National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-04-14

aware Of the love ofthe natives for the primitive
pillow in use amongst them. II consists OF o branch
Of tree about four ieet long, with snaie ~
forty degrees, and forming the handle. The oppo-
site end from the handle Is iointed and shod With
have Witnessed, On OK and an ass, Is tethered 70
q pole running from the junction Of the handle
with the larger part of the pillow; At most these
wonder that large crops were not bestowed on
such sighting requests for Dame Natures favor.
The nation Of New Mexico even fOregO their deyO-
ton in this respect and accept the modern impe-
ment, much to their advantage,
The Americans found what the Spanish could
not, but by process far diferent-an AL Dorado
and FOUNTAIN Of life" and sent the glad tidlngs
to their friends, who were quick 10 receive and
ready to invest where 50 speedy and real re.
earth TEEN with rich minerals gold, silver, copper
lead iron &e.; also ineIhaustible beds Of anthra
m MAJ that may be made upon them NJ for home
ADJACENT not so we'll favored. ''fpi' s''D'
New Mexico Is provided by nature with all the
essentials for seifsupporting nation. 1t is ira
versed BY the eastern range Of the Rocky noun
tains, which extends its spurs easterly and west
erly for its entire length, from north to south.
Portions Of this range attain height OF frsm
5000 to l4,ooo feet. The mountainous and undu-
lating land extends over two thirds Of the entire
Territory, forming large
VALLEYS OF RICH SOIL,
that yield abundant returns for the care OF the
husbandman. Through these valleys flow the
Rio Grande, Can adam, Pecos, Mora. SapellO, Pu-
eros Vermejo, Rallado, Gallinas, Tecolote, San
Juan, Ocate, CinmarrOn, Taos, Inner, ella, MI
embose and Bonito rivers which, though not navi-
gable for large vessels are, for the greater part,
broad, swift streams that supply more water than
is will be required for the agricultural and in
dustrial demands of the country. The remaining
third OF the country Is made up OF table lands
sening to the view according to the season. either
sea of velvet green, pillows Of verdure or the
ripe harvest field undulating in the breeze. Pre-
dominating in the grasses of this regOQig the
grama, which cannot be exceled as pasturage,
growing in tufts near the root and sending out
stalks to be laden with Seed all Of which is eaten
with avidity by the numerous herds Of various
kinds of stock that are pastured in the open air
all the year round or run wild on these plans ms
Pecos and its tributaries these pastoral grounds
are wet with rains which occur periodically, in
the Eastern States, and by the dews which fall
from the heavens.
Mesquit acacia espinosa) and pinon or FIR pine
forests, cover some portions Of the table and mod
ulatng lands, while timber trees abound in the
greatest abundance in the mountains and hills.
With the natural advantages possessed by this
territory the pioneer Americans soon became fully
acquainted, and, with their usual energy, at once
commenced to profit by them. Long trains Of
prairie ships (wagons) covered the Santa Fe road
with their white sails and asinine eloven- footed
prOpellers, laden with assorted eargOes of novel;
ties for commencing the regeneration Of the peo-
pie and opening up the resources Of the country
The Yankee spirit soon showed its power in every
town, large or small, and the expansion of capa-
bilities begun by them was nobly seconded by the
readily converted natives, who at once perceived
the advantage which would accrue to them
through assimilation and contact with the estrGn-
ger0s or foreigners.
Mines, discarded by the aborigines and Spanf
iards as nOn-productive, under the appliance O.
modern mining systems and implements, soon be-
came profitable. The latest improved flower
mills superceded those used by the natives, after
THE STYLE OF THE EGYPTIANS.
The vine. hitherto carelessly cultivated, was
placed under requisition and properly cared for,
and gratefully returns most delicious winesl and
dried fruits, sufficient for home consumption and
The agricultural interests of the Country were
largely increased by the demand; the proceeds of
the numerous herds of stock were utilized in a
manner which surprised the natives. Industries
Of all kinds gave employment to both the natives
and the new corners, and the people generally
settled down to business in q matter-oEfact man
ner, grateful for the blessings conferred and re-
ceived.
In former times the few luxuries in food and
clothing used by the natives were brought from
long distance in the heart Of Mexico, and conse-
quenty were not in the reach of the poorer classes
who had no local means Of acquiring them, but
United States, and the remunerative employ.
ment afforded to all by the settlement Of the
country through Americans soon brought the
useful and even luxurious articles within the
reach Of the people. As in other parts, COM
mencement was made, and now what do we find
as a resultf Cities and towns, mountains, val
ieys and plains teeming with industrious, law
abiding people, and resembling with the busy
hum Of life and the bleating and lowing Of stock.
EVIDENCES OF WEALTH
and culture present themselves on all sides;
churches; colleges and free schools, teaching the
English language, can be found In all parts Of the
country. The fact that schools have been estab-
lished and provided for by the legislative body
speaks loudly for the spirit Of 81
which animates the people. Though the country
has suffered in the extreme from the depreda-
tons Of the Indian tribes surrounding it, that
trouble is fast disappearing, and relieves It from
its most considerable drawback.
To the traveller who is willing to enjoy himself,
a journey through New Mexico would be full Of
interest and amusement, and afford him material
for conjectures (which will antieipate) and food
Of the most delicious kind for his corporeal senses,
II only in the one article Of wheaton bread, baked
in Mexican oven, from the -four Of wheat grown
in its own soil. have eaten this bread six months
after being baked as white as the driven snow,
pure and sweet to the taste-not dry or brittle
washed down with the juice of the white grape,
grown all along the Rio Grande and Pecos rivers,
Il makes delicious lunch, and leaves desire for
more. The amusements Of the people consist Of
dancing, lat which they exeel,) races on foot or
ure combined in the sorteo, or collecting and
branding Of cattle and shearing Of sheep, which
are both
ATTENDED WITH FEAST.
At the present writing the population of New
Pueblo Indians: large quantities Of wool and
hides with gold, copper silver, sheep and cattle,
are shipped to the Eastern States, and form the
elapse ere this country will take rank among the
foremost of our inland States. Railways from
i've different points leading north, south east and
west will pass through 1t, and the presumption is
that as their magic influence has made countries
where nature has been less lavish stand out and
cry Excelsior ~ the same power will have O cor
responding effect upon New Mexico.
Health is q great inducement to immigration.
This Territory possesses o climate unsurpassed
for salubrty; men and beasts attain to longevity
here that Is surprising, All the materials neces-
sary for the multifarieus wants oflan are within
its domain, awaiting his application. Solid allure
ments have drawn mGnySpsculative men who are
seldom caught with chafto this country. Such
attractions proven to exist from the fact Of the
Observation-Disclosures domicile of and invest
ment of capital by these shrewd men Of experience,
and would authorize the conclusion that
but few years will elapse ere the whole
extent of New Mexico will resound with
the music of the locomotive, the clang Of the
forge hammer, the busy hum Of manufacture, and
rejoice in the prosperity Of its learned institutions
and the welfare Of their guild pro quo in the
shape Of valuable returns for her exports. In
less than four decades she has sprung as 1t were,
from chaos into thing Of life, strong in her in
herent powers, bidding fair to rival the most
lustrous stars in the azure field Of freedoms
favored nations.
RUTLEpeB.