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caballada: mention of, 51, 138,
156, 317; capture of, from Mexicans,
58, 423 Caballo, Paso: SEE Paso Cavallo Cabasos, Thomas: escape of, 426 Cabazos, Blas: as emissary of Molano (J. N.), 343 Cabazos, José María: 449 cabinet, Texas: views of, on calling out militia, 313 Caceres, José Nuñez de: as governor of Tamaulipas, 339; mention of, 340; surrender of, 341; recommends surrender of Molano (J. N.), 346 Caddo Indians: mention of, 115; accompany Miracle (P. J.), 117; Mexican agents among, 118; Rusk (T. J.) makes agreement with, 122; Canalizo (V.) writes to, 137; at Matamoros, 140; allied with Comanches, 189; kill Johnson (B. H.), 240; in Mexican service, 275 Cadereyta, Mexico: Federalist army at, 246; Arista (M.) at, 250, 370; mention of, 255, 334 Caderon, Antonio: to Houston (S.), 120 Cairns, W. J.: capture of, 50, 230; escape of, 59, 251; as cowboy, 64; and Federalists, 188; imprisonment of, 230; in defense companies, 462, 554-556; commands defense companies, 475, 487, 492; searches for Quinoñes (A.), 484; and Refugio raid, 486-487; attacks Mexican traders, 497; death of, 498; scouts up the Nueces River, 537 Calaona, Josefa: 450 Calavasos (ranch): Federalists at, 188 Caldwell, Curtis: 550 Caldwell, John: 549 Caldwell, Mathew: commands rangers, 43, 128, 130, 550; pursuit of Córdova (V.) by, 128-129, 130; at Seguin, 129, 130; at San Antonio, 130; mention of, 486 Caldwell, Pinckney: at Texana, 53; meets Mexican force near Corpus Christi, 53-54; recruiting by, 54; and Savariego (M.), 54, 56; and the stolen horses at Goliad, 56-57 Calhoun, Texas: founding of, 103 Calhoun County, Texas: 214 California: mention of, 142, 174-175, 181, 186; George Fisher seeks Texas agency to, 196; Texan ambitions in, 540-541 California, Lower: 542 California, Upper: 542 Callahan, James H.: at Seguin, 125 Calvillo, Francisco: mention of, 471; and Seguin (J. N.), 438 Calvilla Rancho: return of Mexican families to, 155, 268 Camargo, Mexico: mention of, 5, 8, 49, 206, 221, 231-232, 309, 325, 361-362, 370, 372, 375, 426, 501; cattle drivers from, 49; Federalist capture of, 112, 335; Johnson (B. H.) at, 240; Arista (M.) at, 334; Centralists at, 345; Canales (A.) at, 362, 366; Fisher (W. S.) at, 362; Texans at, 374-375; imprisonment of Texans at, 377; formation of defense squadron at, 379; Murphy (J.) from, 396; size of Mexican force at, 471 Cameron, Ewen: as cowboy, 64; mention of, 65; character of, 65, 213; in battle of Monterey, 152; returns to Texas, 187-188; in Federalist army, 213; in battle of Saltillo, 213; in battle of the Alamo River, 226; conflict of, with Canales (A.), 326; in campaign against Laredo, 326; separates from Jordan (S. W.), 360; in frontier companies, 424, 475, 554-556; on Mier expedition, 475; escape of, 498; swims Nueces River, 498 Cameron, Hugh: in battle of Monterey, 152 Cameron, John: mention of, 152; grant of land to, 209-210 Camino Real, El: Indians on, 114; mention of, 132; skirts Lake Espantosa, 268-269 Campbell, Alexander: as founder of Disciples of Christ, 146 Campbell, B. A.: 549 Campbell, David W.: 42 Campbell, James: commands unit of Gonzales rangers, 128, 550; confers with Ignacio (J.), 381 Campbell, R. C.: at Houston meeting, 531; on Houston committee of vigilance, 532 Campeche, Mexico: rejection of Anaya (J. P.) in, 205; mention of, 286 Campo en el Rodeo: 370 Canales, Antonio: sends agents to Texas and U. S., 117, 168; at Guerrero, 145, 216-220, 250-251, 257; and border trade, 148, 156, 233; Matamoros besieged by, 148, 232-233; as commander of Federalist military forces, 150, 156, 213, 252, 256-257; at Reinosa, 151; opposes Santa Anna's (A. L. de) Centralism (1835), 156; and Lamar (M. B.), 156, 157, 179, 281, 307, 308; at Monclova, 167; signs protest against Lemus (P.), 168; in Texas, 170, 187-190, 205, 212-214, 272, 281-282, 304-305, 306, 307-309; on Texas independence, 172; attitude of Texans toward, 187, 189, 190, 271-272, 282, 287-288, 298-299, 303; at San Antonio, 188, 272, 281; character of, 188, 198, 213-214, 227, 234, 247, 248, 368; recruiting by, 190, 205, 213, 307, 361, 362; at Austin, 190, 281-282, 289, 304; negotiations of, with Centralists, 198, 247, 255, 349, 364-371, 372, 378, 435; warning against treachery of, 198; and Ross (R.), 211, 212; in Victoria, 212, 243; biographical sketch of, 213-214; assault upon Gutiérrez de Lara by, 219; at Mier, 224, 251; at battle of Alamo River, 227; in pursuit of Pavón (F. G.), 228; use of horoscope by, 234; mention of, 237, 240, 288, 329-331, 337, 344, 347, 374, 387, 399, 417; at Monterey, 249-250, 268, 376; and Republic of the Río Grande, 252; address of, to Federalist army, 256-257; and Zapata (A.), 257-258; at San Fernando de Rosas, 260, 262-263; advances to help Zapata (A.), 261; at battle of Santa Rita de Morelos, 262-265; capture of, 265; escape of, 265, 268; criticism of, 269, 303; on the Medina River, 268, 273; Arista (M.) on, 274; and Seguin (J. N.), 281; views of, on Texan boundary, 282; visit of, to Houston, 282; at Bastrop, 304; at Galveston, 307-309; sends dispatches to Yucatán, 309; and Federalists at Mexico City, 311; and Karnes (H. W.), 322-325; at Lipantitlán, 328; campaign of, in northern Mexico, 333, 334, 340, 343, 362-363; Centralist moves against, 334, 335, 345; defeat of, 345, 360; and Jordan (S. W.), 362, 377; size of force of, 362; dilemma of, 364; hatred of, for Texans, 368; goes to Cadereyta, 373; troops of, near Camargo, 375; and Kinney (H. L.), 406, 407-408, 457; leaves cannon at Corpus Christi, 407 Canales, Manuela: 304 Canales, Ciudad: SEE Guerrero, Mexico Canalizo, Valentín: at Matamoros, 114, 122, 148, 149, 198, 232, 331; as Centralist military commander, 114, 122, 144, 147, 148, 149, 170-171, 232, 330; biographical sketch of, 115; and Córdova (V.), 115-116, 112, 137; and Indians in Texas, 116; and proposed invasion of Texas, 122, 275; defeats of, 147, 148; at Tampico, 147; at Altamira, 148; at Villa de Aldama, 169; recapture of Monterey by, 169; defeat of Federalists at Palo Alto by, 170; establishes garrison at Mier, 171; declares Federalist leaders traitors, 220; mention of, 235 Candela, Mexico: 360, 363-364 Cañedo, Juan de Dios: mention of, 238; and Treat (J.), 285, 287 Canfield, Israel: at Refugio raid, 483 cannon: inventories of, 43-44, 93; for defense of coast, 94; mention of, 225, 297; on Cornelia, 307; at Kinney's rancho, 497. SEE ALSO armories Cañon, El: location of, 268-269 Cántaro, battle of El: SEE Alamo River, battle of the Cantú, Francisco María: capture of, 458 Capazon Rancho: horses stolen from, 309 Capistrán, Macedonio: as Federalist leader, 146, 191; in Centralist service, 425 "Captain Colorado": SEE Karnes, Henry Wax Carabajal, José María: SEE Carbajal, José María Jesús Carbajal, José María Jesús: biographical sketch of, 146; as Federalist leader, 146, 213, 253, 294; marries Canales' (A.) daughter, 147; in Texas, 187, 189, 280, 304; recruiting by, 188; mention of, 188, 240, 304, 308; at San Antonio, 189; in battle of Alamo River, 227; and Republic of the Río Grande, 253; and Navarro (J. L.), 279; in Austin, 280, 304; as agent of Cárdenas (J.), 294; criticism of, 303; at Bastrop, 304 Cárdenas, Bartolomé de: as Federalist leader, 146, 151 Cárdenas, Guadalupe: to Houston (S.), 120 Cárdenas, Jesús: as Federalist leader, 168, 252, 279, 280, 293; and Anaya (J. P.), 168; agents appointed by, 168, 253, 280; as President of the Republic of the Río Grande, 252; and Navarro (J. A.), 253, 279; in Texas, 258, 259, 273, 289, 292, 301; at Laredo, 258; on Nueces River, 259; at Goliad, 273; Arista (M.) on, 274; negotiations of, with Texas, 279; and Lamar (M. B.), 280, 293; and Carbajal (J. M. J.), 280; at Victoria, 289, 292, 294-295; description of, 294; recruiting by, 301; mention of, 303, 364, 369; cattle stolen from, 311; at San Ignacio, 361; desire of, to end the war, 368; advances toward Laredo, 370, 374; surrender of, 374; as prefect of the northern district of Tamaulipas, 471 Cárdenas, José M.: 125 Cárdenas, Manuel: as Federalist leader, 151 Carlos' Rancho: Allen (J. C.) at, 107; cattle driven off from, 107; location of, 108; mention of, 423, 482 Carnestolendas, ford of: 366 Carolitas, Texas: 5 Carrasco, José María: in peace negotiations with Federalists, 363, 364, 370; mention of, 372, 432; confers with Texan commissioners, 435 Carrasco, Mauricio: as Federalist leader, 146; capture of, 170; as agent of Lemus (P.), 170; as prisoner, 266 Carricitos, San Juan de (ranch): size of, 8; collecting of cattle near, 47, 49; mentioned, 185 Carrizo, Texas: 217, 252 Carrizo Indians: notes on, 187; imprisoned by Centralists, 205; and Federal army, 226-227, 265, 308, 330, 374; in battle of Alamo River, 226-227; in battle of Santa Rita de Morelos, 265; in battle of Saltillo, 355 Carrizo Springs, Texas: 269 Carson, Samuel P.: as secretary of state, 14 Carter, William: 549 Caruthers, William: 549 Casa Blanca: location of, 100, 259; grant of, 100-101; traders to enter at, 101; Federalist plan to drive Texans from, 198; Federalist government at, 259, 271; mention of, 537 Casa Blanca (Erasmo Seguin's home): 100-101 Casanavo, Crisanto: 411 Casas, Juan Bautista de las: execution of, 267 Casemiro (Comanche chief): visit of, to Monterey, 111; reported in attack on Laredo, 189 Castano, Luis: 411 Castleberry, B. B.: discovers Flores (M.), 132; mention of, 133; as spy for ranger company, 135; as member of Andrews' (M.) ranger company, 551 Castro, Captain (Lipan chief): 544 Castro, Henri: colonization contract with, 500-501; as Texan consul general in France, 501 Catholic priests: refusal of, to permit burial of Texan dead, 230 cattle: distribution of, 5; on the frontier, 6, 7-8, 21, 45; branding of, 8; Mexican promise of, to Indians, 14; trade in, with Comanches, 21; for the Texan army, 22, 46; description of, 45; increase of, 46; provision for forfeiture of, 48; as food for Cooke's (W. G.) troops, 95-96, 97; sale of, 101; mention of, 115, 161; Mexicans bring in, 156 cattle driving: encouragement of, 13, 21; Mexican activities in, 24, 48, 75, 290, 309, 381; to Natchez, 41; to New Orleans, 47; unscrupulous persons connected with, 63; regulation of, 63; and Federalists, 290; impressment of horses for, 291; and Centralists, 309; by Indians, 443. SEE ALSO cattle; cattle ranching; cattle stealing; cowboys cattle ranching: development of, in Texas, 4; mention of, 8 cattle stealing: mention of, 59-60, 74-75, 140, 185, 296, 449; seriousness of, 74, 310; Hughes (S.) engaged in, 107; on Texas frontier, 47-48, 109, 184; efforts to stop, 63, 310-311, 426; relationship of, with trade, 417-418. SEE ALSO cattle driving Cavallo, Paso de: SEE Paso Cavallo cavalry, Texan: mention of, 24, 35; terms of service in, 42; authorization for, 42; mustering of, 43, 89; on the frontier, 43 Cayetano, Mexico: Federalists at, 246 Cayune (Comanche chief): visits Monterey, 111 Celaya, Mexico: 114 Censor (Vera Cruz): on Texan warships off Vera Cruz, 278 censure, resolution of: 507-508 census, Texas: 397-398 Centralism: resolutions against, 53; mention of, 151, 191 Centralists: losses of, at Laredo, 25, 413-414; mention of, 115, 143, 150, 161, 170, 174-175, 177, 203, 205, 259, 297, 315, 345, 350, 361-362, 374, 383, 415-417; attack of, on Tampico, 147; on loyalty to government, 152; seek refuge in Texas, 155; successes of, 160, 233, 260, 266, 268; propaganda of, 168; on Texas frontier, 186, 273; among Comanches, 189; reverses of, 218, 220, 228-230; exploitation of nationalism by, 224; in battle of Alamo River, 230; defend Matamoros, 233; at Concepción, 334; trick Zapata (A.) at Santa Rita de Morelos, 260; in battle of Santa Rita de Morelos, 266; at Peyotes, 268; alleged intentions of, 271; smuggling by, 306; influence of Texan troops on, 318; forces of, at Saltillo, 353, 357. SEE ALSO army, Mexican (Army of the North) |