The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-06
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CUR SANTA re CORRESPONDENCE.


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CUR SANTA FE CORRESPONDENCE.
The Icaislaturs-Pe ounse-A Successful H"-
man Dunt-Ncw Mexican yincynrds-The
Patriot Dead-Thc Military Personal
Crime--Crin. Con-, &c.
SANTA FE New Mexico Feb. O. 1867.
The Legislature adjourned Inst week, and really did,
among OF laws enact good ones, among
them for artant general of militia, who by the
law IL REQUIRED arrange the bounty and other claims
OF the militia soldery Of the Territory for service during
the war for payment. School law also posse pro
vidng for free school each precinct the Territory.
Heretofore there have been free schools here and
there he levy the support Of those pro-
posed unless the people liberal hsir youn-
taFy contributions in the future than they been in
The past but sna prospects tho elevation OF
tho educational standard The only schools in the Ter
ritory those conducted by the Sisters Of Loreo
Christian Brothers Of the Roman Catholic Church. and
smsil Al this place by the Rev Mr. Mcfarland, OF
the Presbyterian msaion. e
Pconags received tie attention u The territorial
well as the national legislature bill passed
pcang all serritora, laws authorizing this any other
kind Of slavery, and which il IS hoped will result
freeing tho hundreds nov held 10 bondage
gave 10 late letter account OF the attack
by Now Gexcans upon Indian Pueolo ~ Oriba, the
killing or ludrns and the capture OF eleven chit
drer and Mr.. John Ward, sent special
agent 70 recover the party has ben IN measure
;esssui In Tho county Of Rio Arrioa Abquin
live the people who committed The mrrderous and in
human outrages, and the caplives we're distributed
among them. Mr.. Ward has recovered the woman aud
four OF the children but there s Ia the hands Of
their captvcs after the death OF one. six children
10 recover the unfortunate have been upavanng they
being secrefed. Unfortunately there Is Law
for the punishment Of those hansrpsrs and
subject has been taken up ~ Congress u
may be sif.ed 20 the very bottom. and sorne asson
had that will remove this stain upon the fair fame of
this Territory. know the fae'ssh have related
true, and such disraccfu and murderous raids take
place frequently. can Il need be- gve the names OF
a large number OF persons in New Mexico hold as
slaves poems Mexican and Indian boys, girls and
women II ~ the earnest desire Of large number Of
residents that your influential journal should
its weigh; into the scale " justice in this matter.
desire 10 call the attention Of those conversant with
the culture Of the grape to the lact Thai far
known New Mexico offers in soil aud climate advantages
at least equal to those OF any other o the
tinenf for the successful growing OF this delicious fruit
After descending from tho Mesa twenty miles from
here into the valley or the Rio 'lrande there ~ snc
ccssion OF vineyards until old Mexico reached There
is speies Of grape which seems indigenous tho
soil but u is not known with certainty whether u
the mother country. The muscstel grace l.
grown to some extent. fhe soil composed
great OF the dsnteerated matter OF the older
rocks and volcanic ashes Is rcb, Light and porous The
seldom fails IN the season when the plan flower
ing whom tho fruit is coming naartv and there is
lust frost enough during tho winter months 10 kilt the
insects with0nt injury 70 the plant A. consequence
these conditions the rpe fruit has thin skin and is
devoid Of the musry taste so AMERICAN grapes
some two or hrce years before breaing Of the
rebellion the Interior Department sent 20 this country
Major Williams ~ special agent 10 collect information
regarding the cultlre of the grape aud manufacture III
wine in this Territory The story roes that os Major
williams became intoxicated, and While in State ~ tn
ebrinon purchased III paso several DIshes OF grape
seed whc had been boiled dining the process making
grape sugnr. aud that these seed he mad dried sacked
and sent 70 the Patent Oiice from whence they were
sent out TO the vine growers OF the states is = IN
reasonable to suppose thai the Patent Once received
from The recipen,s o, ,nes, ooi'ea s.sd
reasons ~hy they would not grow IN the
soil Of the s,ates' know Of no business INTO which
person with moderate capital could go. IN this com
Try, that would yield 10 certain revenue What IS
needed in tho country Of intelligence and capt
tai men who understand thoroughly me cultivation OF
the grape and us manufacture into wine Give New
Mexico these and she will snrpass - '.lsud OF
vineyards the most favored 81 the ~ne growing re-
gioDs OF France and Germany.
The Legislature It's recent session passed bill a.
proprissne 81 800 for monument 10 the patriot sol
diers OF New Mexico, Colorado and the regular army.
who tell in conflict with The rebels al the bates pr VA
Verde Apache Canon Pigeons Rapcn Tia Glorieia).
IL Ia understood thai nls amount is 10 be increased by
subscription, and that monument viii be erected ~
the centre OF the plaza, at Santa Fc The monument
will bave npon = besides suitable inscription me name
the Legislature 10 carry out the plan consists OF 'bef
Justice John r slough secretary OF the Jeritory,w
" Army, and tho Territorial Treasurer, sgnor Del
gado. The governmcnment will undoubtedly furnish
hcadsones Cor the graves and fences Tor the cemeteries
where is proposed TO gather the lrst Of these martyrs
IL ~ rumored that Breye, Major General James u.
Carlton, commander Of the Dstric 81 New Nexco WI
be ordered 10 Washington 70 testify before the
Committee OF Congress regarding peonage aud the ~
mnistration of military matters IN his district what
truth there Is in the rnmor not prepared 10 say,
hut think j more than likely u has its foundation 10
fact
. In VI The departure Of General CARTON General
George Sy kes, colonel Of the Fifth infantry will take
command unt The arrival OF General A. J. smith,
Crime y on We increase pcrca as well as N the siaes
Accounts OF nndcrs reach from different portions OF
the Territory. One case, that Of poor fellow 1T Los
Vegas who was beaten 20 death by the police who robbed
him. Is peculiarly heartrendng The murdered man was
an American, and he murderors Mexicans In my next
propose TO recite short chapter OF horrors.
case OF more interest than divorce usually are
is TO come on the latter part Of this month the United
states District Court at this place. The parties are MI
Augustus ~ Hunt expostmaster, and his nife The
applicant crings suit on the ground OF adultery the
part OF Mrs. H. She 10 or Spanish descent, beautiful
Orleans Freuchman. As Mrs. Hunt will attempt the dis
prevail Of the charge developments OF rscy character
may be expected, duplicating some individuals holding
rather exalted Official positions