The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-05-08
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INDIAN ArFAIRs-From oil we can learn.
there appears to be considerable uneaslnes'
felt BY the farmers and settlers in the Boise.
Pavctte and Weiser valleys, and out of-the-way
places generally. in the agricultural districts
in regard to- the conduct and movements OF the
Indians roaming throughout Southern Idaho
That substantial grounds exist for this feeling
Of insecurity upon the part Of the Settlers 1t
is useless to deny. From every quarter we
learn that the Indians are abandoning their
reservations, and that, 10 some unaecountable
manner, they are fully posted in regard to Cap.
tain Jacks movements in the lava beds. and
the aaaccess which attends him in his war with
the government forces in that section. In Ne
vsda they appear to be fully posted rs to the
Modoc victories; and in Eastern Oregon, and
in Washington Territory they scorn restraint,
leave their reservations, steal cattle, and give
every indication, generally, Of desire to re-
sumo open hostilities against the whites. The
Walia Walla Stgtesman announces that numsr-
GUS bodies Of Indians are scattered throughout
the WsAs Walls Valley, engaged in trading of
their ponies at every opportunity. and buying
fire arms ADD ammunition wherever they can
procure: tho same Everything indicates an
open rupture With the red devils. and gen.
eral Indian WAY throughout the Territories
1t was reported few days ago that large
body of Indiaas, psmbsriug over three hum
dsed, were congregated on the Payettc and
weiser valleys and that their insolent and
defiant conduct was oaiising great uneasiness
among the ranchmen 10 those neighborhoods.
Approaching the threatening aspect OF Indian
affairs in Southern Idaho. ~ effort is being
made to osganize two companies VI volunteers
in Ada county. The quota Of arms belonging
to this Territory, under requisition from the
Governor, ara now on the way to Boise City,
from the railroad, bnt will not arrive for two
or thres weeks yet. We understand that his
Excellency, Governor Bennett. is fully informed
of the threatening state Of affairs, and that he
is now at Fort Hall for the purpose Of holding
q eoQneil With the indians at that place. under
instructions from the Indian Department, apd
that he will be in Boise City about the twen-
tieth Of this month. In the mean time we
hope to hear of the two volunteer companies
organizing in Boise City, and that they will be
ready to take the field. if the peeessity should
arise, at an early dsy. An'outsFeak mag occur
at any time. ,aad the people Of this portion Of
our Territory must rely upon thense!ges; and.
for . time. at least. expect no aid from the
General Government, Fort Boise is military
post only ip mama, There are rot enough SOL
Aiers st the garrison to keep the guard house
or mess room clean, let alone to fight Iadians;
and il il an internal shame that the Admins
tration should keep thousands of troops scat
tered at various posts throughout the Eastern
and Middle States, where they are nuisance,
while the people of Idaho, aud the frontier
generally. are left without any protection
70 look out for themselves There should
bs It least four or Eve hundred soldiers sta
toned at Fort Boise, whereas there il scarcely
4 dozen. That point should be made the head
quarters of the military forces for the protec.
ton Of all that section Of country lying between
the railroad and Grand Ronde Valley, and un.
Les tho War Department acts promptly in for
wardiug troops and munitions Of war to this
section, the people will be compelled to abandon
their vocation and calling, for a time, at least.
and organize for their own defense. In the alb
seDce Of the Governor, we hope that Secretary
Curtis will take prompt steps by issuing his
proclamation TO tho people, calling upon them
to come forward aud enlist for campaign
against the Indians, Under the color of such
authority the merchants viii no doubt furnish
provisions and ammunition, AZ web e. what
FIRE arms they have ip store; and horses epougb
can be procured from tho farmers to maput
two or three hundred volunteers. Give the
boys = chance, and LIT them have the spois Of
war, in the nature Of captured horses from the
redskins, with assurances of reasonable pay
from the General Government. and we will
ssrrant . general cleaning out Of all Indians
10 Southern Idaho, with lasting guarantees Of q
peace. Delays are dangerous. aad
we hope to hear Of Governor Curtis, who il
generally prompt in his official duties, moving
in this matter at once. m.
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