Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-30
THE NORTHW ESTERN WAR.
One ofRiel's Emissarys Captured-Amer.
lean Indians Joining the lnsurgents-
Riel Has Band Of 1900 Men-Numer.
Gus RUmOrs Afoat-Report OF a Skir.
mish-TroOps on Parade.
CHICAGO, March 2S.

The Daily News, Winnipeg special, says A
telegram from Brandon, says that mounted
police have captured Louis Geneville, an en-
i-sary of Riel. who had beor sent with letters
to Oaklake, and Bale st. Paul. The papers
were not found. The prisoner says he left
Riel six days ago, and that he had then six
American cannon and 1900 men, and that he
was being joined by American Indians.
MAJOR Crozier and his men, he says, had
been made prisoners. General Middleton was
informed of the capture and ordered the prs-
oner brought here. He arrived on special
car today and is locked mp for examination.
A large special train has just left here for the
West with the rest of the troops, and General
Middleton in command. Sufficient supplies
for the week were taken.
Mayor Crozier sent word to Bsttlefard
recently, that an attack upon the fort by the
rebels was imminent. He had between I50
and POO Indians under arms and three pieces
of artillery Great uneasiness is felt here
over the report that the American Indians are
going to join the rebels All the Canadian
Indians are known to be uneasy and some are
threatening to rise. The reports come from
districts and towns throughout the country of
farmers organizing companies and drilling
for defense.
TORONTO, March 2s
The excitement here continues unabated.
From an early hour, this morning. the ap-
proaches to the drill shed were crowded with
people awaiting in expectation of seeing the
departure of troops. The regiments are now
in the drill shed, anxiously waiting for orders
I to start.
WINNIPEG, March rs
/ 1t is staied.thst Irvine's and Crozer's forces
are now occupying Fort Carlton. which is
menaced by the rebels. 1t is believed that no
| Indians joined in the fight. The news of the
skirmish caused preparations to be hurried
| for the advance of the remaining forces, and
they finally left at 6 o'clock last night. I'm
mence quantities Of stores are being sent tor
ward and $40 teams have been engaged as
transports from the railroad to the scene OF
action. A half-breed, named Louis Grcnville
who was arrested at Luck Lake last evening,
was brought here TODAY. He is believed to
be an emissary from Riel, sent to stir up the
Indians and halt-breeds in Manitoba. He is
said to have had message from Riel to the
chiefs and leading half breeds, but no docu.
ments were found on him. He said Riel had
a following of 1900 men. He is also charged
with an attempt to wreck a train with troops
on board.
News Of another fight and disbandment il
Crozers command, is not confirmed and nov
10 believed to be unfounded. There are man,
rumors Of engagements but none are confirm
ed, except the one at Beady's reserve. II il
believed Irvine will hold Fl. Carleton until
reinforcements come up, rather than risk .
battle with the half-breeds.
The police force at Battleford and Prince
Albert numbers 70, and the garrison At Garlic
ton 800, with the Indians. so that there 37'
within striking distance of Riel
There are 800 volunteers, With two Arm
strong guns, six or seven days travel away
In addition. the government has ordered
despatch Of 800 eastern troops.
!. ST. Paul, March 2S.
A special from Winnipeg TO the Despatch
says, further exciting rumors come from
Carleton, one stating that there has been an
other skirmish, 10 which IL men were killed
but none have been confirmed.
Gen. Middleton and z5 officers, and So
men Of the 9th battalion. left here last night
and reached La Appele this morning, wher
they Joined the Hrst detached field battery
A squad of the 5lst cavalry left for the west
OTTAWA, March %.
A special train from Quebec, with batter
! on board, passed through here, EN- route north
west. "B" battery. q Kingston, will ioiI
, ths train q Rsnfrev.
Col. Williams be- lsft fee Poss Hop>. VIE,