ment; and I now ask for instructions as to the disposition to be made of such portions of these funds as may be left when this government shall be superseded by that organized by the constitution now forming by this convention. Many have expressed the opinion that these funds should be turned over to the new government to enable it to go immediately into successful operation. However strongly of the opinion that this money belongs, in justice, to the people of California, I 'nevertheless shall not deem myself authorized to turn over this money till instructed to do so by direct orders from Washington. I hope that the views of the government touching this matter may be sent to me without delay."

I send herewith a copy of a report of Brevet Captain Wescott respecting the missions of San Jose and Santa Clara. The temporary arrangement made for the care and management of this property, will be seen in the copies of civil papers transmitted with this despatch.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

B. RILEY,

Brevet Brig. Gen. U. S.'Army, commanding Department, and Acting Governor of California. Major General R. Jones, ·

Adjutant General U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.

THE MILITARY AND CIVIL GOVERNMENT.

PROCLAMATION.

To the People of California.

A new Executive having been elected and installed into office, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the State, the undersigned hereby resigns his powers as Governor of Cali fornia. In thus dissolving his official connection with the people of this country, he would tender to them his heartfelt thanks for their many kind attentions, and for the uniform support which they have given to the measures of his administration. The principal object of all his wishes is now accomplished-the people have a government of their own choice, and one which, under the favor of divine Providence, will secure their own prosperity and happiness, and the permanent welfare of the new State.

Given at San Jose, California, this 20th day of December, A. D. 1849.

B. RILEY,

Brevet Brig. Gen. U. S. A., and Governor of California.

By the Governor: H. W. HALLECK,
Brevet Captain and Secretary of State.

HEADQUARTERS 10TH MILITARY DEPARTMENT,

SAN JOSE, California, Dec. 20, 1349.}

(Orders No. 41.)

1. The Brigadier General commanding the Department has this day relinquished the administration of civil affairs in California to the execution of the government organized under the provisions of the Constitution ratified by the people of California at the recent general election.

2. Brevet Captain H. W. Halleck, Corps of Engineers, is relieved from duty as Secretary of State.

Ed. U. S. Canby, Ass't. Ad't. General.

By order of GENERAL RILEY.

CONTENTS.

Proclamation of General Riley, dated June 3d, 1849.

Journal of Proceedings, and Report of the Debates in the Convention of California.

List of Delegates, including place of birth, former and present residence, age and profession. APPENDIX

Constitution of California.

Memorial of the U. S. Senators and Representatives elect from California.

Digest of the Spanish Laws, supposed to be in existence in California at the time of the adoption

of the State Constitution.

Official Correspondence: