The Woodville Republican., 1852-05-11

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Y rorv OF gentlemen aFTiyed last evening
J., f,om r 10 Gfande City from whom we learn
! he rxtrsordinsry events which form the
csn,ion OF this article. For want OF room,
we are obliged 70 give only the facts with
an, any al the attendant circumstances and
rarticulars. L seems that MIR Patton-a
gentleman from Brazos, Texas, formerly OF
Missouri. started from Rio GEande city for
the purpose Of overtaking some stock, which
was being driven into the interior, stopped
to sleep at a noted camping ground, called
The Wells Here were encamped two Mex
icans and boy. When Mr.. z. was asleep
he was set upon and his brains beaten ont
by these fellows, for the sake OF his money
and effects.
Information to his effect having been CIV
en- by the boy, party of citizens started out
in pursuit, and one Of the fellows was ta-
ken. After regular trial, he was hung by
the citizens of Rio Grande eiiy, in presence
of the whole people--aII eoneurring. Just
before his execution, he made other conses-
sions from which party started from Roma
crossed the river and returned with the
other fellow who had assisted at the muir
der of Mr. Patton. After the same formali-
ties had been extended to him, he was also
hung at that place. But the work was not
vet finished. Justice was 10 be administer
ed to others--a party started out, and near
the scene of the murder, charged upon and
killed 6 more Of the villains, who have been
in the habit, for long time, of committing
similar depredations in the vicinity.
We have neither space nor inclination to
comment upon these events Those abroad,
can know nothing of our situation and the
necessity for such acts. II is sufficient to
say, that the whole people concurredin in the
executions.
MIR Thomas IL. Harris. of Roma. left Rio
Grande city for this place about g days ago,
and has not since been heard from. There
is scarcely doubt rs to his fate.
+ If things 90 on at this rate. not Mexican
will be suffered to live upon this side of the
river.
Since writing the above, we have seen
letter from Rio Grande city, in which it is
stated that the murderers confessed that a
party to which they belonged, was organic.
ed on the other side of the liver for the ex-
press purpose of numbering Americans, on
this side of the river; and that large num-
Der of the gang are still on this side Of the
river.
Mexican Truption--American Settlers
driuen fl ON their Homes.
The house of Mr.. A, v. Edmonson
was attacked on Friday last while the
inmates, including himself and two or
three other persons. were totally un.
conscious of any danger. Upon going
to the door, Mr.. Edmonson saw that
the house was completely surrounded
by Mexican robbers, who upon his APP
pearance commenced 10 fire upon the
house. Selling his arms, which were
unfortunately not in condition for use,
he called upon the others to follow him
and made 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 ranch at some distance
they obtained assistance, but returne d
too late to effect their purpose. The
place had been completely robbed ol
every thing it contained-all the house
hold furniture, provisions, clothing,
down to the smallest articles, were car
ricd across the river, and all the stock
consisting of twenty-five horses and
mules, driven of, as they believe, in
the direction OF Matamoras ON the Mex
lean side of the river. A skirmish.
across the river, took place between
the parties, and the robbers, in dcrision
said they had only now commenced
and intended to rob every American on
the river, and kill them il they could.
They said they were acting under
orders Of General Canales, and they in.
tended shortly to attack and sack
Brownsville. Threats of this kind have
been frequently made from persons
over the way, and it is said, have, in
many instances, come from Mexican
officers.
All the settlers on the river are arm
ing themselves. and intend TO be pre-.
pared for future emergencies, If they
should arise. We understand that Mr
Edmonson intends making q demand
upon the authorities over the way, in
relation to this outrage.
We do not believe that this course
will have any effect. 1t is the general
opinion that all those nests of robbers
will have to be broken up before peace
and harmony will be restored. Mr.,
Edmonsons ranch is on the river, about
forty miles above Brownsville.
Mail Rider Killed By Indians
The mail rider, on bis last trip up
from this place. was killed by Indians
about twenty miles from Laredo as we
learn by letter received by a citizen
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