The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-25

the tgation not in possession of the fa cs
there was military organization here.
am most respectfully yoas 16s TNTas servant
United States Attorney.
Hon. JOHN NJ. CLAYTON,
Secretary of State, Washington.
Interesting from santa Fe.
INCEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE TERRITORIAL
GOVERNMENT PROVIDED FOR NEW MKxIco-MUR-
DERs-THREATENKD OUTBREAK OF THE SOLDIERS
THE CROPS, ETC, ETC.
correspondent Of the St. Louis Republican, writing
from Santa Fe under date OF Nov g. says First,
OF most vital Importance TO us, rejoiced to
greet the arrival from Washington of extraordinary
express with intelligence Of the passage of the bill
fixing its boundaries with Texas SC and also of the
final adjustment OF all the quesia which have
long disturbed the 81 the country The entire
people OF New Mexico fecitatng the upon
having, At last, attained constitutional form OF go
verpment adapted to their dion, and fully ade-
vernment only originated the belief that circum-
were such as rendered 1t impossible TO obtain
The return among us last Month of our late delegate
the Hon H. Smith, was joyfully greeted BY his host
of friends in Santa Fe who extended to him. shortly
after his arrival the honor OF the most sumptuous
public dinner gotten up in the capital Mr. smith
regret to say has been for long time, since his
turn, seriously i'll Of erysipelas-s disease which has
greatly prevailed OF late, and in many proven
most fatal
Although we know that Congress has passed the bill
blisiul gnorsnce to the time when will 90 into
operation, who The honored individuals who have
been appointed BY the President to set it's wheels in
motion God grant that whoever they be they may
to relieve Old Jock of his civil
1t will be as great relief to him 1t will be to the
people who are the extremity of need for the Cole
Bels undvidsd attention to his military duties Gov
Monroe was greatly rejooed when he learned by the
arrival OF the express o. the passage OF the territorial
Governor and the prospect Of his being speedily re-
neyed.
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No murders at all this weekmira5iie dctu :, and only
tv last week The first the docket vas that Of
soldier killed at the Exchange By amys.erious in
dividual here sIly known as Quien Ssber know
but little Of the circumstances having been absent at
the time OF the occurrence and whilst the investisa
ton into the sad AFFAIR going but learn that IL
resulted from row gotten up BY some half dozen
drunken soldiers, who went to the Exchange for the
terrned against the house The killing OF the soldier
created good deal OF xctement among the military
in santa Fs and on the night of the the
most serious fears were entertained by the citizens OF
an outbreak on the part OF the troops to avenge the
death OF their murdered comrade Isdeed bat Tor the
energy OF Major Morris and Lieut. McFerran attack
by the soldiers Of their command would ably have
been made that night upon the xchsuge which could
only have resulted in scene OF blod and riot fear
ful to oontenp plate 1ntimatien made TO the on
Gers whose names have mentioned that the infantry
were srmine themselves for the purpose OF revenge
and they immediately repaired to their quarters
they found the greatest excitement existing among
the soldiers who already armed and prepared to
march upon the Exchange, which they had devoted to
destT uction. fhmness and decision on the part of
the officers, united to persuason, fortunately queed
the after Extra guard and patrol were established
and all passed on qeietly that night The morn
ing howeyer there appeared, posted up the Plaza,
the following ominous
.Norrcr.-L.t ali good citizens and men who rsspec.
soldiers shun the Exchange for Its day short and IL
will coon pase away
Her. was . threat which could not be mistaken
The Exchange was doomed and when In the course
Of the morning, IL was reported that twelve pound
howitKer was found charged and that o considerable
number OF bombs had been stolen from the ordnance
m a lnyt, x1kf.
OF Santa Fe look wild tor the security Of their
and property against an outbreak OF an army OF
public meeting Of the citizens was called for that
night TO device ways and means Of defence against the
anticipated attack but so active and severe the
Officers In queDg the turbulence Of the troops that
believe nothing deemed necessary to be done at
the meeting. And so the affair has passed or
ever the deceased led to the ares, and eIsminstion
Of several individuals connected with the Exchange
and TO the binding over Of Mr.. WIN. o. Ardinger one
81 the propretors Philip shofe bar keeper and Tom
PArtons coored servant Of the to
aver to such bills ss might be presented BY the Grand
Jury.
Its disgusting to witness the daily scenes Of drunk
enness and dsbsuchery which constantly passing
before Jour eyes-soldisrs rseling and staggering
through the streets winding their tortuous way from
one den OF infsmy TO another-broil at every grog
shop In town aud every species Of rumpus riot and
aapso. .hieb I'm nsnI :, rns
soldiers In garrison We all heartily tired Of the
presence Of troops among US, when have need Of
gainst the common enemy, or stationed At points
The heart OF the country inhabited by the ruthless
savage.
III. second shooting case occurred at the wsverly
House and was most aggravated, unproveked aur.
der ~ithout single palliatins circumstance to
cuse u. A fellow BY the Rame W. o. p Anderson on
sunday Of lsst Eek, made brutal assault during the
morning upon the pcrson OF very inonsnsive Mexissn
boy and In the afternoon again encountered him at
gambling table In the Waverly House A fsw words
n abure on his part ensued aud he wound up
by pulling out pistol and almost placing Its muzIs
TO the head of the unresistng youth shot him dead
On the spot Anderson attempt b. make his escape
but was promptly arrested, and Is in double
no ns awaiting his trisi
These are believe the only two Of
IN der OF late In santa Fr There have several
others throughout the territory, but TO common to
The commerce Of this territory has been very fair
his year aud many OF our principal merchants have
air. ady LETT TOT the states 10 bring out increased stocks
a merchandise text spring.
far greater amount Of goods for this market would
be purchased By us In yeur city every ysar custom
psso, and duties i posed upon the immense amounts
~ sugar, rtbseas hats leather, soap ured
copper, sadolery &C &c, which are now most extern.
'ively introduced tree Of impost.
Your merchants should call the attention OF the
recr.sy OF the Treasury 10 this matter and inquire
shy go important poet IL left open TO free trade "
ore than two hundred wagon loads are thus annu.
Ally Introduced Duties imposed according TO the
present. tariff on many Of the articles Of merchandise
nov brought from Mexico. would prevent their intro
iuetion; st Louis would reap the benefit, ans on
hose that cosld be brought IN a nice little sum could
~ corrected Tor the enough AZ least 90 help
grow fat some nov hungry politician, who might, pro-
badly get the appointment Of Collector, Al a custom
house tbould be established there
1hs agricultural products this year, although the
'rop Of corn and wheat vas much injured by the sx
seeding drought hail and grsssho ppers yet owing to
he increased quantities sown have been sbunds for
he supply Of the troops, and for the ordpsry con-
'um ption. Corn commands four dollars q fsnegs
about two and half busbes1 In the Rio Absjo and
here In Santa fe and Los Negos sx and dollars
Wheat is dollar and fifty cents the bushelsuppy
ather scsnt for some contractors Who supposed
have put their foot In It," and whose wants go.
Ternment aocount, are pretty heavy. These prices
'Bsht 70 induce portion Of your tanning DC pulaton
% emigrste TO this country, az they may be relied
1poD almost With certainty for years 10 come This
believe the finest country In the Union, and