Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-05

SIR:-The people of New Mexico have formed and
ratified Republican Constitution elected under Sem
Capital to seek for New Mexico's admission into the
Union.
Besides the threatened invasion by Texas which the
President has taken steps to prevent and the actual da
invasion Of Indians the rights of the people of New
Mexico being invaded by the commander Of
the 9th Military Department.
He has declared his intention of resisting the opera
ton of the Government ratified by vote OF six thou
sand hundred and sevenyone thirty nine with
all the his disposal, and of maintaining the
military supremacy which has heretofore obtained, al
though the has never been made or approved by
the Congress, and is utterly repugnant to the declared
will of the inhabitants
The maintenance by violence of the military govern
ment extends not only to the form of government but
also to the civil officers whose conduct in the past has
much increased the disgust of the people for the anti
republican government under which they have suffered
The division of parties in the recent elections having
been authorities against people, resulted such contests
invariably WILL when the people know their rights, and
knowing dare maintain them, the defeat OF the
thOrlties, and must be considered vote oil want OF
kconfdence in the military commanders ministers
The military commanders proclamations, throwing
the whole power and control of the elections ncludng
the designation of precincts nomination OF Judges, and
making returns the hands Of the authorities the
army office holders, Judges prefectos, acades, sheris,
alquaziles iaors contractors suffers. governors in
terpreors &c. and the large of the employees of
the department all in vain brought
against the people, Yet, after triumph over such in
uences, the of the United States are about being
turned against her citizens force upon them govern
which, having failed protect life, liberty proper
IT, the free Of religion. is in direct violation OF
the guarantees of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidago.
The lately repudated civil authorities in order to the
maintenance of their positions, have Systematically poi
soned the public mind of the United States in represen-
ting the people of New Mexico incapable of self
government; and plan is developing itself, back
ed by the bayones of the general government to tor
ture by of OPPRESSION the inhabitants into acts OF
resistance and violence which (acs) be used
arguments to prove their incapacity.
have deemed it my duty avail myself of the ear
lest opportunity inform you, sir that the commander
of the 9th military department., protesting to act by
by virtue of authority from the Executive, and disre
gardng the precedents of Oregon and California is APP
propratng power which conferred by the Constitution
upon the Congress- the which, Congress exercising
can only safely be trusted with the people.
The NAL administration of anti-republlcan form oil
government has caused many native New Mexicans to
retain their character Mexican citizens has founded
hourishing colony beyond the limits of the United
States and has decreased materially the number of In
habitants of New Mexico. The continuance of the
system will increase disgust among the inhabitants
of the Colony; and should unfortunately for the nation
al good faith and the well being of New Mexico, Texa:
jurisdiction be extended the cup will be full, and New
Mexico depopulated.
/ have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, Your ob't servt.
r. III. WEIGHTMAN,
EIorfN Merico