The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06

Interesting from TEXAS.
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A correspondent Of toe San Antonio Ledeer,
signed Deer Hunter, aud dated Fort Mason, July 8,
rays that large number OF Indians have gone in
the direction OF Fort AcCavets. Articles Of farni-
tue clohes outside Of the houses, and horses, have
been stolen by the Indians. Steers have also been
killed for food.
In tee Ws,tan Ttran we find letter addressed
to she Qusrermaster at San Antonio, from Capt.
Calhoun Fort Chsdbourn. July So He says that
he has been info med by the prime, al chiefs Of the
northern Camanches, that "Fiihin the last few
days ruDners bad coms INTO their camps from the
Northern bands, inviting them TO join in an expe-
dition into Mexico, to ayenge the massacre OF 0
large party Of tier people not many months since.
They state that these parties already number over
four hundred, and are increasing; some Of their
young men bavlng joined several . thefe parties,
PEI, near Corpus Christi, has been recovered from
the CamaDches. This boy reports as follows:-
He was hunting mustangs about three months since,
sued by the Indians from his horse captured
The Indians went to Laredo they captured another
boy and some hcrses-the boy they killed soon after.
From Laredo they proceeded towards the Nuecas and
the Laredo road where 1t parts from the leading
TO Guerrero they attacked train Of fourteen wagons
their way in this direction they were oysrtaken BY
party OF soldiers, when in camp several of them billed
and wounded and the mules rstaksn the rest with the
We are glad to learn Of the arrival at Fort Ar
buckle, on our northern frontier, Of Major d. P.
Whiting, In command Of the 9th U. s. Infantry. The
baby &C unoil ofthe Creeks, Comanches, 6hawnees
and Kkapoos, held last July, to settle difficulties
existing between the shswnees aud Comanches.
Some depredations have been taking place near
United by Mexieans. The troops followed the trail
for some days without success. These Mexicsns
stole seven valuable horses from the citizens Of Cos
setisvillc.
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the events preceding the death OF Capt Van Buren:
The Tarty Of Indians with whom Capt. Van Buren,
fought had been followed for days BY Capt John
in q skrmish with HIM, few days before Capt Van
Barren discovered the trail, which he Immediately pur
su.d " b. followed them three hundred miles-cross.
fhe Nueces river four times several times being
ed TO make bridges OF arats for the purpose of get
ting his arms and ammunition over. During the pur-
he had with him, said league in ength,over this
Lake he had to raft his arms, &C., and swim the
liable pre sens they would but overtake the foe Not
wthstandiDg ali obstacles they came In sight Of the In
dams between Lake Trinidad and Fort Eweii on the 1lth
ut., and immediately engaged them. The Indians had
stripped their horses of every thing and apparently
awaiting him and his AT rst he charged with six
Shooters finding the Indians getting the best Of
the 6ght he ordered the their rifles At the rst
Ere tour Indians fell and the rest commenced to retreat
The Captain shot through the previous to order
ing his to their rifles, and Immediately after
through the body the entered three inches above
the naval and out behind about four inches lower
gong tnfOugn SABRE
it outwith both hands, and getting his horse mme-
diateIy tainted At the time he shot through the
body, he after Indian with his sabre drawn and
ly.ed from the shock. The Indians were
totally routed leaving on the field 10, every thing
Of she Indians acted as soltiseurs, di:mopntns
fighting, and quickly springing upon their horses
again These feats regarded being almost miracu
them The Captain laid the ground three days before
medical aid arrived At the end Of that tim. an ambu-
lance was sent out which brought him to this place,
We deep y regret the early death Of this gallant
man. We learn that he received wound in the leg
at Contratas, which bad for five years prevented him
was able to join bis company. w understand that
since the battle Of Capt. Van Buren,, the Indians
avenged the death of their men by falling upon
party Of Mexicans and Ameri cars at the ranch of
Maj. burst, and murdered five Of their number.- e
FROM EAGLE PASS.
A gentleman writing from Eagle Pass, August
4th, informs us says the Austin Times of the 10th
ult, there bias been great excitement on the other
side Of the Rio Grande, on sccount Of the Lipan In
dams. Col. Fastener gave theae Indians permission
t, run wild cattle in the lower part of Coahuila.
These worthless saw proper to take an excursion
into Tamaulpae.
About that time several robberies were committed
by Indians. The Mpans charge 1t upon the Co
manches. They say they had battle with them,
killed six warriors, and took two prisoners, which
they brought in, besides about fifteen mules, and
Capt Futas. with $50 men, to pursue and chastise
the Lipans. Col. Castna, who Ia military chief in
department. near Preside de Rio Grande, ordered
all the PEOPLE to take up arms In defence Of the
Lpans. The Col also sent an order to Capt. Frutas
to halt bis command until they could communicate
further on the subject. Capt Meliata, with escort
9eRfteen men, met Col. Castina "a. Morales, near
san Juan. They had quarrel calling each other
thieves, burglars and robbers. After this truthful
interchange Of ideas, COT G. ordered Capt n. to
return and report to his commanding officer.
The general opinion is that this will stir up O
fight between Coahuila and Tsmaulipas.
If II be true the Lipans and Comsnches did have
fight, the gathering Of the latter reported by p
Calhoun, may be for the purpose Of crossing into
Mexico and avenging the defeat Of their braves. A
long and deadly hostility has existed between these
tribes. However, in going to and from the Rio
tunity to kill aud steal. Yhey are opposed to sec
ing citizens cucumber themselves with too many
horses.
YELLOW FEVER IN GALVESTON.
We learn from Q responsible gentleman, who
writes to from Houston, 18th inst, that the yellow
fever has broken out at Galveston with considerable
violence. Some twenty cases have been reported by
days preceding the 18th inst. On the Itch inst.
there were seven deaths. We are sorry to learn the
death Of Mr. Fields the candidate in that district for
district attorney
Murd er In 81. LouIs-Policeman Stabbed.
From the st. Louis Democrat Aug 31
Night before last, about eight O'Clock, man by
was shot BY William Middleton, mate Of the steamer
Forest Rose, lying at ouWharf, under the following
circumstancee:-
In the evening" little boy coming along the levee
matched an apple from fruit stand situated be-
tween Vine and Locust streets, and running down
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