Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-05-24
INDIAN OUTRAGES.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE WISCONSIN HERALD. )
INDIAN CouNray, May 18th, 1916.

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INDIAN CoUNrRy, May 18Th, 1916.
The ex,en. Of the ou,rsges committed by
the Winnebago Indians, upon some Of our cit
liens residing in this country, and many Of
Them in the employ of the Indian Department,
should not pass unnoIiced. few days since,
a highly respectable and iuoffensive female,
The wife of one Of the blacksmiIhs, employed
by the Government to make and repair such
articles IS the Indians direct, was returning
home a, midday from the Agency, distance
some two hundred rods, when a Winnebago
Indian knocked her down, beat and bruised
her in shocking manner, and left her almost
helpless; which, owing to the delicacy of her
situation. must prove Of serious injury, If not
ultimately the destruction Of life. After salts.
flying his fiendish thirst, he fled to his encamp-
mens, near by, aud there asserted that If The
troops attempted to take him, he would take
the life Of one, at least. The outrage, together
with this menacing threat, was Immediately
despatched to Fort Atkinson. Capt. Sumner,
being temporarily in command at the time,
proceeded Immediately to the Indian Village,
and after demanding the monster in human
shape, the Indiens pointed him out They
took him, (and as understood, and sincerely
hope,) tied him up and gave him severe
whpping-,hen confined him in the Guard
house.
A good deal of excitement prevails here "a
mong the people, in consequence Of this worse
than brutal transaction. AID this is not all.
There has been multiplicity of such cases,
recital of which would shock the nerves ofthe
most hardened or unfeeling. The inquiry is
frequently handed round, Z" what shall be done
for our safeiyW
II is no punishment 10 put an Indian in the
Guardhouse, and feed him-which experience
has fully proved. II is also the most consul
mate folly TO turn one over 10 the civil author
tiles, for in ninety. mine cases out Of hundred
they escape Observation-Disclosures they could
be lrailed TO their abodes by the blood of their
crimes-for want of proof lis. therefore.
not only advisable bnt absolutely necessary
that some measure should be adopted that
will inlc, immediate and severe punishment
upon these vile offenders, to put check to
these ubmi!igaied ourages.
And in this case. Capt Sumner deserves
the thanks Of every man, woman and child iiv-
ing in or near The Indian country. He is ev-
cry way calculated, could he remain in com
mand, to quiet the rebellious spirit of these
fragrant villains, and suppress the perpetralion
of such bainouS crimes. Next Gov, DoDGE,
there is not man in the country that is more
respected or feared by The Indians than he is.
Nop, there seems to be no safety for woman
ou,side Of her own house, without guard TO
protect her.
MoRE OurRAeEs. writing the above,
information has been received, which is from
the most undoubied source, of the preparation
Of another similar. but more aggrava'iDg out
rage upon woman living in Hewiit's settle
ment. She was alone IN her house. when a
Winnebago Indian, armed with rifle, entered
The house and demanded of her something 10
eat, which she gave him. She soon went to
the door. On his finding that she was there
alone, he followed her with his rife 10 hand,
and in the mos, intimidaiing and menaeing
manner threatened 10 take her life; and finally
after abusing her by treatment, the most shock
ing, let her 60.
Capt. Sumner has gone down with his
company, and it is hoped that il The internal
wretch can be found. that he viii stretch him
up to the first tree within his reach, and there
let him hang, as warning 10 like monsters !
Unless tue most rigid measures are adopted,
no persons life will be safe when in the vicin-
ivy OF the Winnebagoes. Now The ladies in
or near this country, must conhne themselves
to their own dwellings, and by this last case,
they are no, safe even within doors.
Yours. sc.
~ The total amount VI whaling property
of all nations touching aI the several ports IN
the Sandwich Islands, from January LIST to
October 10Th, 1914. is stated al SIS, 2o5, DO
373 ships-l0, 500 men.
u Steamers now carry passengers from
Wheeling to Louisville for from three to hive
dollars, board and lodging included. From
st. Louis or Louisville to New Orleans for
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