Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-07-13
Letter from jackboro.
JAcKnoRo, June goth, 1859.


Editor Dallas Herald -
DEAR SlR:-I was handed, u fow days since in
BoAnap COPY Fl & r dIsRfGta7 Extra contain
Indian Supt and Agent, by which it would seem
they are much exercised in regard to my letter
published IN your Issue Of the 18th inst. They
deny my entire statement aud call for the proof.
They also say they are willing to rely on tho i'll
vestigation Of the peace commission "tor vim
dicatlon of the Reserves"
accept this issue, if the commission publish
cs the evidence in their possession on every point
Of my statement on which the evidence treats. -
And if they are not then satisfied on any point
or points, will pile up testimony upon tostimo,
ny until they cry s'hold--enOugh.
This would be too voluminous for a newspaper
publication, besides which they protest against
d newspaper controversy" But | guaranty
that the proof shall come before the world at no
distant day, and then let the charge of misrep-
resentation be placed by q candid public where
it properly belongs
For the present l shall content myself with
re-asserting my former letter an eoery particular;
1t il strictly true. and indeed is but L mild
statement Of the case as against the Government
Agents.
My own position since the first of these unlor-
tunate troubles has been well known In this Sec
tion of the State. While | have claimed the
right, under the great "tirst law of NATURE" OF
individuals or communities, to protect themselves
by such means as are in their power, have ever
used my little influence to restrain the turbulent
passions which are apt to be called into danger
GUS exercise when people. smarting under great
wrongs, feel called upon to take the law from its
regular tribunals, to be administered by the suf-
ferers themselves
Our frontier is still in very unsettled condi-
ton. The propositions of the Peace Commits
sion have not had the effect 81 much to bs desir
ed, of allaying, in full the excitement, nor OF
producing that sense of security and quiet so
much longed for by our people. Why this is,
am at loss to determine. The propositions,
faithfully carried out, would certainly give us
all we have ever rasked-protectiun from future
depredatlons insured by speedy removal of the
lndians. Jack county think would accept the
terms with some murmurings at the lateness Of
their offer but several of the counties East of
here seem only indignant that they should have
been offered at aii and are making large prepara-
tions for another expedition.
Before close, allow me to say that while
am ever ready to hurl back with Indignation the
foul lies that have been circulated against Col.
BAYLOR and his command. | would adjure my
companions in that expedition to be cautious in
accepting as true, reports-rumors-milita
against the fair fame Of men who have not
thought proper to act with us. The simple fact
that man has not acted with US, is no proof that
he is not gentleman and patriot. As an in
stance Of too great credulity in believing report
and too great readiness in circulating it, as well
as to do justice to one whom have no reason to
believe other than gentleman, would refer to
q communication in the % Birdville Union " Of
June 2Sd, over the signature of " Piano." in
which Capt. William Marlin is referred to as
having waived signal to the Indians from his
house, just before they attacked US there. Now
PLANO is entirely mistaken. Mr.. Marlin left
his home when we were in SIGHT OF his house,
before we got to it, and before any Indians were
in sight OF 1t, and wGs not again at home while
we staid. Fer the truth of this statement | re-
fer "plano'' to Col Baylor, who, riding in ad-
vance OF the command, say him leave. The day
after we left, Capt. Marlin prevented the ln-
dians, who came IN iorce for the purpose, from
violating the grave of Washblrn, uui comrade,
whom we buried near his house, and afterwards
flied up the grave, (Which had ssttled,l and
erased from the tombstone the word ''Robber'
which had been written on it by some one. For
these acts he is entitled to the gratitude OF the
friends of WashburD, and the thanks Of every
man in the command.
Very respectfully, you're, &c.
/. r. W0RRALL.