The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-02
Our NIax.4Ian Correspondence.

Tiers Ai,a-Oygin Of the Crdb6e Erpeditior-Complici
tyof Gou Pesguira--7he Proofs Sent TO Wdshiagton-
Don Manuel Gaadaras Hospitality and Ruin-He is
Driven into American 7enltor-Amertoan Trade the
West Coas--O1 Fabrics PrefeTed-lEoss IL Should BE-
Fosered-OsUrages upon american Iaterests-7he Vice
Consul Threatened aoth Imprsonme't- Of Schooner
ada Schooner Curleo Schooner KdAtuwd Schooner Fal
nsouth-Apsercan Consul not Recognised-Nunsrous In
sults-.Sonle National Protection Waated, DC, dc.
few days ago transmitted to you copy OF the depo
son of Charles L. Evans, sworn TO before the United
States Vice Consul for this port relating to the late events
at Caborra Sonora and today take the liberty to inform
you of the substance of letter the American Consulate
has received from Mr. Dunbar of Sonya referring to the
murder of American American territory, and the
capture and kidnapping of Jesus Ansa i'll the same oca
ty. Understanding that the government at Washington
had ordered inquiries to be instituted into this a,rocious
outrage and knowing full well that to Journal in the
United States address self with confidence
in its willingness and ability the honor OF the
country TO be vndicated have thought proper TO com
municate to you the important information embraced in
that letter. the truth Of which have the utmost
faith being myself personally and well conversant with
the truthiul integrity of Mr.. Dunbar.
Mr. d. is or was the proprietor of the Sonvits
ut which the murders referred 10 committed 10y
Mexican soldiers and since alter the deed, dexca
disposed shrk the responsibility by averring that
store the Mexican side of the lines, MIR Daabars
is Of grave import may further preface that
statement by informing you that have been travelling
extensively in Sonora both before and the running
the Aesilla lines that have always clearly under
stood the boundary to sonvta the ranch
but the pueba and that little mound the westnorh
west of the puebla pointed me landmark
denotng boundary and that Mr. Dunbar's house
the northwest side of that mound L. therefore, dis
ncy endorse all that Mr. Dunbar says Of the locality Of
his house.
appears the United States Consul for this port at
the suggestion of the United States Legation at Mexico
addressed TO Mr. Dunbar certain queries in answer to
which in 0 lengthy communication Mr.. Dunbar minutey
sets forth the particulars of facts they came to his
knowledge. He fully describes the burglary committed
upon store by detachment of Mexican soldiers under
command of officer; the seizure and iorcblc abduc-
ton of four American invads their execution in
ncighboring gully; the exposure Of their unoaried
bodies to cayotes and other beasts He dwclls
earnestly the inpr and Illegal removal OF his
clerk Mr.. Jesus Ansa the robbery of hs store and
destruction OF his books committed by tue armed
Mexican party and proves his ediccs be within the
United states territory by the TACT that Tor long time ne
has unmolested by any one, sold IN them vast quantities
OF goods prohibited subjected TO duty by the Mexican
tariff and further BY the existence, ut short distance
south his house mound especially erected by the
known 70 represent the unsuumcEs AZ that place
or the writer's knowledge a number OF Americans
have, various been
sonya and always repaired TO the before mentioned To-
caty when the huor Of an hour prompted them 10 30,
and visit for an afternoon pastme Uncle sans domi
They Will be more careful IN future The glory
OF the old gentleman seems 10 have departed and Aneri
safe their own hunting grounds from
the carbine and knife Of Mexican murdercrs Mr.. Dun
bars severe reflections the inactivity OF govern
and constant and Characteristic refusal 10 pro-
feet American citizens against Mexican aggrcssions
an perfectly 'in ordcr; and If American citizens ira
yelling Mexico take English passports, declaring them
selves British subjects, as TO my own knowledge a
number Of them have lstely done, they follow NO more
than the principal dictate of nstureself preservation
The deposition OF Charles Edward Evans and the impr
sonment Of Jesus Alns prove most satisfactorily thas
the murderers the four Amer at Sonvi were Mex
can soldiers, commanded by Mexican officer, and de-
tailed expressly for this bloody work by the commanding
officer Of the section operating at Cabores Harion Ga
biondo. Their names were Geo. W. Harrison, Charles
Parker, stephen Bunker and John Long The first was
confined Ia bed by severe rheumatism, the second suffer
ed OF wound in the thigh received by the accidental dis
charge os pistol, Bunker had chronic disease and
Long had been appontcdhy Mr. Craooe a. their attendant
Mr. Dunbar says that Major stccnc, commanding Fort
Buchanan had detailed officer 10 inquire INTO the yio
a,on United States territory aud the massacre Of these
four American citizens, and So the government by this
time " undoubtedly In possession OF all the facts.
Mr. Augusn Niven, 80 ong held prisoner m sonora;
and at last permitted W escape on account OF his relation
ship with the influential Ynigo family Is now safe on the
frontier al Calabajos Lately married 10 daughter Of old
Manuel Yngo hts young wife, with true womany perse
yernncc and determination ceases not 10 appeal 10 The
old man until be consented 10 exercise hts influence TO
let Ainra escape which he effected four leagues from
snrmcnio, while on h.. way t. Ssaymas " % Dc a aeae
Quay mas though sentenced ~ ave years banshment
he has persuaded IA declare that he never
intends 70 b. American citizen For many years
the Ainsa family have been residents OF California -Four
anght.rs haze snsrred Americans two are widowed By
the massacre II Caboreas
Asustn was state interpreter Of California aud came
on a visit 10 sonora eighteen twenty months ago IN
company with Mr.. Crapbc tvo Of bis sisters aud his
brother Jcsus During that he arrested and pre-
vented from returning California Jesus entered into
business engagement with Mr. Dunbar. Mr. Crabbe return
Cd to California well satisfied with the reception he had
fxUh artg of
the Gandara faction for the supremacy 10 the state and the
result being doubtful offered 10 Crabbe lands mines and
authority he would bring down party of Americans W
nssst them but before nc could return they had tri
umphcd over Gandara elected him from the state and
made their peace with the general government, which
but sad TO the downfall Of 40 unruly baron
who had paid attention 20 the supreme government
The fact however of their having invited Americans u as
them known and accused by Gandara IN the nation
palace OF Mexico Of treason IN calling hbusters into the
country they needing the American help, decided
10 prove the a. be false and when Crabbe did
come they brought superior force 20 bear him. and
murdered upon capture every soul belonging TO the cxpe
dition with the exception Of the boy Evans and thus
purged themselves In sea OF blood OF the mpuiaion
raised against their los atty.
These charges are not idle words Conviction Of the
truth will be forced upon the public mind by the densi
ton OF Erans now at hand and those Of the two Ainsas
and Mr. X hiyen, that viii be submitted TO the
President al washington and cannot is - abort MN
many quarters that the greatest cachery has been
commitied-thai our citizens have been alurcd 70
country there 10 be ruthossy murdered and thcr
bodies thrown 10 the bcassthat Mexican troops have in
vaded our there cruelty sssssnaed four Amcri
cans aud that " these OG,ragcs not promptly redress
ed energetic and prompt manner there viii hence
forth be security for any American In travelling
through or dong business In McHco II such damning
offences are little thought Of In Mexico We fully trust that
Mr. Buchanan will take different view " the matter
One word for non Manuel Gandara. For many
years he has ruled Sonora with undspued and often dos
potic sway But there is much TO be said IN MS tavor
lie probably the beet Mexican that could safely De IN
invested with the authority. His influence has
been derived from his energetic goahead character
Ills great wealth, the liberal manner in which ne
dFposcs Of his riches, the improvements he constantly
sought 20 introduce into his vast estates, the
high appreciation in which he holds foreigners are well
known, and his muniaccnce and hospitality the theme
Of praise Of every foreigner who has visited sonora aud
who IN gratitude rec0llects that the halls Of Fopahue
open 10 the sorefooted wandercr and that for
the asking he there could subsit upon hon Msnuels
bounty-as he listed, when he liked, depart when
he thought n-many generously supplied upon leaving by
their host, with horse, saddle, arms and provisions.
prnccly hospitality indeed the order of Ne day
in Topaue and whatever may be General Gandaras no
oa character he deserves richly and may be pleased
10 receive from a foreigner who knows him we'll the
praise and sentiments OF gratitude fully due him Hc
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