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

[Concludsd from the National htsllgencsr Of December g.
July live were now again united, freed from the
anxiety for each Others safety which had been weighing
since the day of our separation We resumed our
journey SUNRISE with the hope Of reaching and
overcoming all difficulties. Although the sun rose in
coudess sky yet before the rain commenced falling
in heavy showers Mr. Beale and myself having much to
relate eech other rode several miles ahead of the men,
We descended to the plain at the foos OF the
mountains by the same trail which we had already
twice travelled, and which fan iar to US. On
approaching the Uncompagre travelled parallel with its
towards Grand River keeping the trail of the
two ahead the day before with the hides to con-
struct the boat. AT noon we noticed two recumbent
figures distant butte, with horses standing near them
when had approached within mile they sprang to
their saddles and gallOped towards at full speed
They Utah Indians, a scout and eynced no fear
of US, but approaching frankly offered us their hands
We conversed with them partly by signs and partly by
Of the few Utah words which we had picked up
and their scanty knowledge of Spanish which extended
only to the of few objects and animals. They
told that large numbers of their tribe encamped
few miles below the Uncompagre, and bidding us
farewell, went on to meet our train.
Soon after parting the hill sides and river
bottom vast number of gay colored lodges, and nu-
bands of Indians arriving from the northward
Upon approaching received by number OF the
eldest men, who invited to ascend low but steep h
whore most of the chiefs seated From this point
had view Of an animated and interesting The
chiefs addressed talk which passed beyond the
limits of knowledge Of the Utah tongue but we lis
tened to it with the appearance of not only understanding
the subject but also of being highly interested with it.
Our men, with Fpe Archlete the guide and interpreter
many miles in the and waited until their
arrival for Mr. Beae wished to take advantage of this
opportunity have conversation with these Chiefs two
of whom the highest in the nation
When Filipe up Mr.. Beale and the Cdpidns as
they style themselves, engaged in long talk He told
them that many Americans would be soon passing
through their country their way to the Mormon set
Elements and to California and that if they treated the
whites. WELL either by aiding them when in difficulty,
tLa .ba
streams, by furnishing them with food when they
needed it, they would always be amply rewarded They
appeared much pleased to hear this but by way,
doubt of testing whether his practice conceded with his
preaching ntmated hac they would be we'll satisfied to
receive from him of the presents he spoke Of This
was argument which he did not expect, and, having
presents to give them told them so, and explained
that having lost thing possessed in Grand River
it out Of his power crafty them. What they
eed most rifles but Of course could not part
with them.
Having lit pipes and passed them round, reoin-
cd mer, had not stopped at the Utah encampment
and Beae ordered them to proceed Grand river and
to encamp wherever they might find Wagner and his
panion. We and Fipe, followed by large number of
mounted Utahs crossed the Uncompagre about twelve
miles from our old fordng place. At time the con-
duct of young chief the of Ei Captain Grand was
occasioning quarrel and although he lost his tenn
per- fortunately preserved ours and he left US in
very sulky humor
After crossing the river the rain which had fallen at
intervals all day, down in torrents and the stream
became deep and rapid. Our OBJECT crossing
ascertain the condition of Grand river where
had previously been baked and lost canoe After
travelling until nine o'clock, met Uahs sent to
as by Wagner to inform that he had found ford
which would dispense with the necessity of building
boat. The rain not abang and the night being quite
dark concluded to accept the hospitality of our In
dian friends who offered us lodge in encampment
which after reached.
The wind howled around and the rain fell all night
but in the deer-skin lodge where quartered
slept soundly and comfortably fire in the centre keep
ing quite warm whilst an aperture in the top allowed
the smoke freely escape-Days Tavs so miles; dis
lance from Taos 3S2 miles.
July 1s.-wc saddled up early, swan our mules across
the Uncompegre, and reoined men. One Of them,
Juan Cordoya deserted the day before and returned
to Beale's encampment the Ssvoya in company with
the two Indians we had met in the morning. and who we're
going that way.
We found our camp filed with Indians who behaved in
most friendly manner and had supplied the men
with bucket full Of goats milk. No time was lost in
preparing to ford Grand river, and Indians went
ahead to show US the way On reaching the stream we
found that IL had faea about six feet and under the
guidance Of the Indians had no difficulty in getting
The water reached nearly to the mules backs.
but the packs had been secured high prevent their
getting wet.
The Indians followed across in large numbers and
times tried patience the utmost They numbered
about hundred and fifty warriors all mounted fine
horses and well armed with bows and arrows having laid
aside their rifles, which Filipe considered sign that their
designs unfriendy they them fight
Ing horseback The old chief and his became
solent demanding presents in surly manner and
deavorng wrench rifles from hands, and threat
enng to kill if did not comply with their demands
They harangued the young men, abusing violently for
traversng their country using their grass and their tim
Der without making them any acknowledgment for the
obligation The young listened with attention, but
most Of them remained calm and unmoved and evinced
disposition to molest The chiefs then changed
their tactics and endeayore provoke
hostilties, but kept temper Mr. Beale explained
to them that had lost every thing had in the river
and were therefore unable make them such presents
he would have desired aud added addressing himself to
the chefs that he clearly that they
men, that after treating brothers and friends they
now wanted to make bad blood between and their peo
PIE lie told them that he had few articles which no
would have given them had they behaved in
friendly manner; but that now the only terms upon
which they could obtain these things was by giving him
horse In exchange for them. Mr. Beales motive for
not giving them presents inability to satisfy the
whole party Tor all we possessed piece OF coth
calico shirt and brass wre and these articles II
given to few would have excited the jealousy and the
ilwl Of the less fortunate, and thus made them our
enemies. The lndansy however, declined giving horse
IN exchange for what offered saying that IL woud moi
be fair bargain. Mr.. Beae ended his haranque bv
telling them that If they wanted to trade we would
trade; If they wanted to fight we would fight only re
quetng those who did not feel like lighting stand aside
as we did not wish to injure our friends
The chiefs, finding themselves in the minority as regard.
ed fighting consented Mt last to give mare for our
goods and after the trade made parted, much
relieved at getting rid Of such ugly customers.
The Utahs had been in company with for several
hours, and had often separated party. During all