Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14


Sioux Indians. One of them, Mr.. Cyrus
TURNER, formerly resided in this county,
where his parents and many of his reIa-
tons at present reside, and who, with
large circle of friends, mourn his sad and
awful fate. He was young man Of great
energy and moral worth; the native good
ness of his disposition endeared him to all
who were fortunate enough TO enjoy his
friendship and confidence, and his death,
under any circumstances, would have been
painful event-but under those recorded
below, is doubly so:
Correspondence Of the 81. Louis Nep Era.
GALENA, Sept. Cd, 1874.
| By the politeness Of Capt Hooper, Of the
steamer Lynx am enabled 10 send you the fol
lowing information: -Four persons started from
Charlton county, Mo-, contractors with the Sioux
agents for cattle for the Sioux snnutes. sup
posed TO have left home about the LIST Of June
with 104 head Of cattle-got lost and were at.
tackled by the Lisiton Sioux Indians about $50
miles above St. Peters, on the St. Peters river.
The Indians belong about Lake Prairie-one
was killed and one badly wounded, stripped and
robbed. The Indians started after the cattle on
the back track. The cattle had started for home:
Bennett and Turner returned on horseback alter
them, but their horses gave way and were aban.
doned they then started on foot; after travelling
some four or FIVE days, came to stream not pas
sable, and Bennett attempted to swim with Tur
ner on his back, (who was wounded,) but could
not succeed in getting over Turner was drowned
Bennett, in wandering about, got into the camp
Of Sleepy Eve, near Swan Lake, and was treated
kindly by him. Bennett stayed there, and Sleepy
Eye started messenger 10 Mr.. Riggs at the Mis-
sion station, at Travels de Sioux. Mr.. R. went
and took Bennett to Travers de Sioux with him,
and also sent intelligence 10 Col. Bruce. the
agent at Fort Smelling. Col. B. sent up men in
search Of the cattle, and thinks large portion
will be saved. The origin Of this is supposed
to have been caused by an attack the half breeds
OF Red River made upon the Sioux few days
previous, who killed eight Of the Sioux. The
Sioux make the excuse for the attack on the con.
tractors, that they thought them to be half breed
traders at Fort Smelling, who are at that place
afraid to return home. Mr.. Riggs letter, dated
26th August to Col. Bruce, says that the attack
was on or about the middle Of August. The
Indians statement differs somewhat from Ben.
nett's, but is generally believed 10 be correct.
The Lynx has ust arrived, and thought this
might be Of service, and consequently send it to
you; although written in haste, it is correct, word
, for word, as received it from Capt Hooper.
DFThe Palmyra Wig comes to us
this week in new dress and on an en-
f larged scale. Although the wings of Ma.
rion SO far forgot their duty to themselves
, and their country, as to elect locofoco
to the legislature, we are glad to see then,
extending support liberal enough 10 their
! paper, to justify such an improvement in
: its appearance and size.
! POLKS DUPLIClTY ON THE TARIFF
!; RHETT, the leader of the chivalry, bear:
testimony TO the double dealing of the 10
cofoco candidate, on the subject of tm
tariff. In a speech delivered at Orange
e burg, South Carolina, on the 18th ult., ant
: reported in the Charleston Mercury, he
J, said
c "Nothing is to be hoped from the Presidential
election. Polk has already been trimming hi
sails so as 10 catch the breath Of both north ant
and south. His profession in favor OF revenu
= Tariff for incidental protection-for protecting
all interests, and his adoption OF the Baltimore
resolutions are three gigantic humbugS whc!
q might blind, and would certainly betray U.S.
e There is no redress to be expected from him."
l Let wing speakers remember the abov
n testimony of prominent loco against tn
, candidate of that party for the Presidency
}; To the Wings Of Missouri and the YES
D. The Committee Of Invitation appointe
l. by the Clay Club of Cooper county. pre-
sent their cordial greeting to their fellow
wings and earnestly solicit their presenc
at at the great WING RALLY on the lot
s. of October next
L. The Clay and Ashland Clubs, their Pre-
le idents and officers are particularly invite
o' to be present on the occasion.
IL 1t is our earnest wish and our confder
hope 10 see in the Convention wings frol
r every county in this State. Come by yor
he Delegations if you cannot do better, bl
would prefer that adopting the noble RESI-
luton of the triumphant wings of "OL
a HowARD," you should determine to be pr
III sent yourselves. Come with your banne
or and enthusiasm. We shall be rejoiced
h. exchange salutalions with you, and tai
:, counsel together.
ia We would exhort our fellow wings
a. other States not to look down on us becau
of Missouri is not yet quite regenerated. "
lie have had to struggle with great and pee
liar difficulties. But our recent election
have proven that the wing cause in Mi
snuri like tho cauSo of truth ayervIUhera