The New York herald., 1879-10-09

MERRITT AT I-Asi.
LATER.--Oet. 5-6 A. M.-IluTah! Hurrah!!
Merritt has come, and the surrounding hills
rcsonnd with the cheers of welcome. A courier
goes out at once.
THE MURDER OF AGENT MEEKEE AND THE
EMpLoyEs--woMEN AND CHILDREN SAFE IN
CHIEF DOUGLASS HoUsE-AN INDIAN RUN
NER's REPORT TO CHIEF ouEAY
Los PINos AGENCY, Col, Oct s, 1870.
An Indian runner. who came through in
eighteen hours from White River, arrived last
night at midnight. He brought reports to
Chief Ouray that the troops were still fighting.
They were strongly intrenched and able to hold
their position until reinforcemcnts arrived.
Chief Douglass sends word to Chief Ouray
that all the women and children arc safe ut
his house, and that he has turned the
money and papers over to the agents
wife. He said that Ouray need have no
fear of the White River Utes; the fight an
affair OF their own. Indians report that Chief
Jacks band. known as Denver Indians, are
doing the fighting. Two Indians entered the
office, seized the agent, threw him the floor
and shot him through the head. The agency
and the troops were attacked simultaneously
The employees took refuge in q building, which
was fired, and the men were shot while attempt
ing to escape. Chief Ourey says there is no
danger here All is quiet ut the agency.
ANXIETy CONCERNING THE WHEREABOUTS OF
TIE UrEs-CITIzENs PREPARING To PRO-
TEcr THEMSELVES DEpREDATIoNs RE-
PORTED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
DENVER, Col. Oct. 8. 1879.
The uncertainty concerning the whereabouts of
the Utes great anxiety. There are reports OF
Indians being seen in numbers in different portions
of South Park and Summit Park, Chatfee
and Custer county, all localities
the frontier, and reports of depredations
were. surmiscd in my despatch yes
terday unfounded. The people along the border
arc very much excited and alarmed, and IL ere
constant demands upon the Governor for arms and
ammunition. Strange as it may seeir not more than
one man out or five tho frontier seems to a
gum At Alma and Fairpay people collected in the
strongest buildings. ana guards constantly out.
FEAR.
The fear Is not unfounded, for it is believed
that many of the Southern Utcs who joined
the White River Tribe. finding the Northern
Utes defeated and themselves likely to be
discovered so far from home have started
back and are struggling along the frontier perhaps
| creating more fright than actual damage. Scouts
| are out along Eagle and Grand report serious
state OF aifairs. No deprcdatons are yet reported
from the San Juan country except the burning of
timber in La Plata and San Juan counties.
Ouray confesses he cannot control them.
Citizens of Sverton have telegraphed to the Gov
ernor, stating that the Indians committing these
depredations off their reservations, and asking
il the citizens OF these two counties cannot drive
them back. Governor repied:-
Indians OFF their reservations. seeking to destroy
exterminatcd like wild beasts. Send this word to
the settlements"
There are now 800 soldiers to be sent from Ala
mosa to the southern Ute country. and they will
move immediately. with Hatch in command. to be
Joined soon by troops from Texas
OFF THEIR RESERVATION.
An arrival from Lake City last night reports that
not single Indian drew supplies at the agency
last Saturday, all being of. Affairs TAX
ing humorous turn. Young men who want
to raise companies becoming very numerous.
Governor received despatch from Silver Cli6 as
fonows-
Don't send generals, colonies captains Send
us one private ana two kegs of Grant whiskey.'
The Governor replied-"To little whiskey
ordered for the average Silver Cliff private"
Much rejoicing is going at the success of Mer-
ritts command. and great anxiety is felt for the
fate of the agency people.
CANNING FOR DEFENcE-MovEMENT OF
TROOPS UNDER GENERAL HATCH.
DENVER, COL. Oct. s. 1879.
Governor Pitkin has received and sent the follow
ing additional despatches:-
LAKE CITY. Col, Oct. 6. 1870.
Governor Il. W. PIrKIN--
AT % citizens meeting last night q committee on
safety was appointed consisting of Mcssrs Terry.
simrons Finley. Henry and McDougal. citizens
volunteer company has been organized. We have
plenty OF men. put are without arms and muni-
tions. We want 100 stand OF arms and plenty Of
ammunition. NJ. L. TERRY.
Chairman of the Committee ON Safety.
The following despatch received ut nvc min
utes past ten O'Clock last night
LKApvIILE Col. Oct. Z, 1879.
Information has been received since my last de-
spatch to you which leads me to believe that there
are no Indians within fifty miles OF this place in any
direction do not hear of any unusual excitement
anywhere OH the frontier II get any different in
formation will advise you promptly; ,,,so,
march MOVING SOUTHWARK.
ALAMosA. Col. Oct. z. 1870
Governor PtrKtS. Denvcr:-
have arrived ut Aiamosa and am now moving
the troops to the Southern Ute country. am in
structed by the Department Commander to commu-
nicatc with YOU My first effort is to the
settlements II you have any information from
! Uncoinpahgrc please send IL to me.
| HATCH. COMMANDING
DENVER, Col, Oct Z. 1879.
GOVERNOR PiTRiN TO GENERAL HATCH
! To General HATcn. Alamosa:---
Tho latest from San Juan Is contained in the
papers OF yesterday morning, except that the citi
zcns organized with such guns as they could
yet. and without military knowledge. think some
! cavalry should be sent immediately from Aamosa
to Lake city. aud thence to Ouray Sill