, 1855-11-16
The Indian War.

SLAUGHTER, with such slaughter, has con-
verted the war in this vicinity, and we be-
lieve west of the Cascades, into one of a
defensire character on the part of the In
dians
+ The forces under command of Capt.
MALoNEY, now consists of portion of reg
ulars from the post at Steilacoom compa-
ny B, Capt G, HAYS company D, Capt.
W. II. WALLACE ; company H, Capt. C.
C. HEwTT-all Of the 1st regiment of
Washington territory volunteers, and Capt.
EAroN's company of Puget Sound Rangers.
Since the battle on White riEer, there
has been no engagement with the Indiuns.
On Tuesday, Nov 9Th, so we are informed,
a detachment OF regulars, under Lieut..
SLAUGHTER, proceeded to South prairie,
together with so volunteers under Capt,
HAYS, and, when approaching the crossing
Of the Puyallup river, had running fight
with the Indians. The advance, attempt
ing TO cross the river, were attacked, from
an ambush, by those devils, and JoHN Ed
GAR, of this county, guide, was shot through
the luugs-thc ball passing out and severe
ly wounding ADDISON PERHAM, of Pierce
county, one Of the train. After crossing
the river, they were again fred into from
an ambuscade, and two privates were
wounded. On coming out into the proi-
rie, corporal MoGEK was wounded by buck
shot. The Indians instantly fed after
firing None were killed, but at first Mr..
EDGAR was supposed to be mortaIly wound
ed,-he still lives, however, and we are
happy to learn that strong hopes are en-
tertaned Of his recovery.
The swollen condition Of the Puyallup,
White and Green rivers, have, we fear,
put an end to active offensive operations in
this section. In. order to keep open com
munication with Steihcoom, Capt. MALo-
NEY has established himself at Mr.. MoNr-
GoMERY's place, and bis force is now so dis
posed, that the hostile indians are sup
posed to be hemmed in and We sincerely
hope that starvation will accomplish what
their treacherous cowardice prevents our
gallant soldiers from effecting-we need
not say, their enttre annihiLatiOn.
In another column, will be found the hor-
rid recital Of the massacre Of women and
children on White river, by lot Of fends
under command Of LEscHI, NELSON, and
others. The names of those who took part
in this massacre have been given to the So
perintendent Of Indian affairs, and proper
condign punishment (if that were possible to
be invented for such hdeous guilt, must ul-
timately be meted out to these detestible
brutes. .l
In this connection, when we speak Of ex-
terminating Indians, we allude, Of course, to
those tribes who have begun this war-who,
in violation of treaties treacherously and by
surprise, have murdered our fellow citizens
mangled and butchered defenseless women
and children, and, not satisfied with the muir
der, have shown their malignity Of heart and
baseness of purpose, by outrages, too horrid
to recite, upon the lifeless corpses Of their
victims.
We have heard that some friendly Indians
have rendered their services to ferret ont,
and bring in, these murderers The lives of
white men are too valuable to sacrifice in
this manner, (hunting out these concealed
wretches and it would seem hardly in keep
ing with the spirit of the age, to employ
blood-hounds yet, economy, humanity, self
protection, and a regard for the blood of
christian and civilized men, would seem to
dictate that a repetition of these outrages
should be prevented by any means in our
power-that our citizens shouldnot continue
to be subjected to the murderous attacks Of
a cowardly concealed foe, who kills his vic
tim by stealth, or only when at the greatest
advantage. If these brites are to be hunted
out, to save this country and age from an
other exhibition of Florida experience, and
The services of these Indians, above referred
TO, can be relied on, we think that it would
be expedient and humane to secure them.
Up to this hour nothing has been heard
'f the operations of the force under Brig.
Gen. RAINS. Should any thing reach us be-
ore we go to press, we will givejt imme-
lately to our readers. Williams express is
nomentarily looked for, and it is confidently
ioped that hewill bring some news from the
Yakima country. On Sunday night, 4th