The Arizona sentinel., 1877-11-17
THE BLOODY BORDER.
The Story OF the Mier Massacre by
 One Who Drew White Beau


 at SaIado Mexico, March B, 1843, when F Texans of the Mier expedition were shot by order of the Mexican authorities. The story is told by correspondent who signs himself R P H., of Bianco, T xas, a brother of one who drew a white bean.-
 One hundred and fifty-nine white beans were placed in the bottom of the mug, and 17 black ones placed upon the top of them. The beans were not stirred Such was tneir Inxiety to execute Capt. Gamer on, and perhaps the balance of the officers, that first Cameron and afterward the other officers were made to draw bean each from the mug in this condition. Cameron in the act uf drawing first, said with his usual coolness:
 Well, boys, we have to draw, let's be at it." So saying he thrust his hand into the mug and drew out ! white bean.
 Next came Col. Wn. F. Wilson, who was chained to him; then Capt. Wm. Ryan, and then Judge F. NJ Gibson, all of whom drew white beans. Next came Capt. Eastland who drew black one, and then came the balance of the men. They all drew their beans with that manly dignity and firm ness which showed them superior to their condition. Some of lighter temper tested over the bloody tragedy. One said, Boys, this beats railing all to pieces" The knock ing of the irons from the unfortunate told who they were Poor Robert Beard, who lay upon the ground sick, said:
 Brother, if you draw a black bean I'll take your place."
 The brother said, No, I am stronger and better able to die than you"
 Several of the Mexican officers who officiatedyin this cruel violation of their counry's faith, expressed. great dissatis- faction thereal, and some wept bitter ly. Soon after the fated were placed in separate cCurtyard when about dark they were executed. Several of our men were permitted to visit the unfortunate previous to their execution, tp rcelve their dying requests. Poor Maj. Cooke said:
 Boys, I told you l never failed to draw prize," and then be said to Judge Gibson" "Say to friends that died in grace" Judge Gibson was so much affected at this last parting that he showed it by tears. The Major said "They only rob me of forty sensible and digniged letter to Gen. Waddy Thompson, the U. S. minister in Mexico. and knowing that his remains would be robbed of his clothes after his death, drew off his pants and handed them to his surviv- ing comrades, dying in his underclothes Poor Henry Whaling, one. of Cameron's best fighters, said:
 "Well, they don't make much off me anyhow, for know have killed D of the yellow bellies" Then, demanding his din- ner in firm tone, saying that they shall not cheat me out of it." ate heartily, smok- ed a cigar, and in twenty minutes was launched into eternity.
 Our interpreter, who was permitted to remain with them to t!:e last, says that "tiftecn times they wounded thal lron-ner- we'd soul. Henry Whaling, and it would seem that Providence had special care in prolonging his existence that he might demonstrate to his eIemie; the National character they had to contend with for he gritted his teeth at and deted them in terms of whitening reproach until they placed a gun to his head and blew his brains against the wall Such was the eff feet of this horrible massacre upon their own soldiers, who were standing as guald upon the wall above, that one of them fainted and came near falling over, but was caught by his comrades.
 Poor Terry, quite youth, but in spirit o < 'dhC S'llu IHdI HC was pClICCt1S Hllllllp to meet his fate; that for his country he had fought, and for her glory he was will ing to die;" and turning to, the officers, sa;d:- After the battle of San jaeinto my family ,ook one of your prisoner youths, raised and educated him, and this is our requitaL." Edward Este spohe of his fate with coolneSs. Cash said: "Well, they murdered my brother with Col. Fannin, and they are about to murder me-" J. L. Jones said to the interpreter: "Tcll the officer 10 look upon men who are not afraid to die for their country" Capt Eastland behaved with the most patriotic zeal. He desired that his country should never lay down her arms until the most ample repa- ration and her freedom was obtained Mai. Robert Dunham said he twas prepared to die, and would to God that he had chance to do the same thing over again; that he gloried in the demonstration they had made, which showed Texans without arms to be more than equal to Mexicans with them" James Ogden, with his usual