New-York tribune., 1873-05-23
MEXICO INVADED.
DARING RAID on TIE INDIAN CAMP n MEXICO BY
GEN. MKENzIE-SINETEEN INDIANS KLLED-THE
MEXICANs IRRrTATED-oCR TROOPS REPORTED

DARING RAID on THE INDIAN CAMP n MEXICO BY
GEN MKENzIE-SGNETEEN INDIANS KnLED-THE
MExIcANs RRrrATED-oCR TROOPS REPORTED
TO HAVE BEEN FIRED ON.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May pa confden-
tal letter. received by gentleman in San Antonio and
dated Brackettsve, Kinsey County Texas, May 90
1873,
AsIinformed Won when here in Brackettsvile. from
every indication forced 10 believe that the nu-
depredatiug bands OF savage lnan3. known az
the Lpans and Kckapoos, passed through this country
IN their bio0dy lncursCns on LIe O nc OwL
and more eastern counties. From recent Developments
IL would seem that in this conclusion was perfectly
correct Tor early last monti, the STOCK heu tepo!, ep,
they not only discovered the divergent trails
northern boundary of this county several crossings of
the Nueces River its eastern boundary, but In several
dividing themselves in every direction 20 have wider
and richer held for their depredatons In consequence
OF these reports and for other causes, Cen MchenZe
commanding tho garrison at Fort Clark, promptly
started company cavalry over the various creeks anu
secured every portion OF the surrounding country where
the Indians might possibly conceal themselves but not
and the troops under hs command band OF 50 war
rors succeeded In eyading the troops crossed tne
Nueces River aud as usual divided themselves into
nnrs,it nd Tev rn tbe atoe and other property OF
the people OF the lower counties whose ranches are 20
great extent devoid VI protection. Under these eXas-
peratons and ober circumstances OF even a more ac-
ravated character we the great pressure OF the
popular feeling and excitement, Gen. Mckenzie was in
iueuce 10 resolve at any risk cost or cOusequeuce
break up this nest OF sayages by attacking them on
their own campn ground near the Santa Rosa Noun
tains I'm Mexico and there m not totally destroy them
at least to cripple them as 70 render them unable
foravs and cruel expcdons upon the frontier nha5
Of Texas. Accordingly, on the morning Of s1uw
day last the nth inst, all che available cavalry force or
n6 garrison was ordered be equipped and IN readiness
a moments notice for important duty on the Rio
Grande COuriers were dispatched from headquarters
to the several companies stationed the various creeks
and crossings with similar orders, which were strictly
complied with, and all tie available force Of the ita
Cavalry numbering some coo men. assembled at the can
OF their commander and proceeding under the guidance
OF the naf-breed scout Van Green Of Maverick County
forced march 50 miles into the interior Of Mexico,
reached the camp OF the Klckapoos at early dawn,
having been S hours IN the saddle audA hOars without
food or water being compelled on the march 70 throw
away and dispense with every uensi, aceouerment or
requisite whatever that could In any manuer retard the
The charge was made at dawn; the indians, who
nprepared FOR tue attack, made but slight resist
snce the greater portion OF them attempting TO Zee 70
the neghborng mountains for shelter Ia the encopn
ter, AZ warriors were kleu ana ABOUT an egu uuDct
wounded Forty squaws have been captured and some
1OO horses and other property stolen by the Indians
killed and the others morally wounded.
Courers arriyefat the post last night with orders for
300 ratons food OF the troops having been thrown
away order 10 expedite the march, The courers re-
port that Gen. Mckenzie and his cOmmaud have safely
recrossed the RIO Grande with the caPIyes ana re-
covered property, camping last night at Van Green's
have been sent their relief. They will probably
rive tomorrow wednesday, The prisoners are
mostly the squaws OF the Indians who crossed the
Nueces last nOon 40 strong and who are now depre-
dating in the lower counties.
prevails ON other side and it is raid tbe Mexican
frontier authorities excited TO the highest degree
ana have assumed very hostile attitude toward US.
Reports OF this KIND were even IN circulation here some
weeks since A gentleman OF high standing on this
frontier aud who is thoroughly cOnversant with Me1l
can frontier affairs. having practiced law In the leading
towns Of COahula, Mexico, informed me shortly after
your departure that influential men OF tue towns Of
santa ROsa MOncOYa, saragOs5a, Nova MoIes and San
Fernando are apprebensive Of hOstllites arising be-
tween the countries, believing that the difficulties
that have arisen between the Inhabitants OF both banks
OF the lilo only DC settled by the arDramert
OF The sword and IN evidence OF the truth Of this state
ment state OF COanuia just levied on the citizens
such an extraordinary tax is only done in cases OF
great revolutions aud threatening war. Another gem
tleman OF high stanrng in this community former res
dent Of Mexico aud man whose yeracity Is unimpeacb-
aDle, informs that he received comm municat0n
from an American resident or Nova Mexico in
which is mentioned the organization OF BODY OF men
whose object 10 retsate the damage done by the
Mexcans last Fall In their raid Villa Nueya, and the
writer goes to counsel the gentleman 70 exer
due vigilance in the Of his life and property
these matters TO convince you or the feeLng
which prevails in Mexico toward the people OF the
I'm ted States, the probability OF It's being intensi
by ts affair the Indian camp at santa Rosa.
The supposOn among the frOntiersmen Is that IL VIII
precipitae h0stlities. You VIII have more news Dy
next mail. The troops and prisoners Will probably
arrive here tomorrow. l have since learned mat the
troops were fired upon by the Mexcans as they were
the Rio (Irande