Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-25
SATURDAY. AUGUST 25. 1882.
From fhe Washmgfon Giobe.l
INDIAN WAR.


I, ,nnears that after the first battle Of Gen.
ID doe with the main body of the Indians on the
O,i,cons,n. the Black Hawk determined to re-
treat across the Mississippi. This was ascer-
tanned from sQuaw, the sister OF ke-o-kucH'
and wife of the Big Lake, whom she supposed to
have been killed when she was taken prisOner.-
Size saws that the Black Hawk had directed all
81 his band who had not good horses, to descend
the Ouisconsin in canoes to the Mississippi. and
20 continue down the Mississippi to the " a-pese-
Der. ne kaw, and tn ascend this river, which runs
from the West, to its head waters. In the mean
time it was his intention to press for the Msss-
s,ppi. a considerable distance above Prairie du
Chen, and crossing il about RaccOon Creek to
90 by Red Cedar and meet those that had de-
scended ae a place of rendezvous some distance
on the West OF the Mississippi.
She stated that Black Hawk had lost 200 war
riors in the different skrmishes. before the battle
with Gen. bod se-that many OF those who EN-
baked in canoes had been lost in consequence Of
the canoes being bad aud sinkins-that consid-
erabie number had passed down the Mississippi
unObserved. through the fogs-and that others OF
those that embarked on the Wisconsin. aud re-
naming behind. applied to the Wlnnebasoes to
Come with them and surrender to the whites.
The fate Of that portion of the Tribes Of the
Sues and Foxes, which directed their flight to
Hawk, consisting principally of Warriors, will
b. seen IN the following account given in the Ga
lenian.
This party first encountered the steam boat
Warrior about forty miles above Prairie du Chi
en-.
Since our Extra of Friday morning we have
received more authentic information than Capt.
l.nnmi. had been able to obtain previous to the
DESPATCH Of his express on Thursday. The ln-
dians showed tV0 white flags, declared they
we're Winnebagoes, and endeavored, by sign and
otherwise. to bring about a landing OF the boat.
Abuut $50 showed themselves pifhoM arms ON
the bank. whilst many others in their rear were
observed running back and forth. and preparing
their arms for USE There we're Is soldiers and
six volunteers. Mes>rs. Hampstead. Hough and
Soula,d, passengers. besides the crew on the boat:
two discharged soldiers from ST. Peters had al
81 been taken up on the passage down by the
boat. The interpreter, besides being much
frightened apparently did not, as since under
stood, truly state the replies of the Indians. -
The battle commenced With discharge from the
SIX pourdrr, which was instantaneously return
cd by the Indians from above aud below. along
the shore, when the boat was anchored 1t COM
menced few minutes before o'clock, 2. VI.
and ended little after 6.
After the two frs fires from the cannon and
musSetrv, the whites were compelled to watch
for tue s,aoke Of the enemy's guns to give their
fire. as the Indians had completely concealed
themselves behind the trees and logs, which grew
and were found on the place.
Tne Unlred States officers were Lieutenants
Holmes and Nngsbury; the former left this place
in the boat with provisions for the army. and the
latter was placed on board in charge of men by
Capt LOOMS. at Fort Crawford. We under
nd that md call MI al IN
board, the interpreter excepted.) reflected Gre
dit upou them. 1t was with difficulty that Cap
tam Throc kmorton could call his crew to the
management of the boat when needed, so anxious
from higi- st to lowest. were they to have hand
in the business The Indians fired very badly
their 6re lasted long enough to average cartrid
u,s, and but one white man was wounded, and
only about so balls Int the boat. 1t was ascer-
tanned by a prisoner after the battle that 2S or
25 were killed, wounded not known. This fight
DELAYED the Indians in their crossing very con-
.iderabv. and. but Tor the want of wood, would
have entirely prevented it until the coming up Of
the MAN army.
The boar, on its return next morning, was fir
ed into again. aud the fire returned until the army
was discovered on the land where the Indians
had been lie nigh before.
Doctor PNile0, the Editor Of the Gaenian,
who ii .,ues accompanied General Atkinson in
the pursuit Of the main body of Indians under
Black Hawk, gives the following details of oper-
atons, and Il the last battle fought on the banks
OF the Mississippi He says, under date of 9th
Of August
"Having just returned from the war, we have
it IN our power to impart some cheering intelli-
grnce.
=. The whole army under Gen. Atkinson, en-
braclng the brIgades commanded by Generals
Henry. Posey aud Alexander, and squadron I'M
de- command of Gen. Dodge, all crossed over
"a the north side of the Wisconsin at Helena, on
the 2Sth and 29h ultImo, They took up line
of march in northerly direction, in order to In.
terseet the Indian trail. At the distance Of
abnut Ave miles the great trail was discovered,
Leading m a direction N Of w. towards the Mis-
sis>rppl. aud supposed TO be about four days old.
''Gen. Atkinson seeing the direction OF the
enemS, knew well tina; it would require all diIic
gence aud expedition to oyertake them before
they would cross the Mississippi. and hence COM
menced from that time forced march: leaving
all ,ssssr wagons, and every thing else which
was calculated to retard the pursuit