The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-11

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. S.-General
Halleck furnishes reliable informa-
iion in regard TO the abuses existing
in Alaska, which he made the sub
ject Of special investigation during
his recent visit to that Territory.
Much dissatisfaction among the ma
tivcs there arises from the fact
that the Old Fur Company carried on
q sort Of pGtriarchal government, TAX
ing charge Of everybody and every
thing n the settlements. Under the
new regime the people are thrown
upon their own resources, and do
not understand the change yet.
The immediate effect of intro
ducing strangers, white traders,
adveutureTs and soldiers had
q bad effect on semi civilized
community like that of Alaska.
The habits of the new comers, their
method of civilizing the natives, often
takes the form of instructing them in
vice General Halleek did not find
it necessary to court martial any OH
Ger, though probably many changes
will have to take place before matters
work smoothly.
II is said that Hutchinson, Kohl x
Co, successors to the Russian Fur
Company, are in occupation of
building which apparently, by treaty,
should belong to the United States,
but If wrong has been done the Gov
ernmeut, it has been by Prince WO-
kcsutcH, the recognized agent of Rus
sia. who delivered the said property
to Hutchinson 4 Co., instead of Gen.
Rousseau, Agent Of the United
States. tt is also reported that meu
and their families departed from place
to place, the presumption being that
the removals were made against their
will. Some were sent to SItka and
kadisk, on the Amoor River, but as
far as the military know they need
not have removed against their will.
Certainly no violence was used to get
them aboard. 1t is evident that
Hutchinson 81 Co. 8 Agent is striving
to impress the natives with the idea
that the new company succeeded to all
the rights of their predecessor. Some
soldiers threatened to punish the ma
tives who sold fIrs to other American
traders. The military are instructed
10 make-no difference between the
traders. but to treat all alike.
General Halleck has taken steps to
inf0rlG the natives around the princi-
pal ports Of tbeir true standing, and
of the firm and impartial position oi
the troops.
The partners of Hutchinson Il Co.,
here, disapprove the conduct of then
agents. and have ordered its discon'
tinuanec
Late Idaho advices state that 9
scouting party from Fort Boise sue
eeede6 in capturing Eagle Eye and
his entire band of Indians, forty one
In number, twenty one horses, and q
large quantity of provisions. This
capture ends Indian hostihties IL
that region of country.
General Crook writes from CanT
Warner that he found many Indians
In Big Valley on Pitt River. most oi
whom fed to the mountains on his
approach. lie had taken some of theil
principal men, who confessed that &
party of Pitt River Indians had muir.
dered the Pearson family in Lone
Valley. Gen Crook ordered the ar,
rest aud haning of the murderers
Tt is thought this will have the effec
10 prevent any more such outrages. In
dian troubles are considered over in
that vicinity.
Bands of savages are continuall
coming in at different stations surren
derng, most of them in a staryin
condition, and greatly needing as
sjstaace from the Government.