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They no doubt derive their name from the tall spire-shaped peaks closely grouped, that, in the distance, resemble the pipes of a large church organ, especially when viewed from the plains on the eastern side of the mountains; hence the name is not inappropriate.

A man goes there, views the lights and shades ever changing on the Organ mountains, sees the wide alfalfa fields, glowing and luscious orchards, grain fields and vineyards, and is impressed with the beauty of the scene.

That which gives its special reputation to Donna Ana county, however, is the far-famed Mesilla valley.

Las Cruces has become quite a winter resort for invalids, and a number of places have been prepared for their care and entertainment.

The county seat of Dona Ana is a modern-built Mexican village, and, in Yankee style, stretches mostly along one broad street, with a population of about a thousand souls.

In point of fertility, the soil is about equal to the remainder of the Territory; but I would not exchange a good Pennsylvania farm of a thousand acres for the whole valley for agricultural purposes.

learned to ride and shoot, even before we learned to read and write.

Said institution is hereby located at or near the town of Las Cruces in the County of Doña Ana, upon a tract of land of not less than one hundred (100) acres.