Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-01

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An OTTAWA special Of Monday says
There Ia nov little doubt that great
anxicty exists in the Cabinet regarding
affairs in the Northwest. The report
thst an uprising among the Indians
nesr Battleford Is likely TO take place
was confirmed in the House Tonight
hv Sir John Macdonald, who stated
that Pound Maker and Little Pine, two
Cree chiefs, had put on their war-paint
ana moved forward with their bands.
Pound Maker has only following Of
lGa and Little Pine 42l. They have
probably started for other Cree reserves,
10 stir up other members Of the tribe,
which numbers over 5000. IL is
known. however. that the Blackteet,
who number nearly 1000, are the
deadly enemies Of the Crecs, and the
Government will probably supply them
with arms and ammunition IL disafiec-
ton becomes general.
General Middleton has warned the
Covwument to-day Of the excited state
Of Ne Indians, and has advised the
Minister Of Militia to hold 1000 men
IN reserve Cor immediate service should
they be required. The combined
strength of the force at present under
arms. including troops now on their
way from the East and those being
raised in the Northwest, is 3,iO0.
Mr.. Gault, in the House tonight,
ceusurcd the Government for sending
men to the front with old obsolete
Snider or Enfield rifles to face rebels
Who are all armed with Remington re-
pea,ing rifles. Mr.. Blake, the leader
of the Opposition, said that at what
ever cost the troops should be fur
nisl.ed with the best arms it was pos
sible to obtain. Appeals are pour
ing to the Government from set
ilers in all parts Of the Northwest
for protection against the treachery oil
the Indians. The white settlers are
helpless To defend themselves, and
should the disafiection become general
among the Indians terrible massacre
j. inevitable. The sharpshooters or
.an,xed BY Captain Todd, Of the Gover-
Generals Foot-Gusrds, met this
mernipg nj the drill-hsll, but owing to
The lack Of means of transport the COM
pspy will not leave until Wednesday.
Ilefore the orders Of the day were
called up Mr.. Blake read an article from
the Hamilton Spectator charging the
Reform party Of Ontario with melting
rebellion in the Northwest and furnish
ing the rebels with arms. lie said he
could not control himself at the publ
cation Of such an infamous SANDER by
newspaper supposed to be rcspecta-
bic and to reflect the opinions Of
the Ministerial party. It was a foul
calumny against AZ loyal party
oil men as were to be foWd anywhere.
His tMr. Blake's) cousin had already
stained the prairies with his blood, his
nephew was en- route to the scene Of
hostilities, his son and brothers son
had offered their services, six men from
his office had volunteered, and he could
not restrain his Indignation at the infa-
NOUS charge made against the Reform
party. Mr.. Blake displayed much emo
ton as he denounced the foul SANDER
against his political friends, and was
loudly cheered from all sides when he
took his seat
Sir John Macdonald said the news
paper published its own sentiments.
Tie fully sympathized with Mr.. Blake
in the indignation he expressed.
Mr.. Blake asked the Government il
any further information had been re-
ceiycd from the Northwest. Sir John
Mac Donald said that nothing had been
received beyond the confirmation of the
news communicated on Friday night.
Fort Carleton had been abandoned and
burned.
A Toronto telegram says Never in
the history Of Toronto has there been
such intense excitement shown as there
was this morning. Orders had been
given for the troops TO parade at 10
o'clock in heavy marching order, but
long before that hour the people began
TO assemble around the drill-shcd, and
very shortly there was a densely pack
cd crowd extending from the shed along
west Market street. Others took posi-
tiou on the sidewalks on King street, and
by III o'clock the street was impossible
except through space in the centre
OF the roadway, which was kept
clear to allow the troops to pass. Every
upper window along King street was
filled with ladies, and every other point
81 vantage was taken possession of by
the sterner sex. In the drill-shed the
men were put through several move
meats and were addressed by their
colonies. At 1880 the doors of the
drill-shed were thrown open, and the
GreDadier contingent marched out pre-
ceded by their band playing 1.-The Girl
Left Behind Me-" The Queens Own
followed. headed by their bugle band.
immediately upon their appearance
ringing cheers went up from the
crowd along the route and the
ladies waved their handkerchicfs.
Along King street the widest
excitement prevailed, and the cheer
Ing was continuous. AT the Union sta
ton about 10000 persons had assem-
bled, and these being supplemented by
the crowds along the route, there could
not have been less than $1,000 persons
present when The troops arrived. Many
ewes we're dim with tears, and many
silent but feryid prayers were offered
for the brave lads who responded to
their country's call. As the train
bearing the men slowly steamed out Of
the station cheer upon cheer was given
and responded TO by the troops. The
contingent comprises 500 men from the
Queens Own and GrenadierS aud 80
irOm the Infantry School Corps.
The troops took the Canadian Pacific
railway and will proceed along Lake
Sepeiior's north shore. As the rail
way is not finished the whole distance
10 Thunder bay the men will have TO
walk about 100 miles, and il is thought
they will be twenty days in getting TO
the front. The remainder of the yolun-
teerS here are holding themselves in
readiness TO 60 TO the front at u
fa,y bourss nofine Hnndreds az men