Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-20

ces. In few years her increase in oonuln,I.u
wealth viii give her political influence and thereby oa
ment which has hitherto been denied 10 her weatne.
IS Indeed destined TO be the Empire State of the Souh s
How TIE L. STATES GOT POSSESSION OF s.sr.,.
LETTER FROM GOV. ARMIJO TO GEN KEapNEo
TRANSLATED from the original Spanish. BY X. f. PARK,
MILITARY Posi- oS SANTA FE Arc - IS.J
Your note OF the lst instant, dated at Camp Arkons
advised Inc that BY order OF your Government and IL a
o the annexation of the Department of Texas III. Rio
del Norle from It's mouth 10 is source has been decaS
your Government 10 be the division line between ,b.,
partment and this Rcpubic and that in virtue az hi ue
have orders 10 take possession of The greater part NJ
rllory contained within the Department, OF which b.e
Charge Offering that the inhabitants will remain ou
heir avocaons, they shall be in their property M
sons and religion without being molested in any marp
anc that otherwise they shall be treated as enemies mag
'"e Responsible for the blood that may be shed.
AS your communication involves various question. !;
WIN oe necessary Tor me TO reply 10 them in the order thew
merit AS 70 the assumption and declaration By your G.
veincn. OF these boundary limits can in case agree
" .e i"e'' mat the boundary which has been r.
Spanish Government is situated in another very da s
positions that II the boundary OF Texas corresnonds
territorial Department OF New Mexico before annexaon
she cannot alter the boundary line unless nv G,ven,
acknowledge II rs established by priority and ,ha, nv
eminent can only concede the Rio del Nore the lin
which You refer, at the settlement of existing diicur h.
tween both Governments; in other manner can ia
QUESTION BE- considered legal although You NIGH &
coed IN taking possession OF II peaceably.
The people in would rise BIZ sir,ul,aneou, u,s,
TO prevent me from carrying ont yoIr in,maon Of diy.
ing up tie Department.
l Mother willing, ought, able TO resist ,hs r.
fofmance OF my duties General Governor sna As us,
citizen, the will OF me people; and guided in r
forming my duty BY their !shes will place myself a, ,h
head and advance 10 Las Vegas where will esatli,h ms
head quarters suggesting you that without cr,,s,
with your forces the Rio del Tapcyo from these ,wo ,
lions we will enter, you WISH into friendly neyo,ja,in,
concerning the matter, since entertain with Yourself N.
mutual desire 10 prevent he euson OF blood In cas-.
which, II II he ayoit,i bv any means 10 reso,,,
aiiy viii recol IN me- because scp.escryaiion is hin,
natural th.' Tor this he who find. himself onen,
aggrcyed should resist the dsiurbcr OF his repos- ara M
the as have ;an su!iicency Of oops 10 ems,
Die me 10 operac In repeiiing the nggress,r.
AN determined TO open The door for frank discussion
the present question, in Order that ts Justice 81 nv
claim the nesrlevcd iary is established, the seemet,
may be in conformity with the rights vi na;oas art n.
honor of both Republics.
appreciate the sentiments Of peace end friend hi, y
profess and desire 10 respond In tho mannsf sine.
wish IL coincide with your views, gu; shall De- a. hays
before stated careful 10 maintain wi,hou, ,srnish The
uppertaipn. 10 nv country.
Captain Cooke will You Of the kind rec .,,ion
which you. recommendation hns obtained IL. him
Please accept, in tho spirit they ocet my as.
surances of respect and consideration.
God preserve you MANY years
E. ARMIJO, General of Division.
Tc the Com. Of the U. S. Army, Col. S. W. KEARNY