Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-01
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FoRT KElRNEY. Nov. 2s.-By the Pony Express
which arrived this morning, we are in receipt o
the following adEiees:
/ SAN Francisco, Nov. IL, $40 P. M-The Presiden
tial election returns are nearly complete. Lincoln
is still from 500 to 500 ahead of Douglas. All par
ties concede the State of California to Lincoln
OREGoN.--Ihe Democratic Herald extra, published
at Eugene City Oregon. gives the following summa
ry of fifteen counties Lincoln 5072; Breckinridge
1856; Douglass 1880; Bell, l48 The returns are
not complete in several counties. Breckinridg,e;s
| majority in Josephine county will be increased Is
| or 20. Lincoln has about 60 majority in Umpqua
county, which is not enumerated in the above fig
ures. Coos, Curry, and Fillmore counties are Yet
| to be heard FROM and viii increase Lincolns ma
| jority.
The people of California are waiting with ex-
IRENE anxiety for Eastern news showing the dispo-
sitlon Of the Southern States in the disunion ques-
ton. After learning Of Lincoln's election, all po-
| htcal animosties are greatly moderated, the Re-
publicans well as Democrats seeming to be fear
fn of serious trouble from the present political
dition Of the country The Republican illumination
in San Francisco in honor of Lincolns election was
complete failure; not fifty houses in the city re-
sponded to the call Of the State Central Committee
to join in a general illumination. Cause.-The Re-
publicans generally are not in an exuting mood.
The Portland (0regon) Advertiser, of the 9Th inst
contains the following letter from C. c. Harcum
who was one. of the company under the command of
Capt Dent sent Walla Walla to aid the emigrants
Burnt RiDer, Oct. 2S.-We are homeward bound
after successful traHlp-haye been as far as Owy-
hee and rescued twelve emigrants alive and buried
eight. Can now account for all that were in the
train. Mr.. Myers, brother Of the rescued Myers,
started to meet his brother and family this morning
supply train was Immediately sent out from the
fort, with blankets, clothing fresh vegetables, beef
and other neeessaries, which will meet them near
Grande Ronde about the Sd OF 4th inst0
The details are of the most heart rendng character
They are in perfect state Of nudity--having been
stripped by the Indians and left perish For ten
days previous to their discovery they had subssted
upon human fesh-the bodies Of those who had per-
ished. Mrs. Chase had fed upon the dead body of
her husband. sH
private letter says that on the eveaing of the
18th of October, officer with detachment in adj
vance of the main party found near small stream,
the women and children, naked, and in a state of
starvation, and greatly emacated-so much SO that
their bones almost pretruded through the skin. The
women and children on seeing their rescuers fell
upon their knees, and by the most piteous waings
implored food. The stout hearts softened 10 the
most touching emotions of pity, which was inimedi-
ately followed by dire revenge towards the red skins
On receiving intelligence at the Fort the sensation
felt was such as humanity alone can experience
The conduct of Major Stein, the officer in command
was prompt, and every comfort OF the Fort which
could be transported was quickly dispatched to the
scene of suffering. The wives of the officers pur-
chased every description of clothing requisite for
the women and children of the train. A physician,
with medicine, &C., accompanied the supply train
By way of Oregon we receive news to the 9th |
ult from Victoria. The Otter arrived from Frazer
River on the 9th, and brought by express and pri
vate hands about 5000 in gold dust. New and |
rich discoveries of silver reported to have been
made in Harrison, Lioyet county. Some ore, it is |
said assays as high 81 GOO per tom Five miners
by the Otter had in their possession $19500 in dust
A number of rich specimens of silver ore have been /
recently taken from alaBe situated 40 miles North
west of Fort Douglas. and excite the superstitious
awe of the Indians OF that region by its luminous
appearance The neighborhood of this singular
AXE is said to be very rich in minerals of various
kinds.
Fight with IndIans.
FORr KEARSEY, Nov 2S-Two men, named Pope
Ind French, came in to-day and reported party CT
to be Cheyennes-had run them
rom Elm creek yesterday, when near the road.
One Indian road up to the OK team Pope driving,
md snapped his gun at him and then drew his lance,
Pope drew his pistol but il snapped' French, who
vas on horsebackclose by drew his pistol and shot
he Indian. Pope jumped on the Indians horse and
led; both men escaped, leaving the wagon and team
The great body Of the Indians at this time half
mile behind, but they pursued the men for some
distance, when Pope and French sought protection
With large passing train when the Indians slowly
'etiFed. AS soon as the commanding officer arrived
le ordered the Dragon company stationed here to
Ne in readiness. They will start this afternoon and
70 to Elm Creek and attack the camp of the Indians
the report is true.
Alarge party of Sioux and Cheyennes came near
he Fort and into Kearney City this morning They
tate that they are from the Republican Fork, and
re seeking the Pawnees .--.s 4 /
The settlers and mail agents up the Platte very
lneasy at the attitude the Indians have assumed
ately, and anticipate an attack from them.
The Indians having heard that some of the dragon
companies had already left, and that Fort Kearney
vas to be broken up, have threatened that as soon
IS this is done they intended to wipe out every set
lement on the Platte.
Ldter--The Dragons sc IN number, left about p
,clock P NJ. We may expect to hear from them
bout tomorrow night SCI