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The past policy of the government has
been unquestionably of too mild a charac-
ter for the well being of the Indian. A
new and more rigid system must be adopt-
ed, and without delay. Nothing but bold
coercive means will answer the require-
ments of the times, and they too of the
severest kind. At present it is undenia-
able that, with but few exceptions, the en-
tire Sioux Nation together with the Snakes,
Bannocks and Assiniboines, are ready to
commence a bloody war with the whites
along the entire western frontier, and so
great is the extent of country, that, unless
the government begin at once, and vigor-
ously take the matter in hand, it is to be
feared that the country will again witness
the re-enacted horrors visited upon Min-
nesota the season past. God forbid anoth-
er like event. We have abundant means
to prevent a repetition of those fiendish
atrocities. The people demand, if the
work is to be done, it should be prosecut-
ed without delay. The elements will not
shield the people of Dakota and the fron-
tier many moons more, and with the grass
a finger high, we must be on the alert
against the tomahawk and the scalping
knife.

Government has already promised us
protection and an expedition to subdue and
punish our foes. We already have a com-
mander—a general who bears the honora-
ble scars of many a well fought field, yet
full of early manhood for farther deeds of
daring, and, we believe, thoroughly mas-
ter of his duties. We only fear delay on
the part of the government. Unless pre-
parations are already going on, the expe-
dition cannot be suitably prepared and
transported to the various fields of action
before the season is far advanced. We
earnestly hope and pray that the authori-
ties are fully alive to the vital importance
of the undertaking.

We hear much said about establishing
Forts and building Garrisons. Garrisons
are a convenient and necessary protection
to soldiers, and serve as depots for sup-
plies; but they will not overtake and pun-
ish the bands of murderers now roaming,
unimpeded, over the prairie.

Fort Randall, we think, should be
strengthened by at least a regiment of In-
fantry and a battallion [battalion] of Cavalry.

One regiment should leave Fort Lara-
mie, as early as grass will allow, for the
South Pass, thence across the country to
the Bitter Root Valley in the gold re-
gions, and silence the Snakes and Bannocks
who have been troubling the miners and
delaying the settlement of one of the most
valuable sections of the westeen [western] country.
Another regiment should leave the same
point, pass back of the Black Hills on to
the waters of the Little Missouri Gros-
ventres, and down it to Fort Berthold and
there meet with another regiment that
should leave St. Paul, or the western
border of Minnesota, and cross the coun-
try to the point designated by way of
Devil's Lake. One regiment should be
sent up the Missouri river, by steamers,
with supplies, and the several posts along
the river should be well garrisoned for a
year or two to come. The several land
expeditions should be composed entirely
of Cavalry, nor should these be embar-
rassed with wagon;—pack animals will
perform the service, and greatly facilitate
celerity of movement.

A powerful, systematic and well direct-
ed campaign during the coming season,
will, we believe, crush the Indian rebellion,
and indemnify us with reliable sureties of
their good behavior in future.

We shall continue the discussion of
this matter in our next paper.

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The Santee Prisoners in Town

The eight prisoners, ransomed from
the Santee Indians, by Major Galpin's
men not long since, arrived in town last
week, and have been stopping at the
New England House. The stories they
tell of Indian atrocities, are sufficiently
horrid to awake a feeling of implacable
enmity in the breast of every white man,
toward the whole Indiankind. They are
too obscene and heinously barberous to
put in print. Some time ago we publish-
ed the names of the prisoners, correct-
ly. They have been spending a few
weeks at Fort Randall recuperating,
physically and mentally. Several of them
were taken sick after reaching the Fort,
the effects of rough treatment they had
experienced while with the Santees.—
The commandant at Fort Randall took
every pains to alleviate their condition.
On Sunday evening, a collection was taken
up for them in church after service, which
amounted to over forty dollars, twenty-
four of which was contributed by the
portion of the company A, Iowa 41st, station-
ed here. The two ladies—Mrs. Dooley
and Ms. Wright are both intelligent.
Mrs. Dooley has been peculiarly unfor-
tunate—receiving the worst of treatment
from her brutal captors. The husband
of Mrs. Wright arrived in town by the
last mail. The whole party leave to-
morrow morning—Mr. Wright and fami-
ly for Minnesota, and Mrs. Duley [Dooley] for
Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Major Galpin, direct from Washing-
ton, passed through Yankton last week,
en route for the Upper Missouri country.
We are not informed of the nature of the
business which calls him in that direction
at this time. The trip, taking into con-
sideration the hostile attitude of the In-
dian tribes in that country, is an extreme-
ly perilous one, and none but the most
important business, could, we judge, in-
duce Major Galpin to undertake it. He
expects to go as far up as Fort Benton.
His perfect knowledge of the country and
long acquaintance and experience with
the Sioux Indians, may enable him to get
through with safety.

The Legislature will adjourn on
Friday, the 9th inst.

General Orders, No. III

Headquarters, 1st Military District.
DEP'T OF THE NORTHWEST.
Sioux City, Iowa, Dec. 29, 1862.

I.—The great number of citizens daily
seen wearing the uniform clothing of the
United States Army, gives rise to the
opinion, that in many instances, such clo-
thing has been obtained fraudulently and
in an improper manner. This practice
also occasions great annoyance and incon-
venience to the Military; it is important
that the soldier should know who are, and
who are not members of the Army. That
no soldier is allowed to sell the clothing
or other equipage issued to him by the
Government, is a fact well known. The
troops of this Command are therefore di-
rected to seize all such clothing or equip-
age whenever they see it worn by citizens
and retain possession of the same until the
wearer can give a satisfactory explanation
of the manner in which it was obtained.
Dur report of all such seizures will be
made to the Head Quarters.

II—The attention of the Brig. General
Commanding has been also called to the
fact of Colonels, and even Captains grant-
ing furloughs and leaves of absence.—
This practive is in direct violation of or-
ders, and all officers hereafter found ex-
ercisiDg [exercising] such authority will be punished
to the full penalty of the law. Absence
from their posts under such authority
does not relieve a soldier from the chage [charge?]
of deserting.

Enlisted men absent from their Regi-
ments without authority are de facto de-
serters, and not only forfeit all pay and
allowance but are subject to the penalties
prescribed for such offences. No plea of
sickness, or other cause, not officially es-
tablished, and no certificate of a physi-
cian in civil life, unless approved by some
officer acting as military commander, will

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[page folded] avail to remove the charge of
[page folded], or procure arrears of pay,
[page folded] an enlisted man has been mustered
as absent from his Regiment without
leave.

The names of all officers absent from
this District without authority, will be
promptly reported to the President for
dismissal from the service.

By command of Brig. Gen'l. COOK.

The Legislature

The best interests of our Territory have
been receiving the studious attention of
the Legislative Assembly during the week
just passed. Both Houses have devoted
themselves assiduously to the transaction
of business, and have accomplished much
of an important character. Several well-
timed memorials have been transmitted to
the various departments at Washington,
and many wholesome and much needed
laws have been enacted. The lower House
though several days behind the Council
in the middle of the session, caused by so
much time being consumed in settling [the]
contested seat cases, have, by [unceasing]
diligence, nearly caught up, and when the
day of final adjournment arrives, will have
little business remaining on its hands in a
partially completed condition.

With this session, the term for which
the present Councilmen were elected, ex-
pires, and the coming fall an enitre new
Legislature will be chosen. We are con-
fident, however, that no more devoted
friends of our Territory can be found to
fill the seats in the council chamber, than
those who now so ably occupy them.

To the gentlemen of both Houses we
tender our heartfelt thanks for many kind-
nesses received at their hands, and hope
to greet them next winter in the same
capacity from which they now retire.

A happy New Year to each and all.

O. S. H. A.

The Old Settlers Association met on
New Year's Evening, and were called to
order by Mr. Shober. A temporary or-
ganization was effected by electing Hon.
D. T. Bramble, President, James Tfts
and James MeFetridge, Vice Presidents,
and James M. Allen, Secretary. Spirited
speeches were made by Messrs. Shober,
Kennerly, Somers, Ash, Tufts and others,
relative to the urgency of carrying into
effect the objects of the Association; af-
ter which, on motion of Mr. Shober, the
Association adjourned until half past six
o'clock on Thursday eve'g, 8th instant,
when all persons coming within the pro-
visions of the charter, can present their
claims for membership.

All such, possessing the requisite qual-
ification, are invited to attend.

J. M. ALLEN, Sec'y.

PERSONAL.—Brig. Gen. Cook arrived
in town yesterday after an extensive tour
through the western portion of the Ter-
ritory.

Captain Tripp arrived last evening.—
He has about 90 men enlisted, a large
majority of whom are provided with
horses, and the others can get them as
soon as they are sure of being mustered
in—to effect which the Captain is very
anxions [anxious]. Of course, under the present
urgent necessity for troops, on our fron-
tier, his company will not remain long
"out in the cold."

Geo. Weare. Esq., of the firm of Weare
& Allison, and John Currier, Esq., of
Sious City, are stopping at the Ash House.

MILITARY.—Capt. A. G. Fuller has
commenced the formation of his Cavalry
Company. He has provided quarters in
town, and, already, has quite a number of
men enlisted. He has also a number at
Bon Homme, in quarters. Hope he may
soon be luxuriating in all the honors,
emoluments, and appendages of a full
fledged Capt.

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Sioux City Register

S. P. YEOMANS,......Editor.

SATURDAY, JAN. 10, '62
[DAKOTA] CORRESPONDENCE OF
THE REGISTER

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[The] Legislature—Somers Admitted—Divorce Bills
[—]Apportionment Bills—Banking Bill—Mining
[Bill]— Gold Regions and Pine Lands of the Upper
Missouri, &c.; &c.

YANKTON, Jan. 6th, 1863,
DEAR REGISTER:—This is the laet [last] of
my letters for the present session. The
Legislature will adjourn sine die on Fri-
day, the 9th inst., after which I will send
you a letter embracing the closing scenes
and labors of the two Houses.

Nothing of interest has occurred since
my last advice, except the rpeort of the
Committee on Elections, admitting Mr.
Somers of Cole county, to the seat former-
ly occupied by Mr. Frisby. This is as it
should be; and here let me say that no
contestant who has presented his claims
at the bar of the House during the ses-
sion, has manifested more true manhood,
discretion and self-sacrificing devotion to
the common welfare of his District and
the Territory, than the Hon. M. H. Som-
mers. When he saw the torn and tattered
Legislature struggling for existance [existence], and
the fate of the Territory hang trembling
over the gulf of disorganization, ready to
be dashed to atoms to glut the damning
lust for power with two great men, Mr. S.,
although urged and goaded on to take his
seat by force, at all hazzards, rested his
claims in the hands of his friends until
the breach was healed and the tumult
subsided; then he renewed his petition
for his seat and was admitted, and is now
one of the most respected and worthy
members of the assembly.

The House is now holding two sessions
a day and is rapidly drawing its business
to a close. Divorce Bills and Apportion-
ment Bills are occupying much of the time
of the great law makers of the Lower
House. To see the divorce bills presented
it would seem that hald the women this
side of Hades were tired of their husbands
and wished to marry the Dakota Legisla-
ture. One of these precious creatures
sets forth in her petition that her husband
is given to "habitual drunkeness;' anoth-
er, to "habitual sleeping and snoring;"
while a third one avers the want of
"natural affinity," and the fourth one
states that her husband
—"Hast learned to love another,
And her heart is lonely now."

Gen. Cook has not yet returned from
the upper country. The Iowa Company
quartered at this place has been ordered
to Fort Randall. It is said that 5,000
troops will be sent into the Territory be-
fore May. Maj. Galpin, of the Fur Com-
pany, reports that unless troops are order-
ed to Fort Randall by April, we may look
for an avalanche of Indian warriors from
the Upper Missouri early in the Spring.

Mr. Galpin has started on his long and
dangerous journey to Fort Benton; but
if, on arriving at Fort Pierre, he encoun-
ters deep snows and large bodies of red
skins, it is his intention to return imme-
diately to St. Louis and report the state
of affairs to the head quearters of the Com-
pany, in order that they may delay their
boats in the Spring until the Government
orders troops into the valley of the Upper
Missouri.

A very important bill has been passed
incorporating the "Racine and Armain
Mining and Transportation Company,"
with Mr. Galpin at its head, backed by a
list of wealthy St. Louis merchants
and bankers, "for the purpose of building
and chartering steamboats, packing furs,
digging minerals, &c.," and for the gen-
eral transportation of trade and travel on
the Upper Missouri. The general head
quarters of the Company will be made in
the Territory, at the Capital for the pres-
ent, at which place the Company will open
in the Spring a general Forwarding,
Commission and Banking House.

Mr. Galpin states that within 180
miles of his present post (Fort Labarge)
there are now 1500 men, making from
five to twenty dollars per dar by digging
gold on the forks of the Wind river. These
men, mostly came over the mountains
from the Pacific shore in California and
Oregon.