The Nevada journal., 1851-12-06
Important from the South,
The Indians Ri'ing-Attack on Warmers
Raneho-- Departure of Ioluatee,s.

Onlo, the reports then IN circulation
through the southern country. in regard
to the anticipated attack from the In
dians. We have received the following
communication from friend in San
Diego, by which it appears hcstilities
have actually commenced. and that the
Indians are preparing for determined
warfare. We also publish the conmu-
ncation from Mr. Harazthy, Sheriff. to
Gov. McDougal The people Of the
south will probably require some assis
tance in the shape of arms and men,
Aita.
SAN DIEGO, Call Nov oS, 1851.
San Diego county is in u blaze from
the Colorado to tho Pacific. The facts
| shall notice in as brief manner as
possible. On the night of the 22d inst.
and few hours after the arrival of the
courier from the Colorado of which
have already written you, another was
received from Santa Maria, stating that
the Aqua Caliente Indians, under their
chief, Antonio, had arisen and destroyed
the rancho of Hon j. J Warner The
day following the citizens enrolled them
selves into company of volunteers for
the purpose of proceeding to the seat Of
war; but finding much difficulty in pro.
curing arms and ammunition, were de-
layed or unable to get off that day, and
in the evening, the Hon. j J. w., him
self appeared He stated that be was
in his house with only crippled SER
want, (having that day sent his family
off on suspicion,) and hearing some noise
on the outside, opened his door, and
found himself surrounded by Indians
several engaged in untieing three horses
that were made fast to his door, whilst
the Others wero robbing his corral of
stock. He killed two, succeeded in
getting one of the three horses, with his
servant behind him, and left for neigh
boring rancharia in shower of arrows,
none Of which did him any injury.
The day following this (24th news
came of the massacre of the invalids of
the Aguas Calientes, four in number.
the only names heard Of are Ridgely
and Slack The succeeding day, (25th)
received letter from Antenio declaring
icar, if may so term it; enclose you
q literal translation. He is said to be
in command of not less than three thou
sand Indians, which he has been over
twelve months organising; is now, and
has done this within sixty miles of this
town. lie is allied with tho Colorado
Indians, and has invited the different
tribes in Lower California and Los An
geles county to join him.
What now is the condition of the peo-
pie of this county? In few words, all
the effective men (and very few indeeO
of the military command at this place,
have gone to the relief Of the detach-
ment of troops at the mouth of the Gila:
the whole country has concentrated at
San Diego and formed themselves into
q company, which does not amount to
fifty effective men, the town is under
martial law, and all capable Of bearing
arms pressed into service for the protec-
ton Of the town against on anticipated
attack Of hordcs Of indians. Thus we
now stand, with sentinels at every cor
ner, business Of all kinds suspended, and
scouts out to ascertain whatever facts
they may be able.
Upon the call for volunteers, Major
f. H. Fitzgerald, U. s. A, was among
the first to enroll, and was unanimously
proclaimed the captain, with power to
appoint all of his officers. Through him,
and the zeal and cooperation of Brevet
Major Heinizelman, al have been fur
nished with arms and ammunition,
which otherwise, for the want of these,
would have placed the town in very
precarious situation. The whole num-
ber of men now in the county will not
amount to one hundred, so we are ut
terly unable to do more than protect
ourselves and families, though tho COM
pany is ready to move in pursuit of An
tonic as soon as his exact whereabouts is
known. The facts have been repre-
sented to the Governor and General COM
manding in California.
The citizens express many obligations
and are under many, to Major Heintzel-
man, for the aid he has rendered them.
| neglected stating that Warmers major
domo was killed, and burnt on his wood
pile.
Believing the town to be secure, Cap,
Fitzgerald leaves to-day with about 20
men of the volunteer company for the
Aguas Calientes
| send you hasty copy of the Sheriff $
communication to the Governor.
Yours truly, II.
The following is the communication
of the Sheriff of San Diego county to
Governor McDougal:
SAN DIEGO Co, Nov. Goth, 1851.
SIR have the honor to report to your
Excellency that the Indian chief, Capt
Antonio, from Aguas Calientes, has COM
menced hostilities, by attacking Hon.
J. J. Warmers rancho killing one of his
servants destroying his property, and
driving off his stock. They killed on
the same day, four Americans at Aguas
Calientes, who went there to recruit
their health Said Antonio sent also a