The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-29
Interesting from New Mexico.
QUE SANTA FL CORRESPONDENCE.

sASTA RI. New Mexico sept 1, le5o.
Something about the Congressional DsIe9ate-NsSoiaano
Treaty rih the Ndpdjo Indians-The First Steam Engine
Local Elections-Tae Rife Regiment, &C., dc.
touY correspondent forgot to send &c the first page Of
hs letter.
Even this place, the stronghold Of Gslegos had
bonfres rejocings balls and every other demonstration
OF popular favor In the lower country the home OF Mr.
Ocro, expressed the strongest public approval
known in this Territory. Such are the sentiments OF
people Just learning democratic theories and constitutional
freedom; and they have awaited themselves OF their pr
veges speak, Americana should speak TO approve
Of the legislation Of Congress with regard to Mess. oero
and Gallegos.
Conrrers has ever been wiling TO egslate 90 a. TO meet
he wants Of this Tern tory but has been the misfortune
fNew Mexico In the majority Of her appointments from
he federal authority 70 have weak men 10 direct her in
terns AFFAIR." especially during the present administration
But hope for better things and the natives Of this Fer
tory have higher appreciation OF the governu eut Of
the United States II this time than at any previous pcfod
all growing out Of the juAt settlement Of the oero and
Gallegos contest
This Territory has BEEN and may stll be, considered
cypher IN the great category OF our federal scqus
tons; but Of the elements OF i'm portant
sovereignty; ard when the time comes, New hexico's
star viii glitter IN the ornament Of our national escutch
undmmed by the eruigence OF some Of the bright
orbs thai cast Their shades satellite bought by
the blood treasure and patriotism Of the American Poo
To morrow the Governor leaves this place for the Ma
vso country for the purpose OF negotiating treaty with
The man ooec. OF this expedition effect treaty Of
peace ard friendship the which has been done
the United States have bad iuT icton this
Territory, all of which has invariably 4Iooned 70
moopshine. The FOLLY of the Governor attempting 70
institute amcabie relations with tribe Of Indians so
totally devoid Of good faith and principle, shown by
the violations Of every compact made with them,
WIN prove the faacy Of applying the balm OF peace .,
the expense OF the public interest and safety when mill
tary force should be applied 70 compel them 10 submits
sion These Indians how possess vast herds OF cattle
horses sheep the greater portion which has been
III
people has persisted, and will perish under such
systen Of peace making len'y not % say cowardce
rived out few weeks since having been brought here
Tor the purpose Of gold mining. The engine will be
! known a. the Placer Mountar Tnis nine has been
worked with great success, and the application Of
| steam 10 the regular machinery Of mling gves high
bsr4s Of successful operation There s also another
engine for this Territory 70 be used for the
purpose, but q, another mine. This Territory Is
en- phatcay grazing and mining country and II tue
capitalists Of United would invest gate re-
Of gold and silver mining In ths Territory,
sure there would Geld open for speculation and en-
terprse equal 10 the most sangaiue expectation. The
character Of our precious metals viii be fully de
veoped as the operations progress, aud short time will
give VI the reward OF our endeavors.
The grazing this Territory equal 70 any emergency
thai could arse and cattle and sheep raising copjunc
ton with The mining operations will at period
enrich This Territory beyond any settled limit and give
| us posiuon enviable 10 any state In the Union.
had forgoDn to mention tina. the Governors absence
70 the Navco nation would leave Us without any exe,u
tive representative. Mr.. Secretary DAVIS absent
tour Of personal convenience In the States BIT
cancellation believes that he viii get along
better without either Governor Secretary n Admins
ter the organ functions OF the Territory. Yet tbs
very deleierious one, especially among people
who have been conquered, and ~no yet Car from
being perfectly American In their feelings aud principles
The Elections FOR tie legislature take place 10
the feturns O. which viii give all Toe votes, With bu, one
" two exceptions 20 Mexcans. The Americans take
but little interest In the elections, for
miserable minority that any efforts made by the Aneri-
would lead 10 certain defeat and ridcue Tnps
patiently wait for increase Of American population,
and for honest executive government " check the
miarue and prejudice OF the natv kericans
The Rife regiment arrived M the lower part Of this
Territory weeks since, and will be distributed
throughout line OF forts Most OF the dragons have
been ordered Canlrnia and 7ouson 70 protec, the
mise rabe remnant OF Mexicsns lcf those frontiers
Cen Garland leaves for States leave OF absence
This gallant Of takes with him the regards o,
All otzens lie bax been the most able commander
ever ln New Mexico.