The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-04-30
INDIAN MuRDERs-There has been quite an

excitement among our red brethren during the
last few weeks. The facts as near as we can
learn them, are as follows: Not long since, a
Winnebago Indian by the name of Little Priest,
wishing to become chief as his father had been
before him, conceived it necessary to do some
brave deed in order to accomplish his ambition.
So he got up war party on his own hook, at
tackled and scalped two Chippewas. The Chip
pewas, having generally been on friendly terms
with the Winnebagocs, very naturally conclu-
ded that their brethren had been murdered by
their hereditary enemies, the Sioux. So they
Immediately formed war party, came down to
the Minnesota river and killed Sioux near
SKIS village. A number of Little Crows band,
by way of retaliation, went up to st. Croix Falls
on Monday last and killed Chippewa. This
| provoked another war party from the Chippe-
was, who started Immediately for st: Paul,
where they arrived on Tuesday night, and
lurked around the vicinity till the next morn
ing at 10 o'clock, when they discovered three
| Sioux crossing the river in a canoe, one man
and two women but before the Chippewas
could intercept them, they had entered Mr.
Forbes store. They Immediately came in front
of the store and fired several shots into the
store, two of the shots taking effect on one of
the squaws, wounding her quite severely. One
Of the Indians immediately started for the store
to scalp the Indian which he had shot, but when
told that he had only wounded Q woman, he
desisted from the attempt. Jim, the Sioux who
was shot at, returned the fire with his revolver,
but he could only make two barrels go off and
| these did not take effect The Chippewas soon
after left town. About fifteen OF twenty of our
citizens under the command of Lieut.. Simpson,
pursued them on horseback. but did not sue
coed in overtaking them. In the afternoon,
Lieut.. Magruder, with about rs dragons, ar
rived from Fort Smelling. They proceeded to
ST CroX Falls, where it was expected they
would intercept the Chippewas on their return
home As they have not yet returned, we of
course cannot tell with what adventures they
met. Such bold and impudent proceedings on
| the part of the Chippewas created considerable
amazcmcnt among our citizens, and some alarm
among the strangers now in town. Ofcourse,
there is not the slightest cause for any alarm.
! inasmuch as all the Indian tribes within our
borders have the most friendly feelings towards
the whites, the Chippewas more especially. who
boast. We believe with truth, that their people
have never been at war with the whites.
p. S.-Since the above was in type the era
goons have returned, having intercepted the
Chippewas on the St. Cro;x. The soldiers were
fired on by The Indians, bat without effect. The
fire was Immediately returned 10y the soldiers.
One Indian was killed. two wounded and enc
| taken prisoner. The prisoner was taken to
Fort Smelling. We also hear that last night
Little Crow, with war party, returned from
the St. CroiX. having taken one scalp. We I'M
derStand that all the Sioux who have been en-
gagged in these transactions. will be arrested by
the L. S. dragons to-day.
The CLARION Up TIE MNNEsorA-We publish
with pleasure the following proceedings had by
the passengers of the Clarion, during her first
| trip up the Minnesota last week. Capt. Hum
berstone, his boat ard crew are highly compl-
mentcd by all who had the fortune to be aboard.
The Clarion is precisely adapted to the trade
so is her energetic and accommodating Captains:
and five are going to support that iudispensa-
bic commercial necessity, a Minnesota river
packet, why not all concentrate at once upon
the Clarion, and keep her in the trade?
The meeting was organized by calling Chief
Justice lIayner to the chair, ii. NJ. Fling, of
Philadelphia, Secretary, and Messrs. Ames.
Stewart and DR.. Mann, a committee to draft
resolutions expressive Of the sense of the meet
ing. Before the reading of the resolutions Mr..
Mann spoke of the country, SOIL climate and
salubrity OF the atmosphere. Judge IIayner
followed with some very pertinent remarks,
and showed the great advantage of immigrants
settling in the country, before the government
survey is made. That ROW spectators have no
hold nor chance to operate with Land Warrants.
That the entire country is yet open to choose
from.
DR.. Mann then read the following preamble
and resolutions:
| UAtrfas. the conduct and enterprise of Capt.
| Samuel Thunderstorm, Master of the Steamer
| Clarion, an almost new boat Of ~ tons bur
den. which makes its appearance this spring for
the first time have been such, in sklfully man
aging his vessel and courteous treatment Of his
passengers, that we should do violence to our
feelings to let the opportunity pass without re-
turning our expression Of regard and esteem.
where they are so justly meritcd. Therefore,
| be it
ResOlped, That we look upon the arrival of
| the steamer Clarion to engage in the Minnesota
river trade, as boat most admirably suited to
the purposes designed. With abundant room
for freight, well arranged deck cabin. afford
ing excellent accommodations for passengers
she possesses strong propelling power.
| double cngine) and makes, even against the
strong current. fine speed.
Resolred, That we look upon proper efforts.
by way of encouragement, to secure this boat
for the Minnesota river trade. as matter of
vital Importance to the city of ST. Paul and the
Minnesota river settlemcuts--whichs should Sc
cure the hearty cooperation of all parties in
| tcrested, and thus make it to the advantage of
Capt. Ii. to remain upon the waters of Mime
| sofa.
Resoioed, That We tender our united thanks
| to Capt. Thunderstorm for his unceasing watch
| lulness and care for the welfare and comfort of