Washington telegraph., 1847-07-28
PROCLAMATION
To run fEoPLg or CALIFORNIA.


ing desolyed upon the uniers ned the
civil government Of California, ha enters
upnn tho discharge OF his duties with an
ardent desire 10 promote as lat as possible
the interests Of the country aud well being
Of IL inhabitants.
The undersigned is instructed by the
President TO respect aud 10 project the Irli.
gioas Institutions ol California, 10 take care
that The religious rights oi is inhabitants
are secured in the most ample manner,
since the Constitution of the United States
allows 10 ever, individual the privilege ol
wnishipping his Creator ia whatever man.
her his conscience may dictate.
The Undersigned is also instructed 10
protect tie persons anl property ul the
quiet aud poaccable inhabitants Of the
country. against each and efep enemy,
whether Iofeign or domestic; aud uow a..
saIIns tue Caliiomans that hIs inclination.
To les thu he duty demand The iu.d.mrul
uf these instructions, be invites iAsm lo
Use then best cllJrs 10 preserve ufdsf anu
tranquility, 10 promote harmony aud con
eofd, aud 10 maintain the authority anl
efficacy Of the laws.
L Is the desire and inimaiioh Of the l,
States 10 procure tot California a speedily
as possible free Goycinmeul lIas hal oi
laeIr uen territories, aud lhsy VII very
soon invite the inhabitants 10 exercise The
tights Of ifee citizens IN The thuiee ul Their
ast.aIs
laws as they deem best adapted 10 Their
interests aud well being. But until ibis
takes place, the laws actually in existence,
which urs not repugnanl 10 The Constitution
Of the United States, will continue ia lofcr
until they aro revoked by eompeien, au.
,hority; aud persons in the exercise Of pub.
lie employmenls will ior the present remain
ia them, provided They swear 10 maintain
the said Constitution aud faithfully 10 dis.
change their duties.
The undersigned By these presents al
solves all the inhabitants Of California ol
any further allegiance to the Republic ol
Mexico, and regard. them as citizens ol the
United States. Those who rnmain quiet
aud peaeeablc will be respected aud pfo.
lrcied ia their Fighi-; but should any one
take up arms against the Government Of
this territory, OF join such as do 30, or In.
sligale others TO do so-a!l these ho will
regard as enemies, and they will be treated
as such.
When Mexico involved the United Slatos
in war the latter bad not Tine 10 invite the
CalilOfnians TO Join their standard as
friends, but found themselves compelled to
take possession Of the country 10 prevent
is falling into the hands Of some European
power. ln doing this there is no doubt
that como okcesses, some unauthorized acts
were committed by persons in the service
Of the United States, aud that in couso.
quence some Of the inhabitants have sus
tanned losses in their property. These
losses shall be duly investigated, and those
who arc entitled TO indomnihua,ion shall
receive II.
For many years California has suffered
great domestic cOnyulsions; from civil wars,
like poisoned fountains, have flowed ca.
lamily and peslilencc over this beautiful
region. These fountains are now dried
upi tho stars and stripes now float over
California, aud us long MS the sun shall
shed ils light lhoy viii continue to wave
over her, aud over the natives Of the ooun
try, and over those who shall seek domicil
in her bosom; and under tho protection OF
this flag agriculture must advance, and the
arts and sciences will flourish like seed in
rich and fertile soil.
Americans and CaiIorniansl from hence
forth one people. Let US then indulge one
desire, one hope; let that be lor the peace
aud tranquility Of our country. Lot Ms
unite like brothers aud mutually strive for
the improvement and advancement Of this
our beautiful country, which within short
period cannot fail 10 be mol only beautiful,
but also prosperous and happy
Given at Monterey capital Of California,
this lst day Of March, Of the year of our
Lord lsl7, aud Of the Independence Of
the United States the list.
S.W.kEARNY, Brig Gen. U.s.A.
and Governor Of California.