The republic., 1851-08-12
From Oregon.

Dur files Of the Oregonian and Spectator, via Cali
L MIA reach TO the 2lst OF June.
&rhe most important news 20 be noticed is the ex-
Hsnce of general and preconcerted Indian hostili-
on Rogue river, in which several parties OF
ties have been attacked, and several persona rob-
and killed
On the lst of May, Sunday, twenty miles beyond
que river, at the Green Willow Springs, TWEEN.
six men, returning to the Willamette valley
IN the mines, were attacked about noon by a
nd of Indians numbering from one hundred and
| y to three hundred warriors. The whites left
ground without sustaining any injury. Inc
xt day party of four persons were attacked,
d their mules, together with their baggage and
cks, were carried off by the Indians. They were
covered by troop of soldiers from the Chaste,
the following day--mues, baggage, and packs.
On Tuesday DIR. Brides company, thirty-two
rsons, men and boys, was attacked; the company
only seventeen guns, and the Indians had from
teen 10 twenty-five The Indians commenced
ing; a brisk engagement ensued, which was
d4pt up nearly the whole time for about four hours
iring the encounter some hve or six Indians
/ ere Killed, and many more wounded, several
l whose wounds were considered mortal. Among
killed was chief, Chuckle- Head, considered
NJ them great warrior. The Indians were final
repulsed, leaving their dead upon the field OF ac-
ybn.
On the day before, four men were attacked at
is place and robbed of several animals and their
cks, and one of the party wounded In the heel
tn musket ball. The provision stolen was lying
I#cut the ground untouched. They eat nothing
ey steal from the whites. for fear of being poison
VA. II is said that Mr.. Turner of St. Louis, de-
royed portion of this same tribe, sixteen or sew
Ateen years since, by allowing them to rob him OF
quantity of poisoned provisions.
We copy from the Statesman the following par
,uars of the origin of the war:
'.About two weeks previous to the happening OF
above difficulties party of three white men
ind two supposed friendly Indians on the way to
mines, camped about twelve miles beyond.
uring the night the Indians arose, and taking the
aIy gun in the party shot one of them, young
an named David Dilley, and fled to the noun
ns, taking with them the mules and packs. The
her two escaped, and returned to a company two
lies further back, whoimmediately went and bu-
ed the body of the murdered man Upon hearing
this party of thirty left the Chaste mines under
se command of Captain Long, of Portland. to re-
.a,nge young Dilley's death. AT the Rogue river
grossing they came upon party of Indians, and
lied second chief and one other Indian, and took
70 of the head chiefs daughters and two men pri-
,ners. The chief demanded the prisoners, but the
.ptors refused to release them until the murderers
iw Dilley given up and the stolen property re-
X ored. He refused to yield to this demand, and
hait, saying he should return with his warriors and
X sestroy the party
N at is said he can rally several hundred war
ors. Capt. Longs company were at the crossing e
II hen our informant left awaiting the threatened
ttack.
Y "Tbe Umpqua Indians report that the Rogue
yer tribes have taken their women and children
lt, Cow creek, between the Rogue river and Umpqua
.{ountry preparatory to a formal declaration OF
ostilities gainst the whites.
"a messenger arrived here on Sunday. bringing
etitons of citizens of Umpqua to Gov. Gaines, for
uthority to raise volunteer company to tight the
adams. The Governor left this city on Tuesday
) visit the scene of difficulties and learn what
leasures are necessary to restore peace.
seen Lane started last week for the mines, and
is reported that he intended to take party with
i'm to chastise the Indians"
The two Democratic papers are out In favor OF
rawing party lines in Oregon, and a convention
the party is called to meet at Salem, on the 4th
( July, to erect a platform and define their posi-
on.
New diggings had been discovered on Rogue
iver, before hostilites broke out, which yield as
5ell as the Chaste mines.
The surveyor general of Oregon, MIR. Preston,
aving run his base line from the Cascade noun
aims to the Pacific, (Which passes through Port
ind,) and ascertained his meridian line from Pu-
ct Sound to the southern boundary, has estab-
shed his starting point four miles west OF Portland
n The annual June rise OF Columbia river had COM
nenced from the melting snow, and the river had
isen several feet. NJ Coe, esq, postal agent for
oregon, and E. Wampool, esq, Indian Agent, had
rived in Oregon by the last steamer.
n Captain Murray had arrived with his iron pro-
,eer, and she had been to the upper river He
links he can navigate the Willamette as far as
;6lem at any season OF the year. Business was
apidly growing at Oregon City
Jacob Parsons formerly of Quincy, Illinois, was
silled by the Indians beyond Rogue river, in Ore
ron. MIR. Parsons had for some months worked
t his trade, blacksmithing, in Oregon City.
new Congregational church was dedicated or
he 10Th Of June at Portland; Rev. Ii. Lyman is the
pastor.
Beside the Lot Whitcomb, Willamette, Hoosier
Black Hawk, and other river steamers on the Co
umbia river, two ones have just arrived, which
are shortly to commence running
d New gold mines have been discovered in the
south Of Oregon, which yield remarkably well.
Neip York Tribune.