New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-11
TEXAS.
Exciting News from Rio GrnuAo City and
Roma-Two Men Hung by the Citizens
Six ncxfcans Shot In Camp-PrObable MR.
der Of Mr.. Thomas II. Harris Of Roma.

| Exciting News from Rio GrnuAo City and
Roma-Two Men Hung by the Citizens
Six Mcxfcans Shot In Camp-Probable MR.
der of MIR. Thomas IL. Harris Of Roma.
We have Brownsville papers to the 2eth
efAprl. The Rio Braso of that date contains tho fol
Aparty of gentlemen arrived last evening from Rio
Grsndc City, from whom we, learn that Mr. Patton, a
gentleman from Brazos, Texas, formerly OF Missouri,
started from Rio Grsnde City, for the purpose of
taking some stock which was driven into the interior
and stopped to sleep at noted camping ground called
The Wells" Here were spcamped two Nexicanu and
aboy.
When Mr.. p was asleep he was set upon and his
brains beaten out by these feowA for the sake Of his
money and effects. Information TO this effect having
been given by the boy party of citizens started cut in
pursuit. and one Of the fellows taken After regu
lar trial he hung by the citizens of Rio Grande city
in presence of the whole people-sl concurrins Just
before his execution be made other confessions from
which party started from Roma crossed the river and
returned with the other fellow who had assisted the
murder of Mr. Patton-he was slso hung But the work
not vet finished. party started out and the
OF the murder upon aud killed six Others
who have been In the habit, for a long time Of CON-
hitting similar depredations in the vicinity. We have
neither space nor inclination to comment upon these
events. Those abroad can know nothing Of fitua-
ton and the necessity for such acts Ii Ia sufficient to
that the whole people concurred iu the executions
We have yet to record another probabls murder and
probably by the same gang of robbers one of lis
rious ramicaiions Mr.. Thomas II. Harris, of Rome,
left Rio trande City, for this place about sixteen days
ago and has not since been heard from There
ly doubt as TO his fate.
If things 60 on a, this rate not Mexican in shor.
time, viii DO suffered to live upon this side of the
river.
Since writing the above we have seen a letter from
Rio Grande City in which 10 stated hsttha murderers
confessed that party to which they belonged
ganized on the other side Of the river for the express
purpose OF numbering Americans this side of ths
river, and that large number of the gang still
this aide.
MEXICAN IRRUPTIoN-AMERIAy SET
TIERS DRIVEN FROM THEIR HoMEs-The house of
Mr.. A. y. Edmondson was attacked Friday las, willis
the inmates including himself and two three other
persons, were unconscious of any danger Upon going
to the door, Mr. Edmondson that the house was
surrounded by Mexican robbers who, upon his appear.
ance, commenced firing upon the house Seizing his
arms, which were unfortunately not in condition for
use he called upon the others to follow made a rush
through the line and succeeded 10 ,kng his escape
unhurt Many shots were fred after them, but none
took effect; one man, however had three baliholss
through his shirt
Proceeding to ranch at some distance they obtained
assistance bat returned late effect their purpose
The place he'd been completely robbed Of everything it
contaned-all the household furniture provisions cloth.
ing down to the smallest arcles carried across
the river, and all tbs stock consisting of twenty two
horses and mules, driven OF they believe in the d.
recon OF Natanorss the Mexican side of tbs rve.
skinish across the river took place between the par
ties, ana the robbers In derson, said they had only
now commenced and intended 20 rob every tm.ric an
on the river and kin them if they could They said
they were acting under the orders of Gen Canaes and
they intended shortly 10 attack aud sack Brownsville
Yhrcats OF this kind have been frequently made from
persons over the way ard n Il said have Ia many To-
Stances come from Mexican officers
All the settlers on the River are armlng themselves
and intend t. be prepared FOR future emergencies
they should arse. We understand that Mr. 4 Intends
nskegs demsnd upon the authorities the way in
res'ion TO this outrage We do not believe this course
VIII bare any effect l; Is the general opinion thar all
those meets of robbers will have TO be broken up before
peace and harmony will be restored Mr. Eiuondson's
ranch % the riveS, about forty es above Browns
Vile
MAIL RIDER KILLED BIZ INDIANs.-The
mail rider on MA last tsp up from this place was killed
BY Indians abot - miles from Laredo as we lear bv
letter received by citizen, from E. J. Davis ESQ a
lawyer RESIDING IN thai place All the aceounts received
from tina. quarter speak in i most gloomy and des,on
ding tone Of the probability Of being relieved from
the scourge with which they frequently Waited
Most al the settlers have recrossd the river for protec
on and their fields remain uncxivsted There is bu,
feeling this subject, upon the Rio Grande aud
that is that entire change In relation Indian policy
must be adopted by the Government the territory
for which so much treasure and blood was she'd viii
shortly revert back TO its original ownethe red skins
E9sTS Braro 10 q supporter Of Caravsjal and the
above ahcu perhaps be taken with very few grains
ii allowance.