The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-11
Gov. caihoun,s ne sage.

Gov, Caihoun's Message.
We are indebted TO the poIiteness OF Gov Calhoun OF
New Mexico, for a pamphlet copy OF his first annual
message We pleased to see that contains no ALA.
sion 70 party politics, but exclusively devoted TO mat
tiers apperaining to the Territory We copy thai portion
OF II which is of general interest;
al the prosperity of this Territory was less dependent
upon an early and liberal disposition OF the public lands
belonging 70 the United States the propney Of alludng
the subject might be somewhat questionable There are
bui lew II one, who tell you which public
questions settled Unless his country is thoroughly ex
plored, The value of public lands be known
is hoped and believed will be surveyed and put upon
me market at an early day Before this be accom-
pshed the Wild Indians around US must be subjected 10
proper restraints
That class Of the population of this Territory who
have retained the tile and rights of Mexican citizens
should be incorporated and regarded part and portion
OF the political community OF New Mexico, Many of
hese people Were mlsled and precipated into the act
when seems 10 have been election 10 retain the char
acel OF Mexican citizens But is not believed that that
legal formay has been Observed in the supposed cleo
uon, which should deprive this class OF the population OF
The rights and privileges which pertain to those who were
not msed The Congress or the Judiciary OF the United
States only remedy this matter We all know that
many OF The most intelligent, Vrtuous, and wealthy cit
zens residing in New Mexico regret the indscretons
which have placed them in false position They rank
with the very best citizens OF the Territory, and none
more patriotic and devoted TO the interests OF
mon country. From the foregoing statement you will
readily conclude and justly too, that am fully prepared
to recommend TO you such action as will tend to permit
each and every of them TO become citizens OF this
Territory if it shall be their pleasure to do so.
To accomplish this end recommend the legislature
to call the attention OF the government OF the United
States to this subject and submit to the Congress OF the
Union the pTopriety OF passing law authorizing in
plain and simple way aprocess by which these excellent
citizens may become part and parcel OF the people OF
New Mexico entitled to all the rights and privileges Of the
more fortunate The merorous character OF this class
OF orr resident population authorizes TO urge this
matter 10 your favorable consideration.
Mara nf Ifcn nFnh
Territory than that OF proper disposition OF Pueblo
friends What should do with them They
here midst, surrounded by New Mexican popu
aton, and, rlghully IN my opinion, without authority
to mngle in political affairs These people, how
ever necessarily have the protection that is
afforded to the most favored 1t is well known fact
that they portions OF the richest valley lands in this
Territory and why should they be exempt from paying
Just proportion OF the taxes which must be raised 10
support the territorial government Concede this point,
and another question necessarily arises. They tax
ling residents but not aliens and you prepared 10
elevate them to full fellowship cannot recommend
such union. But is inevitable they he slaves
(dependents equals, early removal 10 better To-
cation for them and our own people must occur. This
subject is OF vast import, and should be well consd-
cred and, If you agree with me, Congress should be
noralzed an relation 10 the position which you may be
pleased to assign to them II IS perhaps advisable to pass
authorizing the extension of the laws OF this Ter
ory over the Pueblo Indians within its borders, post
ponng their extension TO such period may be neces-
saIy consult the government OF the United States IN
reference 10 the policy TO- be pursued with these Indians
however, recommend that if any of the
Puebos should manifest desr to abandon their sepa
rate existence people, the laws OF the Territory
be Immediately extended over them, under such Iegua
tons you may prescribe.
" The wild Indians who encircle New Mexico, and
who commit their murders and depedatlons and seize
captives Immediately in the vicinity oil towns and
ranches, must be brought into proper subsection,
terminated Their daring and impudence equalled
only by their butcheries and devastation and
dissertations In order be able defend resides,
and protect the persons and property OF the Territory.
efficient militia system should be adopted, and munitions
OF war procured Volunteer associations are objects OF
special regard in the States and Territories and recon-
mend you TO encourage such associations as the suIes
defence against outbreaks either at home or abroad The
government OF the United States Will take 10 protect
the interests OF this Territory 10 the extent that
other portions OF the Union are protected Our isolation
causes delays that are 10 be regretted but IN very
short period we may expect that ample protection OF
which the American family may proudly boast
The heavy losses 10 which the people OF this Terri
tory have been subjected by of the inadequate
protection afforded Them should receive consideration.
and the subject should be laid before the Congress OF the
United States for such acton as justice may dictate
" Past defacaons and recreancles OF public officers
should admonsh the Legislature 10 guard for the future
the public moneys, and provide suitable penalties for all
officers who shall abuse their public trust. Whether
such officers should be permitted the right OF suffrage and
of holding office subsequent a conviction for embeZze-
ment, connving al an embezzement or premedaied
Official wrong against an individual or The Territory
may well be doubted and the subject OF tins paragraph Is
submitted 10 your judgment.
IL will be necessary for you 10 give some instructions
in reference 10 present deiaultes The extent of their
deiacaons is not known which il is important TO
tain and if possible and if such officers cannot
be otherwise punished, let them be held up Tor public
apprehension.
!. The various laws which you may pass requiring
pendtures and contingent fund will doubtless be pro-
yided for in your tax and appropriation bills. BY the
latter clause OF the 18th section OF the organic law you
will perceive what provisions the Congress of the United
States bound make defray expenditures for
tngences the expenses oil the legislative assembly, the
printing OF the laws, and othet incidental expenses"