Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-12-17

one Of them over, assisted by log on which h,
occasionally rested.--35 miles; 1,105 miles.
July 25.At early hour the resumed their worl
on the boat the hides however found be
and full of holes, it neglected to dry them after
crossing the Avon-kareea. by dint of patching them
with pieces Of india rubber blankets and sheepskips
smearing the with mixture Of tallow hour soap
and pulverized charcoal the boat made sufficiently
tight, and with constant baling all the and packs
were carried over in four trips went with the
hrst load to guard packs some Indians the
LEFT bank watching our proceedings After the boat had
left me they showed disposition to pry into their
tents, but upon drawing revolver they dessted.
Mr. Beae made great exertions hurry this river
lie came across at each trip jumping into the water
whereveri was not too Deep and taking the boat in tow
until he was beyond his depth lie thus for many
hours in the water, encouraging the by his example
We had now an excellent party; they were daring and
adroit; they showed no signs of fear when
hard pressed by the Uahs and when exposure toll
required Of them not fnehed from his duty Some
appeared to rejoice whenever there difficulty to
overcome and heard the Delawares wild shout
and laugh without feeling convinced that either he his
mule had got into predcament, either by sliding
down bank or getting tho mlre ontanSlea in
asked for help, and rejected all assist
ancc, relying himself in every emergency.
As soon as all were over, proceeded mile up the
stream, where we encamped in the midst OF luxurant
grass. band of twenty-five mounted Utahs accompa-
MED US aud passed the night in camp We gave them
to eat and they quite friendly We disposed of the
boat for which had further use, by giving it to
these Indians who took it to pieces and divided the hides
among themselves to make moccasin soles They gave
unfavorabe accounts Of the Mormons repeating what
the Indians and Mexcans the Avon had told
us.-1 mile; i, 106 miles.
July 26.-In the morning the Utahs who the night be-
fore apparently friendly, showed disposition to
be saucy but kept close together and they did not
dare to hosttes most of them had rifles, and
all had bows and quvers full of with obsidan
heads They followed miles, and left in very
bad humor because had given them presents Had
been able to conciate these Indians with few gifts
such blankets, beads tobacco, brass wire. &C., we
would not have had the least trouble with them. We
parted friendly terms with those the Savoya, where
Beale had remained during my journey to Taos for,
leaving he distributed among them variety of small ar
ticles, with which they were entirely satisfied.
We started at five, and ut encamped at Green RE-
Spring The water here cool, but not abundant
it is constant however, and good grass and cotton
woods and willows found around it.
The character of the country and soil continued un-
changed-rocky ridges into fantastic shapes and
soil loose dry and barren. The trail led through rocky
ravines of red sandstone.-lS miles; ,l24 miles.
July 27.-We were on the road before daylight, and,
travelling thirty miles west by south, and crossing
the fork of San Rafael creek, halted at P NJ
the west fork few miles above their junction, and
twenty from where this creek flows into Green river At
encampment the creek seven yards in breadth
and eighteen inches Deep although found spot where
could swim It's water cool and sweet and there
was good pasturage on its banks.
The trail led over low hills much cut up by dry and
rocky rayines and on light were sand bluffs. Vege
tall0n was uUdTJ
cactus and occasionally patches of graa grass found
no water from camp to camp. A longer trail than the
one took leads through level valley. About twelve
miles from Green Rver Spring the country opened to the
north and northwest showing level plain TO the foot Of
the Wahsatch mountains. These mountains extended
north, west and south of far sight could
reach of the oftiest capped with The heat
of the sun was tempered bya pleasant westerly
SO miles; /, ,l62 miles.
July 2s.-Traveed twenty miles south by west, and
halted to on the Rio del Moro Castle Creek SO
called account of 5ates it resembling fortihca
tions In ten miles from the San Rafael crossed q
broad brook of clear and cool water running into Green
river. Between the streams vegetation scany and
stuned and the soil olayey dry, and barren TO the
westward steep hills, beyond which we could per-
ceive the green and wooded slopes Of the Wah-satch
range.
We noticed fresh tracks Of animals going north evil
IDENTIFY made by cattle stolen by Indians from the
Mcsnons.
Our noon camp was near the point where Moro creek
washed by rains into the strangest shapes At times
long lines Of haements presented themselves ut others
immense gothic cathedras with all their quaint pinnaccs
and turrets which forcbly reminded Of the ruined
castles and churches that we had in travels in
the old world The different colors Of the clay added
the sngularty Of the scenery strengthened the resem
blance.
In the afternoon we continued to travel parallel to the
hills in south by west course, and in miles came
to gap giving Issue small stream, which ascend
ed three miles The ardy Of the country continued
changed the looseness Of the SOIL constantly kept shift
by rains prevented much vegetation in bottom
lands; there scanty growth Of Of the harder
plants such dwarf cedars. In the valley in which
encamped found good grass which increased in guam
tty and improved in quality -3O miles;
i, 92 miles.
Jy 29-We we're on the road before sunrise and went
up the creek miles This gorge for It's almost too
TO be called valley, affords good pass through
the range Il from hundred yards thirty
five feet with lofty and perpendicular rocks each side
and the ascent is very gradual. The hills are clothed
from their SUBMITS to their bases with thick growth OF
pine trees cedars and aspens The drae is broad level
and smooth, and the descent the side easy
the trail, generally the with Indian paths, went
steep hill, which shortened the distance but this
ascent could easily have been avoided by going couple
Of miles round to the left Since leaving Green the
duties Of guide had devolved jose Gallego but
found him far from efficient and greatly missed the
knowledge that Fpe had Of the country beyond that
river.
Our holt on the Rio salado, (salt Creek) a
name which it obtains from flowing past mines of
rock-salt; its waters however are pure and sweet We
in the Great Salt Lake Basin Salt Greek Aow-
ing to the northward and dschargng into Sewer hIcoL-
LETT River, which emptes into q lake in the Basin.
We here found abundance OF good grass which was
not unwelcome mules the rapid at which
travelled requiring that shey should feed well to retain
their strength Thus far OF animals had shown
signs Of falling and most Of them in excellent
ching condition. Since leaving the SaveYa, where Mr..
Beae had awaited my return from Taoe had met but
little game; an antelope shot by the Delaware the
banks Of the Ayonkareea and four TO which he had Civ
chase near Green river being oil that We had SEEN
On the summit Of the divide, and before descending
into the valley Of the Rio Saado, took careful survey
Of the surrounding country, which offered many and
interesting features.
The Wah-satch Mountains are composed OF several
parallel ranges running from the north the SOUTH with
fne well-watered valleys between them They short
with many passes giving easy access from one valley to
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