The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1885-05-01
A BATTLE FOUGHT.

ueneuinary Engagement Between the
Troops Under General Middleton and this
Riel Rebels In the Northwest Territory
Heavy Losses in Killed and Wounded by
the Former-The Rebels Also Severely
Punished.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 26.-United
States Consul W. Taylor at Winnipeg,
Man., sent the following yesterday to
Secretary Bayard: "The battle with Rieps
force at Fish Creek continued all day FRI
day The Canadian loss was twelve killed
and forty wounded. Middleton re-
tired about mile to an open space near
the east bank of the Saskatchewan. de
was reinforced by column from the
other side of the river, but the number OF
troops still does not exceed 600. The
rebel forces, including a scouting party
engaged, probably numbered 300, but
there are rumors of hostile Indians in
the rear of Middleton. Thea situation Is
very grave. There was storm
of rain and high wind last night,
There is hope of the arrival Of the steamer
Northcote from Swift Current with a
Calling gun, but there is danger OF her
being interrupted or getting aground on
the sandbars of the South Saskatchewan.
The rebel loss is unknown, on account OF
their advantageous position on Fish
Creek in wooded ravine. The insurgents
were led by Gabriel Dumont; their fire
was most deadly; nearly all who were
killed were shot through the head or
D lheart There is a hospital for theswoqpd-
Eea atf Glark's Crossing. The occupatfon
Of Battleford by other troops relieving the
4 garrison and settlers, may check further
bostilities by the North Saskatchewan
INDIANS. There is telegraphic communi-
cation with Battleford, but the battle
field is TWENTY-FIVE miles from the near
est station. News comes only by cour-
ier to Clark's Crossing. General Mid
dleton announces his purpose to the Ot-
tawa authorities to advance Immediately
on Riel's headquarters and Batouche
Crossing. His rear is now east or south
of South Saskatchewan.
SOMEWHAT EXCITED.
MONTREAL, CAM, April 26.-Great ex
citement prevails in this city over thu
news from the Northwest. 1t is expected
that some of the volunteer regiment
of this district will be sent to the front
THE LATEST FROM THE FRONT.
WINNIPEG, MAN, April 27.-Latest ad
vices from the front report that Genera
Middleton's forces are consolidated an
encamped in the open country, Swift
.. Current being the nearest point, prepare
to defend against night attacks by tn
rebels. His troops are in good condition
, and decisive engagement is anticipate
, in few days.
| naIfA tars frn1
Middleton's headquarters to Clark
Crossing, reports the death of Arthu
, 4 Wetson, of the Toronto School of In
, fantry, who died Friday night, making
/ total OF seven deaths. The wounded al
doing we'll and will be removed to Clark
Crossing as soon as possible. Advice
1 show that the fighS at Fish Creek prove
to be more disastrous to the rebels tina
was at first supposed. Twenty-Five al
!, known to have been killed, as that nun
I ber of bodies were counted, anon
whom was Gabriel Dumont, Riel's lier
tenant.
n 1t is reported that Riel was in the +
: vine during Fridays engagement, al
has returned to Batouche for reinforc
" ments.
s Every preparation was being made at I'll
: time of the courier's departure for I
q newal of the attack upon Riel's posltio
Guns have been placed commanding Il
q ravine on each side and tianked by i
i fantry. The next twenty-four hours we
70 expected to be the most decisive of IL
. campaign. The wires are in constant us
forwarding inquiries about the Wounds
a The steamer Northcote, due at Clark
9, Crossing from Swift Current yesterda
l. will be at her destination this mornin
ID Thesrebel scouts are reported hoverir
le in the vicinity of Mcintosh settlemer
l. between the front and Clark's Crossin
deterring couriers from making the I'll
/. to and from the army.
II Rev. j. B. Silcox leaves for the seat
., war to-day as chaplain. The st. Paul
- Manitoba Railway Company has su
:, scribed $500 for the relief and aid of t
a. families of the Winnipeg volunteers.
TX public meeting held in the City Hall Ii
+ night resolved to ask the Council to
ed crease the relief grant for the families
volunteers to $4,000. The local govel
d. ment will assist by grant of $4,000,