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Show 1 9'2 REPORT OF THE and rescued the hov that was still in their aossession, who had been A captured at Acate. On the 8th instant I left my agency for the purpose of attending the treaty to be held at Ahiqniu on the 10th. I made it my duty to pass by Embudo and Rio Aniba, for the purpose of ascertaining the whereabouts of the Utah captive reported to have been sold, bui without success. On the 10th and 11th I attended the treaty. I think the Mohnaches and Jicarillas that were present were serious in that which they said, and in all probability will remain friendly for a long period. The Indians that are now committing depredations are those who have lost their families during the war. They consider they have nothing further to live for than revenge for the death of those of their families that were killed by the whites; they have become desperate ; when they will ask for peace I cannot say. Respectfully submitted. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Four obedient servant, C. CARSON, Indian Aaent. Hon. D. M E R R ~ H F R , Sup't Indian Affairs, Santa F6, flew Mmico. Mr. Carson does not inform me what Indians committed these depredations, though the last part of his report would leave the impression that they were committed by the Jicarilla Apaches. I am of the opinion that the Comanches are the guilty party, because it is scarcely probable that the Apaches would be guilty of such acts after they had sued for peace, and before peace was made, and then meet me in council hut a few days thereafter. In addition to this it is positively known that the Comanches had been about the caiion of Red river both before and after the date of these depredations, and the Comanches and Jicarilla Apaches are hostile to each other. It is to be regretted that Agent Carson did not ascertain from the prisoners what Indians they were. D. MERRIWETHER, Gov. and Sup't Indian Affairs, New Mexico No. 97. VANCOWEWR,. T., October 6, 1855. Sm: We are on the eve of an Indian war; how far it may extend, or how long it may last, are at present but questions of vague oaBrr-tjecnre. I send you herewith by this mail copies of the Oregonian and Weekly Times, containing all the reports and rumors that are in cir- |