The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-22

The Austin State Times of the 18th ult,
says: The company of Rangers has been III
vlded INTO three detachmcnts; one Is stationed
on Crab Apple Greek, ono on til. Medina,
and one on Cypress creek.
The Lipan Indians are cncamped on the
othor side of the Rio Granda, within or 6
miles Of Laredo. TheY cross over and com
init deprcdations on this side and defy pur-
suit and punishment, BY taking refuge on
Mexican territory.
Col. Riddcll, but lately returned from
Mexico, says the Ljpans steal horses from L.
States citizens, and bring them down to the
river 70 water and battle lham in full yiew Of
the owners, anu they cannot help themselves
as it is contrary to the treaty TO cross over
and chastlsc the thieves. This state of things
should not be allowed to exist. If the GOV
eminent of Mexico Will not restrain these
Indians, our own government should take
steps to do 50. In the event ii fails, the peo-
pie Of Texas will BE- compelled to take the
matter into their own hands. They can and
Will cross over and break up this den of ma
RAIDERS.
We learn from the San Antonio Led0er
that Lieutenant Randall recently fell upon n
party of Indians near Fort Davis, killed ten
Of the number, forced two over precipice
sixty feet high, and took one child prisoner
only two out Of the fifteen Indians escaped
The correspondent Of the Ledger saws
The guide killed the chief, aud Lieut.
Randall scalped him. Eight horses were cap
tured. About half of the party were women,
but dressed rs men, and their sex was not
known until after the killing.
=" An Irishman tells the following Incl
dent Of his first experience in America:
Il came to this country several years ago,
and as soon as | arrived, hired ont to gen
tleman who farmed few acres.
lie showed me over the premises, the sta
blcs, COW, and where the corn, hay, oats, &C.,
were kept, and then sent me III to get my
supper. After supper he said to me, .'James,
you may feed the COW, and give her the coRN
IL THE EAR
went out and walked about thinking
what could he mean-had understood hiny,
| scratched my head, then resolved ! would
enquire again; SO | went into the library
where be vas writing very busily, i thought
told YOU TO give the COW some com il TIE
KAR..'
went ont, more puzzled than ever. What
sort Of an animal must this Yankee cow be 2
| examined her mouth and ears. The teeth
were good, and the ears like those Of kline in
the old country
Dripping With sweat, entered my mas
ter's presence once more. PLEASE sir YOU
bid ne give the cow some corn in the car,
didn't you moan the MOUTH z
IL looked 1T me for a moment, and then
burst into such a CONFUSION Of laughter. /
made for the stables as fast as my feet could
take me, thinking was in the service Of IL
crazy man.
Cry MARSHA AHEAD Rather rich
scene came off Mt the Council Chamber on
Monday evening last. Various projects were
mooted for Kidding our city Of the gang of
uSe-breakers that nfest it, Among other
motions offered was one for night watch.
In debating this Mayor HUDSON INDUCED in
some remarks to the effect that Burlington
had no police. Some one asked If he meant
70 say that we had no City Marshal?
Certainly h. did, ana he was in favor Of
sending to Chicago for rogue catchers ~
YES, aud you had better send for a May
or and City Council, too, while YOU are at
IT, retorted Billy, with equal truth. = Hqwk