, 1860-03-07
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DESPERATE rtGur--oSr Hundred KltlEn-DEPLo'
HABLE CONDITION OF AFFAIRS.
fFrom the New Or:c.-s Delta. Feb e5sh.l
The following Letter, which we find in the
Sau Antonio Lt.Igtr Of the 1Gth inst t., received
by this mornings steamer, gives the particulars
OF the late desperate engagement IN Cl'lh1annn
previously mentioned BY tclegraph-and also
depicts tie condition Of nllairs in that unhappy,
country. After the battle, the authorities Of
the clnital in conjunction with the Americans,
l,uti kcnt to Fort Davis for the United States
troops. Receiving no relief, the Americans Lett
the city, leaving million dollars worth Of
properly to the mercy Of the robbers. Cozen,
ut the head Of one thousand men, was marching
on the capital. The liberals were friendly TO
the Americans, but were unable to afford pro-
lection. The following is tue letter:
Part.p1o DEL EoRrz, Feb. 2, 1867
Ctlihunhna 10 nov being oycrTun by band OF
outlaws, numbering some 500 men, headed by q
.spaniard named Domingo Cojcn, aud of1icercd
BIZ two Of the most notorious there's Of the low
er country, Pajaro Azul aud Enterrinio Serrato.
These men are worse in their bloody deeds
and desperate character than the dreaded Corti.
mas aud his band. Cajen claims to be an arm Of
tile conservative army, and commits deeds OF
horror under the holy name Of religion. In sew
eral Of the pueblas through which they passed
tlcv robbed everything they could find, and
then violated the women.
Upon the near approach OF The rob5er band to
Parral, mining town south Of Chlbuahua some
$50 miles, the Mayor collected Il force of 3u0
men, whc marched out and met Cajen at the ua-
ciendo Of Falamaptez. Il desperate engagement
took place. which resulted in the defeat OF tie
parral troops, and loss Of 0, CT 100 men-one-
third the number. All Of these men fell, how
ever, not during the sction, but were 1dost bar
barousy butchcred utter having yielded them
ketves pr1suncrs.
Tie dead and wounded soldiers Of Parral that
fell fighting on the Geld were Immediately strip
ped Of cEery article Of their clothing, and left
TO be buried aud cared for hy the surrounding
reglbors. Cajen's men liuve o ily in addition,
to scalp 1ltir lAIlen foes, to be more savage and
brutal than the Indians, who claim not to be
civilized.
After the battle Of Falamentez, Cajen march
ed in and took possession Of Parral, without
firing shot, although at the time Of the battle
n reserve had been LETT iu parral Of some 800
men, who, however, fled upon the receipt Of the
news of the loss of the battle.
These men, Caicn and party, are now in Par
raj, their numbers daily augmeptIng by the dis
contents and thieves that are ever ready to join
any expedition that promises. pillage: The
authorities of chihuahua are milking every pre-
paration in their power TO resist the entry Of
ILLS desperate outlaw into the capital, but
dread the result. The city is entirely deserted,
the stores are all CLOSED, and business entirely
suspended; all the foreigners and Me1lcaus that
could have lefs the city-sonl. 10 this point aud
others to FL Fa3o, 81 rs to be able to cr0sS the
river into Texas at moments warning. The
merchants brought all their merchandise out
here for which they could find conveyances-
Tbcy were forced, however, to leave some
behind.
Previous to Cajsn's arrival ut Felamentcz, as
the report Of his eyil deeds had gone before him.
Dr. Charles Mcsianus, Of Parrsl, wrote to Chi
huahua, stating the derradutis n that had been
committed, and asking some assistance Of the
Governor to defend The city, or if that could
mt be rendered, tn inform the commanders Of
the military posts on the line o. their situation;
for having written which letter Cajen, upou MIS-
entry into Parral, made Afr. Mca1anus pay fine
of $500.
What will be tue result of this VIC cannot in1-
asine. Chihuahua once taken By Csjen, then
those who h.ve eft (which includes I'll the nler-
chants; foreigners und nativcs,) will not be ii.
lowed 10 relurn-uulesS accompanied by the
United States troops. What is the meaning Of
all these treaties made by our government?
What is the use Of a treaty If not enfoEcedY
Our government seems to lack either the power
or thc INCLINATION 10 protect lcr citizens in thls
couatry. Congress should Immediately act on
the Presidents suggestion to allow him to occu.
py this State and Sonora by military posts.
Then be should act Immediately until tllis is
done there will b. no peace or security in this
State,