The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-11-09
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more Depreciation. ON the TrontisrI

more DcpreAasisns ON the Erontisry
We learn that there arc unmistaksble indi-
cations OF general hostile feeling amongst
the Indians along our northern frontier, and
that the impunity which has hitherto attend
cd their ouirages inspires them with conf
dence in, their attempted repetition.
A special messenger has arrived from Spirit
Lake with dispatches for Governor Lowe,
representing that the Indians are collecting
in larger numbers than ever upon our from.
tiers. The tone and bearing Of these indiana
10 bold, insolent and threatening, and they
have already committed numerous depreda-
tions upon the property Of the white settlers
in the vicinity of Spirit Lake. The horses
and cattle Of the citizens disappear mysteri-
ously, and in several instances il has been
ascertained that they were stolen by tho In
dams.
Miss Gardner, one Of the captives taken
and released in the Spring of 1857 is again
living at Spiri, Lake, aud recognizes amongst
these Indians some Of Ink pa dukah's band
who we're engaged in the butchery Of our CIT
izens that winter, and by whom she and 9TH
ers were taken captive. The danger Of SINH
lar hostili,ies 10 regarded as imminent, and
settlers are standing on guard day and night
and will continue to do so till military force
shall be sent for their relief and protection.
We are happy to learn that they will not
be kept in suspense nor disappointed in their
hopes Of aid from the Governor. Upon the
Of the intelligence that our fellow
citizens were again exposed to the peril OF
the bloody scenes enacted winter before last
in the vicinity Of Spirit Lake, Gov. Lowe
issued orders to Captin Martin OF
the Frontier Guards, requiring him to march
with bis company Of about City men with all
possible dispatch to the scene of danger
Captain Martin is directed to take no offen-
sive measures Of hostility against the Indians
unless such measures are absolutely necessa-
ry for the protection and safety Of the set
tiers. He is required, however, to notify all
the Indians in that vicinity, whether hostile
or friendly to leave the State, and in case Of
their neglect or refusal to leave, be is in
structed TO drive them out Of tho State at oil
hazards; and he is especially enjoined to
make every possible effort to capture Ink-pa-
du-kah and AZ many of his tribe as can be
identified rs implicated in the massacres of the
spring Of 1857, in order that they may be
dealt with according to law.
By Inv enacted last winter il is made the
duty OF the Governor to afford protection to
the frontier settlements against the incur
sions Of hostile Indians until adequate pro-
tection should be provided by the Federal
Government. Notwithstanding the fact that
scores Of our citizens were mAssacrsd by the
Indias, and that their surviving friends and
relatives petitioned the President for redress
and protection, the Federal Government has
never raised finger toward affording either.
So the law of last winter still remains in
force, and the duty Of the Federal Govern
ment is devolyed upon the Governor Of the
State of Iowa.
1t is very generally believed by those who
have the best facilities for knowing, tina,
there is a malignant and settled hostility in
the breasts Of inkpadnkah and the indiana
who are under his control, against the whites
and that they are determined to wreak their
hostility on our exposed frontier settlements
We understand that Gov. Lowe has made tn,
most urgent representations OF the perilou'
tive at Washington, and we would unite viii
him, on behalf of our people, in demanding
the prompt interposition Of the Genera
Government for the protection OF our from.
tier.