Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-03-04
GOV, &, B, AXTELL,

Gov. AXtell came to New Mexico in
June, 1875. In the fall Of 1873, after
having served about three years and six
months, he was superseded by Gen. Lew
Wallace. This change was made by
President Hayes without any notice to
Gov. Axtell and so far as we are informed,
without any complaint having been made
against Gov. Axtel's administration by
the citizens of New Mexico. 1t is true
that a 81 ecial agent by the name of Angel,
who had been here to investigate other
matters, had made an unfavorable report
against the governor about the Lincoln
county troubles, but our citizens who were
best informed upon this subject, believed
then and now that Gov. Axtell was doing
all he could to uphold the law and to re-
press violence. The military, who were
the persons best informed on the subject,
sustained him, as will be seen by Gen.
Pope's letter. On his return to the states,
Gov. Axtell put the matter in the hands
of the member Of congress from his dis
trict, Hon. james Monroe, and requested
him to correspond with various prominent
persons we'll informed in New Mexican
affairs, for the purpose of vindi 'ating his
reputation. This was done and the letters
brought to the attention Of President
Hayes, who was convinced that he had
done Gov. Axtell an injustice, and to
make amends sent his name to the senate
for another appointment. This Gov.
Axtell declined and had his name with
drawn. He then requested his repre-
sentative, Prof. Monroe, to withdraw his
letters, and now permits us to publish
few of them that the public may see in
what estimation he was held by some of
the prominent men of the nation. Gov.
Axtell has large number of letters OF the
same import, but these we deem of special
importance. Gen. Garfield had served
four years with him in the lower house,
and was his warm personal friend.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Washington, d. c., Jan. %, $780,
Hon. Charles Devens, Attorney General Of the
Unite States.
Learning that n vacancy will soon occur
in the Sd judicial district of the territory
of New Mexico, desire to recommend
for appointment as judge Of that district,
aconsttuent of mine, Gov. s. B. Axtell.
Gov. Axtell was engaged in the practice
OF the law for twenty-five years, and am
assured that his standing in the profession
was excellent. To this he has added
large experience of public affairs. He
was twice elected to congress from the
city OF San Francisco, and was for a time
governor of New Mexico, with the mass
of whose people, as learn from credible
sources, he is popular and held in high
esteem. | believe him to be a good
lawyer, well informed public man, and
a we'll educated, upright and candid gen.
tleman. l shall he much gratified should
it be found practicable to bestow upon
him the Office of which | have spoken.
Very respectfully your obedient servant.
JAMES MONROE.
NJ. G. 18th Dist of Ohio.
I cordially concur in the above recon-
mendation. j. A. GARFIELD.
l cheerfully concur in above recon-
menuation: AMEs TOWNSEND.
| concur:
Vim. Mckinley, H. s. Neal. j. Warren
Keller, j. s. Robinson, |. T. Updesraff,
Thos. L. Young, members H. r., Newton
Booth, U. s. senator, California.
H'DoRs DEPT. OF THE Missouri,
Fl. Leavenworth, Kas., Feb. 70, 1885,
Hon. James Monroe, NJ. c., Washington, D. C.
My Dear Sir: I am just in receipt Of
your letter of the 18th inst, and l gladly
avail myself of the opportunity it presents
to say that consider Gov Axtell one of
the best, most intelligent and most faith
full governors that New Mexico has ever
had within my recollection. New Mexico
being embraced within the limits Of this
military department, my relations were
in measure close with him both per-
sonally and officially, and I found him in
all respects most capable public officer
and gentleman OF high integrity. I
greatly regretted his removal from that
Office and shall greatly rejoice, in view
Of the public interest in that quarter,
should he receive the appointment to
which you refer. Very respectfully and
truly yours. JOHN POPE.
BUTLER, Feb. %, 1880.
Hon. James Monroe.
Dear Sir: While holding the office Of
chief justice OF the territory Of New Mex
leo, had the pleasure of making the
acquaintance Of Gov. Axtell, one Of your
constituents-who was the governor OF
the territory. knew him intimately and
well, and know his standing as man
and officer in the territory, and can say
that he Was dn intelligent, faithful, upright
and honest public officer, and 30 regarded
by the people Of the territory, and bore
an irreproachable private character. l
most cheerfully recommend him for re.
appointment to an Office suitable to bis !
standing and tastes, and would say that
he is competent to fill any civil Office in
the giftof the president. His appointment