of
Indians. An expedition has been fitted out to bring them to terms.

The little village of Socorro, in New Mexico, has been the scene of a
fearful tragedy. A band of desperadoes had gradually collected there,
who indulged in the most wanton acts of outrage and barbarity, upon the
Mexican residents, finally ending in more than one deliberate murder. A
few members of the Boundary Commission who had been left there, headed
an organization which captured a number of the gang, of whom three were
tried and hung on the spot. The ringleader, who had made his escape, was
soon after taken, and shared the same fate.

From California we have intelligence up to the 5th of March. The amount
of gold received during the month, exclusive of that in the hands of
passengers is about $1,817,000. The production continues abundant;
though the profits of agriculture are represented to be quite equal, and
more sure, than those of mining. Hostilities with the Indians still
continue. Another engagement has taken place, in which 40 of the Indians
were killed, without loss on the part of the whites. In Sacramento City,
a gambler engaged in a brawl, shot down a citizen who attempted to
prevent outrage. The murderer was seized by the populace, tried by Lynch
law, found guilty, and in spite of the efforts of some citizens, hung
from the branch of a tree, within a few hours of the commission of the
murder. In San Francisco two men came near sharing a similar fate for an
attempt at murder and robbery. They were, however, finally rescued from
the populace, and handed over to the civil authority. No Senator has
been elected. The Legislature met in joint convention; but after 144
ballots, finding no probability of succeeding in making an election,
adjourned _sine die_. The whole number of votes cast was 49; thus making
25 necessary for a choice. The highest number for Mr. Fremont was 16.
Mr. Heydenfeldt, formerly of Alabama, was for a time the leading
Democratic candidate. He was opposed by a portion of his party, on the
alleged ground of having formerly advocated disunion. This is denied by
himself and his friends. Mr. Weller was subsequently taken up; and at
the last ballot received 18 votes. The Whig candidate throughout was Mr.
King, whose highest vote was 20.

MEXICO.

From Mexico the general aspect of intelligence is gloomy enough. It
would seem doubtful whether there is sufficient vitality left for the
re-organization of society, without an