New-York tribune., 1868-04-09
MURDER AND PILLAGE on THE Plains

THE TRUTH SUPPRESSED BY INDIAN AGENlS-lN-
DIAN OUTRAGES On THE BITTER COTTON
wOOD-BOYs AND MEN KILLED, WOMEN
TAKEN PRISONERS, HOUSES BURNED, AND
STOCK STOLEN.
OMAHA, April S.-The extent of the recent
depredations by the Indians the Bitter Cottonwood
cannot be ascertained the Indian agents and con
tractors suppressng authentic reports far az Hes
in their power. few of the particulars have been
gathered, follows Last week ranch on the Bitter
Cottonwood miles west of the Cheyenne and Fort Fill
terman road was attacked by Indians, who killed one
boy and carried of the ranchman and his wife one boy
escaped to neighboring ranch where white men
were lodged The Indians attacked this house, tut were
repulsed On the 22d of March party OF 100 Indians at
tackled the Horseshoe Ranch 40 miles west of the road
and occupied by Mr.. WOrrcl formerly of the nth Ohio
Cavalry, ms partner, named ThOmOury and another
man. Having plenty of ammunition, the whites de-
Tended the ranch until daylight. and then
escaped into an underground railroad pas
sage with loop holes. whence they kept up tile
fire. killing two Indians and wOundlng several Mean
time the Indians burned the building stables, and out
houses. which valued at 5000 The next day Mr.
Worres party escaped to the Irwin Spring Ranch three
miles east where four whites were lodged The en-
party started for Cottonwood Ranch, is miles distant
and after travelling six miles attacked by band OF
GO Indians long fight ensued and Mr.. Harper, David
Dunpier and another white were killed. and Mr..
Worrell wounded. The Indians lost five killed The
combaants then held a council and the Indians agreed
that if the whites would return with them to the Irwin
Spring Ranch and give up their goods they should 20
without further mOlestatOn. Having option the
whites complied. After stealing everything In the ranch
the Indians set fire 70 the buildings.
Mr. Worrell and three others brought in by
company OF troops The killed were buried where they
were found On the 24th Of March ranch the road
between Cheyenne Greek aud Fort Fterman burned
but nothing known OF the occupants The Indians are
still stealing stock and committing depredatons
checked The settlers In the neghborhood OF forts have
all gone TO the military posts for protection dlspach
Bosts Creek were attacked by Indians yesterday and
their buildings and farming property were destroyed
The escaped to Fort Filterman."
THE INDIAN TREATY - NECESSITY or KEEPING
FAITH.
WASHINGTON, April S.-The Secretary of the
Interior sent the House to-day communication from
the Commissioner % Indian Affairs referring 10 the official
reports OF the goth and 2st Of February last in which
ausion was made the necessity Of certain appropria
Ons being made at early day that the faith Of the
Government and the promises OF the Indian Peace Com
missioners might be kept good the Commissioner says
desire to say that 10 evident to my mind. that unless
immediate action is had by Congress upon the estimates
referred to in said reports and the necessary 1uds a
prOpriaed TO enable the Department TO carry out and
fulfill the promises made to, and the agreement made
with certain tribes, shall have trouble with them
am led 20 believe this from various ruInOfs that
have reached this office Of the feelings and in-
tentions Of certain bands and tribes on IN. the
Plains. II We expect to Keep the Indians
friendly 10 the Government and at peace with II, we
must fulfill our promises made 10 them otheI "selwe% % c
but expect, as would be the case were we dealing win
white men and Christians, renewal OF the troubles had
with them last Summer. Besides u our agreements are
not faithfully carried out the Indians will soon lose all
confidence in the Government They Will believe nothing
that is told them by its officers, and an almost endless
war will the result which will cost millions OF dollars
10 suppress avoid which thousands are only asked
This has become OF grave Importance that
deem my duty 10 again invite your attention 10 H. II
we are have another Indian war this Summer 90 not
brought about by the management O the anafs OF hs
Office and after the urgent requests that have been made
for funds and the statements that have been made IN re-
gard TO the matter this bureau certainly cannot he helu
responsible for any Of hostility or depredau"hs that
rnn he committed lIN the IndlanH'