The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-04


FoRr BUCHANAN, OF 10, 1880.
Progres Of e Revolution in Sonora Application Of Ams
vcan Cisass for Prolec.ion-Arriudl OF Portion Of
TIE Serenh Infantry al Fbrt BuehanaB-Defe1t Of Pes
9tierd az Hemosiilo, DC.
The Gandara party is gaining strength every day IN
Sonora having under arms over two thousand men,
the best troops In the State The commander Colonel
Hular an Garcia, an old soldier, vigorous aud brave
Among the other officers there two Chileans, two
Frenchmen, Spanard, two Germans and one Ameri.
can, while WelAhmAn command the artillery OF which
there nine pieces, chiefly six pounden Pesquiers,
with about three hundred and the brass cannon, II
hanging the Of the Gandaristas and pundering
all the towns through which he passes few days since
two hundred Of his men, under Chacarro the Lizard"
entered the town Of Magdaena, which had been
evacuated the day before by the Gandaristas,
and commenced Pundering-taking every horse, mule
and in the place. breaking open houses abusing the
women and pressing into the ranks. Besides this,
forced OF So 900 levied the town, 70 be paid
in cash, before the expiration Of one week.
MagdAlena is town OF over two thousand Inhabitants,
located only ninety miles from Fort Buchanan and
raj Americans reside there having been engaged in BUSH
for several years These gentlemen, and several
French and Spanish residents refused pay the share
Of the forced oan furnish supplies being resolved TO
remain neutral Upon this they threatened with
cordingly, Mr. Antonio Perez, an American citizen,
was sent TO this fort 70 ask aid from the troops
Lieutenant Colonel Morrison, in command Of two
companies Of the Seventh infantry. being absent,
Mr. Perez addressed 70 the second In command, Cap
tain Hsynan, the following petition for protection
COPY OF PETITION FOR PROTECTION.
To The COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE UsrrxD STATES TROOPS
IN THR VICINITY oF FoRT BUCHANAN, N. n
SR-We, the undersigned American citizens and other
foreign residents in the neehboring district Of San
Ignacio State Of sonora, Mexico most respectfully and
urgently call your attention 10 the imminent danger
which threatens property and lives owing 10 the civil
and revolutionary war now gbns on around US In
four days from this date confidently expect the arrival
in the town Of santa Cruz OF troops under authority OF
Gov Pesquera and threats have been distinctly made
seized and the same danger exists n the town of Mag
properly
Again calling your special attention TO the present dis
organized lawess condition of the afe'rs In this
tion Of Mexico, infinitely than before,
United States Of America earnestly pray you, by
every ground 81 humanity and right 70 aoYd 70 US as
power 70 render We ais sppcatou resort
and hope kpowrR that the presence OF body OF
United States troops IN Msadaeos wiz save us from In
mepse Ioss and cheek It's continuance Of the
outrBgee now daily snnmiued
Antonio persz James N Campbell, Charles n Felt J.
Rothenhawtler, John Renneis American citi-ens y.
Fouriper Dupa French r. Gonzales Gcranso, Spanish.
OcT o. 1880.
To the above documere Capt, HaymaD made the follow
ing reply
HEADQUARTERS BATTALION SsvHrrrISrASrsy,
CAMP AT FoRT BucHAsss, N. T., Oct TO- lso0.
To AEroxIo PyStz:-
DEAR sRIa ans wer to y,ur icas,on Of the 9th
instant have 10 say that the matter viii DO duly for
waroed TO the Department Commander for and
OFT ers In this and similar csses
the eot commander OF ese troops I, whom your
complaint will be referred ra early day do not feel
sahori,sd under existing laws, 70 take further steps
Captain Seventh .sfantry, Commanding.
AZ The eamc time Capt. Hsyman stated that
he In command of the troops permanently he
would not hesitate TO enter Sonora for the pur-
poe Of protecting the lives ADD property OF Ame
rcafs, ard should feel called upon by every
sentiment OF right humanity do 90. Mr. Perez
advised to 70 MaedAlena, collect the Americans
and their property house possbIe hoist the
roaa dag and defend his rights sending express to
Fort Buchanan In surrounded and threatened Ia
tuoh believed Colonel Morrison would order
In soldiers for the relief and defence Of the Americans
Very likely before soch express could reach fort
reef 70 kagdaena the whole party might be robbed
and nssssered.
Lieut.. Co.oue P. Morrison, with companies AMI r.
Seventh iDfaory, arrived at Fort Buchanan few days
since la days ont from san Lake City, hsving marched
LEGO mnss. Two companies OF the Seventh were left
the NJ nbres 200 ms east OF Fort Buchanan and the
remainder Of the regiment alta he'd 10 the Navajo
expedition in New Mexico rhe officers here, besides
Col Morrison, are Leu,enauts Evans s,ivers Ingrshs
and sssccuib, and Capt HsymAn. Col. Msrrison s
abeepi from The fort recounotring the country, ,,king
for suitable locality for post he ions
Buchanan
BY express this cay from ksgdaleps learn that
the Gpdara party stormed and Captured the city OF Hr
mosis the 5h and 9th instAnt The nghtwas sewers
several hurd,ed mon being lied and wounded. Col
Gabiiosdo, co1d command Of GAndars forces
snle6 Pesqulera forced 10 make hurried retreat
Tue hoN hand the lawful invasion OF SONORA
BY the Unitsd sta troops