The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-12

Col Steuart, formerly OF Maryand,) chairman of the
committee appointed to prepare address to the people
OF California, reported the following, which was unan
mously adopted and ordered to be published with the
| constitution:
TO THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA.
The undersigned, delegates TO convention authorized
TO form constitution for the State of California, having
to the best OF their ability discharged the high trust
mitted to them, respectfully submit the accompanying
Plan oi tor your approval
inherent in the people, and that government is instituted
for the protection, security and benefit of the people, the
only to give such organic powers to the several depart
mens OF the proposed government shall be necessary
for its efficient administration and while il is believed
power has been given which not thus essentially ne
cessary the convention deem that individual rights as
well as public liberty, are amply secured by the people
@ retaining not only ns s agents and rep
their government whenever the public good may require
Although born in different clnes coming from differ
ent States mbued with local feelings and educated per-
haps with predictions for peculiar institutions, laws,
and customs, the delegates assembled in convention as
Caornans, and carried on their deliberations in spirit
OF .amlty, compromise and mutual concession Tor the
It cannot be denied that difference Of opinion ws en-
a IN NE az e ne Rosy ana
looking to the great interest OF the State Of Californa
the peace, happiness, and prosperity OF whole people,
will
the majority. and with one voice we respectfully but
earnestly recommend to our fell w. czens he adoption
OF the cons tuition which we nave the honor 10 submit
IN aalsnng Douhua tor the State, the conven
on Gon ormeu, as nea a. was deemed practicable and
expedle It, 70 great landmarks SO as to bring into
uno'l all those who should be included by mutual in
ton =, territory is included the inhabitants OF which were
no1 Or might not have been egtmaey represented in the
Co Ayenton, under the authority by which il was con-
snedS and, IN unanimously resolving to exclude slavery
that to the people Of each State and Territory
sons belongs the right to establish such municipal regu
peace, prosperity, and happiness.
free people, in the enjoyment OF an elective govern
men capable Of securing their CIVIL religious, and po.
itca rights, may rest assured these nestmable priv
ileges be wrested from them 30 long they
keep watchfu eye the operations Of their govern
ment and hold to strict accountability those to whom
power is delegated No people were ever yet ensayed
who knew and dared maintain the corelatve rights and
obligations OF free and independent citizens. know
edge OF the laws their moral force and efficacy, thus be-
comes essential element of freedom, and makes public
education OF primary Importance In this view, the con-
stituton Of California provides for and guarantees in the
most ample manner, the establishment of common schools.
seminares and colleges to extend the blessings OF
education throughout the land and secure its advantages
to the present and future generations Under the peculiar
circumstances in which California becomes aState-with
an unexamPled increase of population coming from
every part OF the world speaking various languages and
government, system Of laws, be expected to meet
with immediate and unanimous assent 1t is to be re-
membered moreover, that considerable portion OF our
fellow citizens natives of old Spain, Cafonans, and
those who have voluntarily relinquished the rights OF
Mexicans to enjoy those OF American citizens. Long
accustomed 10 different form OF government, regard
ing the rights Of person and of property as nterwo-
ven ,Gith ancient usages and time honored customs,
they may at the advantage of the proposed
laws, however salutary their provisions conducive
TO the general welfare But it is confidently believed,
when the government as now proposed shall have gone
shall move on harmoniously in IFS appropriate and re
spectve spheres when laws based the eternal prnci
pies OF equity and justice shall be established; when
every citizen OF California shall find himself in
life, liberty, and property, all will unite in the cordial
support of institutions which are not only the pride and
boast OF every citizen OF the Union, but have
gone forth guiding light to every people cropping through
the gloom Of religious superstition or political fanati.
cism; institutions which, even now, while all Europe Is
agated with the CONCLUSIVE effort of nations battling for
liberty, have become the mark and model OF government
for every people who would hold themselves free, SOW
eregn, and independent .#
OF the convention the undersigned submit the constitu-
on and plan Of government for your approval. They
sideraon and especially do they most respectfully urge
on every voter 10 attend the polls
The putting into operation Of government which
shall establish Justice insure domestic tranquility, pro.
the general welfare, and secure the blessings Of
civil religious, and political liberty, should be an Object
Of the deepest soctude to every true hearted cltlzen
and the consummaton Of his dearest wishes The price
Of liberty is eternal vigilance and thus il is not only the
privilege, but the duty oil every voter to vote ms sen-
ments. No freeman oil this land VINO values DIS olft-
right and would transmit unimpaired 10 his children an
inheritance 80 rich in glory and id 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 at 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 bad for or against
constitution intended to secure the peace, happiness,
and prosperity OF the whole people, but that their numeIl.
cal and political strength may be made manifest, and the
world By wha, majority Of C All S,ss the s
that glorious republic formed by the union oil thy-one
= sovereign States.
I'll Joseph Aram, Benjamin :. Lippincott,
Charles T. Bolts, M NJ. McCaryeT,
y Elan Brown, John McDougal,
lose Anto Carnllo benjamin. r. Moore,
. Jose M. Covarrubias, Myron Norton,
Elisha o. Crosby, y. OrJ,
Lewis Dent, Miguel De Pedrorena,
Manuel Dominguez Rodman M Price,
X III. Dmmck Antonio M fico,
. A. j. Ellis Jacinto Rodriguez,
: Stephen G. Foster Hugh hcd,
a Pablo DE La Guerra, J. A. Suffer-,
Edw Gilbert, 500 Jacob r. Snyder,
William M Gwin, Winfield 8. Sherwood,
Juian Hanks, William @. shannon,
4 Henry Hill, Pedro Sansevain,
I'll J. d. Hoppe, Abe! Siearns,
Joseph Hobson, w M. Steuart,
4 III. w. Haleck r. Sempe,
| L. w Hastings Henry A. Teft,