307 and efficient execution of any mandate the Judge might make upon hearing the testimony. These offenders in resistance to the law, & disregarding Your excellency's proclamation openly assert that they will not be taken by any a1·med force-thus bidding defiance to the Judiciary & Executive Departments of the State. The chief's, Jose Morea & Tiner, refused to go into council with the deputation of citizens sent there to effect a settlement of the difficulty, alledging for their reason, that they had made a treaty & had never broken it, and that they would expect the Govern- ment to perform its part of sd treaty by vindicating theil' wrongs, and giving their protection. The indians all deny having made such an agreement as that published, and do not intend to sub- mit to its terms. I expect Maj Neighbors is now on his way down to attend the trial of Capt. Garland and his men, bringing with him the wounded indians and other witnesses, together with the Chiefs and leading men of the different tribes. As prosecuting attorney I have thought it proper to make this communication and to ask you to give it your consideration. I would be pleased to know whether any action will be taken by your Excellency and what it will be, and to have the benefit of any counsel you may think proper to give me relative to this case. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt. EDW. J. GURLEY No. 218 LETTER FROM GOVERNOR RUNNELS TO CAPT. JOHN S. FORD Executive Office Austin, Fehr. 11th 1859 John S Ford Esqr Capt. Comdg. Sir Having an opportunity of transmitting this direct, I avail myself of the opportunity to convey some instruction in regard to the probable proceeding of the Judiciary, against cer- tain parties charged with committing the recent outrage on the Reserve Indians. lf you are called upon by any peace officer or other person deputed by Judicial authority to whom warrants have been directed for the arrest of the offenders, you will act promptly in giving all the aid in your power, and be justified in
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