The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-27

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letter was received BY friend yesterday from citi
zen Of this place. At present sojourning in New Mexico
The following extracts will be found interesting
Las yreAs. March 9, 1850
| The Indians are more annoying now than they were
eyer known before Fobbsries. murders. and outrage.
Of conversation We live ia continual alarm and The
panic, must say, Is OF most annoying species
something, take n akin 70 cholera horror in The
States Persons returning 10 the States adopt every pre-
caution TO insure successful Defence in case OF an en-
counter with the Indians The natives and emigrants
will be understood, en- pdssan stand ceremo-
Mes heres where they meet and the latter have some
thing to plumber the chances are to one that fight
occurs Immediately. Most OF US have at time OF
Other been sufferers BY Indian depredations but Of all
classes the "Ciboleros" or buffalo hunters being most
exposed, have been the heaviest losses So as TO give
you some idea oil the sad condition OF the country shall
partcularze a few items OF our troubles
About month ago, runner, sent BY party OF CbO-
eros, arrived at this place with most amentable chap
ter OF caasrophes that had Just befalIen them The
company seems, had fallen ia with body of Apaches
and three four others badly wounded had ensued
their animals had all been stoen and finally, at the time
OF the runners departure, their ammunition nearly
ags to repe the charges Of The savages The case was
sad ons. you will acknowledge. and demanded imme-
diate attendance .El commandments" was called upon
Tor military aid by the "prefect," who, in turn was d.
rected 10 order out company OF militaMexican mi.
lItiaGod save the mark )and to march to the rescue
Il SO happened that the Apachas satisfied with the
felt disposed to turn the military, Heaven only knows
how many OF our unfortunate patriots would have been
massacred take il for granted as matter Of course,
that there would have been second defeat
week or ten days since three Mexicans were killed
near Bernal Springs" about seventeen miles from this
place, and the road 10 Santa Fea second everyday
afrof sAft kaoa tucfls Me- HAn~
short time ago was in Santa Fe, where 1 saw our
young friend Richard Mckinney, who was just on his
return from Donana, town situated on the Del Nore,
above FL Paso he gave me the following account of
another murder and robbery: One day. as party Of
pastores" were herding band Of some hills.
distinctly IN sight OF Donana, on the south side, they
were suddenly set upon by twelve Indians. Three of
their number killed, and fourth badly wounded
The others managed 10 escape TO the town. leaving their
cattle TO the mercy OF the scoundres The alarm was
given and Major Steen, at the head OF small body,
gave chase He pursued them distance OF thirty miles,
in which time one Of his men was badly wounded, and
two Or three OF his dropped dead from exhaustion
The Indians at last gained the mountains where would
have been folly to keep up the chase and accordingly
the poor Major was compelled to return. with the full
convction that a horses are not good in every smegen
Icy IL said that since that day he has put all his
tie short allowance. The Major is Of the most
popular OF the country. His hostility to the Indians,
Is strong claim on the good viii Of the community.
have tried Your patience the subject of 'saborig
na." but the source Of grievance is one, and you
ject Intimately connected with il Our Big papoose,
COL Monroe, does not acqui himself in his office as be
should, nor give the satisfaction we might expect He
deals out his licenses right and left indiscrmnateIy
every trading party that chooses to ask Them and the
very natural consequence is that Apaches and other
tribes OF Indians, are always well supplied with powder
might be prevented did the whites furnish them with
firearms and ammunition. The officer whose judgment
and discretion do not suggest more caution in giving
out trading licenses does infinitely more mischief than
good his power should Al least be curailed, or 80
nodalaed as to insure the object for which he was
placed in Office
now about the sale. "by ORDER of the quarermaster.
Of the "New Mexican" better known here as "The
Press" Bytheby, this thing Of orders TO us Of
ten, and on almost all kinds OF subjects. Everybody
lives, moves trades. and travels "by order !" but mol
must not say everybody. We have given the Indians
multitude OF very peFemptoy ORDERS but conound them,
they cannot be coaxed Threatened cheated into an
quiescence. Did our government fit to station CON-
pany or two more OF cavalry among then orders,
with such endorsements, might be properly honored.
Politics and faction are in the ascendant here. There
are-the Lord only knows-how many parties both OF
State and territorial origin In Albuquerque, where the
people more than ordinarily patriotic, 'bery pocs
lone stars, and "sars and stripes" all the rage
Governor Amijo resides in this place. The governor is
very amiable and very hospable gentleman. He has
caught the public spirit and talks of republics, OF
political measures and all that sort Of thing like native
Monte and "old Thule" are yet the fashion with US,
and continue to entail ruin and misery the youth of
".
inyeieraie female gamberw take the lead, fear in
this particular channel Of vice. long soul and body
remain together. Al her tables. which are always
crowded she would make capital "living illustration
for the refomer Green She soops the cards and
deals them out by one with the intense eanesiness
OF one whose life hung the result She is habit
ua Laughter but when fortune happens favor her,
them she lights the board of her winnings her features
expand, her lips part, and you her teeth, regular
and splendid set, which cost her less than 600
Mixed with all her vices, she has virtues has been
known TO be guilty Of acts OF decided generosity,
and. withal, passes for expert. Discreet and we'll
enough meaning woman
/, is past midnight; and II the cold blasts which
find admance through the miserable doors and windows
oil my little abode did not TO retire TO bed, the
musical efforts Of the fiddler the way would still
stop Five Senoritas," from Santa Fc have been
creating impressions frontiers, during the past
fortnight and my neghbors have given the fsndango to-
night for their special benefit The fiddler, Just now has
struck cuna"-he only species Of Mexican tunes in
which could ever discover aay music. am sorry that
my limited knowledge OF music win not allow me TO
note down for you the one now being played II is a
brilliant lively tune, and, SET to music, would have
in any fashionable ballroom. Bu,yime flies and so
Adios, PM p.
From the Pennsylvania, April Is.