The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-12

IAN JOSE, GAL, Dec. Il, lo4S.
Sra: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
of your note of this morning, with beautiful
"snuff box. of California gold and workmanship,
presented in the name and on behalf OF the people
of California"
cannot find language to express my gratitude
to the people OF California for this and numerous
other evidences Of their regard. ! can only say
that, although our official connexion is now dis
solved, hope our new social relation will make
still stronger the ties of friendship; exerton
shall be wanting on my part to produce that re-
suit, or which may tend to promote the prosperity
and happiness of the people of this State.
Receive, sir, my thanks for the very kind and
polite manner in which you have conveyed to me
this beautiful gift and the wishes Of those in whose
name it is presented.
lam, sir, with great respect, your ob't serv't,
Brcv't Brig. Gen. o. S. A.,
and Ex-Governor of California.
Hon. T. BUTLER KING, San Jose, California.
The snuff box in question was manufactured by
Messrs. Woodruff Co., of this city, out of Cali
forna gold, and is a most exquisite specimen OF
workmanship. full description of it has already
app cared in our columns.
DELEGATES FROM DEsERET.-We understand that
delegates from the government of Deseret have
been, for some days past, in San Francisco. We
have been informed that il is the purpose Of this
delegation to hold some conference with, or to pre-
sent some propositions to, the State Legislature OF
California, respecting the question of boundary be-
tween Deseret and California, and other matters in
which the two governments may be interested.
We have not learned the nature of the PROPOSE
tons which the government of Deseret proposes TO
make, and we do not understand upon what
grounds the people of Deseret rest their claim
TO any part of the territory comprised within the
boundaries of this State, as fixed by the consttu-
ton II cannot, we apprehend, be claimed in any
quarter that the people of the southern districts Of
this State were, in any way, represented In the
convention of Deseret, that they had any notice
whatever ofthe assembling of that body, the 9Th
of March last. Still lees we apprebend can it
be pretended that the dwellers upon the borders of
the Salt Lake, who assembled in that convention,
had any color OF right 10 regard themselves as the
people OF San Diego or Los Angeles. II Is, as 1t
seems TO US, only by putting forward and main
tanning one OF these two pretcnsons that the Desere
within their boundaries the portion of California
which they have included. And certainly neither
Of these pretensions can bear n serious statement
before any competent tribunal
IL has, we believe, been suggested that the gov
eminent of Deseret ought TO extend its jurisdiction
10 some point OF the Pacific in order to secure an
outlet Gas it is termed) to the This idea wholly
loses sight OF the obvious fact that for all the pur-
poses Of commercial intercourse, State lines arc,
under ne Federal Constitution, imaginary lines.
II IL were competent for the State government Of
Caiornia at any time 10 erect a Gordon OF custom
houses along its inland frontier, then, indeed,
State formed in the Great Basin might need a route
to the Pacific, within its Jurisdiction. But no
such thing be, and if the State of Deseret
should succeed in extending itself 10 the at the
port Of San Diego, the natural thoroughfare OF it,
maritime commerce would not the less be through
the northern portion of the State Of California,
and probably through the port of San Francisco.
We cannot, in view of all the facts, regard the
boundary claim Of Deseret, in so far ms 1t conflicts
with that Of California, AZ forming a case for Sc
rious consideration, either here elsewhere. Pc.
itical sectional interests may make the question
of the existing boundary Of California serious, or
even an embarrassing question before Congress,
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will arise. The boundaries Of California, now
fixed. seem 10 us 10 be fixed justly and in accord
with the natural boundaries OF the region, and
as such we think they will commend themselves TO
the judgment Of practical statesmen throughout
the Union. But, be this IL may, the claim Of
Dcseret 20 part Of the Territory OF California
cannot, in our judgment, be properly regarded as
constituting any additional difficulty in the case.
TRoUpLr AT the MIssIos DoLoREs.-Some days
since we alluded TO the eoursc taken by some indi
viduals recently residing in this city, in entering
upon the lands heretofore deemed 10 be the property
oil this mission. We then stated that were not
informed by what authority under what claim
Of title right In the premises these parties
acting. On Thursday last we heard that the aid Of
our public authorities had been invoked by the peo-
pic Of the mission; and find in the Alta Cal,or-
mia Of yesterday the following petition, which is
stated 10 bear the signatures OF some thrty-six Of
the oldest and most respectable residents there
The petition IL addressed 10 Judges Turk and
The statements Of the petition undoubtedly pre-.
sent case demanding immediate investigation,
with view 10 such interference may be found
proper TO protect both private rights and the public
peace.
We beg leave 10 present 10 you that for many
days past large numbers Of strangers have been
coming into this mission, and not only taking pos
session Of the public lands, Of which we would not
certainly complain but also trespassing upon those
lands Of private individuals which they have had in
quiet possession for years, and 10 which they have
good titles. They are breaking up these lands
with the plough, building fences upon them, put
ting up buildings tents, driving stakes, and by
other means putting the property in danger, and
greatly damaging the same.
All this might be prevented by the civil authority
here, il not that these authorities were set At
defiance by threats Of force Of arms, aud by such
forcible proceedings the proper officers have not
been able 10 reprcss thus far.
We beg 20 represent 10 you that, unless the pub
lie authorities Of the district shall take the most
prompt and decided measures 10 prevent and re.
press these disorders, there exists the most serious
danger Of riot and loss of life.
We therefore ask you TO send 10 ths mission such
force, civil or military, will be sufficient 70 Sc
the public peace and 10 maintain the public
authorities in the execution Of their duties An
immediate answer 10 this communication IL most
respectfully solicited.
A copy Of this letter IL sent, al the same time
with this, TO his honor Judge Almond with a request
that he will cooperate with you in securing the
public peace in this mission.
Mission qf Dolores, Dec. 10, 1s49.
Since the above was written, we learn from
Judge Turk that on Wednesday evening he placed
portion Of the police force OF the city under the
direction Of the regular authorities Of the mission
and yesterday morning proceeded himself to the
mission 10 make such investigation and take such
measures, in concert with those authorities, as
might be necessary. He informs ms that he found
the quiet of the place restored, and that the alarm
OF the residents Of the mission had apparently been
relieved by the presence Of the additional police
upon the spot.
TIE CRY Posr OrrIcr.-Thc scene daily ex-
hibitcd at the post Office in this city Is probably
without parallel in any part Of the world. In
their anxiety to obtain letters, many persons are