New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-09
RESCUE OF A WOMAN ABDUCTED By
INDIANS.
r,om Tie s. Pssl (lii.aao.aJ Poser, Mag 81.


of the Mississippi arrived in this city last evening
fl n the Sioux Agency, the steamer Minnesota, ae
ccupGried by Mr.. Margaret Ann Marble, Que oi w"
women taken prisoneT BY the Indians at Spirit Lex
wa IL March sasi, ara wi ose release from captivity
has been briefly noted In our paper. From Mr. Fian-
crau we learn some very interesting facts connected
with the captivity of Mrs Marble aud her associates
MIS- Marble states that on the l3ih OF March last
rarty If Indians came 10 the residence Of her hus-
band az Spirit Lake. Iowa, murdered hlal, and took
her IF Us prisoner then camp, IN the vicinity Of
H.. Lake. At the camp she found NIs. Thatcher,
Mrs Noble and a Miss Gardiner, all of whom hsd
been taken prisoners by the Indians in their attack on
the settlers az the Lake. Ars. ThArchers husband
bad escaped being Killed by temporary absence; So
with MIS-. Mobiles. Miss Gardner entire family had
been murdered.
lrtdiaiely, and proceeded TO Heron Lake, distant
about - miles where they encamped and ett tneU
sCuaws end prisoners. and started on Al eNp"hituu
Mr. Marble suppOses, 10 the DeS MONIES. at Spring
field where they committed other murders. They re-
tuned to the camp at Heron Lake IN about ten days
with large lot Of powder, dry goods, guns, horses
&c all Of which had been secured 10 their attack on
SPRINGFIELD On tile next day after their return the
Indians broke up their camp and started westward
TLtv were on the march every day for upward OF
month ard only rested at Skunk Lake, west of the
Big Sioux River, and about l25 Mules northwest OF
SrIrit Lake Mr. Marble estimated the distance
travelled at four or FIVE hundred niles probably owing
10 the tortuous pursued by the Indians 10 avoid
pursuit she thinks they arrived al Skunk Lake
about the Isl OF May. Here they remained hye days
when the fortunate Circumstance TRANSFERRED which
Iesutcd in the release of Mrs Marble from captivity
In relation 10 the trials and sutengs of the unfortU
nate females during the journey TO Skunk Lake, Mrs
Marbles narrative Is deeply Interesting and calcu-
lated 70 tr the heart ct the most indifferent with
feelings Of horror indignation and desire for Justice, if
uot reveUge upon the cowardly murderers.
Immediately on starting from Heron Lake, Mrs.
Marble states that herself and associates We're forced
10 carry heavy packs and perform the degrading and
al. in fle
he was compelled 70 carry consisted Of two bags OIL
shot each weighing % pounds Ontop OF this heavy
load which this weak, llused and distracted woman
was forced 10 carry, placed the additional weight
If an Indian uchn of three fOsr years Of age
The snow was very deep; the prisoners were bat
thnly clad and most Of the time suffering from hun
ger. The warm clothing they had ON them when they
were matle prisoners taken from them by the
squaws and in its place they received but scany sup
NV llsuited to the weather and the exposure they
were forced to undergo. AT times, the unfortunate
captive would fall Ia the gIouod exhausted and utterly
utabe 10 proceed further Then the inhuman wretches
woud place the muZZle of loaded gun at her head,
and threaten her with Instant death unless she would
| in HI diatey continue her weary march. When
horse stolen at the settlements, would die, or be
killed by the Indians or food the prisoners would be
allowed 10 recruit their exhausted strength by sup
ply Of horse flesh, but with these exceptions they
81 fcred gre atty from want OF tood, and were gad 10
snatch M the bones thrown down by the Indians after
their repast Mrs Marble states that they were often
forced to the wug-athers plucked from the ducks
shot bv the Indians and sh1veed before the fire to
| save themselves from starvation
Wien the Indians would encamp for the night, the
captives were compelled TO carry wood aud water,
| and build fires, and put up the tepees, &c. They
| weIe however, never allowed 10 prepare the food.
At first they very naturally rebeled at the treatment
they received, but the Indians beat them with clubs
into submission to their orders. Mrs. Marble states
that che soon discovered that the Only way TO secure
herself from i'll treatment was 10 perform the duties
assieut her with cheeruness and alacrity. Herself
N,hle lis
ard were treated kindly than their associate,
Mrs. Thatcher, who was in delicate health and utterly
unable 10 90 the amount of work required OF her. This
led 10 most tragic and horrible occurrence, when the
| party crossed the Big Sioux.
They arrived al this stream about fifteen days after
| leaving Heron Lake. The Indians cut down several
trees each side of the river ard thus made bridge
across IT, Wher Mrs Thatcher attempted 10 cross,
she was thrown into the rver she succeeded in swim
ming 10 within q short distance of the other side, when
one If the udians deliberately shot her through the
head killing her instantly. The body OF the uniortu-
nate woman was l., floating in the stream Her death
| WIGS hailed by the Indian women with loud shouts OF
10Y and exutation. The feelings Of the surviving
prisoners at this horrd murder cannot be imagined
They behed in Mrs. Thatcher death the fate reserved
| for them, when overpowered by fatigue, they would
DC unable TO proceed.
| About five days after the party reached Skunk
Lake two Lac.quPare Indians, Oh their Spring hust,
made their appearance at the camp of lnkpa-dutahs
band They were well received by the chief and his
| followers feast followed, at which the Indians re-
lated their exploits at Spirit Lake, boosted of the muir
ders they had committed, the goods they had stolen,
| &c.
The Lac.qui- Parle Indians remained in the camp all
night keeping a very sharp lookout They informed
Mr.. Flandrau Of the movements of lnkpa-du-tah,
who they epprehended, would attempt violence. The
next morning, having learned that the Indians had
three white women in the camp, they made propo-
son to purchase one of the captives After cOnsd-
cradle gotiation, Ink-padu-tahs band consented to
mart with Mrs Marble in consideration of receiv-
=, 1Ot NJ kefs key d n
small supply of Indian irinkets The two indians inn
ediateIy started homeward with Mr.: Marble, and
arry ed at Lac-qui-Pare on the 10Th Of May On the
Journey occupying ten days they treated Mrs. Marble
with great kindness, furnishing her with warm cloth
ing carrying her streams and providing her with
food.
On arriving at Lac-quParle the two Indians, who
are brothers and known az Gray Foot and Roaring
Cloud. placed Mr. Il. in their fathers lodge, where
she was treated with equal consideration and Kindness
Here she remained until hessrs. Williamson ana
Bggs, missionaries, arrived and removed her TO the
agency at YELLOW Medicine. After lew days rest,
with the families at the Agency and Fort Rdgey, she
started for 81. Paul in company with Mr.. Flandrau,
and anyed at the Fuller House last evening:
Mr. Marble is about % years of age, OF medium
size. ard very pleasant looking. She is native Of
Dark County, Ohio, and moved TO Michigan about
two years ago. :,
She has been twice married. Her first husbands
name was Phips. After his death, she snarrled Mr..
Marbl. with whom she removed to Linn County,
Iowa. and ultimately 10 Spirit Lake, in Dickson
County Mr.. NJ is in a very destitute condition; her
husband has been murdered, and a. TO whether her
parents are alive OF not, she is ignorant. We trust
ibose who are blessed with supply of this worlds
goods will contribute literally in aid Of this unfortunate
woman. The priyaons she has undergone, and her
present destitute condition, commend her 10 the CON
sideration Of the benevolent. Amy money forwarded
10 her address at the Fuller Honse will reach the
proper Destination.
Nr. FlandIau has adopted the most energetic means
to secure the release Of Mrs Noble and Mrs Gardiner
On the sd be dispatched party Of Tusty Indians to
Skunk Lake, with four horses and wagon, and pro-
y!d.d them with everything necessary to secure the
,si[oss ~ tho remaining captiyes bY ransom The