most ample manner, since the
Constitution of the United States allows TO
every individual the privilege Of worshipping
his Creator in whatever manner bis conscience
may dictate.
The undersigned is also instructed TO pro-
tect the persons and property OF the quiet
and peaceable Inhabitants Of the country
against each and every enemy, whether for
eign or domestic; and now assuring the Cal
ifornans that his inclination no less than his
duty demands the fulflment of these in
structions, he invites them TO use their best
efforts to preserve order and tranquility, to
promote harmony and concord, and to main
tain the authority and efficacy Of the laws.
Ii is the desire and intention OF the Uni-
ted States to procure for California, as speed
lily as possible, flee government like that
of their own territories, and they will very
soon invite the inhabitants 10 exercise the
rights of free citizens in the choice of their
own representatives, who may enact such
laws as they may deem best adapted to their
interests and we'll being. But uutIl this
takes place, the laws actually in exstance,
which ale not repugnant to the Constitution
oc the United States, will continue in force
until they are revoked by competent authori-
ty; aud persons in the exercise of public
employmen,s 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 ab-
solves all the inhabitants of California of any
further allegiance to the Republic of Mexl-
CO. and regards them as the citizens of the
United States. Those who remain quiet
and 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 50, or nslga'?
Others to do so-all these will he reg" ID
as enemies, and they will be treated as
such.
When Mexico involved the United States
in war, the latter had no time to invite the
Calfornians TO join their atandard as TRENDS,
but found themselves compelled to take pos
session of the country to prevent its falling
into the hands of some European power
In doing this there is no doubt, that some ex-
cesses, some unauthorized acts were con-
mitted by persons in the service of the Uni
ted States, and in consequence some OF the
inhabitants have sustained losses in their
property. These losses shall be duly inves-
iipated, and those who are entitled 10 IN
identification shall receive it.
For many years California has suffered
great domestic convulslons; from civil wars,
like poisoned fountains, have flowed calamity
over this beautiful region. These foutains 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 domcil in her
bosom-and under the protection OF this
FLAG agriculture must advance, and the arts
and sciences will flourish like seed in rich
and fertile SOIL
Americans and Calfornians! from hence
forth one people. Let us then indulge one
desire, one hope; let that be for the peace
and tranquility of our country. Let US unite
like brothers, and mutually strive for the I'M
movement and advancement of this our beau
tiful country, which within short period
cannot fail to be not only beautiful, but also
prosperous and happy. 49,.
Given at Monterey, Capital of California,
this LIST day of March. of the year OF our
Lord ls47, and of the independence OF the
United States the list.
s. W. KEARNEY, Brig Gen. .. 5. A.
and Governor of California.