Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20

Whlle troPlc shores are green
During the winter of 1851 myself and
friend were being guided through the
deuse MASSES ct cactus wood among the
mountain passes to which Alvarez has re-
Gently attracted 50 much attention, and
which surrounded the city of Acapulco, on
the Pacific coast of Mexico. We we're well
mounted and equipped. but We're compelled
to proceed slowly on our loute, for the rea-
son that our native guide was on foot so
that by the time night had enshrouded us
in the deep gloom so peculiar to tropic for
est, we were anxiou-ly on the look out for a
ranch light, or listening for the barking of
the dozen ours which invariably surround
Mexican hut, We had proceeded perhaps
mile in the deepest darkness, when, to our
surprise, we came to large corral. and,
immediately ly after, to the rancho to which it
was attached.
We had no time to reconnoitre for we
we're Immediately surrounded by score or
more of the most stalwart, feroceous looking
men it had been our fortune, or ill-fortune,
to meet In that country. Their attentions
we're far more eager than delicate, for we
we're half urged, half pulled from our hor-
ses, our valISes pistols, and bowies taken
from US and ourselves pushed along into
the hut, in less time than it would have ta-
ken a Yankee landlord to pass the compli-
ments Of the season. The glance | caug ght,
as | entered the hut. at about twenty horses
in the corral, saddled and bridled with
sort Of cavalry look, and evidently at home
after a long day ride. in no way served to
decrease my apprehen>ions; but my fears
were put upon sure basis, wher, after en-
terng the hut, passed close to the guide.
who looked Significantly at me and whisper
ed the one word. dreaded OF all loyal Mexi-
cans:
"Guerrilas."
As soon as we were seated in one corner
of the large room, | veutured to enquire Of
my friend, in whisper What he thought of
our situation TO which be answered, with
his accustomed clcarness, and as thought
with d considerable show of probability,
that we were in d of serape -
We, however, concluded to ''s1l<t to luck :"
and to acqpie>ce for the time in any thing
that might be dore--a sage conclusion for
two Yankees amid twenty or more athletic
robbers.
The euorrillas had evidently had long
ride, and | judged had met with good suc-
cess, as they were good natured, and langh-
ed and talked with each other necessarily.
while the ''provisioner' was preparing sup
per-
don't boast great deal of coolness in
the hour of danger: but | must confess that
the broiled chickens and fried eggs made
such a sweet scent in my nostril>, and the
peculiarly of our position was temporarily
forgotten by me, while my friend Charley
was absolutely griunislg and rubbing his
hands like a glutton. The impression pro-
duced on us by a smell of the eatahles was
evidently amusing to our hosts, or 'captorS,
may call them the apparent leader of whom
addressed Us, as the viands were being pla-
eed upon the table :
"Senors must be hungry after their ride
will they eat with us p
The manner OF the man must have con-
veyed to Charley what he was about tn sav
before he actually uttered the words for he
was at the table, and had an egg on his
plate, before the conclusion of the sentence.
As for me. was more dignif,d; and ns
sat myself leisurely at the table. I began
thanking him in had Spani-h, while Charley
was eating in good Yankee style
We ask no thanks. senor," said the
chief; you are our prisoners: we want
your money aud your horses: at daylight
Tomorrow you may 60 free with what we
leave you ~
And strange as it may seem. his DELHI
crate manner of telling us that We were to
be skinned and turned loose in strange
forest, seemed to please Charley tremen-
onsly-for he burst out in loud gnfaw,
and laid back in his chair with mouth full
enough Of chicken to choke horse but at
severe look from ME. he Strengthened UP,
the large white grinders closed heavily on
the dainty food. and for at least a moment,
he looked melancholy.
After supper we were stripped of onr
best clothes, and received in exchange all
the old garments we could desire Our
money was taken from us. (at least 800
good dollars,) and we were then allowed to
resume our places in the corner Charley
quietly stretched himself out and, to my
utter astonishment was soon as soundlv
asleep as if he was the sole proprietor of
marble hall, or at least was dreaming that
be dwelt therein. Not even the sweet
strains of a guitar, played by little girl of
uncommon beauty, whom the chief called
oletta, could rouse him, although had he
seen her, absolutely believe he would have
joined the troupe married into the family,
and am: eventually have generated race of
Jolly thieves.
The guerrillis seemed to care no more for
US, after they had pilfered all our valuable<,
than If We had been so many ours. We
Fs'e apparently to 60 when and where We