The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-10-13

STATES, ana the people. with simultaneous
shout exclaimed. 'Vire lie General
1t would (says the ST. Louis Republican,
seem Gen. Armijo, the Governor of New
Mexico, had actually 1000 men at his CON-
mand, but very badly armed and that on the
10th August they left for :he place appointed
as the battle ground. When he got there,
however, a council Of his officers was called,
and, much to his satisfaction they refused
to fight. His second in command. Colonel
Archuletti, was exceedingly valorous up to a
late date, but very suddenly changed his en-
tire views Of the necessity of the quarrel.
Very soon after this determination, Gov.
Armijo turned his head towards chihuahua.
followed. by few dragons.
1t was supposed that Gen. Ksarney would
nominate Mericd1l for tho Office Of Cover
nor of the department.and appoint an Ameri-
can as Secretary. All those in office. who
we're thought 20 no trustworthy, would in all
probability. be continued in heir places.
Gen. Kearney, it was supposed, would
leave force Of 20OO mon in Santa Fe, aud
march, in a short time, to California, with
like number.
The traders who wore overtaken by Gen.
Kearney's force, were close ut hand. but it
was believed that they would not be able to
make sales Of their goods in Mexico. They
would be compelled to mako their way slow
ly down the Del Norte, awaiting tn. result Of
Gen. WoOls movement against Chihua-
hua.
Lieut.. c Kribben, of the Artillery, had
been appointed Judge Advocate, and was &C
ting in that capacity in Court MARTA! which
had been some days in session.
A correspondent Of the Republican. Wi
ting from Santa Fe, August Gath, says:
| From the heading of my letter, Won will
perceive that Santa Fe, and with it the pro-
vince Of New Mexico. is taken. Even now
the star-spangled banner waves over the for
mcr palace of General Armijo; American sem
'inels guard the town; American soldiers
parade on the public plaza. On the high
lands south of the town. tent upon tent may
he seen, and their inmates busiy engaged in
cleaning their armor, drilling, aud atiendiu z
10 their various military duties; the cannon
Of Major Clark's battalion psintiug signif-
cantly with their muZzles towards the tow u ;
all dsnoiing that, unless symptoms belle me-
the war east OF the Rio del Nortc is en-
led.
On the morning Of the 17lh, the son oil
General Saazar was taken prisoner by come
Of tho Dragons. and from him we learned
the following facts: Generals Armija and
Salazar, (the murderer Of the Texans) had
cucamped at the Canon with near FIVE thous-
and men, but owing 10 The jealousies Of the
Two Generals aud the apathy of tho soldiers
| a mutiny had broken out 10 the army, the
result of which was, that ArmiJo. with his
guard, composed Of two or three hundred
! iragoons, had fed towards the south the
Puedlos returned TO their homes, and Sala-
Ear fed to his home. The young man
pledged his life OIL the assertion that no en-
envy would meet US in the Canon passes,
which indeed turned out 10 be the ruth.
On the 18th we eDcamped at old Pecos; and
on the l9Ih in the evening, on the fftieh
day Of our war expedition, after most "a
riguing march, in which several hundred hor
ses and mules had 10 be left behi-d, unable
longer TO follow, we arrived at Santa Fe
The flag soon waved over the palace, and H.
honor oft the artillery fired thirteen guns
from their eBcampmcut on the highlands
near the town.
On the next day. formal possession was
taken Of the town; General Kcarney nd
dressed the citizens, and took the usual oath
from the Project and Alcalde Of tho town.
On the Dist. Captain Fiacher. OF the Artil-
lery, captured three Of the snemy's cannon
at Siesto, a small town 81 miles from San
IA Fee, and there had the honor Of gaining
The only trophies Won in the campaign.
The people are tranquil, and pcaceable as
might be imagined bat few of the citizens
had fled the town. and most Of them are daily
returning. Gen. Kearney is fast reaping foI
himself crown Of unfading Lurels for his
allable and kind treatment Of the people, and
the wise end statesman-like policy which he
pursues. He proclaimed himself Governor
of the territory of New Mexico Oh tho day at
ter his arrival, and all look upon him as the
htlest man who could have been selected To
reconcile this people thus successfully to the
sudden and extraordinary change which
their government and internal pulley has un-
deigone.
Tomorrow a body Of troops will march
towards Albuqurke, TO take possession of that
district. IL is supposed that detachmont
of the army will also soon be sent TO Cali
fornia. The artillery, under Major Clark, l.
erecting Notifications IN front OF the town,and
the two companies under his command.
commanded by Captains Fiber and Weight
man, it is generally supposed, will be stationed
here, supported by some other forces-Ma-
ior Clark commanding the garrison,
These are the current reports generally
credited, although Gen. Kearney can hardly
know for certain how the appearance ofthing-
may change, OF what steps may become noe
essary 10 insure permanent tranquility in the
province.
In conclusion, lei me say that we have not
los; any man in the artillery, nor have we
any sick at the present time.
Civilization in Sdnta Fe. A gentleman
attached to Gen. Kearney's expedition says.
in letter from Santa Fe, TO brother in ST.
Louis, This is the most miserable country ]
have ever seen. The novels the people live
in are built of mud, one story high and have
no flooring. They sleep on the ground. and
have neither beds, tables, nor chairs In
fact, they burrow in the ground like Prairie