and driving of the cattle. The Mexicans feared them, and were unable to meet them man to man. At that time Amcrican trappers found the beaver very abundant about the head waters of the Gila River, among those rich mountain valleys where the Apaches had, and still have, their secure retreats. At the time I speak of there were two companies of trappers in that region. One of the companies, about seventeen men was under a captain named Johnson. The other company consisted of thirty men, I thiuk. I was trapping on another head of the Gila, several miles north Apaches, but all peaceful toward the white inen, both Indians and whites visiting each other's camps constantly and fearlessly, with no cans, the only enemies of the Apachcs Navajocs, in the north-west they felt safe from all foes.

"One day Johnson concluded to go down into Sonora on a sprce, as was occasionally the way with mountain-men. IIe there saw the Governor of Sonora, who, knowing that he had the confdence of the Indians, offered him an onnce of gold for every Apache scalp he would bring him. The bargain struck, Johnson procured a small mountain howitzer, and then, with supplies for his party, returned to his camp. entering it he loaded his howitzer with a quantity of bullets. On approaching the valley he was met by the Indians, who joyfully welcomed him back, and proceeded at once to prepare the usual foast. While they were venison and bear meat, and were gathered in a small group around the fire laughing, and chatting in anticipation of the pleasure they expected in entertaining their guests, Johnson told those of his party who had remained bchind of the offer might have. The valleys were full of thought of treachery or evil Besides the Mexi were the Piutes aud But bere in their fastnesses was Previous to boiling and roasting their of the governor, and with sueh details of temptation as easily overcame any scruples such men

As they were all armed with rifles, which were always in