The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-25
Latest from Santa Fe-Fight with Indians

Correspondence of st. Louis Reveille, Sept III
Our volunteer troops have had another severe fight,
with the Apaches and Eutsws, the 18th of last
month. part of .hem that had been committing de-
predations in the neighborhood Of Taos pursued
beyond the Ratone mountains by Capt Boake, of the
Missouri Mounted Regiment, and sixty men, On
coming up with them small skirmish ensued but the
Indians instantly retreated leaving behind come 80
head of horses and mules Major Rey nolds followed
with one hundred and fifty men, Joined the advance
taneers, as guides they continued the pursuit and
soon came up with detachment Of the Indians, num-
beripg four hundred strong; fight ensued, which
lasted nearly three hours, and was ended by the In
dams retreatipg leaving twenty-five Of their number
dead on the field. Two Of our men were killed, and
six wounded Among the wou nded are Capt Salmon
and 9 Old Bill williams" the noun taineer, whose arm
badly shattered The latter, notwithstanding his
wound, fought through the whole engagement It is
hoped that this fight will have good effect on these
Indians and deter them from their marauding excur-
sions We have good reason to believe that many Of
Price was to evacuate Chihuahua on the goth ult;
part of his troops already on the march to this
prepare depart for the States the regular
troops arrive. public meeting has been called here
territory # would amuse and instruct you to see the
regular growth of politics in this State and how
certain men are enaesyorng lead of in the race for
| popularity. Lieut. Allen, Of ST. Louis, arrived here
| safe with his recruits, few days since.
Willard Fillmore on Native Americanism.
The following correspondence between some of
our Native Americans and the Hon. M. Fillmore,
| before appeared in print and may be of some in
| telest TO our readers:-
| BosToN June 10th, 1S4S
Hon MILLARp FILLMORE:
SR-ln consequence of the resignation of H. A. s.
Dearborn, the Native American candidate for Vice
President nominated by the National Convention at
Philadelphia in July last, have been requested by
some Of our Native American friends of Massach
to correspond with you, to ascertain your views in
regard to the principles Of the Native American party
You will please inform me Of your views in relation to
| the following points
First-Are you in favor Of repeal of the naturai-
zation laws Of the United States? If SO, you in
favor Of excluding foreigners from participating the
elective franchise until they have been here at least
| twenty-one years?
tax upon all foreigners who may hereafter land upon
our shores of $3.50 each, to such extent as to
protect the American mechanic from foreign compet-
ton in the domestic labor market
An early to the interrogatores propou nded
is solicited am, sir your obedient servant and fell
low citizen, JOHN +. GOWEN.
ALBANY, June IL, 1s4s
SIR have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your letter Of the 10th inst in which you desire
views certain points in your letter These
inquiries doubtless addressed to consequence
OF my recent nomination for the Vice Presidency; but
while never have and trust never shall shrink from
any official responsibility which may be cast upon me,
am admonisbed by the experience Of Others that,
candidate Of the party that has put me in nomina-
tion am not at liberty now to make up and publish
my political faith wing convention, without solicit
tation part has nerously taken upon trust;
and IL there be other sect party that have su
Gent confidence in my patriotism and integrity to
give me their support on the conditions, shall
be grateful for the favor but must to ALL that my
past conduct is the only pledge give for fure
must be at liberty when called upon TO act.
to do what think is right
Trusting that If you do not concur with me in opn-
ion to the propriety Of the course which have
adopted you will at least believe when say that
drespect intended Co you, those for whom you
speak in declining TO express my opinion on the sub
j6cts TO which you refer. ] remain truly yours
WILLARD FILLMORE.