Connecticut western news., 1885-04-22
WAR IN THE NORTHWEST.
Canadian Forces Defeated, with Loss, bS
 the Hnlf-Breeds.

Mir. Dickens, the Inspector of Mounted Po- lice at Fort Pitt, which is reported to have fal- len, is a son of Charles Dickens, the novelist His force consisted of but twenty men, and these and all the settlers in tie surrounding country aI believed to have been massacre ed The Ind ans in the vicinity are the worst in the Northwt st and are under the leadership of the notorious Big Bear
 Fourteen persons instead of eight were killed at Frog LaRe, and one woman, the wife of John Delaney, the Indian farm instructor, was taken prisoner.
 dispatch from Battleford says:-The gar risOn were thrown into a dreadful state of ex- citement when the news of the Frog Lake mas sacre was ann unced. Women expected every hour that the Indians would raid the barracks. As far as have b. en able to learn the Ind ans invited Indian Agent Dunn and others who were murdered to go over to their camp Tor a conference. AS the unsuspecting men entered the chiefs tent they were shot down like so many dogs. A police messenger sent from here to Fort Pitt was captured by party Of Stoney Indians, who released him after robbing him cf everything he possessed.
 Monday the Indians raided the south part of the town, burning Mahaffy & Clihkskelrs store. On the following morning they burned the Government House and stables, and also set fire to a number of farm houses iu the vicinity. Colonel Morris decided to make 8 raid on the haif-breed camp, which was near the barracks. With detachment of police he made dash upon the camp, taking the occu- Iants completely by surprise. Without blood shed he captured ten of the rebels.
 Further details Of the tragedy at Frog Lake have come to hand. The Indians entered Gowanlock's house, and without saying word, deliberately shot him dead. Another Indian raised his rife and aimed at W. c. Gilchrtst, when Mrs. Gowanlock, rushing forward. pin- toned his arms by clasping him around the body. He shook her of and fired, killing her instantly, and immediately afIerward shot Gilchrist.
 Reports from Battleford say the garrison has plenty of provisions, but is anxiously awaiting help. The ice is running in the North Saskatchewan, both st Battleford and Prince Albert, and boats will be free to move in a day or two Gen. Laurie is to have command of the western division of the expedition, and will be stationed at Swift Current, from which point he will direct the movements of the troops.
 Great excitement prevails in Canada over 6 report that the redskins are gathering in the vicinity of Battleford. It is feared that the Indians have captured Fort Pitt and slaugh- ter ed the police. The men in the Battleford barracks are not able to defend themselves against the large bands of Indians surround ing the place. Prince Albert is safe. Riel does not intend to attack that place. He has sent deputation to learn the terms offered by the Government Commission to the half breeds at Touchwood Hills. It is expected that Riel will retreat toward Battleford firing the coun- try behind him. Counters report that the whole country has been stripped by the rebels.