Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-20
PROCLd.EiIJON

TO THE PEOPLE or CALIFORNIA
The President OF Inc United STATES hang II
yoIycd upon the undersigned the civil so,sr
menl oil California. he enters upon the eis.hais'
OF his duties with an arden, desire 10 riomoc Is
lar as possible the interests Of the comfy a..
well being oil It's inhabitants.
The undersigned is instructed by the Pres;scr
to respect and 10 protect The religious insInilel
OF California, 10 take care that The religions l'gA
of lis inhabitants are secured in the most araf
manner. since the Constitution OF The lnIl
States allows TO every Individual The privilege &
worshipping his Creator in whatever manner b.
conscience may dictate.
The undersigned is also instructed 10 rrois:
the persons and properly OF the que, and rsace
able inhabitants oil The country, againsi each m
every enemy, whether foreign or ton!csiic; 81
now assuring the Calilornians that his mc'Ni
lions no less than his duty demand The iuhlm't
OF these Instructions he invites them 10 nse A'l
best efforts 10 preserve order and tranquility,
promote harmony and concord, and 10 malaai
the authority and efficacy OF the laws.
Il is the desire and intention OF The urir
States to procure for California as speedily rs rc
sible free Government like that OF their ~
territories, and they will very soon inyie tie .;
habIanls to exercise The tights Of tree Gil Zs;si
the choice OF their own representatives, who ms
enact such laws as they deem best adapted 10 laf'
interests and well bring. But until this iasr
place, the laws actually in existence, which 81
not repugnant 10 the Consultation Of the Cpit
States, will ccninnc in force mil they are .
vokea ~ competent authority; and peTsorsr %
exercise OF public employmens will Tor tie re
sent remain in them, provided they swear 10 ia Z
tain the said Constitution and faithfully 10 c.'
charge their duties.
The undersigned by these presents ahso'ves &
The inhabitants OF California Of any fu'hrf a {
glance TO The Republic OF Mexico, and rfa"'c'
them as citizens OF the United States. Those VIZ
remain quiet and peaceable will be rcsp,c'eda a.
protected in their rights, but should any ocess'
mp arms agains, The Government OF his tsrFlo'I
or join such as do 30, or insiigae Others 10 co'0
all these he will regard as enemies, and ~
will he treated as such.
When Mexico involved the United States q
war, the later had no. time 20 invite The Can.
mans 10 join their standard as rie nds, 30. !tl,.
themselves compelled 10 take posseasion Of :
country 10 prevent its falling into the har'' =
some European power. In doing This, 'Hep
no doubt that some excuses, some unauhg'h.
acls were committed by persons in The se'sl. .
the United Slaics. and that III Consequence go.
OF the inhabitants have sustained losses ~ ia"'
property. These losses shall be duly nse>lit''
ted and those who are entitled 10 indcmI'bcal ~.
shall receive il.
For many years California has suffered slsl
domestic commissions; from civil wars, ~
poisoned fountains have flowed caamHy ~.
pestilence over this beautiful region lse,
fountains are now dried uf; The Stars aac sia',
now float over California, and as long as ''s =.
shall shed its light, they will continue 10 w.
over her, and over the natives OF he com ~
over those who shall seek domicil IN her o's-
and under the protection OF his fig a2n',..
must advance, and the arts and scIeh.e
flourish like seed in rich and fertile ~,
Americans and CaliloTnians from he'e,'-
one people. Let us then indulge che ces1'
hope; lei that be ior the peace and lfanqai, =.
our country LIE. US unite like broiheis' ". = ).
lualy strive Tor the improvement and az
menl of this our beautiful country, When W..
.hor, period cannot fail 10 be not only 'es'@
bur also prosperous aud happy. s..
Given al Monterey, Capital Of CaliioiI'a ~ i,
day Of March, of the year Of our 10y !.
and OF The Independence Of the uaie- =
the list. ,,.
S. w. KEARNY, Brig. Gen. ;, -
and Governor OF Cai!o'N''