The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-08

for your approval. Acknowledging the great fun
damental principles, that all political power In
herent in the people, and that government is lnstl
stuffed for the protection, security and benefit OF
the people, the constitution presented for your
sideratOn is intended only TO give such organic
powers TO the several departments of the proposed
government, shall be necessary for Its efficient
administration and while il is believed no power
has been given, which is not thus essentially ne
cessary, the convention deem individual rights as
well as public liberty, are amply secured, by the
people still retaining not only the great conserva-
tive power Of free cheice and election of all Off
GERS, agents and representatives, but the lnaiena-
bic night to alter or reform their government,
whenever the public good may require.
Although born IN different CHIMES, coming from
different States, imbued with local feelings, and
educated, perhaps, with predictions for peculiar
institutions, laws, and customs, the delegates as,
sembled in convention as Californans, and carried
on their deliberations In spirit OF amry compr0-
mise, and mutual concession for the public veal.
II cannot be denied that difference of opinion
was entertained in the convention, to the policy
and expediency of several measures embodied in
the constitution; but looking to the great interests
OF The State of California, the peace, happiness,
and prosperity OF the whole people ,-indlvidual
opinions were freely surrendered to the will OF the
majority, and, with one voice, we respectfully but
earnestly recommend to our fellow citizens the
adoption of the constitution which we have the
honor 10 submit
vsntion conformed, as near as was deemed pract-
cable and expedient, 10 great natural landmarks,
80 as to bring int union all those who should be
included by mutual interest, mutual wants, and
mutual dependence. No portion OF territory Is in
cluded, the Inhabitants OF which were not might
not have been legitimatey represented in the con-
vention, under the authority by which it was con-
v.ened; and in unanimously resolving to exclude
slavery from the State Of California, the great
principle has been maintained, that TO the people
Of each State and Territory, alone, belongs the
right to establish such municipal regulations, and
to decide such questions affect their own peace,
prosperity and happiness.
A free people, IN the enjoyment OF an elective
government, capable of securing their civil, reli-
gious and political rights, may rest assured these
inestimable privileges never be wrested from
them, 30 long as they keep watchful eye on the
operations Of their government and hold to strict
accountability those to whom power is delegated.
No people were ever yet enslaved, who knew and
dared maintain the co-relative rights and obllga-
tons OF free and independent citizens. A know
ledge OF the laws their moral force and efficacy,
thus becomes an essential element of freedom, and
makes public education of primary Importance In
this view, the constitution of California provides
tor, and guarantees In the most ample manner, the
establishment OF common schools, seminaries and
colleges, so as TO extend the blessings OF education
throughout the land, and secure its advantages to
the present and future generations Under the pc
cullar circumstances in which California becomes
State-with an unexampled increase of popula-
u0n coming from every part OF the world speak
ing various languages, and lmbued with different
feelings and preJudlces, no form OF government, no
system OF laws, can be expected to meet with i'm
mediate and unanimous assent. 1t Is to be remem-
bered, moreover, that considerable portion of our
fellow citizens are natives of Old Spain, Califor
Mans and those who have voluntarily relinqushed
the rights at Mexicans to enjoy those OF American
citizens. Long accustomed to a different form of
government, regarding the rights OF person and
OF property as interviewer with ancient usages and
tme-hoDored customs, they may not at once see
the advantages Of the proposed new government,
or yield an immediate approval of new laws, how
ever salutary their provisions, conducive to the
general welfare. But 1t is confidently believed,
when the government as now proposed shall have
gone into successful operation; when each depart
ment thereof shall move harmoniously in its
appropriate and respective sphere; when laws,
and justice, shall be established; when every
C tizen of California shall find himself Sc
cure IN life, liberty and property-all will unite in
the cordial support of Institutions, which are not
only the pride and boast OF every truehearted
zen of the Union, but have gone forth, guiding
light to every people cropping through the gloom Of
religious superstition or political fanaticsm-lnsti-
tutions, which even now, while all Europe is ag-
Ting for liberty, have become the mark and mo-
del of government for every people who would
hold themselves Tree, sovereign and independent.
With this brief exposition of the views and OPT
mons ct the convention, the undersigned submit
the constitution and plan of government for your
approval They earnestly recommend IL 10 your
calm and deliberate consideration, and especially
do they, most respectfully urge on every voter to
attend the polls
The putting into operation Of a government
which shall establish justice, insure domestic
tranquility, promote the general welfare, aud
cure the blessings Of civil, religious, and political
liberty, should be an object of the deepest solicit
tude 10 every true-heared citizen, and the con-
summation OF his dearest wishes. The price OF
liberty ~ eternal vigilance, and taus II Is not only
the privilege but the duty OF every voter TO vote
IN freeman rl lis nd Nyh va
lues his birth right, and would transmit uniul-
paired TO his children an inheritance so nch IN
glory and honor, will refuse TO give one day TO the
service of his country. Let every qualified voter
go early to the polls, and give his free vote a, the
election appointed To be held Tuesday, the 18th
day OF November next, not only that full and fair
expression Of the public voice may be had, tor or
against constitution intended To the peace,
happiness and prosperity of the whole people, but
that their numerical and political strength may be
made manifest, and the world by what ma
Jointly Of ireemen California, the bright star of the
West, claims place in the disdemof that glorious
republic, formed by the Union OF thlrty-oae SOW
ereign States.
(Slgned)
Joseph Aram, Bepj. s. Lippincott,
Chas. T. Bolts. M. NJ. McCarver,
Elan Brown, John McDougal,
Jose Anto. Carnllo, Benz. +. Moore,
Jose NJ Covarrubias, Myron Norton,
Lewis Dent, Miguel De Pedrorena,
Manuel Dominguez, Rodman NJ. Price,
X. II Dimmick, Antonio NJ Pico,
A. J. Ellis, Jaclnto Rodrlgues,
Stephen q. Foster, Hugh Reid,
Pablo De La Guerra, John A Suffer,
Edw. Gilbert, Jacob r. Snyder,
Wn. NJ Own, w Scott Sherwood,
Julian Hanks, VIM G. Shannon,
Henry Hill, Pedro Sansevain,
J. u. Hoppe, Abel Steaps,
Joseph Hobsou, w. NJ. Steuart,
". w. Halleck, X. Semple.
l. w. Hastings, Henry A. Teft,
]. McH. Hollingsworth, NJ G.. Vallejo,
Jas. McIIall Jones, Thos. l.. Vermule,
Thomas q. Larkin, Joel u. Walker,
Francis ]. Lippitt, o. NJ. Wozencraft.
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