The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-02
From the St Louis New Era, August %
FROM SANTA FE

We have been favored with letter from a re-
spectacle gentleman in Santa Fe dated July Sth and
directed to a gentleman in this city. We publish
the letter, so far as relates to public matters. As
everything from that country is interesting at this
time, and as this letter comes direct from an au-
thentic source in the heart ofNew Mexico, it will
be read with pleasure. The state of public feeling
in that country furnishes strong reason for great
despatch and CELEBRITY in all efforts to march forces
against that part of the Mexican territory. The
condition of affairs at Santa Fe calls for the quick
est possible movements on the part of the author
tiles of the United States.
SANTA FE, July 9th, l545.
DEAR SIR: The al-abst r)ng q, ,tion since you
left here, last spring, with majority of the Mexi-
cans, has been, whether this department will be en-
braced within the limits OF Texas, in case of annexa-
ton by the United States. lam firmly of the belief
that there is large portion ofthe inhabitants oft his
country anxious for annexation, and they are look
ing forward to the time with anxiety for its consum
nation They say that Texas has, since her in
dependence, always claimed the Del Norte for her
boundary; and we are IN hopes that boundary will
be insisted on both by Texas and the United States.
If they arc left out by the United States their case
will be bad one, as Mexico is aware of their anx-
iety to be admitted into the Union. They arc
somewhat alarmed, since hearing that il was the
intention Of Garcia Condo to visit New Mexico this
summer or fall believe, if he should arrive before
the limits of Texas are known here, there will be
strong opposition made to his entrance and should
not be surprised if arms are resorted to- to repel him.
New Mexico has become heartily tired Of the
government of Mexico, and would make strong
effort to throw off the yoke the promise of little
aid was offered them they ripe for revolt.
think that this excitement is kept up by of the
most influential and wealthy men of the province
who, am informed, hold themselves ready to act
at a moments warning. They are in expectation
of hearing from some Of their friends in Missouri
by the caravan, advising them the course they are
to pursue;-some anticipate force from our west
ern frontier this fall, TO take possession; they will
find many friends II they come, and will be greeted
as the deliverers Of New Mexico. Report says that
Garcia Condo will send for the Cumanchcs, to treat
with them the object of this treaty is not known.
There has been an expedition sent against the Yau-
taws, commanded by Charvs Of Albique; nothing
has been heard of its result yet. We hut few
Americans in Santa Fe at this time; the place is
quite dull--no business doing. The Plasare has
been better than it was ever known; there has been
more gold got out lately than formerly. IL Gaiciu
Condo reaches here before the arrival of the caravan
we anticipate some difficulty from him and the
southern troops that here. | shall be on the
watch, and send runners to meet the caravan, to
advise them not to attempt TO enter, if he has COM
mand, or has force to sustain him. IL he does
not reach here before their arrival, think if the
Americans united with the American party ofthis
province, may be able to sustain ourselves until
we get aid from home or we may be able to retreat
10 benls Tort Unuer Inc present aulnOrltleS, the
duties will be the same as last year. Durand is still
custom-house officer, and very friendly to Americans
There is still manifest disposition on the part Of
the Vera Cruz soldiers here to piage us; and they
would have done SO, if they not in dread of the
inhabitants, who are friendly to us.
New Mexico has lost of its best men in the
death of Don Mariana Charvicc, who lately died in
consequences Of the am ,uation of his leg it was
done too decentralization had taken place.
Yours, respectfully.