New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-09
NEW MEXICO.
Di-orsnnized state of the Territory.

Correspondents ofthe ST. Louis Republican.
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO April IS, 1854.
DEAR SIRs The tale is GOld--the secret
Is solved The great effort to make free American
citizens Of the Mexicans has exploded The Civil Gov
eminent is end and but for the military force sa-
toned here all would be 10 anarchy Previous 10 the
arrival Of Colonel Sumner, the military eomInsndanto OF
thir department. you aware the troops were sta
ned within the towns and up tina, time cOnsd
cradle demonstration since the war bad been made
aganst the Civil Government Col Sumner In accord.
snce with the views of the Administration and better 10
secure the country from Inoian depradaoI, changed
the posts and placed large portion Of the troops In the
Indian country. This seized ON by the Mexicans
81 fl time disregard the oiy authorities and put at
nAug ht all law and order. DisareeuOn, and deter.
rpinston 10 resist every thing American became apps
rent Tut American citizens became alarmed and the
greatest excitement prevailed particularly at this place.
In this condition Of thin - Governor Calhoun properly
feeling himself wholly unable 10 administer the Govern
ment withOu; military aid called on Col Sumner, who
promptly repaired % this city, and huding an entire
abandonment Of all law and order aud dangerous dis.
regard by mar Of the inhabitants OF all principles OF
right and inability Of the civil authorities 20 naia'
tain the peace ordered in strong company OF Infantry
ia ADDITION % the company Oi srlery tnen mere es-
tsbhshed effective military police 70 aid the eiVi su
thOries ard placed out strong guards, winch nave, Tor
The time being restored qui8 and b. some exeni con-
fdence that with this aid the Civil Government may be
maintained Enclosed | send you a card, signed by
GOV Calhoun and Col Sumner which possibly indicates
the course necessary 10 be pursued by Col. Sumner
hereafter His slscriiy Ia repairing 10 ths plsce the
request Of the Governor and the prompness and sue
ceta Of hi measures 10 securing quiet and -aiey 10 me
people Is deeply felt by our American nhDants some
may suppose that is condition has been brought aOoat
by some actual supposed INSTRUMENTATION OF tae
Government snd that IN oiscOnteEts m the states
ie time and proper care In those VINO administer us
Civil Cove m nent will restore proper condition OF
things To those who may thus think u time 70 say
that hey are mistaken All that has been done here IN
arrestngthe operations Of the Civil Government - nsy
Attributable the enmity and prejudice OF the MeA
cans against u.s. and firm determination on their part
10 throw OF our Government Since tie establish Ient
a a Territorial Government for New Mexico, every
Mexican influence has been cast against ia successful
operaticps Murders have been committed on Aneri-
csp citizens and the Grand Jury has billed 70 present
indictments The last Legislature wholly failed O. su-
thorse tax sufficient 70 prosecute criminals, aud Gov
ernor Calhoun compelled % turn at large, some
forty thieves cutthrosts and robbers from the JAIL Ia
this place for the want Of 10 support them In
prison In word, Congress must If she would sustain
her dignity and protect American eiuZens, adopt some
other .ystem for governing this country The Terrific
rial scheme hes emphatcally failed, and will continue
10 do 90 until the Msxicsns shall have become more
earned and civilized people Respectfully you're &c,
Religions Ceremonies-The Indians, &c
Cousspoudencs Of The Ohio State Journal
SANTA FE, NEw-MExIco, Friday. APrh -, ioo@
Mr. BAscoM-Dedr ST: Inc feliglou,
ceremonies of the Catholic Church, during 2aAaa.'.
Sanfo or Holy Week, produced qgips an s..,s
among the population OF Santa re; Ing iep' -.
tion commenced on Holy THURSDAY, 49, o1 80.
O'clock when the doors Of the ehurcn wsIo ros
and the multitude rushed H. eveiy IN - ~ he Al
tain front seat prison wa Pisoee ~ - .onfaaS
tar, ia which .As ssr!our Wa ssPPSsSs s0 s'HS'