The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-27
BLOODY AFFAIR IN NEW
XTCO.

The intelligence received ofan uprising of
he inhabitants in New Mexico, the murder
IGoyernor Bent, and The massacre ofubout
mnty Americans, is confirmed by letters
nom Independence, published in the ST, Luis
Republican, ofthc Sth inst. 1t appears from
the account that the conquest ofNew Mexico
is no, ufer all, n boodless one, The people
arc unwilling to "stny" conquered. The fol-
lowing statements seem 10 be confirmed
There has been an extensive instruction
At Taos. All Spaniards having any sympa-
XIV with Americans were compelled 10 make
their escape. Governor Bent, Stephen Lee,
sheriff, Gen. Elliot Lee, Henry Sale and 20
Americans killed. The Instruction had made
formidable headway-the iusurrectionsts
sending expresses all over the country to
raise assistance.
The number engaged in the outbreak ut
Taos was about 600, aud they were endeav-
orng TO inrite the Indians TO hostIlieS, and
we're making preparations TO take possession
of Santa Fe. The Americans nj Santa Fe
numbered abou; 500. 1t was thought that
Santa Fe would be captured, and that the in
,urreconists would probably cut offour sup
plies. The representations made to Col. Don
phan, that chihuahua would he easily con-
Qlcred, were evidently intended to entrap
him.
Vhr McXicans are confident of capturing
l@Doni plan and liis command of about six
b@red men. They assert that they will
ms>lcre every American in New Mexico,
nd c0nticate their goods. A letter from Ii.
lbert, L. >. topographical engineer, ola lat
date, confirms the above intelligence
all
orcements are strenuous. Eight leading
men were engaged in the conspiracy, and
made fun confession 9th whole plot.
A letter from another correspondent states
tia! news had been received of Col. DonipIlan
who had taken possession of FL Paso. 4 let
or had been received mt FL Paso by the Mex
cans, from the Governor of chihuahua, in
which he said that Gen. Wool was within 3
days march of Chihuahua. This was intend
ed TO deceive the Americans, AID induce Col.
Doulphan to venture down to Join Wool
The only chance of his escape is TO retreat
\ eek to Santa Fe. He will he certain to be
attacked by forces sent from chihuahua
These gentlemen think the weakened Condi-
ion of the Americans in New Mexico, bv the
catering Of The forces, will give the MeXi-
cans such an advantage, that they may relakc
the country, massacre all the Americans, and
conhscAtc all the goods Of the traders. The
letter concludes as follows
Wo be 10 the American array, If al these
things are true, Sec the effects of weak
and mhecie administration. In the first
place, projecting WGol's expedition against
CbiIaIma, ana tken ordering lin 10 abal-
don& after having dishanded the third regi-
heHt thai was rHnstcTcd into service at Fort
L@1venwcrth. One Of the two ought most
reTlaluIy 10 have been carried out. Another
fe9lment is most certainly needed now, to
eIaEe New Mexico, and assist Doniphnn to
'aIlurc chihuahua. The whole military op-
f@l9ns against Santa Fe and chihuahua
We're greatly weakened by the sending Ger
Aeerney TO California. This was ye.y ooI
step. '
BIZ The truth is, that the whole countrv j.
Ic 10, worth good regiment of soldiers WEbnt
HIthey do with with it after thew have s"L
Naed IT. 1t is fit for nothing bu, nIocl, Ma
n rns-whIte people err live there Ms Wife
ave So .ord by intelligent men, who
-on the whole of New Mexico, that it
o,be poorest country that uley have ever
feen
What is to become ofFolk and his war. it
too much for the wisest heads to predict,
except only thut he will retire from the Presi-
lentlal chair covered with shame and dis
trace. hear none of his friends, in this
part the country, defending his measures.
PEws AND PEOPLE. Rev. S. X. Lathrop,
pastor ofthe Bratle street Church in Boston