The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-14

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some of whose drivers was unknown and the
contents of which, consisting in most cases OF
Indian supplies, had been served like those Oh
Goldstens train The marauding and man
cious Utes have thus been destroying the very
goods intended for them, but having previously
seized everything stocked at the White River
Agency they fully fitted out for the winter.
They have all the Winchester rifles they need
and more. "One estimate says Lieutenant
Bourke, 'puts the quantity of ammunition
they have bought since spring at 100000
cartridges" This may seem exaggerated,
but the other day some citizens of
Bear River went to the house of
man named Peek in that valley, and knowing
him to be large trader with the Indians and
to have sold them ammunition the very morn
ing Thornburgh attacked, searched his
premises and took over twelve thousand rounds
OF metallic cartridges. ''IIe talked Of prose-
cutting Them" continued the lieutenant. II
told them the best place for him was at the end
OF "a rope strung to the limb of tree, and that
public opinion would justify putting him there"
WOUNDED ON THEIR RETURN.
Captains Payne and Dodge were to start at
Oh their return with the wounded, for
whom General Merritt furnished transportation
before his departure from Mill Creek. They
are expected to arrive at Rawlins on the Goth
inst. Captain Dodge has in his charge the body
of Major Thornburgh.
THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND A PORTION OF
THE employees AT WHITE RIVER REPORTED
SAFE
DENVER. COL, Oct. 49, 1872
The following despatch was received by Governor
Pitkin. at twenty minutes to A. NJ. yesterday
LAKE CITY. Col. Oct. TO- 1879.
To Governor PIrKIN:-
The following trustworthy news has been received
from Los Pinos agency :-Serponeiro. one OF the
most reliable sub-chiefs. who sent by Ouray
to the White River agency after the news
OF the fight had been received by him.
returned from Milk River yesterday at eleven
o'clock. He reports that he the white men and
children at the White River Agency. in charge Of
Chief Douglas; also OF the employees. who was
present when the Indians made the attack upon the
agency. This killed one Indian and wounded
another. Serponeiro thinks three or four moro
employees also alive. their tracks
were around the agency buildings and they
may have fed to the woods. Father Meeker was
killed. The report. given in the papers. that
Serponero and Spavano took part in the fight is
untrue, and 1t is also not sure that Chief Douglas
led the White River Utes. Ouray thinks that Jack.
White River Ute. commanded the Indians in the
charge on Thornburgh's command. LINDEN.
RETURN OF BRADY TO LOS PINos AGENCY
REPORTED SUCCESS OF HIS MISSION.
Los PINos INDIAN AaENcY,l
COLORADO, Oct. 8. 1879.
Employe Brady, who went to White River
with the Indian escort, under Chief Sapevaneiro,
has returned. The Indians obeyed Chief GU
rays order mentioned few days ago. AS
it communicated they ceased fighting
and moved Of No further trouble is anticipated
unless the soldiers advance. Chief Douglass sends
word to Ouray that the women and children, the
money and the papers Of the agency will be sent
here when it Is safe to do it. Ouray does not
believe all the employees are killed. He in
dorses the agents despatch to Washington for
. peace commission to investigate the trouble and
let tho blame rest where it belongs. A runner is
lust in from the southern Ute Agency, with letter
from the agent. council had been held and the
Utes will abide by Ouray's order They want peace
and will have nothing to do with the White River
trouble nd request Ouray to inform the White River
Utes tos>their decision
CHEF oURAY AND AGENT STANLEY ANXIOUS N
BRING ABOUT PEAcE-AcTIoN OF THE IN.
TERROR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TO BE AC.
CORDED THE HosTILEs.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
WASHINGTON, Oct. Ii. 1870
The opinion expressed by the officials at the In.
terror Department Friday last to the effect that
the report that Agent Stanley had been driven from
the Los Pinos agency untrue was confirmed by
the receipt Of the following telegram from that agent
ut the Interior Department this morning.
Los PrNos AGENCY. Oct. Q. 1879.
COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS. Washington
Employee Brady and escort OF Indians have just
arrived from White River. The Utes recognized and
obeyed Ouray's order; withdrew and will fight no
more unless forced to do so. If soldiers are now
stopped the trouble can be stopped by peace CON-
mission to investigate offences. and let the blame
rest whore it may. This will save life. expense and
distress II 1t can be accomplished.
LATTER 80 p. MA runner is just in from the
Southern Ute Agency with a letter from the agent.
general council has been held. The Utes will obey
Ouray's request. and will stay at home and take no
part In the White River trouble, and request Ouray
to inform them of their decision.
concur in the above.
OURAY. Head Chief Of the Utes.
CONFERENCE THE WAR DEPARTMENT..
After q brief consultation with the acting Com
missioner of Indian Affairs. Secretary Schurz i'm
mediately drove to the War Department for consul
tation with General Sherman. and together they
talked over the situation for some time.
the Secretary outlining what he thought ought
to be the tenor of the Instructions to the officers Of
the army in regard to the course to be pursued to
bring the Utes into submission. 1t is understood
that General sherman fully acquiesced in the
opinion expressed by Secretary Schurz. the
latter being belliscrent than the
General in the determination to meet force
with force unless the Utes would surrender uncon-
ditionally and trust TO the government for mercy
toward those who not the leaders in the hostile
and murderous acts.
suERMAN's INSTRUCTIONS.
As result of this conference General Sherman
wrote the following. which was at once telegraphed
10 General Sheridan, with instructions to commune
cate its purport promptly to General Crooke and to