Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-19
From the n. o. Pieayune, May
ARRIVAL FROM CHIHUAHUA

MAJOR Campbell, Of Springfield Mo, with Mr. Gerry. Z,
Lacede RANGER discharged in consequence Of sckness
and 50 men aud boys, teamSter arrived yesterday morn
ing from chihuahua by Of Red River. The company
having elected Mel Campbell captain lett the city OF Chi
hnnhua on the 18th Of March, taking the Presido do
Grande route Shortly after crossing the Rio Grande their
Indian guide deserted ihcm and having no man of the
county their journey OF danger and hardship until
they arrived at the settlements On the 9Th of Aprl they
passed through Cumanche village, and although they
made presents tho Indians indc1 ons Of hostility were
perceived That night, they about encampinR on
the Psio torches their track and they took
10 the saddle again Continuing to ride until tho toroen
were lost sight OF. they eneamped in Tayino and
morning started dawn About 10 ock they pressed
closely by party Of 40 so Cnmancbes finely mounled
Snd as the company had nothing but mules, worn out
by march of 500 miles, impossible either To
escape by fight pursue the enemy-so tho whole party
dismounad and formed Tor battle the cdgo Of chapar
raj In ths position the Indians surrounded them but
maniosng no disposition 10 attack IL supposed they
intended whiting for roinlofcement. and was deemed
advisable TO hight their way through This was ACCOMPLISH
ed without any injury the company. with the exception
Of slight wourd received by OF the four five
OF tho lndans wounded. The indians now satisfied
That any further attempt upon the party would be rather
serious affair, wheeled their horses about and were moi
seen after They armed with bows and arrows and
anccs and four or five Ol them had rifles. The company
were NIL armed with niles. After this tho company loot
he fsek several hmes, and Tor two weeks before they
ycd al The settlements lived entirely upon mule meat
Gerry heard rumOr that party Of Camanches short
time before They met ihem had stolen large number Of
horses from Coiee's ftaon the Red RIVER and that
IN doing 30 two or three killed and several
wounded.
When the company LEFT Chihuahua, Col Dpnphnn's mr.
my IN tho enjoyment Of excellent houlth The eli.
mate ~ that part Oi Mexico delightful and provisions
sbundaui. Col D0niphan was nv the absence oi nat,uc
tons, oss ~ know what pursue. The term
~ II his regiment expires early June and unless
her troops tsle mace country
W hia will sgnn ial in,o the hands ~ inc enemy We
Understand he induced 10 march upon chihuahua from
~ Paso by the MtRcBns tbemsevos the hopo that he
would fall easy prey to them. They ann,unee Ell in the
pipor published Chihuahul that Gen Wool was march.
ng city With biz whole army and was within ono or
days msreh. These papers they took particular psrs
10 bring the notice Oi Col. nonigban AZ IL Paso no
doubt lull hin into feeling II security This Tass was
succefsful, but they found, much 10 their cost
The Mexican officer akcn prisoner n attempting 10 o.
cape in dsguse from chihuahua Gen Cults and not
COLONEL has been stated. lie was Inc military com,
mandsn Of the province, aod would by HI. rank have com
handed The battle Il Sscmono bot thst he was under
by order Of The Governor Tor d'obedonce Of orders
IN rotng from ~ Peso as army siVanced
We have received the h'st number OF the AnQo-SaSon
published in the city Of Chihuahua Immediately after lie
cspns by the Amencsn forees Il IL dated on the 18Th
Marsh aad q Pskhshsd both In English sod Spanish Oa
ne Spanish ado Of ho Paper God procis,aa6on Of
Col Doolphan, - commander in-chis Of the American
foscest ~ Chhushua, reqoesne tbs people
their ordinary vOcstOas inviting lhoso lhetowns and
ranches 10 continue their trade With the city, end sssung