The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-25

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| Correspondence Of the Rspuhlican.
| ARMY OF THE WEST.
| Santa FE, New Mexico, Sept 70.
Il has been long time since | last wrote to you,
but let dssure you that nothing but the continual
| press Of labor prevented me from performing so
agreeable duty as the one Of occasionally report
ing 10 you the occurrences In the western world as
they come under my observation. In fact, there Is
seemingly nothing Of importance going on IN this
| province; and although occasional occurrences may
now, at least hereafter, tend TO be Of momenous
importance TO this territory, and the final result OF
this expedition, they nevertheless lack that interest
which excites, and begn to be looked upon as the
ordinary events Of the day.
Tranquility and quietDess pervades in every d.
rection; the "natiyes, whether in good faith not
seem thoroughly satisfied with the change Of gov
eminent A large and beautiful pole has been erect
ed in the centre OF the plaza at Santa Fe, and from IL
waves our country's flag triumphanuy over the
town. Fort Marcy fort newly erected on one Of
the hills surrounding the place-has its "peace ma
kers' pointing scientifically towards what once was
| the capital Of the province Of New Mexico. The
work Is over, the war IS ended. Santa Fe is, IN
deed, new 81 Louis, and ought to be named thus
| for the time being, for, as chance would have II,
| Gen. Kearny felt inclined TO station the three ST.
Louis companies exclusively ~ this place. | doubt
not but that they will spend the coming winter as
agreeaby here can possibly be expected; and
though IL is thought they will all return to their
homes in the coming spring, according TO every dem
onstraton which have seen as YET, the people Of
this province, ia remembering our brave ST Louis
warriors, will have landmarks to guide and direct
/ fond memory.
On the 81 Of this month, Gen. Kearny, with near
| two hundred Dragons, one hundred and fifty men
Of the artillery, and five hundred Of Doniphan's
| regiment, made expedition towards the south
Our march lay along the Rio del Norte, and must be
confessed to have been the most pleasant incident Of
| this campaign. The expedition had for its object
the restoration Of tranquility IN the southern part Of
| the province, which had been much disturbed by
various rurcors reaching IL from chihuahua. We
| marched through st. Domingo, ST. Felipe, Berns-
lilo, Alameda, Albuquerque, lsleta, Peralto, Yalen-
cia, and Tome, at which latter place we remained
for few days. owing TO the festivities there in hon.
or to ST. Mary, OF Guadalupe, and thence returned
to Santa Fe, after having been absent twelve days
The march itself might justly be called triumpha
| procession; and never have ! Witnessed more cor
dial hospitality, and splendid reception, than
was extended towards US. Among the families Of
/ note whom Gen. Keany and his officers visited, ]
may mention the names Of Sen. Perio; Sonora Ar
milo, the wife Of the general Sen Chayis; Sonora
Chayis, the widow OF Mr.. Chayis, murdered some
time ago at Cow Creek, Mo. territory, and the
brother oter6, with many others, whose names |
have forgotten, all emuating with each other TO
i ceiye the eonquerors most splendidly.
Shortly after our return, depredations having been
committed by the Apaches Indians on property
| Of citizens living near Mora, Captain Fischer,
| with force Of fifty men, ordered out to
punish the Indians, or to effect return Of the
stolen property and treaty ofpeaee Capt +. metthe
Indians the Taos mountains ready TO do every.
thing demanded Of them rather than meet the troops
| in combat, and a peace which IL is supposed will
| last was soon after established between them and
embracing the Navshoes, Utshs Apaches, and Hi
Koras have entered into similar treaties, although
apprehend still great deal more skirmishing with
them during the winter, than is at all consistent
with any degree Of comfort. The Pueblos-by far
the greater portion Of the Indians surrounding US
are our friends, and, indeed, in my opinion, thu
only PEI pile who heartily wish for the continuation
Of the American government since l feel assured
that, notwithstanding every display OF f friendship
| made towards US, the defeat Of General Wool at
| Chihuahua would materially change the sentiments
Of this people ward the United States government
Nothing but strong armed force, sufficient forsvery
contingency that may occur in support OF wise and
humane civil government, administered by we'll
known and popular men, can insure lasting tram
quillity here. The people must indeed be regarded
as but children neither accustomed to be governed
or TO govern themselves habituaed to every species
of petty political tyranny, against which to contend
they had been too bitterly taught was futile and
| vain; but demanding loudly, equivalent on the
other side, most unlimited and dangerous license
/ in every social relation. 4 .r
/ Dr. lie lamp, Captain MchISSach, ana Lieut.
Greer to remain OF this station in their separate
departments. Il is Gen. Kearny's intention to be
| in st. Louis again next summer and have no
doubt, with all others who know him, that he will
be successful in his expedition TO California he
| has been thus far t.7 p"
/ | ought here to mention that General Kearny,
assisted by Colonel Doniphan, some time since,
framed and collated a certain kind of code of laws
for the government of the territory, which part
ly taken from the statutes of Missouri, and partly
| from the Spanish and Mexican code existing.
The appointment Of Mr.. Bent, governor, is a
most excellent one and need not here dwell on
| the merits Of gentleman who is well and favor
ably known in ST. Louis already. l might, indeed,
| ask where s the man to be found who would for
a moment presume to possess those qualities which
called for in the governor Of this territory, in the
| same degree with Mr.. BENT who is certainly the
| only man whom have yet seen anywlse capable
performing the onerous and wearsome duties inn
| posed upon the governor Of this province. trust
only that the President in making the appointments
hereafter, will be guided by the consideration that
nothing but perfect acquaintance with these peo-
pie, their manners, language, and customs, joined
10 high sense of moral integrity and a sound in
tellect, and spirit of patience and forbearance, will
qualify any person for the performance of the duties
of governor of this territory; and in proportion
these qualities should adorn the head, the consu-
ent, parts thereof should not be wanting therein
either order to be of essential service and assist
QUESTION of this province to the Union is Of
great importance; and were it not, even, it
has been acquired, and must be governed !;
! and in order to sustain the principles of our
laws and institutions honorably, it should be
well governed. Since the acquisition Of Lou
isiana we have acquired no territory of any kind,
| other than such was inhabited by the Anglo
| Saxon race. Never have we yet attempted to ex-
| tend our laws over a people entirely unlike us,
speaking different language and having different
| customs; in addition to which i may frankly say
that this extension Of our laws this people and
| their country not Of their seeking. Let it
not, therefore, be said that have failed herc for
nothing less than the republican cause would suffer If
such should be the result; since it is established
doctrine ofrepublicanism that its principles in
stilled in the breasts of all men, Ifthis DO true, I
should deem il but plain conclusion to arrive at
that the spirit of our republican institutions should
be as well adapted to this people as to own, and
| be as warmly embraced by them.
! do not know Mr. Bcnts position in politics; but
should he happen to differ in his political views fro