The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-07-16
Shortly after one o'clock the Indians

Shortly after one o'clock the Indians
fell back towards the mountains.
This is the first time during this
campaign that the hostiles have at
tempted charge. and shows they are
driven to desperation During the
whole fight they shot wild, and as
msrksmen would not rank high at any
Of the Creedmoor contests. The con.
fict of yesterday can hardly. in any
sense Of the term, be called a battle.
Miles object, in view of the over
whelming numbers against him being
to prevent the advance of the hostiles.
and, if possible. hold them in check
until reinforced. This be calamity
did, and when the fact that bis force
was afoot and the savages we'll mount.
ed, is taken into consideration, the re-
suit Of yesterdays fight will be better
appreciated.
Some time during Friday the Indians
completed the destruction Of Cayuse
station, which, on the day previous
they had partially destroyed 1t is
feared that Meacham's has met q slmi-
lar fate.
Returning to Miles fight Among
the interested spectators were a large
number of Umatillas who took sides
with neither party, but appeared to
relish the sport. 1t is said, but with
what amount Of truthfulness I cannot
state. that number of young men be-
longing to this tribe, under Wenap
Snoot, have joined the hostiles. Col.
Cornoyer reports, so / am informed,
that the young warriors have passe
beyond his control.
At ten o'clock this morning, ColoIel
Forsythe with his command was at
Weston. having been ordered to the
scene of yesterdays conflict. and was
moving IS rapidly as his horses could
travel.
The United State. forces now in
Umatills county amount to seven hum
dred men, and it is thought will be suf,
ficent if no unforeseen accident occurs
to bring the hostiles to terms in few
days. Gen. Forsythe, who is now in
command. is al old Indian fighter, and
one of the most experienced officers in
the army. He possesses the confidence
of both his officers aud men, and should
the opportunity be afforded him he will
make short work of the Piutes.
When found the body of Cosgan was
frightfully mutilated
notwithstanding reports to the con-
trary, it IS almost certain that portion
of the hostiles have succeeded in cross
ing the Columbia and the danger, so
far as the future is concerned is with
them. For should they succeed in
obtaining reinforcements from the Co.
lumbias and other bands the war will
be of long duration, and will require
an immense army to whip them into a
lasting peace. There is much excite
ment throughout this entire section of
country, and the feeling of insecurity
is universal.
Since writing the above l learn that
Gen. Wheaton has gone to the front
and will direct the movement of troops
in person. Several millmen have just
come into town and report they were
driven out of the mountains by the In
dams, who appear to be in large num-
bers. A volunteer company has been
organized here and have placed them
selves at the disposal of Gov. Ferry.
WALLA WALLA, July 14-News from
Pendleton is to the effect that Miles
had . fight with 500 Indians yesterday,
lasting seven hours. The Indians were
badly whipped. The entire command
including Bendire's cavalry charged the
hostiles. driving them very badly. Nc
officers were hurt two enlisted men
were wounded. and five Indians were
killed and large number wounded.