Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-12


NaW ME&ieazyQnR FiasF' Mg@sAGa,
Tho ST. Louie Republican has RECEIVED i.pm Coy
calhoun, OF New Mexico, copy Of his first message
to the Legislature of the Territory of New Mexico
convened at Santa Fe on the I'd of June 1t is not a
very long document, and is confined 10 the affairs Of
the Territory, and to explanations OF his course in the
organization of the government. We copy such por
tons as have general interest
The relations between masters and poems should be
distinctly dehued, and each should understand their
specve obligations and appropriate remedies for a vi
oatlon OF them, upon the part OF either should be pro-
vided.
Free negroes regarded uuisances in every State
and Territory in the Union, and where they toera-
ted society is most degraded | trust the Legislature
will pass law that will prevent their entrance into this
Territory. The disgusting degradation 10 which society
IS subjected by their presence is obvious 10 ALL and de-
mands prohibory act of the severest character
There is landed property in this territory of some
value the titles to which are distinctly affirmed
Even the titles to the Palace and the adjacent grounds
north oft and other property in Santa Fe, are questioned
by individual some contendng that the properly e-
gay owned by The United States, and others affirming
that belongs TO the Territory Of New Mexico. The
liberality of the Government of the United States il
properly appealed to- will, without doubt reinquish any
probable right which that government may be supposed
TO have in such property 10 the Territory of New Mex
| leo.
There is certain property in this city, said to be claim
ed BY the Catholic Church, which few years ago
seized and has since been used by authority of the Mil
itary Government which has heretofore controlled 10
this Territory. IL has been suggested that the Territory
has claim to this property; others assert thai it right
July belongs 10 the government OF the United States
1t is perfectly evident that the military Church in tn
city was designed for the use of the Catholic clergy in
their minstraons with the military community, and
others, and it appears to that the Legislature should
not hesitate moment III restoring the Church property
here alluded 10, to those who should rghtluy en'e il
tor the purpose OF administering the rites OF the Catholic
Church. This may be accomplished by an act of the
i.nOisIafura euIsIa tr
memorabilia Congress this subject and ask that body
10 renqush all claim they possess to the Catholic
Clergy now resident in this Territory This course,
conceive, will be Just and proper, and will avoid all
litigation, and quiet annoy that may not be other
| wise escaped.
There is mere difficult problem, arising in this
Territory, than that OF proper disposition of our
Pueblo friends. What should we do with them They
| are here in our midst, surrounded by my New Mexi-
can population, and rghttully in my opinion, without
authority 10 mingle in political affairs. These PEG
pie, however, necessarily have the same protection
that is afforded to the most favored. lit is we'll known
TACT that they own 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 to support the Territorial Government Con-
cede this point, and another question necessarily arises
They are taxpayng residents, but not Aliens and
you prepared to elevate them to full fellowship? can.
not recommend such union. But il is inevitable they
must be slaves, (dependents) equals, early
al to better location for them and our own people,
must occur. This subject is one of vast import, and
should be well considered, and, if you agree with me-
Congress should be memorazed in relation the po
sition which you may be pleased to assign them. 1t
Is perhaps advisable pass act, authorizing the ex-
tension of the laws oil this Territory over the Pueblo
Indians within its borders postponing their extension
to such period as may be necessary to consult the Co
vernment of the United States in reference to the policy
to be pursued with these Indians That policy should
not be disturbed In the meantime, however, recon-.
mend that if any one or more of the Pueblos should
manifest desire to abandon their separate existence
people, that the laws of The Territory be Immediately
extended them under such regulations you may
prescribe.
He calls the attention of the Legislature to the pro-
per action Tor the security of the people against the
ncusons of the Indians, and the necessity OF invoking
the protection of the General Government
Past defacation of public officers, he says, should
admonlsh the Legislature to guard for the future, the
public moneys, by the enactment of suitable penal
ties against all officers who shall abuse their trust
He recommends that the Legislature shall give some
instructions in reference to present deaulters.
There is some conflict between the military and the
civil authorities, in relation the occupancy of the
Palace-the military authority have possession OF most
of it, and refusing yield even to the Governor
quarters.
The census returns OF the territory give the ages of
the free Inhabitants of New Mexico, and show the
health OF the country to be good il not better than
that of any other in the world. Many of the inhabi-
tants attain extraordinary longevyfor instance Va
enca county contains 70 persons 80 years of age
Is over 80 years of age, and Is 100 years of age
the extraordinary age of 100 years. two others had at
'aned the age OF ITO, and one other is stated to be
LOG years ofage.