Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
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From Santa Fe.--The San Antonio Wester,,
IezGn, OF the 10Th ultimo, received by the steam
ship Louisiana, Captain Smith, contains intelli-
gence from Santa Fe TO the 10Th Of December.
We make the following extracts:
The last mail from Santa Fe and Ell Paso,
which arrived here on Friday last, in charge of
Captain, Wallace, brings us files Of the Santa Fe
Gaseffe, Of the 10Th November. in which they saw
that, after repeated efforts 10 introduce their goods
into Mexico, they find il utterly impossible to do
so, owing to the high duties exacted by the gov
ernment, and the unsettled state of things in the
Mexican republic generally. They say that un-
der the new tariff, which is to be adhered TO under
all circumstances, no arrangement be made
without sustaining fearful loss; that they have
recevad letters and papers from Chihuahua fully
advising them of the state OF things in that city;
and that imperative orders had been issued from
the federal government to confiscate indiscrimi-
nately all goods introduced into the republic, un-
less full duties had been paid the introduction,
which would amount TO SO or 80 per cent. on New
York cost.
In addition to the above, says the Gazette, we
have conversed with Mr.. Amberg who arrived
with the mail from Ell Paso. He informs us that
the authorities of FL Paso asked him eight thou
sand dollars to introduce three wagon-loads of
goods, taken down by him, which was much more
than the New York cost. He declined introducing
the goods Everything is conducted upon the
most iliberal principle in Ell Paso. Nothing in the
way of trade is allowed, unless subjected TO the
most exorbitant duties. Even articles leaving the
city for the American side are subjected to duties.
Small Por Ansong the Iadians-By a letter re-
ceived from gentleman in Zuni, dated November
9, we learn that the smallpox is raging to fear
ful extent in that village. A number had died.
and our informant thinks the epidemic was on the
Increase The Indians are so utterly ignorant Of
the nature of the disease or its treatment that
correspondent thinks, unless they get some medi-
cal relief, the whole tribe may be decmated.
The disease was also raging in the Moqui viii
lagos TO even greater extent than at Zuni. The
disease had not reached the Navajos but their
constant communication with Zuni aud Moqu
leaves it hardly possible for them to escape.
Y. 5. MarshaL-Charles Blumner, of Santa Fe,
has received his commission as United States
marshal for the Territory Of New Mexico
w. w II. Davis, United States district attorney
for the Territory, arrived at Santa Fe on the 25th
Of November, with the mail via Independence.
Wtne Gr0Wtng.-The success which wne-grow-
ers have met in New Mexico is favorably spoken
Of The Gazette says: "The low price Of land
and the cheapness of labor, together with all the
desirable advantages of soil and climate, combine
10 make New Mexico the finest portion Of the
Union, so far as the advantageous growth of tho
vine is concerned"
Robbery Of Indians-The Coyotero Apaches
suffered robbery the other day at the hands OF
some Mexicans who were trading out there with
out license, which will likely be productive Of
unfortunate results. The Mexicans ran off, and
got clear, with some twenty head of animals,
mules and horses; and the Apaches threaten 10
stake it out of any other trader they may fall in
with.
The Gazette suggests that immediate steps be
taken TO bring the offenders 10 justice, and very
Justly remarked that it will be fruitess effort on
the part of the government to keep the Indians
quiet 50 long as the Mexicans are permitted to
commit depredations upon them with impunity.
Ne,o Mlitary Positive are informed, says the
above paper, that Major Carleton, with company
Of Dragons, has been ordered TO examine the dis
triet of country known as the Seven Rivers, and
the valley of the Pecos, near the Bosque Ri
dondo.
This is said to be the finest part of our territory,
and if post is established there, it will insure its
immediate settlement.
Another Surwy-Captain Pope, of the topo-
graphical engineers, United States army, has
rived at Santa Fe, under orders Of the government
10 make reconnaissance of the country lying east
from the town of Dona Ana in this Territory, 10
Preston, at the head of Red river in Arkansas.
This route will pass through Sierra Blanca, and
the southern portion of the Llano Estacadoa little
north of the route pursued by Captain Marcy in
1919
Fight betaceen I,,d,ans-The Gasette, of the 10th
utimo, contains correspondence dated Don Fer
nandez. New Mexico, November 25, in which it
is stated that fight took place on the Rio de las
Ammas, between ten Apaches and five Utahs
the one side, and about one hundred kawas and
Cheyennes on the other. The Utahs and Apaches
were taken by surprise, but managed to kill one
of the Kiawas and wound another; but in their
| flight lost all Of their lodges, camp equipages,
| meat, &c, and all their horses save two
! Legislatnve.--The two branches of the legisla-
ture of New Mexico convened in their respective
chambers, in the Government Palace, in the city
of Santa Fe, on Monday, the 9Th December. Both
branches being organized, Governor Meriwether
delivered his message on the 9th The message
Of sufficient importance to our readers 10 require
further notice