The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1885-05-20
REL CAPTURED.

A Dispatch From Clark's Crossing Statei
That Riel, tho Leader OF the Half
Breeds, was Captured Near Fishers
Crossing.
WINNIPEG, May 1s.--A dispatch from
Clark's Crossing says that soon after the
battle at Batouche 1t was ascertained that
Riel and some Of his followers had made
toward the river. intending to join those
who had previously crossed.
The Northcote with "C' infantry went
down to head them off. A number of Ma
jor Boulton's 'sscouts meantime patrolled both
banks of the river. Friday afternoon they
heard whistle from the steamer, and some
shots. The party went in the direction OF
the shots, and couple Of miles below Fish
er's Crossing espied party of rebels. They
challenged them and were fired at in reply.
The scouts answered and then made a
dash. The rebels quickly scattered, but
Rlel was recognized at once and became the
object of attention. He was mounted on q
stalwart pony and set off at gallop. The
scouts gave chase and finally overhauled the
rebel leader, who surrendered without shot
having been fired.
He was brought into camp and taken to
General Middleton's tent. There was no
demonstration, the General having ordered
the men to their tents, fearing violence to
kill. No one is allowed to see him.
Rel, whilst riding into camp, expressed
himself to his captors as follows: II do
not think this trouble will be without its re-
suit as the complaints Of the farmers will
be regarded with some degree of attention"
When told that his books and papers had
been captured, he said: Il am glad; this
will show that am not the actual leader Of
the rebellion. have been encouraged by
people Of good standing at and around Prince
Albert, who invited me over from Montana"
He asked would they give him fair trial,
civil or martial?
Armstrong told him that he would be
tried by martial law. Riel drew long
breath, but said nothing. He spoke again
of not being the head man In the rebellion,
and then commenced praying and made the
sign Of the cross. He asked whether his
family would be blown up with that gun with
the crowd (meaning the Gatling) and then he
said he didn't want TO be selfish, and hoped
that none of the half-breeds would suffer
nor his own family. lie then commenced
praying again.
In appearance he Is now a common half
breed and looks very dilapidated. He spends
most Of his time talking in a wandering
manner and In praying.
The capture Of Rel will end the rebellion
so far as the half-breeds are concerned. A
band of Indians coming in from the West to
help Rel were met by half-breeds who told
them the war was over. Some Of the pris-
oners were placed on board the boat In
parting from their families there were many
pitiful scenes Of women crying and holding
up babies for fathers TO kiss. The papers
belonging to the rebel Government were SO.
cured. The minutes show that the Duck
Lake fight was premedltated affair, and
that the rebels were thoroughly cognizant
of General Middeton's movements
from the time we left Qu'Appelle
Station. Numerous extracts from
Toronto, Winnipeg and Montreal journals
were also found. referring 10 Rlel, the
strength Of General Mlddleton's command,
of the quantity of ammunition, and the
amount Of forage on which, according 10 the
minutes, the movements of the rebels de-
pended.
The report that Colonel Irvine is threat
ened by hostile Indians and half-breeds Is
now found TO have been quite untrue. In.