The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-02
TROUBLE in TEXAS.
Mexicans Attempt TO Shoot n Man Who
Killed on of Their Number.

MO ORANDE OITY, r.
Especial. l-Catrio Garsea, who was shot on
Friday last at his place by Victor Sebree, is
still living and has chance Of recovering, as
the surgeon at Fort Ringgold says the bal
struck no vital parts.
Sebrce, who was pursued and shot at by the
Mexican friends Of Garsea, reached Fort Ring
gold safely and surrendered himself to the
commanding officer. Colonel Clendin. lie will
be kept in military custody until the sheriff
Of this county feels that he can
protect him. The Mexicans made demand
on the military for Sebree but Colonel Clendin
refused to deliver him up and notified them
that any attempt to take him by force would
draw the fire of the gatlin guns and of his en-
tire command on them.
The soldiers in garrison were each served
with one hundred rounds of ball cartridges and
slept on their arms on Saturday night.
In order to prevent ordering of more ran
gers at any time, communication between Fort
Ringgold and department headquarters, the
MeXicans tore down the telegraph wires be-
tween this place and Fort Ringgold.
The telegraph line 10 Rio Grande City is
again working, but no further particulars of
Importance can be gained. The mob still holds
the town, and there is a very bitter feeling.
The rangers will arrive tonight.
Sheriff Brite at once organized q posse of
sixty mon, most of the leading citizens who
could get away. rs well as the better class of
Mexican citizens and leading rancherS from
the upper part of the country. They LETT at
6 p. m, and will be in the field Wednesday,
The greatest terror appears to prevail up the
river and all efforts to get further particulars
failed
Taking a National Turn.
WASHINGTON, September 24.-Acting Secre-
tary Thompson received the following tele-
gram from the collector of customs at Browns
vile, Texas, dated the 23d instant
"An armed mob has possession of Rio
Grande City, on account Of the killing of
Mexican by custom officer in personal en-
counter. The officer went to Fort Ringgold
for protection. The civil authorities are pow
less. Please obtain orders to be telegraphed
for military at Fort Ringgold to protect the
customhouse and citizens until the danger is
over. The necessity is urgent as fighting is
hourly expected. Orders have to be sent by
carrier from the fort. The line to Ringgold
was cut by mob"
Secretary Thompson telegraphed in reply to
the collector, asking if the situatino at Rio
Grande City today was still of character to
require the presence OF the United States
troops, but received no answer up to the hour
| of closing the department.. A letter was also
prepared requesting the secretary of war to
order the troops to Rio Grande City for the
protection OF government property. In the
absence, however, of information from the
collector that the necessity still existed Secre
tary Thompson did not sign the letter and de-
cided not to take further action until tomor-
row.
Affairs at Rio Grande City
WASHINGTON, September 15.-Acting Sec
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following telegram from fhe collector of Gus
toms at Brownville, Texas, dated 24fh Instant
The situation at Rio Gronde City is precarous but
quiet today, pending the conference of committee
from the mob with the sheriff and the result of the
wounds lin agreement is reached United States
troops will probably be needed tonight. 1t is de-
the request of the sheriff Of Star county, state
troops will reach there Wednesday. Inspector
Ringgold
The Rio Grande Row.
AUSTIN, Texas, September 26.-General
Stanley has telegraphed as follows:
SAN ANTONIO, September Commanding Officer
Fort Ringgold: The following dispatch has been
| received: Upon representation of the honorable
secretary of the treasury that AIMED mob has
possession eff Rio Grande City, the enlargement
Commanding with the approval of the acting seere
military force to assist in enforcing the laws and to
protect life and government property. In accord
anee with this, you will give safe custody to the
refugee, Mr.. sebree. until application is made for
his person by the state authorities of Texas with
proper protection If lives and property of people
send the proper military force to protect Them If
more troops are needed, notify these headquarters
Immediately. Acknowledge receipt and report &C
ton and state of affairs By command of Brigadier-
General Stanley. SMITH,
Acting Assistant Adutan-G General.
Colonel Clendinning in command of Fort
| Ringgold telegraphed to the governor:
viii hold sebare, at all hazards, until the local
authorities are sustained by the state troops.
State rangers from Hampstead passed here
yesterday for Rio Grande City.
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