Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-01-25
WAsMiSGToS,1th October, Isl
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WAsniSGroS1t 9TH October, ISIS.
w,r,aN v yoRHlEs, Esq, Washington city
SIR: Previous departure Tor California e lesi-
dent has instructed make known, through your asci-
cv 10 the citizens the United States nabng that lerI-
tory his views respecting their present condition ana lalue
prospects He deems proper 10 employ YOU Tor ,s pf'
srouse the Postmaster General has appointed You an
agent under the establish certain post routes aP
proved August H. lolS ITO make arrangements Tor he
Establishment of post Offices and for the transmission receipt
and CONVEYANCE of letters in Oregon ana California
The President coagratuacs the citizens OF California on
the annexation Of their fne p5aifles 10 'g 1neu
of our late treaty with Mexico were cianged-Caioiiii
finally became integral portion o this great ana glorious
republic; and the act OF Consrcss TO when nave "eaus ~
fered in express recognises 10 be wlhn the 'er
tory of the United States.
May this union be perpetual! .
The people oi California may feel the tirt CONVICTION
,hst the Government and people oil the tned States VIII
never abandon them, prove unundll oil tieir PrnN
Their fate and their fortunes now ndssoaos uhi'ed
with that of their brethren this side :" The Rocky noun
sains How protious this event both for them ana Tor Us
Whilst the other nations Of hc world are
tic dissen.ons and involved in struggle between th
privileges of and the rights OF tile many Heaven 7
blessed our happy land with government "hich secures
equal rights all citizens and has produced peace nap
piness and Throughout; our borders II mas
combined liberty with order and all the sacred ana indele'-
chile RIGHTS of the citizens with the trctrs observance ol
aw Satisfied with the institutions under which live,
each individual is, therefore e free TO promote MS own
prosperity and happnessil the manner iioS Ill aceo"'"
with his own Judgment y, ,
Under such constitution ana such laws, the prospects OF
California truly encouraging Blesss OWN q MIA ans
climate, Fertile
ces and extending nearly ten degrees 81 'ile ao'
the coast Of the Pacific with some OF lc :cs harbns IN
the world, the Imagination can scarcely hA i - s "
ture wealth and prosperity. .
can behold in the dsan, fuurc one or more
in California cq9tderacy spiing!ng INTO eNs'enc'
and extending the blessings Of religion - 01
intercourse with the other States Of the Union will confer
mutual benefits and blessings all parties concerned anc
will bind all together by the strongest ties vi recipoca
affection and interest The foreign trade with the west
of America, with Asia and the isles of the Pacific will b'
protected by common flag and cannot la TO bear bach
10 their shores the rich rewards OF enterprise and Industry
After all however the speedy realization oi these brgh
prospects depends much the wise and prudent cond
of the citizens of California in the present emergency
they their under proper auspices Their ac
will be rapid and cerain but should ihey become en-
tangled in difficulties and dssenslons at the start their pro
gress will be greatly retarded.
The President deeply regrets that Congress did not a
her las, session. establish territorial for Cab
forna Ii would be vain 10 enter into the reasons fol-
this omission Whatever those may have BEEN he Is firmly
convinced Congress feel deep interest in the welfare
me next session, provide for Them territorial government
suited their Our law. relating to trade and inter
course with the Indians will then be extended them
Custom houses will be established for tie collection OF III,
revenue: and liberal grants OF land will be made 10 tos bold
and patriotic citizens who amidst privatons and dangers
have emgraed or shall emi.ate that territory from the
States on this side of the Rocky mountains
The President, in his annual message al me confluence
ment of the next session. VIII recommend ali nese as
Congress- in the strongest terms, ana VIII use
every effort consistently with his duty, 10 insure their ac-
compishment. ~ r. ore
is anomalous and will require on their part he eNecse OF
great prudence and discretion BY the conclusion OF ne
treaty Of peace, the military government winch was az
shed over them under the laws of as recognised py te
practice of all civilized nations has ceased 10 derive s a-
horty from this power But is there Tor hs ea
son. government in California; Are e liberty ana Pre-
nery under the protection of existing authorities! inns
would be singular phenomenon IN the lace oi me "ou
and especially American citizens ba as
Ter. Fortunately they are not reduced 10 ls sau cohc
ion The termination Of the war lei' an existing govern
l.. G., utnnprn finn
continue with the presumed consent OF the people until
Congress- shall provide for them territorial government
The great law of necessity jusiies tnlS concius'on
consent of the people is nesisby inferred from the TACT
that no civilized community could possibly desire to ahro
gate existing when tho alternative preeo
would be place themselves in state oil anarchy pesoo
the protection of all laws and reduce them 10 The unhappy
necessity of submitting the dominion of the strongest
This government de fdco WILL OF course, exercise no
noar Inconsistent with the provisions OF the Constitution OF
the United States, which is the supreme law OF the land
Er this reason no import duties can be levied in California
on articles the growth produce, manufacture OF the nj
tad States as no such duties be imposed IN any
of our Union the productions Of California Nor can
new duties be charged in California upon such foreign pro-
auctions as have already paid duties in of our ports OF
entry for the obvious reason that California IS WITHIN e
territory of the United States shall not enlarge upon s
subject however the Secretary of the Treasury will per
The President urgently advises the people of California
10 live pcaceaby and quietly under the existing government
Ia believes that this will promote their lasting and best IN
tSress If be what they could desire ana haa rsn'
to expect they can console themselves VIII. h ]
that will endure but for few months Should te! e'hP'
change or amend during this brief period they most
probably could accomplish their object before the govern
ment established Congress would into operation IN
the mean tme the country would be asated, the citizens
would be withdrawn from their usual enploymens and DO
nestic strife might divide and exasperac the people against
each other; and this all TO establish government which N
no conceivable contingency could endure fora single year
During this brief period il is better 10 bear the his Inc!
have than to fy 10 others they know moi Of
The nernanent prosperity of any country ia 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 man has never de
vised plan well calculated TO prevent litigation ana place
the rights of of the soil beyond dispute ms sys
tenn has great of the rapid settlement an
nrogrese of our States and Territories Emgrans nave
Sen attracted there because knew that when he
had acquired land from the Government he could SIT under
his own vine and under his g and there would
he no one 10 make him afraid. Indeed there be no
greater drawback the prosperity OF country several o
older States have experienced than disputed land titles
Prudent men will be deferred from emga'ing 10 State or
Territory where they Obtain ndspuiabe title and
mus. consequently exposed 10 the danger OF strife and
iitgatons in respect the soil on which they dwell An
respecting the security of land titles arrests all
valuable because no prudent man VIII eSpena
s means for this purpose whilst there is danger that an
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