The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-05-30
War Declare ed by 5000 indians.
ST. JosEPH, May lO-S o'clock, P. 4

Col. Vaughn, Indian agen, from Fort
Peirre, arrived in town yesterday evening.
He states that the Indians on the plains
are in very unsettled condition; in fact
assuming a hostile attitude. The Black
Feet, Apaches, and Sioux; Manacunques,
Sansare, and Yanctnos. banded in q
mighty host, and scoffing existing treaties.
have unburied their hatchet, and bid def
ance TO the powers that be. These tribes
combined with the Brulays and Ogalalie
OF the Platte, numbering at a small ealcu-
Iation three thousand warriors, have
thrown up ior,ifcations on Draining Bull.
q, the source Of Grand River, and are not
only ready but anxious to meet any force
that Government may send against them!
Emboldened by the ease with which they
killed our soldiers in the late skirmishes.
! and remarking the terror ever since man.
ifested by the whites in their necessary
intercourse with them. and . scofhng a'
the powers of the United States to dis.
chsrgs them Of their stronghold! The
Asin q abisnes. Riccsrries. Covstres and
Mandatnes. having the fear OF the four ne \
regiments before their eyes. have told their
agent, Col. Vaughn. in council, that they
will not only aid and abet. but furnish ma
terial assistance in subduing their refras
tory brethren.
| Mr.. Culverton and Lewis were taken
prisoners by the Yanch,nos. between For
Union and For, Pierre, but released OF
surrsndsring their effects and promising
to dscamp. The La,ter.named gentleman
10 from ST. Louis.
The Colonel states there is no snow in
the mountains 80 we may expect no ris'
in the river from that quarter.
Indeed, the whole country 10 indebted
to Mr.. Williams for his intrepid daring
and this successful trip. Mr.. Williams
had numerous s.pow vows" with the Sioul
chiefs; they told him that big Bear" ane
sister, and those who murdered tho mai
party is ready to give themselves up to ihs
whites, to be hung or shot. as shall DO de
termined upon. They enquire particular
iy where all the whitefaces were that they
heard so much talk OF, but never seen
why don, they come and fight, and no
talk so much!
Mr.. Williams also reports fires kindlet
upon the highest peaks Of the mountains
which i, signal for a grand combin aiioI
Of all the tribes to adop, measures for thei
safety. They have quantities Of furs ant
are busily engaged in making clothing
mocc asins, &c. They have also beer
providing themselves with provisions
CRYING buffalo meat, &c., for . genera
campaign.
Mr.. Williams reports that many OF ih'
old traders, who have lived in the noun
,ains for twenty years. and have Sloo'
wives and children, are in great lear o
their lives. AZ his party came along, sew
eral OF these traders had been robbed Q
all their stock. Should the war ccm
4 msnee, they will fee TO the States. Mr.
Williams thinks the Crows. Cheyennea
RapahoSs, and probably the Camanche
are banded with the Sioux against tn
whites, although they cay they are no
anxious TO 60 to war with the whites, ou
il the pale faces como they will try thsi
best.
i Mr.. Williams travelled most of the dis
tance from 81. Laramie into .he States, il
the night. and laid by in day time in camp
. being careful in selecting camPing ground
} that the Indians could not surprise him
always placing one or two men on IN
highest points, q mile or more from thel
} csmp, well armed, and with . good sPy
plass 10 keep . look out. His plan
travelling completely deceived the indiana
several bands Of whom they saw abos
sunse. in the nsighborhood of,heir camP'
The Indians supposed they wosld on'
drive lew miles after night and then CAM
Of course they would attack them bsfo'
morning. But Mr.. Williams underssoo
their game exactly. and give them the oil
lin every case. He will start with lare
train Tor Sal, Lake City from Leavsnwor,l
abou, the Is, OF July. He reports Cha
A. Perry, Of our city. in Sal, Lake Ci';
doing first rate and looking finely. woul
probably start for here about the last
MAY or lst oi June. Also, A.C. Brsnhar
Henry Branch: and ethers Of our city,
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