Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-02-05


IEev are almost naked, and are wre,ched
looking objects. The cE,anne of The river
frequently narrows to $50 yards, where II
runs very rapid, boiling, foamlng, and
roaring, as lis turbulent waters rush along
The sand hills frequently extend in TO The
river, obiiging us To cross them, and oI
times we can not find the road for the
drfiin. sand. We encamped on fat, on
the bank of the Rio Grande. where we had
pretty good grazing for our stock. but were
very much annoyed bv mosquitoes, which
swarm along the river in myriadS. ready
! To n,,ack any =. flesh and blood" that NAV
come in their way. Distance, % miles,
/ $50.
/ Saturday, June % After passing a
>leepIess night. We were called up al q
o'clock this morning; brought UP our
mules, cal breakfast, packed, ard started
a, 6. Passed through Sabine, and other
Mexican towns. Very un~ell to-day ;
suffered very much from cold in my head,
and bealed jaw, which produced severe
headache. ! had chill during The fore
noon, and notwithstanding the sun was
almos, insufferably hot to the others. was
compelled 10 wear my ovcrcOai. Ia the
afternoon | had d smart lever, and ire-
quenrly felt as though would fail from
my horse; longec TO reach an encamp-
ing place. which we did not fad until dark.
We stopped TO noon on The bank OF the riv-
er, where the grass appeared very good,
bu, after unpackins and turning our stock
loose 10 Craze. we found that they would
not ea: it, being Of a salty nature we were
exposed 10 the rays Of burning sun, with
out particle Of shade, and almost de-
voured by famisl,ed mosquitoes; they also
attacked our stock, which lhrea,enrd to
" stampede :" ami we were soon glad to
re-pack, and continue our toiIsome journey.
Encamped near small Mexican town,
where we were supplied by the inhaban,s
with eggs a, 3 bits dozen. and goats milk
al bits quart. was pretty near "A
'u>ed.up - Iad'' when l reached camp.
Distance, IS miles-l023.
Sunday. June Remained in camp
to-day. busted ~, self III r-ad,ng Emry's
R"ure from The Rm Gande. III California;
the journey is a urre perIl,us one than !
had any idea Of. t'aving never read dc
.cr'rtlon If the Glla river route. before
The ciIzens Of the town have got up a
Fandango this evening. for our especial
benefit, aud invited all hands. Alter su,-
per. We started up. The senorelas did no,
make their entree" until O'clock. We
found many OF The inhaban's sleeping
outside their dwellings,. for coniur', with
small fires bYIlr beside them. H. drive away
The mosquitoes. All the ta-llIngs. walls,
fences, Sc, We have Yet seen in New
Mexico. are composed Of ndrbes. We
frequently see the women, upon the fiat
house tops. in the evening, with a shawl
over their heads, Iheir only heaG.dres>.)
reminding me OF Bible descriptions of The
manners and customs Of the inhabitants of
the East. Their agricultural implements
are o, The rud-s, kind The mos, important
article, is d large steel hoe, (brough; from
The Siales,) with which they build houses,
cultivate crops, &c. Itanswers the several
purposes OF shovel. trowel, and hoe. Their
plough consists OF simple piece OF crook
ed timber. with one handle, 10 which they
attach yoke OF oxen, and Stir up the earth.
Their wagons are more clumsy, uncouth
looking machine than | could have ina
gined. The wheels are cut out Of a solid
log. and the whole car, is made without an
ounce OF IRON.
Monday, June 25. - Reached Tome
about 9 O'Clock his morning, and prepared
10 cross the river. 1t is about $50 yards
wide, and very rapid. al This point. The
Ierryman owned a large dug ou,,' in
which ourselves and baggage were crossed
in safety, for The triaIng sum Of So; we
gave several Mexcans So 10 swim over with
our animals. Everlhing was landed upon
he opposite side, which occupied the re-
OF the day. and we encamped upon
he bank +; siep: within len fee, of The wa.
er, and had cool breeze of the river. Il
Exchanged saddles with Mexican to day.
Distance, 6 miIes-l029.
Tuesday, June 26. - Started early
passed through Lama'ad, which is situated
opposite Tome. After travelling a few
niles, encamped within shor, distance Of
;ocoro but finding the grazing poor, We
concluded TO move to Town, which we did
his evening and encamped on the river,
,aIf mile from the place, where we found {;
.ood grass. We intend remaining here
lay or two, TO purchase and exchange
mules, hire guide to the Gila river. and .
upply ourselves with few necessary ar q