Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-09-28
INTERESTING FROM CALIFORNIA.

The following letter from the GOVERNOR OF the
State Of CALIFORNIA to the Delegate in Congress
from the Territory of Oregon, besides its historical
value, and the genuine spirit of an American patriot
which it breahes of particular interest at the pre-
sent moment as proving the allacy of the charge of
undue interference in California made against the
late lamented President TAYLOR, and at the same
time corroborates facts set forth in the speech
of Mr.. THURsToN, the Delegate from Oregon, which
have been doubted by some of those who opposed
the admission of California into the Union.
SAN JosE, AUGUST 4, 1850.
DEAN Sir have had time to read the speech you de-
vered in the House of Representatives the 18th March
last until day or two since must in candor say
greatly pleased with it.
You have but done justice the people Of California and
the relation they towards their brethren Of Oregon You
have been remarkably accurate in your statement of the facts
and circumstances that led to the formation Of State cons
tuition and when say your statement is accurate only
state that which do kol, for took prominent part in all
the leading that brought about that result Ie
you have obtained much Of your information from my
friend GILBERT, who s familiar with nearly all the facts
nected with the whole matter.
After the formation Of local Legislature in San Francisco,
and while absent in Sacramento City, and without my
knowledge or consent elected member Of that body
This place in the month of May ls49 In the latter
part Of that month returned to San Francisco where my ia
miy had arrived about the middle Of the month did not
myself much like the plan Of organizing different local egs
atues, doubted the propiey of doing If we could do
any better. determined however, that would take my
seat The sessions Of the body held only night and
the very night took nay seat without previous consua
b,r,o + IA
committee draught address the people of California
urging them to hold convention form government for
the whole territory This motion supported in several
speeches. and prevailed drew up the address, which
adopted, but before could get it printed General Reys
proclamation We knew nothing of his intention
issue such proclamation, and entirely
independent of his and actually in great state Of for
wardness before the date Of his proclamation and
pe before had any knowledge Of it. believe have
right to claim the responsibility Of making the first public
movement towards the formation Of State Government
know did not follok General Riley, or any one else.
We adopted his plan in part for the purpose Of harmony
was Of the committee appointed by the president Of the
public meeting to fix upon time when delegates were TO be
chosen, &C., you state in your speech.
For myself individually, and the first Governor Of Cali
ornia thank you for the justice you have done the long,
neglected msepresented, and misunderstood people of Cali
forna They have suffered long and patiently and not only
so, but they have seen, the only ao passed By Congress
for their government violation Of the fundamental princi
pies Of human liberty. We have been taxed not only with
representation, but without government and, lest
should question the Of the decision of the officer
hther to collect these taxes compelled to 60
either Oregon Louisiana for ustice-which amounts
practically utter denial of justice at all The bill to
extend the laws California evidently framed
to stand alone and in connexon with any other
II those who voted for it did under the opinion that terri
toal government would also be created for California at the
session. why did they for that feature that sends
to Oregon Louisiana for justice This cannot under
stand The bill upon its pcy face shows that Congress in
tended should feel the BURDENS but not enjoy the Benefits
of government
But hope that this Pacific star has been admit
ted into the glorious Union of States Such is the ardent
wish Of all Our country has neglected and cypress
ed but there not in hearts feeling Of revenge
or one sentiment of enmity We feel dutfu children to-
wards kind parent who has for been in error but
whose uniform kindness have long enjoyed that
orgett. We only complains tina. wrongs
may be edessed but, for making upon county,
oh never "Thoagh he STAY me, yet will trust in him.
There earthly object that dolize that USIos
(" My heart is in the coffin there with Cesar"
Accep. assurances Of my respect
Your obedient servant,
PETER H. BURNETT.
Hon. s. X. THURsTCu.