THE INDIANS IN NEVADA.

Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 343, 5 September 1868, Page 7

THE INDIANS IN NEVADA.

The Virginia " Trespass " learns the following particulars from Nevada: — The command at Camp Warner now consists of three companies of infan try, and one of cavalry, numbering about 320 men, rank and file. An active summer campaign against the Indians is to be instituted. The Indians in that section of the country are extraordinarily numerous this year, and have already committed several outrages. It is believed in fact known, that a majority of the red-skinned devils have gone to that vicinity from Winnemucca Valley, where they have been sheltered during the past severe winter, In proof of this, in a recent fight, two horses of theirs that were killed) bore brands corresponding with a portion of a drove stolen from Winnemucca. "Within the past six weeks, twelve horses belonging to the command at Fort Warner' have been killed within a mile of the barrack grounds, shot by arrows; but all attempts at a general stampede have been unsuccessful, as a strong guard is posted, and the utmost vigilance preserved. Early last month, a guide at Camp Bidwell, named Hoag, was killed in a fight with the Indians, Lieutenant DeLancy, of the 9th Infantry, was wounded in the hand by an arrow, and two soldiers were severely hurt. On the 20th of April, two soldiers were shot, one in the arm, the other in the leg. The latter suffered amputation a few days later, and died. On the 10th of May, a citizen of Warner Lake Valley, while travelling between the post and settlements, was shot. He was riding a horse and leading a pack-animal. Without a moment's notice he was shot from behind the rocks, the gun being charged with a piece of iron ; he was struck in the back and knocked from his horse, but recovered himself sufficiently to get up and seize his Henry rifle. The Indians advanced to capture the mule and pack, which had dropped behind a little, but Hill shot one,theu another, and then got the mule in advance and drove into the fort, a distance of about sixteen miles, where he received surgical attention. When Mr. Day left, Hill's wound had become inflamed, and the surgeon thought his chances of recovery were very small. About six weeks since, three men (names unknown) left California for Surprise Valley, with twelve head of horses, three Henry rifles, 1.200 rounds of ammunition, and pistols, knives, provisions, blankets, &c. Ashort time afterward News came to Camp Bidwclthat they had been attacked near Buffalo mountain, by Indians. Captain Munson went out and fouud one man's body. The limbs were mangled, and the body stuck with arrows , the cheek, lips, and nose cut off, and the body partially burned. No trace has been obtained of the other two men, and it'is believed that they were captured and taken to some lonely spot, tortured and murdered. The Indians took the stock and arms. The body of the unfortunate man was brought to Camp by Captain Munson, and buried at Mill Creek. Numerous other minor outrages are of daily occurence, and we are glad to learn that the military have resolved upon war to the death against the red devils. All such humbugs as "friendly Indians" are to be hereafter ignored.

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