The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-01-24

Full Particulars ofths Indian Outbveak at
Fort ssobinson and the Terrible Massa-
ere that Followed.

ere that Followed.
= Especial 70 the Chicago Times.]
FORT ROBINSON, Neb., Jan. 1.-THE fol.
lowing Is a. full and correct report Of thu
Cheyenne massacre on Thursday night last
the facts Of which, owing TO the confusion
and excitement existing since the horrible
occurrence, could not be ascertained sooner
The sentinel walking guard on the east
side OF the prison. room containing the Chey-
ennes had just cried out . Ten O'Clock, ali's
WE'LL" Hardly had the sound OF his voice
died away on the night breeze when, by Z
preconcerted signal, the savages burst
through the doors and windows, which they
had previously unfastened. The movement
was executed with such promptness ~ 20
take the sentinels completely by surprise.
The hrst OF the savages gaining the outside
1t the east end
OPENED FIRE UPON THE sENTINELs
from firearms which they had succeeded In
concealng since their capture by Carleton
last October, succeeding In killing one and
dangerously woiinding another. A simi-
lar case was enacted on the west and south
sides Of the building. The savages having
nred into the guard-room, severely wound-
ed two guardsmen, the main guard, consist
IN: OF ~ men and two non-commissioned
''fiicers, rushed 10 intercept the savages' es-
tape. Corporal Pulver, brave young Eel.
low, OF Company l., 81 Cavalry, sprang on
q savage supposed TO be the Chief DulI-
knife with the intention of disarming him.
The savage anticipating the attack, immedi-
ately fired on Pu'ver. the ball taking effect
guard In the meantime were trying to pre-
vent the escape OF the retreating savages,
all efforts however proving Intellectual as the
bucks on being overtaken fired on the guard
with fatal effect. The squaws were also
armed with huge hunting knives, using
a m hU NH.
occurred. The men Of Company G, 81 Cav.
airy, IN the barrack room near, hearing the
nrst shot, sprang out Of bed, and in an In
credibly short period rushed TO the scene Of
the engagement, many Of them stopping to
render assistance to wounded comrades "
Ing on the frozen snow. This scene tended
TO arouse within them
THE DEMON OF REVENGE.
On catching UP with the guard ineffective.
ly struggling with the retreating savages.
they opened an indiscriminate fire, with
dreadful effect, ON the renegades. killing
twenty, eight Of whom proved to be war;
riors. The sayages reaching White River,
within five hundred yards OF the post, scat
tered, making for the hills few miles dis
tant. The main body continued to retreat
up the left bank Of the river, closely pursued
by the Infatuated soldiers. Such Of the saw
ages a. were oycrtaken, fired on the pursu-
ers, and in return were Immediately shot
down. The dismounted troops, after pur-
suing the savages two miles, were overtaken |
by Companies and L. Sd Cavalry, mount
ed, who, on hearing the firing in camp q
mile distant, arrived in time to capture I
many savages who would doubtless have es-
capped had II not been for their timely as
sistance. The mounted companies continu.
ed pursuit Of the fleeing sayages, allowing
ed from cold and fatigue, TO return TO the |
post, carrying back number Of savages,
most OF whom proved to be
sQuAws AND PAPPoosEs,
their wounds, in many cases, being render |
ed doubly serious by their being frozen, and !
the most seriously injured Of whom died |
within the ensuing two hours. During the |
work OF dressing their wounds BY Surgeon
Petty, who displayed great skill and perse. |
verance In administering relief to the wound
ed savages, great fortitude was displayed.
especially noticeable in the younger sayages.
Surgeon Mosely, In the meantime, was bus
y occupied attending the wounded troops.
who lived only long enough TO have their
wounds dressed. The dismounted troops,
having consigned the wounded savages 10
medical care, we're ordered to saddle up
md follow the trail of the fleeing savages.
which, owing TO the light from the pale
moon, and the ground being covered with
now, was rendered doubly easy. During
'ould be heard from the distant bluffs,
where pursued and prruers
MET IN DEADLY CONFLICT.
The trail was followed until the setting OF
he moon rendered further pursuit impossi.
lie until daylight. Soon the trail became
1sible, and the pursuit was renewed. The
principal trail lay over and through sue
ession OF mountains and ravines, rendering
pursuit. by mounted troops almost impossi.
lie. The troops that followed the smaller
rails were successful In capturing many
avages, and killing such - rendered ft
necessary Tor self-preservation. A detach-
nent OF six men Of Company II, Sd Cavalry.
Iaving discovered party Of sayages In .
vashout, Private Everett, one Of their mum.
he savages TO surrender, by signs, etc, Sig
flying TO them their desire to capture {
ather than kill them. The savage~, Ii re-
ponsc opened hre, Everett falling MORALLY =
rounded. The remainder Of the troops ,
aimed the nearest shelter and opened IRE on ,
ne savages, killing and capturing the entire
arty, numbering ten.
The troops that followed the main trail 4
ucceeded In trailing the savages to where ,
he latter had intrenched themselves, in . !
avine whose natural defenses rendered Il !.
most inaccessible--a place no doubt well I
nown 70 the savages, and which In years I
asst was used for their camping ground. :
he troops, finding IL :
urossIBLE TO DIsLoDGE THE sAvAGEe
ithout exposing themselves within easy
lnge Of the savages' fire, determined 10
around them, 10 hopes ~ getting them to
l-render. This determination being acted
pom, the troops remained In position All
ght. The following morning the \
oops discovered that the Indians had \
lrown up additional breastworks during
e night, with view TO resist any attempt Y
the troops 10 dislodge them. The cori,- v
snding officer, seeing that any attempt to
slodge the savages from such position !,
'uld not be accomplished without sacrifice !
= the lives OF anumber Of his men, ~ the 4
eater portion OF the savages were known 81
be armed, conceived the idea Of sending 3,
Fort Robinson for artillery, BY which Be =