The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-11-24

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Ne have since received New York papers con-
aiming letters from correspondents in Cali |
ornia which not only confirm the telegraphic |
idings but give many extremely interesting de- |
ails. The Tribune has some excellent letters
rom its intelligent correspondent, Bayard Tay-
or, Esq. from which We copy the following
passages relative to the calling of the Conven-
lion and ito proceedings up to the date Of his
lsttsrs. l
MoSTERrY, Sept 20, ls49.
lhessrs. Greedy 4 MeElratk:
II = now nearly month since Delegates from
1ioQs Districts Of California met ct this
taDpare q State Contribution for the
purpose Of claiming admission into the Union at
The next Session Of Congress. During that
time they have established the principal features
Of the instrument aad Furnished In outline, a
sketch Of the laws BY which the future State
will be governed. Before giving an abstract Of
their proceedings (which have been extremely
significant and interesting in many respects,l
1t may be we'll say few words In regard to the
manner in which the Convention was called
and afterward constituted.
The necessity Of some civil organization, fur.
ther than the presence of Governor without
sufficient means TO carry his orders into effect,
has been felt since tbs first development Of the
gold resources. In tho neglect Of Congress to
provide for the establishment Of q Territorial
Government, 1t was at FIRST suggested that the
People should Professionally organize such a
Government among themselves. Various pro-
oosals were made, but before any decisive action
was had On the subject, another and more APP
oropriate form was gwen to it through the la
Dor and influence Of few individuals, coun-
tenanced by the existing auth critics. This " as,
10 call Convention for the purpose ofdraftng
State Consultation, that. California might at
once be admitted into the Union, without pass.
ing through the usual Territorial stage. The
vast influx Of emigfation had already increased
the population beyond the required number, and
| the unparalleled speed with which Labor and
Commerce were advancing warranted such a
| course, no bss than the important natural re-
sources Of he country itself. The result OF
| this movement was u proclamation from Gov.
Riley, recommending that at election of Dele
gates TO form such Convention be held on the
LIST Of August.
Among those who gave this direction to the
popular feeling, noie labored more xealously or
deserves larger share Of credit, than Hon. Il.
Butler King. During his tour through the min
ing districts In company with Gen. Smith and
staff, he took every occasion to interest the peo-
pie on the subject and stimu late them to hold
preparatory meelinrs. II is put justice to add
that Gen. Smith and Gov. Riley gave ali their
| influence TO the same end. The possibility OF
calling together ant keeping together body Of
| men, MANY Of whom must necessarily be deep
| y involved in business and speculation, was at
| hrst strongly doubted. In fact, in some Of the
districts named n the proclamation, scarcely
any move was made till a few days before the
day Of election. ltwas only necessary, how.
ever, to kindle tie fame; the intelligence and
liberal public s,irk existing Throughout the
country, kept italive, and the election passed
over with complete success. In one or two in
stances II was not he'd on the cay appointed, but
the Convention has neverthe ess admitted the
delegates elected n such cases.
Party politics had but q small part TO play In
the choice Of candidates. In the San Francisco
and Sacramento districts there might have beer
some influence, of this kind afioat. and otbe,
districts undoubtedly sent members to adyoc at,
some particular local interest. But, taken a. q
body, the delegaes do honor TO Caifornia, anC
would not suite by comparison with any FRS
State Conventio, ever held in our Republic
may add, also, tht perfect harmony of feeling
existed between 10Th classes Of the population
The proportion 81 native Californian member,
is about equal toshat OF the population. Som,
Of them received nearly the entire American
yote-Gen. Vallejo a, SonoI,a, Pico, at Sar
Jose, and Migue Pedrorena ut San Diego, fo
| instance.
The Convention met on Saturday, the Is
inst. at IL o'clock. A quorum, not being pres
ent, IL adIournedto Monday, when a comm nj
cation from Gen. Rley was read, annsunein,
that the following sgular Delegates had beef
elected;
Pros, So. Dsso-MigusI de Pedrorena
Henry Hill.
Los AngelOs-s. c. Foster. ]. A. CarriIlO
NJ. Dominguer, A Stearns.
Santa Barbsra-P. La Guerre, ]. NJ. Csbar
ruvias.
San Luis Obpo-H. A. Ten, ]. NJ. Cabar
ruvias.
MOnterey-H. w. Hallsck, T. o. Lsrkin
c. i. Bolts, !. Oid, IL Dent.
San Joss-1 Aram, X. II. Dimmick, ]. d
Hoppe, A. M. Pico. E. Brown.
San Fransiso-E. Gilbert. NJ. Norton, w
NJ. Gwin, j. Hoson, W. M. Steuart.
Senon,a-J. Waker, r. semple, L. W. Boggs
NJ. g. Vallejo.
Ssersmenfo-J. I. Snyder, w. E. Shannon
w. s. Sherwood, J. A. Suffer.
| San Decentralization Of Aug. l6)-J. M
HOllingsworth, S. Haley, T. L. vsrmuils C. L.
Peck.
| A question an the election Of the Delegates
from tho latter District having arisen, a Com.
mittee was appointed 10 report on the number
OF Delegates entitled 20 seats Ia the House -
The question was finally settled on Wednes.
day by admitting he allowing additional mem
| bers:
From Les Angelos--Hugo Reed.
Santa Baroara-Jicinto Rodriguez.
San Franeiseo-Francis ]. Lpprit, Alfred ].
Ellis, Rodman M. hice.
Saeransnto--L. w .HastiDgs, M. NJ. McCar-
ver,J J. McCsrver, J.McDougal, E. o Crosby.
San JoaQuin-B. I. Lippincoit, B. f. Moore,
]. M. Jones, o. M. Eozsncraft.
The following WE the vote for President Of
the Convention, on Tuesday, 4lh inst:
| RoB'r. SEMrLs, -eS w. M. GwrS, Z
Scattering 4.
MI sRxrLr was conducted to his seat by
Capt. Suffer- and Ga. Vallejo.
The following offers were elected by the
Convention:
SeerstGry-W. G. Marcy.
FIRST Assisfan Seretary-Csles Lyon.
Second Assistznt Stcrefary-J. @. FisId.
Translator--W. T. p. HartnelI,
Assistant Trsasiaor-Henrique Henriqusz.
ReporteT-J. Ross Browne,
Sergeant-at-Arms-H. s. Houston.
Cierks--J. e. Durksgs, J. s. Robb, 7. Howe.
Doorkspr--corn.lius Sullivan.
The day after their complete organization
the officers and Members Of the Convention
were sworn to support the Consultation Of The
United States. Aninvitation was extended TO
the Clergy Of Monterey TO open the meeting
with prayer, and thlt Office has since been DER.
formed on alternatgdays by Padre Ramirez and
Rev. s. H. Wiley
The members fpm the Southern Districts
were instructed to lots In favor Of Territorial
form Of Government, but expressed their will.