The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-25
THE INDIAN TROUBLES.


Am0ium CONCENTRATION anu OuVtuIe " NSttlu
NJ Fort DodGe-Parsuit Of a Party Of
kiewas-Celerado Scalp Hunters in the
Field.
LsAvExwoRrH, Kansas, June "a, 1857
10 O'Clock p. NJ
letter from Fort Dodge, Kansas the Santa re
rosd says that ON the soth ult band Of Indians
boring lbo, led BY Gatanta chief Of the Kowas. who
lately made treaty with General Hancock dashsd up
vishm 40 yasds OF the fort anA captured 90 hosss
belonging = ConSany B, ssvensh cavalry.
bot s6e sshsr had i've arrows shss into his boy The
gsrEison rescued him Ia dying condition. The Indians
escaped with the stock.
closely pursued by Indians and stated that the Kowas
numbering settlers ana stealing stock thirty miles
west Company Thirty seventh infantry, at once
put into mue wagons and sent in pursuit. but mp
the 10th inst. nothing had been heard from them.
The railroad employees west Of Fort Harker were
Many Mexican trains on the Santa Fe road are in
great danger.
the military forts leaving property behind them.
The citizens Of Colorado nave raised large fund and
offer $40 each for Indian scaps Over zoo men have
taken the Geld In small parties TO obtain scalps.
Important Order Of General Sherman-Direc-
ti0ns Regarding Indian Trenties-New MILF
tary Departments and Their Commanders
Employment of Volunteer Troops.
ST. LOUIS, June "a 1867.
General sherman has issued circular in substance
follows
Frs,-That the treaties with the Indians must be pre-
served but that Indians who have beyond the Res
ervations and committing crimes will fall under
military CONTROL &C., and subject to punishment by
the civil powers.
SecOnd-The Military Division is divided into three
departments, viz:-Dakota, commanded by General
Terry the Platte commanded by General Augur; the
Missouri commanded by General Hancock.
talon Of mounted men thew viii be called for by the
Department Commander In Of emergency. TO be
mustered in accordance with the law, and will await
praSko bun fnrt
F6urth-Gives direction 70 the civil authorities TO be
prepared pursue at all times, with horses thieving
bands OF Indians VINO are endeavoring to avoid the
military.
FtM-whsn stolen stock Is traced to q reservation
demand should be made of the agent and the tribe
entitled annuities such annutes should be charge
able with the value of the stolen property The
Of the States and Territories interested
Quested 70 communicate freely with the Department
Commander, and appeal only 10 General sherman.
Railroad Employees Driven from their Work
by Indiana.
ST. LouIs June a. 1857.
A despaten from the present terminus Of the Kansas
Pacific Railroad says the Indians have driven the rail-
rsstdests were killed near bunker HIM. about twenty
miles west Of Fort Harker Saturday, and
ss q s1x nsa been r
employees many q whom have alFssdy eft Their work,
asd feared all will leave unless they bssser pro-
tsctsd.
The excursion party nom Tsrt Wallace arrived ct
Salina 70 day, oil In good health.
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June -, 1857.
The grading parties on the Pacific Railroad, within
twenty miles Of Bunker Hill, attacked BY Indians
on Saturday last Three men were killed and
the remainder were driven Oh. All work on
the road 10 suspended beyond Wilson'S creek,
and unless prompt measures are taken BY the
military, the progress Of the road must be greatly
tarded.
As matters now stand the lives and property Of the
people the border totally unprotected.
Governor Crawford is making effort 10 obtain
and ammunition from the military 70 arm the railroad
employees The disturbed district