Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-26

bites thai ne mas SuHeTeo. Auese
are likely to be removed in a great mes-
sure The English government IS aoooi 10
succor the Spanish exiles. I6ey mien'
have done il much more gracefully ana De
np6cisly three months ago. tie gives
twice who quickly gives.
FROM NEW MEXICO.
ST. LOUIS May 24.-Some time last
year, Major O'FaIlon, United States
gent for the Upper Missouri, having re,
ceived several gerua' applications iroW
the commandant al s. Re, desiring MS
interference to rest Z j. The PANS and otner
Indians residing w. hin our Territory, irom
committing depred lions on tba' province,
was induced to write and advise, mat
Commissioners should be appointed on
the part OF the constituted authorities Of
Saata Fe, to meet those tribes al Council
Bluffs, and agree upon the terms OF per
msnent peace, kindly Offering bis media.
o. 20 effc.;n " bav, been turnlshed
VIII a translation OF the letter Of the COM
nandant in repiy, which we lay before
cur readers, and which proves the man
ner the proportion was received, and the
friendly feeling of the people OF that pro.
vince towards the citizens OF the United
States.
II will be seen chat Major O'Fallon. 10
this matter, will only act as the friend OF
both parties, and in prevailing on the In
da0s to make peace, will make man,
test the influence Of our government, over
those tribes, and establish more tlrmiy the
favorable impressions already made on
our Mexican uelghbors
We do not understand that the Cover
nor himself intends to visit the Councli
Bluffs, or that such military force as has
been spoken OF, will accompany the com:
missioner-their surest protection tbro'
the tribes in The neIgbborhood OF our
troops, is the flag OF our country, which
protected The messenger that brought this
communication
Translation Of a letter from the GoOernor
Of Santa Fe, to Major b Cfallon.
The noble sentiments which you deye'
lope 10 your very respected Official letter
(oEcio) Of the LIST August last, have been
published in the province with all due al
tention. they have produced The nest
effects, and want words to express the
sentiments oil gratitude which they have
excited in me, aud to thank you Tor an act
so IN. ritorious and worthy.
This province, in the command OF
which have been placed by the supreme
governor in Mexico, has constantly mani
tested an hsRgeable attachment TO The
honest settlers who have emigrated hither,
aud has, in very distressed times, made
enormous sacrifices (sacrit fcos enorines in
obedience to the honor and consideration
which the inhabitants OF the United States
(de Esos Eslados) deserved. The very
important offers contained IN your letter,
now before ne. repay all the Province
has done, and IS received with enthusiasm.
You may rest satisfied OF my sincerity
and respect, and as proof, beg 10 call
your attention to the steps which | have
laken 10 realize part OF your very valua.
Die offers
Soon after had received your letter, in
conformity with existing regulations, |
consulted the supreme government Oh The
measures 10 be taken, The consequence
was. that the supreme authority has said,
that no Inconvenience can result from
naming on the part Of this Province, two
commissioners, who shall treat with you
conce ming the well being OF this country,
and sdalI discuss at The same time the pro-
positions which yoa have made in order
that the national harmony 50 much wished
for by the highest authority, should be
well established. All this has been done.
The two commissioners will leave this
capital ia the month Of May, with full
ms tructions as 10 the coutse they are to
pursue, without los ng sight Of the SUBJECT
which most torcibly demands their atten-
ton, namely; the proposition which you
have made relating 10 the establishment OF
a general state OF peace with the Nations
thai surround Us, which nations, although
they are kept 10 subsection by our arms,
will naturally conduct themselves still
better when we shall moderate our sevsri-
~. and succeed 10 making them under
stand that we sre sensible TO the rights OF
humanity, and interested IN respecting
those rights.
The persons who carry this despatch.
take With them the flag which you have
sent, in order that in going and returning
they may not be molested by the nations
| pray you, sir, that in order to expedite
the departure OF The commissioners, you
will do every thing necessary 10 insure
the messengers speedy and sale return.
God and Liberty-Cny OF Santa Fe,
Del Seuvo Mexico. Feb. 81, 1894.
BARrHOLOMU BACA.
Don BENJAMIN O'FALLoN,
Am. Ag. lLd. AT. on the Missouri.
sThis treaty will not be made with Major
O'Fallon. but with the Indians under his ad.
vice, and his presence