The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-10-13
TIE CAPTURE OF SANTA FE.

The ST. Louis papers of the 25th OF Sep
rcmber contain authentic intelligence of the
capture of Santa Fe, without opposition, by
tho forces under Gen. Kearney. Tho news
was brought by the steamer Little Missouri,
from Fort Leavenworth. The mail from
Santa Fee reached the Fort in % days. The
capture took place on the 18th OF August.
A remarkable fact connected with this cap
tnre is, it will be seen, that Gen. kearney de-
clares his purpose TO annex all New Mexico
to the United States, on both sides Of lie Rio
Grande. The ST. Louis Republican contains
the diary of an officer belonging to the expe
d.tiOu, in which the occurrences Of each day
are noted. His account Of the capture is Us
follows -
Tuesday, August IS. Starred as usual,
and al six miles came to the Canon, where
the Mexican army under Armij n had been as J.
ssmbIcd. There had been 30U0 troops there.
hut il seems that the nearer we approached
them, the fewer they became, and when NJ
passed through they had all gene The po-
stion they chose WAS near the lower end,
and il was one Of great strength. The pas
sage was not more than forty feet WIDEN
front they had made an obstruction with
timber, and beyond this, at 900 yards dis
lance. was an eminence in the road. on whc h
their cannon had been placed and it was
thought by US, that their position was equal
TO 5000 men. We reached the hill which
overlooked Santa Fs 1T 5, p. NJ Major
A.. Il. -. nuf mt limo anI ths
mounted troops aud infantry were marched
through the town to the Palace, las it is
caIIed) on the public square, where the Gen
eral and his staff dismounted, and were re-
ceiyed by the acting Governor and other dig
nitaries, and conducted TO large room.
The general stated, in a few words, the
object of his visit, and gave assurance Of his
safety and protection to all nnoffending citl
zsns While this iranspired, the stars and
stripes were hoisted on the staff which is at
,ached to the Palace, by Maj. Swords, and as
soon as il was seen 10 wave above the bull
dings, # was hailed by national salute from
the battery of Captains Fisher and Weight
man. unde, the command Of Major Clark.
While the General was proclaiming the con
ouest of New Mexico as part Of the United
States, the first gun was heard. There,
said he, my guns proclaim that the lag oil
the United States floats over the Capitol
The people appeared satisfied. The General
,lept in the Palace, 1--WE Democrats must
cali il the Governors house.) One COM
pany of dragons was kept in The city as a
Guard. and the business of the day was en-
ded.
Thus. in the short space Of fifty days. has
an army been marched nearly 900 miles, over
desert country, and conquered province
of ca, OOe souls, without firing gun--a sue
cess which may be attributed mainly 10 the
skill and ability with which Gen. kearney
has maraged this arduous and delicate ousi-
ness. In explaining his objec; IN coming into
the country, and the kindness he felt Tor tn e
inhabitants. he was mild and courteous !;
bu, then, (wouId add,l claim the whole oil
Nev-Mexico for the United States. lput
nv hand on it from this moment, (bringine
his hand firmly Down on his thigh.) and de-
maud obedience to its laws.
Wednesd1v, August 10. The General
addressed the whole people to-day more at
length than he had on other occasions, and
took particular care TO give them the most
positive assurances Of protection IN their per
sons. property, and religion. Many families
had fled en- his approach, and told their
friends 10 bring Them back, and to say TO
them that thew would be more safe under his
administration than they had ever been. He
stated. that in taking possession OF New
Mexico, he claimed the whole Of for the
United States, without reference TO no
Gran1e. He absolved them. from their ale
glance to Mexico and Gov. ArmIo' ana
proclaimed himself Governor Of New-MeHIeo,