The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-10-03

were driven into the field by the more vi
olent. He further stated that 800 Indian,
were assembled at the Yellow Medicine
within two miles of the camp, but that the
greater number took no part in the fight
The intention of Little Grow was to attack
us last night, but he was overruled by 9th.
ers, who told him if he was brave man
he ought to fight the white man by day
light. lam fully prepared against night
attack, should it be attempted, although
think the lesson received by them to-day
will make them very cautious for the fl-
ture.
have already adverted to the courage
and skill of Lieut.. Col. Marshell, and Ma
jors Welch and Bradley, to which I beg
leave to add those of the officers and men
of their respective commands. Lieut.. COL
Averill and Major McLaren were equally
prompt in their movements in preparing
the 9th regiment for action, and were both
under fire for some time. Captains Grant
and Bromley shared the dangers of the
field, with Lieut.. Col Marshall S command,
while Captain Wilson and his command
rendered efficient service. The other
companies of the 9th regiment were not
engaged, having been in position to defend
the rear of the camp, but it was difficult to
restrain their ardor, SO anxious were Off
GERS and men to share with their comrades
the perils of the field.
To Lieut.. COL Fowler, my A. A. A. G..
/ have been greatly indebted for aid in all
my movements. His military knowledge
and ability being invaluable to me, and his
assistance in to-day affair, particularly so.
To Major Forbes, Messrs. Patch, Greig
and Mcleod of my staff, who carried my
ORDERS, must also acknowledge myself
under obligations for their activity and
zeal, while to Major Brown, also of my
staff, though suffering from illness, it
would be injustice not to state that he aid
ed me materially by his exertions and adj
vice. The medical staff of the several re-
giments were cool and expert in rendering
their professional aid to the wounded. As
sistant Surgeon Leigneuret, attached to
my staff. is to be commended for his skill
and diligence. .
! am very much in want of bread rations,
six FOUNDER ammunition and shells for the
howitzer, and unless soon supplied, l shall
be compelled to fall back which under
present circumstances, would be calanli-
ty, as it would afford time for the escape
of the Indians, with their captives.
/ hope large body of cavalry is before
this on their way to join me. If I had
been provided with 500 of this description
of force, to-day, / venture the assertion,
that I could have killed the greater part
of the Indians, and brought this campaign
to a successful close.
Rev. Mr.. Riggs, Chaplain OF the Expe-
dition, SO well known for his knowledge
Of the Indians, has been of the greatest
service to me, since he joined my COM
mand. l5H".
l enclose the official report of Lieuten-
ant Col. Marshall. / omitted to mention
Lieut. German and his corps of Renville
Rangers. They have been extremely use
full to me by their courage and skill as
skirmishers. Captain Hendricks and his
artillerists won deserved praise to-day, and
Captain Sterrell, with his small but gal
liant corps of cavalry twenty in num-
Der, did good service also.
/ send reports Of the several Surgeons,
embracing lists of the killed and wounded.
Very respectfully your obedent serv't.
H. H. SIBLEY, Col. Com.