The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1879-10-16

vslor and pluck. The Iodians have
peculiar hatred for these colored troop.
which the latter return with interest.
Ii IL believed tha; the consolids ied CON
mands are by this time en- route for IN
White River Agency. The creates, inter
est IL manifested Tor that post.
NO ENGAGEMENT.
CHEYENNE, October 9-The s.stemep
OF the mail carrier that Merritt had a tjsh
with thu hos.iies before reaching Psvn.,
command was contrsiicted because Cien
Merritts report spd all other communica-
tions from mis- command made no mention
OF il. Letters received here to day by Al
army officer from members of Merritt
command speak. Of no engagement befor,
the junction with Payne's command, bu
state that on Sunday morning, Oc,o
Der 5h, after relieving Payne
Gen. Merritt. with the company, 9Th Cav
airy, under Lieut. Cnerry, left the amp to
visit Thornburgh's battle field. Ga the
way there they were attacked by the Utes
One man WAS wounded and four horses
killed. No further particulars are given,
except thst the Indians were repulsed
Sundsy. Thee letters were written sunday
evening, while Gen. Merritt's report was
written Sunday morning.
The mail carrier from Dixon ia due at
Rawiins at midnight tonight. 1t is be-
lievsd that he will bring news from the
front.
AUTHENTIC REPORTS.
DENVER, Col, October 9.-The following
dlspatchys, received BY the Governor to-
day, show the situation in the SOUTH Til.
slsn erE OF the dispatch are reliable and
responsible men:
Coz f. ". PiH'n, Deartr:
LAKE CITY, Col, Oct. 81 have Inst
come back from the reservation. Chief
Ouray came up TO town of Ouray and |
had talk with him He tells me he has
sent a man by the name of Brady and six
OF his chiefs confer with the White river
Ufs and bring them back to the Los Pipos
Agency. As quick as Brady gets back he
will dispatch courier to Ouray and one
will be dispatched to NE here, with what
ever news they may bring. Chief Ouray
is friend Of the white people and tells me
ii 1t comss with his people he can control a
great number of them and will turn and
help the whites 10 fight the others until
they will have enough Of it. Gen. Cook
arrived tonight and left Capt. 4. Parcel
am At cursy.
Carr. GEo. j. R,CHARDs.
II Coo Pitk.n:
SILvERTON, Col Get. 9-R Liable in
ormstIon tonight Gays that the Indians
nave driven the gent from the Los Piaos
4 geucy To Animas Cry. Their Leading ci;i-
,ens call for help. We resporded Send
roops from Pagosa to Animss CITY at
,nce. Hurry up arms and ammunition 10
Is ss requested IN the former dispatch.
:. W. HUDSON,
CHAs NEWMAN,
j. Z. VOORHEES,.
TO Governor Pilkin:
UPPER GUNNI.oN, Oct. Send one
hundred guns with ammunition to Ruby
amp, Guonison County, Immediately. \
Military company was organized here TO-
lay, with 16 members enrolled; y. NJ
;arter, Captain. Tie dagger is Imminen
Oi families are in camp and only ST guns !
Ne Sic building blockade.
RICHARD IRWIN.
70 Gor Pitli.:
DELNoRTE, COLORADO, October 9:-l
st in. thirty-six hours from Silverton. |
- the 9Th an armed party from Silverton |
'rought in women and children from lower |
an Miguel The settlers on Dolores feel |
afe, but want arms and ann uuition |
thirty Indians are in camp on the cascade, |
0 miles below Siiyerton, but not in war |
amt. The citizens OF Silverton have or |
an.z d a hundred med, and lack arms and |
We do not anticipate danger |
n SilveIton, but the outlying camp and set |
emsnts must hSve help. Send, IL |
'oasible 100 stand OF ma and at least |
hirty rounds each. \ special messenger
rom Sylvester TO me at Antelope Springs,
avs that Animas City is in danger. The
gent at Los PiEos just got off with his
lie The country il tull of rumors, which
must be taken with caution. The Indians
'iil not attack the large settlements ard
'esiege them, but will retire on the
solsted camp, and scattering, making
quick dash and off again 10 the noun
aims. / wonld advice that you have
ompany OF cavalry sent from ALAMEDA to
'iiverton, via the Rio GranLe, the mounted
miners and mouDtsireers 10 act az scouts,
md drive the Indians TO the Valley, AID
y an united attack OF the troops ard
to plant them in under the
round reservations. Send arms here TO
ny care. | will see them forwarded |
The country is all sire.
J. l.. PENNINGTON.
SILvEIToN, Col, Oct. 9.-Ignaties' band is
i've miles below here, and are firing the |
imber. We organize tonight, and need
t least one hundred stands Of arms and
Send by express to Pepning-
on, at Delnorte. Reply bv telegraph. The |
utside settlements are in great Danger.
J. 5. PENNINGTON,
A. W. HUDSON,
CHAs. NEWMAN,
J. VOORHEES,. l
10 Coz. P.tkia:
DELNoRTE, CAI., Oc'"her eli you will |
i've J. L. Galloway, OF Antelope Park, su
hority to recruit. mount sEd arm forty
nen to hunt the Indians, frooIi-r fashion,
ou will have more effective force than |
i've companies of regulars. They will go
light, fast and effective. Their intimate
OF the country will be a great
advantage.
am here to carry out any orders you
nay wish. Signed,
J. L. PENNINGTON.
Leadviile will be merely the baae OF
operations in Gunni.on County, and arms
md ammunition are being sent there ss fas:
Is possible.