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SANTA Fr, IN. M J Nov. a. 1867.
Hon. Abram Rencher, recently appointed governor of
New Mexico arrived Santa Fe the 18th instant
oompanied by his family learn he had very pleasant
and prosperous trip the plains far Fort Union
only losing two mules In the journey He very
daily received at Fort Union where he stopped day.
Liberal preparations had been made for his reception
here He met four miles from the city and
corted in by citizens in large numbers horseback
aud in carriages, headed by the army band When
rived at the capitol according to previous arrangement
Col John Grayson, chairman of the committee of
ception received the governor In the Of the citizens
of New Mexico in substance as follows
GOVERNOR RESciKR On this occasion the honored
representative OF the citizens Of Santa Fc and vicinity TO
greet you and to offer you the sentiments of profound
regards and consideration this your advent Into our
infant Territory proud, sir of the position
py In behalf of the good people Of New Mexico here
tender you the right hand of fellowship and good feeling
We would lay aside all party distinctions eschew all party
animosities and welcome you the special and disn
guished head Of affairs In New Mexico We would rely
upon your ability and honesty would seek your
friendship and court your good opinion Ia a word
would you all believe you emneny qualified to
be- tho representative and patron of all that may tend to
the prosperity and happiness of this people.
Governor, in the administration Of affairs in this Ter
rtUy would especially invite your searching scrutiny
to its resources They numerous, but heretofore
elected The mountains within your vision pregnant
with mineral wealth The plains that fall under your
view clearly demonstrate that the honest industry of the
tiler of the soil make the poor contented and
prosperous and That New Mexico eventually must take
her position among the happy sovercigntes which const
tute glorious confederacy You have fine field of
usefulness before you and rest assured sir that in every
effort you put forth for the promotion of the good of
this people you will be stimulated and encouraged by
hearty cooperation Your reputation able egsa-
tor and honest has preceded you and earnestly
believe your exercise Of the functions Of your high Office
will rebound to the honor of the administration that APP
pointed you the prosperity of the Territory, and to your
own credit There is not man within the reach of my
voice who would not willingly pledge himself to your
support in all that il honorable just and proper Then
sir allow again to bid you welcome to midst and
in the Of the people here to wish you God speed in
every good work and word
These remarks were received by the audience with DEM
onstrations of approval showing that they sincerely
echoed the sentiments delivered.
Governor Rencher, in reply said rapid and laborous
journey across the plains not very favorable for
Speech but that he felt deeply the kind and compliment
ary which he had been received by the people
of Santa Fe He not vain enough to suppose that II
intended for him alone but properly to him
the representative of country. That
try entitled to every mark of respect and admiration;
the more he of it the he admired it, He had
travelled nearly two thousand miles from the seat of the
federal government almost directly west and yet he
found himself in the interior of his country and he
would venture the prediction that there those within
the sound of his voice who would live to this one
the central States Of this great republic.
He thanked Col Graysonfor the very favorable manner
in which he had spoken Of his character but he feared
he had estimated the value Of his services His d
ties, though important and responsible are chiefly exec
utive. He hns little patronage and his main duty
execute the laws passed by the people Of the Ter
ory through their authorized representatives He
surod them this should be done faithfully and impartial
IT, He promised them his hearty cooperation in every
calculated to elevate the character Of the Terri
tory to promote its and intellectual condition. and
to develop her mineral her agricultural and her manu-
featuring resources
He begged leave to add other remark. Identified
with the people of the Territory in interest he desired to
be 80 in his social relations He brought with him his
wife and his little the most sacred pledge any
could give Of good behavior and good intentions He
placed them under the laws of this people Their lives
their character, well their property depend
emit upon the wisdom of their legislation He prayed for
the union Of all good of every party for the
good of the Territory.
He again thanked Col Grayson and the people for the
kind and cordial in which he had been received
Having left his home In distant State of this Union,
and friends long cherished and warmly priced he
than grated by the kind reception he had received from
those who to be his future neighbours and he trusted
his future friends
three hearty cheers for the governor Of New Mexico and
them under charge Of tho narshals of e day. proceeded
to the Legislative hail. where sumptuous repast had been
prepared for the occasion Col j. B. Grayson presided
at one Of the tables, and Miguel L. Pino ESQ., at the
other After devotng some time to the substantials
spread in profuse abundance before the audience the
cloth removed and the following regular toass
read in Spanish and English
lst The President Of the United States His past polt
cal life is sufficient pledge for pure able and success
full administration of the affairs Of the nation.
3D. The Cabinet: Wise in council and skful in diplo
macy they can safely be trusted with the honor of
country at home and abroad.
3d. The Constitution of the United States The pallad
ium of our liberties
4th The Supreme Court Of the United States The final
repository of Justice which may confidently appeal
for vindication of our constitutional rights.
To this toast Morrill, Ashurst, esq, responded
5th The military department of government The
right arm Of the nations defence
To this toast Maj J. 7. sprague, Of the army, very
feelingly and cloquently responded
9th. The governor of New Mexico Confding in his
integrity, honor and wisdom pledge hearty
operation in every that he may inaugurate for
the promotion of the welfare of this people We bid him
thrice welcome to our hearts and our homes
The governor, in very neat and appropriate speech,
acknowledged the compliment.
7th. The Territory of New Mexico The step-child of
the government; neglected but not disheartencd
sth. Our delegate in Congress His honesty, capacity
and fidelity have been vouched by his fellows citizens
May his future political be successful and bril-
liant his past has been satisfactory and creditabe