Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-09-24
Children Murdered by Indians.
4 Fathers Revenge.

Two or three weeks ago we announced
the death OF the children OF Mr.. f. 5.
HICKoK, formerly of Painesville, who were
all brutally murdered by the Indians.
On Monday j. L. DooTITTE, ESQ, received
letter from JOSEPH B. CLARK, OF Rock
Creek, Cal, informing him of the partic-
ulars of the fearful calamity. After re-
ferring to his trials ON his journey 10 Cal
ifornia, and the loss OF his horse and
other stock, he says Mr.. IIickok located
himself and family upon rancho pur-
chased of Mr.. Clark aC the foot OF the
noun tain. Mr. c. mas been a bOarder IL
the family of Mr. Hickok Tor several
months.i
The Indians had appeared friendly
previous TO June 18th. On this day TWO
daughters of Mr.. H., aoed II and Il years,
and brother aged about years, went
out on horseback, about aInile from home.
They were there attacked by the indians,
the daughters murdered, and the son
carried Oft. Three companies Of men
went in pursuit of the Indians, and u
large amount of money was raised to pay
the party that would return Frank 10 his
mother, dead or alive. At the same time
all of the stock Of Mr.. H., was driven of.
Mr.. Clark says he Immediately Iele-
graphed to Mr.. Hicl1ok Of his los, and
that in five DAYS after Mr.. H., returned,
having travelled 400 miles-Iij OF the
distance on foot. On his arrival home,
and learning that his son had not been
found, he declared his intention to start
Immediately to find the body Of his son.
A few resolute men decided to accompany
him, he being confident his son had been
murdered The company started al mid
night. Mr.. C. says that Mr.. H., visited
the graves of his daughters: no sigh or
groan escaped his lips, but kneeling at
their heads, he said-'loyely daughters,
rest in peace; | will retnrn with the body
OF your brother; l will avenge thy death,
or die in the attempt He then arose,
and started on his mournful mission
The company went some 20 miles. and
came up with the Indians at their dance
circle" Here it was" says Mr.. C.. ''that
the little boy had suffered the worst OF
Indian tortures, and here we found the
remains of his SON." The body of the
boy was removed and placed by the side
of his murdered sisters.
After few days rest, tsays Mr.. q. J Mr.. .
II. ''buckled on his faithful companions. /
as he termed them, which are two Of
Colts Navy size and one of Maynard 5 |
revolvers." How fully he has kept his /
promise made at the grave of his daugh- /
tiers, but in keeping that promise has lost
his life; and" adds Mr.. C.. this terrible I.
calamity proved TOO much for the mind Of
Mrs. Hickok, who is now deranged-hav- /
ing lost in one short month three lovely I
childred and her husband-driven from /
her beautiful home, and thrown helpless, /
with two children, upon the cold charts
ties of the world for support"
Mr.. Clark says that Mr.. II. attacked /
and killed % Indians, but in the struggle |
lost his own life, as is supposed, having no /
trace of him since that time: and adds (
that since the promise at the grave OF his /
daughters to avenge their death. he has /
killed over 40 Indians, who had been f.
found by the party who went from Rock /
Creek and vicinity TO aid him.
We knew Mr.. Hickok as a brave. resO-
lutte man, and should he make pledge
to avenge the death of a child, naught
but death would prevent its fulfillment.
Mr. Hickok has two brothers residing
here's c., and EHNET.-PainesriH. TEE
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