Arizona citizen., 1875-09-04


 the remainder of the night. About day-break, on the 24th, my lady advo- cates did not make their appearance, as they were perhaps tired, having been awake the whole night, and believing in the word of honor of the command ing officer.
 About 6 a. m., I heard a strange voice at the door. I asked the guards what caused it, but they made no reply. All at once, saw a large crowd of all sexes and ages, and next prlest who went into my room. When I saw all this, I lost all hopes of life, and could not fail to remember the word of honor of the commanding officer.
 At this juncture, the above named Salvador Bustamente came in and with his usual surprise asked me, "What has happened? Why don't you seek the means of saving yourself?" 1 told them I did not have any, but as he declared himself my redeemer, to tell me the means. He said he would offer money, and I took paper and wrote the following propositions, offering:
 1. Everything that is less dear than life.
 2. All my real estate excepting mort gages.
 3. All my property excepting my credits, leaving to the disposition of the government to give nay children whatever they wish.
 4 offer to give $5OO0 cash, which think I can raise in Altar
 These propositions were taken to them, and soon after it was returned to me saying that it was mere sketch; that they could not understand it; to offer clearly what 1 would give; that l had to immediately raise in Altar $5OOO during the two hours which were giv- en me before I was to d1e, and was per mitted to go out with the guard. l was then taken out of prison and con ducted in procession, accompanied by the ladies of the best families, who en- deavored to help me in raising that sum.
 went first to the house of ST. Zepe- da, where they did not have money, but the ladies gave their most valuable iewelry. Even their employees gave us low as 2-bits. 1 went on in search of the money, and these good families went along with me, mixing with the armed troops. 1 saw those people shed tears and take all they had to make up the amount; and people coming from all parts swelled the crowd, and all of that made deep impression in me, arousing heartfelt feeling of pity and gratitude. We followed in our search of the amount, people rushing to me from different parts of the town, when the officer notified me that 1 had but one hour and half, and asked me how much I had in cash of the $5000 The ladies asked the soldiers if they would accept clothes for tie troops, but they could not come to any terms. l was at last taken to my prison and was told that the commanding officer had grant ed me leave to send an express to Tue son to obtain the $5000. I was writing asking for that amount, when Escalan- te came in and told me, "You will also give $5OOO in goods" He amend ed my letter and asked for note of S5OO0 in merchandise. Then Escalan- te gave me d letter addressed to my wife, telling her to send $15,000 with which to save my life. When l saw that letter 1 copied it, and there were no more thousands added. This hap pened about 1G:30 a. m. on the 24th, and apprehending some accident would happen to the first messenger, I sent another one who left at D. m. on the same day and with the same object. During the time that elapsed before the arrival of my wife, 1 obtained the proof which have already cited.
 On Saturday the 2Sth day of August, about p. m., after one and ahalf days journey, my wife arrived from Tucson. She was allowed to see me and was at once presented before the commanding officer for the purpose of entering into the terms which would save my life. He answered that J. Ma Escalante alias 1 Fl Pelan, was authorized to eXecute the matter, and would soon go to the place where 1 was. At 6 p. m., he went accompanied by Srta. $. Rebeil and other parties. My wife, who was much alarmed, asked them to make some ar engagements. He replied that it was al matter which had to be settled without witnesses, whereupon Srta. s. RebeilI and the other persons left, and theI work begun. Several propositions were offered him and he showed his disap- proval of them all l then spoke and told him: My friend, let us treat this mat ter calmly. I offer you number of cattle at stated price, for example: five hundred head of cattle at QuerO- babi, you will put the price; and if there are any more, they belong to my eldest daughter, to whom all l$hese cat tie belong ST. Escalante answered l ,l,>, z, q, of ox,o;+od uTvbaro ic m Otbnr