Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12
Indian uostilities in oregon.

Indian Hostiiities in Oregon.
The Portland (oregon) Commercial of
of the 25th gives the following particulars
of the Indian troubles:
Late on Saturday evening last. Mr.. Et-
tliuger arrived here direct from jackson
Vile. bringing despatch announcing
that general outbreak had taken place
among the Indian tribes in the vicinity of
Rogue river. 1t appears that for some
time past the various tribes in the vicini-
ty Of the above named river have made
great complaints, and become generally
dissatisfied at the number OF BoStonS who
were congregating or their former hunt
ing grounds, and this classification has
sprung into burning desire to extermi-
nate The whites from the region OF Rogue
river valley, and regain their former foot
ing, and reserve thai entire valley for their
own use. In order the moro cifectualy
to carry ont these designs, several tribes
have Joined, among which are the Kla-
math. Rogue river, Smith river, Shasta
and it is supposed that large portion of
the Snakes had also agreed 10 cooperate
with them.
A portion of each Of those tribes, 10
the number of about three hundred, have
established their headquarters and strong
hold at point called Table Rock, said 10
be one Of the most impregnable fortress
in the territory, and about eight miles dis
tant from Jacksonville. If, therefore, any
engagement should take place, we may
presume that this fortress will be the scene
of action,
At the time Mr.. Z. left Jacksonville
nearly twenty persons had been butch
cred by the Indians. Among them are
ID. Rose, j. r. Hardin. Thos. Wills, r.
Nolan, and Messrs. Overback, Dunn, Grit.
fin, Smith and Edwards, and the Indians
had burned upwards of dozen dwell
lings.
Like many other tribes the Rogue Ri
yer Indians derive their name from their
propensity for stealing, and their well
known predatory talents have acquired
for them the uncnvia BILE title of Rogues.
We learn from the ge ntleman who brought
the news that the Indians, during the
past few weeks. killed no less than twenty
miners and settlers. and that great excite
ment exists around and in Jack sonville, in
consequence of the citizens not having
ammunition enough to warrant them in
commencing hostilities. Immediately on
the first symptoms of disturbance, an
express was dispatched TO Crescent CITY
10 procure aid and ammunition but unfor-
tunatcly, there was but small amount
OF the latter on hand, but that was freely
given.
Upon the return of tile messenger from
Crescent City, despatch was Immediately
sent to the acting Governor, G. L. Curry
that one hundred stand of arms, and a.
QUO round of ball cartridge be sent TO tho
relief Of the citizens. The steamer Eagle
was then chartered. and proceeded To
Vancouver, where, through the kindness
and exertion of Mr. T. J. Eckerson, the kee-
per of ordinance and stores, the required
supply were obtained, and were loaded ut
Oregon City on last Sunday evening, On
Monday they were placed on board tho
4 Phenix, and forwarded TO their destina-
ton.
We learn that Gen. Lane, at the head
OF seventy-fVe volunteers proceeded TO
the scene of action Immediately upon
learning of the outbreak. and great praise
is due TO the citizens of the surrounding
country for the prompt manner in which
they responded to the call OF their fellow
citizens in Rogue River valley.
SECOND DrsPATcH.-Since the above
was IN type we learn that the Indians
have added to the aggressions by brutal
ly numbering Judge Skinner, Indian agent
in that district.
The following dispatch from the Office
of the Mountain Herald, Downieyille, re-
ceired among our Sacramento exchanges
by Adams & Co., gives other particu'
lars
4 On the evening of the iith inst, DR..
William r. Rose and John z. Hardin.
while on their way to DIR. Ambrose's from
, Capt. Alden's eneampment on Stewards
/, Greek, were waylaid by the Indians, and
ihe former Instantly killed. and the latter
dangerously fnot MORALLY wounded. DIR:
Rose was horribly mutilated being found
: the next morning with his eyes dug out and
t nose cut Of. The Indians captured his NJ
fle, revolver and clothing, together with