The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-15

BY the last mail received file of the Santa Ma q
zette, placing us in possession Of to the Ion :
April, two weeks later than heretofore at hand
The Gazette expresses deep regret ut the death .
Preston Beck, jr., which occurred the It'll of Ane
He died from the effects of wounds inflicted upon him N
a named German He went to New Mckee 80
trader in 1884, and had amassed large property and
tablished character for generosity integrity and CO.
business habits rarely enjoyed by any man meelSa
Of the citizens of Santa Fe held the 9Th 10 IN
expression Of their feelings upon the sad occasion Any
joined in paying respect to the memory Of the deceased
The Gazette says that with the appearance of spn.
the various rowing tribes of wild Indians on the Ma
have commenced their depredations upon the Me,e.a
settlements number Of thefts had been conlmIt-I
during the past few weeks.
J. meeting held at Albuquerque ON the 27tLw
to consider the subject of the Pacific railroad ls
series of resolutions was adopted asserting that M y
buquerque route the central and the pretul
route for the road committee of five was appon,,
to collect information the subject and transmit h
the delegate to Congress from New Mexico
From the Gazette of April losh.l
During the last week in March (he day not ss
party of Cunache Indians Waited the rancho estsb
ed upon Red river by Mr. Watrous, and ordered thoss
charge American and several Mexicans--to leayss
the settlements Upon the American refusing to do
they killed him. The Mexicans then left for the setue
ments They slated that the Indians had taken ali tb.
there, and shortly after the departure OF the Mexr
large smoke at the settlement which CON
WINGED them that they had burned up the improvement,
&c They wished the Mcxcans to tell tho American
that they should not settle there; that they would k
any who attempt it. The Indians had told the Pueblo
Indians, who Informed Mr. Watrous of their intention
break up his settlement. Mr. Watrous Immediately an
piled to the commanding officer of Fort Union for mn
lection, but the day after he sent to the fort the at
was made. This settlement about $50 miles from
Fort Union.
One company of horse has been ordered from Fam
Stanton to protect the surveying party under Colon
Clemens, who is now operating in the vicinity Of Nj
Watrous's site.
Lieut.. w b. Lane, mounted rifemen, arrived in Santa
Ice on the 3D. inst, from Beck rancho and left on e
morning of the 7th for Fort Stanton.
Lieutenant Craig aid-de-camp to General Garland n
turned to this place on tho 7th from short visit TO F
Union.
The additional escort furnished by General Garland
Capt Marcy consists of three companies under commas
of that experienced and successful officer, Col Lor
This command left Fort Union the 9th inst II HI
really true and we have every reason to believe It'll
that the Momons desire to cut off the supplies Captain
Marcy has in charge, they will find rather and
unexpected reception. In addition to the 400 500 r
ula who will constitute the escort there will BIO amc
many private citizens in company who in an emc
gency would shoulder the musket and do effective service
The fact is, the Saints and New Zion are getting into,
hot place. and every indication to fDreshadow
early record of their downfall
We informed by the monthly reports of Agent Car
that large number Of the Utah Indians are almost
daily at the agency The agent also states that Indian,
from Salt Lake have been, and probably now among
the Indians of this superintendent, trying to alnas
them from their friendship to the United States govern
ment, and assist the Mormons in their rebellion Tho
Salt Lake Indians tell the Muatches that the Momop
have river which the army will have to pass and s
water from, and that the use of that water will poison
every man but that if the Indians it they will
strong and healthy These stories seem to have but IT,
tie influence upon Carsons Indians, they manifest
disposition to hostility They literally fed and ever
reasonable want supplied.
The agent also writes that there is probability Of
peace between the Utahs and Navaoes The forrst are
determined upon active prosecution Of hostiles until
they satisfied according to Indian mode OF adjusting
difficulties certain number of and stolen
certain number Of animals. The Arapahoes, betwua
whom and the Utahs, recently, peace ratified and
the Cheyennes of the plains have notified Agent Cann
that they do not desire peace with the Utahs The
alege that of their people have recently been kM
by those Indians These indications promise rather ~
tied engagement in the work of death this spring among
the tribes mentioned and render the probability Of Their
utilization with the Mormons more remote than
Kilkenny cat fight among them would not be Of ncln
liable loss to humanity, serious retardment to civil
zation, while it assuredly would cut off ali hope Of assist
ance to Brigham from any Of these nations.
The Merchants Bank of st. Louis has announced b