The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-27
From rhe N. o. riesyune, Aug. Is.
New Mexico.


We have received. via Texas, dates from Santa Fe TO
the 10th ult The Gazette says. A#F MID
The probation extended to the NavaIos 10 enable
them comply with the demand Of Governor Lane for
The delivery Of The muldeIeIs OF Ramon Martini seems
have been used TO little advantage; the Indians have
not yet been heard FROM nor sit Known whether they
intend 10 comply not but il presumed they do not
Mr. Dodge, the newly appointed agent, is now in the
Navajo country, and will, connex on with Major
l.. Kendrlck, in command at Fort Defiance visit the
principal OF the nation and again immediate
delivery OF The murderer IL is understood that but
one OF the five lnd pr eseni when MaInwas killed
concerned 10 The murder, he is man OF scknowl.
edged bad character among the Indians themselves bu,
his connection with some respectable and Influential FAM
lilies renders bis delivery matter OF some difficulty.
This difficulty mus, be greatly increased by the OF
government among the indians the nation is composed
of several distinct bands who far government
concerned, entirely independent ot each otber and
only be by united action Of The heads Of the different bands
thai any important measure can be effected Governor
Lane has instructed the agen Mr.. Dodge. to propose to
the Navaios change OF their government, lar
create some one OF their number principal chief. or
head of the various bands. Unless this be done
will always be difficult 10 enforce accountability for
offences committed by The bad of the nation. In the
present case, we believe the settled conviction of beth
the civil and military departments is that the demand OF
Governor Lane should be complied with, should
il have to be enforced at the point Of the bSyonet
Mr.. RnmIey, marshal of the Territory, Leuienants
Griffin. Marshall and Bell, United States army and others
have arrived al Santa Fe from Independence Missouri
The Gazette sayss
We learn from gentleman just in from Fort Union,
that Mr. Cooper reached there on the 9th inst only
twelve days out from Independence On the 27h ult he
passed the governor, Judges and oil the Indian
agents, for New Mexico at the Council Grove they
awaiting the arrival of General Garland, with
whom they expected u cross the plains
The party are now some 6iteen days ont from the
Grove. and may be expected in Santa Fe by the 10Th Of
August.
General Garland had under his charge some there
hundred thousand dollars in coin for the OF tie
amy.
|, is believed that the headquarters OF the army will
he NOV Saut1 Ee Immediately of
the commandment; this change will meet with the
approval OF citizens, well the officers OF the
army.
Mr.. Dodge, the agent for the Navsjos, has taken
up permanent residence among them His appointment
appears to be popular.
DR.. Stock, agent for the Utah and Jcaa tribes has
hopes OF the successful settlement of the latter. The
bald under Chocon numbering 100 souls have settled,
says the Gazette under the direction of the agency,
the RIO Puerco, about IS miles west of Abiqu They
have in cultivation 1870 of land, wa,ered by large
acequa which they have opened sufficiently 70 irrigae
all the land they can cultivate, aud IN every way CIV
ing evidences OF industry and conentmen that promise
the most satisfactory results.