Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-06-09
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AFEARFUL MASSACRE


A FEARFUL HAASSACREg
Full Particulars.
From the St. Joseph Calo) Gazette. Juns4
A fortnight since we received by Pony Express
an account OF massacre of whites at Williams Sta
ion by the Indians, and suggested that other out
RACES might be expected % follow. A company
was raised IN Carson Valley TO visit the scene of
the outrage at Williams Station. The fatal result
is recorded below The news Of the affair created,
as will be observed, the widest excitement in Cali
fornia Cen Clark in command Of the Pacific Di-
vision Of the U. S. Army, and Gov O0wney res
onded INN diatey the necessities Of the people of
Carson Valley. The following full particulars were
forwarded to US by our special correspondent at
CaRsov CRY, Nay I9.-We send YOU this week, to
the exclusion of almost all other matter, the war
news Ii has been the topic Of the week here and
in California. There are here now to 10000 Cal
ifornians and on the receipt Of the news the widest
alarm ever Witnessed in that State ensued. Gov
eminent and State relief was Immediately ordered
here, some Of which is here now, and more on the
way.
Gen. Haven has Just arrived here with 800 Min
ME Rifles. tie holds them subject to therequsltion
Of the citizens Of Western Utah.
Capt Chapman's command A, lst Dragons, from
Fort Cook, is expected here tomorrow FIVE compa-
MES T. S. troops, from Benecia will be here IN few
days. The volunteer forces on their way here are
very large.
In one week it is proposed to commence march
Of concentrated forces upon them. No action can
be taken until that time, there IS great scarcity
Of feed for men and animals,
The number reported killed IS not 50 great as
represented. Probably not more than thirty are
missing In addition TO this number, killed in the
engagement at Pyramid Lake, there Is known to be
quite thar number killed at different points in
tEe Territory.
Six men have been killed at Sweet Water,
branch Of the Walker River. The men there are
well armed and will be able to keep them at bay.
The people in the valley ncrth Of here all pre-
pairing for war The ShVshOnes and Bonacks are
now acting against the whites, in connection with
the Pah Utahs. Winnemucca. the Chief of the Pah
Utahs says they intend TO continue the war IN
I'll they drive the whites of the valleysor are eX
terminate themselves A very protracted war may
now be expected as the nature Of this country IS
such that the Indians can by coaxing whites after
them eventually succeeded in getting them into the
more sterile portions OF the Territory, and make
easy slaughter of them The quality OF horses here
now does not seem quite adapted t. the purpose.
Fears are entertained that the Mail and Pony tx
press communication will be intercepted The agent
OF the latter company is just in from Ruby valley.
He reports the Indians out there aware Of the ol-
culties, but not yet prepared for general war.
There is general desire felt for the establishment
of government post at several places
On the Humboldt and Simpson Routes the great
est danger to be feared is from small maraudmg
D
is felt for the emigration started. Some per-
/ sons express firm belief in the MormOns being at
the bottom Ct the outbreak. There Is dlssatlstac-
ton manifested at the action Of some who act as
committees pressing horses into the volunteer ser
wee. The immense numbers Of the lawless now
here seem disposed to sustain such action. Others
more conservative in their views Of property seem
disposed to censure the measure. The state OF So
ciety is in an awful condition. HUmlcldes are CT al
most daily occurrence The aspect Of things is such
] rs IN sodn oil
Vigilance Committees being talked Of to regulate
/ things
| From the Carson City Enterprise Of tbs 18th
INDIAN FIGHT AT PYRAMID LAKE
The different parties who were sent out to inves-
! tigate the burning and murder at Williams Sta
! ton finding signs of Indians. organized and traced
/ them to near Pyramid Lake. The force sent out
consisting of the Carson City Rangers, Major 0rms
/ BY Captain; the Genoa Rangers, under Capt. 7
! Condor the Virginia Rangers, Capt. Archy Mcdonald
the Silver City Guards, Capt. r. G. Watkins th'
whole force number one hundred and three men, rsnl
| and file The entire force was under the command
of Major Ormsby.
On the morning of the 18th inst. the party struel
the Bic Meadows on Truckee river, three miles tho
| lake There they found number of Indian war
riurs occupying a strong position a hill to tbs
! right of the Meadows about one halt mile IN az
! vance of the party. The command halted. and pre-
pared for action order was given not TO nre ui'
I'll the word was given. One man, While the com
panV was forming. SuOL al lLlAalA WIN eSAD'~OP'
rifle The Indians then commenced firing on TN
party The order then given to charge Wlt
three cheers the men charged up the hill, dIspers
ing the foes, the Indians retreatlng until they go
the whites into position which suited them; Inc.
then commenced a murderOus IRE, killing nulnDe
of men, the whites still advancing on them. The
party of the Indians, who had succeededln gettln
in the rear. commenced firing.
The order was then TO retreat to the original pos
ton in the Meadows. The retreat was orderly
! IL 81 flo
| mount and take to the timber. The Indians the
commenced CALLING fire on horses and men. In
whites returned the fire until their ammunition wa
nearly exhausted \ number Of men and horse
then being killed. the order was then given to mour
and form in line for second charge. The enem
then poured in a deadly fire. throwing the comman
into confusion.
, Can't Watkins was ordered to hold a Pass for tn
purpose of covering a retreat. MAJ OFmsoy PEN
then disabled ordered general retreat. the Indian
following them closely Nearly all who had lost the
horses were soon killed the trail OF the party wa
soon strewn with dead bodies saddles, guns knlve
blankets, and any other articles that could De di
pensed with, every man stralnlng TO save ms III
The Indians followed for 20 miles much Oh le TN
on the run. Darkness coming on was the cause
, many. escaping to tell the tale. Many men, whe
- their horses gave out. shot them to prevent thel
from falling into the hands Of the Indians. Many
E the party are yet undoubtedly IN the mountain
From 50 to 60 of the party were, II Is supposed XII
- ed All the members of the party concur IN sd.
inc that they were too poorly equipped ID conteI
successfully against so large force. Upon the T
| ceipt Of the news the excitement was intense II
y | families of Long Valley and Iru'kec MEADOWS nav
! | been removed to places OF safety nearly all u
" stations along the emigrant road are now aeser'e
! and the opinion seems general that an lhuiah wa
= has commenced in 2arnest-b0te whites anu Inulal
: are Dreuaring for war. Ii is thought there wei
about 500 Indians engaged in the hght. loU OF the
were mounted they are well armed and shoot WI
great precision There appears TO be comolnatlC
;. of Sh0shones, Pah Utahs and probably other trloe
Arms and ammunition are now on their way. al
! in a few DAYS the whites will be prepared TO carr
! the war into Africa. Ice men and Z0O guns Ie
= Pacerville this morning; there were from oacr
mento also three stage loads of guns. raised by u
! citizens of Placervile. Warren Wassen mas lie
:, per order of Gen Clark for Maj Stems, OF Il
limited States dragons, command which Is at Hont
y Lake Valley. He has ordered LOG guns and 1870
hounds of ammunition to be sent here lmmedatel
Can't. Van Hagan left Nevada yesterday, with SIX
stand of rifles. Capt. Ager has sent for the arms
G. the Dowmeville Rife Company Both are expect'
is here tomorrow. All our citizens are arihLls as l"
a as guns can be procured.
q The Pony Express rider reports 100 Indians WI
A. their soaws and children, at the Slna OF Cars'
g river they appeared disposed to remain there
Is KMLED.-Majnr Orrlsby, DR.. Tudor Henry Mer
II dith. a son of Judge Baldwin, who was reporu
s killed. has escaped; W. 5. Spear, Mr.. Armstrong
d Bowden A. r. Elliott X. Newton, r. SnONden, N
It Galebouse W. Hawkins, A. Ravens, Il. JOINER,
st Mcintosh, T. Kelley, A. G. B. Hammond, a man su
Is named Bob Ridley Mr.. Allen, and VIM Warrngto
a member of tie Suffer Rifles, who WAS buried he
r yesterday.
,e A great number are yet missing. party h
e left Virginia for the purpose OF hunting them up
" Gea. Clark has started in person from San Fra
IS cisco with $50 regulars.
al From the Enterprise, of the 18Th.
MORE MASSACREs
- compauv of seven men. well mounted a.
;. o,r,a5 started from Red Bluff dggings, on I
Truckee river, on a prospecting tour down the rive
n ON the It'll Mr. Q H. Evans, who was one OF the par
40 left them on the 18th inst since which time not
Is ing has been heard of them. A Mr.. King. VINO
p brother was in the party, and another man start
u ont To HINT for them few days since. On their
n, n turn they reported seven men killed at the low
H. ,.r,,ssnT Of the Truckee n. H. Garfield, Of But
e. county. and the brother of Mr.. King, were the on
$ ones Of the party whose names we nave opIa'igI
~ On Friday, the day before the battle Mr.. 10
> ~ +-C ~. tbree orhers were killed near the sar