Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-08-11
Indian Operations on the Mexican Border


Indian Operations on the Mexican Border.
WASHINGTON, August 10th-Adjutant-
General Drum received telegram to-day from
Eagle Springs, stating that there is no doubt
Victoria and at least 100 warriors were en-
gagged in the fight of the 30th ultimo, and
that they were more severely handled than
at first reported. Their present camp is To-
Gated opposite Del Almo, in the mountains
in Mexico adjoining the river. Colonel Vale.
who is moving down the river, has been in
formed of this. Theslast report received from
the scouts states that the river has risen since
the Indians crossed back into Mexico, and it is
only passable with great difficulty.
GRIERSoN's MovEMENTs-HIs FIGHT WITH
Victories BAND.
DENVER (Col.), August 10th-The 1rib-
une's Santa Fe special contains the following
news from the Indian campaign: General
Grierson reports that while guarding the
passes east of Van Horns Well and scouting
towards the Rio Grande &c prevent the In
dams passing eastward towards the settle
ments, they escaped, slipping through and
going north. On the evening of the 4th in
slant Grierson got his force in readiness and
moved to the northwest, keeping the range Of
mountains between him and the Indians,
thus concealing his movements. He left the
camp south of Van Horns at 3 \. NJ. of the
9TH, and arrived at Rsttlesnake Springs at
II o'clock that night, marching 65 miles in 81
hours. Arriving there he found himself in
advance of the Indians. At P. NJ. on the
9th Indians were observed moving towards
the springs. The troops of the Tenth Cav
airy, Captain Vielle commanding Company
/ and Lieutenant Ayers Company G, held
their fire until it was thought the Indians
would approach no nearer. They then fred
eight volleys, creating great confusion and a
general scattering among the Indians. From
high mountain the Indians perceived the
smallness of the force opposed to them, and
advanced to the attack, trying to work their
way to water. At this moment Companies
III and b, Ninth Cavalry, under Captain
Carpenter and Lieutenant Jones, made their
appearance, and the hostiles were again dis
the mountains. At p NJ. the supply train,
escorted by Captain Gilmore and company
OF the Twenty fourth Infantry, appeared
about eight miles southeast, coming around a
point of the mountains. The Indians sent
out a party to attack 1t, but were again re-
pulsed, and retreated to the main force. AT
that time party of Indians was seen coming
down the canyon between the troops
with the evident intention of attack
ing the train and Of getting to water.
They were also driven back. The indians
retreated into the Carriza mountains, pur-
sued by the troops. Colonel Grierson says i5
is impossible to tell the loss of the indians,
owing to the nature of the country. Mary
men were shot from their horses. Capt in
Nolan's command is now watching The
canyon, and Captain Carpenter with force
has gone to Sulphur Springs and the water
hole. about twenty miles from Rattlesnake
Springs, these being the only ones where the
Indians suffered no casualties. Captain Liv-
ernore, with company of the Eighth Cav
airy, is now on the way to join Grierson.
A courier from Capt. Kennedy brings a re
port to Grierson that detachment of troops
had an engagement while following the In
dian trail into the canyon north of Bowen
Springs, in the Gaudaloupe Mountains The
troops lost one man killed and nine horses
shot. The loss of the Indians is unknown.
Capt. Kennedy at once moved out to attack
these Indians. Capt. Vale, with 200 Mexi-
can troops, is now opposite Fort Quitman,
watching for band Of 30 or 70 Indians who
are supposed to have left the main band of
Victoria. This is the same band that at
tackled the coach on the 9th, compelling it to
return to Fort Quitman, and wounding one
passenger.
Disastrous Fire in New York Bay.
NEW YORK, August 10th-This merning
the hull of the burning vessel Nictaux, still
ablaze, fioated against pier occupied by the
American Export Lumber Company at Hum
ter's Point. The premises occupied by the
company occupies both sides of Newton
creek. At the time the Nictaux came in
contact with the pier they were unloading a
large number of vessels. The fire imme-
diately communicated to the lumber yard,
and spread in every direction with lightning
rapidly. From the lumber yard the fire
ing the efforts made by several tugs which
fastened to their assistance, six barges, one
schooner and one ship were soon in flames.
Over ten acres of fire is now raging wildly,
and it appears to be beyond the control of
the tremen. Several burning vessels were
towed into the river, and have drifted with
the tide toward Blackwels Island, enveloped
in sheets Of fame. The fire is spreading in
every direction, and no estimate can be
formed as to its probable extent. The scene
from the river is one of indescribable gran
deur, the flames rising in every direction and
devouring everything in their path.
rhe Euening Post says: OF the stock of the
Export Lumber Company, mostly Canada
pine, valued at $500, 600, about half is already
destroyed. Fully insured. The insurance
Watrous' stock of lumber, Canada pine,
valued at $500, 600, is burned. Insured. The
total loss is expected to be half million. AT
FIRST many people in the shops about the fire
began to make preparations to abandon their
abodes. but after the fremen were well at
work, all the undergrad workmen, boat
men, aud many outsiders took hold, and pile
after pile of lumber was moved away with
remarkable swiftness. BY IL o'clock a wide.
open space half around the fire was cleared
and drenched with water. Streams were
poured upon the lumber bordering this open
space, and thus a wider spread of the fire was
was burning pieces of wood carried by the
wind.
General alarms were sent out, calling all
the fire companies of the Western Division
of the Brooklyn Fire Department to the
place. In addition, three of the Blissville
companies. two from Hunters Point and one
from Dutch Kills and the jackson Hose Com
pany worked at the fire. An alarm was sent
to New York, and two freboats were sent
Immediately to the scene. Towards after
noen the Fire Departments obtained mas
terry over the flames, and later very heavy
showers materially assisted in extinguishing
them The Lumber Export Company's
losses are fully covered by insurance in city
w
Neither Of the companies can approximate
the losses. The Export Company believes
that two thirds Of their entire lot is gone. The
loss of shipping. aside from the canal boats,
will be light.
Blaine Opens the Polite 1 Ball i'm Maine.
NEW York, August 10th.-The Tribune
SAYS: Blaine opened the Republican canvass
in Maine yesterday by vigorous speech at
Bath. The fight against the forces of DEM
ocrats and cheap-money men combined in de-
feuss Of the bsfiied fraud of last year, will be
sharp one, but will end in an overwhelming
Republican victory. There seems to be a
large number of fools and rascals in Maine,
but they by no means comprise a majority of
the voting population. The attempt of Gar
celon, Piilsbury & Co. to steal the State
Government by Juggling election returns
will never be Endorsed at the polls. The peo-
pie have waited nearly year for chance to
condemn it, and they will not miss this op-
portunity.
The seawanahaka Observation-Disclosures
of Onicers and Government officials.
New YoRK, August 10th.-The Grand
Jury in the United States Court to-day made
a presentment in the Seawanahaka disaster
case. They say they believe the accident
was due to criminal carelessness and negli-
pence of certain Government officials, officers
and owners of the vessel. Attached were in
dictments against them. The oifense charged
ia manslaughter. A bench warrant Of arrest
has been issued. Certified copies of the pre-
sentiment have been forwarded TO President
Hayes, heads Of the Senate and House Of