, 1856-08-01
Late and Important News!

{ had succeeded in making treaty with the
hostile Indians east Of the Cascade noun.
tains, aud was on his way in with 1900
warriors, whom he designed placing upon
'hc reserve in Oregon territory. We, at
the time, regarded it as an cxtravagant and
improbable story, and did not even design
giving it a passing notice, but it seems
that the volun GERS have been able to ind
some hostile Indians, independent of those
whom Col. WRIGHT has cndeavored 10 con
ciliatc.
Col SHAW, with some two hundred men,
had an engagement with 400 Indians in
the Grand Ronde on the 18th Of July.
The Indians were completely routed. The
fight commenced with charge led by
Shaw in person. The Indians made a
stand at first, but were soon shattered by
the impetuous shock of the volunteers.
The fight was kept up for the space of l6
miles in a southeast direction over the
prairie. TheSenemy were forced to aban-
don their pack animals, 225 of which, with
full packs on, fell into the hands of the vol
untecrs. The fight was very hot for sever
al hours, revolvers and dubbed rifles being
used. The enemy were commanded by the
son of PeepeumoxmoX and Stock Whitley.
Forty Indians were slain-29 dead bodies
of Indians were counted upon the spot
where the fight commenced, and the train
captured.
Three of Col SHAw's command were kill
cd in this engagement, to.wit:-Mr. VIM.
HOLMES of this county, ( shot through the
heart while engaging two Indians in hand
to hand fight, J and Messrs. Tuly and r.
vine, of Clarke county. We have but im-
perfect Information OF the wounded. S.
ENsIGN of this county was shot through
the nose; LILLY, arm broke and struck over
the head; DowNIE, from Steilacoom, slight
| ly wounded, and member Of MAXoN's
company-name unknown.
Many women and children were taken
prisoners, but afterwards released. Ten
warriors were also captured, who are now
in SHAw's camp.
The Indian pack train captured, con-
tanned vast amount of provisions-some
sugar, coffee, and much flour, with large
amount of dried roots and Indian provis-
ions also some powder and lead, and u
number of American mules with American
pack saddles.
After the battle Col SHAW returned to
Mill creek. We learn that he designed
putting up block-house, and maintaining
his position.
Major LAYTON, Of the Oregon volunteers,
and Capt. Corr, Of Col. SHAw's command,
also had an engagement with the hostile
indians near the head waters Of Burnt
river on the 18th aud 10th July. The
Indians were defeated, and it is supposed
that some Q or II were killed. Capt.
Corr lost two killed-we do not know
their pames. After this occurrence, Capt.
Corr effected junction with Col. SHAw's
command
Capt. HENNEss, of this county, and Capt.
MAxoN, of Clarke county, are on their way
in, by way of the DalIes, with their COM
panies.
For the above information, we are main
ly indebted to Adjt. Gen. TnroN, who re-
ceved letter from Col. SHAW, and to Mr.
n. B. CoFFEY, Of the volunteer forces, who
left Col. SHAw's camp on the 26th ult
We can learn nothing definite in regard
to the movements of the regulars under
Col. WRcHT.
1t is rumorcd that other tribes are seri-
ously thinking of becoming hostile, but not
knowing definitely the facts, we refrain, for
the present, from giving publicity to re-
ports. We still hope for the best, though
VIC know not what the end may be.
This is decidedly the best and most de-
cisive blow the enemy have received on the
east of the mountains, and will be followed
up by the volunteers.
Col SHAW writes for more troops, to re-
place those coming in upon expiration Of
service. The volunteers are in good health,
and have plenty of supplies.
Two hundred men, to serve for six
months, will be called for to support the
force under Col. SHAW, and replace those
whose term of service is expiring.
E9- The "Ploneer" company, formerly
commanded by Cant WHITE. and latterly