The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-14

he said no, they could not b his, as they we're all
present but Ave; that il must have been Tupsu ry.
bees band On the evening of the 18th Johns i've
men presented themselves to Gov Lane AMI told |
their story. They had been attacked by Williams |
as they were endeavorng to get across the river on
to the reserve with the women and children. They |
had but three guns, and with these they kept them
at bay until night when they made their escape. |
They lost one woman and two children killed. This |
is the last battle with the Rogue river Indians fought
by Capt. Williams.
Owing to these contradictory transactions, the
treaty pending about three weeks before could
had Ocked in, eager for the contest. Disappointed
with 10 prospect for fight, much dissatisfaction
was expressed at the state OF affairs. Gov. Laue
having full confidence IN the good will of the In,
dams o,enareed all the men tibet s:a been called
INTO service as fast as possible. He went into the
fight in which he was wounded without knowing
anything about the cause Of the war, or any know
edge of the state Of affairs; he took it for granted
that the Indians were to blame When he cameto treat
the true state OF things presented themselves piece
whites. That he was much Disguised with their con-
duct is proven by the way he carried out the treaty.
in spite OF all opposition. The good people Of the
valley are much in favor Of Lanes measures; but they
miners gamblers, and outlaws, that have fled be-
y0nd the restraints of the law and they cry against
the treaty because they would lose nothing by its
newal, and they care nothing for the wives and
W tuc SUOu eotVClb, WIZ muot uc tuc buucI-
ers in the main. These men do not hesitate to
threaten to break the treaty whenever an opportu.
nifty may offer. Though they dare not openly resist
the Generals authority, yet he has been detained
fears that the moment his back Is turned, the war
would begin again; he has been waiting the arrival
irregular troops that the treaty may be enforced
and these vagabonds held in check.
According to the conditions Of tle treaty the In
dams 10 receive sixty thousand dollars, to be
paid in sixteen annual payments for their land in
Rogue river valley. Fifteen thousand of this, how
ever is to be retained to reimburse the settlers for
the property destroyed. A small reserve has been
set aside unto which they have retired, included be-
tween Rogue River and Evans Creek, and line run
ming north from Table Mountain to it, intersecting
with Evans Creek. For this reserve they are to
fit to remove them.
During the entire pending Of the treaty the In
dams have shown patience and forbearance, and
desire for peace that would hardly be expected from
them in consideration Of their success aud their in
dependent character. The medium of communica-
ton was the jargon In common use in Oregon and
Washington territories, and consequently explana-
ton was slow and imperfect All the Indians concern
ed in the present at the treaty except the
Taylor Indians and Tupsu Tybee's band. The form
er have only been warred upon in the manner rela-
ted-they have not retallated The latter Shasta
Indians, and they were the ones who committed the
Gen. Lane, having finally concluded this treaty,
set out in search of Tupsu Tyhee Confding in the
honesty and truth Of these Indians he set out with
only an interpreter and guide. High up in the
them, near the summit Of lofty peak, beyond the
reach Of white men, living on the mansineta berry.
They were in an mpenetrable jungle, only thirty
warriors in all, with their women. They had but
fourteen guns.
Tupsu Tyhee is superior to any or the chiefs in
this valley. He commands his men like tactitian,
and they obey him implicitly, and with out dissent.
He regDs in these mountains like brigand chief
<nsvr S1a Yoof ffln
piercing and dark and quite growth Of hair on his
chin from which he takes his name. The General
found him disposed to peace. He said he himself
had taken no part in the war, but that one Of his
away, and they were the ones who committed the
first 0ntrages on the whites. As soon as he had
learn ed the state of affairs he had gathered his pe0
pie together and moved them into the mountains,
where he had remained ever since. He promised to
deliver up the leader Of his party and such property
as he had in his posse that had been captured
from the whites. He lays no claim to Rogue river
valley and said he would return to Klamath river
valley, where he belongs. The present of few
clothes were offered him, which has concluded the
last act Of the treaty Of peace and it only requires
that tie whites adhere to it, and peace will be es
tablished and maintained.
Col Wright, with three companies of the Second
Infantry, arrived here on the 25th. The evening
before his arrival Jim came in and reported that
party of whites, passing down the river the day be-
fore, had fred upon his people fishing in the river,
and also into their camps o. different points-that
tie bullets had passed through the clothes OF some of
their people, but no one had been killed. The In
dams had for ned an ambuscade through which
these white men had to pass, and that they would
all have been killed had not Joe got wind Of the
affair, and mounting horse, reached the ambus
cade before the whites, and dispersed his men. On
the 26th Col. Wright with Capt. Smiths company Of
First Dragons, accompanied by Gen. Lane, made
an appointment with Joe and his other chiefs. and
met them at the mouth of Evans creek, to talk the
matter over. Col. Wright says that be was much
impressed by Joe's bearing and dignity, and, like
Gen. Lane, is fully impressed with his integrity.
Joe said that he fully convinced that the white
men who had fired into bis people were cultus
tai arm-good for nothing people-and that he had
for that reason prohibited the people from firing
them because it would have been an excuse if they
had killed them to renew the war, and he wanted
peace. He seemed to comprehend the state of So
rage was committed by O party Of Bob Williams
men, who had been discharged and were going back
to Althouse creek to work. Measures will be taken
by the Indian Agent to bring them to justice.
This outrage decided Col. Wright to establish a
fort here. He approved Of the point selected by
Capt. Smith, and called it Fort Lane, in honor Of
distinguished services rendered by Gen. Lane in
the recent disturbances" 1t is situated abo1t three
miles west of Table Rock, on beautiful spot, with
sufficient trees, oak and pine, for shade trees, and
about half mile from the river. Its plan will be
about eighty yards square, with the buildings on
fronting the river open. The buildings will be tenn
porsry log cabins The post is to be commanded by
Capt Smith and garrisoned by three companies Of
the First Dragons and one of the Second Infantry.
The troops having arrived, and q prospect of the
peace remaining unbroken, Gen. Lane took his de-
parture tor home. He expects to be in San Fran
cisco on the 18th, in time for the steamers for the
States. He takes with him to Washington one Of
Joes sons, named Ben, an interesting boy of fifteen
or sixtt en-. Hewill create sensation equal to his
own establishment at the Bostons, (Americans)
US.
MURDER OF A MAN BY HIS SrEpCHILDREN.-An
awful deed was done on Saturday night 5th inst, in
the town of Vesta about eight miles from this vii.
lage. The hearts, not only Of men, but Of women,
seem to have grown harder and more callous. 1t
appears that Mrs. Winsns, an old resident of
vestsl, after widowhood Of some gears, married a
man by the name of Stephen Crane. Soon after their
marriage, disagreement occurred, aud IN to the
fatal hour of Cranes death they continued to quarrel
It is rumored that ct time Mr. Crane was bought
of" by his generous wife, and then told that he
might depart forever. Mrs. Winans had daughter
who lately got married also to young man whose
name we could not learn. To this daughter, Mrs.
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