The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-22
R E D RIv E n.
The Northwest Moving for
independence.
4 COUP DETAT PROJECTED.

GEORGETOWN, Red River. June .. 1870
Advlces from Fort Garry, dated June 8, state that
President Rie had hastily summoned the Legislative
Council OF the Red River settlements TO meet on the
following daytime Ito act on the question OF de-
caring the independence OF the Northwest Terrific.
~. AL Of the French element, comprising one-half
Of the population, Is reported 10 be fully committed
TO Independence In consequence Of the warlike pre-
parations by Canada, indicating the adoption Of
coercive policy by the Domlnon government; and
active operations are on foot for resisting the ad-
vance OF the Canadian expedition. Armed patrols
from Fort Garry still guard the border at Pembina
TO prevent the entrance OF suspicious characters into
the settlements and another force Is located down
near the Lake OF the Woods on the LOOKOUT
Tor the approach OF me expediticn. a
large number OF the so-salled nsiiOreees
Fort Garry, evidently with the purpose OF uniting
with the Red River settlement In resisting the Cana
dian invasion, rs they style the expedition, and
well organized force IL quietly assembling about
President Rlel. regiment OF cavalry commanded
To1nei Cay rrench ocer r wap aIeG II
already regarded as very efficient body or men.
This command, with other troops, is expected 70
meet the Canadian expedition on Its toilsome march
in the swamps and juneles about Lake Of the woode.
Fort Garry Is In good state OF defence. sixteen
pieces OF artillery in position and the Provisional
l government Is well supplied with Ammunition small
arms and provisions.
4 A great number OF families are leaving the Red
River settlements and crossing 10 the American side
| OF the border In apprehension OF serious troubles
and the prospect bids fair for lively times in the
| Northwest Territory during the summer.
| In the meantime communicate with Minnesota
remains uninterrupted for the purpose OF facilitat-
ing the accumulation OF supplies at Fort Garry, aud
the Red River steamer International Is kept busy be-
tween this place and Fort Garry transporting furs
east and provisions north The steamer Is now
lying here waiting for large cargo e1a route from
ST. Paul by OK trains. and Is expected TO start Tor
| Fort Garry In q day or two.
Thousands OF runors are In circulation through
|
signs and movements In this direction but their
liability cannot be Tested here. There IL no doubt,
however, that the cause Of the Red River people a
| receiving material aid from their friends In the
United States and every one interested in the sue
OF the settlements is In the best possible spirits.
all the streams tributary TO Red River being very
much swollen IL Is believed that considerable
aid for Red River Is held In reserve 70 be forwarded
TO Fort Garry from ST. Paul and elsewhere as sOon
as the now rapidly drying winds shall have rendered
the trails passabe. The Indians are all on the best
OF terms with the Red River settlements, and under
| the new code OF laws enacted by the Provisional
| Congress- which went into effect on the 20tf
| OF May, ana which have already appeared in the
| HERALD perfect peace and tranquility prevail II
the Northwestern Territory. The fur trading opera
| ions OF the Hudson Bay Company are going on ~
before the commencement or the dificultes, ant
everything seems 10 be In nourishing condition
The indications are that all the crops OF the Terri
tory viii be very large this season. and the on
cloud upon the prospects or the people consists
the approaching Canadian expedition with II
evident purpose OF conquest and rule or ruin. In
HERALD correspondent proceeds with the steame
Fort Garry, and viii probably reach the theatre 6
expected to reach Lake OF the Woods some time i
| July.