The daily union., 1846-10-02
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CAPTURE OF SANTA Ff.

piece-meal for seyefal days in the western papers,
are at length fully confirmed 10 all their length and
breadth Of detail by the st. Louis journals, which
reached US last night after the "Union" had gone
20 press We give copious extracts this evening
from the 81. Louis papers; being satisfied that
nothing could be more interesting to our readers
perhaps to affect more or less the destiny Of our
country for months and years to come. Lei
them not be deferred by the extent Of the details
The correspondents Of the st. Louis papers, in the
camp Of Gen. Kearney, appear even more interest
ing than the correspondence in the New Orleans
papers from the camp Of Gen. Taylor. We have
yet the correspondence in the st. Louis Rsveile to
lay before our readers tomorrow evening;
From the St. LOuIs Republican, Sept a.
CAPTURE OF SANTA FE BY GEN. KEARNEY
The steamer Little Missouri arrived last night
from the Missouri. An express had arrived al Fort
Leayenworth, bringing the gratifying news Of the
entrance Of General hearney into Santa Fe, without
The firing Of gun, or any opposition from the Mex
leans whatever. We are indebted to our friends IN
the s'army of the west" for several communica-
lions, only one of which shall we be able to in
to-day's paper. II assumes the shape Of diary
and from the position Of the author-near tho gem
eral cnmmanding-may be regarded, IN all It's slate
ments, as OF the most authentic character The
diary il may be observed, commences "With the
entrance Of the army into the FIRST Mexican settle
ment; or, rather the meeting Of Mexicsns near the
first settlement" So much Of II as relates TO the
early marches from Bents Fort, being Of mono-
tonous character, has been omitted
DIARY OF AN OFFICER OF THE ARMY OF THE
WEST"
Thursday, august l3-Started at l2, M, Colonel
Don;phan's regiment IN sight as we left the camp.
We soon met the spy company, Captain Bent; who,
with his small party, had captured four Mexicans,
well mounted and armed. They summoned him
agd his party TO surrender; but the captain told
them that he thought their safest plan TO sur
render to him. They PrudeDuy consented TO do
SO. They acknowledged themselves sent to as
certain who we were. They were made prison.
ers.
One of the Mexicans who was taken day before
Yesterday, was dsarmed and sent forward to his
village, distant "a miles, with letters and proclHma-
tions. tie promised to meet us Tomorrow. At
eight miles we came TO the establishment of Mr.
Wells, an American. He had an abundance OF
horses mules and cattle. With him was another
American, who had been sent from Santa Fe by an
American merchant Of that place, to inform General
Keafnry that the Mexican we're 10 900 strong, and
had determined to meet fifteen miles this side OF
Santa Fe, AT deep rayine, which they were fortl-
flying lie stated his opinion, that not more than
1900 would be well armed and also that they had
four pieces OF cannon.
The Americans at Santa Fe and other towns are
very mach alarmed for their safety. The Mexi-
cans tell them, that II defeated, they will return to
the towns and villages and take full vengeance on
them.
All this news is communicated to US in a heavy
rain, and encamplng in the midst Of it, Nc
hItle excitement prevails IN camp. To retreat nint
hundred miles is idis (no thinks Of ill., and i
they do meet us, they have promised, we shal
vindcate the character OF the Saxon blood in death
h..LIb IbaIf (,an Ka.r -. Il
il walking TO his office u May morning to attenC
TO his accustomed garrison duties, and all look tC
him as 10 a man who IS TO shed glory on the Amer
lean name. IL is said here that Gov. Armijo is op
posed TO the fight, but is urged on by the rich mer
Of the country yet the latest accounts are that IN,
rich are backward in lending their money. But i
ten thousand men are assembled, they must hav,
furnished the means. There is a MIR. Bonny Twins
near this place lie visited us, and gave us ia
steer. This is the first settlement we have met
TIL place is called the "Moro." Two beautiful
mou ,ain streams meet here, each of sufficient sz,
for mining purposes The artillery came up
sundown At this place the road by the Simeron,
comes in.
Friday August l4.--Started at O'Clock; at fouI
miles met four Mexcans sent by Gov. Armijo L
Gen. X. with letter They were Dragons
dressed roundabout and pants of light blue cloth
similar to our own Dragons, with red stripe dowr
the outer Of the pants. They all wore larg,
Mexican hutsj there was lieutenant, sergeant anC
two prIyates They rode small horses The lieu
tenant had sabre; the others were armed with car
bines and lances. They made very respectable
appearance, but such soldiers cannot fight United
States dragoons, Their heavy horses and superio,
equipment will conquer them. The four dragons
above spoken OF, and those taken day or two since
were set at large to-day. The colonel told them
that he had come with sufficient force to extend
our laws over them. That he came their friend
That he came TO give protection alike to the pooI
man and the rich. That, although he had the
power to DO as he pleased, still his orders were to
treat all who remained at home in the peaceful pur
suit of their business, friends. But that if found
in arms against him, the vengeance of his govern.
ment and army would be poured out upon them
He told them that not san onion or a pepper would
be taken fsom them without full equivalent ir
CASH. that their persons, property and religion
would be respected. That he would soon be in
Santa Fe, and that he hoped to meet Gov. Armijc
and shake hands with him as friend but if thai
were denied him, he had force sufficient to put
down all opposition, and that he would certainly do
it. We are encamped at the Passes: at this place
runs small mountain stream, and near il, n vii
loge containing probably one hundred mud built
houses.
There were three hundred mounted men here
yesterday. They have all gone to Santa Fe, no
doubt to join the main army, which is said to be
IL 600 strong-2,000 well armed and four pieces OF
artillery Gone six-pounder taken from the Santa Fe
prisoners.) The other 10000 are said to be armed
with bows and arrows, sings, and other weapons.
The Mexican dragoons report that Captain Cook left
Santa Fe with them, but they got change of
horses, they ont-rode him. (The captain had been
sent from Bent's Fort, by General Kearney with
letters to Governor Armlo) He will be with us to-
morrow. From white men, who reside here, we
learn that the governor exercises the most despotic
sway the common people, aided by the priests.
They say TO such men we have met, ego on such
a road, ascertain where Cook and his men are, and
return to me at such time" They furnish no man
for the performance of the duty, and give no COM
pensation. Yet no Mexican dare to refuse, or fail
TO perform the duty What change will be effect
ed among these people when they are emancipated.
IfGenoral Kearney succeeds in this expedition with
out inaicting any pain he will be the greatest man
that has ever been in New Mexico. There are ex-
tcnsve fields of corn near us, cultivated by irrga-
ton. After spring sets in there is no rain here till
in August, when they have refreshing showers and
the grass begins to grow again. The rain Of this
season commenced about ten days since, and grass
is more abundant. But for this it would be impos-
sibe to take our animals to Santa Fe, probably not
beyond this place. Gen. Kearney's "good uck''
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