Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-18

WIsNIPEG, Man., May l6.
News was received here this morning from
reliable sources that Riel, the rebel leader.
was captured yesterday by Dominion troops.
Ills followers are scattered and il is believed
that the rebellion is ended.
ST. PAUL. May l6.
A special from Winnipeg. received at A.
M, says: Riel was captured today (Friday)
at noon. three miles north of Batouche. by
strong. He appeared unconcerned but begged
not to be shot. He was taken to Middleton's
headquarters
Accordingly Diepe went of for his horse,
but when little distance away, Boulton's
scouts got close and Thorne and Armstrong
took Riel on one of their horses, and taking
unfrequented roads will bring him into camp
this afternoon. Gen. Middleton gave orders
that the men should keep in their tents when
Riel came in, - he 10 afraid some personal
enemy of Riel's will shoot him, many having
sworn to shoot him At eight.
Another dispatch from Guardepuys Cross
ing, dated the 10Th, saws: Riel was brought
in At 80 this afternoon. No demonstration
was made. He walked quietly to the Gen.
erals tent. He wishes fair trial He asked
Armstrong if he would get civil trial. He
was afraid of the scouts. but passing through
them, bis captors brought him safely to camp.
He said his wife and family were With the
half-breed women near by. When he saw the
Gattling gun 60 down with the scouts at Ba-
touche, he was much alarmed on account of
his family. Riel appears eareworn and hag-
gard. He has let his hair grow long and is
dressed in poorer fashion than most of the
half-breeds.
TORONTO, May Is.
The news of Riel's capture received here
this afternoon caused general rejoicing, it
being felt that the rebellion will now soon be
terminated.
BArTLEFoRD, May l6.
The scouts who have been out since Wed
nesday returned this evening. Coming east
they discovered tracks of horsemen and
blackboard, and concluded that the emissaries
of Rel had gone to Poundmaker. They saw
signal fires this morning and struck a desert
ed camping ground, and traces of several
hundred tepees and half-eaten cattle.
1t is believed that the entire outfit of Big
Bear and Poundmaker, numbering over 1900
braves, squaws and children, are there. The
scouts followed but kept under cover The
prairie is dotted with cattle which have given
out from fatigue. The trail of the Indians
ran south of Stoney reserve in the direction
of Saskatchewan. Tonight the Indians are
unaware of Riel's defeat.
WINNIPEG, May 16.
The general opinion here is that an attempt
will be made to get Riel of on plea of in
sanity. Stories have been freely floating
about regarding his unsoundness of mind.
There is always a chance, however. that a
bullet from q volunteers or scouts rifle will
be fred at him. The Dominion government
is much embarrassed by his capture.
WINNIPEG. May II.
despatch from Batouche dated last night
saws: The camp is still excited over Rieps
capture and he is very closely guarded. He
has very little to say. He feels his position
very keenly and looks completely broken
down.
Msjor Boulton and 200 mounted men have
been securing the country in search of Du-
mont, but SO far without success. Everything
is quiet around Batnuche and white flags are
flying from all houses. One hundred and
fifty rifles and muskets have been turned in
by the rebels. Most of the prisoners have
been allowed to return to their homes, but
the ringleaders will be taken to Prince Al
bert, Monday.