Many of them use it as such while others do still worse, thereby sowing the seeds which speedily develop into Indian outrages, massacres and wars.
When Carson reached Taos, he had his official bond made out, and sent it with his thanks and acceptance of his appointment to the proper authorities in Washington.
The Indian Agent for New Mexico had scarcely entered upon his new duties, when trouble came.

A branch of the Apaches became restless and committed a number of outrages on citizens.

Stern measures only would answer and a force of dragoons were sent against them.

They dealt them a severe blow, killing one of their most famous chiefs, besides a considerable number of warriors.
Instead of quieting the tribe, it rather intensified their anger, though they remained quiescent for a time through fear.

Not long after, Carson was notified that a large party of the tribe were encamped in the mountains, less than twenty miles from Taos.