The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-09

ARRIVAL OF CAPTAIN SMITHS TRAN-ouIcKEsr
TRIP YET MADE-pRovEs OF CATTLE EN- ROUTE
FOR CALIFORNIA-GREAr SUFFERING FOR WANT
OF wArER-TROUBLE WITH THE INDIANS.
Capt William Smith arrived In San Antonio on
the morning Of the 10th inst, having made the trip
down from FL Paso, with bis entire train, in twenty
one days. which Is said TO be the quickest trip
made by q train. The San Antonio Ledger Of the
Goth July, publishes q summary Of news received
from Mr.. KYLE, Of that city, who returned from FL
Paso with Capt. Smith, We here append the details
In fnll, as given in that paper
Water and grass were very scarce on the route
as much as ever before KNOWN which has caused
great deal Of suffering and loss among parties 60.
ing through with cattle to California.
Paso, having lost two hundred head OF cattle in
consequence Of the scarcity Of water.
MI. Graysons party, from the Brazos, with five
hundred head Of cattle were met the Rio Gran ie
eighty miles from FL Paso. They had only loss
twelve head
Mr.. Dnnlap's party were met twelve miles lower
down. They had lost seven hundred head Of cattle,
Springs, Van Horns Wells, and Dead Mans Hole.
The road between these two points was literally
strewn with their carcssses. man named Barker
shot q Mexican named Rocy Creek. They both
Mr.. Oliver, with bis party, from the Colorado,
were at Eagle Springs, with two hundred head Of
cattle. They had two hundred taken by the Mus
cularo Indians. They demanded cattle When
ing, doubtless prefering to have that left an open
question. Being about ninety strong, they had the
matter in their own hands, and helped themselves.
Mr.. Ershine and party, with cattle, were at Rock
Creek on the 80 July. Near the head Of the Linn
pia, the Indians stole three oxen from this party
Ten OF their number followed the Indians TO their
camp, which was forty or fifty strong, killed five.
recovered their CATTLE and carried of twelve horse
and mules, some OF which were worth $l25 each.
The Indians rallied and charged in great numbers,
but the ten six-shooiers kept them at bay. This
was bold and daring feat, and viii teach the In.
dams a lesson.
Messrs. Franklin and Dean were met at Wild Rose
Canon. with drove of cattle, having lost none.
M. John James and party, from this city, were
met at Limpia Springs. They were all well, and
getting finely, having lost none of their cattle.
The mail party were at the crossing on the Pecos
| on the 9th CT July.
Major Longstreth, Captain Cowman and party
were met at Oak Greek, all in good health and sound
| conc ition.
mules were in bad condition, and it is feared they
will suffer much in the long drives between watering
| places.
Messrs. McRae and Rankin were at the head Of
Devils river on the 18th OF July. They had lost
one hundred ard twenty-five head of cattle.
Mr., James Dawson is yet at the head Of Devils
river, slowly recovering from his wound. We re-
greet to learn that he win be cripple, even after
recovery.
A member of one Of the California parties was
attacked with smallpox, and recovered without the
aid Of a physician.
The fourth was celebrated at the Pecos on the
9th, where common baldfaced whiskey sells at "a
per gallon. Two hundred quarts were sold on the
occasion. That's patriotism!
On the 22d Of last month, William Allen, one oil
BY one OF the police guard. No attempt was made
to arrest him, but the weapon was placed 30 cloee
to his breast as to burn his clothes. The guard i'm
mediately fed.