Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-24

Pacitlc station to enter upon the discharg,
OF his functions as Governor. We appeno
a translation Of his address.
PROCLAMATION.
TO THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA.
The President Of the United States hav.
ing devolved upon the undersigned the civil
government OF California, he enters upon
the discharge Of his duties with on arden,
desire to promote as far as possible the in.
terests OF the country and wellbeing Of its
inhabitants.
The undersigned is instructed by the
President to respect and to protect the reli
gious institutions OF California, to take care
that the religious rights Of its inha bitan,s
are scured in the most ample manner, since
the Constitution OF the United States al.
lows to every individual the privilege OF
worshipping his Creator in whatever man.
ner his conscience may dictate.
The undersigned is also instructed to pro.
tect the persons and property Of the quiet
and peaceabie inhabitants Of the country,
against each and every enemy, whether for.
eign or domestic; and now assuring the
Californians that his inclina,ions no less
than his duty demand the fulflment Of these
instructions, he invites them to use their
best efforts to preserve order and tranquil.
~, to promote harmony and concord, and
to maintain the authority and efficacy OF
the laws.
II is the desire and in,imation Of the Uni.
ted States to procure for California as
speedily as possible free government like
that Of their own territories, and they will
very soon invite the inhabitants to exercise
the rights Of free citizens in the choice Of
their own representatives, who may enact
suchgl Jaws as they deem best adapted 10 their
interests and wellbeing. But until this takes
place, the laws actually in existence, which
are not repugnant 10 the Constitution Of
the United States, will continue in force
until they are revoked by competent author
i,y; and persons in the exercise Of public
employment 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 absol.
YES all the inhabitants Of California of any
further allegiance to the Republic Of Mex
CO, and regards them as citizens oil the In
ted States. Those who remain quiet and
peaceable will be respected and protected
in their rights; but should any one take up
arms against the government Of this terri.
tory, or join such as do SO, or insligate 9TH
ers to do so-all these he will regard as enc.
mics, and they will be treated as such.
When Mexico involved the United States
10 war the latter had not time to invite the
Californans to join their standard as friends,
but found themselves compelled 10 take
possession oil the country to PREVENT its fall
ing into the hands Of some European power.
In doing this there is no doubt that some
excuses, some unauthorized acts were com.
mitted by persons in the service oftthe
United States, and that in consequences
some of the inhabitants have sustained los.
SEES in their property. These losses shall
be duly investigated, and those who are en-.
titled 10 naturalization shall receive it.
For many years California has suffered
great domestic commissions; from civil wars,
like poisoned foun lains, have flowed calam-
ity and pes,ilence over this beautiful region.
These fountains 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
VINO Snail seek uotliCH III nei poso'h, oho
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 Californians! 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 Improvement and advancement OF this
our beautiful county, which within short
period can not fail to be not only beautiful
but also prosperous and happy.
Given at Montery, capitol of California,
this list day OF March, OF the year OF our
Lord, lS47, and Of the Independence OF
the United States the Fist.
S. w. KEARNY, Brig. Gen. U. S. A.
and Governor Of California.