The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-07-07

seemed 10 have been on the watch Coz their
approach, and gathered together 10 the
number Of abost one hundred, Immediately
in the read. When the wagon reached
them il was stopped, aud conversation Of
some minutes eusued between their speakers
and the Superintendent, they insisting that
be should turn back and wait until their
aDuui,is were paid. lie persisted calmly
IN bis refusal, whercapon the two Indians,
who had underworld the day before to drag
the Superintendent into Council, supported
and encouraged by ali the rest, seined the
brides OF the horses and turned them back
towards the Agency. Major CsAxS, see-
ing the utility Of an attempt to proceed
alone, returned TO the Agency, having first
dispatched messenger 10 direct the teams
containing the goods and provisions to re-
turn. Taking bis annuity funds with him,
with much difficulty he crossed the Yellow
Medicine, by rafting his wagon and swim
ming his horses, and travelling oil night
reached this Agency the next morning.
Though worn with fatigue, wan, Of food
and rest, he immediately prepared q dispatch
10 Col. AsRacRosaix, commanding at Fort
Ridgely, asking military support. and tho
same evening received reply informing
him, that Capt. Steele with bis company
would proceed TO join him without delay
that Major SHERMAN would follow with his
battery ~ soon as II could be passed over
the Minnesota that he would an soon
as possible place the whole force at that
post at his disposal.
On the oath, hearing that Capt. Srxkrs
was M route, the Superintendent sent all
the ORLEANS IRON the agency 10 aid 10
dragging his overladen military wagons
through the sloughs No one can imagine
the difficulties under which Capt. SrEn.E
lsbored in bis march. This con DO be~t Il.
Illustrated by single example. Nine Of his
mules were slougbed down over their very
backs, and though unharmed, the whole
command having laborod until midnight Ia
the vain endeayor 10 extricstc them, they
were compelled TO leave them until the next
morning, and then only succeeded after toll.
ing in the mire and water from q 10 .
O'Clock A. M. With the aid Of the oxen,
which were Immediately sent back 10 assist
Major SHERMAN, bis company reached the
agency on the afternoon Of the oath. The
energy and perseverance, exhibited by this
excellent officer deserves the highest com.
incubation.
To assist in the transportation Of tie
,mpsd,msn,a Of the troops, at the same time
that be despatched the ox.tesms from the
Agency. The Superintendent sent an express
TO Agent Brown, at Yellow Medicine, 10
send down ten or twelve wagons or Orleans
to the Red Wood river. where they are now
camped waiting their arrival Al the same
time, he ret the carpenter and blacksmith TO
work TO construct portable bridge 10 "a
cilitaie the passage Of the slougas and
streams. This has been decided success,
and Mr.. Nairn, the carpenter, deserves great
credit for the skill, ingenuity aud diligence
exhibited in It's construction. Tic IL nov
engaged 10 throwing II across the Red
Wood.
On the Goth, at about 4 r. n, Major
Sherman arrived with his battery, after
three days OF excessive ind continual toll in
the mere passage Of the Minnesota. This
splendid battery. 70 well known Ia fame IN
"Brsgg's battery" which did such glorious
service at Baena Vista, has lost nothing Of
its weiiearned renown In the hands Of liz
present commander. These field piec'B ore
of brass, polished like mirror, are drawn
by magnilicen, bay horses in the highest
condition. numbering, with those attached
to " eassonS." and forge, about eighty. The
high state OF discipline exhibited ~ every
movement, guided solely by the notes OF the
trumpet. the perfectness Of every mlnuti@ Of
the equipage and accessories, te'amdnd adj
mira,ion. Major sherman takes q true
military pride in this beautiful armament,
and by tie most Sedulous care and unoeasing
attention, has made II worthy Of tha, pride.
IA sosn az ST. express, sent by the Major
to Col. Abercromble returns, We expect 10
take the field, and wo to the unfortunate
Sioux should they again attempt 10 bar our
way. The fofbcarancc and ienity hereto
fore shown them seem only 10 have en-
boldeDed them, and fear nothing but .
severe lesson will bring them 70 their senses.
The Frank Steele 10 hourly expected here,
where she will b. hailed with delight.
Deg,ected 10 mention that In her visit to the
Upper Agency, on the 10Th inst, she ran
up the Yellow Medicine river hr own
length beyond any other previous steaDrs--
q grca, feat for 10 large boat aud worthy
Of commendation. The steamer destined
lor the Red River IL said 10 haze 60, above
the Rapids Of the Minnesota above Yellow
Medicine, and This il The latest and oil The
intelligence concerning her.
RON ~ PtrTtKsos RApiDl,
June -, 1853.
The Frank Steele reached this point this
morning with 10000 pounds OF Provisions
and Forage for the United States troops DOW