TO CHIHUAHUA. All 
resorted hither for the benefit of the water. No traces 
of buildings could be found near the pool; yet there 
may be in the plain near. It isnow, and doubtless has 
long been the resort of Indians, as there are many mor- 
tars in the adjacent rocks. Along one side of the hill 
there appeared to be a rude wall; and on the summit 
were circles and heaps of stones, which bore the traces 
of fire. From here a most extensive view was pre- 
sented, on three sides unobstructed by mountains. 
October 17th. By seven o’clock, a. m., we had 
resumed our journey over an excellent natural road, 
equal to the best turnpike. About a mile from camp 
we crossed the Azo Carmen, a considerable stream, 
although dry during the summer, when the water is 
most wanted. Our course was due south ; and during 
the thirty-five miles made to-day, not a hill, gully, or 
ravine, was passed. There was a gradual ascent for 
at least twenty miles, with no mountains in sight. A 
few rounded hills were seen at long intervals; and 
through the openings in these, the plain seemed to 
extend for sixty oreighty miles. It was covered with 
a luxuriant growth of grass, with scarcely a bush as 
large as one’s finger. In order to advance as far as 
possible, we kept on till dark, and encamped without 
water. <A few little twigs gathered as we came along, 
was all the fuel we could procure. 
October 18th. Moved from camp a little after seven 
o'clock. The plain was open, except on our right, 
where, at a distance of a mile, ran a high range of 
hills. On starting, I rode on my mule a short distance — 
ahead, accompanied by Messrs. Radziminski, Pratt, 
Seaton, Force, and Dr. Webb. Soon after we saw the 
