The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-23

States to carry message TO the Canadian Govern
ment, across the country, via Superior. He will call
upon the home Government for troops and muni-
tOns OF war to enable him to enter and govern his
territory The Canadian Government will, 1t Is
said, apply to the Government at washington for
permit TO move troops, etc. through United States
territory, inasmuch as this is absolutely the only
route by which they can reach the Red river. But
as these troops to be used against British sub
jects now In arms against Canadian rule, 1t is not at
all probable that our Government will be so eX-
tremely obligng to our very dear friends during our
the only paper published in the Red river settle
ments is in the interest of the Canadian Govern
ment, and for some months past has been misrepre-
sentng the actual condition OF affairs in the terri
toryrepresenting this rising OF the people as tHe
act OF few ignorant alf-breedswhen, In iact ~ is
well known here that the Red river people, OF all
nationaties, are united almost TO man. true, as
yet, only some 500 men are in arms, but those VINO
remain neutral cannot he induced TO take up arms
on the Canadian side, and should coercion De at
tempted the rising viii be general n nd the 5e neone
All is orderly and quiet in the settlements anu tne
rights OF persons and property respecteu me troVPs
are well supplied by voluntary uonauons lrOlh Tile
people remaining at home.
In addition to the above, we are Indebted 10 Hon.
j. G. Stoever for the following extract IRON prl-
vate letter containing further particulars OF the
AFFAIR."
government has been formed, with John Bruce at
the head as President, and Louis Rie Commander
in-chief Of the force. Governor McDougall passed
through here last Saturday evening. While here
he was waited upon by deputation, who pre-
sented him a communication from the "National
and party proceeded to the Hudson Bay Company's
fort or trading post about two miles north OF here,
and put up for the night. Sunday morning he sent
forward Captains Cameron and Provencher to re-
connoitre and ascertain the exact position OF affairs.
They proceeded unmoested far as Sinking river,
the headquarters of the insurrectionary forces,
when they were stopped and conducted back over
the line under guard, and the same party then
waited upon Governor McDougall and his party,
and ordered them to return over the line, and gave
them till O'Clock this morning to move Twenty
mounted men, fully armed camped on the ground,
waiting to enforce their order this morning If not
complied with by the Governor. This morning,
however, the Governor and suite returned to this
side Of the line. am happy to say, however, that
the whole affair was conducted in most courteous
manner; not an insult giyen and no unnecessary
civilizations or demonstrations on either side. How
the affair will terminate Is difficult to tell.
The insurgents seem to be determined. j am in
formed by Captain Donaldson and Mr. Moorehead,
who have just come through from Fort Gerry, that
there are between four hundred and five hundred
men under arms and encamped at Sinking river.
Scouts are all over the country, and all thorough
fares carefully guarded. Freightng and the ordinary
pursuits of business progress though the country
was in the enjoyment OF profound peace. Property
is respected and nobody interfered with who minds
his own business These are true unvarnished facts,
near can learn, without any OF the embelish-
ments of prejudice. / understand the Governor
contemplates sending the ladies back to st. Paul
tomorrow morning. He will then, most likely,
await further developments before deciding upon
his course,