The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-09-15

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indians. We can no longer shut our eyes
to the fact that large numbers of them are
in arnis-1kilIing and plundering. could
enumerate dozens of cases. But my space
will not sadniit ! a w - NJ II
On the 22nd raid was made on our camp
and two horses were run off by them.
Eleven mounted men gave chase yet in this
case as in the proceeding one, the Indians
had much the start, and afterva two hours
ride as We turned our jaded steeds home
ward we were forced to acknowledge with
chagrin-our horses were no match for their
ponies in point of speed
The excitement of THAI chase will not
soon be forgotenby the participators- nov
gaining, now losing. as they urge tn cir
horses totheir highest speed.
Fort LARAMIE,
Consists of government buildings, bar
racks and one or two small stores. About
200 troops are stationed here, the greater
part of whom, q e detached as garrison for
different points. Col, Collins, q, the gentle
manly comHlandant, informed me that a
number of other troops were on their, way
from Washington, to assist in quelling the
Indian disturbances. The hostile Indians
are, as near as can learn, of the "Platte
SIOUX nation. with watchfulness and
vigilance the Col. said, ''your train (64
wagons and 100 mem need apprehend little
danger; and if attacked can successfully re-
pulse them"
CAUSE OF THE INDIAN TROUBLES.
So many causes have been assigned as the
reason of these Indian hostiities
that it would puzzle = Philadelphia
lawyer to say which are worthy of credence.
Plumber seems to be their principal object,
and by watching their chances they steal
upon the unsuspecting traveller when. least
expected, sparing neither lives nor prop
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OUR CAMP.
Picture to yourself, Mr. Editor, GA wagons
drawn up in the shape of a somewhat imper-
feet circle, the forewheels of each, one foot
from the hind wheels of the one which pre-
ceeds it, the ends closed by chains, and you
have our carroll The wagons are thus
made to form a sort of guard for the protec-
ion of stock III case of attempted stampede
thy Indians or from other causes. As well
might you attempt to stop the wind or turn
the course of tine mighty deep as to try to
stay the way OF large drove of frightened
cattle. have seen dozen graves within
as many days, with ''Died from starnbede, .
given as cause or death.
sr,a aas AMUsEMENTs. 10 .Gg.G Ga
No theatre have we, and we cannot boast
of even a concert yet when the shades OF
evening are fast fading into night, many a
fair and brave girl, don't look incredulous
reader, for our camp boasts of beautiful girls
and brave they are, or they would not thus
endure the hardships of such life withoat
murmur.) recalls to the mind of the weary
traveller, by the sweetest of vocal music, othe
scenes and other times; the Wondering
cam fire sheds a kind o wierd light over tht
| ''prairie schooners, your very soul appears
to drink its fill and you seek your blankets
half in love with ''camp life" and half in
love with the dreamy eyed songstress, be-
cause you Dry to persuade yourself she 50
much resembles the ''girl you left behind
you" &@-LolF 80 -lsi-
| Our camp can boast of all sorts of men
and women Tie cultivated, the refined
the coarse and the ignorant; men of noble
thought and high aspirations; as well az
| those who live for self alone. The editor,
| the merchant the lawyer the carpenter-al
most all classes are represented. Men from
ten different States are thus in one train
lwelidiug their way to this land of promise
and prickley pears. Will they be doomed
to disappointment we shall see
! While we are thus, Vallandigham like
'waiting and watching we will bring this
already too long letter to close, with the
hope that ere long, Providence and Indians
permitting may be able to write you again
from Virginia City. Yours. I. z = .1,
| Ind g - BADGER. .
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