The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-10-21

Co-resp ondence OF The Pioneer and pemcrst
Sioux FALLS CRY, ID. T., /
Sentemher 40 lS5S. 4

September 80, 1885.
lndisposition has compelled me Tor the
present TO postpone my trip to james and
vcrmillion Rivers, as contemplated in my
last letter TO you. In lieu thereof, however,
have the promise OF description OF the
country from gentlemen now on tour Of
observation TO that section, which ! shall
forward TO you upon their return.
The Yancton Indians have paid US mum
Der of nocturnal visits during the past few
weeks, and have succeeded in running of IA
couple of horses, and, We fear, eleven head
of cattle The former were cut loose from
the stakes to which they were picketed, and
no doubt taken Immediately across the
Sioux, into Indian territory, and run OIL to-
ward the Missouri and head Of james rivers,
where the Indians make their winter camps.
The cattle have been missing for about a
week, and although those in search have
been as yet unable to find any trace OF them,
there is Il possibility that they may have
merely s,rayed away, and are still at large
upon the prairie. A party started out from
here week ago, in search Of the thieves,
and made circuit Of about forty miles
around, but without success. Indians are
usually not very sparing Of horse,fcsh, e.
pecialy il they have just stolen it; and be
ing upon their own ground. with twenty
four hours start, they were probably fifty
miles on the road toward their homes ere
the scouting party left in pursuit. In view
of the numerous outrages and thefts com.
mitted hereabouts Of late, the citizens are
about organizing company Of fifty mounted
rangers, for their own protection and my
word for it, with City such specimens OF
sharp shooters as have within the past
few weeks seen In the Sioux Valley, well
mounted and armed. il will 60 hard with
six times their number Of fancton braves
lmodern for horse-thieves,) should they come
together on the prairie
have been somewhat repaid for my dc
tention in this place, by celebration and u
convention which have been held here. The
"jubiIation was gotten up in honor OF the
laying of the Atlantic Telegraph, and
consisted of general meeting of the
citizens upon Jarre,ts Hill,'-a mound
rising to the height Of couple OF
hundred feet just back Of town, ION which,
blythe bye, most magnificent view OF the
" falls and surrounding country is had
presenting a panorama Of valley beauty
seldom metz and the discharge Of abou,
two hundred guns, u few seasonable remarks,
sundry sentiments, and mountains OF cheers,
in honor of the Telegraph, the President,
the Queen, and three times three for the
beautiful Sioux Valley, the home OF their
adoption. Altogether, although impromptu
in its getting up, il was as hearty and joy
ous an outburst Of gladncss at the success
of the enterprise az any Of the many cele
brstions throughout the country.
The Conven. ion was q meeting Of del.
cgates from different portions Of the Terri
tory, convened To effect primary organize
ton. A number Of resolutions were adopted
q memorial addressed to Congress, touching
the necessity for fort in the Sioux Valley.
An election was ordered, TO be held on the
first Tuesday in September, for members to
constitute Legislature, or Convention. TO
adopt a code Of laws for the government Of
the Territory until their permanent organl'
zation by Congress the Legislature to M
semble on the second Tuesday in October.
Numerous very good speeches were made
and some very good suggestions Tor future
action. Altogether, degree Of intellect
and sound reasoning on political questions
was exhibited, which had scarcely expect
81 10 find in country 10 lately settled.
Those who Las, Spring arrived IN time TO
put in crops, are now harvesting the reward
Of their labors. yesterday noticed quite
patch Of Tobacco ana Sorghum 10 one
field. Both appeared to be doing well--the
former having attained height of three
feet, II took the trouble 10 dsmouD, and 90
over to it,, and the stalks Of some Of the
latter had grown TO height Of, ] should
Judge, sixteen feet A number Of farmers
have informed me Of their intention during
the next season, 10 grow the Sorghum" in
sufficient quantity 10 manufacture molsssS
for transportation.
Yo1rs, &c, g. J. A