Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-06

Lieutenant, Sergeant and TWO pryaes. They
rode two small horses. The Lieutenant had a
sabre the others were armed with carbines and
lances. They made Il very respectable appear
ance, but such soldiers cannot fight U. S. Dra-
goons Their heavy horses and superior equip
men will conquer them. The four Dragons
above spoken OF, aud those taken day or two
since, were SCI al large to-day. The Colonel
told them that he had come with sufficient force
10 extend our laws over them: that he came as
their friend that lie came 10 give protection
alike 10 the poor man and the rich that, although
he had the power 10 do as he pleased, still his or
ders were 10 treat all who remained al home in
The peaceful pursuit Of their business, as friends
But thar, if found in aims against him, The ven
seance Of his Government and army would be
poured out upon them. He told them that not
ian onion or pepper would be taken from them
without full equivalent in cash J" That their per-
sons, property and religion would be respected
That he would soon be in Santa Fe, and that he
hoped 10 meet Gov. Armilo and shake hands with
him as friend bu, il that were denied him, he
had force sufficient TO put down all opposition,
and that he would certainly do il. We are en-
camped al The Passes. Ath place runs small
moun.aic stream, and near it village contain
ing probably one hundred mud built houses
There were three hundred mounted men here
yesterday. They have all gone TO Santa Fe, no
doubt 10 Join the main army, which is said 10 be
10000 >lrong-2000 well armed four pieces OF ar
liery Zone six FOUNDER taken from the Santa Fe
prisoners.) The Other 900 are said TO be arm
ed with bows and arrows, sings and other wea-
pons-lhe Mexican Dragons report that Captain
Cook left Santa Fee with them, bur as they got a
change OF horses they out-rode him. (The Cap
tain had been sent from Bents Fort by General
Kearney, with letters 10 Gov. Armijo) He will
be with US tomorrow. From white men, who re-
side here, we learn, that the Governor exercises
the most despotic sway over the common people.
Saturday, Aug. l5.-SlaTled al A. NJ, and
passed through The village. The Colonel was
oyeuaken al this place BY Major Swords, from
Fort Leavenworlb, VINO brought him commits
sion as Brigadier General.
After having passed through The village the
troops halted near it, while the Gen. addressed
the Alcalde and people from the top OF one Of the
houses. lie tod them SHAT he came by order OF
the Government ofthe United Stales 10 take pos
session OF New Mexico, and 10 extend the laws OF
The United States over 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 10 The Mexican Co.
vernmsnl and Gov. Armijo; and must hold al.
leniance 10 Inc United States and 10 him as their
Governor. That Tor this allegiance, they would
be protected by the United States Government
from the Indians (who are dreadful scourges To
Them, and from all their enemies. That he came
10 prolcc, the poor man as well as the rich man.
Tha, if they remained peaceably al home they
would be considered good citizens, but if found
fighting against him. they would be considered
traitors and treated accordingly"
lie continued The Alcalde in his office, and
told him 10 he governed by The laws OF Mexico
tor the present.
He stated 10 them that he had been well in
formed that some OF the priests had endeavored
10 make them believe that he was coming 10 de-
stroy their religion and 10 inhict ereyon. wrongs
upon Them" This he said was false. He told
tacm that their persons property and religion
would no. be inlerfered with. Now, said he,
"under these circumstances are you MIR. Alcalde,
and You two Captains of militia willing 10 Ia Ike
the oath Of allegiance 10 The United SlalesT I've
of them readily consented, but one OF The Cap
,ains evadcd the question. The General demand
ell a Categorical answer. The Captain said yes,
but il was evident il was with bad grace. They
then raised heir hands and made the sign OF the
cross with the thumb and fore finger, all present
uncovoIins their heads and The General in a
solemn manner administered the following oath
sYou do swear 10 hold faithful allegiance to the
United States and TO defend lis government and
| laws against all It's enemies, in the name OF the
| Father, Son and Holy Ghost," or words 10 tina
! effect The General then said 81 will shak,
hands with them as good friends" He then tolt
the people, (about two hundred | shake hands
with YOU all, through your Alcalde and hail yor
rs good citizens of The United States: upon which
they raised general shout
| Our camp was near these fields, and although
senlinels we're placed very near together, with
strict orders to keep every animal on. OF them,
vet some did get in, and some damage was done.
| The General told the Alcalie that he had used
| every prscauon 10 prevent "any interference
| with their crops" yet they had sustained some
loss lie told him 10 examine the lields and as
certain what the damage was IL each man, 10
send him statement Of il 10 Santa Fe, and that
full compensation should be paid them. They
seemed delighted with this exempliGcaion Of
equal iustice-a thing not dreamed Of in New
Mexico, under the rule Of ArmDo.
News reached the General late last night, that
we would have fight today 10 one oil The noun
tain gnrges, and our movement has been in a
strict military manner. When passing through
these narrow deiiles, where an enemy would be
mos, formidable, the word, "draw sabre" was CIV
en- and we passed through al fast irot. But DO
enemy has been seen. We passed through seve-
raj other villages where the General assembled
the inhabitants and proceeded as with the first
The Two last appeared happy 10 be recognized as
citizens Of The United States, and were seen 10
embrace each other in token Of their JOY al the
change Of government Al the last one, they
| brought forward their wives 10 receive The con-
aratulatioDs OF the General, (whosc manner on
such occasions is mos, happy,) and it was evil
dent that his words had eladdened their hearts,
Tor they smiled upon him in 4 manner which wo-
man alone knows how 10 do. We encamped al
4P. M in poor grass, having marched IL miles.
Capt Cook met us today, from Santa Fe, and
saws Gov. Armijo will rect US with an army
lie had been kindly treated while in Santa Fe.
and smoked many "segarilo" from the fair lips
Of the ladies.
sunday, August l6.-Siarted at The usual hour,
and al seven miles came 10 the village OF SAM
Miguel, built like the others, OF sun burnt brick,
and with fiat roofs. After much delay, the Al
calde and Padre we're found, and presented TO Gle
neral Kearney. They received him politely, but
ii was evident they did not relish an interview
with him. This village contains respectable
church, and about two or three hundred houses.
The General expressed wish TO ascend one Of
the houses with The priest and Alcalde, and 10 adj
dress the people Of the town, informing them OF the
object Of his mission. Ailer many evasions, de-
laws, and useless speeches, the Padre made a
speech, stating that the was Aeztcan, aud should
obey The laws that we're placed over him Tor Me
time. but II the General should point all his can
non al his breast, he could not consent to go up
there and address the people"
The General very mildly told him, through the
Interpreter, MIR. Robideau, tina, he had not come
10 niiurc him, nor did he wish him TO address the
people lie only wished him 10 go up there aud
hear him Che GeneraD address them The Padre
sill fought shy, and commenced a long speech,
which The General interrupted and told him
he had no time 10 listen 10 "useless remarks y
and repeated that he only wanted him to go
up and listen TO his speech. He consented.
The General made pretty much the same re-
marks to the Alcade and people that he had
made to The people Of the other villages. he
assured them that he had an ample force, and
would have possession OF The country agains! all
opposition, but gaze them assurances Of the
friendship and protection OF the United States.
He stated 10 them that this had never been given
them by the Government, OF Mexico, but that the
United States we're able and would certainly pro-
ice, them, not only in their persons, property and
religion. but against The cruel invasion Of the In
dams. That they saw but small part OF the
force thatwas a, his disposal. Many more troops
were near him on another road, (some OF which
he showed them mile or Two dislant0 and that
another army would probably be through their
village in three weeks.