The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-11
EXCITING NEWS FROM RIO GRANDE
CITY AND ROMA

CITY AND ROMA!
The Brownsville tTexas) Rio Bravo, of the
2Sth ult.. contains the following exciting in.
teiligence:
A party of gentlemen arrived last evening
from Rio Grande City, from whom we learn
the following extraordinary events.
1t seems that Mr.. Patton, a gentleman
from Brazos, Texas, formerly of Missouri.
otarted from Rio Grande City for the purpose
of 0vertaking some stock, which was being
driven into the interior, and stopped to sleep
at a noted camping ground, called "The
Wells" Here were encamped two Mexicans
and boy. When MIR. P. was asleep, he was
set upon and his brains beaten out by these
fellows, for the sake of his money and ef-
fects.
Information to this effect having been given
by the boy, party of citizens started out in
pursuit, und one Of the fellows was taken.-
After a regular trial he was hung by the citi-
zens of Rio Grande City, in presence of the
whole people-all concurring. Just before
his execution, he made other confessions, from
which a party started from Roma, crossed the
river, and returned with the other fellow who
had assisted at the murder of Dir. Patton.
After the same formalilies had been extend.
ed to him, he was also hung at that place.
But the work was not yet fnished-iustice
Was to be administered TO Others-a party
started out, and near the scene of the murder,
charged upon and killed six more of the vii.
lains, who have heen III the habit, for q long
time, of committing similar depredatons in
the vicinity. We have neither space nor in
clination TO comment upon these events
Those abroad can know nothing of our situa-
ton and the necessity for such acts. 1t is
sufficient to say that the whole people concur
red in the executions.
MIR. Thomas H. Harris, of Roma, left Rio
Grande City, for this place, about sixteen
days ago. and has not since been heard from.
There is scarcely doubt as TO his fate.
If things 60 on at this rate, not Mexican,
in short time, will be suffered to live upon
this side of the river.
Since writing the above we have seen let
ter from Rio Grande City, in which ii is stated,
that the murderers confessed that party, to
which they belonged, was organized on the
other side of the river for the express purpose
of numbering Americans on this side of the
river; and that large number of the gang are
still on this side.
The house of Mr. A. V. Edmondson was
attacked Oh Friday last while the inmates, in
cluding himself and two or three other persons,
were totally unconscious of any danger. Up
on going to the door, Mr.. Edmondson saw
that the house was completely surrounded by
Mexican robbers, who, upon his appearance,
commenced to fire upon the house. Sezing
his arms, which were unfortunately not in
condition for use, he called upon others to fol
low him, and made q rush through the line
and succeeded in making his escape unhurt.
Many shots were fired after them but none
took effect; one man, however, had three ball
holes through his shirt. Proceeding TO a ranch
at some distance, they obtained assistance, but
returned too late 10 effect their purpose. The
place had been completely robbed of every
thing it contained-all the household furniture,
provisions, clothing, down to the smallest ar
tlcles, were carried across the river, aud all the
stock, consisting of twenty-five horses and
mules, driven off, as they believe, in the drec-
ton of Matamoros, on the Mexican side of the
river.
A skrmish across the river took place be-
tween the parties, and the robbers, in derision,
said they had only now commenced, and in
tended to rob every American on the river, and
Kill th EN- if they could. They said that they
were acting under the orders OF Gen. Canales,
and they intended shortly to attack and sack
Brownsville. Threats of this kind have been
frequently made from persons over the way,
and il is said, have in many instances come
from Mexican officers.
All the settlers on the river are arming
themselves, and intend 10 be prepared for tu-
ture emergencies if they should arise. We
understand that MIR. E. intends making de.
inand upon the authorities over the way, IN
relation to this outrage. We do not believe
this course will have any effect. 1t is the
general opinion that oil those nests of robbers
will have TO be broken up before peace and
harmony will be restored. MIR. Ednondson's
ranch is on the river, abou, forty miles above
Brownsville.
The mail rider, on his last trip up from this
place was killed by Indians about twenty miles
from Laredo, as we learn by letter received
by citizen, from Z. J. Davis, Esq, lawyer
residing in that place.
The tariff established BY Avalos at Matamo-
ros has been abolished and the old tariff has
been re-established. The Mexican Consul at
Brownsville makes the following announce
ment:
MEXICAN CONSULATE,
Brownsville, April Ia, 1852. i
By order of the Supreme Government oil the
Republic of Mexico, transmitted 10 this consul
ate by the Collector ofCustoms OF Matamoros,
the tariff that, from extraordinary circumstan-
ces, was established by the local authorities OF
the said port of Matamo ros, ceases to exist, and
the general tariff of October, lS45. is from this
date, duly enforced.
The above is made known to the merchants
of this city for their intelligence.
Joaquin j. DE CASTILLO,
Mexican Consul.
A paper published at Matainoros called the
Genio, denounces in strong terms those who
were engaged in firing into the steamer Canaan.
che, Ii says that some shots have bean fred