The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-23

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tiers to the several companies stationed in the
various creeks and crossings with similar
orders, which were strictly complied with,
and all the available force Of the Fourth
cavalry, numbering some six hundred men,
assembled at the call of their commander and
proceeded under the guidance Of the half
breed scout, Van Green, of Maveric county,
and other guides, crossed the Rio Grande, and,
by forced march Of eighty 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 flour hours 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 their march.
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was made at dawn. The Indians, who were
unprepared for the attack, made but slight
resistance, the greater portion of them attempt
ing to flee to the neighboring mountains for
shelter
NINETEEN INDIANS KILLED.
In the encounter nineteen warriors were
killed and about ON equal number wounded.
Forty squaws have been captured, and some
one hundred horses and other property stolen
by the Indians have been recovered.
cash THE CAVALRY LOSS. ea5 ese7
The troops lost three men-one killed and
the others MORALLY wounded. a
THE MARCH BACK.
Couriers arrived at the post last night with
orders for 1000 rations, the food of the troops
having been thrown away in order to expedite
the march. The couriers report that General
Mckenzie and his command have safely re-
crossed the Rio Gnnde with the captives and
recovered property, camping last night at Van
Green's, the guides ranch. o 4, n-,.as.
PROVISIONS FOR TIE TROOPS. f"i
Six wagons, laden with provisions, have
been sent to their relief. They will probably
arrive here tomorrow wednesday,: The
prisoners are mostly the squaws of the In
dams who crossed the Neuces slast moon,"
forty strong, and who are now depredating in
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THE MEx1cANs INTENSELY EXCITED. 'qee
Since &c affair have y, learned that Intense
excitement prevails on the other side, and it
is said the Mexican frontier authorities are ex-
cited to the highest degree, and have assumed
very hostile attitude towards US. Reports
of this kind were even in circulation here
some weeks since. ,4.s...
y ~ APPROXIMATIONS OF wAR.
A gentleman of high standing on this from
tier, and who is thoroughly conversant with
Mexican frontier affairs, having practised law
in the leading towns Of Coahuila, Mexico,
informed me shortly after your departure that
influential men of the towns of Santa Rosa,
Monclova, Saragossa, Nova, Morelis and San
Fernando are spprehensive Of hostil-
tiles arising between the two coun-
tries, believing that the difficulties
that have arisen between the in
habitants of both banks Of the Rio
Grande can only be settled by the
arbitrament of the sword, and in evidence Of
the truth of this statement the State of Coahuila
has just levied on her citizens such an extraor-
binary tax as is only done in cases Of great
revolutions or threatening war.
TEXAN CITIZENS AIMING FOB REVENGE.
Another gentleman Of high standing in this
community, former resident Of Mexico, and
a man whose veracity is unimpeachable, in
forms me that he received communication
from an American resident of Nova, Mexico, in
which is mentioned the organization of body
of men whose object is to retaliate the damage
done by the Mexicans last Fall in their raid
on Villa Nueva; and the writer goes SO far
as to counsel the gentleman to exercise due
vigilance in the care Of his life and prop
erty. mention these matters to convince you
of
THE FEELINo WHICH PREVAILS IN MEXICO
toward the people of the United States, and
the probability of its being intensified by this
last affair of the Indian camp at Santa Rosa. The
supposition amongst the frontier men is that
it will precipitate hostiities. You win have
more news BY next mail. The troops and