The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-01-29

the country Will be orunse indeed II 1t should become
law Al the close OF the first session OF the next Con.
gesssay in the fall OF 1854. IL will then be late
TO begin operations; Tor the winter will be al hand and
from necessity the work must lay until the spring
of 1855, ii by that time the necessary contracts
could be entered into and contaminated IL has been
stated time and again in this debate that we have not
the necessary Information regard to me country TO pass
railroad bill during this session. THIS IS great mis-
take. and likely 10 be fatal one 10 tbs great measure,
if not corrected In the remarks which submitted 10
the Senate at the commencement OF thus discussion, ]
stated that based the laid down in this bill upon
The most reliable information.
will now proceed 10 substanate this statement !
have already brought TO the notice OF The Senate The cars
fully prepared statement of Mr. Kern which must com
mend itself TO the confidence OF every one who reads H.
But. in order 10 give the highest sptciy procured
its endorsement, from Captain Sgreayes Major Cunning
ham. Lieutenant Parke, and Major Backus OF the Un'
ted States army; also, The Hon Mr. Messeroy, late a
delegate in Congress from New Mexico, and Mr. Jones' an
extensive government contractor IN that Territory VIII
read these letters, and they will speak for them
selves
WARRINGTON, January "a 1858.
Sin; had the honor TO receive your note, asking my
The Pacific proposed in Mr. r. II Kens letter you of the
lob instant,
route In question, traversed in late exp'ofaon having
other objects, and n which was accompanied by Mr.
themselves except those thai common 70 all the routes
namely, the scarcity OF timber and water; but from Mr.
him as more competent any other know 10 give
intelligent opinion the subject As far as my own knowl-
pressed In his letter 10
Very respectfully, your obedent servant.
l. SlTGKEAVES,
Breve Captain United States Army.
Hon. W. NJ. GwIs, Senator,
WASHINGTON January "a, 1858
SIR have examined with much interest the letter of
Mr. r. H. Kern, addressed you the 10Th instant, and
find that contains fair and Just OF the country be-
tween Albuquerque and Fort Defiance In New Mexico,
referred your have good 10 believe that
very formidable obstacles to railroad will be found be-
Albuquerque and the villages OF Moqni
the Little Color and those who have travelled from Mo
qui the Pacific that portion OF the route quite
Rio Grande. The absence Of deep 10 the win
ter and the abundance OF timber (wh coa) On this
route will give advantages more northey
route.
alone determine the relative merits oil The different
routes in question.
am, most respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. BACkUS. L
Hon w. M. GwlN. United States Senate.
WASHINGTON, January 20, 1853.
Sir: have just received your letter Of the 2i instant,
and reply have the honor that have read
H. Kern's letter. addressed TO the ION instant,
ativa pIacticaby OF the several for
railroad TO the Pacific, and do concur with him in the
views therein expressed
Mr.. Kern, from very long residence in New Mexico,
and from having been employ ed assistant several
military Reconnaissance both in that and in the Indian
ory has amassed fund OF inform alton about
of the country from the valley Of the Mississippi
the Pac c ocean which is probably unequaled by
crossing OF the Rio Gande, he fully competent pro-
having passed through the valley OF the from
its head-waiers TO the town FL Paso
have the honor TO be- sir very respectfully. obe-
dent servant JNO. e. PARkE,
Byt I'd Ii: Corps Top Ens'rs.
w. Va