Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1867-11-30

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civilized tribes viii be subject to such laws
and regulations as the United States may
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ienal tribes in that country" You will
perceive that. by this article. it is Left op-
tional with all Russian subjects. either to
return to Russia within the stipulated time.
or to remain here and be admitted to the
enjoyment Of all the rights and immuni'ies
of citizens of the United States, with the
tree enjoyment. Of liberty. property, and
religion.
is. To such Russian subject as may
feel bound by the ties Of natural allegiance
to return to the mother country. you will
all proper facilities for the accomplishment
of their wishes. To those who elect to rs.
main as citizens of the United States. you
will extend your official protection aud en-
enlargement. Whatever may he the fu.
ture for those who go, and for those who
stay, and for Us who arc to occupy and
possess this new territory. am sure that
we shall. one and all. now and hereafter,
hold in most respectful and kind remem.
brance the people Of Russia. and their au'
gust Sovereign-the best and most con-
stant friend Of the Republic Of the United
Slater.
IA. Notwithstanding the most benavo-
lent intentions of the Emperor, toward his
American colonies, their immense distance
from the metropolitan government, and the
delay and difficulties Of communication.
have probably heretofore prevent the up.
plication to them Of the same fostering care
which they otherwise would have received.
They have been too far from the heart Of
q vast empire to feel the warmth OF the
life current, and enjoy the vitality, Of the
government of common country. Hence
the trade Of these colonies has languished
their agriculture has been neglected, and
their general progress almost imptrccpti
ble. Perhaps these facts have constituted
the moving causes which induced his I'm.
perial Majesty to consent to the cession OF
this territory, and the transfer Of the allie.
glance of its inbabitants to the United
States, % 4 government more capable.
from it's proximity. Of promoting ito inter-
ests and supplying its wants.
IS. But, benceforth, the citizens of that
territory, who elect to remain. will bc en-.
titled to all tho rights, priviledges and i'm
munities guaranteed BY ths Constitution Of
the United STATES to all The inhabitants Of
our republic. They will be under tho
protection and care Of our Government.
10 it their. allegiance will hereafter be
due and required; and in return, they will
be entitled to ito protection and constitu-
tional guarantee. They will have unre-
stricted intercourse and commerce with all
the States and Territories Of the Fsd-ral
Union. subject only to the ordinary Custom
House regulations Of internal and coastw'e :
trade. Our merchants and trading vessels
will visit their ports. and oli..rfes sale such
articles - they may desire 10 psrchass.
and will rsccive in exchange such articles
- they may wish to cell. T'h.ie ports
win also be opened to fos-ign eomaeree.
subject Only 10 revenue laws which may
spply eqsally and saifsrmly TO al parts ol
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