The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-21
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GENERA NEWS.
INTERESTING FROM PLAlSs.-SuRRENDER MUIR
DERERs THE MAIL PARTY, Erc--We copy the following
from the ST. Louis Republican, Of the l4th instant
General Harvey who readers have been already
advised at Fort Pierre previous to his departure
from Fort Laramie made demand upon the Sioux Of the
Platte for the murderers of the mail party lie stated that
he had already visited punishment upon them for the muir
der of Lieutenant Grattan and his command but that
preliminary any conditions OF peace he must have de-
yered TO him those Indians who had committed the
der above alluded to- also the murderers of Gibson.
AT his departure from Fort Laramie, the Indians
sstng chiefly of Sioux into the neghborhood of the
fort and asked leave to encamp there This was granted
them, and hereupon three of the murderers of the mail
party to the fort dressed III full costume painted
for their death song and gave themselves up 10
their expressive language threw their lives for
the good of the tribe. They Red Leaf and Long
Chin the two brothers of the Bear, 'Mattelowan,
who killed in the affair with Lieutenant Grattan and
Spotted Tail, noted brave. At the time ALSO
Red Plume and tue Spotted Elk also in and vol
unfairly offered themselves hostages for the of the
tribe They were all accompanied by their squaws and
at placed under guard Afterwards they were
all brought down to Fort Leavenworth under the charge
of Brevct Major Johnson of the 9Th infantry and escort
Of twenty Accompanying these were Lieutenant W.
d. Smith and Lieutenant Gordon, the latter OF whom only
as far MS Fort Riley
The general disposition of the Sioux of the South
Platte incline peace and their action in this be-
half certainly evinces such feeling They would have sent
in all i've OF the murderers but of them is too i'll to
be moved whilst the other has fled the village In regard
the person who killed Gibson they have already
out TO bring him in and he may be expected be
delivered up. The Sioux OF the North Missouri are how
ever, troublesome and it is expected that the
with them win have to be renewed in the spring The
troops in that quarter have for the present gone into winter
quarters The doing WELL but the horses suf
ferng great deal, and dying very fast.
he position of the United States troops at present
disposed in the Indian couniry, is as follows:
AT Fort Laramie there stationed five companies Of
the 9Th infantry, company capt Hcaths) of the 9th
infantry, and Hows light infantry company.
AT Fort Pierre there six companies OF the I'd IN
fantry and company OF the 9th infantry.
At short distance below Fort Pierre two companies
of the "a Dragons under the command OF Major Graham
have gone into winter quarters.
AT Ionp de Caur there stationed two companies Of
the I'd dragons and one company of infantry.
AT Fort kearney there is only one company OF the 9th
infantry, under the command of Capt Wharton.
The fort at Ash Hollow which temporarily esab-
lished, has been broken up and abandoned.
a. The reports brought in of great deal Of snow
the plains. The game is scarce and travelling severe"
GEs. ALMoSrE-The Washington correspondent of the
Journal Of Commerce says:
Gen. Almonte will soon return TO Mexico after the
rival of his successor and will doubt be prominent
candidate for the presidency under the constitution
position for which he is well fitted by that practical
perence and Knowledge in which Mexican
generally deficient They have educated and inge-
NOUS theorists in any numbers but very few OF prac-
teal talent for. government They are fine dplomatsts
and good writer's upon general politics and history but
fail in practical application of their abilities"
CLosED.--We learn from the Albany papers that the
Erie canal has closed for the season.
TIE INDIAN couYTRy-The Bellevue (Nebraska) Young
America has Information that the Sioux Indians propose
peace with their old and inveerate enemies the Omahas
and expresses qualification at the prospect Of speedy
termination Of the warfare which has long disturbed
that frontier.
Hon T. H. BAIY--Judge Bayly, of Virginia, has ar
rived at Charleston, en- route for Havana.
LIBERAL BEqUrsrs.-The New London Comm Star
says:
"WrLI or JONATHAN Corr Eso--We have been permitted
TO copy the following items from the will of this gentle
They embrace all matters Of public interest lie be-
queatled as follows:
$4,000 Episcopal do $4,000; First Baptist do, $4,000
second do do, $4,000 third do. do, $4,000; First Meho
dist do $4,000 second do do, $4,000; New London Sea-
mans Friend Society $500; the Cent Society, $4,000
poor in the almshouse, $4,000. Total, S1s500i
"We understand that Mr. Colts entire property amount
ed to about 100000
EFFECTS OF srRITuALrsM-A Philadelphia correspondent
writes;
yesterday morning young named John Crow
ley residing with his parents in Mechanic street.
rested charged with commtnga murderous assault upon
his mother as she lay in bed. The weapon used was n
Ratchet with which he inflicted two blows--a one
the back of the head and another the forehead
Fortunately the weapon dull, death must have
ensucd After inhicng the blows be ran into the street,
and with his hands all covered with blood, made his way
to the mayors Office where as he said, be desired pro-
lection 1t is rumored that his mind has become diseased
| through the influence Of spirualsm."
TIM COTTON cRoP.There is every appearance that the
cotton crop Of this viii exceed that Of any previous
year. Estimates vary (bu they high from three and
a quarter to three and half millions of bales.
TnE KANSAS TROUBLES At Az rsD.-The following des-
patch has been received from St Louis
"A despatch dated Independence, 18TH says that the
trouble at Lawrence has been settled by the people proms
ing to deliver the Offenders and obey the laws Of the Ter
to and to recognise the governor SUCH and conduct
themselves in future lawabidng people They refuse
however to deliver up their The volunteers from
Missouri had dsbanded and returned.
Colonel Cummings superintendent of Indian affairs ar
rived at Council Bluffs yesterday from the Black Feet coun-
try, having concluded treaties with several tribes
SHAwLs-Tho Brooklyn Eagle thinks shaNls should be
worn for the following rhyming reasons
II you 10 be in fashion, shawl II TO Ia
dies an attraction, shawl If to sheep and
terror like shanghas in full feather rags upon
the heather wear shawl il your hips are badly mould