The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-08

BY the arrival of the Portland, from Galveston,
we are in receipt of full files of Texas papers.
We regret to learn that there is no cessation Of
the Indian troubles. In regard to their continued
depredatons we make extracts from different pa.
pevs. The Western Texan of the 18th July says
Last evening several persons arrived in town
bringing Indian head-dress, shield and culver
of arrows. They stated that yesterday morning a
party oil Indians attacked the rancho OF Mr.. Flores
on the San Antonio river, about twenty miles below
| this place, and drove of most Of his horses. He
Immediately collected company of men and started
in pursuit. On overtaking the Indians, they for
sock their stolen horses and fed, but were closely
pursued that they left their own horses which
captured, and many of their dresses, among which
were those brought in. Mr.. Flores regained all
Of his horses. We have not been able to learn the
number OF the Indians, but understand that the
whole country between the San Antonio river and
the Cibolo is infested with them.
We have learned with regret, says the Houston
Telegraph of the LIST inst from gentleman who
has just arrived from Bexar that the whole country
between the San Antonio and Cibolo is infested
with hostile Indians. They are dispersed in nu-
merous small bands in all directions, from the head
of the Ciboo to the vicinity of Goad and fears are
entertained that several settlers have been mas
sacred. These indians pass by the military sta
tons as if the soldiers were so many cattle. They
have stolen horses and murdered citizens almost in
| sight Of the head-qu of the Commanding
General. This new incursion just after an official
notice had been promulgated, that an efficient force
would be sent out to chastise them, has tended to
destroy all confidence in the General Government
| All the papers in Western Texas are filed with
accounts of Indian atrocities. And while these go
unpublished the people meet in masses and pass
resolutions to take possession of NewMexico. We
advise newly acquired sister to try her hand at
whipping the Indians first and after she is through
with that then she will be better prepared for her
second expedition TO Santa Fe.
In relation to the recent outrage committed at
| fredericksburg, number of dispositions have been
taken. Twenty thirty-five soldiers were en-
gagged. The San Antonio Ledger says
| The person who headed this lawless band Of ma
RAIDERS is ascerained to be Serg't John F. Smith,
OF the I'd Dragons, and warrant has been issued
for his arrest He was fully identified by several
witnesses. Serg't Scott soldier OF the garrison
Fredericksburg, before the burning of the store,
cautioned the clerk, who SLEPT in the building, of
apprehended danger, and told him not to open the
door if he should be awakened that evening. Upon
the arrival OF the gentlemen at Fredericksburg who
investigated the matter so far this person appeared
before them and desired that his testimony should
be taken. He stated as reason that the soldiers
| in camp had ascertained his caution to the clerk
and had threatened to take his life he stated also that
he dare not stay any longer in the camp and wished
! to place himself under the protection of General
| Brooke, at San Antonio. He feared he might be
discovered and killed on the road and was there
fore DESTROYS that his testimony should be preserved
| His testimony accordingly taken and he lett
the town soon after sunrise. About IL clock the
| same day his horse and pistol were found some
4 three or four miles from town. near the Perdinaes
river, and nothing has since been heard of him. 1t
is said that Serg't Smith, the man who headed the
marauders, was sent in pursuit of Scott and he was
| afterwards seen on the road leading from Freder-
icksburg to Austin. 1t is also said that his wife,
| who lived with him in camp, started in the same
direction two days afterwards, with all her novabes
One paper intimates that the officers were con
cerned in the affair. The South Western Ameri-
/ can denies this.
| The Victoria Advocate learns that several muir
ders and robberies have recently been committed
by the Indians west of the Nueces and in the neigh
! borhood of San Patricio and Black Point. There
are said to be large number of Indians now in the
section Of country above referred to.
rumor has reached Victoria that Mr.. Charles
| Harrison and Mexican named Casteo, have been
! recently murdered by the Indians, short distance
west of the Nueces.
j. Myers, Quartermaster U. s. Boundary Sur
vey Commission, arrived at Victoria on the 9th
ult. He is now prepared to purchase horses and
mules for the expedition, il delivered at that place
/ soon.
The Western Star gives a rumor prevalent in
| the Red River countless that there are about six
thousand Indians gathered that frontier with
hostile intentions.
Brevet Major Brooke has issued his orders for a
| vigorous campaign against the Indians infesting
the country between the Nueces and Rio Grande.
Lieut.. Col Hardee, of the I'd Dragons, will have
/ the command.
The crops fair in some parts of the State.
In Washington and Austin counties they are two
weeks later than last year, and the stands are not
quite good
About Matagorda the fine weather had given
fattering impetus to the coming crops. The sugar
cane was never known to look better.
The citizens of Galveston gave complimentary
dinner to Albert Stein.
| terrific hail storm occurred near Layaca on,the
| 24th ult.
| The subject of removing the raft in the Colorado
is eliciting much attention. The removing of this
obstruction to the navigation of the river would
give an outlet to the produce (sugar and cotton) of
one of the most fertile and beautiful portions of the
country.
The schooner Fanny Mott, Capt. Armstrong,
from Sabine, was wrecked near Galveston.
The cholera is prevailing to some extent along
| Oyster Greek.
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