Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-11-10
SEyERE FIour WITH INprANs.-A

SEVERE FIGHT WITH lNDTANs.-A
correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
writing from Powder river, Montana
Territory, September 9th, says
"The sharp crack OF carbines and the
shrill yell of savages was the reveille
that awoke US before dawn of the 9TH
Crowding the bil>tops, peering from be-
bind trees and clumps Of bushes, skulk-
ing in ravines and sweeping over the
Plains, were Indians numbers thni
could o t b e counted Everywhere
could be seen their painted faces and wa.
wing plumes, and from all around arose
their horrd yells. They were principal
ly armed with bows and arrows, and our
long-ranged carbines kept them at dis
lance too far to do US any damage
Now d then some would approach
within range, and would be instantly per-
forated with balls.
About sunrise dash was made upon
the wagon train, but the Transfers were
armed and assisted the guard in repel-
ling the assault. A number of saddles
we're emptied, and the riderless ponies
sent galloping over the plain. 1t was fol-
ly TO attempt to charge the Indians with
our broken down horses, o the men
were formed in positions favorable for
the defense of the camp, and awaited the
movements of the savages. Every ex-
pedient to draw US out of camp among
The hills and kanyons was resorted to,
but in vain. Failing in this, they boldly
charged upon our line, at different points
at the same time, but they were driven
off with loss at each attempt.
A lieutenant Of the Twelfth Missouri
crossed the river with small detach-
ment and was almost Immediately charg-
ed upon by hundreds Of Indians, and was
driven back with the loss of two men,
A sergeant declared his intention to kill
and scalp an Indian, and ventured alone
several hundred yards from his command
when he was surrounded d riddled
with arrows and died soon after. None
were injured who kept their places and
obeyed orders. The Indians soon learn.
ID The range Of our 'Spepcers, and gen.
rally kept safe distance away.
A three-inch Parrot gun was brought
o bear upon hill that was literally COW
red with Indians, and a shell dropped
n their midst. 1t was amusing to see
ow quick the hill was cleared of all that
'ere not too badly hurt to walk.
The fighting continued with but little
lterruption until 8 o'clock, when the In
ians were driven off and but few remain.
d 10 sight upon the distant hills. The
rider to march was given, but ere the
ear guard had left curup rhu Iuaiaus
anne swarming and shouting as il they
lad gained victory. Major Landgrae-
'er turned back with the rear guard, and
Ifter a stubborn resistance drove them
Igain to the hills. The Major was beset
,y several Indians, and just as he was
,eing pressed closely his carbne got out
# order and could not be used. Several
Irrows came in close proximity to his
person, when be seized b s revolver
md shot down chief not more than five
ards away. The rest Immediately fed
md the command was not again modest
ID.
Our loss is two killed and two mortal
y wounded, besides number that were
lightly grazed with arrows. The Indians
howed much bravery and cunning and
IS foes are not to be despised. With
'ur arms they would have given US a
lard fight"
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