Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-28

tration.
There existed sufficient reasons why these men,
should have been removed by Mr.. Polk, but why
Gen. Taylor should remove them under these
circumstances, cannot conjecture, unless he
thinks that such uncertain men will not do, under
any administration.
We hope the next batch Of democratic office
holders will not turn their backs upon the demo-
cratic press. The lukewarmness of such selfish
partiza ns," no doubt, caused the defeat of the
democ ratio party, and they are the first ones who
ought TO "suffer."
Van Buren, and Santa Ee Irade.-We give be-
low highly interesting article from the Santa Fe
Republican, showing the probability of that terri
tory becoming a rival Eldorado. The Republican
speaks of the obstacles in the way 10 profitable
operations in the mines and placers in Santa Fe,
being the incursions and depredations of the In
dians. Such instances of interruption will not
occur under Uncle Sans regime. The practical
bility of keeping the Utas and Apaches a a res
Pectable distance is not questioned. Will it pay !?
That is the questions; and it seems it is answered
affirmatively. Thus will be opened an active
overland trade 10 Santa Fe, and no poin, is so well
suited for that trade as Van Buren. This city,
the most commercial town on the Western From
tier, the nearest navigable point 10 Santa Fe, on
the most eligible route, which is shorter and bet
ter" than any other known. DR.. Josiah Gregg
the wel-known Trader. and author of the :. Com
merce of the Praries." who made a trip with a
caravan and merchandise, amounting to $50, 900.
in 1910 aud A. pronounces it the Shortest safest
and most certain route. stating that it intersect-
ed with fewer troublesome streams and precipitous
passes, and aboundng in abundance Of timber,
grass, and water.
We expect, ere long, to witness lourshing
trade between this point and Santa Fe. Gregg
made the trip out from Webber's Falls, in rs
days and in, from San Miguels, in 50 days. But
he made both trips under adverse circumstances
The trip under ordinary circumstances. with pro.
per outfit. we believe. can be made in 45 DAYS
Pack mule companies can perform it in less than
25 days.
The following communication has been laid on
our table, and from personal acauaintance with
the writer, and his sources of information. we
have no doubt of their entire correctness AtnII
events, the subject is worthy Of the serious consi-
deration of capitalists.
The attention of many persons is being turned
TO the gold mines and pacers abundant in this
territory. We have heard the most iattering ac-
counts Of the abundance of gold to be found al the
great Sangre de Crisle Gold Mines about so miles
north of Don Fernandez de Toas, and we have
seen the sworn declarations of some OF the mos,
respectable citizens of Taos valley, as 10 their
visits TO these mines, which afford the most ample
evidence of their great wealth. Oribees a res
pectable citizen of the Arroya, and Don Carlos
OrtIves, on visit TO these mines, worked two
days with nothing but wooden shovel did not
dig more tnan half yard, and obtained eighty
dollars IN gold. -Four others, in the year IS43.
brought IN $500 in gold DUST after ten days. work.
The great difficulty which has heretofore prevent.
ed the working of these mines, has been the war
between the Utas and Mexcans, and since the on.
trance OF the Americans, the war with the Apo
ches; but since treaty with the Apaches has
been made by Gov. Washington, we hone TO see
them actively worked and explored. The pro-
prletors of the Sangre de Criste claim, and who
have title from the Mexican government. are
poor men without capital to work the mines. and
have empowered Capt. St. Vrain. of this place to
form company for working them If this is
done, we have no doubt that it will greatly benefit
the northern part of the territory. We have the
promise of more information in relation 10 these
mines, which, al future time, will be presented
TO the readers of the Republican,