Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

of Alex. Ward and his eldest son Robert,
Samuel Mnllgan, Charles Adams, VIM.
Babcook, and German, name unknown.
From the statement OF the surviving boy |
Newton Ward, it would appear that 10 eff
fectual resistance was offered by nny of
the party except DR.. Adams and MulIigan,
who fought bravely.
Following the trail, in about 800 yards,
the the body Of young Anon was found, a
lad of seventeen years Of age; he was one OF
the seven who came to the rescue OIL the day
Of the attack, with William Yantis. This
young man fought with great valor, pursu-
ing the Indians TO the bushes, where he was
killed. About 100 yards further on, the
body of Miss Ward was found, having been
shot through the head with musket ball.
Her person was much bruised, her hands
showing signs Of her having fought most
desperately TO resist the fendsh attacks Of
those savages upon her youthful person.
The marks of teeth were plainly implanted
upon her left cheek; a hot piece of iron had
been thrust into her body, doubtless while
alive, 10 punish her for her resistance, and
their being unable TO accomplish their he'll
lish ends upon one so young. Within a few
rods of this spot wagon had been burned
and the bodies of two dogs found crisped
up.
About so yards on, in the brush, three
more wagons were burned, The trail was
followed up, and in about 600 yards the body
| of Mrs. White, the wife of VIM. White, who
lives in Looking Glass Prairie, Umpqua val
ley, was found stripped Of her clothing and
scaIped. Her head was beaten in with
clubs, and also a musket ball had passed
through her head. Her person showed
signs of the most brutal violence.
The trail was followed from her, and in a.
bout half mile through dense thicket Of
brush and underground, the fifth wagon was
found, having been run into deep ravinc
and left.
In about thirty yards further, came TO the
river, upon the north bank of which was
discovered where they had been encamped
it consisted of sixteen lodges made of will
low bushes. Here the body of Mrs. Ward
and three Children were found. Mrs. Ware
was found lying in the encampment, in from
Of FIRE, her person having been robbed O
all It's covert G, and her body much cut anc
Scared by british bruises. Her face ha(
deep wound inflicted by atomahawk, whicl
. probable caused her death. The children
, were lying upon the fire in front of her, hav
ing evidently been burned alive, as por
ton of the hair still remained upon thei
heads, showing that they lad been held b.
] the hair Of the head until burned to death, il
: front Of their mother, and she, doubtless
2 compelled to witness this while they hat
their war dance, and they violated her per
son. She was soon TO be mother, whicl
5 rendered the sight still more shoclting.-
Several parts of her limbs were picked Il.
some distance from the fire, having beel
dragged away by the wolves, or the India1
t dogs, for several had been left in the cam
by them. Having scarcely any implement
the bodies were inferred in the best name
possible, under the circumstances.
There were still a lad and three childre
e missing. A diligent search was made 70
. their bodies without success. From III
+, statement Of the surviving boy, II was know
that this lal was wounded and ran TO III
e bushes, and has probably since died; and
is more than possible that the three childre
e are still captiyes, or reserved for some lu
i ture barbarious ceremony.
The following are the places from whic
|, the above named party emigrated.
= Alexander Ward, wife and seven chil
dren, Samuel Mullagin, and Mr.. Babcocl
> (lawyer.) from Lexington Missouri.
p DR.. Adams and brother from Michigan.
e Mrs. White and children from Missouri
e The husband of Mrs. White is supposed t
i've III I!hpqHa county
!, Mr.. Anon, from Missouri.
f Two Germans and Frcnchman--name
- unknown.
n This massacre has created great excite
: ment in Oregon, and the Acting Governo
q has issued proclamation calling Cor tw
companies of volunteers, of sixty men eac
to arm, equip and mount themselves, to cha.
l. tise the savages who have committed Iii
bloody deed. The two companies were 500
raised, and were ready for action.
INDIAN WAR AT HAND.
The Oregonan learns by immigrants ju'
in from the Plains, that party of five hun
bred Indians, well armed and mounted, LA
collected near the immigrant road, and pre-
claimed their intention of war against all I'll