Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-07-05
THE IDAHO INDIAN WAR.
Fight between Col. Bernard,s Com
mand and the lndians-.Three Whites
Kflled--Probable Repulse Of the Red
Devils.


mand and the Indians--Three Whites
kflled--Probable Repulse Of the Red
Devils.
SILVER Cry, l. T., June 24.-The
advance troops Of Gen. Howard attacked
the hostiles Sunday, IS miles from
Harvey. Bernard bore the brunt of
the engagement; three killed on our
side. The battle took place at Curry
creek. Howard has sent all troops pos
sible to the front. Colonel Robbins
and two soldiers were killed. Couriers
rode two hundred miles to furnish
Howard news of the battle and asking
for reinforcements. Maj. Egbert at
Camp Lyons has been notified to pro-
tect the Winnemucca road and give bat
tie to the hostiles fleeing in the direction
Of Owyhee. The probabilities are that
the hostiles have met with severe re-,
pulse
Further Details Of the Bernard Fight.
SAN Francesca, june ga Silver
City, |. T., dispatch says the assault
made by Bernard upon the Indians at
Curry creek turns out to be II success.
1t was surprise to the savages, about
4Oof whom we're killed The soldiers
were very cool in the charges. The In
dian force present was estimated at 700,
but was probably not so large. The In
dams sretreated to their stronghold in
Stems mountain.
Rapid Marching.
Howard, with the forces at his per-
sonal command, is making As miles a
day, and will effect junction with
Bernard tonight.
Forces Of the Savages.
1t is estimated that the whole force
OF the savage warriors numbers 2,O00;
lO3 campfres were counted. The In
dams will be pursued, and there is every
prospect Of protracted campaign. The
Stein mountain country is we'll adapted
for defensive operations.
MORE OF BERNARD,s FIGHT.
Gallant Conduct Of the Troops--They
Attack and Defeat Force Three Times
Greater than their Own--Sergeant
Richmond ''gets away with" bear
skin.
SILVER CRY, /. t., june 9Th
tho recent attack Of Bernard's command
upon the hostiles, the latter are reported
to have had $500 warriors. The In
dians were not aware of the presence of
the soldiers. Their stock was unguard-
ed. Bernard addressed his troops, in.
formed them that they were close by the
enemy and could whip them. He
charged them not to retreat; if they did
they would be shot, and they might as
we'll die by shots fred by the sayages as
by our men. The gallant soldiers went
silently forward and attacked savage
force three times greater. When with,
in 500 yards Of the enemy, the order
was given to charge. McGregor's COM
pany was near by and they charged also.
The savages fed in dismay. Large
numbers Of them we're killed. An en-,
counter took place between Bearskin, a
Bannock chief, and Sergeant Richmond.
Of McGregor's company. The sergeant
finally killed his man. Between IL and
2 o'clock on the morning Of the oath,
the hostilcs were compelled to retreat.
They were pursued by Bernard ten
miles. General Howard, Downey and
Miles subsequently arrived on the
ground; also Bendire's company. All
are anxious for fight. The body Of one
soldier, captured by Indians, was cut up
and burned. The Indian camp was de-
stroyed BY the troops. Many hostiles
we're wounded. Col. perry's company,
as we'll as all other troops engaged, are
reported to have done we'll.