The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-04

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Late from Texas-Thc Fight win ths Indians
From the N. o. Piosyune, April %
The steamship Galveston, Capt. Crane, arrived yes
last the 23d inst The papers by her to the 22d
There is very little in them for as to extract though
they contain much local information.
The people Of Texas are showing much energy in i'm.
proving their means Of stion improv
ing the navigation of their rivers end opening roads
Several new steamboats, have lately been upon their
waters and the Yacht runs regularly between
Galveston and Port Lsvaca in connection with the line
Of stssmships to this cty-a great convenience to West
Tho anniversary of the battle of San Jaointo- the
2lst Of Aprlwas celebrated with all the honors" in
Galveston. 1t was, indeed, one Of the most wonderful
eats OF arms upon record and deserves to be thus
petuated.
smiths epgs cement with party of Indians. Our read
srs may be interested Ia Capt Highsmth fuller ret
fit, Furnished BY the Austin Democra Capt H. ssys
received Instructions from Lieut.. Col. Bell, com.
nandipg the frontier, dated the 9Th Of March, directing
ne to take charge in person Of strong detachment
rom my company, for observation of any Indian
nents the country adjacent to the German settle
nents on the Lano and also to extend route to- and
some distance up, the San Saba valley The movement
20 the latter point made with special reference
earty Of Csmanches who had threatened to
testroy the advanced settlements and who there were
able moment to strike. In compliance with my orders
dted out scout consisting OF Lieuts Williams and Con
way forty three privAs.s John my interpret.r
The detachment moved on the morning Of the 18Th,
IN charge Of Lieut. Conway, 10 tho direction Of the
san Saba valley bsins myself detained at my station
until tho l4th During this received infor-
nation that German had been killed near Fredercks-
burg BY p.rty of adiaus Immediately on the receipt
If this intelgercs, pressed forward and oIned my
command about night, which had halted the Llaro
Very soon after my arrival several Of my men, who had
been sent In advance returned to camp with nforma
ion that they had discovered large trail of Indians
foot, bearing up the Lano
Early on the folio wing morning taking charge Of my
command, despSched Lieut. Williams, with two men
~ spies. Lieut. Williams followed the trail about twsn-
miles over rugged and mountainous country, when
ported that he had discovered the Indians who seemed
o De encamped. We Immediately prepared for action
md every eye sshed with animation at the prospect
infioting merted chastisement this lswless band
whose hands were yet warm with the settlers blood
Having sati.6ed myself with their position, and the
here was dilemma which had not anticipated. A small
party of feniy Lpsns were sncauped near, who were
at once recognised My orders from Colonel Bell
plain and spscfcnot to disturb the friendly relation,
with any tribe, unless setiefed that they committed
aeprepations and in this to chastise them. wal
determined to execute this command this occasion
as have on all previous occasions in good faith
was, however relieved from hs dilemma. The Lpapi
separated themselves in moment from the party which
was composed Of Wchitss and Wacoes, and left the
game: Being scrap uously disposed to do wrong,
called talk with The chief OF the gang, who minute
He enforced bis words with corresponding motion o.
the hand They instantly commenced to move of tn,
ground, and when order 10 halt his men, he attempted
hem to 80 uDpunshed required forb,arance thar
possesscd or any Of my men As he retreated free
aud killed him. My men then did their work with des
patch, and In = most satisfactory msnner. The party
numbered 35 or 40 but few escaped. Fourteen wsr,
ouni dead the ground where tho fight com.
menosd. Most of the others shot in the river
found in the shopouoh of tho ct let tho smsl bone
Of mans arm, fresh cut thsrsfrom. This bone wal
taken to ~ o whistle. There similar one al.
ready converted into whistle which found Ia the
possession. They had soms guns lots Of bows and
quivers, and all the apparatus which horsssteal
ing parties usualy carry cabristos, lariatos, &c
The Lpans were truly grati6ed at The occurrence
they deosred to that my attack this party (whc
trailed them up day and half before) greatly reliev
ed them, for they expected every moment that they
would fall thsm and rob hem Of every thing they had
The whole Lipau tribe subse quenty to my camp
expressDg the greatest joy ct the result This
e. thiexing band OF Wachitas and Wscoes (renegsdes
from both tribes told the Lpans that their
first for Casrovle, where they would be Of
good many horses and tome scalps and they did rot
succeed 1t that place, they would hang the settle
ments until they satisfied. The Lipans further
stated that Big Water who commanded this party abou
one year ago killed three four Americans boweer
the Guadalupe and the head Of the Banco. This Wal
most probably tho party with Capt Bartlett Simms who
sarrowy escaped Three Of his msn were killed. The
officers with me and men deserve tho highest praise
for the manner In whch they Sustained themselves ir
the sfAr. anticipate good results from the hgh but
whatever may be the effect the act was proper
and the consequences our line we prepared to
take of should tho tribes to which this party BE-
lonsed be disposed to resent It,