The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-03

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horses. The lieutenant had sabre the others
armed with carbines and lances They made very
pectable appearance but such soldiers cannot fight u
B. dragoons Their heavy horses and superior equip.
ment will conquer them. The four dragons above
al large today The Colonel told them that he had come
with sufficient force to extend ON laws them
That he their friend That he came to give pro
lection alike to the poor man and the rich That al
though he had the power to do he pleased still his
ders treat all who remained at home in the
full pursuit their business as friends But that found in
against him. the vengeance of his government and
army would be poured out upon them He told them
them without full equivalent in cash I" that their per
sons property and religion, would be respected That
Gov Xrm vSU and shake hands with him as snd s
if that We're denied him. he had force sufficient TO- put
down all opposition and that he would certainly do it
We encamped at the Passes at this place runs
small mountain stream and neer 1t village containing
probably, 100 mud built houses.
There were three hundred mounted men here yester.
day They have all gone to Santa Fe no doubt to Join
the main army which said to be 900 srong-2
taken from the Santa Fe pr.onsrs The other 10000
are said to be armed with bows and arrows sings and
Cook left Santa Fe with them they got change
Of horses, they outrode him (rhe Captain had been
sent from Benps Fort by Gen Kearney with letters to
Gov. Armo) He will be with us tomorrow. From
white men, who reside here learn that the Governor
exercises the most despotc sway the common peo
pie, aided by the priests They say to such men as we
have met Ego such road ascertain where Cook and
his men are and return to me at such time" They
furnish means for the performance of the duty,
and give no compensation. Yet Mexican dare TO
refuse, or fail to- perform the duty. What a change
will be effected among these people when they
this expedition without inficting any pain he will be
the greatest man that has ever been in New Mexico.
There extensive fields of us cultivated by
irrigation After spring sets In there il rain here till
in August when they have refreshing showers and the
about ten days SINCE and grass abundant
But for this would be impossible to take animals
ReaTney good luck still attends 'I him p We have
within the last days. cattle and sheep enough
to subsst the army all winter and we have no fear of
starving.
SATURDAY, Aug. l5-started at IA. NJ, and passed
| through the village. The Col overtaken at this
place by Major Swords from Fort Leavenworth, who
brought him commission as Brigsder General.
After having passed through me village the troops
halted near it, while the Gen. addressed the Alcalde and
people from the top of of the houses He told them
that he by order Of the Government of the United
the laws Of the States them That he had an
ample force with him. and that another army would soon
join them That in future they were absolved from all
allegiance to the Mexican government and Gov Armio,
and must hold allegiance to the u and to him their
Governor That Tor this allegiance, they would be pro-
tected by the u g. Government from the Indians (who
DIRE adful scourges to them and from all their
mics. That he came to protect the poor well
they would be considered coed citizens but il found
fighting against him they would be considered traitors
and treated accordingly"
He continued the Alcalde in his office, and told him to
be governed by the laws of Mexico, for the present
He stated them that he had bean well inor ned that
OF the priests had endeavored to make them believe
that he was coming to destroy their religion and to inct
grievous wrongs upon them" This, he said false
would not be ntefered with Now said he under
circumstances, are you, MIR. Alcalde and you, two
Captains Of militia willing to take of allegiance
to The United satesn Two of them readily consented,
but of the Captains evaded the question The Gene
raj demanded acsteg9reai answer; Inc captain sad,
then raised their hands and made the sgn OF the
with the thumb and finger all present uneovering their
heads and the General in solemn administered
the following oath You do to hold faithful ALE
glance the United States and to defend its
and laws against all its enemies in the name OF the Fla
Their Son Holy Ghost" words to that effect The
General then said" will shake hands with them
good friends" When he came to the Captain who did
not seem to enter fully matter took him by
the hand and told the interpreter tell the to look
cant smiles and with his keen eyes fixed firmly on him,
seemed to say, know you are rasca"-(such, he no
doubt was,) but the others, think were honest He
then told the people, about two hundred) shake hands
with you ALL through your Ncalde, ana hail you
good citizens Of the United States upon which they
raised general shout At this town extensive fields
of wheat and corn cultivated by irrigation, from beau
tful creek The water is taken each side in
nails and spread their fields 1t beautiful sight
to see the clear mountain rushing through these
canals and producing luxursnt fields Of and wheat
where rain SO seldom falls
placed very together with strict orders to keep
every animal out Of them yet some did get n and
had used every pecauton TO prevent interference
with their crops" yet they had sustained some loss"-
He told him to examine the fields and ascertain what the
damage each man, to send him statement Of it to
santa Fe. and that full compensation should be paid them
They seemed delighted with this exemplifcaton OF equal
justce-a thing not dreamed OF in New Mexico under
News reached the General late last night that We
wouli have fight to-day y of the mountain gorges,
and movement has been Ia strict military manner
When passing through these narrow defes, (where an
enemy would be most formidabe) the word draw sa-
bre" given, and passed through at fast trot But
enemy has been The infantry passed over the
mountain to take them in rear We passed through Sc.
veral other villages, where the General assembled the
inhabitants and proceeded with the first The two last
appeared happy to be recognized as citizens of the Uni
9TH in
of their JOY at the change of government At the lsst
they brought forward their wives to receive the
gratulaons of the General, Whose such
casions is most happy and evident that his words
had gladdened their hearts for they smiled upon him in
manner which woman alone knows how to do We
miles Captain Cook met today, from Santa Fe, and
says Governor Armijo will meet us with an army. He
many "segarrito" from the fair lips of the ladies.
The villages we have passed to day are built Of
burnt bricks The3houses have fat roofs covered with
EARTH and dry and comfortable from the absence of
rain or moisture. Each one has church, and grave
yard, with high walls Of sun-burn brick There is more
intelligence among them than expected TO fnd and
with good government and protection from the Indians
thew will become happy people
Iied of several children. Well may they hail this
luton blessing One Of the Alcaldes to-day said
that God ruled the destnes of men, and that as we had
come with a strong army among them to change their
form of government must be right and he submitted
cheerfuly. Major Swords and Lieutenant Gilman
brought the mail to the 10Th July, and many heart
was madc glad by tidngs from wives mothers
and dearly beloved sThere- plenty Of cattle
sheep and goats, in the country and shall fare well
enough
SUNDAY, August TO- Started at the usual hour and at
miles to the village of st; Miguel built like
the others, of sun burned brick, and with fat roofs
After much delay the Alcalde and Padre found,
and presented to Cen Kearney They received him po
hely but it evident they did relish interview
with him. This village contains q respectable church
and about two three hundred houses. The General
expressed wish to ascend Of the houses, with the
Priest and Alcade and address the people OF the town.
informing them Of the object Of his mission After many
evasons delays and useless speeches, the Padre made
speech, stating that he was Mexican, but should obey
the laws that placed over him for the time, but If
could not go up there and address the people
The General very mildly told him. through the inter-
prefer Mr. Robdeau, that he had not ipjure him
nor did he wish HIM to address the people He only
wished him to 60 up there and hear him (ths 0ensra
address them. The Padre still fought shy, and COM
menced long speech, which the General Interrupted
and told him, he had time listen to useless re.
and peated that he only anted him IN g nm