Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-22
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR
This Afternoon's Dispatches.
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPOR.
ANOTHER INDIAN WAR.
Reported Attack ON the Lipans aud
ktckapOOs.
The savages Severely Punished.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, May pa confden-
tai letter received by a gentleman in San An
tonic. Texas, dated Brackettsville, Kinney
formed YOU when here in Brackettsviile that
from every indication l was forced to believe
this country was the passing ground for the
numerous depredating bands of savage Indians
know as Lipans and Kickapoos, in bloody in
cursions upon the inhabitants of the lower and
more eastern countries. From recent develop
ments it would seem that in this conclusion l
stock men report that they not only discovered
the numerous divergent trails OF savages leading
from points on Divides river, the northern
boundary Of this county, to several crossings OF
the Nueces river, its eastern boundary; but in
several instances have seen bands, numbering
from fifty to sixty warriors, dividing themselves
In every direction, to have a wider and richer
field for their depredatiOns. In consequence of
these reports, and from other causes, General
Mckenzie, commanding the garrison at Fort
Clark, promptly started a company Of cavalry
on the various creeks and Indian crossings
throughout the county, and thoroughly secured
every portion of the surrounding country where
the Indians might possibly conceal themselves,
but Notwithstanding this vigilance on the part
command, band of fifty warriors succeeded
in CIV aiding the troops, crossed the Nueces river,
and, as usual, divided themselves into smaller
raiding parties, to better enable them to evade
pursuit and prey upon the stock and property
OF the people Of the lower counties, whose
ranches are, to great extent, devoid
OF protection. Under these exasperations
and other circumstances Of more
aggravating character as well as the great pres
sure Of popular feeling and excitement, Gen.
Mckenzie was influenced to resolve at any
of savages by attacking them on their own hunt
ing grounds, near the Santa Rosa Mountains,
Mexico, and there, If not totally destroy
them, at least SO cripple them as to render
them unable for some time to carry on their
murderOus forays and cruel expeditions upon
the frontier inhabitants of Texas. Accordingly,
on Saturday last, the 10Th instant, all the avail
ordered to equip and be in READINGS
at moments notice for important
duties on the Rio Grande. Couriers
were dispatched from headquarters to the sew
erai companies stationed on the various creeks
and crossings with similar orders, which were
strictly complied with, and all the available
forces OF the 4th cavalry, numbering some 600
commander, and proceeded under the guild
ance of tie experienced half breed
Scout Van Green, Maverick county, and other
guides, and crossed the Rio Grande, and by a
forced march of so miles into the interior OF
Mexico, reached the camp of the Kickapoos at
early dawn, having been fOrty-eight hours in
the saddle, and twenty four without food or
water, being compelled on the march to
throw away and dispense with every
utensil, accoutrement or requisite whatever that
could in any manner retard the speed OF march.
The charge was made at dawn. The Indians,
who were unprepared for the attack, made but
slight resistance, the greater portion Of them
attempting to flee to the neighboring noun
tains for shelter. In the encounter there were
about 10 warriors killed; about an equal num-
Der wounded. Forty squaws have been
captured, and some 100 horses and other prop
erty stolen by the Indians have been recovered
The troops lost three men-One killed and the
others mortally wounded. Couriers arrived at
this post last night for 1000 rations, the food
Of the company having been thrown away
in order to expedite the march. The
couriers report that Mckenzie and the troops
have safely recrOssed the Rio GrADde with the
captives and recovered property, camping last
night at Van Green's (the guides) rancho. Six
wagons, laden with provisions, have been sent
to their relief. They will probably arrive here
on to- morrow wednesday, The prisoners are
mostly the squaws Of the Indians who crossed
the Neuccs at last noon, forty strong.