The true Democrat., 1854-09-06
From the Pttsburg Union, August 14 A Fight with Six Hundred Indians Two Men Killed.

We publish below an extract from letter of all em igrant crossing the Plains, directed to a gentleman in this city, in which the writer speaks in the most eulogstc terms, of the gal ant conduct in fight with Indians, of young man named Bradley Lee, who formerly lived in this city:
 Fort Laramie, June 20 1854
 The Indian depredations on the Plains this season have been very numerous. They have learned to systemise their attacks upon the emi- grant trains, and through considerable practice have become very expert. We have seen all along our route thus far traces of their savage dongs Several trains have been robbed by them within my immediate knowledge. Not long since they made a furious attack upon small company, which they dispersed, killing four of the men. Three of these they burned; the other they stuck in hole in the ground his head, shoulders, and the upper part of the body embodied in the earth, and his legs stick inc up in the air. On this occasion they got 400 sheep for spells. From another train they killed three men. saw the remains of num- Der of persons whom they had killed. They have declared thot they will exact tribute from all whites crossing their country from this time forward.
 We were not allowed to escape without a small spurt with them ourselves. About fifty miles from this point, when crossing the Sioux country, large body of Sioux and Shyans, numbering probably not less than six hundred, came down upon us like perfect tornado.- We were taken so by surprise that the men were dreadfully frightened, and quite panic got up. Had it not been for the presence of mind, prompt action and energetic daring of one man, dreadful slaughter would most like ly have prevailed. Many would have been killed, and probably some fifty wagons been destroyed. But at the first sound of alarm, when there seemed no head to direct us, young man, named Bradley Lee, mounted on horse back, rode rapidly along the line, and took com. mand. He ordered the men to seize their guns, get behind their wagons, and fire on the Indians as they approached. He directed each man to pick his Indian, and tlke a sure aim. By his language and example he inspired the timid and gave fresh courage to the brave. The sharp firing from the start, kept the Indians off; after few volleys they were repulsed, with a loss of two on our side. was 2OO yards be- hind the train when the attack was made, hav- ing charge of some loose cattle. Had it not been for the heroic daring of Lee, should not now be here to write these lines.
 I was unarmed, and in moment was sur rounded by six of the Indians, who were just about taking my life, when Lee came to the , rescue He had seen my danger, and called on some of our party to come with him. But they were afraid to leave the cover of the wa gons. Still, he came along at full speed, shot down five of the savages with his revolver, and killed the other with his bowie knife, in hard grapple, They had fired shower of arrows at him as he approached, but missed him. The last one killed put ball through his clothes, without harm. The Indians then fled. What number were killed we could not tell, as they carried off most who fell.
 The names of the two men of our party who were killed, were George Adams and Danlel Hontis. Bradley Lee, to whom we are In great measure indebted fer our salvation, IS { young man of about twenty-thre or twenty four years of age, and one of the most daring men i ever saw. He told me he was originally from Bradford county, Pennsylvania, but hae made his home at Pittsburg and Beaver for year past He took liking to me, because