The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-06

BY private letters received in this city, under date OF
18th September and containing extracts from the demo-
cratic journal recently established in New Mexicoibe
Amigo del Paiswe have accounts OF the complete tr-
umph OF the democratic party in the late election in tha
Territory For the first Time since civil goyernmen nj
was organized in New Mexico the democrats have car-
ried the city and county of Santa Fe have elected
ioy in both branches Of The legislature, and chosen
democratic delegate Congress by more than five huA-
bred majority.
We learn, aso that this signal overthrow Of the whig
clique Al Santa Fe. which has heretofore maintained the
ascsndency in the Territory, taken in connection with
the reform by Governor Merwethsr, Of certain fragrant
abuses in the public administration there has caused the
defeated and disappointed iactoniss in Santa Fe to per-
petrate the outrage OF burning in s6gy, in the public
square OF the city. the governor and Judge Deaven-
port the chief justice OF the Territory The pr.ence
for this scsndaous proceeding stated 10 be that the
governor and the chief justice fit attend demo.
cratic meeting in Santa Fs though. by reason Of their
official character, they both absianed from taking any
part in It's proceedings. The real cause OF this nantes
aon OF petty spite against two most worthy and efficient
public officers is found in the fact that Governor Mer
wether, Immediately his arrival at Santa Fe saw fit
to put stop to snug scheme for the plumber Of the pub
lie treasury by OF drafts drawn by discharged
Indian agent and dated back to the time when he was
actually in Office.
The insult which had been perperated upon the public
authority by this treatment OF the two principal federal
officers in the Territory had excited there general pub
lie Indignation The democratic journal above named
speaks of it as follows:
From Ell Armgo del Pals.
GOVERNOR MERwETnER AND CHIEF JUSTICE DgAvEsroRT
nj in hat
ever quarter will be outraged, have been generally the
people OF New Mexico, when they hear that Governor
Merwether and Chief Justice Davenport were, the h
Instant hung egy the flag staff in the Plaza of San
Fe and those of readers in the States who have ha
the accusations which have from time time for
several years past been brought against the natives of this
Territory will have their faith in those HON they hav
relied for information somewhat shaken when they
informed tina this outrage good Order and indeed
decency, committed by the self same persons who
have been industrious in traducng awabidng
citizens
We understand that some Of the clothes in which the
eiyies dressed have been identified but deem
this dsgsce to those engaged in il, that shall
mention names until assured that information is
correct.
Feeling sure that this unworthy will no, disturb the
eq uanmity OF the governor chief JUSTICE say
regret the occurrences.
W. do not regret H. because II may throw light on
the point Wao aud haze besn the dtsnb,rs Of
the public peace in thus 1sryttoryl
of this shocked by the attendance Of the governor
and chief justice meeting OF the democracy OF Santa
Fe which they had been respectfully invited attend.
We advised. though not authoritaivey, that the
governor and Judge did attend the meeting alluded
and. moreover, that the meeting was large one,
ceedng 500 democrats with the pon Of
three gentle aud pi,hed wing interiopers
That the governor and chief justice were pleased with
good sound wholesome democratic speeches of Messrs
Jose Eulogio Ortiz Charles L. Spencer Tomas Ortiz, and
j. w. Reed, glad learn that they pleased
good order which prevailed in the large and at,en
tive audience, pleased to hear; that they were
pleased the evidences of the pogrosveness of demo-
be wondeeda att and that tho people
pleased the attendance of their guests whom they
escorted TO their after the adjournment Of tho
ing, should certainly not excite regret.
Yet for this have Gov. Merwether and Judge Deaven
port been hanged in cffgy
The Language we have used in conveying 10 the public
the OF the insult to the gentlemen alluded
such the perpetrators of this harmless. piece Of spite
would select No. they would say, (ndsed hare they
said these officers have dsgraced themselves by al,
tending meeting o GveosUs for such is the refined
aniabie appeasion which has been bestowed the
Of this Territory BY those who, for years past have
been poisoning the public mind Ia the United States with
accusations morsl hatred" I'd the government and
people of lhs United States turbulence of temper revou-
tionary spirit. &c.
Those who have been arrogant in their assump ions
OF superiority the natives Of this Territory have ad-
vanced claims which many indisposcd to concede.
either personal political grounds Their complaint,
and accusations against the natives Of this Territory are
born rather. OF their arantabIe and
can assun pon than Of any misconduct In those they
accuse.
The heated talk OF the is that governor and
Judge sucndsd meeting Of gea,s and for they were
hanged in eigy and that successful candidates the
party their election grsas
The ''meetng Of geasrs" 10 meeting OF tho people
the gyea,U the votes Of the people.
Our readers will ask, of what do the alcon,cnu COM
plain
We ask, OF what do they complain
The is that the OF their d,content 10
with themselves The arrogant, simple silly prcensons
OF handful OF men, stying themselves /" the Ameri-
cans" coauol and manage a community exceeding
50 900 souls is the of their dscourent They
claims which Elm ply pepose rous and the
people have ignored them every general election
the overthrow Of the military government Of Col. Munroe
in 1880
The contention OF the people the baobox for their
political rights is the approach 'wsr of races"
which has taken place in this Territory since the
v Of Gusdaupc Hdsgo and we trust that the talk about
this will cease, IL 1t is already end.
The democratic party has been organized in this Terri
tory, and tbcrc stand its broad platform who
have their the blood OF the Spaniad. the Moor.
the Indian the Pic the Scot the Rom tbs Saxon,
Dane. the Norman, the Irshnan the German, and the
French. all Equals and well and easily may distinctions
among citizens Of the United States Of language
be and put down by the denoc parry
in and OF New Mexico.
New Jersey
The papers from this State encourage us strongly to
hope that the democracy will achieve signal triumph on
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