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

An express had arrived at Fort Leavenworth
bringing the gratifying news OF the entrance Of
Gen. Kearney into Santa Fe, on the 18th Of Au
gust, without the firing OF gun, or any opposi-
ton from The Mexicans whatever. Gen. X. has
declared himself Governor of New Mexico
The star-spangled banner floats from the Cover
nor's palace. The acting Governor and Alcades
have sworn allegiance to the Government OF the
United States and been continued in Office. The
people were delighted at the new state Of things,
and, with a Simultaneous shout, exclaimed, "
M el Gcneralm Preparations were being made
to march 10 Chihuahua, and some resistance ex-
peced.
We shall publish some very Interesting ex.
tracts from diary of an officer OF the army OF
the West, which we find in The Baltimore Sun,
taken from the ST. Louis Republican.
II would (says the ST. Louis Republican, seem
that Gen. Armijo, the Governor of New Mexico,
had actually 1000 men al his command, but We
ry badly armed; and that on the 10Th August they
left for The place appointed as the battle ground.
When he got there, however, council of his Off
GERS was called, and, "much 10 his satisfaction
they refused 10 fight. His second in command,
Colonel Archuleu was exceedingly valorous up
to late date, but very suddenly changed his en-
tire views OF The necessity of the quarrel. Very
soon after this determination, Gov. Armijo turn
cd his head towards Chihuahua; followed BY a
few Dragons.
Twas supposed thai Gen. Kearney would no.
inmate a Mcztcaa for The office Of Governor Of
the Department. and appoint an american as
Secretary. All those in office, who were thought
to be Trustworthy, would, in all probability, be
confined in their places.
Gen Kearncy il was supposed, would leave
force al 1000 men in Santa Fe, and march, in
short time, 10 California with like number.
The traders who were overaken by General
Kearney's force, were close al hand, bur il was
believed that lhey would not be able 10 make
sales of their goods in Mexico. They would BE-
compelled 10 make their way slowly down the Del
Norle, awaiting the result Of Gen. Wool's move
ment against chihuahua.
Lieut. c. Kribben, OF the artillery, had been
appointed Judge Advocate and was aching in
| that capacity in Court Martial which had been
some days in session.
A correspondent of the Republican, writing
from Santa Fe, August oath, says:
On tomorrow body troops will march TO-
wards Albuquerke 10 take possession OF that dis
lricl. II is supposed that a detachment OF The ar.
nv will also soon he sent TO California -
The artillery under Major Clarke are erecting
notifications in front Of the town. The Two
companies under the command OF Captains Fis-
cher and Weightman it is generally supposed.
will be stationed here, supported by some other
forces. Maj. Clark commands the garrison
These are The current reports generally credited
although Gen. Kearney can hardly know for
certain how the appearance OF things may change,
and what steps may become necessary to ensure
a permanent tranquility in the province.
In conclusion, let me say, that we have moi
lost any men in the artillery, nor have we any
sick, al the present time-lhat we are all as con-
tented as we can possibly be, and burning with
Impotence 10 hear from our friends in 81. LOUIS,
and our brother soldiers in The South.