The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16
great Indians in this hast aght or they could not

great many Indians in this last nght they could not
have killed eight Americans.
Preceding this hght there is another incident related
by Chacon of which heard before An Apache
woman, daughter Of chief Qobos) in prison ct Las
Vegas She taken out Of prison. and conveyed by the
American troops to the Wagon Mound to point to them
where the Apaches were. few went with her to
the top of the mound where she seized knife and at
tackled them making desperate fight that they we're
obliged to shoot her.
From hacon's statement taken in connection with
observations last spring have no doubt that the
Red river and terminated at the Wagon Mound
down, the distance between the places being twenty
river and near the road several pits or rather
mencement OF pits) sunk in the ground now partially
filed up is said by the Indians as we we're then todd
that these excavations commenced at that time ana
for that purpose As there timber in which to
conceal and bluffs the road at this point as at
the place where Whites party attacked behind which
thew might form an ambush they resorted to this expe
dent of digging pits in which to conceal themselves
From the number of pits thus commenced we have no
doubt as Chacon says that there must have been great
many.
menced continued flying fight through the day, till
irving at the narrow path OF the Wagon Mound the Ind
closed in upon the little band and overwhelmed them
by numbers
We have often thought that little band must have given
the Indians desperate fight from the fact that the mail
has scarcely been moleted by the Indians that
route from that day to the present Chscons statement
confirms our pre-conceived notions of this fight We
think it altogether likely there killed than Cha
con is willing to admit-certainy enough to have made
them little shy Of the mail But poor fellows. it was
sad price they paid for the benefit OF Others who should
travel the road in future That Wagon Mound pass ought
to be chrisened Themopyla for If there be virtue
or glory in crimson laurel, there lie at that spot in
scarcely noticed graves few rs brave men form
ed subjects for pen.
Ttsichayini captain of the Tabbswats band Of the
ence. Hitherto, he said he had always been on the
other side Of the mountain Roubadoux Fort and he
mad been now ne would c9ms here as he had
Americans as all the emigrants could testify and
could travel alone with his family through their
try and would not be moesteds Tcna Blanca another
captain Of the same band, also present.
Mr.. Greiner distributed provisions and presents
amongst those in attendance to the amount believe
of So 900. They expressed themselves much gratifed
and departed in peace.
One Of the Utah chiefs the conference thought the
Americans must like the Chians and Kiawas better than
the Utah because they went among the former married
the squaws, and lived with them. Rather logical de-
Major wng6eld left Santa Fe as an Indian agent
short time since for Fort Webster
Theatrical and Musical.
METRoPoIHAS.-Mad. Alboni, at the request Of mum
bers of her admirers viii give grand sacred oraorio at
selected are the s'stabat Mater " Prayer from Moses
in Egypt and "Cujos Amman" 1t is very probable
the hall win be crowded
BowERY THEArRE-The selections for to morrow even
ing at this old and popular establishment such
cannot fail to draw large assemblage of its patrons.
ene eon s De be- n
long connected with the Bowery theatre and believe
he has always given satisfaction The open
with the operate drama called the " Bohemian Girl
Stevens Devlshoof Dunn Thaddeus, and Miss c.
Hifert as Airline The equestrian drama of lockwood"
concludes the amusements-Mr Eddy, excellent ar
fist, as Peter Bradley
BROADWAY THIArRE.-Mad. Marietta Alboni, whose ap-
pearance in opera has given the greatest delight to the
comic opera called Baroiere d sevigia It is al
most unnecessary 10 those who visit the Broadway
theatre viii receive rich treat as the ducet tones Of
this inimtabe contrato have been pronounced BY all
who have heard her Incompatible. She will be assist
cd in the other leading characters by Sgnor Sangiovan
Barla, Revere, Colett and Signora Avogadno. The
French ballet troupe will appear in La -Mas de Sc
villa
Nnao's GARDES.-The distinguished soprano Mad. Hen
rietta Sontag, who G1ie cannot be exceled and
whose finished and beautiful style of singing
the admiration OF all the lovers of vocal talent appears
ns in the h o sRs
tiers win be filed by Sgnor Badia Pozzoin Gasperone,
and other eminent voeaists From the enthusiastic
cepon which she has met each night OF her appearance
there b. little doubt but that the house will be
crowded
BURROWS THEATRE visited last week by large
many refused admission. The present is q very
prosperous with Burton and from all appearances
is likely to continue Tomorrow evening the excellent
comedy Of paul Pry viii commence the performances
The cast Of characters embraces the Of artists of
Mrs Skerrtt and Mrs. Hughes The entertainments will
conclude with the attractive piece called Paris and Lon
dom Mrs. Holman will sing popular ballad and the
orchestra VIII play several overtures wazes and polkas
NATIONAL THEATRE.-Purdy always anxious to please
his patrons in the producon of good pieces and the
of good artists has entered into engagement
ro~ n hs Of he
friends and admirers Of this old and vorite actor will
will be the token for hearty welcome Mrs Nichols viii
sustain the character Of Julia de Mortimer and n b
Clarke will fill the character Of Baradas. Various
songs and dances will follow, and the amusements will
close with philip euarl and his Monkey
WhIAcK's nPATRF.-Bourcicaults excellent comedy
called the Irish Heiress,'' with fine cast. viii com
the entertainments at this popular and
porous theatre. Mr. Blake without exception Of the
hest comedians in the States as Lord Daventry
Brougham as Major Fuss. The orchestra will play a
variety of and popular music Miss Mavina will dance
the farce of Practical Man" This programme will be
to draw large sssembage to this well conducted
theatre
WINES THEATRE OF vARIEn1Es.-The very interesting
drama STYLED IAN That Glitters Is Not Cold is 10 be
produced at this fsyorite establishment
nng the cast Of which embraces the of all the
leading Performers Those favorite pieces entitled the
Rough Diamond and Perfection, will also be pay we'd
The greatest satisfaction is always evnced at the enter
tanments given here and the house is invariably crowded
AMERICAN MUsEUx-General Tom Thumb, whose person
atoms this establishment for the past few weeks have
been the delight and admiration of crowded audiences
has been engaged for another week and will appear in
his classic statuary The dramatic performances selected
for tomorrow afternoon and evening comprise the farce
Of the 'Yiage Gossip and the very successful drama
Of the Forty Thieves y both of which well cast
CIRcUs.-Another change OF performance announced
for tomorrow evening at the Bowery Amphtheatre.
Among the acts notice several Of great attractive
power Messrs. Natbans and Hawkins will appear in
double act of horsemanshp, entitled the "0lympan Con
test" Mr.. Ipman viii ride new act, called Seven in
One and Miss Emma Nathans win appear in beautiful
eqaadtion. The clowns Williams and Lathrop
CnFus1Y's OPERA Housg-Christy's Minstres offer an
attractive selection Of songs dances instrumental pieces
and burlesques, for tomorrow evening Their is
as usual, unabated
WOODS MINs1Rs comprising several Of the best negro
performers in the country, advertise another rich pro-
gramme for tomorrow evening Wood is putting money
in his purse
Rs1Ss THAMES is attracting very large assembages to
400 BIZ adway.
BANvARDs PANORAMA THE Holy IAND-The Geora-
is crowded nightly to excess to this beautiful
painting.
RoBsRT Heller, the surprising necromancer, continues