The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-19

From the Santa " New Mexican.
Interesting nom New sasxico.
Inauguration Of Gop James s. Caiioxn.--Hs ADDRESS.
Monday last being The day appointed iOr the naugura-
formed in front OF his residence halfpsst ii o'clock
under the superDlendenee OF WIN McGrorty marshal.
Music and escort Of honor; Governor j. 4. Calhoun
and ex Governor John Munroe; Hon. Chief Justice j.
Hoosllep; Hon Hugh smith, secretary Of hs Teri
rilory, territorial and county officers clergy and bar
committee OF arrangements ofcers OF the army eiti-
Gems generally; division Of escort OF honor.
Arriving al the palace, the governor delivered the fol.
lowing address alter which salute fred and the
ssion proceeded to the Catholic church. where re
Deun was sung;
address Of Governor Calhoun.
FELLOW CITIZENS An era IN the history OF New Mex
leo commence this day The problem as 10 the capacy
OF the people for self government is to be solved prepare
tory The assuming of higher and glorious posi-.
ton OF the sovereign and independent States OF
the Union. The fate oil New Mexico, under Providence.
in the hands OF her own sons and II wise and patriotic
counses prevail. hra destiny awaits her Ciicum.
stances not anticipated in slS nlerposed barrier TO
early adjustment of questions associated with the we'll
being oil The people OF New Mexico Fortunately for the
happiness of mankind the threatening aspect OF clouds
that lowered for time has vanished, and il is hoped
will never again appear above the political horizon.
Tbanks-thanks TO an iusrious Conjunction OF states
men, many of whom pelillsd their own political exist
that they might sange uscoid and save the Union
Farther At this me i, not my purpose to review the
past and commend TO the consideration of all the wise
sentiment as recorded by the immortal Don Quixote
Let the dead go the bier and the living good cheer
Our business is with the future
In the grea, and UMPIRE cedented struggle 10 which
have adveIed New Mexico stood prominently conspicu-
Gus and the law which accords us territorial gov
eminent is one OF the most important results growing Out
of that contest The constitutions and all the laws OF the
United States which are not locally napplcable
tended New Mexico The territorial government il
now to be put in operation The distinguished Chief
Magistrate OF all the people of the sovereign States and
Territories, Willard Fillmore. by and with the advice and
consent OF the Senate Of the United States has been
pleased to confer upon the humble individual who stands
before you the Office OF governor OF New Mexico and
my duties briefly defined in the third section OF the
territorial law, in the following words
"The governor shall reside within .aid Territory, shall
be chief oil The militia thereof shall perform
the duties and receive the emonments Of superintendent
Indian affairs and shall appfove all la VS. passed by The
grant pardons Tor offences against theaws Of said Terri
Uned sta,es unt the decision Of ,im President can h.
made known thereon. He shall commission all officers who
shall be appointed Office under the laws Of The .aid Ter
rory, and shalt take that the laws be faithfully
executed"
am also required TO cause census or enumeration
OF the inhabitants oil tbe several counties TO be taken
10 district the Territory, and TO give 10 each section
representation in the ratio of its population
may be, indians excepted) Fuuher,it is my duty to
order elections Tor thirteen members OF council twenty
SIX members for the house OF representatives, and del
egate TO Congress These and various other duties
imposed on me by the law-such appointing and com.
mssionng certain officials previous 10 the meeting OF
the first leg sature for this Territory and these duties
shall discharge with all prudent despatch
Il is my purpose to discharge my every duty with the
fidelity which an honest observes, firmly and impair
tally, butsobery and dscreey, TO e end that your
transition from snguarly constituted goyernmenone
hitherto unknown TO the manneis of the timesto one
dependant upon your wisdom for such laws as may
secure your happiness and prosperity and upon your firm
ness and patriotism Tor their due enforcement, there
may be no dscordant Earrings 10 disturb the minds the
passions OF men, Removals must occur, and vacancies
must be filled and these shall be earle.sy accomplished
in the manner authorized by law trss however, that
may have occasion 10 remove but few aud il is my
unallerable purpose to hold the scales oil Justice with an
impartial hand and to observe in all things proper mod
Grafton
The protection of persons and property this Territory
demands, and shall receive, my earliest consideration
Agricultural and mercantile pursuits call aloud for pro
lection. Our mineral and other must be u
ratey asceriained Our and daughters be fitted
10 take their position with the wisest of the age.
sound morality, in public and private life must be estab
ished To achieve for the people OF MEXICO these
important and essential points for the webelnx Of indi
Of every honest mind within her borders. The utmost
of my powers shall be exercised at all times and in all
places, TO secure taese grand purposes.
On future occasion, shall, permitted by that God
who watches and orders all things Alright lay be-
fore the legislative assembly such further and
concentrations as may think will advance and promote
the general good.
In conclusion. my fellow Citizens, / call upon every
man in this Territory who loves his moher-every one
who has abiding affection for his vile. his daughter
his ssteeach and every who loves his country and
desires its elevation in Christian point of yew as well
as IN the grandeur and ma8nhcence OF It's political des-
hny-to aid and 10 take active part in attaining the
glorious objects 10 which, trust, we Justly aspire And
may the God OF all wisdom, OF all truth. OF all Justice
and OF all mercy, guide us in the way we should go!