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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
Thomas Bowler, ct. al Prebie eOuntyoommon
Riley Gard, et. al.

Thomas Bowler, ct, al Prebie eOuntyoommon
vs. Please.
Riley Gard, ct. al.
D1LEf Gard, Seth Gard. Amy Ret. DavidRet
llElirnbeth McGrif, John McGriT. Uriah Gard,
Jacob Gard, Sarah Gard, Ellen Gard, Mariah Re-
becca Gard, Jane Banta, JOSEPH Banta. Rebeeca
Linn, Robert Linn, Sarah Johns, Stephen Johns,
hariah Johns, Elizabeth Johns, Frances Johns, 4
Elizabeth Gard, widow, will take notice, that a
petition was filed against them on the 18th day Of
Nay, A. D.. 1854, in the court Of common pleas Of
.Preble county. Ohio, by Thomas Dowler& Rachel
Bowler, and is now pending, wherein the said
Thomas Bowler i Rebecca Bowler, demand par
tihon OF the following real estate described as fol-
lows to wit: The one undivided thirteenth part
OF q certain tract OF land, situate in Preble county
Ohio. eighty five s5,) acres of land lying, and be.
ing IN the south west quarter Of section two e.
Of township number nine o. of range two e. Yeast,
bounded on the north BY the northern line of said
quarter section, on the west by the line dividing
the said quarter section, from the south east
quarter OF the same section, and extending south
30 as TO include eighty-tve acres strict measure:
also q certain other tract or parcel of land situate
in Preble county Ohio. and described as follows,
to wit; Being a part {. the north part of the
south west. quarter OF section number twenty-on
III. of township number nine (9.l of range TIVE
lt2,) cast, commencing at the State road from
Eaton to Greenvillc, where the southern line Of
the above and last described tract crosses the
said road, thence west with said line eighty rods,
thence south forty rods, thence east eighty rods
to the centre Of said road, thence north forty rod.
to the place Of beginning, containingtwentv acres
ofland. and at the next term Of said court appli.
cation will be made by the said Thomas Dowler
L Rachel Dowler for an order that partition MAJ
be made of said premises.
ALLEN 4 CALDERWOOD,
Att'ys for Petitioners
,Junp 90 1e5I
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
TO l. CONCERNED.

THE undersigned having been appointed by
the Probate Judge of PEBBLE county, Liquor
Inspector, hereby gives notice that he has the
necessary apparatus and is prepared to enter
upon The duties Of said Office. He may be
found at all times at his residence on Baron
Street, Eaton. HENRY VANAUSDAL.
June %, 1864, 81.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
CARPETs!! CATPETS!

THE subscriber is now receivingand ope
| ming a large assortment Of English Ia
pestrie Velvet, Tapestrie Brussels, Brussels,
Three-ply, lngrains, and
Venetian Carpcting,
MlAPgIIhNtfg OIIE WIGIOpJ$l3e
From twenty-seven inches to twenty-fouT
icetwide. Also, Rugs, Dru2gstS, TaJI9 aud
Piano Covers, Curtain Goods, Stair Rods,
&c., &C., at wholesale an' re,ail, TO which
he would mosirespectfully inviteyour atten-
ton beforepurchasing elsewhere.
H. FALLS,
No. 10 EastFonrth St., bet. Main &Fycamorc
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Oetober2S, iS62.-lY
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
a MOST HRILIsH MURDER.

The Shawneetown HhReissn, OF the 4th
inst, gives the following particulars Of a most
hellish murder in that Vicinity:
A nan by name Of Slarkie, who occupied Q
farm adjscent 10 the Saline Coal-mines; had
lost several chickens, and his suspicious rest
ed naturally on the miners, a great number OF
whom are generally employed by the company.
BY the influence OF his wife, itseems Starkie's
suspicious were peculiarly directed toward the
unfortunate deceased. He tbrestenel him
with tho most terrible vengeance, and,
finally stsited out, on the evening OF the sad
occurrence, armed with a gun and Knife, 10
carry his vengeance into execution. On
reaching the creek, he discovered this miner
AMI a compsnion sitting on a log, at the wa
,efs edge, on the opposite side. Without
showing blmself, he fred tw &c at the deceased,
barely missing him each time. He then
.merged from his retreat, jumped INTO a Skiff
and crossed over. On reaching the shore, he
asked the unfortunate object of his vengeance
"if be was the damned rascal that stole his
Chickens" This was denied with The most
solemn protesta.ions Of innocence, but Stark e
was unsatis6ed, and insisted that he should
10 with him and see il his wife Guild Identify
him. This was agreed 10, when they started
in the direction Of the house, the miners COM
Iade accompanying them part Of the way.
When they had reached the house Sta kie
asked his wife If that was the man, 10 which
she replied it was. Siarkie then told him lie
would kill him, and, making preparations, the
Dutchman fell on his knees and begged pite,
ously for mercy bat his prayers for mercy, his
earnest ssseverations Of innocence, and even
his offers u remuneration, failed to touch the
obdprate heart Of this malignant demon. He
cursed his victim bitterly, and ordered him uI
till he killed him. The poor fellow attempted
TO rise, and, while in the act, Starkie plunged
the knife into his left b east. He fell witt
his face 10 the ground, and lay there before
Starkie's door for two hours in Q state of IN
sensibiliiy. When consciousness returned, d
last, il was in great dread, and after watching
long for an opportunity, he crawled upper
ceived away on his hands and knees. Ate
ling ring for few days, he breathed his last
in great misery and with thoughts, no doubt
recurr ne TO his own Father Land, where h,
lie I q wife and three children. What height
ems the sirocity OF the crime is, that the dc
ceased was o man Of inoffrnSive disposition
and innocent character, and also, on the de
the chickens were alleged 10 have been kill
ed, this poor fellow was sick and confined L
his bed, thus proving his perfect innocence
Starkie is in jail awaiting his trial.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
Spring Wire Mattresses.

We keep on hand and will make to order at the
shortest notice, Spring Wire mattrasses; equal. il
not superior TO any other establishment in the
city. Also-Cotton, Moss and lIusk Mattrasscs
always on hand and for sale wholesale and retail
at exceedingly Low PRICES.
ALS0-Feathcr Beds, Bolsters and pillows
made Olive Geese feathers, so prepared as mott Ia
smell.
ALS0-ComCorts Of every size and quality for
sale lower than families can make them.
Feather Beds renovated, and every article o.
beddineUn hand and made to order at the short
est notice. Seamless Sheets 4 Pillow casesmade
expressly forprivatef families, Allordcrsprompt.
ly attended to.
f9y"Families buying their bedding AZ this %.
Establishment may rely on getting good article
and we will in all cases rome m ~ this circnlol
in quality. TOMPKINS HUGHES.
Cincinnati, May T., lSji.-3m.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
Estnte or Jacob sbeet.. ne.,d

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
IN has been duly appointed and qualified ss
administraier-of-the estate of Jacob Sheets.
deceased, late OF PEBBLE 'ounty Ohio.
SOLOMON SHEETS Admir-.
Aug. II 1854. at.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
May 6, 1854.
To the HAT WEARING PUBLIC

RI HE Subscribers having entered into partner
l. ship in the HATING BUSINESS, in the old stand
OK WiiliamF. Hook are now prepared TO take
measures and make any and kinds of HATS, to
order, at as low rates as any establishment in the
west. Mr.. SurFRArNs, being a Practical Halter,
and Mr.. Hawkins beingthe Oldest citizen of Eaton
at this time and having returned with the inten-
ton Of spending the remainder Of his days in the
place of his childhood. hopes by strict attention to
business. to merit a liberal share of the patronage
of the public.
HAWKINS & SUFFRAINS.
n. B. A fine assortment of Hats Of various de-
scriptions now on hand and for sale cheap.
Eaton June 90, 1884.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
LIQUORS.

4 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ofLiquorsof allkinds.
"A pure article, for sale at the wholesale and
retail Grocery Of
ma %. r. s GNNTVGUAM
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
QUEENSWARE.

DI late arrivals we have received a splen
ID did stock of ware, new patterns consisting
in part Of the following, viz;
Gold Band, very desirable pattern, Colifor-
mia Lnstre, Canton Lustrc, Lily Flowered, Ii
lac Psnsey, very pretty style, Purple Jenny
Lind, White Iron Stone, New China Shape,
&c, &c. Beside many other patternstoo nu-
merous 10 mention. Also, common Queens
ware in any quantity which we will repack 10
suit purchasers orScll IN original crates with
discount off.
Our terms areliberal and cannotfailtosui..
Call and examine and we are satisfied nothing
further may be said on the subject.
Also, l00S0 Boxes TumbleIs, in pricesfr ron
30c 10 - 80 per dozen.
Also, Glassware in greatvarietyat asmali
advance OIL PittSbure prices.
DICKSON q LEBETTER,
No. 2l7, Main ST., Cincinnati.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
STOVES.

of all descriptions, Crates and Fronts OF differ
ent sizes and patterns, tosuii almost any Fire
place; Copper and Brass Kettles; Pumps, Lead
Pipe, Zinc &C., &c. Stove Pipe made 10 or
der.
TIN WARE of every description kept con-
stantly on hand. Eaves-Troughs and Spout
ing put up 10 order. All orders for repairs
promptly and thoroughly executed.
Determined not TO be excelled in his efforts
to supply The demand for the articles in which
he is dealing, he will asSiduously endeavor 10
TO furnish wares Of the best quality, and sell
them at the lowest rates at which they can be
afforded in this market.
Old Copper and Cast Iron takenIn exchange
for Ware. u-Shop on The Southeast corner
Of Main and Cherry streets, opposite the Post
Office.
Eaton, July 81, 1854. If.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
Pure CurIcd Hair Mattresses.

We would invite all who are in want of Pure
Curled Hair Mattresses to give us a call, in all
eases we warrant our curled hair MATTRESSES. 4
sample ofthe hair we pu; in each mattrass will.be
shown TO the purchaser, with a number corre-
spending 10 the number of the matt ass. a warrau-
tee viii be given that the hair in the mattrass is
aoual 10 the samrle
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17

FOR SALE,

THE subscriber will sell or very favorable
terms, one, two, or three good dwelling houses
and lots, situated in the town of Eaton.
For particulars enquire at the Grocery of J..
d. Miller, Main street opposite the National
Ho;el.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
ON HAND AGAIN
Progress and Improvement

N1 lTALTEH P. MCABE having
GTs5sG w reopened his STORE in the
new btick bulldog, built expressly for the
purpose Of facilitating bis business, takes
pleasure IN announcing to the public, that he
is ready to supply demands for all articles pe:-
tanning 10 his line Of bushes, such as COOK
ING. PARLOR. and STOP
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17

4 large'assorlment of Cedarware, Earthen.
"A ware, Baskets, &C., just received and fol
sale cheap at the Grocery store of
WILSON u LANIUS.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
Wanted

< 000Bushels OF Flax Seed for which the
c,UUUhighest cash price will he gwen by
WILSON u co.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
o FOR SALE.

THE subscriber informs the public that be
L will furnish On short notice any quantity ot
Building SloGe, such as caps, stills and steps
Call at the well known Stone Quarry o.
Chrisman & Young, % miles from Eaton, or
The Lewi.burg road, r. & J. BRANNAN.
June "a, 1854.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
MATTRASS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Hes. 23 4 IS East Third Street,

South side between Main and Sycamore, adj
joining Manchester's Building
THE subscribers inform their friends
4 and the public generally. that they have IN
lLARGED their Mattrass and Bedding Manufacto-
Iry, and are now prepared to furnish wholesale or
retail goods in their line, Of the very best materi-
ais and on as liberal terms as Anyother establish
ment in the west.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17
WILLIAM wISWELL, Jr

T COOKING GLASS, PORTRAIT & PIC
u ture Mandatory, No. 1919 Main street,
between Third and Fourth streets, Cincinnati,
Looking Glasses, Portrait and Picture Frames
OF every pattern, Mahogany and Gilt Frames
for Pictures cut toSuit any size atshort notice.
Looking Glass Plates put into old flames
Frames repaired and regiIt. All kinds Of or
namentai gilt flames made 10 order and TO fit
pictures. Fine F ench pictures on hand OF
the FIRST quality. Call and exOmine my stock.
May 5, lS52.-ly.*
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-08-17

IN A00 BUSHELS OATS WANTED, for
lU,UUU which the highest price in cash
will be paid, by R. s. CUNNINGHAM.
Butte record., 1854-10-21

The DEATH OF Mas BENTON While the
death OF this moss estimable lady, who, for 50
many years, was an ornament OF " ashington
society, model ct Christian piety, a devoted
WlIe, and the pattern Of maternal affection and
sohcltude, must cast melancholy gloom over
all that were brought within the influence of
her varied attractions, We cannot but express
our sympathy for the hoary headed statesman.
her companion through life who, by this sad
bereavement, has lost the object of his early
love. the wife of his bosom, the partner, friend
and counsellor OF his mature years, aud the
sympathizng guardian Of his old age Col.
Benton, the unbenaing statesman, the uucom-
promising champion of abstract principles, and
the untorgiv,ng political foe has always been
Il kind and devoted father and husband. Mrs
Benton, by her gentleness, her strong, good
sense, her ilnperturbabl good temper, ana the
iiabitual kindness of her manners, had acquir-
ed that influence over her gifted but self wlled
husband, which, IN former years tempered. if
not directed, his many efforts at SUPREMACY in
politics, and proved most beneficial to his re-
putatlon and prospects.
He was, as We believe, in habit of deferrng
to bis wife in almost erything having very
high respect Tor the powers OF her mind, and
receiving CONSTANT daily proofs Of her deep de-
v0u0n and unalterable love. However stormy
tie pubic course OF Colonel Benton NAV have
been, at home AL Was peace ana quiet ami gels-
tlenes> ana affection. Many difference b,
tween Col Benton and his colleagues Of tho
Senate or House Of Representatives was healed
by her soothing mediation, and many bitter
enemy hecame reconcIled to the veteran states
man, frou respect and admiration OF the ex-
altel virtues Of his wife. To her, indeed, ap-
piled the beautiful words, . Blessed be the
peacenakers " While we, il common with
others, grieve al the loss which society and
the country have sustained by the death of
such woman We cannot but fee for Colonel
Benton, who & thus stricken in his old age,
aud lef,, with his orphaned children, to mourn
the deIai iture Of II that made lite source Of
enJoymen; to emf [Phiiadelphia Ledger
Butte record., 1854-10-21

MIcHIGAN.-The Democracy of Michigan
held their State convention at Detroit on the
18th day Of September. and nominated the
Hon. John S Barry for Governor, W. A.
Richmond for Lieutenant Governor, and W
L. Bancroft fer Secretary of State. Mr.
Barry was first elected Governor OF Michigan
1871, when by his election, the then young
State was wrested from the hands of Whigery,
with an impoverished treasury ard FIVE mill
ions in debt. He was reelected to the same
position in '43, and again in '49. By the
sound and wholesome policy of his admins
tration, the credit of the State was restored,
and means adopted for the liquidation of her
Indebtedness. Michigan is now out of debt,
and has a surplus of half a million in the
treasury. His opponent is Kinsley S, Bing-
ham, an Aboltiouist. who was nominated by
a joint convention of wings and a bolitionists
We regard the election of Mr.. Barry as a fixed
fact.
Butte record., 1854-10-21

FURTHER FROM THE INDIAN WAR IN ORi-
GoN.-Rumors reach us per steamer Belle.
says the Humboldt fines, that the vo uutee1s
under Capt Nathan Ouey had reached the re-
cent IndlHh massacre aud had u battle win
the lndiaus, ng five and taking as many
liOfe PRISONERS. among whom was il pretended
cnlei. Who processes To be able tu restore stolen
property and IL otherwise assist The whites
probably with Il view to save his own life
Among HE booty recovered iron the Indians
was Some money and Il silver cup, known 10
nave belonged to the company massacred. -
There are two reports us To the fusure opera
lions OF the volunteers: one is that the!f sun
plies are exhausted, and that they are ab.ut
TO retire; the other, and more probable one Is.
that ihey are pushing IN to attack Il large DO.
dy whose retreat they have discovered by the
AID OF Indian spies The reports aie silent AS
TO the troops under Major H4ller, but they are
supposed to be Cooperating with the volua-
teerS.
INDIGNATION MEETING.-The citizens of
Portland held an Indignation Meeting on the
30th ult in regard to = the late outrages per
petrated by the Indians upon tie pers ms and
property Of the citizens The meeting ex
pressed IT. . decided di9approba5:on ii he oi
fetal conduct ol G L. Curry, Acting Governor
of Oregon:
LIST For not at once cal ing out citizeu sol
diers to protect the incoming iningra ton. ana
revenge the inhuman butcheties wnich hai Al
ready taken pace.
"a In not calling to his aid older and
more experienced men. in whom the citizen
OF Oregon would have had confidence as com
peient TO lead an expe titon against these hos
tile ban Is Of Indian nlaraudefs.
: I'd In passing by our city unnoticed after
the services OF our citizens had been rendered
IN defence Of the lives and property Of our
people.
''4th. In Withdrawing his proclamation up
on the limited and, as it appears to us, insufi-
cient reason assigned in his letter.
Butte record., 1854-10-21

MURDER.-Two men by the name of fIar-
low and smith, were engaged in cutting logs
for the saw mill OF Rabbit Creek, when Har-
low killed Smith with an axe, striking him
five blows on the head with the bit OF an axe
He then concealed the body in some under
brush and returned to his work The bod,,
was discovered by a person who was looking
for cow, Il few rods from where Harlow was
at work The man then started to the mill
for assistance TO take the murderer Harlow
desired hirn to stop as he wished to speak with
INN. but the man put spurs to his horse and
rode to the mill Harov in the meantime
made his escape, and has not since been AIKEN
The murder was committed on the 18th inst
Harlow Is described as being about % years
of ngc, six feet high, broad shoulders. dark
complexion, lately shaved smooth. high cheek
bones, black eyes, large straight nose, and
back hair. When walking inciines head
little forward The citizens of Rabbit Greek
have offered : 500 reward FOR his apprehension
Smith leaves wife and child to mourn his
untimely fate.
Butte record., 1854-10-21

SUGGESTIVE FACTS. Massachusetts, where
the common school system prevails, with a
population of 994 500, has but ,S6l native
born adults who cannot reau or write while
Virginia, which is with without the system,
with population OF less than one half great
er, has - 900 whites who cannot read Lou
isiana, with population Of 255 ,49i whites,
has y ,22l natives who cannot read or write;
while New York. with white population of
3,04S, 3a5, has 1870.
Butte record., 1854-10-21
HORRIBLE MASSACRE AT FORT LARIMfg.
FoRr LEAvENwoRTH, (kansas,) }
SpDtrmbar = IS5f
September ),

September D, 1854
An express has arrived this afternoon from
Fort Larimie, Nebraska Territory, bringing
the most appalling intelligence. 1t appears
that the Sioux Indians, who occupy a large
tract of country surrounding that fort have
repeatedly taken advantage Of the weakness
of the force stationed there, by trespassing on
the property Of overland emigrants, and 9th
erwise annoying them few DAYS previous
to the 10Th of August, one of the tribe delibe
rately shot an OK belonging to a Mormon en-
igrant. This outrage the commanding officer
of the garrison, Lieut.. Flemming, in the alb
sence OF Capt. ketchum, felt boand to notice
as such acts had before occurred The Chief
of the tribe, Bear, said he would give up the
offender, if he was sent for Accordingly. on
the 18th, detachment, under command of
Lieut.. Grattan, consisting Of an interpreter
alsergeant, a corporal, and twenty privates,
went in pursuit OF him. On arriving at the
camp of the Inaians. the offender said he
would rather die than be given up, aud step
ping forward fired an arrow at the soldiers =
The soldiers returned the fire, when the other
Indians commenced feaiul attack There
were about twelve hundred present, and in
less ,h n five minutes they had slaughtered
The entire detachment. including the fearless
Lieutenant IN comnand Only one Indian. the
Oh4elr WAS hiiie l. Inc messenger VINO brings
the report started from Larimie ON the 23d
ult Fort Larimie is very near the Rocky
Mountains, and is about six hundred and thir
ty miles northwest from here 0nly one small
company Of Infantry Stationed there-a
force which military meu tell me is altogether
inadequate. TheSioux is a large and warlike
tribe. capable of bringing into the field eigh-
teen thousand warriors. They have for long
time defed the powers of the garrison, and
have frequently sent in reports that they 2 ere
Butte record., 1854-10-21

ENDING IN SMoKE.-In consequence Of some
recent government acts in the Central Ame
rican Republic of Honduras, the Pope of Rome
excommunicated General Barrundia, the
President When the Bull was rec eived at
Honduras, the General assembled an immense
concourse of people, including the chief dig
nitaries civil and military, and, after reading
the document to them, ra,nmed it into a can
non with bis own hand, pointed the piece
eastward, and fired it eff
Butte record., 1854-10-21
N ationaI Hotel.
AND
ST AGE bEseU SsL.
I D ~ Z HUf T r.
PROPRIETOKS.
NJ. BURROWS.

- Il pN-NtHOf l. NJ. BURROWS.
PROPHIET0KS.
; HE UNDERSIGNED proprietors of the
National Hotel take plasare in annnounc
ing 10 'her numerous friends and patrons,
that until the completion of their new building
n"w III coure Of erection on the former site.
they have erected on the hill, large and
eomnl.dious canvass building for hotel purpos-
es. The table as heretofore, will be found
supplied with all the luxures as well as many
Of the deicacies the market affords or the
c"unfIy produces This, together with the
Bar, which viii az at all times be provided
WITH the choicest liquors aud cigars, is well
caicuipt"d u render this House as numbered
III the mlrgin NJ l.
Travellers will find this house worthy Of
their support, and no exertious will be spared
70 render them comfortable. u47
BANCROFT & BURROWS.
Butte record., 1854-10-21

W. Accounts from Maine state in the vi
cinity Of some Of the burning forests. quiIe a
number Of persons, chiefly females nave be-
come insane, in consequence Of excitement,
the result in the belief that in the condasra-
ton OF the woods, there is a sign Of tie speedy
ending Of the world, in accordance with the
predictions of the Mlileriyss Some Of them
have been sent TO the State Asylum.
Butte record., 1854-10-21

p 'RsoNAL We received visit on wednes-
day afternoon from Jns HARRISON. ESQ. the
gentemanly County Clerk of Plumas. He
WIS down for the purpose of assuming Plu-
mas portion of the Indebtedness of Butte
County, as provided in the bill organizing
Plnmas county P!umas' portion of the in
debtCdness. under the assessment of 1858. is
much smaller than was generally supposed it
would be-anountiug to but 500. This
deducted from the amount Of Indebtedness us
per statement published in April last, reduces
the Indebtedness of Butte county to about
$500. We congratulate the young county
of Plumas on getting off so cheapiy. and hope
she will soon be entirely from Indebtedness,
and be able to build good wagon road from
the American Valley, to the line of Butte
county.
Butte record., 1854-10-21

going to exterminate all the troops stationed
there The country on the route TO California
and Oregon is poorlyirrotected. The only fort
between here and Larimie is that of Kearny,
rn the Plat river, about hall way, so that the
nearest assistance, if any, is three hundred
miles distant