The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-15

credit; but they purported to be from merchants in
chihuahua He got some money here, and again
had the promise ola large amount. lie also had
several interviews with the Governor relative to
the settling of colony on the ella. He agreed TO
protect that frontier from the Apaches-to put
1000 American families there in two years, &c,
&c; and had actually got the promise from the Co
vernon to give him his influence, and to vote for
furnishing him with $500 900, with which he was to
carry out that grand scheme. One day calling to
see the Governor, was told he need come no more.
lie called to see those from whom he was to get
money on his drafts, and told news unfavorable
to him had been received and the funds were not
to be had. Upon inquiry, he found his old acquaint
ancc, MIR. Coons, was in town. He now vowed he
eyes upon him. An alteration took place between
Coons and French. Shots exchanged in the
street, but no very serious damage done-Coons
hat receiving French's ball, while the latter was
shot in the right shoulder French left town the
same day for Nazatlan, where he arrived without
further adventure. Here he found large party Of
sixty Americans, bound for California. They had
not money enough to pay their passage on the
steamer, and were cndeavoring to charter schooner
French now came to their aid. He charters the
vessel, and collects from the men all the money
they had-about 5000. The day the schooner
was to sail steamer arrived. French went aboard
and soon returned, telling the men he had arranged
with Captain Watkins to take them up. Shouts of
joy were heard from the poor deceived beings
Jumping into small boats, they rowed out to
the steamer, all having their order from French for
1t was now dark; the steamer about starting;
the men alongside, and French in town. Pre-
senting their orders, Captain w. informed them he
had made no arrangement with French whatever
The poor devils had to return on shore, and the
steamer left them. French had all their money,
and had disposed oft. He had succeededin cashing
some drafts here, and ut went and rechartered
the schooner and shipped the men. He then run
in debt here all he could and finally had to leave
town. He raised a company Of twelve men, and
commenced robbng in the mountains, between
here and Durango. After leading this life for one
month, he was pursued by company of soldiers,
and after a desperate struggle French and his
party were all taken and tied. The captain
and his two aids we're swung to the nearest
trees, and the balance of the party were shot, by
order of very sensible alcalde, at the small town
of Echaverea Thus has ended the life of this re-
markable scoundrel-this talented villain.
You may rely upon all Of the above being correct
as have seen the official papers from the captain
who pursued French and his party. He has met
the fate he deses will there be single tear
shed for him. lie died the death Of bandit and
an outlaw, at the age of twenty-four. / forgot to
mention that while he in this place, and swind-
ing the poor Americans Of their last cent in
December last, who should suddenly appear
but Mr. Coons. This young man deserves the
praise and thanks ofour poor countrymen who were
then here, for he exerted himself to the utmost to
procure from French the money he had received
from them; but to no purpose. Had we all have
listened to this friend, and hearkened to the
ings of Mr.. Coons, we would not have been dipped
by this greatest of villains. You can use this in
formation you like.