Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-28

while they are peaceable, but at the same time
assuring them that should they do harm to
white men, war will be waged, and they will
be severely punished. AT St. Louis he inn
pressed these views on Mr. Culberton, who has
great power over these Indians. He has
lived with them for twenty years, knows ev-
cry male adult, and is reliable, steadfast, in
telligent man. His duties commence at Fort
Union, and preceding the Governor and train,
will send express through the country, advis-
ing the Indians of the approach of the party,
and convene Grand Council at Fort Benton.
Mckenzie, the great hunter of the Fur Com
pany, and Malcolm Clark, equally distin-
guished, who live among the Blackfeet Indi-
ans, are also to join the party on its approach
to the Rocky Mountains, and under these aus
pices we expect the greatest success to crown
the labors of Gov Stevens and his associates
We know that the wagons of the American
Fur Company carry supplies from Fort Union
to Fort Benton, distance of 400 miles, in
twenty days, and we are assured in informa-
llOl llOHl NlI OulDCIbOll, tIlsiI tllC
pedition will find no difficulties in securing
guides among the Blackfeet to convey them
through the passes Of the Rocky Mountains
While everything will be done through these
means to secure the good Offices. and kindly
feelings Of these tribes, they will be taught to
respect the strength of the United States gov
ernment.
With this view, the party goes with force
enough to resist attack and is armed sufficient
ly to punish. Accompanied by Mountain
howitzer, and men armed with Sharp's rifles,
which are capable Of firing ten shots per min
ute, nothing need be feared from the Indians.
Lieut. Rufus Saxon, Jr, of the Army is
entrusted with the special duty of establishing
depot at the Flat Head Village of st. Mary's
and then crossing the Blackfeet trail, to meet
the main party at Fort Benton. Such a de-
pot will prove most valuable, and do much to
secure the certainty of success in operating in
the Passes of the Mountains.
Capt. Mcclellan, too, will establish little
depots on the Columbia river, with the same
intent, and we believe everything has been
done that can possibly operate for the advan-
tage Of the Expedition. Its success will be
one of the most brilliant achievements of the
present administration.
We have no doubt but that as early as next
season thousands Of emigrants will come ria
railroad 10 Galena, and by steamboats, to ST.
Paul, and after providing outfits for the jour
ney, pass over the trail made by Gov. Stevens
to the Pacific. The Governor will furnish in
time, guide maps and instructions on all mat
tors important TO emigrants
We have not the shadow of doubt but this
will be in a very short time the best and most
travelled Northern route TO the Pacific. 1t is
the shortest route, the healthiest, the best for
grass and game, is well watered, without des-
erts, and hitherto Objectionable only on account
already been taken which will doubtless secure
their friendship, and even they are not as hos
tile as supposed generally. Parties Of three or
four white men frequently pass through their
country.
We have made long article, but the i'm
portance Of the subject is a sufficient apology
The information we communicate was OBJ
tained from head quarters, and may be relied
Ehpon as substantially correct"