Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-07
Letter from New MexICO-.HOw
an Old Veteran Of the Army
Views the Prospect,
Railways and Other improvements
-Curbing Noble Red Men and
the Lazy Greaser.
A Sham Duel and q March Snow Storm
---Whsre q Star Ought to
Shine, Etc, Etc.
SANTA FE, N. NJ, March 81, 81.

NC udNO baOAWaA0 2 A..-.of - -
SHOWS here in April. But We of New
| Mexico have the advantage of youl
| people-while we have very warm
DAYS in summer, the nights are cooled
by fresh, exhilarating breezes from
the icy canyons ofthe mountains. We
have the feathered tribe with US,
making the air melodious with their
glad songs of spring, green grass,
| flowers and gardens. At the same
time we can, by raising our eyes east
and heavenward, see plainly the snowy
crest of "0ld Badly" the highest
peak in the Santa Fe range, seeming
to be only pleasant walk distant, but
which is really forty miles from the
city.
Santa Fe is getting to be quite a
pleasure resort for those who love to
escape from the csn6Des Of the city
during the heated term.
Here can be found hotel accomme-
dations equal to any Of the Eastern
cities. The novelties OF the anti
quated city are fountain of wonders.
The sportsman can here be in his
glory, as there are fine hunting grounds
to be found only days travel from
the city. The PecOs River country
abounds with all kinds of game. from
the bear Ia the quail. and the noun
tain brooks with trout
Some Of the most exquisite noun
tain canyons 10 the world will allure
the lover Of nature on and on till be is
lost in wonder and amazement There
are, too, rich prospecting fields in
these old hills, and curiositieJ without
number.
Santa re is slowly improving Some
of the finest modern architecture is
taking The place Of the former squalid
mud novels They are erecting
very foe water works, which will be
c9mpieted in few weeks. Thereser-
Yoir is three miles from the city, up
the Santa Fee river at the mouth Of
the canyon. The dam Is a very sub
stantial one, being built Of solid ma
sorry. They obtain the fresh crystal
water from the sparkling springs OF
the mountains, which is conducted to
the city through a II inch iron pipe,
With pressure enough to throw water
over any Of tie buildings by means of
bose.
We are also going TO have another
railroad. The Denver & Rio Grande
company are preparing to extend their
line from Espanola to Albuquerque.
This project has been long
and earnestly fought for, and
will be the means Of redue
ing freight rates and the enor
mous.fare nov charged By the A. 6.
&S.F.
There Is a large immigration TO New
Mexico expected this season. The
red msn are al quiet and no trouble
anticipated Troubles from them
have, heretofore, been : great draw
back 70 the Development Of the Terri
~. which IS very rich in mineral de-
posts, and one Of the finest stock
countries ia the world.
Emigrants who anticipates settling
in New Mexico, also those those who
only come seeking recreation and sight
seeing, can also have religious priv
ileges, il they are so inclined Every
town has its churches, and the grand
old mountains are made TO echo the
sound Of the Sabbath bell, calling
men to worship God and children 70
the Sabbath SchOol,it learn Of Hin
who weighs the mountains in His
balances, and has caused them 70
yield TO man the precious water for
his comfort and well being.
Fort Marcy is a small bat yery
pretty military post. situated directly
within the city Of Santa Pe Il Is
garrisoned By one company Of the
Thirteenth infantry. forty eight
strong, Captain McKibbin 10 CON
mand, and squad of Fourth cavalry.
sixteen strong. Headquarters Dis
trict Of New Mexico, Colonel 4. s.
Mackenzie, Fourth cavalry, in com
mand, Is located near the fort. The
building, which is an excellent one
for this country. contains thirteen
rooms, used as Offices. II fronts the
main street, plaza or public square.
General Mackenzie IS q strict zdher.
ent to discipline and duty. He
otielates in a stern, commanding way.
which recognizes no excuse for delin.
quency on the part Of subordinales.
he IS a brave, gentlemanly com.
mander and an excellent Indian
lighter, Of whom the red men have
great fear. New Mexico need not fear
q repetition Of the affairs Of two years
ago, when the notorious Chief Vic.
toria made the Territory tremble with
his devastating tread. The General
has his regiment thoroughly discip.
lined, equipped and stationed, so that
In forty eight hours be can eoncen.
trate them at any point. We antici.
pate no trouble this summer from The
reds, for when they see war prepare.
tlVhs so complete, under commander
who means business, their war medi
cine generally turns out to be bad
The enterprising men OF New Mex
leo can dig 10 the mountains. herd
! their stock and till the soil in perfect
serenity this year.
! Already the hum of industry /,
beginning to be heard throughout thi,
land; the sound OF the miners blow,
echoes from the mountains the rail.
roads are extending their lines the
farmer is turning the soil Of the ereai
Rio Grande valley; peaceful heerds d
cattle and sheep feed unmoIested n
the rich pastures to be found In the
mountain ranges.
The A. I. SIS. +. R.R., which non
extends across the Territory. rolI
their train loads of mining farming
manufacturing machinery. provisions
and all kinds Of Quitting material I,
every quarter. The A x m. r. 4
booming, and will soon span the CON
tlnent with another iron band. All