pose, however, at this time to point out the great commercial advantages to be derived from it, nor to spread before you facts demonstrative of its practicability; for in truth, at this time, but few question its feasibility, and all here concede that in common with the people of the Union, the citizens of California must derive incalculable benefits from its construction. I would therefore recommend that you again press the subject upon the attention of Congress in the manner you may deem best calculated to accomplish the object desired.

By reference to the compilation of the census of the State, received from the Secretary of State, to be transmitted in a few days, you will perceive that in the space of two years, our population has, not unexpectedly, however, greatly increased. Your attention is particularly invited to an examination of the statistics which this document contains; affording as they do, the most valuable and interesting information in relation to the wealth and resources of the State. The progress we have made, as exhibited by these returns, in all the arts and pursuits which identify a people with the permanent interests of their State, and affording assurances of continued advancement, is matter of high gratulation and just pride. Rich in minerals, prolific of other resources, possessing a population unequalled in enterprise and fearless energy, and holding, as it were, the key to the incalculable commerce of the Eastern World, the most dreaming visionary can scarcely paint too extravagantly the picture of the future greatness of our adopted State. Prudence, wisdom, and vigilance, in the management of her affairs, with the natural advantages possessed, cannot fail to work out a destiny at once the wonder and admiration of the world, and more than realize the hopes and expectations of those distinguished patriots and statesmen who so efficiently labored to acquire it.

The inadequacy of the numerical force of the United States attached to the Pacific Division of the Army for the protection of our citizens against Indian depredations, has unfortunately hitherto been too apparent, and continues to be a subject of just complaint. The number of regular troops detailed for service in California, has not, at any time, been proportionate to the demands of the service. The Indians upon our frontier are still hostile, and collisions between them and the whites have, during the past summer, been of frequent occurrence, and many of our most estimable and useful citizens been sacrificed in consequence of the neglect of the General Government to make adequate military provision for our protection. The defence of the frontier has already made our State responsible for a debt of more than $800,000. This subject should be earnestly presented, and the strong and decisive interposition of the General Government, if possible, secured. The annual Reports of the Comptroller of State, (see Senate Appendix No. 1,) Treasurer of State, (see Senate Appendix No. 2,) Surveyor General, (see Senate Appendix No. 3,) and Quarter-Master General, (see Senate Appendix No. 4,) are herewith transmitted. They will be found to contain reliable and important statistics and many well matured suggestions, to which you will find it necessary to make frequent reference, in the performance of your legislative labors. I also herewith transmit a communication from Brigadier-General Hitchcock, the officer in command of the Pacific Division of the United States Army, exhibiting the number of troops under

his command, and desigating the points where stationed within the State. (See Senate Appendix No. 5.)

The report of the committee appointed by the Senate at the last session to examine the books and accounts of the Comptroller and Treasurer of State is herewith transmitted. (See Senate Appendix No. 6.)

By an Act passed at the last session, the Governor was authorized to procure a suitable block of marble and transmit it to the Washington Monument Society. Following the plan understood to have been adopted by the other States, I made arrangements for three pieces of different shades and differently variegated, which were intended to represent the three important events in our history-the acquisition of California by treaty, adoption of the Constitution, and admission of the State into the Union. Two of these were delivered at Sacramento city, but were destroyed by the great fire of November last, and before the delivery of the third. The block secured is four feet in length and twenty-two inches square. It is now in Sacramento city, and will be shipped without unnecessary delay.

It will be recollected that the block of quartz transmitted in 1850, though perhaps not formally rejected by the Washington Monument Society, was by our Representatives in Congress and other citizens at Washington decided to be unworthy the State, and the Legislature was memorialized to procure and furnish another. I have endeavored to procure a block which should reflect honor on the State; and although the original design has been defeated by the destruction of two of the pieces, that remaining is very beautiful, and I doubt not will compare favorably with any of the various specimens of marble presented by the other States.

I will be pardoned the suggestion, that whatever measures you may find it necessary to adopt, should be acted upon with promptness and dispatch, so far as it can be done consistently with due deliberation, and delivered to me for approval a sufficient length of time before adjournment, to enable me to give them proper consideration. The propriety of this suggestion will be appreciated, when it is understood that over one-third of the whole number of Acts passed by the last Legislature, and at least one-half of the most important, were presented for my approval within the three last days of the

session.

In conclusion, allow me to express the hope, that whatever measures you shall mature, with the single object of promoting the well being of the State, whose interests you represent, may fully realize your most sanguine expectations, and result in attaining those blessings, civil and political, which it is the grand design of all well regulated and wisely administered governments to secure; and to renew the assurance that it will at all times be my highest pleasure to co-operate with you.

Under the guidance and protecting care of that Divine Goodness which has nurtured and preserved us heretofore, let us enter with cheerful confidence upon the labors awaiting us in the future.

JOHN BIGLER.

CITY OF VALLEJO, January 3, 1853.

Mr. Canney moved to print 5000 copies of the message in English, 2500 in Spanish, and 2000 in German.

Not agreed to.

Mr. Covarrubias moved to print 1000 copies in Spanish.
Agreed to.

Mr. Carpentier moved to print 1000 copies in German.

Not agreed to.

The Speaker laid before the House sundry documents which accompanied the Governor's message; which, on motion of Mr. McMeans, were laid on the table.

The Speaker also laid before the House, papers in reference to the contest of the seat of Mr. Carpentier.

Which were also laid upon the table.

On motion of Mr. Heydenfeldt, the House adjourned until to-morrow at 10 o'clock, A. M.

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

THURSDAY, January 6, 1853.

The House met pursuant to adjournment.

The roll was called by the Clerk, and the following members were absent: Messrs. Blake, Bostwick, Covarrubias, Fairfax, Gardner, Irwin, Lee, McFarland, Thomas and Yeiser.

The Journal of yesterday was read, amended and approved.

The Speaker announced the House ready to proceed to business.

Mr. McMeans introduced a bill to fix the times of holding courts in the eleventh Judicial District.

Which was read a first and second time and referred to a special committee; Messrs. McMeans, Myres, Carpentier, Hydenfeldt, Garfield and Caldwell were appointed said committee.

Mr. Robinson gave notice that at an early day he would introduce the following bills:

An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to regulate proceedings in civil cases in the Courts of Justice of this State, passed April 29th, 1851.

An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act concerning the Courts of Justice of this State, and Judicial Officers, passed March 11, 1851.

An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled an Act concerning Crimes and Punishments, passed April 22, 1851.

An Act to provide a method of supplying public records that have been lost or destroyed.

An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act prescribing the mode of maintaining and defending possessory actions on public lands in this State, approved April 20, 1852.

Mr. Wing gave notice that he would on Monday next, or some day thereafter, introduce a bill entitled

An Act to suppress Gambling.

Mr. Carpentier introduced a bill to authorize certain officers to qualify and enter upon their official duties.

Read a first and second time and ordered to a third reading on to-mor

row.

Mr. Canney, Chairman, made the following report:

The select committee appointed to draft standing rules and orders for the House of Assembly of the State of California, have had the same under consideration, and beg leave to make the following report, and recommend its adoption.

Pending the reading of the report, on motion of Mr. Heydenfeldt, the House took a recess of one hour.

The House re-assembled.

Mr. McMeans moved to strike out fifty cents, where it occurs for mileage to witnesses, and insert thirty cents.

Agreed to.

Mr. Johnson moved to strike out fifty cents, where it occurs for mileage to the Sergeant-at-Arms, and insert thirty cents.

Agreed to.

Mr. Snyder moved to strike out the standing committee on Indian Reservations.

Agreed to.

Mr. Johnson moved to strike out "canals," in the fifty-ninth rule, and insert "highways."

Agreed to.

Mr. Hoff moved to strike out standing committee on Indian Affairs, and devolve their duties upon the Committee on Military Affairs.

Not agreed to.

Mr. McMeans moved to adopt the rules reported by the Committee, as amended.

Agreed to. (See Appendix No. 1.)

Mr. Johnson gave notice that he would, at an early day, introduce the following bills:

To amend An Act to regulate fees of Public Officers.

To amend An Act to provide for levying, assessing and collecting Public Revenue.

To amend An Act to create a Board of Supervisors for the counties of this State, and to define their duties.

To amend An Act to incorporate the City of Sacramento.

An Act to provide for funding the Public Debt of Sacramento County. An Act to regulate the salaries of Officers and pay of Members of the Legislature.

An Act to regulate Elections.

Mr. McMeans offered the following resolution :

Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that the Public Printers for the State be and are hereby required to execute so much of the public printing as may be necessary for the dispatch of business during the present session of the Legislature, at the city of Vallejo.

Mr. Canney moved to lay the resolution on the table.

Agreed to.

Mr. Hoff introduced a Joint Resolution creating a committee to investigate the passage of the State Prison Bill last session.

Adopted.

Messrs. Hoff, McCandless, Snyder, Conness and Canney were appointed on the part of the House.

Mr. Wing offered the following, which was adopted.

Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms have leave of absence for two days, for the purpose of procuring articles necessary for the use of the Assembly.

Mr. Conness moved that two hundred copies of the Rules of the House be printed, and that one hundred copies be for the use of the House, and one hundred copies deposited with the Secretary of State.

Agreed to.

Mr. Johnston moved to reconsider the vote just taken.

Agreed to.

Mr. Crenshaw moved to amend the motion made by Mr. Conness, by printing one hundred copies of the rules, for the use of the House.

Agreed to.

The following message was received from the Senate:

Mr. Speaker:

I am instructed to inform the Assembly, that the Senate this day passed a bill entitled an Act to fix the time of holding Court in the Eleventh Judicial District, and also, a Joint Resolution adopting the Joint Rules and Orders of the last Legislature.

A. C. BRADFORD, Secretary.

Mr. Robinson offered the following, which on motion of Mr. Canney, was laid upon the table.

Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms be instructed to procure a clock, to be placed in some conspicuous place in the Assembly Room, by which to regulate adjournment.

On motion made by Mr. Moore, leave of absence was granted to Mr. Gardner for three days.

Mr. Wing moved to reconsider the vote of yesterday, which refused to print one thousand copies of the Governor's Message in German.

Upon which, Mr. Canney demanded the ayes and nays, seconded by two other members.