The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-30
Latest from New Mexico.
OUR SANTA FE CORRESPONDENCE.

cases that have been argued before them.
Latest from New Mexico.
OUR SANTA FE CORRESPONDENCE.
SANTA FE NKw Mexico, June /, 1856.
Grievances Of ne Tvvimy-Plurality Office Holders-Ne
elect Of Public Afai,s- Unpopalarty Of the Governor
The Indian Difficulties General Garland aLox to 7ks
the Field-CoMy1 Mortal on Major Blake United States
Drogcos-Pr9enefAe Public Surusys-Rcturn Of Jucle
ByoceAas-The Gadsdcn Purchase, &c, dc.
The mail leaves this place in the morning for the States
and have determined to write few words 70 the
HERALD suppo.ng that any intelligence from this remo.s
end almost forgotten but interesting Territory would be
agreeable 10 the people generally.
In consequence Of the intended absence Of the worthy
editor Of the Santa Fe Gaze who leaves with the mail
the States citizens deprived Of their regular
Of communication through the columns of that pa
per- and the abuses and neglect practsed upon this
munity remain urrevealed, while the prosperity OF the
Territory checked by misrepresentation of politicians
who are appointed Office here and nothing for the
public interest while their pockets becoming pregnant
with Uncle Sans gold.
LIT call your attention 70 one grievance under which
Territory is laboring, and which in few days III
become still greater one. The Governor, Mr.. David
Meiwehcr not only Governor but Secretary Davis
is absent in the States also occupies his Office besides
being Superintendent, Of Indian Affairs and Commissioner
this month, will leave this place to make expedition to
the Navajo Indians and perhaps will be absent from
months thus leaving capital without any Exc
cutve representation, in fact government at all.
The Governor has been absent from his post two
OCCASIONS visiting the States, the last time
eight months, when all the duties which have enumera
ted devoved upon the Sccretay~ No sooner did the Gov
return than Mr. Secretary Davis started OH on
tour through the Eastern cities, leaving our Territory with
bnt Executive officer continuously whose duties make
it obligatory at any time to leave the capital to attend TO
Indian affairs This is evidently gross neglect the part
of our Executive; and if the authorities at Washington
would seriously consider the affairs Of New Mexico
better state Of things would exist.
Governor Mcrwethcr the most obnoxious federal off,
Ger ever appointed his position Throughout the whole
Territory he has not the respect American citizen
outside of those who feed upon the profits Of Office under
his control and few government officials. Our Territory
is whitening under a mal-adminisraton and when
our citizens complain to the authorities at Washington Of
the distressed state of affairs here they are denounced by
Governor and his friends factous clique, who are
inimical to the government at Washington deny the
charge There is loyal community toward the
democracy and in the Union than we have
here Most of the Americans now here are those who
in the time Of the and have established them
selves here at the lannon's mouth and II the point OF the
bayonct-men who here at their cnuntrys call, and
oed through the sands Of the desert TO Rattle Tor their
country's honor.
st;gmazed as wings, Know Nothings and internal agi
ators because they dare to speak Of their injuries in
manly manner. We have resolved to be patient how
ever. and wait for better state OF things.
The great drawback TO the prosperity OF New Mexico
is our Indian difficulties. We have wars continually on
and herds press people the earth and the Of
enterprise is npped il the bud The Navajo tribe Of In
dams have declared and the treaties which the
Governor made with this tribe destroyed and, like
the balance are or soon will be, obteraed from the Ter
ritoial record.
il Is the intention Of General Garland to take the field
in person, with large command. drive the Indians
ron the settlements and force them to submission The
Neyaos are lowrrf w.rlike nation, and have been
The of ibis Territory for great number OF Yeas.
# it were not tor our gallant lutte army, New Mexico
from the ravages Of predatory tribes OF Indians. General
Garland has called the Governor for volunteers, with
what srcces ana nahle TO say With our efficient little
army hope keep the Indians undcr; ana II we can
only procure respectable government here, i will not
very long before New Mexico will advance in oviiza
on agriculture ard all the branches of trade and indus
try: il not there is no hope for US.
general court martial assemblies here the Cd inst
investigate the charge against Major Blake of the United
States dragons The charge against this gentleman for
not usirr the proper means to suppress meeting among
The soldiers at Fernandes da Taos This trial was postponed
until the arrival of Judge Broceas whose testimony Was
important he having been present and witnessed the
whole affair.
In looking over the affairs Of our Territory find the
Survey or &c neral department in 1ourishg condition
Lines have been extended into the most important sections
Of the country and now subdvisional operations are
about By these surveys some of the finest
lard in the Territory has been made available for agricu
tura purposes which, if an energetic policy is pursued
1nGians will be occupied at an carly day under
'he eonoon act Mr.. Pelham the Surveyor General Il a
just suited TO his business being apractca survey
or he always ready to act with confidence which WIN
always to any undertaking. He is high
minded public officer and merits and receives the coni-
dencc ard respect OF all.
Our citizens gratided at the return Of Judge
Brocchas 10 this Territory He arrived with the mall and
all our citizens greeted him with open arms He is an
Other gentleman that occupies high position in the cont
deIce OF our citizens.
fear that am stretching my correspondence too
much but dc wish to- be entirely forgotten by our
brethren in the States New Mexico the offspring OF
the Mexican war; because we have conquered hef do
not let crS1A her, but deal with her kindly and gen.
y. let us have respectable and honest executive to
administer 10 her wants and teach her inhabitants that
we magnanmous nation then soon will superstition
and ignorance and immortality give place to Christianity
and intelligence and virtue These people are wing 10
learn they not so stubborn as not b be benefited
by enlightened and liberal policy. Not long since a
literary club was organized bv the young Americans in
this city and grsted to find that in the course
Of few weeks similar institution was formed by the
Hexicans, and is in fourishing condtisa. men
ton this to show how readily these people follow good
examples, and evincc disposition TO improve.
Tie Santa Fe Gazette OF the 31s ut contains an editor
al paragraph stating that the editor had been informed
by Cen Garland that he had received letters from Wash
neton advising him that the district Of country known as
the Gadsdn paIchase would be attached " this military
department The editor misapprehended Gen Garland,
that gentleman having stated that he was advised that
III. district Ct country above mentioned would be added 70
the Territory of New Mexico This correction Cen
Garland who is gentleman Of great decacy Of feeling
snd whose modcsy and other virtues us man are only
equalled by his vaor and patriotism soldier,
The remarks which have made about gentlemen re-
fcrred 10 in this letter the sentiments Of all the citi
of this Territory and do not wish to he considered
prejudiced in what say. The people here arc not
particularly identified with any party They nation
al people law abiding and constitutional class Of
entertaining the highest respect for government.
write tor the good Of the Territory, and by publishing
these you will not only please people but
perhae may attract the attention OF the federal authori-
ties to this neglected region.
Wefnve received file Of the Santa Fe Gasett.
with dates n the 3lst Of May from which we make
| che following extracts =
MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Lieut. John Ada ms LIST Dragons, arrived In the city Oh,
the 2lst inst, with his family his way to the states.
Lieut. Adams Is detailed ON the general recruiting
vice the army. anu will continue uch duty for two
yeoye We learn further that Icuts Johnson OF the st