The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-12
From the Alta California, June |.
The CiIn Emi0rmtion.

Tho news from the Gila and Colorado rivers, re-
Gently received, Is very gloomy and distressing,
and requires the immediate action Of the military
department of the country for the adoption Of mea-
sures which shall relieve the emigrants ol
route from the barbarites which there is too little
reason TO doubt they will experience from the hume
rous savage tribes which iniest their path. We
have heretofore published accounts Of the deprcda-
tions committed by the Apachcs in the "a pache-
ria' upon omigrants on the Rio Grande and ella
rivers, via III Paso and Chihuahua, and still more
recently upon the Colorado, by the Iumas and
other savage and wsrlikc tribes who inhabit that
section of country in vicinity Of the Juno Of the
ella with the Colorado OF the West. Some time
since we gave sketch Of these tribes, informa
tion beng obtained from personal knowledge, as
well az information from third parties. When the
emigration Of year ago first took place, and the
early parties commenced crossing but very little
difficulty was experienced from them, save from
their thieving prOpensitics, which unhorsed many
emigrants, and caused them much suffering upon
the burning sands Of the Colorado OF the West
Some few pcrsons were reported 10 have been Inur-
dercd, but authentic Information was derivable
as parties all hurried on speedily as possible
The character Of the Indians, however was cvi-
IDENTIFY warlikc, hostile aud trcacbcrous; and their
stalwart forms gave proof of their prowcss the
war path, and the trouble they would give IL they
strung their bows and welded their tonahawks
From that time 10 the present, they have been aug
monting in numbers, and growing more and more
troublesome, and have only been awed by bands
-of migrants who have arrived in large bodies.
derstand the value Of money and of late have been
nearly ss open TO "trade" az the sharpest COnnec-
ticut pcdlar Their savage shrewdness, too, has
taught them the superiority Of FIRE arms, and they
have, with their natural cunning, obtained a con.
siderable number of pistols and guns from the
various parties who have crossed, for swimming
their animals across the wild and whirling waters
Of the formidable Colorado, acting 10 guides, and
other kindred services.
The emigration has been 90 large and 20 con-
tinuous by this route, that some enterprsing oiti-
zens established ferry and trading post near the
massacre Of portion of this party was mentioned
In paper few days since, and is fully corrobo-
rated by subsequent advice. A large party passed
us TO confirm the particulars had already given.
Since that time, VIC have been apprsed Of the fact
that company Of emgrants numbering nearly
one hundred, among whom several families
comprising women and children, are on the road,
having started in the month Of February last, we
believe, from III Paso.
But little doubt can now be entertained but they
will be harassed and subjected 10 constant ambus-
oades and attacks, or generally massacred, az the
Indian force is estimated at nearly FIVE thouss nd.
Destitute OF knowledge Of the country, and unac-
quainted with the character of the foe they will be
compelled 10 meet, their chance Of escape will be
small When last heard from. the body to which
we sllude were at the Pimos village, where they
would undoubtedly bo apprised of the dangers in
their front. II able 10 comprehend fully the extent
Of them, aud divest Themselves of the anxiety
which all experience route for California 10 push
on at the utmost speed, relief can be sent to them,