The republic., 1851-04-15
From The Santa FS NetD Mexican.
Inaugural Address

faIH. It.
OF Govsrys0r James s. Calhoun; delivered on TIE Sd
Of March, 1861. rNr aAa
rr1row. .Crr1xRns: An era in the history of New
Mexico commences this day. The problem a. to
the capacity Of the people for self government il to
be solved, preparatory TO the assuming OF higher
and more glorious position as one of the sovereign
and independent States of the Union. The fate Of
New Mexico, under Providence, Is in the hands Of
her own sons, and if wise and patriotic councils
prevail, : brilliant destiny awaits her. Circum-
stances not anticipated in 1848 interposed bar
rier to an carly adjustment of questions associated
with the l-being of the people Of New Mexico.
Fortunately for the happiness Of mankind. the
CHRISTENING aspect of clouds that lowered for .
time has vanished, and It il hoped viii never again
appear above the political horizon. Thanks, thanks
to an ilustrous conjunction Of statesmen, many Of
whom perilled their own political existence, that
they might strangle discord and save the Union.
Further, at this time, it is not my purpose to re-
view the past, and commend to the consideration
OF all the wise sentiment a. recorded BY the i'm
mortal DON Quixote: .sae,3 -
sIet the dead go to the bier, and the living TO
good cheer" Our business il with the future.
which have adverted, New Mexico stood promi-
nently conspicuous, and the law which accords
TO " = territorial government 10 one OF the most
IMP asd Of the a United
which are not locally inappGcable, arc extended
over New Mexico. The territorial government is
now 70 be. put In operation. The distinguished
States and Territories. Millard Fillmore. by and
with the advice and consent Of the Senate OF the
United States, has been pleased to confer upon the
fce OF Governor of New Mexico. and my duties are
briedy defined in the third section of tho territorial
law. in the following words:
% Tho Governor shall reside within said Ter
ritory, shall be commander -n-chief Of the mill
tia thereof, shall perform the duties and receivc
the emoluments Of superintendent of Indian AZ
fairs, and shall approve all laws passed BY the
he may grant pardons for ohences against the
laws Of said Territory, and reprieves for Offences
against the laws of tho United States until the do
cision OF the President can be made known there
on; he shall commission all officers who shall be
appointed to Office under the laws of the said Ter
ritory, and shall take care that the laws be faith,
fully executed = esE slg4 aseYf3f
tion of The inhabitAnts of the several counties TO be
taken to district the Territory, and to give to each
section representation in the ratio of its popula-
ton, as near A. may be, (Indians excepted.) Fur
ther It IL my duty to order elections for thirteen
members Of council, hcenfy-siG members for the
House of Representatives, and delegate 70 Con.
gress. These and various other duties are imposed
upon me by the law. such as Gppointing and COM
naissioning certain officials precious to the meeting
Of the first Legislature for this Territory, and these
duties shall discharge with all prudent despatch
It is my purpose 10 discharge my every duty
with the hdslity which an honest man observes.
firmly and impartially, but soberly and discreetiy,
to the end that in your transition from angular
ly constituted government, one hitherto unknown
70 the "manners Of the times," to one dependent
upon your own wisdom for such laws as may Sc
euro your happiness and prosperity, and upon your
frmness and patriotism for their due enforcement,
that there may be discordant Earrings to disturb
the minds or the passions OF men. Removals must
occur, and vacancies must be filed, and these shall
be fearlessly accomplished, in the manner author
ixed by law. trust, however, that may have
occasion 70 remove but few; and it is my unalter-
able purpose to hold the scales of justice with an
impartial hand, and to observe, in all things,
proper moderation. F.4
The protection of persons and property in this
Territory demands, and shall receive. my earliest
confederation. Agricultural and mercantile pur-
suits call aloud for protection. Our mineral and
other resources must be accurately asccrtained.
Our and daughters must be fitted to take their
positions with the wisest of the ago. sound mo-
rality, in public and private life, must be estab-
lished. To achieve for the people of New Mexico
these important and essential points for the we'll
being ofindividuals and communities, requires the
hearty cooperation of every honest mind within
her borders. The utmost Of my powers shall DO
thess grand purposes.
On future occasion shall, If permitted by that
Con who witches over US and orders all things
Alright, lay before the Legislative Assembly such
will advance and promote the general good.
In conclusion, my fellow. citizens, call upon
every man In this Territory who loves his mother
every who has abiding affection for his wife.
his daughter, his sister; each and every ono who
loves his country and desires lis elevation in
and political destiny, oaid and to
take active part in attaining the glorious objects
10 which, 4 trust, We justly aspire. And may the
Gop Of al wisdom, of all truth, Of all justice, and Of
all mercy, guide us In the way we should 80.
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