Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-26

referred in express terms recognised TO be within the
ntory of the United States.
May this Union be perpetual The people of Caornis
may feel the frmest conviction that the Government and
people of the United States will never abandon them prove
unmndfu of their prosperity. Their fate and their fortunes
now ndssoluby united with that of their brethren this
side Of the Rocky Mountains How propitous this
both for them and for Whilst the other nations Of the
world are distracted by domestic dssensons and involved
in struggle between the privileges Of the few and the rights
of the many Heaven has blessed happy land with
Government which equal rights to all citizens,
and has produced peace happiness and conentmen through
out our borders II has combined liberty with order and
all the sacred and ndeasbe rights Of the citizens with the
strictes observance of law. Satisfied with the institutions
under which we ve each individual therefore left
promote his prosperity and happiness, in the most
in accordance with his own judgment
Under such constitution and such laws the prospects Of
California truly encouraging Blessed with mild and
salubrious climate, and fertile soil-rich in mineral
sources and extending nearly ten degrees of latitude
along the coast of the Pacific with of the finest
bors in the world the Imagination scarcely fix limit to
its future wealth and prosperity.
We can behold in the distant FUTURE go-
rous States of this Confederacy spngng into existence
California governed by institutions similar own, and
extending the blessings of religion liberty and law that
vast region Their fee and unrestricted commerce and in
tercourse with the other States Of the Union will confer r-
tua benefit and blessings all parties concerned and will
bind all together by the strongest ties Of reciprocal aec-
ton and interest Their foreign trade with the
America with ASIA and the isles of the Pacific, win be pro-
teced by flag, and cannot fail to bear back to
their shores the rich rewards Of enterprise and industry
After ALL however, the speedy realization Of these bright
prospects depends much upon the and prudent conduct
of the citizens Of California in the present emergency
they their under proper auspices their adj
will be rapid and certain but hould they become
tangled in difficulties and discussions at the start their pre-
gress will be greatly retarded.
The President deeply regrets that Congress did not their
session. establish Territorial Government for California
It would be vain to into the for that ois
sion Whatever these may have been, he is firmly convnc-
ed that Congress feel deep interest in the welfare of Cali
fona and its people, and will at early period Of the next
session provide for them territorial government suited to
their wants Our laws relating trade and intercourse with
the Indians will then be extended them custom houses
will be established for the collection Of the revenue and be
raj grants Of land viii be made those bold and patriotic c
who, amidst prvaons and Dangers have emigated
shall emgrae that Territory from the States on this side
| of the Rocky Mountains.
The President, in his annual message at the
Of the next session, will recommend all these great
to Congress in the strongest terms, and will every
effort consistently with his duty to their accomplish
| ment.
In the time the condition Of the people Of California
is anomalous, and will require their part the exercise Of
great prudence and discretion BY the conclusion Of the
treaty peace the military which establish
ed them under the laws of war; recognised by the
practice of all civilized nations has ceased derive its
thority from this Of power But there for this
son. government in California Are life, liberty, and
property under the protection Of existing authorities This
would be singular phenomenon in the face Of the world,
and especially among American citizens distinguished they
above all other people for their awabidng character
Fortunately they reduced to this sad condition The
termination of the left existing government govern
men de aco in full operation and this will continue, with
the presumed consent of the people, until Congress shall pro-
vide for them Territorial Government. The great law of
necessity uste this conclusion The of the people
irresby inferred from the fact that civilized
nifty could possibly desire abrogae existing government
when the alternative presented would be place themselves
in of anarchy beyond the protection Of all laws and
reduce them to the unhappy necessity Of submitting the
dominion Of the strongest.
This Government de facto will, Of course, exercise
power inconsistent with the provisions Of the Constitution of
the United States which the supreme law Of the land For
this reason, import duties be levied in California
articles the growth, produce, manufacture of the United
States such duties be imposed in any other part
our Union the productions Of California Nor
duties be charged in California upon such foreign productions
have already paid duties in any of ports of entry,
the obvious that California is within the territory Of
the United States shall not enlarge upon this subject,
however the Secretary Of the Treasury will perform
duty.
The President urgently advises the people of California
live peaceaby and quietly under the existing Government He
believes that this will promote their lasting and best interests
If be what they could DESIRE and had right expect
they console themselves with the reflection that will
endure but for few months Should they attempt change
amend during this brief peiot they probably could
not accomplish their object before the Government established
by Congress would 60 into operation In the time the
country would be agtaed, the citizens would be Withdrawn
from their usual employmens and domestic strife might d.
vide and exaserae the people against each other and this
all TO establish Government which, in conceivable
tpgency could endure for single year. During this brief
PERIOD it better to bear the ills they have than fy to others
they know not of.
The permanent prosperity of any country identified
with the perfect security Of its land titles The land system
of the General Government has been theme Of admiration
throughout the world The wisdom of has devised
plan well calculated prevent gaon and place the
| rights of owners of the soil beyond dispute.
This system has been one great cause of the rapid
settlement and progress Of States and Territories.
Emigrans have been attracted there, because every
knew that when he had acquired land from the Government
he could sit under his vine and under his fig tree,
and there would be make him afraid Indeed there
be greater drawback the prosperity of country
several Of the older States have experienced than disputed
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