The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-12

amount of presents, consisting of blankets, blue
and red cloth. flour, coffee and sugar, kettles,
caps, &c, &c, were distributed among them.
This was the largest amount Of prescnts ever dis
tributed among the Indians in this Territory, and
they much pleased as the Mexicans were
tonshed at the liberal distribution.
Every thing conducted with the greatest or
der and reg uarity, and the Indians expressed their
gratitude in the warDest terms.
As the meeting was dissolved, they
mo united their horses and started for home thereby
disappointing their Mexican friends, who were in
waiting expecting 10 be benefited At their expense.
The Utahs have the reputation OF being The
bravcst warriors and the most honorable Indians in
theTerritory and, with Chico Vclasquey band have
never been suspected Of committing depredations
upon the whites The Jcarilla Apaches have be-
haved remar kably we'll for year past-no charges
having been made against them.
The ella Apaches are very troublesome at pres
ent. They have committed several murders With
ia the last few weeks, and driven away large
amount Of stock in the southern portion OF Ter
ritory. Colonel Sumner will soon open a cam
pAign against them, and probably put a stop to
their depredations.
One Of the most enterprisng and influential
citizens Of this place. Robert T. Brcnt, member Of
the present Legislature. was killed few weeks
ago when crossing the "J0Tnad0 del Mtsertd, or
yef the dead man." by these Apaches
There is considerable excitement at present
among our ctizens, owing to the rumors OF gold
disgings" having been discovered on the ella
river. Companies being formed for the pur-
pose of making discoveries and working the mines.
mountains near Taos, but ! think il doubtful.
There has been much suffering upon the plains
this winter owing to the great amount OF snow that
has fallen. and the severe cold weather. The mail
carriers, their TO the States, we learn, lost
their animals, and had to burn up one Of their car
riagcs to keep themselves from freezing. Wchavc
had no newspaper mail for two months, and proba-
bly, will not have for another month 10 come-if
then. Think OF that, you that live in the land OF
newspapers and telcgraphs. "1hree months oittout
netDspapsr! Isnt II atqfM?'
Mr.. +. x Aubrey, the celebrated prairie travel
Ter, has made three trips to the States and back,
with large train of wagons and mules, the present
year. and the last trip discovered new route, by
which he avoided the J0vnada and had wood and
water for every camp. He was caught in a severe
snow storm on his last return trip, and his mules
had to feed upon the bark Of cottonwood trees for
four days, and yet no succeeded i'll bringing them
all into Santa FS in good order.
Mr.. Aubrey has probably travelled greater
distance upon horseback, in less time, than any
living man. Take, for instance. the following
fact, every word Of which can be substantiAted by
indisputable evidence:
Having some very important business to trnns-
act for the Government. he left Santa Fe on the
18th of September, 1913, and reached Independ-
encs on tho 18th, making the entire trip in five
days and sixteen honrs--distance $40 miles. Hc
was delayed on the foad by having to transact bu-
siness with various parties OF troops; he broke
down twelve horses-six Of them died-and no had
to go twenty four miles on foot; and, counting
travelling time, he made the entire trip in four
days and tsDeivs hours. During the trip he slept
two hours and ten minutes and ate six meals. 1t
rnined upon him twenty four consecutive hours
and six hundred miles OF tho distance rode in
the mud. portion Of the journey was made at
tho rate Of two hundred and fifty miles to the
twenty four houre, and upon one Ut his animals
he rode two hundred miles in twenty six ,urs
He was twenty-five and q half pounds lighter
when he reached independence than he was when
he left Santa Fe.
You may rccollect that some years ago Mr.
Osbnldisone, in England, undertook to ride two
hundred mics in ten hours-with as many relays
Of horses he wished-around course, and
it was thought he possessed great powers Of enc
durance because he accomplished the task. Com
pare the two trips and how far short the Eng
lishman cornos to the prairie traveller.
The Legislature of New Mexico is in session, and
has done but little business yet. Their time is
limited to forty days. and it will adjourn on the
9th Of January.
am inclined to believe that the affairs of this
Territory in better condition At this time than
they have ever been since the conquest.
The military and the civil government now act
together harmoniousy. The troops have all been
taken away from the towns and put into active
service Military posts have been esablishcd at
the proper points, and every thing begins to as
sumo healthfui appearance. The headquarters
OF the army have been removed 10 Albuquerque.
The firm and decided course ot policy adopted
by Governor Calhoun-his energctic admnistra
ton Of public Affairs amid innumcvahe difficult
tes-his devotion to the public interests, and his
uutring zeal ia tho duties Of his office. should win
for him the lasting gratitude OF every good citizen
Of New Mexico.
Yours, SC, JOHN CREINER.