New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-30
the WAR FOR THE UNION.
FROM NEW-TEXECO.
Correspondence Of The N. 7. Tribune. 49,,

political affairs in New-Mexico. We arrived mere
from New-England after safe though somewhat
tedious Journey five days by roilfoad ana 'uii'ee"
days of staging, day and night, across Inc pains
We consider ourselves fortunate in having passed III
safety both the barbariaDs of Missouri ana TIER ieu
brothers of the Plains. One day While IN camp we
were honored by visit from the celebrated Aia"a
Chief Setsnk Tor Satanic, think bis name ought to
he sneedl. who boasts OF having hied with Ills own
hands so many white men. Not a few OF our com
nanv cazed at him with thoughts OF vengeance
In their minds, and shining forth from their
sves But il would be murder, L suppose,
20 mete out TO him the punishment he
10 richly deserves, since he ID now at peace
with the Government having concluded a treaty
since committing all his atrocitiesl AT one time |
considered the Indians poor, abused race and ser-
ousy entertained the intention OF devoting my whole
life 10 their elevation. Now that know something
regarding them, am very sure they can never be
elevated OF reformed in any degree while leading a
savage life as they are now doing They will only
continue to be pest and expense tothe Government
and terror 10 all unprotected whites who may be
obliged 10 travel through their lands. Surely it
would be more mercfn 10 both races 10 extermiaate
them at once. But there is even better and more
pursued. The Government might open farms for
them, and though it could not compel them to labor,
they might be compelled to remain within the boun-
daries of the land allotted 10 them, and when this
demoralizng system Of giving them presents was
discontinued, they would that they must either
work stsrve. root or die. The TACT that the III
dams can be civilized is abundantly proved IN the
case Of The Pueblos Of NewMexico, even if many
other eases did not exist. These Indians, am H.
formed, always keep three years provisions on band
90 that in cases of famine they are entirely
independent, and in this respect indeed, they are
much more thrifty than their Mexican neiehbors,
many of whom--the poorer classes especially--iive
from hand TO mouth in a manner quite distressing TO
behold.
Your readers will be glad TO learn that there ls
very little Seccssionism in New-Mexieo. The people
are loyal and any statement TO the contrary, whether
made by Judge Watts or others, you may rely upon
Il, is made with the aim of getting Secessonst
m Office in order 10 save the Territory from Secession.
In Santa Fe there are no SecessioDss, except few
Government officials, backed by set of gamblers
and blacklegs. The great cry that Judge watts
made last Spring in Washington 10 save the Terri
tory from Secession by continuing in Office men who
were appointed by tie past corrupt Administration,
and by appointing others of the stamp was
merely a srategem to secure bis own election, sipce
these men possessed Influence sufficient 10 prevent his
election as Delegate if disposed TO exercise 1t against
him. Accordingly, Watts, by much msrewesenia'
ton of tie truth, and much wearyDg Of the Presi-
dent whose mind Ut that time was fully occupied by
the danger the country in, and consequently had
no time to inquire into the truth Of these statements
succeeded in procuring Tor three Of his most powerful
opponents-Otero, Connolly and Collns-the three
most important positions in the Territory. First, to
Otero, who would have been his opponent in the
election and who would have been his most import
ant enemy, he gave the soorearyship Of the Terri
tory, without any regard to the fact, which he well
knew that OteIo was earnest and working Seees-
sionisi At the very time when Judge Watts was
urging the President with all his might to appoint
Otero that important trust, he tOterol was busy
publishing pamphlets, which he circulated among 81
the rich MeXicans, who control the votes Of toe
poorer and more ignorant class, informing
them that the Government Q. he United States waf
bent on destroying their religion ard snbduing them,
snd rIging on them strongly the claims of the
Southern Confederaey to their support. Finding that
be could not succeed in leading these loyal psople
into rebellion, be endeavored to gather up all these
interesting pamphlets IN order to destroy them; but
in this he has entirely succeeded and the record
belongs to poserity. Then as to Connolly, who is at
heat Secessionist, and who has shown sympathy
and given comfort TO rebels at different times during
the pas; Winter, ss can be proved If necessery-who
has been firm supporter of all the measures Of
che past Administration regarding the perpetuty Of
Slavery, and who did more than any other to
fasten upon this Territory the infamous save-code
of 1858 and SIT was necessary in order TO save
the Territory to appoint him Governor. Some PEG
pie here are aware Of other reasons why it nee
essary that Connolly should be appointed Governor
about which NJ. Watts said nothing AT all in Wash
ingtOn. Connolly is connected by marriage with rich
Mexcan families who control great many votes;
and tie firm Of Watts, Connolly, Collins & Company
have an immense stake in claims against the Gov
eTnment many OF them fraudulent, which Watts IL
to carry through. Ii is unnecessary TO descend into
the details Of the natter to notice what an immense
amount Of patronage Connolly, as Governor has at
bis disposal IN organizing these regiments of volun-
teers and which he bas used according to agreement
10 procure the election Of Watts. And lastly,
as 10 Collins, Superintendent of Indian Affairs un-
der Buchanan, whom it was found necessary to
continue in Office 10 order to save the Territory from
Secession. In Lie case also we can look q little fur
fher, and perceive more important reasons for his
continuation in Office. lie ID proprietor Of Tie San
to F6 G0sette, Secession sheet, or one at least
which published Secession editorials last Winter one
of which / viii send you with this. Though draw
ing its very life from the Government, being sup
rorted aluoef snfiroIy lv nafroY,aoo