Emperor Norton

We, Norton I, by the Grace of God, Emperor of these United States and Protector of Mexico, do hereby command and direct to be assembled in this city of San Francisco, a Convention of delegates from all the States of the Union, on the first day of February next, whose duty it shall be to make such alterations in the existing laws of the Union as to ameliorate the evils under which the country is laboring, and thereby cause confidence to exist, both in the North and South, in our stability and integrity.

It is our Imperial pleasure that the citizens of San Francisco do forthwith provide for our Imperial residence a suitable dwelling, consistent with our dignity and station.

We do hereby abolish the Republican party, and command that no more attention be paid to it.

We do hereby command all parties of military to arrest all persons who shall dare to call this city San Francisco 'Frisco,' a term which we consider an insult to our Imperial dignity.

We do hereby declare the present Congress to be dissolved, and command the immediate election of a new Congress.

We do hereby command all the various religious sects to cease their quarrels and unite in one grand church, under our Imperial protection.

We do hereby declare the bridge between Oakland and San Francisco to be built, and command the necessary funds to be raised.

It is our Imperial wish that a monument be erected to our memory, and that it be a true representation of our Imperial self.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to pay our Imperial taxes, as we are in need of funds to carry out our Imperial duties.

We do hereby command that a public library be established in this city, for the benefit of all our loyal subjects.

We do hereby command all newspapers to publish our Imperial proclamations without alteration or delay.

We do hereby declare the state of California to be an independent kingdom, under our Imperial rule.

It is our Imperial pleasure that all dogs in this city be licensed, and that the proceeds go to our Imperial treasury.

We do hereby command all citizens to treat each other with respect, and to refrain from all forms of violence.

It is our Imperial pleasure that all street musicians be regulated, and that they perform only in designated areas.

We do hereby command that all public conveyances be kept clean and in good repair.

We do hereby declare ourselves to be the rightful ruler of these United States, and all who oppose us are traitors.

It is our Imperial wish that a system of public education be established, so that all our subjects may be enlightened.

We do hereby command that all public servants perform their duties with diligence and honesty.

We do hereby declare a day of thanksgiving and prayer, for the prosperity of our Imperial realm.