Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-11
From the N. o. Picayufe.i
LATE FROM THE RIO GRANDE
ROBBERY AND Mupnrn
AND MURDER BY MExIcANs
Death Of SIR of The RoLL4..

Inc MO urande region is all quiet. There
arc no iurther fumors OF insurrectionary move
ments.
The Arancel Aralos has been obolisbsd ,t
| Matamoros, and the old tariff is now in oper,D
ton. " P
The Genio, Matamoros paper, saws that If IL
| De true that the steamer Camanche Uas Grad
into by Mexcans fiom that bank of the river.
| those who committed the deed deserve the &C.
Serest chastIsement. 1t says that it makes no DIFF
ference whether Carvajal be guilty or not if he
RESERVES death, let the law apply it, not set Of
IIowaroly assassns. Toapprove such acts would
,t 20 encourage assassination Some shots have
likewise been fired from Brownsville IN tbis s;de
Oh the riVer and this act is as scandalous as tba
oeaef. Dut one crime does not authorize another
ne same paper informs us that the citizens of
that place have united in petition for the mr.
don OF four of Carvajars men, two Americans
and two Mexicans, taken prisoners during the
serge OF Matamoros, and for the last six montbs
lncarcerated there. The Genio states that the
iaoies OF Matamoros have joined in this petition
tor mercy aud. as it very truly observes, if thew
succeed, it will not be the first time that Ameri
cans have had occasion to thank the citizens of
Matamoros, and especially the ladies, for their
humanity. 'oi-
since writing the above we have,received the
Mo Bravo of the 28th, in which we find the fol-
lowing important intelligence:
A party OF gentlemen arrived last evening from
Mo Grande city, from whom we learn the EXTRA.
Ordinary events which form the caption of this mr.
tcie. For want of room we are obliged to give on.
~ the facts without any ofthe attendant circnm-
stances and particulars. 1t seems that Mr. Pat
ton, gentleman from Brazos, Texas, formerly of
Missouri, started from Rio Grande CITY for the
purpose of overtaking some stock which was driven
into the interior, and stopped to sleep at a noted
camping ground called 1.-THE Wells'' Here were
efhcamped two Mexicans and boy. When Mr..
L. was asleep he was set upon and his brains hea
ten out by these fellows, for the sake of his mo-
iney and effects. Information to this effect bov-
ing been given by the boy, party of citizens star
ted out IN pursuit. and one of the fellows was ia
ken. Alter regular trial he was hung by the
citizens of Rio Grande City, in presence of the
whole peope-all concurring Just before his
execution he made other confessions, from which
party started from Roma crossed the river
and returned with the other fellow who had
assisted at the murder of Mr.. Patton
After the same formalties had been extendea
to him he was also hung at that place. But the
work was not yet hnished-justice was to be adj
mlnlstereo to others A party started out, and
near ga the scene OF the murder, charged upon and
Killed SIX more of the villains, who have been in
the habit, for long time, of committing SINH
lar depredations in the vicinity. Wehave Meth
er space nor inclination to comment upon these
events. Those abroad can know nothing of our
situation and the necessity for such acts. If il
sufficient to say that the whole people conquered
in the executions.
we nave yet to record another probable muir
oer' ana probably by the same gang of robbers, or
one OF Its various ramifications. Mr. Thomas H.
Harris, of Roma, left Rio Grande Citv. for this
place, about sixteen days ago, and has not since
been heard FROM. There is scarcely doubtas to-
his fate.
1t things go on at this rate, not a Mexican. in
short time, will be suffered to live on this side
of the river.
Since writing the above. we have seen a letter
from Rio Grande City, which stated that the muir
derers confessed that party to which thew be-
longed, was organized on the other side Of the
river tor the express purpose of numbering Anne
flcans on this side OF the river; and that LARGE
number OF the gang are still on this side.
Inc house OF Mr.. A. V. Edmondson was at
tackled on Friday last, while the inmates, inclu
ding himself and two or three other persons, were
totally unconscious OF any danger. Upon going
to the door, Mr.. Edmondson saw that the house
was completely surrounded by Mexican robbers,
Who' upon his appearance, commenced to fire up
on the house. Selling his arms, which were nm
fortunately not in a condition for use, he called
upon the others to follow him, and made rush
through the line, and succeeded in making his es
cape unhurt. Many shots were fired after them.
put none took effect one man, however, had three
ball holes through his shirt. Proceeding to a.
rahche at some distance they obtained assistance,
Dut returned late to effect their purpose The
place had been completely robbed of everything
1t contained; all the household furniture proyi
slons, clothing down the smallest articles were
carried across the river and all the stock consist
ing OF twenty-five horses, and mules driven off.
as they believe, in the direction of Matamoros. on
the Mexican side of the river
I'll, Il.
sklrmlsh across the river took place between
the parties, and the robbers in derision said thew
had only now commenced and intended to rob
every American on the river and kill them if
they could. They said they were acting under
the orders OF Gen. Canaes, and they intended
shortly to attack and sack Brownsville Threats
OF this kind have been frequently made from per-
sons over the way, and it is said have, in many
instances, come from Mexican officers
All the settlers on the river are arming them
selves and intend to be prepared for future emer-
gencies, if they should arise. We understand
that Mr. E. intends making demand upon the
authorities over the way, in relation to this out
rage. We do not believe this course will have
any effect. 1t is the general opinion that all
hose nests of robbers will have to be broken I'm
before peace and harmony will be restored. Mr.
Edmundson's ranch is on the river, about forty
miles above Brownsville.
The mail rider, on his last trip up from this
place, was killed by Indians about twenty miles
from Laredo, we learn by letter received by
citizen from E. J. Davis, ESQ.,, lawyer residing
IN that place. All the accounts received from,
hat quarter speak in the most gloomy and de-
spending tone of the probability of ever being re-
leved from the scourge with which they are so
frequently visited. Most the settlers have re-
crossed the river for protection, and their fields
'emain uncultivated. There is but one feeling
IN this subject upon the Rio Grande, and that is
hat an entire change in relation to Indian policy
must be adopted by the Government Or the ter
'ltory for which so much treasure and bio d was
he'd, will shortly revert back to its original owners
the red skins.
On Saturday, the 1st of May, MAURICE SrnA-