CHAPTER II.

The news of the Defeat of Mr. Young's Trapping Party by the Indians reaches Taos--Young raises a Party to chastise the Indians--Kit Carson becomes a Conspicuous Member of the Expedition--The Indians are found on Salt River--The Fight--Trapping Exploits--A new Country--Trials and Vicissitudes--Sacramento Valley--California and its Roman Catholic Missions in 1829--Another Indian Fight--Sale of Furs--Indian Depredations--Kit Carson and Twelve Trappers engage with the Indians in a Battle--Return to the Camp with recovered Property, 30