Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-09
The last governor who occupied the nal.

The last governor who occupied the pal
ace under the Mexican regiment was Arniio
with whom Mr.. Archuleta, now of the lce.
~islstive council. was closely associated. Al
MILO played an important part in those days,
and succeeded. it 10 hinted. by somewhat
Unfair MEANS Gov. Perea, whose head was
cut Of, and whose body was Kicked over the
streets in Santa Fe without regard to his
rank of previous condition.
But to tell Of halfthe affairs Of historical
interest with which the old palace has been
connected would fill n volume, and I will
attempt 40 more. The building is now
undergoing thorough repairs at the hands
Of Hon. w. G.~Ritch, who as territorial Sec
rotary has charge of such affairs. The walls
only are all that are left ofthe ancient edi-
fee, These are apparently rs substantial as
they coald have been when new.
The churches are objects of much interest.
There are four Catholic churches in the CITY.
the principal one of which il of course the
cathedral. This is the seat of the Archi-
episcopal see of New Mexico, and Arch
bishop Lamy, a Frenchman, is at the head
of the church affairs. The bishop lives
here in fine stvle. He has one of the finest
orchards in the territory, and b. autiful
grounds in which he takes great pride. The
cathedral in an adobe building, but a large
stone structure, estimated to cost $500, 900,
has been began. This will enclose the old
cathedral, which can thus be utilized until
the other is completed Bishop Lamy is
now in France making efforts 10 obi; in
money to finish the church.
/ attended service at the cathedral last
Sunday, but did not remain long. There
are no means for heating the church-as is
the case with all the Catholic churches here
and low as the thermometer has often
been here this winter, and is now, 1 found
the place very chilly, and therefore most
disagreeable I wore a thick overcoat. but
was not comfortable for fifteen minutes.
But the people here are too devout to let so
unimportant an obstacle as this keep them
from their devotions, and therefore attend
church regularly, let the Thermometer be as
low as it may. There are very few seats in
the body of the building, and the devotees
are compelled to kneel during the en,irs
services. They are, however, most patient,
and many remain here in the cold and
kneeling for hours. The women are clad
in the thinnest calico dresses, and it is a
great wonder that they do not freeze. The
sexes are divided, the women occupying the
right hand side of the building and the men
the left. The services were conducted by
SaS ~ SShSAHt AAuosuCA uCW NdluOIlC
church, to be used as the chapel of the
academy Of Our Lady of Light is being erect.
ed, or has now been almost entirely CON-
pleted. This is the most beautiful and IN
posing edltce in the city. being of stone
and towering up all over the adobes on every
hand like it's own spires stand out over its
walls. Stone for building Of an excellent
quality is found near Santa Fe in great
quantities. The windows are Of French
stained glass.
The Episcopalians and Presbyterians both
have congregations here, that of the former
denomination being under the care of Rev
Mr.. Forester; and the latter served by the
Rev. Mr.. Smith, both ofthem gentlemen OF
culture and ability, The attendance at their
RI spective churches is small, or was on the
occasion of my attendance. The Episco.
palians have a shool which Is conducted by
Mr.. Forester.