Arrangement with Indian Chief; hostility of Californians in the district toward foreigners

Arrangement with Indian Chief; hostility of Californians in the district toward foreigners; Salvador Pacheco: reports that José de Jesús (Chief of a tribe of San Joaquín Indians) sent him a messenger 13 Aug that Larios coming to the town, his people & children were being severely wronged & driven off; that he had lately captured in wars with neighboring tribes two palanas [captives] before, with the same chief & 4 or 5 other chiefs — that the 1º Sr. de Jesús acknowledged he had been at war with the former Govt of Cal.; gave assurance of his determination to keep the peace with the present Govt & that neither he nor his people would steal anymore horses or commit depredations of any kind; confidence placed in his word, some presents given him, passports were given to pass over rancherías in the district. The Californians protested agt it saying he was an outlaw & should not be protected; but José de Jesús then gave him self up, & not only abstains from stealing of horses but when called upon assists in ferreting out other horse-thieves; 'he is an intelligent Indian & influential amongst neighboring tribes, his friendship may be used to advantage.' Relates the attempt made by a native Californian named Pacheco (supposed to be Juan Ygnº, & a son of Salvio Pacheco) to murder first a foreigner, then White the Alcalde, both of whom had to seek shelter from his murderous knife, & from being hunted after by his horse; 'I got inside of Mr. Weber's rails for protection, and called on two Spaniards to take him to the guard house, which they, as I expected, refused.' Salvio Pacheco, a man of property, after the U.S. flag was raised & established...

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