The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-04-12
A Mail from New Mexico.

The Western Mail, on the Sd instant, brought the
81. Louis Republican two numbers of the " New
Mexican" paper recently revived in Santa Fe,
the latest date of which il the 4t ult 1t advises us
of the Inauguration of the new Governor of New
Mexico, James S. Calhoun, which was done with
considerable parade. A procession was formed
and on its arrival at the Government house. an in.
augural address was delivered, from which wa
make these extracts:
An era in the history of New Mexico commences
this day The problem to the capacity of the
people for selfgOvernment is to be solved prepara-
tory TO the assuming of higher and more glorious
position az one of the sovereign and independent
States Of the Union The fate of New Mexico
under Providence, is in the hands of her own sons,
and if wise and patriotic counsels prevail, bril-.
liant destiny await1 her. Circumstances not anti
cinated in 1913, interpo-ed barrier to the early
adjustment Of questions associated with the we'll
being of the people Of New Mexico. Fortunately
for the happiness of mankind, the threatening as.
pect of clouds, that lowered for time, have van.
ished, and it is hoped, will never again appear
| above the political horizon. Thanks, thanks, to
an iustrious conjunction of sta ssmep, many of
whom ,riIed their own political existence thai
they might straDge discord and save the Union
In the great and Unprecedented struggle to which
| have advert d, New Mexico stood prominently
conspicuous, and the law which accords to US a
Territorial Government, is one of the most import
ant results growing out of that contest. The Con-
stitution, and all laws of the United States, which
are not locally inapplicable, are extended over
New Mexico. ... ....
He then refers to his appointment as Governor Of
the Territory, and to the duties which the law re.
quires him to perform, and says
1t is my purpose to discharge my every duty with
the fidelity which an honest man observes firmly
and imparally, but soberly and discreetly, to the
end that in your transition from singularly con
stituted government, one hitherto unknown to the
| manners Of the time'," to one dependent upon
| your own wisdom for such laws may secure youl
happiness and property, and upon your firmnes.
and patriotism for their due enforcement that there
may be no discordant Earrings to disturb the mind
or the passions of men. Removals must occur
| and vacancies must BE- filled, and these shall b,
| fearlessy accomplished, in the manner authorizet
| by law. l trust, however, that may have occa
| sion to remove but few, and it is my unalterabl
purpose to hold the scale of justice with an impair
tial hand, and to observe, in all things, a prop
| moderation
The protection Of ,rsons and property in thi
| Territory demands, and shall receive my earlies
consideration. Agricultural and mercantile pur
suits call loudly for protection. Our mineral re
| sources must be accurately ascertained. Our son
and daught ,rs must fitted TO take their positio
with the wisest of the age. A sound morality, i
public and private life, must be established. #
achieve for the ,ope of New Mexico these in
portant and essential points for the well-being
| individuals and communities, requires the heart
co.ol ration of every honest mind within her bo
ders. The utmost of my powers shall be exercise
all times and i'll all places, to secure these gran
purI )ses.
The New Mexican announces the following al
| pointmenis
John G. Jones to be Sheriff of the county
Santa Fe.
Louis d. Sheets to be Prefect and Probate Juds
of Santa Fe county,
d. v. Whiting to be Interpreter and Translate
l for the Government.