The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-10
From The 81. Louis Republican, June -.

Later New mexico.
We are indebted TO Mr. f. X Aubry, now at lndepend-
ence Tor file OF Santa Fe papers from the Sd 10 the 3oh
Nav forwarded 10 by steamboat. We give the sub
The rejection OF the nomination of Hugh N Smith. TO
be secretary of the Territory OF New Mexico seems 10
created quite sensation among The people Of Santa
Fe Several communications, strongly condemnatory OF
this act appear IN the papers and the Sd OF May there
large and respectable meeting held IN the Court
house Tor the purpose OF ectng public sentiment the
subject J l.. Collins presided, and William McGroory
acted secretary The president, taking the chair
explained the object OF the meeting He regarded the
lection OF Mr. Smith outrage upon the people OF
New Mexico. The feelings and interests OF the Terri
tory not consulted, and justice TO Mr.. Smith de-
manded an expression OF public sentiment
committee was then appointed, consisting OF Dr. J.
D. Robinson, Candida Ortiz and Merrill Ashurst, 10 re.
port resolutions This done. The resolutions de-
clare that Hugh ~ Smith claims and enjoys the conf.
man. and a gentleman that his rejection by the Senate
OF the United States for the office OF secretary OF the
Territory has filled them with modification, and they re-
gard outrage both upon the feelings and interests
of the whole Teory that if they cannot have his ser
secretary they regard them OF too much value
TO be lost to the Territory and call upon the people TO
rebuke the spirit OF seconalism and secret Juggling by
which he sacrificed; that they therefore nominate
him to represent them in the senate of the Territory from
the counties OF Santa Fe and San Miguel; that they will
also appoint committee to search out the secret inu-
ences" if any such there be, by which this rejection was
broug ht about; and that they recommend meetings
throughout the Territory to express their dsappIooa
unanimously adopted Mr. Smith acquiesced in the
nomination, and although there number OF popu
lar candidates he was elected.
assembage of three four thousand Apaches in the VI
cinity OF La Cuesla and San Miguel, making pottery
which they expect to exchange for supplies Ghacon
their great chief, visited the palace at Santa Fe, and
stated that the Cumanches were to hold grand council
at Bosque Redondo, the Rio Pecos, the first June
not know the design of the meeting blu, feared that some
mischief intended, the Cumanches were at war
on the other sde'-that is. with Texas The Gazette
thinks that the Cumanches have some dark scheme on
foot and that this meeting of savage chiefs is to insure
Governor Calhoun and Col Monroe paid visit to
Anton Chico where they expected to meet the Apaches
who under promise to be there the 18th May to re-
ceve supplies ordered for their relief Lieutenant Chap
man and his dragons there, but the Indians had
arrived could any clue be had TO their where
about.
The election for members OF the first territorial legsa-
took place on the 10Th May and was holly con-
tested The respective parties in the election al Santa Re
equally voen, in their charges OF fraud and corrup
tion and the Gazette THINKS Inc stories of both parties
are correct and that " there have been gross mposi
TONS dsgraceful frauds, and bareaced pejues" CON-
The legislature is composed of the following mem
| bers:
| REPRESENTATIVES,.
Taos county -Theo, Wheaton, bio Gonzales, Pas
Martinez, Ray. Cordova, and Mig. Mascarenas
Rio Arriba-DIego SalazaI, Caledonia Valdez, Ger
Jarsmlo. J. A: Manzanares; Ramon Vigel
i
SIN M.gueI-M s. Quntana, M. S. Romero. Hilario
1 Gonzales.
| Santa Aana.-Jose A. Sandoval.
| BernaiHo.-J Crst. Armijo,J Seandro Perea, 5. M
Baird.
Vaieneia-J Cruz Baca, Juan Jose Chaves. VIM. c.
Skinner.
Soeorro-Juan Torres, Escapua Vigil.
SENATE
FIRST Distriet-T Taos and Arriba "A Jose Martinez
George Gold Vicente Martinez, Pablo Gaegos Antonio
Ortiz.
/ Second Distriet-Santa Fe and San Migud.-Hugl
N. Smith, j. f. Ortiz, tyicaro,) Jose r Leyba, cura
Cabezade Baca J. Man. Gallegos, (cura)
/ Fourth Disfrict-Vdiencid and Socorro.-Juan Cris
tova Chaves Fran Antonio Olero, Florenune CASTILLO
On the goth May, the principal chief OF the Cumanches
with few warriors and squaws, paid vlsii 10 I'M
Palace and had a talk with the governor. They wer,
from Bos9ue Redondo, where The tribes were gathenns
for council and brought with them captive boy belong
ing 10 Durango. This boy was purchased by the gov
ernor with the view of returning HIM to his parents
The Indians comfortably quarteTed near the Palace
hut during the night they decamped, apparently IN grea
ALARM they left behind their mules, blankets, and va
nous Announcements The cause OF the fight is no
stated but il feared that malicious person haC
been instrumental in doing II, 10 augment the borde
difficulties. The Cumanche chef, IN his talk, said
THE Cumanches IN peace with all people this sld'
OF Chihuahua but not from that down. We are u
friendship with the Apaches. The Uiahs have not beer
yaoes" He promised 10 return in two moons, anc
bring chiefs with power to bind all the nation.
The Gazette expresses great surprise al an army orde
which requires that army officers shall hereafter pay al
the charges OF transportation, &c, upon ihelr supplies
from The States 10 the various posts which they may
be stationed That paper thinks great injustice Is done
10 the officers by this order.