The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-08-15
From the Buffalo Journal Ertra, Aug. 3.
INDIAN WAR.

Afler a la.lguing march and after having
formed in order of battle several times, in
the expectation Of a general fight, it was as
certained that the Indians had scattered and
eluded the vigilance of our troops, and Ger.
Atkinson had halted his army at White
River, where they would remain until they
could recruit and were furnished with plo-
visions.
Gen. Dodge had gone to Fort Winneba-
GO for supplies.
Ii is said that there is not in the camp of
ten. Atkinson, either white man or an
Indian who knows a foot of country they
are operating IN and that the obstacles they
have thus far had TO encounter in the shape
OF svamps, creeks, scarcity OF provisions,
laded horses, &c, have heen almost unsur-
mountahle. The General, however, is re-
solved on accomplishing the object of the
government, if possible
The probability was that the Indians had
either attempted 10 cross the Wisconsin IN
10 the Chippewa country, or to re-cross the
Mississippi. Their camps were deserted,
ana IT was evident they were entirely des-
ttute OF provisions, and becoming weary of
the war. An old blind Indian, found in one
OF their deserted camps, stated that the ma
jorlty were anxious to re-cross the Missis
sIPpl, AMI that their only food was roots,
bark OF trees, some little fish, with now and
then bird they killed. They had frequent
ly Killed and eaten their horses.
An express has arrived at Detroit with
Chicago dates to the Oath July.
Intelligence from Gen. Atkinson had beer
received at Chicago by express, up to July
%. The swamp occupied by the main BODY
of the Indians had been penetrated, an!
Black Hawk and his warriors, with women
and children. had fed as was supposed, to-
wards the Mississippi, with instructions 10
cross. They were pursued by Generals
Dodge and Henry, with 900 mounted men.
When the express left Chicago, General
Srott was about to join the pursuing army
IN person, leaving the troops to follow when
fit for field service.
DEFEAT OF BLACK HAWK.
Letters have been received from Fort
Howard, which announce the gratifying in
telligence of the defeat Of Black Hawk and
his warriors. The details at the engage.
ment are contained in the following letter:
"FoRT Howard, July 25, 1889.
Dear SIr-Last evening we received the
intelligence Of battle having been fought
between Gen. Dodge and his division. Par
guest. with few Winnebagoes, left the
Portage few days since, to proceed to
Gen. Dodge's army, and guide them 10 the
Sac camp. On Saturday morning last. 2Ist
inst, Gen. Dodge sent his Adutant to re.
port to Gen. Atkinson OF his movements.
lie had not proceeded far, before he came
upon the Sacs' and Foxes ttnil, directing
their course to the Wisconsin River. lie
Immediately returned and reported the cir
cnmsiance to Gen. Dodge, who pursued and
overlook them about shutdown of the same
nhy' lSaluIday) on the left bank of the Wis
conSin' and about 40 miles from Fott Win
ne.ago' when the fight ensued. the Indians
~ 'ne same time reiTeating. The night be-
,ng very dark, they founi it impossible 10
pursue Them. They had found. when Par.
qnett len them, whirh was early Tho nar,
morning, l6 Indians killed, nna hu, " nNo
white man killed, and 4 " ounded. p"rona,,
thinks not less th1n 40 Indians fell in IN. en-.
gagement.
Gen. Dodge was to start early that morn.
ing, lSonday)i in pursuit, and bad 10 doubt