Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-27
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Interesting from the City of Mexico.

i The Diaro del C;obierno, Of the 2Sth nit con
tanned the proclamation OF Gen. hearney 10 the
CalIforaiaas, from winch is copied into Fl
Nacional the official gazette of tho free and
sovereign STATE OF Huebia. II IS tina first otica
token We have seen that Gen. hearney hal been
allowed BY the naval officers the Pacific sta
ton 10 enter upon the discharge of his functions
as Governor We append translation Of his
address.
Proclamation 10 tie Peoslc or CIIt5rai4 The
President Of the United States having devol we'd
upon the undersigned the civil government Of
California. he enters upon the discharge of his
duties with an ardent desire to promote as far a.
possible the interests of the country and we'll
beng OF the inhabitants.
The undersig ned is instructed by the President
to respect and protect the religious institutions
Of California, 10 take that tho religious
rights of Its inhabitants secured IN the m ost
ample manner. since the Constitution of the
United States allows to every individual the
privilege Of worshPping hs Creator IN whatever
manner his conscience may dictate.
The undersigned is also instructed to protect
the persons ana property OF the quiet and peace
able inhabitants of the country against each aud
now assuring tho C4iiloFnlaus that ms incilna-
tons less than has duty demand the fulillmeut
Of these Instructions. he invites them 70
ti!eir be>t efforts to preserve oyGgr and trauguII-
~, to promote harmony and concord, and to
maintain the authority ana eff acy OF the laws
It's the desire and animation of the u. States
20 procure for California speedy possible
free government like that Of their own terrst o.
ries, and they will very invite tho inhabi
tants to exercise the rights of free citizens in the
choice OF their own representatives, 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 not rcpugnant TO the Constitution of
the United States, will continue in force until
they are revoked by competent authority; and
persons IN the exercise Of public enPloyme nts
will for the present remain in them, provided
they swear to maintain the said Constitution and
faithfully 10 discharge their duties
'Fhc Undersigned By these presents absolves
all the inhabitants of California of any further
allegiance to the Republic of Mexico, and
Earas them as citizens of the United States.
Those who remain quiet AMI peaceable Will be
respectful and protected IN their rights but
should any one take mp arms againsttha Govern
nent Of This territory, foin such as do, insti
gate Others to 90 so-ail Of these viii he regard
as enemies and they viii DO treated such.
When Mexico involved the United States in
war, the latter had not time TO invite the Cali
iornlans to Join the standard friends but found
themselves compelled to take possession Of the
country to prevent its falling into the hands OF
some European power. In doing this there is
doubt that some excuses Unauthorized acts
were committed by persons in the service OF the
I nIted States, and that in CONSEQUENCES some of
tle inhabitants have sustained losses III their pro-
perty. These losses shalt be duly investg gated
anu those who are entitled to indemnific alton
shall receive it.
For many years California has suffered great
domestic couvulsions; from civil wars Ike pos
soned fountains, have flowed calamity and pes
thence over this beautiful region. These fouu-
tans arc now dried up; the stars and stripes now
feat over California, and as long the
shall sacI is light they Will continue 10 waive
ever her, aud over the natives of tire country,
anc over those who shall seek domcil in her
5osonl; ami under the protection Of this flag ag
riculsure must advance, and the arts and sci
snces Will flourish like seed in Z rich and forth
soIt.
Americans and Californans' from henceforth
one people. Let then indulge one desire.
oAe hope; let that he for the peace and tranquil
" of our country. Let unite like brothers,
and mutually strive for the improvement and
OF tins beautiful country, which
v IthIn a short period connot fail TO be not only
beautiful. but also prosperous and happy.
'iren a. Monterey, capital of California, thi
lst day OF March, the year Of our Lord SAT.
and Of the Independence Of the United States
the list
:. kEARNEY, Brig. Gen. L. sA
and Governor of California