Monroe doctrine. French Non-inter vention. Dynasty of Edict by Mainte nance of doctrine and policy. Approval of resolutions No. IV.-Assembly Concurrent Resolution relating to the Monroe [Passed January 26, 1866.] WHEREAS, The people of the United States have accepted and endorsed, as National doctrine, the sentiments put forth by President Monroe, in his message to Congress, of December second, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-three, "That with existing colonies or dependencies, of any European power, we have not interfered, and shall not; but with the Government[s] who have declared their independence, and maintained it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles, acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of opposing them or controlling in any other manner their destiny by any European power, in any other light than as a manifestation of an unfriendly disposition towards the Government and people of the United States;" and Whereas, At the outset of the late civil war, the French Government, (first aided and abetted by the rulers of Great Britain), taking advantage of our comparative helplessness as against any aggressions, in defiance of the Monroe Doctrine, attempted to place, in permanent monarchal authority over the citizens of Mexico, an Austrian scion and despot; and, Whereas, The ruling presence of any foreign powers in Mexico constitutes an invasion of our cherished doctrine of nonintervention in the domestic affairs of Republican governments established on this continent; and, Whereas, The dynasty of Maximilian has been inaugurated in flagrant violation of the known policy of this Government, as herein expressed, and has only been permitted to be so inaugurated because of our national inability to resist the imposition and outrage at the time it was commenced; and, Whereas, The recent promulgation of an edict by Maximilian, having in view the establishment of slavery upon the soil of Mexico, is in derogation of the recently adopted policy of this Government; and, Whereas, We, the Legislative representatives of the State of Nevada, do, and of right ought to feel, a special interest in the practical and thorough maintenance and carrying out of the doctrine and policy described, so far as the same may affect the present and prospective condition of the sister Republic, situated on our southern border; therefore, be it, by the Assembly and Senate of Nevada, conjointly, Resolved, That it is with great satisfaction and pride we observe the position assumed upon this question by President of Congress. Johnson, in his recent annual message; and we most heartily approve and commend the resolutions adopted by the Congress of the United States, at its present session, touching the same subject of general interest and concern-re-announcing with un mistakable clearness and emphasis the determination of this people not to submit to the seating of Maximilian upon a Mexican throne. ment of regarded Resolved, That the efforts of any Emperor, King, Prince or EstablishPotentate, to plant, establish, maintain, support, protect or monarchcal defend any colonies, with a view of obtaining a new foothold for government the establishment of a military or monarchical government in with close proximity to the United States, is and should be regarded jealousy. with extreme jealousy, as unfriendly and menacing to our peace, dignity and independence. Emperor. Resolved, That the conduct of the French Emperor, in endeav- Conduct of oring to overthrow and supplant Mexican Republicanism, em- the French braces a series of acts illustrative, at once and alike, of the character of a tyrant and a coward-who would aggrandize himself by assaults upon a feeble nation, at a time when its natural and competent protector was engaged in absorbing internecine strifes; and, be it further government Napoleon, . Resolved, That while we would not presume to urge our Fed- Protracted eral rulers to go beyond the hitherto prescribed bounds of appeals to diplomatic courtesy, in requiring the restoration and engaging of Louis in the rebuilding of Republican institutions in Mexico, we do not warhold that there is nothing of burden in our present national ranted. condition which would call for or warrant unusually protracted and unavailing appeals to the government of Louis Napoleon, through the common forms of ministerial representation, when the end in view, and already resolved upon, can be immediately attained on the peremptory demand by our Government for an absolute and entire relinquishment of Maximilian's existing pretensions. when Resolved, That if, and whenever, it shall be deemed necessary Proclamaby our chief authorities, to resort to the exercise of American tion of war, arms, the active, hostile employment of the army and navy of deemed the United States, for the vindication of our own republican in- necessary tegrity through the annihilation of the French and Austrian joy. usurpers in Mexico, we shall hail the proclamation of war with unfeigned and exceeding great joy. hailed with pledged. Resolved, That we hereby pledge from the beginning and unto Support of the conclusion of such a war, the earnest, the unanimous and the people the enthusiastic favor and support of the people of the State of Nevada. transmitted. Resolved, That his excellency, the Governor, be requested to copies, to transmit a copy of this preamble and these resolutions to our whom to be Senators and Representative in Congress, with instructions that a copy be placed in the hands of the President of the United States. Preamble. Weekly Wellington's Austin. No. V.-Concurrent Resolution in regard to Mail Service from [Passed February 17, 1866.] WHEREAS, Their growing importance, increasing population, and extensive developments, imperatively require mail facilities for Mammoth and Ione, in the State of Nevada; therefore be it Resolved, by the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That our Senators be, and are hereby instructed, and our Representative in Congress requested, to secure the establishment of a weekly mail from Wellington's Station, Esmeralda county, to Austin, in Lander county, via Mammoth and Ione, in Nye county. Resolved, That his excellency, the Governor, be requested to forward a copy of the foregoing resolution to each of our Representatives in Congress. Preamble. Relative to Mint. No. VI.-Concurrent Resolution regarding United States Branch [Passed February 23, 1866.] WHEREAS, An appropriation has been made by the Federal Government for the building of a United States Branch Mint in Carson City, in this State; and, whereas, the long and continued delay in the commencement of such proposed Mint buildings, at the place designated, has entailed great loss and inconvenience to the people of this State; and, whereas, the absolute demand for the speedy establishment of a Branch Mint in this State is made manifest from the large and increasing production of bullion from our mines, and those lying in contiguous Territories; therefore, be it Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that we U.S. Branch most respectfully urge upon our Senators and Representative in Congress, to employ all proper efforts to at once have inaugurated, and hastened, with all proper dispatch, the work of building a United States Branch Mint in this State, as contemplated by Acts of Congress. Resolved, That the Governor of this State be requested to forward a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolution to each of our United States Senators and our Representative in Congress. No. VII.-Concurrent Resolution. [Passed February 28, 1866.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That the Relative to fifteenth Joint Rule be, and the same is, hereby repealed. repeal of 15th joint rule. No. VIII.-Concurrent Resolution. [Passed February 28, 1866.] Resolved, By the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That the Secretary of Secretary of State be, and is, hereby authorized and required, State to forward to each of the elective officers of the two Houses a forward copy of the Senate and Assembly Journals, when printed. journals. No. IX.-Concurrent Resolution. [Passed March 1, 1866.] WHEREAS, The recent discoveries of very rich and extensive mining districts in the eastern portion of this State have, and will continue to attract a large population to that section of the country, and, Preamble. Whereas, We believe that the interests of the people will be greatly enhanced by mail facilites; therefore, be it Resolved, by the Assembly, the Senate concurring, that our Relative to a Senators be instructed, and our Representative in Congress be weekly mail requested, to use all honorable means to procure a weekly Crystal mail from Ione to Crystal Springs, via Ophir Cañon, Boiling Springs. Springs, and San Antonio in this State. Resolved, that the Governor be requested to forward a copy of these resolutions to our U. S. Senators and Representative in Congress. to No. X.-Concurrent Resolution relative to the sale of Mineral Lands. [Passed March 1, 1866.] WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Nevada has Preamble. enacted a law providing for the perfect security of mining titles, as against all action apart from that of the General Government, and which has been approved by the Governor; and Relative to mineral lands. Copy to be forwarded Whereas, It is felt to be a manifest injustice to compel the needy prospector, who has, by the sacrifice of time and labor here, explored the country and discovered the mineral wealth of this State, to compete with organized capital in the purchase, in fee, of such property; therefore, Resolved, by the Assembly, the Senate concurring, That our Senators and Representative in Congress be instructed to favor the continuance of the present policy of the General Government in regard to mineral lands, and to oppose all measures tending to a sale of the same. Resolved, That the Governor of this State be, and he is hereby by telegraph requested, to forward by telegraph to our Senators and Representative in Congress, a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions. SENATE RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS. Preamble and resolu- and Washoe, Sacramento, railroads. No. I.-Concurrent Resolution. [Passed January 20, 1866.] WHEREAS, There are at this time two railroads being constructed from the navigable waters of the State of California toward this State; and, Whereas, One of these roads (the Central Pacific) has received large grants of land, and liberal subsidies, from the General Government, beside liberal donations from counties and cities in California, and from the State of California; and, Whereas, The Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad, connecting with the Sacramento Valley Railroad, with the terminus of the latter, as aforesaid, is already built to Shingle Springs, and is believed will be completed to Placerville early in the ensuing Spring; and, Whereas, A company, known as the "San Francisco and Washoe Railroad Company," has been fully organized for the purpose of constructing a railroad from Placerville to the State of Nevada; thence by the most practicable route to the eastern boundary of the State, said company having caused a thorough and accurate survey of their trans-mountain route to be made, and the line located, which was found to be, in every respect, feasible and practicable; and, Whereas, Neither of said last mentioned roads have ever received aid from public sources, except the subscriptions of the county of El Dorado, and the city of Placerville, for three thousand shares of stock, for which their bonds have |