that an Indian chase with Kit Carson for a leader, meant fight and win
success or die.

In referring to this adventure Kit Carson, when speaking of the
gallant men who accompanied him, said, "They all proved themselves to
be men of the very best material."

Unfortunately, two of this gallant party have since fallen by the
hands of these same Apache warriors. One of these was Sergeant
Holbrook, a brave man, a skillful soldier and a noble friend. He was
one who adorned his profession of arms and who was an honor to the
country whose uniform he wore. He was killed at the well known battle
of Ceneguilla while bravely fighting against overwhelming odds. This
battle was fought in New Mexico in the year 1854. In it, a company
of United States dragoons were worsted and cut to pieces by a greatly
superior force of these Indians who succeeded in drawing them into an
ambuscade.

The other person referred to as having been since killed by this tribe
of Apaches was a brave and experienced trapper, well known throughout
the range of Indian depredations as a fearless and dangerous
adversary. His name was William New. He was literally murdered at
Rayado by these Apaches. This occurred only a few months after he had
formed one of the party to pursue and recover the animals stolen from
their ranche. When he was attacked, New was engaged tilling the soil
on his own farm. The rascally Indians surrounded him before he became
aware of their presence. Having an empty rifle with him, he succeeded,
for some time, in keeping his assailants at bay, by pretending that
the piece was loaded and pointing it at the foremost warrior as if
he intended to fire it. The savages, however, finally discovered the