The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-19

] N. Smith,) To the Congress Of the United States
LIST. That these instructions be strictly followed
and the matters herein set forth without deviation
by said delegate.
\ I'd. That, in case Territorial Government
may be obtained, he shall prefer it to State Go
vernnlent, and shall take for his grounds the late
act constituting the people of Minnesota into a
territorial government, and shall insist upon pro-
i visions at least favorable. tfG
Sd. That we shall have incorporated into the
ordinance constituting territorial government,
| the following provisions:
That the rights of citizenship be conferred on
all free white male inhabitants residing within the
limits Of this territory, not already citizens Of the
United States, but who, on the I'd day of Febru-
airy, l848, were residents within the Territory OF
New Mexico on such persons taking AN oath,
or affirmation, before the superior circuit court
of the Territory, or before the circuit or district
court of the United States, to renounce and alb
ure every foreign prince, potentate, State or SOW
ereignty, whatever.
4th That he insist upon the establishment Of q
judiciary by the constitution of four judges, one
TO be supreme or appellate judge, and the other
three TO be district judges, for the hearing and ad
udication of law cases, and associates Of the gu
preme judge in all casses of appeal, and the judge
who tried the case shall not be allowed to SIT III
| the appellate court. 4ttt
| 5th. That he shall resist the constitution Of a
territorial government, unless the making Of laws
for our government are confined to u general as
sembly, to consist of senate and house of repre-
| resentativs.
9Th. That he Shall define the boundaries Of New
Mexico as follows bounded north by the Indian
territory; west by California; south by the boun-
dairy line between Mexico and the Unitec States |;
and east by the State of Texas.
| 7th. That said delegate shall urge the establish
ment of a branch of the mint Of the United States
| in New Mexico.
9th. That he shall insist upon the permanent
establishment of two regiments of troops within
| the territory. a5
9th. That one OF said regiments shall be raised
organized, and ofcered within this territory, and
constituted Of the sturdy mountaineers and native
citizens. ts5trfs ~ t
] 10TH That he shall have inserted in said consti-
tuition provision which shall secure the compli-
ance with contracts between master and servant,
| according to the intent Of the parties.
| llth. That he shall urge the establishment Of a
fort in the heart OF the Navjo country, to protect
the people against the ncursions and robberies Of
this formidable and marauding Indian tribe.
18th. That he shall have inserted in said con-
stitution, a provision to protect the people against
unjust or malicious litigation, and securing to all
persons who have possession of land, or real
estate. for twenty years, without interruption, a
| full and indefeasible title. MT is{e,t
18th. But in case the obtention of a territorial
government be not feasible, but that Of State
government be practicable, he shall accept one,
and proceed to its organization taking for his
model the present constitution Of Missouri, SO
far as the same is applicable to our condition, and
adhering strictly may be to its provisions, un-
der the following conditions: $50
| LIST. That the Congress Of the United States
shall extent the same liberality towards us that
she has to all the new States
Cd. That, as our public lands are comparatively
worthless, and the grant Of 100000 acres be inn
practicable, that said delegate insist an equiva
lent in money or at least, that the United States
ra ms annuallu II0 nm fnr ind Ton,
years for the purpose Of sustaining such govern
ment. -
Sd. That all the public lands within our limits,
unless mineral lands and salines, be devoted to
the territory for school purposes, to be disposed Of
and applied by the State legislature. 1G II
/ 4th. That the five per cent and two per cent.
given by Congress to the States, be also donated
| to New Mexico. I eE
! 5th. That liberal applications be made for the
establishment Of colleges and common schools,
and suitable institutions for the promotion Of the
| arts and sciences. ~ iys,s rst,f
9th. That 100000 be denoted in lieu of public
building, which if we were to receive territorial
government, Congress would be forced to expend
| for that purpose.
l4th. That said delegate urge the appointment
OF suitable person to be appointed by the Presi-
dent, and paid at the expense of the United States
to make a geological survey within the territory
of New Mexico. , @
18th. That the laws of Mexico, heretofore in
force, regarding the mineral lands and the work
ing of the mines, be continued in force by
making constitutional provision to that effect.
! 18th, That it shall be the duty of our delegate
in Congress to have inserted in every organic law
made for this territory, provision which shall pro-
ect the people in the exercise Of tn cir relative op-
erations and rights, and to secure the Catholic
population in the full and free enjoyment of all
their religious rights and privileges.
| 17th That the provisions that the delegate is
Il ,,otr od hu,,o
territorial government, shall also be inserted in the
constitution of a State government, in case such
government be established.
i l8. That copy Of this instrument be sent to
the President OF the United States, and another
to the House Of Representatives, to be laid before
/ Congress.
! INSTRUCTIONS AS ADOPTED by THE CONVENTION
/ We, the people of New Mexico, in convention
| assembled, having elected delegate to represent
this territory in the Congress of the United States
and to urge upon the supreme Government re-
dress of our grievances, and the protection due to
| us as citizens Of our common country, under the
constitution, instruct him as follows That
whereas, for the last three years, have suffered
under the paralyzing effects of a government I'M
defined and doubtful in its character inefficient to
protect the rights of the people, pr to discharge
the high and absolute duty Of every government,
the enforcement and regular administration of its
own laws, in consequence Of which, industry and
| enterprise are parayzed, and discomfort and con-
fusion prevail throughout the land the want Of
| proper protection against the various barbarous
tribes of Indians that surround us on every side,
| has prevented the extension Of settlements upon
our valuable public domain, and rendered utterly
| futile every attempt TO explore or develop the
great resources Of the territory /; surrounded by
the Eutaws, Camanches, and Apaches, on the north,
east and south, by the Navjos the west with j.
carllas within our limits, and without any adequate