Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-06

Gus naval purposes, which, we understand, are
to be distributed among the three squad
rons, in which the adaptation of articles fab
ricated Of the material can be most severely
tested, viz: In the East Indies, African and
Gulf squadrons Indeed, it can hardly fail
to turn out that the application Of this gum to
industrial purposes will prove one Of the most
remarkable and successful inventions or i'm
provements known to the progress of the arts
on this side of the Atlantic.
Ninsveh.-We continue the publication OF
the result of our familiar spirits researches in
the Seventh Ward of this ancient and vener-
ated city, as follows, viz:
Nav 6, IS54-Anselom Hatch, Cornelius
Jacobs, John knight, Resin Webster. 7th; w.
J. Griffin, LIST; James Stephens, Vim. Stephens,
Va; James II: MeKenny, VIM. h. Clautice,
ben Dodd, eth; D. Mitchell, 4th; John F. Toll
son, VIM: Mills, Edgar HALEY, Geo. E. Wood,
Judson NaylOr, Jas. A. Orrison, Andw. Reed,
VIM. s. Mullen, John J. knight, VIM. Jervis,
John j. Scott, 9Th; I. &. Clayton, I'd; James
Griffin, Peter Shuts, James R. Thompson,
Thomas W Riley, 9TH; Thomas E. Lloyd, Ber-
nard L. Kinsey, R. j. Pollard, J. Dulin, Jack
son Humphrey, Thos. Milburn, Craven Ash
ford, John Webster, Thomas Dutton, John
Motherhood r. B. Hughes. June lO-Wm.
Dowdon, Henry NJ. Arnold, VIM. Ii. Good
man, Thos. Bell Chas. p. Wilhorn, James
W. White, Jesse Sisson, Chas. L. Whittier,
VIM. M. McCauly, 9Th, Robt. Cranston, P.
Robinson, Elias Harrison, Henry Height, John
Farmer, Benz. Rifle, Aug. Jacobs, j. c. Ward,
James Ingram, John Mouldon, John W. Cory,
Andw. 4. Lackey, G. S. Hall, Isaac Kristen,
IN
Weed, A. Reed, John Angel, jr., Henry A.
Garrett, c. Beechley, A. W. Martin, 7th; W.
B. Dyer, LIST; Jos. F. Farrall, j. H. Parmlen,
A. u. Rock, G. White, 9TH.
Important Contracts Awsrded.-Within
the last few days the Secretary of the Treas
ury has made awards among the bidders for
the construction of three important works con-
fded to his charge by Congress at its last ses-
sion. Thus, the construction of the marine
hospital at Chelsea, Mass has fallen to firm
known as that of Blanchard & Emmerson, at
STA, 40; that Of the custom-house at Barn
stable, Mass, has been awarded to a firm
known as Adams 4 Jacobs, at ST, $50; and
the construction of the marine hospital at De-
troit, Mich, has been awarded to Messrs In
gersOll Granger. All these parties are the
lowest bidders for the works falling to them
respectively.
Col. Fauntleroy-Kit Carson-A Mutiny
among the Troops, and Imminent Peril Of
Major Blake-Judge Brocchus-A Court Of
Inquiry, &c.-We present the readers of the
Star with a second letter from our so well-in-
formed, attentive and able New Mexico cor
respondent, reaching US by the last mail or ex
press to Independence, from that far distant
quarter.
DON FERNANDEZ DE Taos,
New Mexico, May 81, 1855.
Too much praise cannot be awarded to Col.
Fauntleroy for the service which he has rem
dered this country in these campaigns. Such
Is the general sentiment of the people here.
Amongst those who are warlnest in the adIni.
ration of that officer, and who are most ready
to mention him in terms Of honorable COM
mendatiOn, is the far famed and much beloved
Kit Carson. At public dinner recently given
in the Plaza de Don Fernandez, that noble
mOuntaineer, in response to a sentiment pro-
posed in honor Of himself, after repeated and
vOciferOus calls, modestly arose and said
- have nothing to say in reference to my
self; but this much l have To say that Col
Fauntleroy and his command have accom-
plished more for this territory than all the
other military campaigns in New Mexico put
together, for the chastisement Of the hostile
Indians. speak from my own knowledge;
for / have been personally with nearly every
campaign that has been carried on against IL Q
indians in this territory, and am familiar with
the history Of those which it has not been my
good fortune to accompany. slept in the same
tent with Col. FauntlerOy during his first cam
paign, and experienced, while with him, the
coolest and most inclemcnt weather that 1
ever encountered In the mountains. was a
strict observer of the bearing of that officer,
and can most cheerfully and cordially testify
that he shrank from no danger, exposure or
privation while engaged in the discharge of
his duties as commander of the campaign"
Let not these successful movements induce
the Government TO diminish or relax its efforts
on behalf of the peace and prosperity Of New
Mexico. Much is yet due to these people
from their new sovereign. Let them be brought
to realize fully that the head of our gleat re
public has a faithful and unfailing sOlictude
for their welfare, and the sun will not shine
on more loyal community of citizens than
they will prove 10 be. Cherish them, and the
fit of our flag will thrill their hearts with vital
and enthusiastic patriotisrn-neglect them with
the air of cold Indifference, and its folds will
be the shrOud of that national devotion of
which we now behold the expanding germ.
The volunteer troops, which have been CO.
operating with the United States troops, have
been composed almost entirely Of native Mex
leans, and we'll have they earned the reputa-
ton Of brave and faithful soldiers. No man
in the field, either regular or volunteer, has
shown move valOr and true devotion to the
cause of the country than the gallant and
much esteemed Manuel Chaves, captain of one
of the brave volunteer companies. At the re-
cent dinner in this plaza his name was men
toned in tie most honorable terms, and hailed
with the most ardent enthusiasm. He replied
In handsome response, complimentary 10 Col
FauntlerOy and Lieut. Col. st. Vrain, and his
sentiment was hailed with deafening applause
Give US more such gallant men as Captain
Chaves, and let the General Government be
duly mindful Of our welfare, and New Mexico,
from one extremity to the other, will soon
challenge any other Territory or State of our
Union for true deYotion to the institutions and
the cause Of our common country
The last two weeks have been marked by
much excitement in our plaza. Three courts,