, 1853-09-03
Indian War in Rogue River,

THR la TENED EXTERMINATI0N OF THE WHITES
-sEvERAL HUNDRED INDIANS IN ARMS.
From the portland Commercial" Aug 25,
"Late on Saturday evening last, Mr.. Et-
tlingcI arrived here direct from Jacksonville
bringing a dispatch announcing the fact that
a general outbreak had taken place among
the Indian tribes in the vicinity Of Rogue
river. II appears that for some time past,
sthe various tribes in the vicinity Of the
above named liver have made great com
plants, and become generally dissatisfied at
the number Of Bost0as who were congre-
eating in their former hunting grounds, and
ibis dissatisfaction has sprung into burning
desire to exterminate the whites from the
region of Rogue river valley, and regain
their former footing and reserve that entire
valley for their own use. In order the
more eiiectually to carry out these designs,
several tribes have joined, among WHICH are
the Klamath, Rogue rircr, Smith Tirer,
Shasta and a supposiiion that a large por-
ton Of the Snakes had also agreed 10 co.
oppcrate with them.
A portion of each of those tribes, to the
number Of about three hundred, have esiab-
lshed their head quarters and stronghold,
at point called Table Rock, said to be one
Of the most impIegnable fortresses in the
territory, and about eight miles distant from
Jacksonville. II, therefore, any engage
ment should take place, we may presume
that this fortress will be the scene of action.
At the time Mr.. E. lefl jacksonville,
nearly twenty persons had been 6utchered
by the Indians. Among them are DR.. Rose,
]. R. Hardin, Mr.. Wills, Mr.. Noland, and
Mr.. Smith, and the Indians had burned up
ward Of dozen dwellings.
We learn from the gentleman who brought
the news that the Indians, during the past
few weeks killed no less than twenty min
ers and settlers, and that great excitement
exists around and in Jacksonville in,conse-
quence of the citizens not having ammuni-
lion enough TO warrant them in commencing
hostlltes. Immediately ly on the first symp-
toms Of disturbance, an express was des-
patched TO Crescent City to procure aid and
ammunition, but unfortunately there was but
a small amount Of the latter on hand but
that was freely given.
Upon the return Of the messenger from
Crescent City, despatch was Immediately
sent to the Acting Gov. G. L. Curry, pray
ing that one hundred stand Of arms and
1900 round of ball cartridge be sent 10 the
relief of the citizens. The steamer "Eagle,"
was then chartered, and proceeded to Van.
couvcr where, through the kindness and ex-
ertion of Mr.. T. J. Eckerson, The keeper of
Ordnance and Stores, the required supplies
were obtained and were landed at Oregon
City on last Sunday evening. On Monday
they were placed on board the "Fenix" and
forwarded TO their destination.
We learn that General 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 10
the citizens of the surrounding country for
the prompt manner in which they respond
ed 10 the call Of their fellow citizens in
Rogue river valley.
SECOND DIsrAToH.-Since the above was
in type, we learn that the Indians have adj
ded to the foregoing aggressions by brutally
numbering Judge Skinner, Indian Agent in
that district"