pension desired? If the former, it cannot be done without funds; and if the latter, would it not be a saving to the government, and just and magnanimous towards Mr. Weller, to relieve him from the service unconditionally? The commissioner asks you, through me, to be allowed to pay a portion of the salary of his disbursing officer, and for that purpose has drawn a draft for $500, which I will present at any time you may have the kindness to allow its payment. With no desire to become importunate, but with a sincere belief that there has been some misconception of the facts of the case, my object in addressing you now is to give you a clearer statement in regard to the draft I hold, hoping thereby to overcome your objections to its payment here. With a respectful request to be informed, as soon as convenient, whether or not you still adhere to your former decision regarding the payment here, in part, of my salary, agreeably to the requisition of the commissioner, I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, Hon. THOMAS EWING, Secretary of Interior Department. C. L. WELLER. No. 4. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Office of Indian Affairs, January 11, 1850. SIR: In compliance with the directions in your letter of the 3d instant, I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a copy of all the correspondence that has been had between this office and " any agent of the government of the United States in California or New Mexico." Respectfully, your obedient servant, Hon. THOMAS EWING, Secretary of the Interior: ORLANDO BROWN. No. 5. Report of J. S. Calhoun, Indian agent at Santa Fe, New Mexico. SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, SIR: I forward to you; for the information of whom it may concern, the printed "Journal of the Convention of the Territory of New Mexico." It is stated that the election for delegates to the convention was held “in conformity with the proclamation of Lieutenant Colonel Beall, civil and military commandant," &c., &c. I have not been able to procure a copy of the proclamation; therefore, one is not enclosed to you. Before the honorable Hugh N. Smith left for Washington, he informed me that Governor Washington had refused to approve, or rather to recognise officially, the actings and doings of the convention. All of which I submit to you without an additional remark. Hon. T. EWING, J. S. CALHOUN. Secretary of the Interior, Washington city, D. C. SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, October 18, 1849. SIR: It may be important to the government of the United States, undoubtedly important to many of the inhabitants of said States, that the accompanying "table of marches, &c., ' should be made public. For the table," &c., as will be seen by a reference to it, I am indebted to that liberal and enlightened officer, H. L. Kendrick, Brevet Major U. S. A., who on every occasion, so far as I have seen, or believe, has manifested every becoming disposition to furnish all the information which he could command, for the general, good; and I know of no gen. tleman who could surpass him in successfully advancing the general good. With great respect, your obedient servant, Hon. T. EWING, J. S. CALHOUN. Secretary of the Interior, Washington city, D. C. Table of marches made in the summer of 1849, from Fort Leavenworth to Santa Fe, by a command composed of companies D and B, 2d artille-ry, and a portion of the 3d infantry. (a) Camp Kanzas. (b.) "Dragoon creek," "Independence," &c. (c.) June 10, Sunday. (d) Two miles above Osage camping ground. (e.) Guide called this "Love's defeat." (f) Near Fort Mann. (g.) Remained in camp on the 27th. (h.) Remained in camp July 1, Sunday. A. L. KENDRICK, Brevet Major U. S. A. Journal of the Convention of the Territory of New Mexico. At a convention held at the city of Santa Fe, Territory of New Mexico, composed of delegates elected by the people of the different counties, in conformity with the proclamation of Lieutenant Colonel Beall, civil and military commandant of the Territory of New Mexico, in the absence of Lieutenant Colonel J. M. Washington, civil and military governor, the following, among other proceedings, were had. MONDAY MORNING, September 24, 1849. On motion of Antonio Jose Otero, Tomas Baca was called to the chair, and James H. Quinn, esq., was requested to act as secretary pro tem. The roll being called, the following gentlemen appeared and answered to their names: From the county of Bernalillo-Manuel Armijo y Mestas, Ambrosio Armijo y Ortiz. San Miguel-Gregorio Vigil, Manuel Antonio Baca. Santa Ana-Miguel Montoya, Francisco Tomas Baca. Santa Fe-Manuel Alvarez, E. Vaudry Deroin, W. Z. Angney. On motion of Ceran St. Vrain, the convention proceeded to the election of president, when the roll being called, the Rev. Cura Antonio Jose Martinez was unanimously elected president of the convention. On motion of Mr. Skinner, the convention proceeded to the election of secretary. Mr. Skinner nominated James H. Quinn, esq. The roll being called, the vote stood as follows: For J. H. Quinn-15. For Wm. J. Pillon-4. Mr. Quinn, having received a majority of all the votes given, was declared duly elected; was qualified, and entered upon the discharge of his duties. On motion of Joseph Nangle, E. J. Vaughn was unanimously elected doorkeeper. On motion of Joseph Nangle, a committee of three was appointed by the Chair to examine the credentials of members claiming seats in this convention. The president appointed said committee, Messrs. Angney, Skinner, and Martinez. On motion of Mr. Sanchez, convention adjourned until 3 o'clock, p. m. EVENING SESSION-3 o'clock, p. m. The committee appointed to examine credentials of members claiming seats in convention, reported the following persons as duly entitled and qualified: From the county of Bernalillo-Manuel Armijo y Mestas, Ambrosio Armijo y Ortiz. Rio Arriba-Dr. J. Nangle, Salbador Lucero. San Miguel-Gregorio Vigil, Manuel Antonio Baca. Santa Fe-Manuel Alvarez, Dr. E. V. Deroin, W. Z. Angney. On motion, the foregoing report was unanimously adopted. Resolved, That the vote on any question that may arise before the Ayes-Messrs. Angney, Alvarez, Deroin, Nangle, Lucero, Martinez-6. Nays-Messrs. Skinner, A. J. Otero, Sanchez, Sylba, M. A. Otero, A. Armijo, M. Armijo, Montoya, Baca, (Santa Ana,) St. Vrain, Leroux, Baca, (San Miguel,) Vigil-13. Mr. St. Vrain moved that the convention proceed to the election of a delegate, to represent the interests of this territory in the Congress of the United States, which was decided in the affirmative, as follows: Ayes, 15-nays, 4. Whereupon, the convention proceeded to the election of a delegate to the Congress of the United States. Mr. Skinner nominated Hugh N. Smith. The roll being called, the election resulted as follows: For Hugh N. Smith: Messrs. Skinner, Otero, Sanchez, Sylba, M. Otero, A. Armijo, Montoya, Baca, (San Miguel,) Baca, (Santa Ana,) Vigil, St. Vrain, Martinez, Leroux, Lucero, M. Armijo-15. For Richard H. Weightman: Angney, Alvarez, Deroin-3. Whereupon, Hugh N. Smith was declared duly elected as delegate of this territory to the Congress of the United States. On motion of A. J. Otero, the president appointed a committee of five to report the basis of a constitution for the government of the territory, and instructions for the consideration of the delegate to Congress; which was unanimously adopted. The president appointed W. Z. Angney, Joseph Nangle, Wm. C. Skinner, Baca, (Santa Ana,) and A. J. Otero, said committee. On motion of A. Armijo, the convention adjourned until 10 o'clock, to morrow TUESDAY MORNING, 10 o'clock. Mr. Angney presented the petition of citizens of the county of Bernalillo, protesting against the admission of A. and M. Armijo, as delegates from the county of Bernalillo to this convention, and claiming that Antonio Sandoval and Juan Perea are entitled to seats in the convention as delegates from the county of Bernalillo; which was referred to the Committee on Elections. On motion of Mr. Sanchez, the convention adjourned until 2 o'clock, p. m. |