CHAPTER XVI.

A fresh Campaign set on foot—­Col.  Cook in Command—­Kit Carson goes as Guide—­The Apaches and Utahs leagued together—­The Roughness of the Country and the Privations to which the Command was exposed—­The Indians overhauled—­A running Fight—­The Advantages gained—­The Chase resumed—­The Apaches resort to their old Tricks—­Col.  Cook is obliged to return to Abiquiu—­A Utah taken Prisoner through Mistake—­Kit Carson goes to Taos and has a Conference with the Chiefs of the Utah Nation—­Cook’s second Scout—­He is caught in a furious Snow-storm and obliged to return to Rio Colorado—­Major Brooks and Reinforcements come to the Rescue—­Major Brooks on the Lookout, but fails to find the Indians—­Carleton’s Expedition—­Kit Carson goes with it as Guide—­The Adventures met with—­Kit Carson’s Prophecy comes true—­The Muache Band of Utahs summoned by Kit Carson to a Grand Council—­Troubles brewing among these Indians—­The Small Pox carries off their Head Men, 434

CHAPTER XVII.

The Commencement of a formidable Indian War—­High-handed Measures on the Part of the Indians—­The Governor of New Mexico raises five hundred Mexican Volunteers and places them under the Command of Colonel St. Vrain—­Colonel Fauntleroy placed in Command of all the Forces—­Kit Carson is chosen as Chief Guide—­The Campaign commenced—­The Trail found—­The Indians are met and the first Fight and its Consequences—­An Excitement in Camp—­The Indians again overtaken—­The return to Fort Massachusetts—­Intense Cold Weather experienced—­The Second Campaign—­Colonel Fauntleroy surprises the Main Camp of the Enemy—­The War and Scalp Dance broken up—­Terrible Slaughter of the Indians—­The Great Amount of Plunder taken and destroyed—­Another small Party of Indians surprised and routed—­St. Vrain equally fortunate in his Campaign—­The Indians sue for Peace—­The Council held and Treaties signed—­Kit Carson opposes the making of them—­The poor Protection Indian Treaties usually afford to Settlers—­Kit Carson’s House at Taos and his Indian Friends—­His Attachment for his Family put to the test—­Cowardice of a Mexican—­Kit Carson’s Friends as they look upon him—­His influence over Indians—­General remarks—­Conclusion, 466

LIFE OF KIT CARSON.

CHAPTER I.

    Carson’s Birthplace—­His Emigration to Missouri—­Early
    Prospects—­Is an Apprentice—­Stories of the Rocky
    Mountains—­He Enlists to go there—­Adventures on the
    Prairies—­Broaders is Wounded—­Carson’s Nerve put to the
    Test—­Rude Amputation—­Safe Arrival at Santa Fe—­Goes to
    Taos and learns the Spanish Language—­Early
    Vicissitudes—­Disappointment and Attempt to return to
    Missouri—­Is employed as an Interpreter, Teamster, etc.