The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26
NEWS FROM NEW MEXICO.
MESSAGE OF THE COVER NOR TO THE TER
RITORIAL LEGiS LATURE.

KANSAS Cry, Dec "a 1851.
The santa Fc mail with dates TO tho 9th Instant has
arrived
The Territorial Legislature met the I'd, and the
4th Governor Connolly re1d his annual message tho
Joint OF both houses. The Governor recommend
ei all Indian tribes to be placed in reservation or
very strict regulations, tho only way to
prevent tho constant recurrence Of troubles
with them, He advises thorough revision OF all
Territorial laws and says many Of the provisions Of the
law for tho protection Of slave property in New Mexico
unnecessarily and rigorous and recommends
that they be repealed In relation to the national
strife he says
Our common country is involved IN strife that should
inspire every citizen with patriotic raying 10
It's assistance and aiding to bear phantly through
The that Neg which has, for than three quarters
o. century been the pride Of Americans and terror TO
their enemies. Tho rebellion which government is
engaged in suppressing is the most unoy unrs-
tlbe and obstructive that has been attempted
since governments have been established. No eopc
the face or the earth were as free and py and az pros
perpe were those the United States 6e The ercsy
Of seccssionism burst into open rebellion. Tie and
scicces fouri7hed ag culture fed our own millions,
and from bountes made Europe pay tribute; Success
u manufactures dotted hills and Valleys and
making rapid strides toward relieving IS from depend
upon foreign commits for their fabs,s;
Iprrcc Intensive with all The habatons OF man
educational institutions giving ope degree Of in
telligcncc unknown these Of any other nation; rail
roads extending from the North the extreme
South from the East To the West question OF time,
placed AL sections in contguy The constitution which
The wisdom Of fathers formed. ana which given
q priceless heritage, threw its protection
al alike whilst the government which erected
upon 1t as a basis pressed heavily upon none.
What moro than this tina. Is earthly could be
desired by the most ambitious Man has before
had as meh guaranteed to him. and ii is doubtful,
coed ngy doubtful IL he could have How wicked
then no who would raise the hand Of destruction and
aim its blow at such source II human happiness and 60
vornmcnal grandeur. The responsibility OF sich
s the greatest that be umed by mortal man. and
grevous will be the accountability TO which those who
are engaged ia this rebellion viii be held. proud to
say that my loyal and patriotic fellow citizens Of New
Mexico have nianfny responded TO their oounry's call
and contributed more than fair proportion Of armed
for hor defence. This evidence Of devotion to the
Union Ia tie atcrng from the fact that when The
began and for time after IL had been in
progress Ii presumed by the prime movers In the
scheme that Territory would join them Ia their at
temlts pull down the pillars OF free government, and
rejoice with them in the midst Of the wreck ard dcsoi
ton produced by their evil vaccinations. This patriotic
outpouring Il men has removed all cause If suspicion
which may have been excited in the minds Of our COM
trymen Ia the loyal States in reference to the position
occupy In connection with tho war. A more paria,c
demonstration Of fidelity TO our beloved institution
be given than that which New Mexico has in this
manner shown and be it for veal for VICE. this il the
position she will occuy to the end.
Texan force still remained about Fort Fillmore but
they have ventured TO north OF the Joruuds
am glad TO say, however, that our army now in
the field is amply sufficient, not only for tho
protection OF our people s o north Of that dis
This will be done supplies and transportation
can be accumulated at Fort Craig in quantities
destined for operation in that quarter. Tho mill
iary commander has made the snme wso and
judcous distributions Of the troops which remain for
protection Of frontiers during the absence Of tho
employed in the recapture Of the forts dgracetu
y surrendered into tho hands Of the enemies OF the gov
ernmeut
Besides men, money Is required TO conduct tho
war To enable tho Secretary or the Treasury to meet
the demands made upon his branch Of the admn!stra
lion Congress at its last session authorized special tax
be led upon tho different states and Territories. In
round humbers S63 600 the part Of the sum, TO be
AgE MDyt yba yoy
is lust and right ia itself, think We should be relieved
+ ON tho payment OF IT, New Mexico hos for many years
rasL been subject constant annual drain from her
material wealth. by Indian depreeaiiqns. an appoxt-
mate estimate Of tho losses sue thus ausa.ns exhibits