The Arkansas banner., 1849-01-16
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tes nV ,'. ,be agent of the Post Office Department Neo'sSh ". heen recently sent to Caifornie The Jet wno sroonx the documents accompanying the ffe- s.t.rt's Message. "it bears da'e tsays me renH- slaens ,s,rn from which we copy ID more than two G,. arc. and it shows the gieat cnre aud atten- mon'nhL heh our interests in that quarter have re- tio" 1S inc admi ministfati0n. ever since California ceveo .a,, of Inc U nion. The reader will per- becans .h,, Ia highly important at this moment of s,,ainty in regard to the legislation o Congress
 ,L s,,biect of our recent acquisitions, uat noun on h.s ui bsen left undonc by the administrators, ing na v;olspg cons itutonal obligations, to pro- ,h. comfort and security of our citizens In the mO'e I I f.,iile regions of the Pacific. The letter ian s" Rachauan is oheof the abIest papers that Vi ' proceeded from his Pen--brilliaht and dis nssbed as has been his administration of the De- .r,,ncpt of State, during the eventul and already biSior,ca administration, now soon to elose-
 DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
 WashfEqtoa October 7th, lSi8.S
 e.. p,sv;ous to your departure for California. . p,.side,t has instructed me to make known, .S.o,ch vour ageucy 10 the citizens of the United ,ros itabi,ing that Territory, his views respect ,hsiy nyesent condition and future prospects. ps deems it proper to employ yon for this purpose, hccause the Postmaster General has appointed you an agent under inc tact 10 establish certain post sn,,ss :, approyed Aug II, lSi5 "tc make arrange
 sn,s for inc establishment of posoffices, and for tgs lranyuission receipt and conveyance of letters in Oregon and California.
 '' Inc PrrsJeu congra,uates the citizens of Cali ,ornis on the annexation of their fine province to ,be United States. On the 30th May, ISIS, the day nm which the rati6caIions of our late treaty with Ws,iro were exchanged, California finally became sa integral par, of this great and glorious republic and the aci of Congress, to which have already
 Cyed in expre ss terms recognizes 1t to ''be within ,bs territory of the United States." May this uson be perPetua' f.e.
 yicton that the government and people oi the uni ,sd States will never abandon them, or prove un- ,nindIu of their prosperity. Their fate and their rorIuues are now indissolubly united with that of ibetr bretbren on this side of the Rocky Mountains How proptious this event both for them and for us Whilst the other nations of the world are distracted by domestic disscnsions, and are involved in a struggle between the privileges Of inc sw, and the rights of the many, Heaven has blessed our happy land with government which secures equal rights to all our citizens, and has produced peace, happi- ness, and contentment throughout our borders. It has combined liberty with order, and all the sacred and indcfeasibIe rights the citizen with the strict est observance of lew. Satisfied with the institu- uons nder which live, each individual is tliere- fore left free to promote bis prosperity and hap piness in the manner most n accordance with his own judgments
 Under such 6 constitution and such laws, the prospects of California are truly encOuraging.- Blessed with mild and salubrious climate and a fertile soi--rich in mineral resources-and nd ing over nearly ten degrees of latitude along the coast of the Pacific, with some of the finest harbors in the world the imagination scofceiy fix a limit to its future wealth and prosperity.
 We behold In the not distant future one or more glorious States of this confederacy spriLging into existence in California, governed by institutions similar 10 our own, and extending the blessings of religion, liberty and law over that vast region.- Their free and unrestricted commerce and inter- course with other States of the Union will confer mutual benefits and blessings on all paities con- eefned and will bind us all together by the strongest ties of reciprocal affee ion and interest Their foreign trade with the west coast of America, with Asia, and the isles of the Pacific will be protected by our common flag and cannot fail to bear back 10 their shores the rich rewards of enterprise and industry.
 After alt, however, the speedy realization of these 5righ, prospects depends much upon the wise and prudent conduct of the citizens of California in the present emergency. II they commence their career gnder proper auspices their advance will be rapid anl certain; but should they become cntangled in difficulties and iisscnsions at the start, their pro- gross will be greatly retarded.
 The President deeply regrets that Congress did not at their late session, establish territorial gov ernment for California II would now be vain to enter into the reasous for this omission Whatever these may have been, he is firmly convinced that Congress feel deep interest in the welfare Of Caii forua and it's people, and will at an carly period of ihe next session. provide for them territorial gov ernment suite 10 their wants Our laws relatiny to trade and intercourse with the Indians will then b, extended over them; custom houses will be cs. tabiished for the collection of the revenue; and Ie rs grants ot land will De made to those bold and patriotic citizens who, amidst prvaiions and dan gers have emigraed or shall ernigrate to that terri tory from the States on this side ofthe Rocky Moun- tains
 The President. in his annual message at the com mencement Of the next session. will recoune nd all these great measures to Congress in the strongest !efuis' and viii use every effort, consistently with his duty, to insure their accomplishment.
 In the meantime the condition of the pcople of California IS anomalous, and will require on their part the exercise of great prudence and discretion bysthe conclusion of the treaty of peace the mill tary government which was established oyer tlieun anaer the laws oi war, guised by the practice oi all civilized nations, has ceased 10 derive it's au- thoFy rom this source of power. But Is there for tns reason, no government in California; Are life, koerty, and property, under the protection of no existing authori'ies2 This would be singular pbe- ho'h'ha m the lace of the world, and especially duoug hmerican citizens, distinguished us they are aooVe all other people for their law abiding charac- ter fortunately they NO. reduced to this sad con duon' The termination Of the war left an existing goVefhment-a government de fGcto--in full opera ton; and this will continue, with the presumed con sent of the people, until Congress shall provide for mem territorial government The great law of necessity lusiihes this conclusion The co sent of me people is rresisby inferred from the fact that ho ciF'zed cef6muniiy could possibly desire to ub- Ioga'e an existing government when the alternative presented would be to place themselves in state of anarchy beyond the protection of all laws, and re- .a.s ~, 'nem to the unhappy necessity of submitting '0 m me dominion of the strongest
 he government de faeto will, of course, exercise no power inconsistent with the provisions of the oi ihe United States, which Is the su- p,. "e law oi tue land. For this reason no import vo, can De levied in California on articles the s,o,s so~m. produce, or manufacture of the United Ssas as no such duties can be imposed in any other patl ol our Union on the productions of C,l;,arnr tach aa new anlies be charged in California upon ia nn oa ptoduetons as have already paid duties any Q, our ports of entry for ihe obyiops reaso sts,ss a'9sha Is within ,he erIiiAry 4f ah iinlsd ever n, a a, not enlarge upoa this subject, how that dety. ''' treasury Will perform f,rns rrssen. urgently advises the people of Cali vaa s.,; to ffTe peaeeably and quietly under inc e. St'ng government He beIieves ts, ,hIs ...,t