Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-22

We publish the following account Of the pursuit
aud nrr0s, Of fugitive from justice, mHch 90 show
the delightful state Of society in Texas 10 for lie in
teresng deGaiIs and the fsaEessnesS and nrepidi'y
occasionally displayed by some Of our Southern bFsh-
reR.
II will he recoIecied by our readers that we gave
history Of cold blOOded murder committed upon t~O
boys Of Sumpser county by the name Of Kemp she one
about 16 ~ and the other 10 OT IL years OF age
Two men, William T. and William McGrew, were
eide Immediately after his event the two McGrews
fed the country, gOing rs IL was believed, IN the d'-
reciOn Of Texas. The motives which led these un-
is said that alone Of revenge elder brother Of the
deceased Heaps having, on previous occasion, been,
10 self defence, Instrumental the death OF one OF the
MeGrew family brother Of one Of the accused.
Soon after their fight considerable reward was Of
fered by Gov. Gayle Tor their apprehension, and we
mistake additional reward was proposed by the
relatives and friends ct the deceased. a. all evs%.s
for the arrest Of the offenders. Several persons 10
sanly commenced pursuit, some going 10 the direc-
err" through the Slate Of Mississippi into the State Of
Louisiana aud Territory Of Arkansas.
Among the last Of those who went into Texas on
returned dishearlened was Mr.. Taylor Of Claiborne,
the same individual that was successful IN the pug
suit aud arrest 0f the late Charles r. s. BoyiDgtOn.
The first shat Taylor heard Of ths MsGrews was at
those men who had been in pursuit q thea and allan.
doned their object in despair. that they had united
themselves with baud Ol hostile Indians, ard were
with them in making warke and predatory MeuT-
sions upon the col0nss in the different parts Of Tex-
as Proceeding TO Nacodoches 10 Texae. Taysov
there learned that one Of the Mclirews was employ
ed with one Hail. about two hundred miles in the In
terror, at settlement ON the Sabine, in keeping what
is called Indian trading -house. The other broth
had been there, il appeared, bot had returned Sc
cretly this state for the purpose Of raising money
Procuring a couple Of attendants, acquainted with
the country through which he was TO pass with let
ter person then in the settlement where McGrew
at the settlement, he passed himself of speeula-
in lands, and travelling through the country,
for the purpose Of 6ndin. such tracts Of land a. might
be bought TO the best advantage Il was requested OF
the person to whom he had been Introduced by letter.
that this colorng might be given 70 the purpose Of hs
VISIT II appears. however that by some means. Nc
cry Of the whom he had delivered his letter, oC
FROM other cause aud Taylor soon iouHd his own
life in imminent peril. 10 company with bis Compan-
ions he instantly fed in the direction Of Nseodoces
They were even 90 closely pursued by McGrew and
or Indians, THAT they compelled 10 leave
the main road and make good their fight by taking to
the depths Of the wOods.
Immediately on his return to Nacotoches, Taylor
offered reward Of $500 ZOE McGrew's scalp. A man
by the name Of Ferguson gathered up cOmpamy O!
or ten men, and set of, determined 10 take him dead
or alive. Oh coming To the settlement Ferguson de-
manded ihe surrender Of McGrew rs u right. He
denied, ne might have been anticipated from IN"
character Of the settlers in the vcinity most Of wi"n
iIg,ves from justice in the United States: ofoae
class or another. McGrew Instantly raised banner:
aud himself as leader, aud about 90 ,ll"wers issued
forth TO give battle TO his pursuers They were me.
| coolly by Ferguson and his men. few shots were
excha nged between the parties in which encounter
McGrew wounded IN the arm. ball having pass
ed through IL Finding the sorsc Of his Opponents s'.
creasmg. Ferguson was vi last compelled 10 retreat
without. gaining his object.
Taylor then made representation of the whole at
fair to ,ae principal Chief I",enan. Of the tow"
n
sued proclamation ordering the expulsion Of Nc
Grew from tho Mexican prOviNces, account ut
grimes committed l u"der s"olher Govsrnmen'. wa"
also ordered that any officer Of thai Government who
might take him, should only deliver him Up on ihe
eastern side Of the Saline river tile Ss'osities OF
the u. S,aes-The Chic also 10 the discharge Of his
duty empowered a sheriff with posse cOmisatus Of
ten Of the citizens Of Nscegdoches prOceed with
Taylor u the arrest Of the prescribed outlaw. PrOha-
bly, this expedition would have proved unavating hat
be not had recourse 10 sraagenl. Taylor lOand 10
Nacogdoches gentleman who wis somewhat init
mate with McGrew. THIS ia.livitluai by some
means persuaded to take charge of the expedi'i""-
The party proceeded towards the seuleMe0t with
great caution. When within mile or two OG the
trading house where McGrew was living, Taylor and
the other ten men were put in ambush The ac-
quainance Of McGrew and the Sheriff, who was u
stranger 10 him. proceeded on TO the trading house
Il was near night, and having algh,ed, the Sheriff
was Introduced to NsGrew as genlema" with WHOM.
bis friend travelling a hislaai para Of the pro-
vince. They desired odgHgs for the night. Me-
Grew seemed suspicious Ol their intentions. bat Oh
their delivering up iatO his hands their arms, hts
doubts appeared to be alayed. The three lay dow"
10 sleep il the same apartment, McGrew sleeping ."
the couMer, with 6uifaIo robe and his arms s''les
him. Every thing bad been concered. and as 500"
AS he was 10 sound sleep. they both seized "po" him
and made him TO proven, his giving any
alarm, pistol was constantly held 10 his head. with
the threat Of instant death &c he opeMed his lips To
that lie had been seized 10 be taken TO Nacog'loches
Tor the purpose VI undergoing trial for his attack Oh
Ferguson and his party. In lhs the two maw-
aged him, until they reached their party, whcn he
bound 10 u horse. and with all possible exped-
liOM hurried back 10 Nacogdoches. Ga the first ART
val Of the party al thai place, with their prisoner
there was AN attempt made Oh the part Ut some 10 o.
20 deaftecied, mwess persons get up rescue The
Chief however. allayed the excitement INSTANTLY, by
declaring publicly that the military force Of the place
should be promptly brought out 70 guard against any
violence, that should be attempted in this matter. Az
efficent guard was furnished by the Chief 10 accom-
pany the officer and Taylor with their captive 10 the
Sabine river where a, length they arrived in safety.
From thence 10 this city Taylor brought the prisoner
without any farther hindrances, except such a. were
nterpOsed by the difficulties and dangers Of the way
through which he passed. He arrived here on
Wednesday last the 10Th Sept and on the following
day surrendered up his charge 10 the authorities Of
the State in form.
We have given the history Of this transaction some
what IN detail, under the belief that il would be inter
esing 10 our readers, and more from sense Of the
deep obligations which we believe this community and
the citizens Of this state generally are under to MT.
Taylor, for tho part he has taken in il. The enter
prise III which he enlisted. comparatively young
man, rs be is, one full Of danger, Mt the same
time that il was Of labor and privaiiOn. He pnr-
sued HE object with spirit OF determination that
stopped obstacles aud dangers, even when they
were Of an imposing character. We neei not saXA
such man having successfully completed sacn :n s9-