FROM SANTA FE.
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Preparing for a siege fsrtifyng The city-2OOO men


armed-rsquisition for 5000 more, Sc,


An extra from the office Of the Lexington (Mis.
souri) Express states thet Mr.. Houck had arrived al
Independence from Santa Fe, having made the trp
in twenty days. He is said to have brought intel
igence that the authorities Of Santa Fe were fortify-
ing 1t, and besides two thousand men then under
arms, the governor had made requisition for five
thousand men from Chihuahua. Every third man
in Santa Fe and its vicinity was to bear arms in it's
defence. The place was preparing for siege. Mr.
Houck, 1t is added, expresses the opinion that
Col Kearney ought not to take less than five thou
sand men on his expedition against New Mexico


The ST. Louis New Era of the l7th instant says


"Anumber of wagons loaded with ammunition and
provisions have already started on their way over
the prairies, and Col Rearney sends them ahead as
fast as he can get them in readiness More than
two hundred Dragons have also taken up their line
Of march, The volunteer companies are at Fort
Leavenworth going through drills and military ex-
ercses, under the direction Of the regular officers OF
the army, and are said To be improving RAPIDLY.
Col Kearney very properly keeps his counsels to
himself, and il is not known when the main BODY
of the troops will start. Many baggage wagons
are needed. The character and past conduct Of Col
Kearney afford guarantee that the expedition will
be conducted with military skill, and in such man
ner as to render it successful.