Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-25

LATE FROM Ell PASo AND SANTA FE.-Dr N G.
COTE, who arrived in New Orleans from Texas ON the
18th instant puts the Pcayune in possession Of late and
interesting news from Ell Paso, Santa Fe, &c Dr. G,
lett El Paso the 18th OF October with the Govern
ment train OF 100 wagons in the capacity OF surgeon
The train was escorted by two companies Of the third
infantry, under nmand of Capt. w B. Johns. This
command was ordered to Rio Pecos to meet the up
train expected from San Antonio under Major Larkin
Smith, of the 9Th infantry. The train suffered the
greatest priyations throughout the whole route Water
and ue were both scarce an $50 head OF cattle
lost on the plains IN the snow and in the quicksands of
the valley OF the Pecos. Two of the teanlsters were
murdered by the Indians whilst out on hunting ex
cursion.
The train from Ell Paso arrived at the Pecos about ten
days before that from San Antonio, but was detained
about eight days in transporting the Government stores
across the Pecos Ia the wagons Of the Ell Paso tran
Both trains LETT the Pecos, their return the 5h OF
December.
On the way down the Pecos river, near Connoly's
crossings (saYs Dr. Co party Of Camanches came into
camp and evnced the most friendly disposition. They
been on maraudlng expedition, and had run off $50
head OF mules which they had with them and were
taking to their home on the Colorado, Texas The
scene on their approach toward their train as described
to u.s. must have been as wild it was picturesque
They came riding down at a galiop dressed in CAV
coiors painted in every Imaginable fashion, and decora-
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they came whooping and yelling in genuine prairie STYLE
and We're first taken for enemies, but their cry of chow
ae do which they repeated to every one. treasured the
tram Several mules were purchased from them, and
they left the friendly terms and protesting The
| kindest feelings toward the Americans
The Indians at Ell Paso, before the arrival of the Sd
Infantry were very troublesome, having made three de-
scents upon the rancho at Ell Paso and driven off about
400 ANIMALS belonging to the Mexicans and Americans
Dr. Goffe states that the country has been very much
overrated as to its fertility and Importance, although
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| Mexico, which has not yet been developed.
The good lands the Rio Grande from Ell Paso
upwards are reported TO be very limited in extent and
they lie IN narrow tracts not averaging more than halt
mile IN depth from the river back. There also great
scarcity OF timber although the bottom lands are very
men put they require irrigation to make them fertile, on
winch account they never support much OF popu-
! latlon. The whole country between the Rio Grande
and the Pecos is represented barren desert where
great scarcity OF water prevails.
AT Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and other places the
American population are very DESTROYS of coming into
the Union as State. They were to hold convention
at Sante Fe to form constitution during the fall The
oyer that country and insist that conquered by the
United States and not by Texas Great excitement
prevails both in Texas and New Mexico on this account
and 1t was supposed that serious difficulty would
grow out OF the affair.
| MONEY MATTERS TRADE &c--The Boston demand
Tor money continues active There is little or no auc
toneers paper on the market the is too carly
Tor an abundant supply OF that description. CONNER
eal paper is freely taken at per cent for prime short
bills, 60 days to months these dates, al per
cent; and at very long maturity per cent,
The New York Post of Monday afternoon says
There still but little inquiry this morning for foreign
exchanges for sterling, especially The bills are in
ample supply. Southern Cotton bills are offered at II
per cent; West India bills at per cent; French ex-
change is in moderate demand at 5.3ls 80 Hamburg,
3oa33!; Amsterdam, 40a4O4, and Bremen 77a774
There is very active demand for money and under
the influence OF demand to pay duties, the banks are
calling in some OF their loans that they may better &C.
commodae their friends Other parties, howe YER are
in abundance to supply the need and call loans have
been made this morning at per cent.