New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-09-04
Imporfant from srizorp.
From the Mesla Times of the 10th of August we
extract the folloWfng intelligence 4


the Mesilla Valley. Cannon were planted and
every arrangement made to receive the United
States forces under Lieut.. Moore who were abali-s
doBng Western Arizona. This force consisted of
four companies, two Of the Second Cavalry and
TWO OF infantry. Scouts reported them advancing
lelsurely, unaware of any war movements in the
territory At Cook Springs, fifty mites from our
eneampment, an EXPRESS sent from Fort Craig,
managed TO reach them in spite of the vigilance Of
our scouts and give information Of the position of
AFFAIRS IN the Territory. The express reached them
at DARK on the 6th and in one hour and half they
had destroyed all their wagons, Gorty in nuuber)
all stores, and every sort Of property, and were
mounted and in full retreat over the mountains to
ort Craig. Before the condition of affairs could
at Picaeho, they had many hours the
start, and it was useless to follow them. 0nr boys
were much disappointed These Federal officers
had the reputation Of being brave and piacky men,
and our boys were anxious to- give them chance
to show their metal. w - .s g4s..sgs. ..y.
ABANDONMENT OF Fort STANToN.-An express
arrived On the sth, bringing the intelligence Of the
nasty abandonment of Fort Stanton by the United
states troops This occurred shortly AFTER the sur
render of San Augustin two fugitives from gyne's
nd ted to this post and gave Information Of
that aifaif- ths garrison was panic stricken, and
supposing the whole Confederate forces would be
down upon theTn Immediately evacuated the fort.
They set IRE to the fort in several places before
they left. Forty Arizonians, under the command
of Capt. Hare, immediately took possession in the
pane "a Of the con,ederaey, put ont the fres and
for immediate assistance, as between Sfexiearfs
and Indians they had their hands full in protecting
the stores. The property and stores are estimated
to be of $500 0Ga value The Fort 10 built Of stone
and the garrison had been busy engaged for sey-
eral months in fortfyng it. The garrison was five
companies of U. 8. Regulars
battery Of flying artillery was abandoned un-
har1ned, consisting of four six-poanders and two
twelve Founders. A large amount of ammunition
was saved. There is said to be full supplies for
six months for six company post Pm
IaE At
the 9Th for Fort Stanton, and will be the permanent
garrison of the post. 49, -.
Fort Stanton is situated in the Sacramento noun
tains, lao miles northwest of Mesilla. Not one
Federal soldier is fao1e LETT on the sod Of arizona!
Position OF THE CosFEDERATE STATES FoacEs-t
For the present it has been determined that ten
companies shall be stationed in this Territory and
vicinity, the force will be probably increased by
an additional regiment as soon as the condition Of
our affairs is understood at headquarters.
Six companies will be statonedfn Arizona three
at Fort Fillmore, one at Pine Alto one at Tucson,
and one at Fort Stanton. The following are the
mcAihsters Infantry, Capt. Teel's Artillery, Capt.
Coopwood's Spies, Capt. Frazier's Rangers, and
Capt. Mastin's Arizona Guards. Capt. Coopwood's
company has sixty -fonr men. The other conpa-
nies, with full ranks, will have. one hundred men
each.
Captain Hardeman's and Capt. Staford's COM
panies, with two other companies of the Second
Texas Regiment of Mounted Rifernen, will garrison
Fort Bliss. 'a-#T .H
BAND OF DEsPERADeE BROKEN UP.-capt Ad-
ANS company, stationed at Fort Lancaster, have
succeeced in breaking up band OF desperadoes,
who have for several months been p-oEng upon
the frontiers of Texas and Mexico, committing
depredatons all sides, sometimes in the disguise
| Of Indians. The leader, named Brown succeeded
| in evading the vengeance of the law by hanging
himself. Two of the band were shet-EdWard
| George and Stevens, and the remainder escaped.
| Two notorious Arizona characters were in this
| band, Page and Edward George.
| APAoHEs AT DoNA ANA.-The Apaehes made
descent upon Dona Ana last week, and succeeded
| in driving off some fifty head of hoTses. The
| Apaches collected these animals within close prox-
| unity of the town, and though soon pursued were
| otovertaken. g ... 81. t.sto.<l 15- r. =lsE
| - ELECTION FOR DEIEGATE,-The following returns
| of the Delegate election Monday last, nave been
received up to going to press: La Mesia. 17S
| votes; Bona Ana, 2l9; Las Cruces, l20; Santa
Tomas. 60; all for Granville Il. Oury. This gem
tleman has everywhere received the unanimous
vote of the people of Arizona for Delegate to the
Congress. s.e,5'9 & ~ 5
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS Capt. Walkers company
| of the Second Texas Mounted Rife regiment ar
| rived at Fort Fillmore this week. This company
has been stationed at Fort Davis.
r The officers of Capt Walkers company are Capt.
| Walker; First Lieutenant, j. R. Pullysn Second
| I.ieutenants, r. Z. Mayo and W. Ps White. This
company numbers ninety eight men, of whom de-
: tachment of twenty-five remain as the garrison OF
} | Fort Davis.
: | Capt Pyron's company, late stationed at Fort
: Stockton has arrived ut Fort Bliss Capt. Adams
company is daily expected at Bliss from Fort Ian
1 caster. I'D
, | ARI2oHk GUARDs.-This company, enrolled by
Can't Thos. j. Mastin at Pine Alto, passed through
Mesilla on the 7th. The organization Of this com
paDy has not yet been effected. They numbel
forty men, and are hale hearty rank Of noun
taneers. We know of better material fol
y rugged, severe service and hand TO hand lighting
than can be selected among our ArizoHians. Bn
| give them a chance and they will show the meta
: they are made OF. - .s f'#
| SEVENTH REGIMENT UNITED STATES INFANTRY
, | Of this regiment seven companies surrendered &c
our forces at San Augustin Springs. 1t formed q
conspicuous figure in the late Utah expedition, at
was at that time celebrated as the first and mos
efficient regiment which had ever been set on foo
, by the United States Government Its organza
ton and equipment has in every respect been mos
extensive and complete. It.was the pride of th'
service. f-.t ='H' Is, s- '#.E =1@ 1905 +sS-z7
? THE UNITED STATES Army PRISONERS. .-Thes
prisoners, including men aud officers number 700
| They were all paroled (the men Or oath, the OF
: icers on honor) not to fight against the Southern
Contederacy until duly exchanged. Fourteen pr
5 Yates refused to take the oath, and are now a
n Fort Fillmore, doing good work for the Sonther
4 Confederacy, in the shape of hard work. Th
y prisoners paroled were allowed to take their dc
IS parture for New Mexico which they did In tw
r divisions the cavalry companies in one. the il
q fantry companies in the other. Eleven days. fu
!. rations were issued them, when strict neeessit
! would have only entitled them to three day
|
to and thirty revolvers, with the necessary ammr
st nition to protect themselves from the Indians
~ other attacks In every and in all respects mos
10 delicate courtesy has been extended to the prison
ct ers. We challenge the records of the worlds wa
ms fare to produce an instance where a defeate
enemy has been treated with more attention an
kindness At the surrender of San Augustin, OF
We men denied themselves food that the prisoner
en- should be supplied. On that retreat many Coz
federate soldier gave away the last drop of watt
e- in his canteen to suffering prisoner. all priyat
as property respected and in no case interfere
v with. Both officers and men have extended to tt
m defeated most delicate consideration. We onl
lit hope they under similar circumstances Gf the
should be so Fortunately will extend to us measul
or for measure what we have rendered them.
MEsILLA, AzA., Aug. 7, lS6l.- Editor lHeStA
re Times Dear Sir-I beg leave, through the column
ly | of your paper to return my thanks for the vel
Y efficient aid | have received from the citizens
Mesilla and Las Cruces. The success OF my et1or
&c in this Territory has been in great measure owir
to the active aid given by its citizens and for Il
~; hospitality and kindness extended to my comma1
return my sincere thanks, .4opng that the futu
~ of Arizona may be all that the citizens can wish
- am, sir, yonr cbeE!eri servant -.
ue JOHN R. BAYLOR,
d. It.Col Commanding, 2d Reg. Mounted Rihes, G. s.
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nd ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP A RAILROAD TRAIN,--Rol
Mo, Aug. 29.-The correspondent Of the st. Lot
| Tho F,ll.