Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-24
From the n. o. Picayune, Sept. l6.
LATER FROM TEXAS.

LATER FROM TEXAS.
by the arrival of the steamship Yacht, Captain
Thompson, from Galveston, we have papers from
tha city to the llth inst, and from Brownsville to
the 10TH besides papers from various points in the nte-
rlor.
The Galveston Journal SAYS that about dozen OF
the dsbanded Cuba volunteers had arrived in that
city. on their way to the Rio Grande to Join the ex-
petition said 10 be organizing there for Buffalo
hunt"
The Sar Antonio papers learn from Col. Morrison
thsttwo belonging 10 Capt Frenchs escort, which
left him at the Leoua, succeeded In putting to flight
six eight Indians and capturing number OF horses
and mules which they were herdlng. 1t appears that
a sergeant and man had gone in advance Of the
party ia Sc arch OF game, and came suddenly upon the
| Indians, who drew their arrows Tor hight. Seeing
no chance but to fight, and get shot, or run and share
the same late they accordingly charged the enemy and
succeeded IN putting him to fl ght and capturing his
animals as above stated.
Gen. Persiier f. Smith has arrived at Galveston
on his way to San Antonio, where he is to take com
maud.
The cotton crop in the vicinity of Victoria has been
nearly destroyed by the worm; general thing
however, the crop through the State is good.
We take the following from the San Antonio Ledger
of the so h ult
Week before last, diff Guilty occurred between Two
Of our citizens, German and Mexican, which re.
suited 10 the latter shoe ing the former. The wound
fortunately did not prove mortal.
On Thursday evening last a couple of boys got into
quarrel, in the vicinity OF the mill, and while one
mannuyrng 10 get an opportunity to pop the other
in lhe eye, the latter drew his knife and stabbed the
former, ipfcting dangerous wound. We are happy
TO learn however, that the little fellow is in fair way
to recover
That night some villains effected entrance into
the house OF Juan Franco, Mexican slversmith,
through hole in the roof, and succeeded in lebbing
him OF $500. Suspicion, we learn rests on one
who knew that Mr.. T. had that amount OF money
and who, we believe, had invited him out TO take q
walk
Saturday evening, as MIR. Weber, who has been en-
gagged on Mr. Jones's new house, was returning home,
q raGS Inv thrna commenced
HIM with their knives, and at the time red bis
pockets. They left without killing him, but 1t is
thought he will not recover.
No clue has yet been obtained as TO the perpetra-
tors OF these ourages though believe suspicion rests
several suspicious characters from the Rio Grande.
II is hoped that some more efficient means will be
adopted TO ferret out these villains and brag them to
justice.
Ia addition to the al ove we learn from rumour that
quite number OF thefts have been committed 10 vari-
GUS parts OF the city, sven in open days and 1t IS said
That on Sunday night plot was laid by three Next
cans tor entering the house OF lady living near the
San Pedro, supposed to be in possession OF large
amount OF money, and killing and robbing her, but
was prevented by her being put her guard by
Mexican who had by some means learned their de-
sign
The Brownsville Rio Bravo gives sad account OF
the state of affairs in Tanaupas. 1t speaks of let
ter from young American residing at the mines,
Jesus Maria, IN the State OF Iamaulpas, bordering
the Rio Bravo, dated August 10th, 1851 giving
most frightul account OF the rayages committed by
been invaded by such numbers as at present The in
habiiants Of the country being slaughtered by them
in every direction. The whole county about has, in
consequence, been nearly deserted Those who can
get away removing with the little remnant of
their effects to this side OF tie river for protection.
This is not ali: starvation is staring these poor crea-
lures ia the face Their crops destroyed by the drought,
their cattle and focks driven off by the INVADERS pre-
sents picture, to which the suiferings few years
since, in LELAND, is but fancy sketch.
Mr.. Charles Downes, an American merchant on his
do, To P3ou Mayi pyid,
river was murdered at rancho Las Cuevas and his bo.
dy thrown into the river. He was picked up and bu-
red by order OF the officers of the Corvette. Upon
animation it found that he had been shot through the
heart and deep wounds made upon the head by some
sharp instrument IL appears that he had stopped at the
racho 10 company with Mexican stock driver, for
when he SO toully dealt with. More
than dozen Americans have been murdered at that
place within year TWO past. 1t was there, says
the Rio Bravo, that Capt Wilson met his end. 1t
was by thai nest oil robbers that the three Caionians
were tied together and throw into the river 1t was
there that Lavalle was killed.
The Rio Bravo OF tie lOh inst. gives the following
account OF an unfortunate affray in Brownsville:
We have to record an unfortunate occurrence in our
streets, which has produced considerable excitement
On Sunday evening" about 8 o'clock, dispute
between Mr.. w. H. Har ison, OF this city, and Mr.. W.
G. Clarke, of Point Isabel, which resulted in the in
slant death of the latter. We not present. and
cannot therefore speak OF the affair with any degree Of
certainty We understand however, that for some
days past serious misunderstood has existed between
threatened to end in duel. On Sunday it seems to
have been stopped, or in some way abandoned, and
was regarded OF little further importance, In the
ming, about o'clock, the parties met accidentally at
the Gem, and another contest sprang up between the
pltjes to this melancholy affair.
A sort OF informal duel, with five shooters was pro-
posed and accepted on the ant, in the street They
went out and at fifteen PAGES mmenced the contest
Both pistols missed tire in the first attempt the de-
ceaSeds pistol missed second time; his antogonist f.
red, without effect, and again fired second time when
the deceased fell by shot the region of the heart
Though comparatively stranger among US, he
buried on Monday and his body attended to the grave
by. a large and respectable of citizens. A
warrant Issued FIR the oi Mr.. HARRISON but
he passed the river into Mexico before it could be
cued. We learn that he will in time TO meet
any investigation that the authorities may institute in
the case The character and position OF the parties
concerned render it melancholy event. Mr. Clarke
was nearly forty years of age, and his antagonist sew
era years his junior As the legal tribunals have the
matter in hand, we forbear to make any further COM
ments al present.