Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-14
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG.
Affairs in santa Fc.


into power evidenced both by the existence OF hoses
between Mexico and the United States without previous
declaration Of by either OF them and by many OF the
incidents that have occurred during s progress That az
tcle had been put press before saw IN the St
Louis Republican, interesting letters from Santa
II. furnishing i a forcble elucidaton OF our
remarks, and striking commentary on the claim OF
the Locooco party of the present day to be regard
cd ss the Of that school of politicians,
which, conending for strict and literal construction
at the Constitution in all its provisions, exhibited
peculiar jealousy OF the Executive department. and
earnest deere con6ne ngidy within the limits OF Its
chartered powers We invite the particular attention OF
our readers the facts stated by the writer, and the
Elections naturally suggested by them
SANTA FL. April 90 ls47.
Gentlemen: The mail, which arrived here a few days
Ago brought but few papers, but among them observe
that krsrnyS proceedings m aHRsJng this country
o. the United States To be discussed seems that
Mr. Polk says that General Reamy went beyond his
Instructions Not having seen the instructions, can
not speak the point; but It is certain that there
is something wrong the part oi somebody, though
am sti inclined believe that the full which
his Organic Law OF the Territory OF New Mexico" might
be carried. ioreseen by the General am very
sure that he did anticipate trials and convictions tor
treason against the United Mass though why he should
have gone the length OF appointing Marshal and u. 5
Attorney al ALL seems little ineomprehensble-
Mr. Polk believe, he was only instructed TO promise
Terntona Government, but instead oil that has establish
cd one. BE this may, the whole proceeding beyond
the civil jurisdiction the Territory itesomeihng OF
which absolutely necessurys pretty generally
condemned
The "organic law" very positive its provisions.
The first sentence Is as follows:
The Government OF the United States Of America
dans and establishes the following Organic law for the Ter
Ttory OF said Government"
This was a bold position for the General assume, I'M
ne expected his be sanctioned bv the
Congress OF the Uned States which he probably did
For, when did Mr. Polk become 1.-THE Government full
yas TO Justify the following passage from the said organic
lswl
New Mexico, shall be known and hereafter designated as
the Territory Of New Mexico the United Of
ca and Temporary Government OF said Territory shall
be organized and administered in the manner hereinafter
prescribed"
Now although this only speaks Of temporary Govern.
mtn yet the body OF the organic law provides for the sp
pOnIment OF District Attorney Of the United States,
Marshal &c and the said Attorney actually nppoin
ted by Gen Keany Since them have had indictments
for n court here called "Dsric Court Of the
United States one Of which indictments opened IN these
words: "Tindad Barcelo citizen Of the United NafSs
&c &c. charging the said Barceo with forgetting his al
logiance o the United States" &c, sc!
Perhaps you will wonder how Mr. Barcelo became your
equal in citizenship; but you must ask Mr. Polk.
The "orgsnic law" also provides for the election Of
delegate to Congress, &c, in August, le47 Doubtless
Gen keay supposed that his conquest would have been
acted by the Congress OF the Unon before the period
OF election would arrive. As believe here that such
not the case curious know whether the delegate
al elected, will be ecOgnzed but many of us hope not.
The find their qualifications thus laid down in the
organic law
who then aud for three months next preceding the cleo
too, shall have been residents OF the county district
which they shall appear 10 vote shall be entitled 10 vote for
delegate the Congress Of the United States," sc.
Here naturalzauOn grand scale. But what bes-
ed collection Not five hundred Of them
will know any think OF the size, FORM locality arts COM
or generally OF The United States Such
fellow citizens Very few, indeed, read
write, and the intelligent have clear
ideas OF country.
Verify, annexation" Of such horde Of barbarans and
slaves. novelty IN our history say sldUes for large
proportion OF the Mexican population actually slaves
though in the IN which the term IN
the United States. Refer - Gregg's Commerce OF the
Pfares for an Of the kind OF slavery
which prevails here embracing many ignorant wretches
whom must hereafter hail as our fellOw-citzens.
You cannot, distance possibly appreciate the char
aeior Of the people Of New Mexico. faithful picture
would seem eIaggerson But believe there Is no Amer
here who does regard them ia the same light
Even those who imagine that tins province has resources
recommend it, entertain but low opinion Of the people.
We fear however, that the province will remain part Of
the Union do not wish It, because 1t be
well peopled, unless by born Of the Great Prses;
and such country to usfyit s settlement by in
dusrous Americans The present inhabitants, in that
only have the destiny Of the Indian before them
Ito fade away They cannot be made 10 assimilae 10
population home, and being weakest, must yield
portion Of the blood may be saved by lntermanage, but
the distinctive character OF the population give way
a better one-and that better ought to be here,
because 1t can be better, happier IN the States
This country very different from the fertile region Of
Texas, and think that American farmers would
but a sorry figure sqrattej IN little valleys and depending
irrigation for their crops. An enthusiastic corespon-
dent OF your paper speaks Of increasing the means OF i
Rston, bat he doe- inform how be will procure the
increased supply Of water, many Of the able spots
oil the applied.
Golden dreams INDUCED by the same corrcspOn-
dent IN regard 10 the mineral OF the country
Though cannot speak from actual inspection, yet am
inclined 10 believe these very greatly ostimaed OF
the precious metals, gold alone now wokedii any s
mines exist, they male productive now; and
the yield Of gold large Iron cannotbe made though
the sad to be plenty for want Of wood aud
III % a.
thus country has OF communication with
any other part Of the world.
Cobst ssid exist but Of opinion that u can be
found in greater abundance Ia Missouri.
The gold mines OF Piaeer, for example be er.
tensyey worked for at doubt whether even
Arlesan wells would ensure supply az oil the strata Of
rock 10 thateRon have been damaged by violent vocs
mic action thn it - hardly probable any could be-
iound TO rise to the surface.
Sheep-growing Gf protection was bfJrdcd sgoils the
Indians) might DO made probable not more 30 than ia
Insny paris Of the States Southern Mexico furnishes
market Tor sheep. but prices that would psy any but
Mexican opherds The who have made money by
raising sheep, have hsd abofer st lower prices than
Americans would work for VOLUNTEER.
No remarks OF could odd any force to the facts mar
rated by the intelligent correspondent Of the st. Louis %
per II the President Of the United States has The rghi
when has been consutuuonally wuped To In.
suaci hs officers to establish, any gofon Of the territory
conquered from the adveHay power "orRsnc sw b" In
other words, constitutional boz the name of the Govern
deolses hat the section OF country conquered shall bore
after consue "a Territory 0f tue United States Of Amen.
oa"nud IT, IN pursuance Of the requirements Of THE cor
game law" Legislatures and Judicial Tribunals are N be or.
CANNED, end the uauves of the county absDyod from OIL
icganoc o their own Government g. be converted by
dash Of he pen into "ouyens OF tho United States uud
10 be hung Dc traitors they shall prove fathoss 10 he
new mssisrf, BY attempting throw o the yoke imposed
upon hon. which. although cas.of one than that to
which they have been accustomed they do not like % we'll
ii be may authorize, BOZ The Territory thus Organized
without authority Of law, and by bic own will the election
~ Delegate 60 the Congress oi he United States who
aY and perhaps will BE- OF those newly manufactured
"oitzenswhst limit. beg 90 know DO there to Exc
power II no may authongs such acts what may be-
not DOT What could Queen Victors, Louis PHILIPPE o.,
che absolute Emperor of Russia do more When We
lolk 81 this qposuon. al he sspccs absolutely
staggered The bodness with which this power hes been
sssumed add oxctcsed, and o. The lo sensation which
hes sreed among people, pfobcrba for the quick