Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-08-11
R-on, ,he Indian Conn,rr.

The following items we extract from a let
ter Jus, received from D. MCGOWAN, a soldier
who has been with the McDermitt expedition
during its entire trip. The letter bears date
of August ID, at Camp SO, Queens River
Station:
DEAR CHARLEY:-According TO promise
I write you to-day to inform you that we are
again on the move, and that already we have
caused some Of the rascally redskins bite the
dust. We left this camp on the morning Of
the 23d Of August and struck to the head
waters OF the Owyhee River, where we sur
prised a party Of Indians about treble our
own force, and after 4 short, sharp contest,
drove them to the mountains-killing eight.
Several Of our men had marrow escape from
death BY arrows, but fortunately no one was
wounded. This skirmish was on the 2Sth.
On the evening Of the 29th our scouts found
another party Of Indians in the mountains
north Of the 0wyhee, and after a severe fight
in which nine Indians we're killed-the rascals
fed to the mountains. In the last fight, but
one man was h~urt-private D~ickerson-who
was shot in the back with an arrow, but not
seriously wounded, He will be well in q few
days. These Indians, with whom we have
been lately fighting, are fine looking men,
and supposed to be Of the Bannock tribe.
This is one Of the toughest countries that
the sun ever shone on. Perhaps you may
remember that when VIC left Camp No. l6,
in passing over the mountains we saw, far
to the north, some rugged mountains and
deep ~caions: Well it was there that we
have been recently fighting, for through that
canon flows a branch Of the Owyhee river.
The sides Of this canon are from four to six
hundred feet in hight, while in the center, at
various points, rise spiral mountains Of tow
ering rock, which might resemble the NOSE
lelum Of dead heroes. They say the road to
Jordan is hard to travel. I believe it my
boy for this is the direct route to the Jor-
dan mines, and a rougher one man yet never
did trayel.
We arrived at present quarters the first
inst, after u seven days scout, during which
we travelled two hundred miles, with the
above stated results. Upon our return we
have Just received new Of q fight with the
Indians in Paradise Valley, about fifteen
miles above Willow Point Station. The
following are the facts Of the fight: About
thirty Indians appeared in sight Of camp
where the cattle are kept-bearing a flag Of
truce, but refused to lay down their arms
and have 4 conference, and one or two Of the
Indians commenced loading their rifles,
when Sergeant Stevens, with a commanded
ten mounted men, crossed the river and
attacked them in the rear, when 4 most saw
age fight ensued, and the redskins were
driven into two unoccupied houses, the roofs
Of which being Of straw, were set on hre, and
they being driven from cover were again
attacked with excellent effect. Seventeen
Indians were killed, and the following is q
list Of the soldiers loss: Private Hereford,
Company I, killed-shot through the heart
with an arrow and lived but a few moments;
q citizen named Warfeld, shot dead; private
Murphy, Co. l, shot in the thigh with a rife
ball private Rheil, same company, slightly
wounded; one Of the men Of Co. D, shot
through the arm with an arrow. The wound
ed are all doing well, although the tips Of the
arrows were poisoned.
It would be useless for me to particularize
the bravery Of any man where all have be-
hayed so we'll for with such a commander
as McDermott-who is himself u host, was
active, watchful and ready-and such officers
as Dougherty, Payne, Littlefeld and others,
you may depend upon our success. hcDer-
mott is on the war trail [unhappily he has
found it.-Ep.l and will drive the Indians
into Oregon, or If he gets 4 chance, will fight
them in a body, when q big slaughter may
be looked for. We are after them. Friend
Charley, il anything Of note occurs l will
write you, but as We arc now so hurried you
must take the will for the deed. I an we'll
and hearty, and mighty dry. AdIos.
Yours, DAVID MCGOWAN.
CALICO PAnTY.-Our citizens, especially
that portion Of them who love the good old
recreation of dancing, must not forget the
Calico Party which is to be given at the
Olympic Hall this evening. The proceeds Of
the party are TO be devoted to the relief Of
the destitute Of our town /; and all who can,
should aid in making the benefit as substan-
tial a one Us possible. The ladies' have the
management OF the party under their con-
troll, and none therefore need have doubts Of
its success rs a social and pleasant gather
ing. The hall is excellent, and sufficiently
commodious to accommodate all who will at
tend. There will be q splendid band OF music
in attendance, and every arrangement which
will aid in making the party pass of pleas
antly will be made by the ladies'. A supper
will be served up at the Vesey House, ut the
charge Of only 81 so per couple the tickets
to the party are only 81 so, and therefore
none can be kept away on account Of exorbi-
lance Of price. Let all who love dancing,
music, or society, be present this evening.
REcoRDER's CorRT, VIRoISIA.-Before
Judge M~eaSher: Annie Davis, drunk and
disorderly, and Mary Boiler, petty larceny,
will be tried this afternoon. Charles Clark,
drunk and disorderly, fined $40 and costs
in default OF payment was committed to the
County Jail.
REPAIRED.-Engine No. 2, Of Carson, has
been thoroughly overhauled and repaired
- l.. n IY.n--l H. s-fo-~~, a..
that the engine is now in excellent condition
and capable of executing good work. Pat
knows how to repair IN engine.