Washington sentinel., 1856-05-20

soon all will depart TO the hunting grounds pre-
pared for them las they believe) by the Great
Spirit. May they all be as sincerely mourned
as was the squaw ofwhose funeral obsequies we
have given faint idea to the reader Requi-
escat IN pace.
The NJ massacre mt the Cascades.
1t will be recolecied that by the last mail
we recorded intelligence of the capture of the
Cascades by the Indians and their subsequent
defeat. The following list Of the killed i copied
from the Oregonian:
Kilted-B. w. Brown and WIFE James Wat
kins, boy; Henry Hager, German; George
Griswold; Jake Kyle, German boy Jacob
White, German; Bourbon, half breed; James
Sinclair, of Hudson Bay Campany; Dick Tur-
pin, colored; two soldiers, Norman Palmer
Calder Wood
founded. George Watkins, severely; Jacob
Ronse, mortally; Martin Baiy James Lindsay,
John Chance, jesse, and James A lgin, slight
ly; James Snooks Mr. Moffat, Fletcher Muir
ply, Henry Kyl two soldiers names nnknown,)
and Mr. Hendricks.
Houses Burned -Johnsons, Hamilton's, Will
sons, Bishops, Chenoweth's, Pa!mer's, Brad
fords new store-house, Sheppards house, Bush's,
Watkins, Browns, Bradiord's Bradford's saw
lbii OulHouScS, MCNdit d dtl v dlluefDOOI b.
Gallant Conduct OF the Re guIars.
We learn that when the steamer Mary, says
the Oregonion, arrived at the Dalles, the regu-
lars under command Of Colonel Wright bad left
and were FIVE miles out on their march to
Walla-Walla that when the express reached
Colonel Wright with news that the Cascades
was attacked by the Indians, he ordered right
about face, and marched back with all possible
despatch, to rescue the place. We are told
that Colonel Wright crowded a portion of his
command upon the steamboats, without any
further supplies than what the men had in their
knapsacks; that there was not a moment lost
but everything done which could facilitate the
speed of the soldiers and effect an early rescue.
We are told that when the steamers reached
the Cascades, Colones Wright and Steptoe,
with their several commands, led the charge
personally against the enemy in most gallant
manner. Such conduct is worthy of all praise
but not we suppose, what General Wool would
approve. 1t is fortunute that General Wool
was not here, and that the 9th regiment was
under command of such officers as Colonels
Wright and Steptoe have proved themselves to
be, not only in this instance but in many other
hard fought battles. All honor and praise to
these officers and those under their command;
they have manifested the rne spirit of the sol
dier, and are worthy of the name.
LATEST FROM THE CASCADEs.--We learn
from j. O'Neill, says the Oregonian, who is
just over from Vancouver, that news came
down yesterday that 1000 Indians were ap-
preaching upon the Dalles from the north, and
were within ten miles Of that place. Also, that
Mr.. Pearson, the mountain expressman, had
followed the trail of the Indians who were de-
feated at the Cascades, some ten miles towards
the Dalles. There is no doubt therefore, but
that those Indians who destroyed the Cascades
have gone back to the main body of Kamaikn's
Indian War In Washington Territory.
Hostility Of the Sound IndidnS.--The follow
ing is copied from the Puget Sound Courier:
Information has been obtained through friend
ly Indians that the Sound Indians who are hos
tile, expect reinforcement from the east side
of the mountains in few weeks. The Indians
are still breaking out upon the settlements in
all parts OF the country. On the 4th Of March,
the savages fred upon Mr.. John Bra ', while
in the field blowing, but who with his ..inily al
most miraculously escaped. Mr.. b. was ac
by his wife, who drove the OK team
attached to the pillow. In one corner of the
field we're deposited their children,a boy of three
years of age, and babe. When the Indians
fired, Mrs. B. ran for her children, and by the
directions of her husband darted into the brush
and attempted to reach the house. Mr.. B.
caught up the boy, and started to reach the
house by crossing the field. The savages fol-
lowed him on horseback, and fired at him some
seven or eight times. Some of the Indians were
within ten steps of him when they discharged
their guns. One load from a shot gun took ef.
feet in Mr.. b. hand and the boys hip but not
producing dangerous wound. Mr.. b. finally
succeeded in reaching his house and procuring
a gun, when the Indians retired. His wife lay
In the bushes till the Indians had
OPERATIONS IN THE YAKIMA CoUNTRY.-The
only news we have received, saws the Oyeoo
nidn, from Colonel Cornelius command is, that
they had crossed Snake river, had a fight with
a small band Of Indians, killed several and
drove the remainder into the mountains
Kamaikin had crossed the Columbia at the
Priest rapids with his warriors. Colonel Cor
nelius was in pursuit Of them. The lst regi.
ment of Oregon Volunteers are now probably
in the Yakima country, where we hope to hear
from them soon. We have no fears for their
men in such cause can cut their
way through all opposition.
Latest News from the Rogue River War
Advance Of Col. Buchanan's Com I'M and
The Volunteers and Citizens ReIeased-
Fight with the indians-Their Defeat
and Fltght-Destruction OF their Huts
and stores, &c, &c.
We have been permitted to inspect a letter
received by gentleman in this city from an
officer of the United States army, operating
against the hostile Indians in the Rogue river
country 1t is dated April 18th, from the camp
at the mouth Of Rogue river, aud gives some
interesting information with regard to the war,