Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-06

and the aggfeBsons OF reckless men VI snhH Wo cAonu
protection of the Federal Government them which
Territorial Government will best enable US to give In
times past the United States have suffered bitter reproaches
from their policy towards the natives they found this CONT
nen eproaches not always just indeed quite undeserved as
beautifully demonstrated by the Senator from Michigan
(Mr, CAss) many years ago. if compare our conduci
with that of other Nations who have exercised control over
the aboriginal tribes Of this continent.
The strong reaching and uninterrupted Pohcy Oh
the General Government undistubed by questions OF State
sovereignty may govern protect these tribes In the new
and even unsettled condition OF California II is to be feared
the would be the if the country were included IN
her limits that aggression would be followed by hos'y, 70
end in their destruction. But there another race, win
yet higher claim upon us, in the vicinity OF the coast we
find that very population who by the treaty. to have the
right of protection secured to them we ind the pao-
raj of Mexcans which inhabited the country wnen we ac
qured it, occupying extensive tracts OF land and we nave
believe they about be driven from their posses
sions by the legislation OF California II is not to be neglected
forgotten that the present Governor OF California as we
have learned through the press announced as ms Pocy
taxation of the lands which would compel these ancheros TO
sell their possessions tax, such would not be felt IN
mining farming district, would be destructive to
pastoral population This is the natural fruit Of legislation
by those who have opposite interest," and no sympathy with
the Others for whom they make laws Is this protection OF
property which guaranteed in the treaty OF Guadalupe
Hdago1 Is this the kindness which those people have
right claim from the Government OF the United States
Or is not gross of injustice to the people who gno
Of institutions have confded in our guardian
and whom il is our duty to protect
Them Mr. President, whether consider this question
relation TO the soil and climate, in relation to the great
characteristics Of the physical geography division OF the
country is equally demanded. Whether we consider the
question with reference the present interests the future
interest and we'll being of those who who here
after inhabt those countries it equally clear that South
California should be organized into distinct political
muniy, under laws enacted with reference the Mexicans
who nhabt it, and to whom protection kind and
ca proportion their helpessness For this ought
retain the powers which Territorial Government
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pirate hostile legislation of the Of Northern California
Mr.. President, told that is the will of the people
to which should bow. Do the proceedings Of the
lion prove that know that any has full and
curate information in relation that subject From such
knwedge able CLEAN, believe that the people Of
South California reduced to the alternative of sending
delegates to that convention to take in its proceedings
Of seeing if proceed to establish the fundamental law of their
country without their cooperation or advice.
And, sir there another instructive statement in relation 10
this matter That these delegates when they left their homes
attend this convention, uniformly conended against State
organZation and in favor Of Territorial Government. We
find then after another yielding different views,
der what influences unable to say; but it to be remark
ed that large proportion Of the members received advantages
received Offices from the action of the convention 10 which
they were delegates.
Bat, again Mr.. President decide how far this is the
will of the people, it is proper inquire what part of the po
puaon took part in those elections compare two towns
for the purpose Of illustrating that fact. Los Angeles with
population OF about five thousand people, about seven
posed Of adqzen adobe ports gave Of hundred and
fifty upwards Then, the question arises, how did that
happen The answer is twofod Los Angeles is OF the
districts still Inhabited by the population acquired with the
county they did not choose become parties to this
and therefore twas that their small although
expedien left uned, officer having been sent
special agent to induce them to take part in the proceeding
All done that could be done them vote for dele
gates with only such shown by the election
return. The explanation in the other is different
body of for the survey of the boundary and military
had just arrived and eDcamped in the vicinity Of
the little village, when they heard of election. True
the instinct of counrymen they ready for
The boundary commission and the army each put up their
candidates And then the struggle commenced between them
to send delegate to this convention, which to
sovereignty territory of the United States and to deter
the fundamental law of country they had
The Of doubtful issue, when vessel
the ong and more less of the and passengers were
Immediately brought in, learn, decide by their votes
in favor of the boundary commission And then body of
DRAGONS, stationed distance in the country sent
for They in They assisted by their elect
candidate who Of the military escort; and thus
officer Of the army Of the United States became delegate
the convention, which has claimed the rights Of
American citizens in their country Was this the will of
people Was this the sovereign will, which it is said
that Congress must bow, unauthorized interior
of who had no legitimate permanent connection
with the matter they presumed to decide !
Now, sir, looking into the constituent material OF that
vention we meet there instead of Mexican inhabitants
stead Of Americans who had gone there with the intent
remain citizen emigans seeking home seven officers
the New ork regiment sent out there by this Govern
ment for military PROPOSES three officers Of the United States
army two three officers of the navy of the United States
few Mexicans who could speak English, and some Of
citizens who said have gone there to aid in the
organization of the Government The residue was composed
of persons Of whom may be supposed part perma-
nenty identified with the county-how great part will not
pretend say But would ask of Senators how many they
suppose of those persons they have known emgrate Ca
ona went there with the intent to remain 1t not enough
to they will probably carry out their intent
turn because qualify them found the institutions of the
country they should have had at the time fixed purpose in
their mind to make that country their home This could not
be the with those who few months before had
there merely to collect gold and return to the United States
There another test How many had taken their families
with them that best guaranty of nten, to become per-
manent residents.
Mr. President comes, them to this point whether 90
oume travelling, with permanent interest or To-
caity in the counry-soldie sailors, Government en-
ploes who chance to be present. qualified to lay the
foundations of State and decide the institutions which
shall prevail among generations yet unborn
But sir there is something further to be offered to those
on whom these considerations make impression Taking
the population according all the ordinary estimates,
only about fifth Of the population California which took
part in this proceeding, either to elect delegates to at the
constitution they formed. What then Four-ffhs OF the
Americans in the country, and Me1icans to whom
bound to extend special protection had connection what
with this convention. Are still be told that its pro-
ceengs embody the expression of the will Of the people of
California These Mr. President the facts which come
to light upon analysis of this remarkable roteedng and
these facts are such not only amply justify the amend
men OF the Senator from Louisiana (Mr SoULE but which
would entirely Justify treating this constitution null
y and proceeding to the formation Of Territorial Govern
men for the people who nhabt our western territory.