The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-09

GOVERNOR.
p. H. Burnett .6,7s3 w. NJ Stewart GIG
W.. s. Sherwood. 1920 J. w. Geary. 1853
S. A. Suffer .2,20l Scattering ......... 80
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
J. McDougal. 1874 w. M. VIM .S02
R. Roman. 1868 p de la Guerra -. .l29
f. J. Lppitt. Il ,l27 Scattering .,..... 1863
b. Frisbie..... 1858
CONGRESS-
G. W. Wright h. 5,a aSa W. n Shepard LIB
X. M. Price. 4,040 Pet Hastead.. -. Il ,27l
Lewis Dent $50. .2,l29 L. w. Hastings. . .2l5
| p A. Morse .2,066 Scattering ........ $50
4. j. Z. kewen.. $50
| The convention of the two houses then formally
declared Peter II. Burnett is duly elected Governor
and John McDougal Lieutenant Governor of the
State of California, and that George W. Wright
and Edward Gilbert chosen representatives
| in Congress.
The Inauguration of the Governor took place ON
the Goth OF December, at ! O'Clock, p. m, in pre-
sence OF the two houses. Immediately after the
oath of office had been administered by Hon. Kim
ball ii. Dimmck, chief justice of the Superior
Court, Governor Burnett delivered the following.
Governor Burnetts Inaugural Address.
Gentlemen Of the Senate and Assembly:
have been chosen by majority of my fellow
citizens of the State of California to be her first
Executive. For this proof Of their partialty and
confidence shall ever retain most grateful sense.
To be chosen chief magistrate of California, at
| this period of her history, when the eyes of the
Wnoe Worlu are turned toward ner, is nigh and
distinguished honor, and shall do all in my power
to merit this distinction, by an ardent, sincere and
energetic discharge OF the weighty and responsible
duties incident to the position occupy.
Nature, in her kindness and benefcence, has
distinguished California by great and decided nat
ural advantages; and these great and natural
| resources will make her either a very great or
very sordid and petty State. She take no mid
die course. She will either be distinguished among
her sister States of the leading stars Of the
Union, she will sink into comparative nsignifi-
cameo. She has many dangers to encounter
many perils to meet.
In all those countries where rich and extensive
mines OF the precious metals have been heretofore
discovered, the people have become ndolent, care
less, and stupid. This enervating influence oper-
ates silently steadily and continually, and requires
countervaihng causes, or great and contlpued
energy OF character in people, to successfully
sist il. How far this influence may mould the
character of the future population Of California
time alone can determine. II she should withstand
and overcome this great peril, she will constitute
bright exception the fate that has attended other
states similarly situated.
| But anticipate for her proud and happy des-
tiny. II she had only her gold mines, the danger
would be IMMINENT but sne has still greater and
more commanding interests than ths-interests
| that seldom never eneryate or supply people
but, the contrary, tend in their very nature 10
excite and nourish industry, enterprise, and virtue
] mean her agricultural and commercial advan-
tages. While our mines will supply with am
pie capital. and our hne agricultural lands will fur
nish US with provisions, our great and decided
commercial facilities and position will give full
and active employment 10 the energies and enter
prise of our people, and will prevent them from
sinking into that state Of apathy and indifference
which cannot exist in commercial and active
community.
Our State will soon take her place among the
other States Of the Union. When admitted mem.
Der Of that great ssterhood, she will occupy an i'm
portant position, imposing upon her new and great
responsibilities. She can never forget what is due
TO herself much lcss can she forget what s due TO
| the whole Union. Her destiny will be united with
thai Of her sister States; and she will then form
one Of the links Of that bright chain that binds to-
gcther the happy millions Of the American people.
How wide and extended IL our expanding coun-
try. With only thirteen States and three millions
Of inhabitants originally, we have grown in the
short space Of three quarters Of century 10 be
Of the greatest nations Of the earth. With a Fede-
| raj Government % manage and control our exter-
nal relations with the world at large, and State
governments 10 regulate internal and business
relations with each other, system Is peculiarly
adapted Tor extension over wide held, without the
| danger Of becoming unwieldy and impractcable.
| We have now more than twenty millions Of in
babitants, and thirty States, with others knocking
at the door Of the Union for admittance. Our
States and cities line the eastern coast Of North
| America, facing Europe, and our country extends
the entire continent 10 the shores Of the Pa
ciic, facing the millions Of Asia. We have com
1 manding military and commercial positions on
both oceans, and nothing cab retard us in our
ward march 10 greatness but our own errors and
our own follies.
California has her part TO act in this great march
Of improvement, and whether she acts well her
part or not, depends much upon her early leoisa-
ton. With the most ardent desire 10 do my duty
toward our new and rising State, pledge you my
most cordial cooperation in your efforts TO promote
the prosperity Of California and the Union. For
the principles that will govern me in my admins
tration u the executive department Of the State,
beg leave % refer you 10 my forthcoming message.
E.rL 4 H. L. al
courtesy you have shown me, and hope that your
lahors may redOynd 70 your own honor and the
PETER II. BURNETT
~ fgur o'cock, tio ZANE afternoon, the grand
contest, the election q The United States Senator'S
took place. Col. J. &. Fremont was chosen on the
first, and Dr.. VIM. VI. Gwin on the third balldtting
The same day notice Nss given u an intention TO
introduce bail ~ change he place Of meeting Of
the Legislatore-it being alleged that the public
buildings are iDoOmpleis and unsuitable, and that
The member fnd i difficult " procure comfortable
lodging and god hsiHg even ~ The payment Of
more than doubtful, iSo-tfirds vote Is neces
sary for the purpose
At noon, on the 2lst, the first message Of Gov.
Burnett was read in both Houses by the respective
clerks. The following is a copy Of The document
First Animal Message OF Tn. Governor Of
the state Of California.
Gentlemen Of Hs Senak and 1sssnJly.
Ihe circumstances unoer winch you have assem-
bed are most new, interesting, and extraordinary
demanding our devout gratitude 10 the Supreme
Being the Creator and Father Of us all
You compose the first Legislature Of the first free
American State organized upon the distant shores
Of the Pacific. How rapid astonishing, and uncr-
ampled have been the changes in California;
Twenty months ago California was inhabited by a
sparse population pastoral people-derving their
main sustenancc from their hocks and herds, and
scanty cultivation Of the soiltheir trade and bust
ness limited, and their principal exports consisting
Of hides and tallow. Within that short period has