Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-24
FROM NEW MEXICO.
Snow Storm on the Slopes Of
the RoCklss---FarmIhg by
Irrigation.
Rapid Improvements and liberal
ImmigratiOn-The Indian
Troubles.
The Hot Springs Near santa
Fe, Etc., Etc.

SANTA FE, N. NJ, April II, 'S2.
EDITOR LEDGER-A snow storm
has been raging here for twelve hours.
At nine o'clock last evening it began
to snow, accompanied by fierce gale,
which continued till late in the night,
and this morning the fakes came
down in real business style, reminding
US of the storms of the north in mid
winter. 1t melts, however, as fast as
it falls, which leaves little chance to
arrive at a positive conclusion as to
the amount that has fallen, though
we should judge it to be not less than
two inches. This storm will be Of
great benefit to the grass, and we look
for heavy growth this year.
Our fruit prospect is very hatter.
ing; apples, plums and peaches bid
fair for a heavy crop. Fruit, vege-
tables. and carrots are grown here by
the irrigation system, which always
insures a fair yield.
The Santa Fe river is quite dry
from the mouth of the Canon down,
as it is utilized for the benefit of the
farms and gardens in the valley.
"Acequas" lead the water from the
river to every part Of the valley, max
ing the desert bloom as a garden.
The business of Santa Fe is livening
up. Every train bring. newcomers
from the East, seeking the wonders Of
New Mexico aud Arizona. Building
and Improvement goes on steadily,
under the direction of the Western
Building Association, and ii is only
matter Of few years till the Ancient
City will present quite modern ap-
pearance.
General Mackenzie left the city last
week, accompanied by his Adjutant,
J. n. Dofest, Fourth cavalry, and a
detachment Of the Thirteenth iufan-
try, on business connection with che
Muscalaro Indians, whose reservation
is in LincolR county, near Fort Stan
ton. These Indians were to have
been removed last fall to their new
reservation on the Pecos river, but
as they are unwilling TO give up their
present location, it was thought best
to wait till this spring, when we would
have the summer before us to per-
suade them.
The site Of their present reserve"
is very desirable part of the Terri.
tory, being rich in minerals, a fine
stock range, some very valuable agri
cultural lands and magnificent prairies.
They cannot be blamed for desiring
to retain these lands for their homes.
But it has ever been thus. The
government, in making treaties with
the red man, give them the best lands
that can be found, and when the
demands Of advancing civilization
makes it necessary to remove them,
there must be trouble, which generally
results in war and bloodshed. This
seems to be poor Judgment. AS these
people are to be fed and cared for by
the government, why not give them
lands that are unfit for the white man?
There are plenty Of these to be found.
These Muscalaros are a bloodthirsty
set; ATTEST, they are continually steal
ing and plundering. Therefore, we
fear they will not take TO the change
with very friendly spirit. General
Mackenzie, however, seldom listens
to vows" or big talks" be
tells the Indians what to do. His
next move is force Of arms. 1t is also
understood the General is to select
the site for the new post that is to be
built.
We have received dispatches to-day
to the effect that the hostile Indians
with whom Colonel Carr had the
trouble last fall, have returned from
Mexico and are making trouble in the
lower country. 1t is reported they
are about seventy strong.
General Mackenzie left Fort Stan
ton on the 18th, and is now at Fort
Cummings, preparing for a campaign.
The battalion from Cummings, under
command of Colonel Forsythe, Fourth
cavalry, have taken the field, and all
the cavalry from other posts are under
marching orders. We hope it will
not prove very serious, for the sake oil
the citizens Of the Territory,
The most Important object at present
will be to keep the Indians out OF the
Black Range, which. if they sue coed
in reaching, will make serious trouble
as It is their fayorite stronghold. Will
keep you informed Of details as they
occur.
The string band Of the Fourth cav.
airy left here on the train this morn.
ing for Las Vegas, to plsy for the
grand ball at the opening Of the Mon.
tezuma Hotel, at the Hot Springs, six
miles from the city. These spring,
are a great fashion and pleasure resort
and noted for their healing qualities
The Hotel IS just completed, an will
now be opened for accommodation O.
tourists and pleasure seekers.
OLD VET.