Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-06-27
Letter from Warrens.
WASHINGTON, |. r., June 10,

W '>pAo4>I i. - uuC H., 10.
Ed. TELLER:-On the day of the
departure Of our last mail, last Thurs
day, Capt. Catley's command proceeded
to the south fork aud camped on bar
at the site of Halls old bridge. On
Friday Jas. Rains came into town with
his family from his place at the mouth
of the south fork, Is miles north of
here, and reported that his horses had
disappeared, presumably driven off by
Indians; that signals were visible on
the mountains and smoke from what
appeared to be numerous camp fires, at
point on the main river, IL miles
above his place, called Red bar, but he
saw no Indians and did not huat much
for any. Word was sent to Lieut.,
Galley during the night, and on uday
the command returned to this place and
took the trail towards Rains, camping
for the night 4 miles up Slaughter
creek. Monday they broke camp and
started through the snow, which still
covers a mile of the trail. They were
not able to make it, and after losing a
mule or two returned to camp. Tues.
day aue yesterday they have been show
cling the worst Of the snow and will
undoubtedly get through to-day. Du:.
ing the last tour days it has rain d and
showed c,ssantly, some Of the time
the rain falling 10 torrents. Military
operations or movements would seem to
be almost out of the question under
such circumstances, but b tn officers
and men are animated by disposition
to push forward and accomplish some
thing apparently; but their SUPP ly train
is too heavily loaded Tor r'pid move.
ment.
Tuesday ui.ht the news of the break
ing down Of the wire bridge by drove
Of cattle reached us. This is annoying
as supplies are scarce, and considerable
y delay is unavailable in order to open Thu
trail by way Of Shearer's ferry
The sound Of the whistle is regularl,
y heard in the land the Rescue u
tho small force of men does not permi
Mr.. True to accomplish much, ethe
sinking or drifting. The placer mimi,
y interest is doing as we'll as the weathe
6 will permit Books 4 Mathison sol
II their block Of mining ground at tn
:. mouth of Stratton creek to Cinnamon
e few days since for $4,000. part cas-
, and part in pa, ments in the usual mar
=, uer. The Ground Immediately belo
:. in tie upper part of the meadows W.
:. sold by Ben & Co for $40 700, an
:, has ncsrley all been paid for. Ev
=: IDENTIFY Cinnamon do not lack faith i
~ the camp, whatever may be the cas-
y with white men. W.
ID We are quite conversant with til
q section Of country where the above Il
no dian threateninys are made and Il
j.. character Of the Indians roaming Their
-. The country is very difficult of acce
: for military operations again the,
y. aud the Indians are treacherous. 60,
u ardly. thieving class; seldom found
y, parties numbering more than doze
- with no chief, and never would a'ta'
he village or settlement where exist'
ne any cousidera le means Of defens
rel They will steal stock. creep up up
ny unsuspecting lone settlers. and mnrd
OF them and then secrete Themselves
Nv the mountains and ravines' leaving b
he faint, if any, signs OF their whereabou
SIS We do not apprehend the least dang
ry. of their coming into the Warrcns
us sin to do any damage. The camp
So whites there and their facilities for d
ms tense are too forbidding; but until c
gle terminated from the surrounding cou
he try they will be likely to cut off a
on kill small parties Who may venture e
nd 10 or 20 miles from the camp for pr
wo poses OF prospecting and mining in
srs mote localities. The troops at Ware
- and in the vicinity will be such prot,
-. ton that mining operations will not
=. the least be Interrupted.
age THE MURpERERs.--Wo was