The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-10-28

Correspondence u The Pioneer and Democrat
CHIPPEWA AGENCY, Oct. IL, 1858.
This agency Is located on the North
bank OF the Grow Wing river, about five
miles above its junction with the Mississip-
pi, and is also on the Indian Reservation.
The settlement here is comprised Of few
resident traders, with their families, the in
terpreter and the agent, who have erected
for dwellings and purposes Of trade, eight
or ten houses, among which is the Office and
residence Of the new agent, Maj. LYSpR.
The agents house forms striking contrast
with most Of the others, for its neatness and
other appearances Of civilization.
The annual payment Of goods and money to
Indians, which takes place to day, is usually
the occasion of large collection Of whisky
dealers, gamblers, thieves, &c. ; the result
OF which is. that the Indians are soon rob-
bed Of their money and their senses. Two
years ago, l stroled up here to witness the
payment, and such scene of drunkenness
and rowdyism prevailed as might be ex.
pected where no restrictions are imposed on
the Indian whisky dealers. But the new
agent, Maj. LYsDE, during his adminstra-
ton, so far, has given notice that he should
punish to the full extent, all violators of the
law; consequently, marked change is ap-
parent since i was last here.
Col. CULLEN, the present efficient Super
intendent, arrived here the latter part of last
week, with forty thousand dollars. He was
accompanied by the Hon. w. w. KINGS
BURY and Mr.. JouS FARRrsGros. The
Colonel and his party arrived at Little Falls
on their way here, and put up for the night
at the Northern Hotel. About one o'clock
at night, desperate attempt was made by
band Of thieves to murder some of the
party and take the money. A pistol shot
was fired through the window, which came
within few inches of Mr.. HARRINGTON :
head, who was at the time guarding the
money, and rush was made at the same
time by party in the bar room, to effect an
entrance to the room where the money was
kept, but owing to the courage of Mr.. FAR.
RINGros, and the presentation OF his reyol-
vers. they were kept back until some of the
good citizens arrived, after which the ban.
di,ti decampcd.
Col. CULLEN, expecting TO be followed up
by these desperadoes, to the payment and
with a determination to keep at distance
all evidoers has like "Old Hickory" taken
the responsibility, and declared martial law
Under the operasion of this act, one whisky
seller was put under guard this morning,
and the soldiers are in pursuit of Others
suspected. Any one wishing or having any
business here, must procure pass from the
Superintendent, or he will be put in duyance
rie. Nothing but such energetic action
would ettectually dispose Of these outlaws.
Everything here connected with the In.
dian Department seems to be well systema-
TIED, and is conducted with good deal of
business order The Mississippi and Mile
Lac Indians are to be paid here today, and
tomorrow the Superintendent will proceed
to Leech Lake. about seventy miles from
here, where he will pay the Otter Tail and
Pillager bands. If any thing occurs ca
route, worthy OF note, | will drop you line.
Madison.