The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-07-13

WEST AND SOUTH.
A report from Lewiston, Idaho, 2-th. l. 10
the effect that the renegade Indians are Join
ing the hostiles, runners having been sent to
the different tribes 10 incite them 10 take up
arms against the whites. The Indians were
reported In force at Horseshoe Bend. on
salmon River, about 800 strong. All the
wounded white prisoners in their hands had
been killed, but not mutilated. The force
sent 70 salmon River comprised about 40
regulars and Us volunteers.
At Williamstown, Ky, on the 9th. man
named Read was assaulted on the street by
three OF his brothers-in-law. named Little.
Shots were exchanged, which resulted in
the killing OF Read and the fatal wounding
OF one Of the Litiles.
On the night Of the cath the coach from
Deadwood was stopped near CHEYENNE
River by i've masked men. who robbed the
passengers Of about 5000 and blew open
the iron treasure-box, carrying OF the con-
tents. Several shots were exchanged. one OF
which slightly wounded the driver. A sim
liar robbery took place only a few DAYS
previously.
contract has been signed by JAY Gould
and Sidney Dillon, Of the Union Pacific
Railroad, with other interested parties, for
the extension OF the Colorado Central Rail-
road from Longmont TO Cheyenne, and the
immediate building Of railroad from Chey-
enne to the Black Hills.
George l. Crosby, photographer, his wife
and two children, were drowned while at
tempting 70 cross creek in south Hanni-
bal, Mo-, on the 9th. The bridge gave way.
prccipitating the vehicle and it, occupants
into the raging stream.
Gems. sheridan and Crook, accompanied
by aids, left Omaha on the 26tb on tour OF
inspection through the Yellowstone and Big
Horn countries.
Maj. J. +. Flood, editor OF the .Sfetcan
County tTenn-) Record, attorney 1t law and
Postmaster at Dover, has confessed to hav-
ing stolen several thousand dollars from req
isfered letters. Flood was recently chosen
vice-President Of the Tennessee Press As
ISOLATION.
A convention was held al 81. Louis on the
2sih and 18th. 70 take the preliminary steps
10. building narrow-gauge railroad from
81. Louis through Missouri and Kansas 10
Colorado. Delegates We're present from
nearly every county interested In the building
Of the proposed read. The location 81 route,
together with other details, was placed In
the hands Of an executive committee OF .
members, OF which Hon. Erasfus Wells, 81
-. Louis, was chosen President.
The monument in honor OF the defenders
OF Fort Moultrie in l756, was unveiled at
Charleston, $. O., on the I'D, the anniversary
ofthe battle. The military display was very
fine.
The Deadwood stage was again robbed Of
it, treasnre-boxes on the 27th, near Chey-
enne River. The passengers were not mo-
Tested. A force Of 20 cavalrymen from Fort
Laramie went In pursuit OF the robbers.
John Gertner, q saloon keeper Of Cincin-
natl, on the nth, shot and killed his wife
and then made an Intellectual attempt 70 take
hi own life. Jealousy was the cause.
a correspondent Of Gen. Howard's ex-
nfdition against the Nez- Perces Indians. in
idaho, sent the following dispatch, on the
9th ult.. from Camas Prairie, the scene az
the Indian massacre: We marched from
Mount Idaho 70 this place Monday after
noon, distance OF 10 miles. Yesterday
Gen. Howard made reconnaissance In
force, leaving = strong guard in camp.
We proceeded 70 the scene Of Col
Pcrry's late battle with the Indians.
and found and buried y OF the dead
soldiers, which leaves six 81 the bodies vet
to be found. Most OF the bodies were
-calped. The number OF murders thus far
ascertained are one woman, two children,
and - men, In addition 10 30 soldiers of Col.
Perry's command killed and missing in the
late fight. Details Of the murders are horri-
bic In the extreme. There are several wom-
en- At Mt Idaho, wives Of settlers. who mar
rowly escaped, or were rescued after suffer-
ing most terrible outrages.
Eph. Holland, well known sporting man,
has been sentenced 10 IL months In the Ohio
Penitentiary for fraudulent practices az the
last Ohio State election In Cincinnati.
by direction Of the Secretary Of war, a
Board Of Engineers, 70 consist OF Col. J. II.
Simpson, Major q. X. Suter and Capt. w. II.
II. Benyiard, has been ordered TO assemble
At vicksburg, Miss, july II, 10 examine and
report upon the most advisable means Of
the water-front Of vick-burg,
and Of arresting the danger which appears
to be apprehcnded from a CUTOFF opposite
that city.
Near Mount Vernon, Ky, on the night Or