The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-27
Interesting Mexican Intelligence.
PROM SANTA FE.

SresH w nat think you VIII DO the effect OF such an
announcement to people whom have been nearly Il
year past fighting hoaxng aud talking into belief that
they are citizens ofthe Tinted enjoy rights
and privileges suchand must suf all the penalties,
when offending that would fall upon the citizens Of the
United States?n
The instructions 20 to say that the laws for the
internal government of New Mexico received the full
sanction of the Pr sident and Of shall proceed
elect members of Legislative Council, and do all
other acts and things that people not quite slaves may
do This is the writer's deduction from the instruc-
tions but think he will find that the election of
members of Legislatures not within the privileges
ferred upon the people of New Mexico fthey cti-
zens can elect members Of legislative body, the dis
tinction must be very nice which will prevent them
from eectng n delegate to Congress
There has been shameful crawshing the part,
the other in this matter Of establishing full grown
territorial government in New Mexico We shall see
how this may be- when all the laid before
Congress, but Gen Kearny in the matter of citizen
ship, has not varied his conduct in California feel
bound to believe that he has not the powers
given to him in regard to New Mexico The Govern
ment has crawfshed
Except in the particulars which we have stated the
letter says all goes before. "Some fugtves from
ches, committing depredations beyond the Moro A
day or two ago they of from Santa Clara, the
two of the party in charge This has occurred doubt
less, from the most culpable neglect Of duty
The writer, abiding to the condition Of things in
Santa Fe, SAYS" One thing must be done speedily.
This military mob must be relieved, must be re-
leved Of them soon; they become lawless and in
subordinate every dayh Spy the instructions lately
received here all the created under the Govern
men for this territory are declared temporary-to
or its possession shall be rsnounced." N''N
Sc We uneasy about the mail from the United
States; in the common of things it should have
been here weeks ago"-S Louis Republican, July IL.
AFFAIRS IN CALIFORNIA.
From the California Star, February 49,
The meeting Of the legislative council will form Of
the most important in the history Of California.
Their action will haves controlling influence upon the
affairs of the country for years 1t is necessary then
that they should be careful cautious and prudent in
ercsng the powers with which they clothed and in
executing the trust reposed in them. There will be
much for them to do and much which designing
will endeavor to induce them to do that they should
frain from doing. Their first should be to enact
such laws best to deveope
Of the territory and ameorate the condition Of the peo
pie The condition of large class of our best citizens
emigrants. Many of them have exhausted all their
in getting to the country and not able to buy
now An early opportunity should be offered these peo-
pie OF acquiring portions of the public domain free Of
to- Be in
who have in the armies and fought the
ties of the country.
gan efficient honest and independent judiciary being
the great buwak Of the liberties of the people, the best
ofensurng order throughout the country and of
speedily securing every class Of citizens their rights
thorough organization Of that department of the terri
oral government ought not to be delayed 1t is Of the
first Importance and demands the prompt action of the
council The present system is worse than none-it Is
worse than anarchy. We have Alcaldes all over the
country assuming the of legislatures issuing
pressing the people Many OF these dignitares have
never before been accustomed to civil duties and lit
greater has completely udded them The pefari-
Gus scheming trickey and specuatng have been prac
tiscd that ever disclosed to the light of hea
ven. To the end therefore that complete and entire
change be made in this department the government
suggest that the whole country be divided into
venst counties that three or more justices of the
be chosen by the people for each county, having
concurrent and coextensve Jurisdiction The territory
should also be divided into three judicial districts for
ua1h ~ Itoh Atsfrt .I.ra aI,o, ha
having the power and being required perform the
ties such officers in the United States The appoint
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judiciary system The supreme court to be composed
OF supreme judge and the three district judges The
election or appointment OF all necessary ministerial Of
hcers would follow matter of course The station
which have for some time past occupied and being
intimately acquainted with many of the most prominen
citizens in different sections of the country has enabled
learn something Of the condition and wishes of the
people, and believe that have the above sugges
tons only echoed the general will Having experienced
the i'll effects of the present system attempt by the
council to perpetuate it would be met by thu most de-
cided opposition the part of the people. The
Gil have it in their power to do great deal Of good and
much that would be preudcia to the interests of the
country We hope however that they will be governed
by patriotic feelings, and endeavor to accomplish the
and refrain from the other Every thing should be
done to assmate nearly practicable at the
time the territorial government of California that
tho other territories Of the United States We have
promised enlightened and liberal government the
conquered people, and it is our duty to establish it
be drawn to the side Of the United States aud that
they be happy and contented under the state
Of affairs
We would earnestly recommend to the Council, the
calling off convention Of the people the first of May
next, to form constitution for the territory
pete civil organization cannot take place without adopt
ing this course and satisfied that 1t would be
the Of uniting the entire population of California
in the glorious effort ofsecurng the permanent domn
ion OF the United States the sountry.The eonven
ton should be large 1t should not DO composed of less
than hundred members "In a multitude of coun.
sels wis he NJ La
body is not apt to be the result Of Interested SIMS
ter motives, as that Of a small one.
In the mean time the legislative council ought to be
increased by appointment to at least, twenty members
that every principal interest in the country may be
represented That body at present too small for de-
Lucrative assembly, and as its action will affect every
interest-eyery interest ought to be represented.
The steamer Bertrand has board for Fort Leavsn-
worth the following articles Of army stores viz AZ bar
re 40 sacks SALT 40 barr els beans 81 barrels of
coffee 30 casks bacon 400 sacks -four 20 barrels Of vine
gor.-St. Louis Union, 18th inst.