The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-04-22
CsuforaIa.-ProvisIs Govcrnnae

Ii said that the present administration Is pursuing the
policy which adopted by the last. viz appeal
ing to people OF California, General kearny did TO
those of New Mexico, 10 organize a temporary gov
eminent for their own protection This appeal was
made although, BIZ the laws OF Then prevailing IN the
conquered territory our government hal night 10 pro-
,eoi the country which they had subdued and now the
laws of war give the administration power 10 govern
the country Congress has failed to do its duty IN pro-
yding government for them, and therefore the people
of California bound TO take OF themselves, by
providing temporary government for Their own proec
ton We happy learn that NOV emenis are making
By her inhabitants for this object.
The latest adyices received (says the New Or
P,cayune OF the 18Th Instantly from that most remote
portion a. possessions, announce that our ieiiow
eitzens there have taken steps supply the want OF
regularly organized of rule, which 10 the reproacb
OF The late Congress they have been left without
venrion be assembled San Jose the LIT OF next
month the purpose OF forming provisional govern
ment 10 laws, aud appoint officers to administer
hem definite plan shall be agreed on by our
legislature extend The country the protection
10 HE liberty, The absence OF which has been so pain
fully e This is what naturally TO be expected IRON
the enlightened body of who have chosen Calf
ornia and the land Of their adoption; and il
is gea, pity they had anticipated the pfovefbal.
this pabie delay OF Congress- and siI or
eight hs ago devised 10 save the territory
from the obony, the and the oPprobrium which
have been niefciesy upon it iron almost all parts Of
the civilized world
Once this provisional government, is firmly seated in
power California viii begin exhibit all The matches
possesses, ID increase the wealth and add
the dignity republic. The of her population
will have, the character the enigrans who
now crowding her Shores qualities which will enable
her. in mpaatively short space Of time, exhibit all
the prosperity aud high intelligence that distn
guish the Oldest States IN the Union
The New Orleans Delta Of the sane date calls the al
enon OF the administration 10 one measure which is
clearly within the range OF lis duties well as its pow
ers without touching the delicate ground which the Ma
ona Iniesencer marked out, Of exercising powers and
responsibilities beyond Legislative provisions" The
Delta refers TO the depreciation, Of the Indans on the
Mexican frontier,
In conversation with intelligent gentleman who
c,mpanied Col. Hays his late expedition III Psso.
learned that the Expectations the indians the Next
territory have become extensive since the
conclusion OF the late than they before Our
informant describes the affection of the Mexi-
in the frontier towns approaching 10 absolute de
spa Even ia towns of considerable s1e, they kept
dread OF the sudden nroad of these
who rush in upon them with the quickness OF lightning,
and sexing wives and children, their caue and
able property disappear mysterousiy and suddenly
they bearing their sPos afr OF their distant