The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-27

OCT. u.-Cn tne Clmmerone route TO Santa
Fe, the scene of Indian depredations is chiefly
between what is called the "Pawnee Fork" aud
Cimmerone river, a distance Of say two hundred
miles; yet the road is by no means safe, even un-
I'll you arrive within the frontier settlements of
New Mexico. We travelled most Of the way
with three companies of the mounted regiment
and attribute our safety through the Indian coun-
try, to the fact that the military were with US
as from signs frequently seen, there is doubt
the Indians were constantly around, watching
for favorable opportunity to attack us, but we
were always vig'lant, and thus escaped am
plains: Every thing will depend upon The mate
rial of which the command is composed. Little
need be expected if it Is made up of officers and
men who sought the service because they had
nothing to do at home to keep them from starv-
ing. God knows there are enough such in the
service already. Every coffee house
in Santa Fe, and their name is legion, was pro.
part icularly the national game of "monte" In,
temperance and public disorder-the never fail
ing attendants of gaming-prevailed in the city.
BY order of the commanding officer, gaming Of
were forbidden to sell liquor to soldlers-fan-
dangos were not allowed except on certain con-
dltlons and terms. A Provost Marshal was APP
pointed to enforce these orders As if by magic
the whole condition OF things was changed. All
this has been brought about by the energetic, and
at the same time judcious, exertons Of Colonel
Easton, who has been industrious and indefati-
gable in the discharge of his various duties; at
the same time has kept himself aloof from the
temptations which easily beset every Ameri-
can who comes here-whatever be his rank or
station. Thoroughly acquainted with the duties
Of his military profession, he has exhibited in
his daily life and manners the example of we'll
bred American gentleman-an example seldom
seen here, and which has not been lost upon
these people. All classes, Mexicans, and others,
civil and military, are loud in their praise Of
him. only speak the sentiments of every one
here, when | say that no officer since General
kearny left enjoys so universally the good will
s,I Ill al. i Il
the present moment. Yet much which know
he contemplated doing. towards redeeming this
city, is left undone since he was superseded
in command-bnt during his brief career as
cure for him name which will be long remem-
bered here with much honor. The st. Louis
battalion is rapidly improving in drill and disci-
the drill is acknowledged to be superior to any
volunteer regiment OF last year. The
battalion is doing weli-as an evidence, there is
none sick-that is dangerously Yin the whole
rooms once occupied by the Mexicans, which
have since been repaired and altered, SO that
they are very cOnvenient-with an excellent
parade ground in front. The Adjutant, Lieut..
Holmes, IS, next to Col. Easton the best officer
IN the battalion. He has been most diligent in
his application to his profession--and now &C.
quits himself not, only with credit to himself,
lar regiment He is highly esteemed by every
officer and soldier of the battalion, and by all
who know him, as good officer and unimpeach-
able gentleman.
The Mexicans all seem quiet, and are attend
ing to their regular business; yet many who
pretend to know, say that all this quiet is but the
calm which precedes the storm-that general
insurrection is brewing, and may at any moment
break out. Others, again, who also pretend to
understand the Mexlcans here, say there is no
danger to be apprehended. / am strongly in
clined to the opinion that nothing serious is at
| hand. Among these people, there are many
| who are always ready for row--upon the slight
| est pretence-but believe the majority are alike
| Indifferent whether the Great Mogul or James
| X Polk rules over them, provided they can sell
| their grapes, peaches, corn and red peppers, and
smoke their segars In peace.
An express. consisting of a captain and lieut.
| tenant ana hiteen men, started for Washington
Yesterday; The captain is bearer of dispatches
from head quarters here, sent by the command
| ing. officer, Col. Newly, of the Illinois foot.
| The Missouri regiment is not in
as good condition as the st. Louis Battalion.
| The appointment of Col. Price as Brigadier
General is by no means popular here.
his command while here was In a constant state
| OF disorganIzation-no order-no discipline. /
could fill sheet with authentic accounts of the
deplorable state, not only of his immediate COM
mand, but OF the affairs Of this post while he was
commanding officer, so far as he had the ma
nssgement. One fact willsuffice: A private, whom
know, and believe to be a man of truth, told
| me that at one time there was not an officer or
commissioned offer Of his company on duty;
that they used up their ratlons, and were obliged
| 10 sead private to the Colonel to know what to
| do-and 1t was some days and with great diff
Guilty that they at last obtained subsistence!
IL Efforts have been made to have
Col. Easton appointed Governor of New Mexico
Petitions have been circulated, and signed by
almost all the inhabitants and officers OF the va
rious regiments, to have the appointment made;
but 1t IL understood that he does not like to be
| separated from his command-i it goes south he
wishes TO go with it. / am inclined to think
| nothing will be done here until Price arrives,
unless an outbreak is attempted. The force now
here Is more than enough to hold this whole
| country. Cor. st. Louis Nep Era, 18Th inst.