The Nevada Democrat., 1857-11-04
The late Massacre on the Plains-AdditiOnal
Particulars.


The late Massacre on the Plains-AdditiOnai
= Particulars.
BY the arrival Of immigrants at Los Angeles
we have full confirmation Of the late reported
massacre of the immigrant train near the Santa
Clara river, and some additional particulars Of
the outrage. It was known that another COM
pany was travelling few days behind the one
that was massacred, and fears we're entertained
that they too would be cut of. This latter
company, however, at last accounts had passed
the dangerous portion of the road, and stopped
to recuit their stock. They passed within a
few miles of the place where the butchery occur
red, and we're subject to many annoyances from
to conduct them through the Indian country.
The interpreters seemed to be on friendly terms
with the Indians, and assisted them in levyiug
contributions upon the immigrants An attack
was made by the Indians upon the train, near
the Muddy, and 326 head Of cattle run of. At
this point the interpreters left the train, and
they had no further trouble with the Indians.
1t appears that from the time they left Salt
Lake, the immigrants were more in fear Of the
Interpreters than of the indians. They manag-
ed to get through with their lives, but between
the interpreters and Indians they lost great
share Of their property.
The train which was so cruelty masacrsd
was under the charge of Capt. Baker, from
and VIM. Baker, son Of the Captain, were also
in the train. 1t is stated that VIM. Baker es-
capped from the massacre, bnt was afterwards
murdered on the Muddy by some Indians, In the
presence of three Mormons, who represented
that they we're unable to save his life. The hf-
teen children whose lives were saved, were TAX
en- to Cedar City, Mormon town not far from
the place Of the massacre. The eldest Of these
is little girl only six years old, and it was
probably the intention not to spare the life of
any one old enough to give any particulars of
the butchery.
The most probable reason assigned for the
massacre, is this: The train stopped some weeks
near Salt Lake City, and the men were very free
in expressing their opinion Of the Mormons.
Feeling perfectly secure in their arms and num-
bers, they are said to have been reckless and
would commit little acts of annoyance for the
purpose Of provoking the Saints, and seemed
to set at defiance all the powers that could be
brought against them. These imprudences we're
doubtless the cause Of the whole company with
the exception of the fifteen Infants, being saugh-
tered. A portion Of the property belonging TO
the company was in possession Of the Indians,
and Mormon elder was seen riding horse
which belonged to Mr. Slas Edwards The
Mormons were on the most friendly terms with
the Indians, which goes far to implicate them in
this horrid work. The massacre occurred on
on the 18th of September, about three hundred
miles from Salt Lake, near the outskirts of the
Mormon settlements. One hundred and eigh-
teen persons in all were murdered, of whom
fifty-six were men, the others were women aud
children. Their bodies were left unburied.
This cruel and sanguinary affair demands q
searching investigation by the Federal govern
ment, in order that the perpetrators may be
brought to punishment. The dangers to which
the emigrants travelling over the Salt Lake
route are exposed, are now fully known, and
energetic and efiectual measures must be ad-
dapted by the government to protect the lives
AID property of its citizens upon this national
! highway.