The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-08-29
IMPORTANT FROM NEW MEXICO.
Sr LOUIS. Augurt 20. 1850.


The Republican has received intelligence from
Santa Fe to the 10th ult. The elections under
the State Constitution Of New Mexico took place
on the Goth of June, and resulted in the choice
of Dr. Henry Connolly for Governor, and Eman-
uel Alvarez for Lieutenant Governor William
s. Messerdy was elected Representative to Con-
gress by 500 majority over Hugh N. Smith. Mem
bers Of the Legislature were also elected, and
this body convened at the time appointed by the
State Constitution, when some curious scenes
were enacted
The parties are diyided-one advocating Ter
ritorisl and the other State Government A
member Of the Senate presented his credentials
and was admitted but it being Afterwards found
that he would not vote with the majority, he was
excluded from taking his seat, and his opponent
admitted. Hereupon number of the Senators
and Representatives withdrew, leaving the House
without quorum. The remaining members
took upon themselves the responsibility Of filling
the vacant seats with men enough TO form a quo
rum, and proceeded with the business. Major r.
H. Whitemsn and Major F. A. Cunningham,
both late paymasters in the United States army,
were elected United States Senators
The Indians were continuing their depreda-
tions throughout all parts of New Mexico
An express, which left Santa Fe several days
after this party, brought sealed dispatches and
orders Tor (, UUO Stanu OF arms
The wife of Captain Eustin, of United States
army, died at Santa Fe on the goth Of July
The crops in New Mexico were very fine and
promising
Major Whiteman is expected to arrive here
tSt. Louis) in q FEY days on his way to Wash
ington.
While we rejoice at the organization Of State
Government in New Mexico, and the election Of
Senator's and a Representative to Congress, we
must express the earnest hope that the sNnodnI
conveyed in the above telegraphic despatch rela-
tive to the illegal and disorderly proceedings in
the Legislature, is untrue Ii is incredible, that
a people, who have exhibited in all else the am
plest evidence of their capacity for selfgovern-
ment, would disgrace themselves by proceedings
unworthy of IN Indian Council 1t is not i'm
probable that some enemy to the independence of
New Mexico may have Intentionally perverted
the facts That some difficulty may have occurred
10 the organization of the Legislature is highly
probable; but that the majority should first vote
in member, and then deliberately vote him out,
because he thought proper to side with the mi
nority, is not to be believed.
rae 1Onew--. = the latest news from that
! mighty power, Texas5and goes Se rounds of the
Press as Important
New ORLEANS, August %, 1850.
Galveston dates of the 18th of June have been
received. The Legislature met on the 18th The
Governors message was received. 1t proceeds to
speak of the unwarrantable assumption Of power of
the Federal Executive, by direct interference with
the municipal affairs Of the sovereign State 1t
pronounces discussion useless No reliance must
be placed on the delusive hope Of Justice to
! Texas; but we must assert and maintain our
rights at all hazards and to the last extremity.
The only course left is the immediate adoption
of necessary measures for the occupation of Santa
| Fe with ample force to repel the arrogant and
rebellous spirit existing. Should such measures
produce conflict with the present authorities,
unMwfully established, and shake the Confederacy
to its centre, Texas will stand exonerated before
the world Authority is asked to raise supplies
for two mounted regiments for the occupation of
Santa Fe; also for military force sufficient to
enable civil authorities to execute the laws. Il
says, however willing Texas may be to dispose of
portion Of her northwestern territory, no re-
spectacle party could accept the propositions en-
braced in the Compromise bill but if PROPOSE.
ton had been offered to purchase that part north
Of $40 latitude, with proper guaranty and observ-
ance of the rules of annexation, it would have
been satisfactory
The news of the engrossment Of Mr. Pearce's
Senate bill with the Presidents message respecting
| Governor Bells letter, was received at Galveston
on the 18th, and produced great dissatisfaction
The papers say the message will arouse feelings
of indignation throughout the State, not easily
allayed.