Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-15

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We have New Orleans slips of June 7th Nothing
important but the news from Texas
NASHVILLE, cTexas) May l6-Dear Friend-The
news nom mere ana the vicinity is truly alarming.
large body OF Indians, supposed TO be two hundred,
passed the line Of rangers the week before last and
came within fifteen miles of this place They killed
man in sight of town, and the main BODY of them
having come on the track Of some wagons that were
going to the fort on Little River, they followed it,
overlook and killed every man that was with them,
five in number and also killed the oxen.
is generally believed that if they had not fallen in
with the wagons that they would have attacked this
place; but my own opinion IS, that they would not,
because there are many places on this frontier that
are much easier taken this being the strongest place
in the colony the garrison at Milan excepted.
The country appears to be in great danger-thc In
dams are subtle in their movements as to elude the
observation OF the men who are stationed Oh the
frontier for our protection.
have no doubt that unless fierce is sent 10 their
villages, to take their attention that way, that they
will this summer do great deal Of mischief and per-
haps drive the frontier settlers into the interior Of the
couatry, and perhaps soon make the Yagua the from
tier this side and the Navasoa the other of the
Brassos
do not seriously believe that ten thousand men
stationed on the frontier in forts and block houses and
TO range according to the present plan, could keep
them from slipping in occasionally and doing mis-
chef-Teras Telegraph
MUSTANG PRAIRIE, May l5-The Indians have
killed Mr.. McIane and Mr.. Sheridan, and Mr..
Barnes Of this settlement. The Indians have stolen
think about one hundred horses west of McLanes
within two weeks past; they appear to come down
determined to take all. Our men killed two Indians
yesterday. Mr.. Barnes was in the act of shooting
when he was shot down. This was done few miles
above squire Readings Our men got back all the
horses the Indians had taken from the settlement.
FRoM MEx'co.-Ths schr. Helen Capt. Ashby, IL
days from Matamoras, arrived last evening, having
on board the officers crew and passengers, of the
Texan schrs. julius Caesar and Champion. To the
poiteness of Mr. Gray who came passenger in the
julius Caesar, are indebted for the following par,i-
culars:
Mr.. Gray, who was one of the passengers captured
on board the Julius Cesar by the Mexican brig Gen.
Terran, In company with seven Others were ordered
to be shot at Matamoras by Gen. Bravo, but before
the sentence was carried into execution q reprieve
arrived from the city of Mexico granting them dis
charge.
Mr.. Gray further states that all ideas of another
campaign against Texas have been abandoned for the
present. order from head quarters having been re-
ceived to that effect. The wagons destined TO trans
port the baggage &C. of the army the territory of
Texas have also been discharged.
The number of Mexican troops at Matameras was
about 1900, who representa- in deplorabe sit
uaton, not having receiveda dollar from the govern
ment for the last nine months.
Captain Wheelwrght was at Brassos, ST. Iago, ra-
pidly recovering from his severe wound. The other
prisoners of the independence including Colonel
Wharton, had been marched to Matamoras, where
they are at present confined proposition had been
made to Colonel w. by the Mexlcans for an exchange
of prisoners but rejected. The ground of Col.
WIS objection was that the Texans had much lar
ger number of Mexican prisoners in their possession,
and that an exchange would be unequal and also
that the Mexcans demanded that the expense of trans
portadon, both ways, should be betrayed by the Tex
ian government.
Business of all kinds was extremely dull at Mata-
mOras, and the American citizens great state
Of alarm on account of the expected arrival of the U.
>. squadron, and the harsh treatment they would re-
ceive from the Mexicans in consequence.
The principal reason for abandoning the campaign
against Texas is the civil connections in the interior
OF this distracted country, which required all the gov
eminent troops to keep them under. SO long as this
state of things exists Texas need have fear of Mex
ica.-N q. Picdyune June 7.
Letters from Porto Rico of the l4th ul,. represent
the draught there TO be such TO APP
prehenslons for the next crop of cane The money
pressure was also exceedingly severe throughout the
isles, owing TO the decline Of their produce in the Uni
ted States.-lHobIe Examiner.
The thermometer stood at o5 Fahrenheit in New
Orleans on Monday, and yesterday at 81 in Mobile.
Five thousand laborers are advertised for al Indian
apolis, TO work on the public improvements in the
state Of Indiana, and liberal wages offered.
Inc IpHoWlng is an extract rom the message oil
the Governor of Virginia:
venture respectfully TO recommend 10 the general
assembly 10 relieve the banks from the penalties and
disabilities incurred by them, and TO authorize for
limited period, the suspension of specie payments
The measure is earnestly desired by large portion OF
the community; will have the effect of re- establish.
ing confidence, and must sensbly mitigate the seve-
nty of the times The currency, If can be changed
at all, and II be wise TO attempt il, be changed
with safety only by slow and measured alterations
Injustice, az well az great loss, must attend any
sudden and radical attempts at alienation. All
the same time that the banks are relieved from ther
disabilities, and continued in the enjoyment Of then
corporate privileges, great should be taken 10
guard against abuses, and to secure the resumption
OF specie payments at the earliest possible period
CouRT or SESSIONS, June l3th.-Peforc the Re
corder, Aldermen Smith and Aker.
The following prisoners were auaigned and sen
fenced, wiz
John McKlnny, convicted of stealing Eve live hogs
Sentenced 10 two years Imprisonment M Sing Sing
James Burke Isaac Cisco, and Robert Wilson.
convicted ofburgary in the third degree Sentenced
James Burke, to five years Imprisonment at Sing Sing
Isaac Cisco 10 two years imprisonment at the same
place; and Robert Wilson, TO four years and eleven
months Imprisonment above.
Abraham Emerson convicted OF robbing a fellow
waiter at the Franklin House, Broadway-se sentenced
to three years imprisonment in the prison al Sing
Sing
John Harvey, convicted of robbing the ship CHRIS.
toval Colon OF quantity of German silver spoons,