Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, 1863-1864

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From Fort Randall.

We have the following intelligence from Fort Randall under date of June 28th:

FRIEND K.—On the 12th inst. a party numbering 60 men, under Capt. Burdock, of the 6th Iowa Cavalry, left here for a scout through the country to the North and West. After leaving the Fort they struck off on to James River, and followed up that stream to an old Indian village, known as the "Dirt Lodges," over one hundred miles from this post. No indications of the "Copperheads" were visible along their line of march, and the "Dirt Lodges" were found deserted, not even a fossilized remnant of an aborigine being planted in that vicinity; but gave no evidence of having been disturbed since it was put in the ground. The Captain's impression is that the corn had been planted six weeks, and that the Indians, whoever they may be, had not been there within that time. Captain B and party returned on the 26th inst.

Sergeant English was out "reconnoitering" last week, with a small detachment of the Dakota boys. He went over on the banks of the "classic Jim," and up that river thirty miles. Saw "nary relentless savage," but succeeded in killing one buffalo and three antelope. The boys enjoyed the trip.

Two companies of the Nebraska 2nd arrived here last week, direct from "Camp Cook." They came up on the Nebraska side of the Missouri, with the hope of "finding a fight," but no seechy warriors were visible. The Poncas are off on their general buffalo hunt, and doing big business.

Brigadier General Alfred H. Sully arrived here to day. He was received a la militaire, right up to the handle. About twenty officers met him at the levee, and escorted him to the garrison, where the troops were formed on parade. Upon the arrival of the General the band gave three rousing cheers; the glorious old Star Gemmed Banner drooped its proud crest, and the soldiers gave the usual salutation, "Present—arms." The duration of the General's stay here is not known to "we little fish."

The Fort Randall Dramatic Association gave one of their excellent entertainments last evening. The hall was crowded, and the performance gave universal satisfaction. We felt that our time and postal currency was well expended. Shaver threatens to "do it again." We hope he will.

The mail carrier from Fort Pierre reports all quiet at that post, the troops in excellent health, and anxious for a fight. The health of this garrison is very good at present—only 28 men on the sick list out of all the troops in and around the Fort.

Rumor has it, this evening, that Company "A," Dakota Cavalry, is ordered to Vermillion. Such a "move" will prove disastrous to our social pleasures, and we protest against it.

Yours, JAYAREM.

Indian War in the Rocky Mountains— Reported Massacre at Bannock City.

Our western exchanges contain rumors of a general outbreak among the Indian tribes in the neighborhood of the newly discovered mines on the head waters of the Missouri and Snake rivers. The Denver News says: "A great massacre of the whites is reported but we have as yet been unable to trace the rumor to any reliable source or authority. The absence of news from there rather gives color to the statement. The last we have received is to the 4th of May. At that time twenty-four white men and seventeen Indians had been killed and the former had

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organized a force of three hundred men for protection. Since then we have heard nothing, and it is not at all improbable that the Indians have cut off all communication between there and Salt Lake.— Gloomy indeed must be the prospect is such is the case, and we greatly fear it."— Nonpareil.

The Fourth at Vermillion.

Our neighbors at Vermillion are bent on celebrating the 88th Anniversary of American Independence. Would that we could say as much for the denizens of the Capital. Hon. Geo. M. Pinney has been invited to deliver the oration at Vermillion, and, we understand, accepts, and our neighbors have evinced commendable discretion in the selection. It will be good to be there.

Indian.

ERRATTA.—We ask the pardon of all concerned for stating that six Brule Indians and one Yankton were killed recently at Laramie Crossing, on Ponca Creek, by Capt. Moreland and his men. We understand that four Yanktons and three Brules at that time were dispatched to the happy hunting grounds where their ancestors reside, and which is now open to settlement and pre-emption. But it don't make a bit of difference, there was seven anyhow.

We understand that upwards of fifty soldiers, belonging to the Iowa 6th, have made claims in Cole county, Dakota, intending to settle there as soon as their term of service expires. The soldiers with whom we conversed were lavish in their praised of the country between this place and Sioux City, and many expressed themsevles resolved to make their homes here when the war ceases. Thus our future looks propitious.

"HIMSELF AGAIN."—F. J. DeWitt has reovered from his protracted illness. He was in town last Thursday, and looked nearly as good as new, somewhat faded and thin, but rapidly recovering his former color and proportions. At present he is absent at Fort Randall.

Sioux City Register

SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 4, 1863.

DAKOTA CORRESPONDENCE OF THE REGISTER.--No. 29.

Arrival of the Indian Expedition—Its Strength, March and Destination—Iowa State Register—Indians Killed—The Settlements Protected, &c.

YANKTON, July 1st, 1863.

DEAR REGISTER:—The Indian expedition has come and gone. The advance guard of the whole train reached here on Wednesday noon, from which time there was one continuous stream of wagons and horsement pouring into our little city from the ferries on James river until 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, when the last man in the person of Gen. SULLY, arrived and encamped with his expedition until Friday morning. The General was gallantly escourted through the city by Co. B, Dakota Cavalry, preceded by an elegant brass band from the Nebraska Regiment. On approaching the Governor's office, he was passed between two lines of Dakota Cavalry with uplifted sabers and greeted with thirteen guns from a six pound cannon in the hands of the Yankton Artillery Company. He was warmly received by Gov. Hutchinson, who extended to him the hospitalities of the Capital city, and the esteem and confidence of Dakota's people. I did not make the acquaintance of the General but "stood off and looked on," listening and learning.

The entire expedition, with all its attendant train when drawn out upon the war path, in single file, will extend about thirteen miles and a quarter. There are 234 wagons, 400 cattles, 320 mules, 2,118 horses, 4 steamboats, and 2,500 fighting men connected with the expedition. The military strength consists of the Second Nebraska and Iowa 6th Regiments of Cavalry—together with four companies of the Iowa Seventh, and four companies of detached Wisconsin Infantry, besides the two companies of Dakota Cavalry which are left on the border for the protection of the settlements. They have set out with 100 days rations, and will proceed up the Missouri, at least, to a point near Fort Pierre, at which place they will establish a provision depot, the steamers will discharge their freight and return, and the Expedition will leave the river and strike across the plains for Devil's Lake, or Gen. Crow's headquarters, where it is expected the red warriors will be found in full force. Gen. Sibley, with the Minnesota Expedition, will arrive there about the same time. On the return of Sully's command his forced will be divided so as to scour the whole region from the British line downward.

It is truly to be hoped that the campaign will prove a successful one, for it has already cost the Government over $2,000,000 to set the expedition on foot, and its current expense is now upwards of $4,000 per day. It is by all odds the most formidable expedition ever sent out against the Indians upon this continent. Such a force will frighten all the hostile tribes beyond the British border, and it is doubtful whether we shall hear of any battle with Indians during the summer, unless they are brought on through strategy or intended councils or treaties. Still the ponderous train will have an imposing effect on all the tribes of the Northwest, in the way of exhibiting the military strength of the Government to the many chiefs and bands who believe the redmen are more numerous than the white race. I doubt much whether we shall ever be troubled with Indians in this valley hereafter. A great war trail will be opened through the heart of the redman's country, which will always be traversed by a military force for the protection of Government property at the new Agencies recently established in the Territory.

A brighter day is dawning upon Dakota, and its coming is felt and realized by our settlers, who have gone to work with renewed zeal, tilling their crops and improving their homes. Corn is selling at 80cts. and potatoes at $1,50 per bushel to feed our new Indians upon, and so long as their appetites are good, so long will

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prices be better. These Indians are costing the Government more than the original value of all their lands, and they should now be dealt with in that light. Our troops are now on the longest and dreariest march on the continent to punish these treacherous murderers for the most wanton and wholesale slaughter known in the annals of Indian warfare; and when the long train left here on Friday morning winding its length over the smoke hills for the far off boundless plains of the redman, and followed by two steamers tugging up the river, laden with rations for the army, I was impressed with the greatness of our Government, whose flag flutters upon every hill top of the West and on every sea of the world. May she weather the storms that upon her, and rise again in her glory.

The Expedition is expected to return by October, "With scalps enough to carpet Pennsylvania Avenue from the President's mansion to the Capitol," vide Burleigh vs. Shakespeare.

I perceive that the Iowa State Register is please to style a portion of my last letter, "A biting tirade against the Administration" for the reason that I am "not the recipient of a dollar in Government patronage." It is amusing to see with what a natural instinct these Abolition editors dig for the "government dollar," at the root of loyalty, as though the only index by which to judge of a truly loyal man, was by the amount of "greenbacks" sprouting from their breeches pockets. Loyalists, in their opinion, are only those who are the recipients of government blood, and breathe in every breath of the deceased Administration with mercenary submission. I desire to be a true friend and lover of the Union, as far as my knowledge leads me, independent of all rulers or parties; and for the benefit of the State Register I will state that I never have been the recipient of a "dollar in Government patronage" from any Administration, and never desired any. I live by the labor of my body and brains, and am paying my Government dues for the support of a runious [ruinous] Administration and its 'patronage' editors.

Nothing of particular note is occuring in local matters. Co. A, Dakota Cavalry is expected at Vermillion this week, where they will be stationed for the Summer. The steamer Florence reached here on the 21st ult., and discharged a heavy stock of merchandize for Bramble & Co. Twelve steamboats have arrived here since the 6th of May. One hundred Indian ponies were taken through here today for the new Agencies. Seven Indians were recently killed 30 miles from Fort Randall by a detachment of 30th cavalry. It is said that they were "friendly copperheads," two of them being Yanktons and the other Brules. But all Indians are "friendly" before an array of muskets, but they are horrid butchers among defenceless women and children.

Gen. Todd is soon expected in the Territory to accompany the Expedition.— Gen. D. Hill is daily expected. I am unable to report who will compose his staff this year; it is to be hoped however, it will comprise a few Territorial men.— But hopes are poor diet for workingmen. I will write you again in the course of events. LOGROLLER.

FROM THE 2D BATALLION 6TH IOWA CAVALRY.

FORT PIRRE, D. T., June 22d. DEAR REGISTER:—Thinking perhaps, you and your readers would like to hear from the advance of the Indian Expedition, and something of the general aspect of things in this country, I thought I would jot down a few items just before the mail leaves.

Our march to this place was rather tedious, it being very dry, dusty and hot. We were eighteen days making the trip from Camp Cook, including a stop at Ft. Randall of five days. We found no water in the creeks, except in sink holes. Some days we marched all day without coming to any water until night. The grass is all dried up except along the creeks and ravines. When we arrived here we found peace and quietness reigned. There are about one thousand Indians camped about here within two or three miles of the Fort. We move about from place to place just to suit our convenience so as to be handy to [wood, water and?] grass.

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Our camp is about three or four miles above Fort Pierre, but we will be obliged to move soon, as the grass is getting short for three or four miles out. If the boats dont't [don't] come soon we will be out of provisions, having only four or five days rations on hand. The country about here is good for nothing, excpt to hold the world together. Fire will run on the prairie most anywhere if there is anything to burn, but there is not in many places. I have seen some buffalo and antelope.— The latter are very plenty between here and Fort Randall. We had several feasts of them on our way up.

We are waiting here now for further orders and provisions, and don't know how soon we will leave here or where we will go, and don't care, but would be glad to get out of this place soon. I have been sick for three or four days with the diarhea, and there are quite a large number on the sick list at this time with the same disease, caused by drinking bad water. We use the river water now which is the best we can get. The mail is about closing for America and I have to bring this letter to an end. BONES.

We are glad to be able to announce that the health of our town has so far improved as to quiet all apprehensions of the further extension of the fever to which allusion was made in our last issue.

We were glad to greet in our sanctum yesterday our aldermanic, jovial friends, Messrs. FOOT and CHAPEL from the West, their appearance is a standing report of good health up the country.

Mr. ROBARE formerly of this place was brought to town on Friday last under a guard, having been arrested by the military authorities of Dakota for some alleged offense.

The first sociable of the season came off at the Wauregan, on Monday evening last under the auspices of Miss FLORENCE BLISS. Our youngsters were out in full force, and had a royal good time.

From all accounts it would appear that rain is now much needed up the valley of the Missouri. We are informed that after leaving Yankton the country is a mere desert, the small streams all dry, grass, and vegetation burned off by the prairie fires. Letters from Fort Pierre say there is no grass there, and the horses of the 2d Battallion of the 6th Iowa Cavalry, now stationed there, are loosing flesh rapidly. Fears are entertained that many will die before they are moved. We fear that Gen. Sully's Expedition will be seriously interrupted by this scarcity of grass.

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Daily State Journal. SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1863.

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THE GOLDEN WEDDING.—We noticed, a few days ago, thatt he fiftieth return of the wedding day of Doctor and Mrs. John Todd, of this city, would occur on Wednesday, the first of July, and that the interesting occasion would on the evening of that day be becomingly celebrated at the residence of the venerable couple on Sixth street. As may well be supposed, an anniversary, so rare and so blended with happy domestic memories and cherished household associations, drew together a large company of relatives, connections and old-time friends, who united in paying their respects to the grayhaired pair, who had thus far traveled together the journey of life, so loving, so lovely and so beloved. The house was crowded from an early hour in the evening; and as fast as one group retired it was succeeded by another, each as joyful as the last in hearty congratulations, and tangible good wishes. It was an occasion which will be treasured by all who witnessed it, as a bright and unfading life-memory and must altogether have been a most gratifying and touching assurance to Doctor and Mrs. Todd of neighborly love and affection.

There they sat,—the aged and devoted pair, in their own homestead, and graciously received the congratulations of their guests. Although furrowed with age and somewhat bowed with the weight of years upon them, yet time has dealt gently with them and preserved them with most affectionate care. The same beaming and benignant faces, studios though so many years of the comfort of others more than of themselves, still brightened upon all, and told more significantly than words could, the the mutual love and forbearance which had characterized them, through their long life of happiness and usefulness, albeit often time shadowed by the dark angel of Death.

The ceremony or rather entertainment commenced with the delivery of the following beautiful and touching address by the Rev. Dr. Brown:

MY DEARLY BELOVED FRIENDS: There are periods in human life pregnant with dep and solemn interest—periods which not only invite to but suggest subject of reflection. To reflect—to revert to the facts of the past—to look forward to the probabilities of the future—is distinctive of intelligence. It is this that elevates man above the brutes that perish, and enables him to make all that is gone tributary, subservient to, all that is to come.

There are seasons in life peculiarly fitted for this service— outstanding points in the journey of life, from which we more rigidly scrutinize the past, and more intelligently plan for the future, thereby making the most of that future, in devoting life to higher, nobler and better purposes. Such, for example, is the day of our birth, at every return of which we should remember that then we commenced a deathless existence—an existence which must necessarily prove a blessing or a curse. Such, too, is that day when we stood at the hymeneal altar and entered into a relation which was then the object of our tenderest solicitude, a relation having for it authority the sanction and appointment of heaven—a relation in its nature and intimacy, closely indentifying the parties, and making of the twain, one. How interesting the hour when such relation is firmly formed, and how interesting each anniversary as the stream of life glides smoothly on. But how intensely interesting must that anniversary be which combines the wisdom and experience, and affection of fifty such anniversaries, placing us on the hill-top of life, from whence we can clearly look back upon the years that are gone, and ponder the lessons they teach.

You occupy this evening this Pisgah summit of life. The joys and sorrows, the pleasure and trials of these fifty years gush up afresh to your hearts. These commenced in the morning of life. Youth has been termed the season of hope, Manhood, of active exertion, and Age of retrospection. Age is the winter of life. The activity, buoyancy and hopes of youth are gone. The earlier scenes of life, however, are sketched most vivily in our memory. As the book of life opens before the aged, there is continually presented the page of young, inscribed in bright and legible characters.

As you review the journey of life, you will find cause for gratitude and praise, to a kind Father, who has mercifully directed your steps. Through many years, you have been the object of God's tender care—and during all those years you have been loaded with benefits innumerable. Blessings, temporal and spiritual, have crowded your pathway from life's earliest morning. And now as its evening shade gathers around you, you can say with David, "O God, thou hast taught me from my young, and hitherto have I declared Thy wondrous works, now also that I am old and grey headed, forsake me not."

Your father's response to this petition is cheering beyond all conception. "I will never leave thee!—I will never forsake thee." "They that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God—they shall still bring forth fruit in old age."

Half a century ago, your sun rose bright and fair, in the morning of life—your noon was clear and cloudless—your afternoon has been calm and serene—and when your sun shall set, may it go down in full orded brightness, and rise again, beyond earth's horizon, in cloudless and everlasting splendor, ever to life in that world of blessedness and love, where the inhabitants neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God.

Mr. John McGinnis, Jr., of this city, then read the following appropriate poem, which he had composed for the occasion:

Oh, happy pair! whose mellow years The Harvester doth spare, A happy kindred to delight, Their happiness to share. They setting sun its parting rays So sweetly now is shedding To gladden all they loving friends, At this thy GOLDEN WEDDING.

Oh! fifty years of wedded joys So sweetly passed away, Though thickly studied o'er and o'er With sorrow's sad array. Like sturdy oaks with boughs entwined, You've stood the storm together, Or hopeful blossoms richly shed In happy summer weather.

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What sweet communion have you had These many passing years, As fortune filled your varying cup With mingled smiles and tears? Rejoicing now at happiness Full budding into view, Then mourning deep o'er sad distress Just bursting up anew.

How many changing scenes have pass'd They sacred hearth beside! Sometimes with flowery garlands deck'd To meet the blushing bride: And then in deepest mourning draped To wait upon the grave, When death her blackened pinions spread And none but God could save.

Ten times an Angel stopp'd with thee And left a baby there, Though clothed in frail mortality Yet still divinely fair— Time brought them up to riper years And children's children came, And twined themselves around your hearts With kindred love the same.

Oh! where are all these loved ones? We miss some here to-day, What cruel fortune holds the reins And keeps their smiles away! Some seek the busy scenes of life With still untiring tread, Some slumber 'neath the silent sod And dwell among the dead.

But whereso'er their forms may be Our hearts are with them still, Their names shall stir sweet memories And all our souls shall fill. No change of scene or lapse of time Can make us e'er forget, The happy mements [moments?] spent with thee When sorrows ne'er beset.

Now swiftly spins the reel of time The thread must have its end, And we must follow in the path Where'er our God may send. This happy circle gathered here Soon must scattered be, Some, awhile to sport with time, All, to seek eternity.

The sun of life is setting fast, The hill-tops all are golden, What care you for length of days? In God your trust is holden! You hear the murmurings of the sea That rolls beyond the grave— With faith sublime you bide the time To launch upon its wave.

Oh, happy by thy coming days, And happier still thy rest, When quitting all these scenes of time You dwell among the blest. May friends and kindred all unite To keep thy memory green, And when from earth you've passed away Thy virtues still be seen.

After this, the company repaired to the supper room, where an acceptable and inviting repast had been spread, over which the Rev. Dr. Bergen, their pastor of their former years, offered a blessing, as eloquent as it was appropriate and impressive. Upon one side of Dr. and Mrs. Todd, stood their grand-nephew, Mr. Albert S. Edwards, with his new bride, who was arrayed in her flowing and elegant wedding dress, while upon the other side stood another grand-nephew, Mr. John T. Stuart, jr., with Miss Mary Remann, robed in the identical dress which Mrs. Todd wore upon the occasion of her own marriage, fifty years ago, and which contrasted amusingly and strikingly enough in its meagre proportions and odd cut with the elaborate style of the present day. The remainder of the evening passed away cheerfully and even mirthfully, Mrs. Todd enlivening the company by executing upon the piano a number of old fashioned pieces of music, which were performed by her at her own wedding.

So closed the evening; and each one of the guests carried away pleasing impressions of the serene and loving compaionship [companionship] which had thus been manifested; and all left behind fervent blessings and benedictions upon those in whose honor they had assembled.

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The Dakotian, OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE TERRITORY. GEO. W. KINGSBURY,...EDITOR. YANKTON, DAKOTA TERRITORY.

Tuesday,: : : : : July 7, 1863.

[Communicated.] Dakota Territory—Her Indians—Settlements—Soil—Climate and Resources.

Since the organization of Dakota, in 1861, the Territory has seemed to be stemming a tide of misfortunes, until the time has arrived when we are plainly emerging from the clouds and darkness of former days, and entering upon a career which is bright with long prosperity.

Immediately upon the organization of the Territory and the inauguration of the new President, the Southern Rebellion broke out, and spread with such rapidity and enormity, that the Government was soon taxed to her utmost to meet the daily expenses of war. In such a crisis, the Territories were the first to suffer, inasmuch as they are the children of the Government, fed and nutured by Congress, until they arrive at maturity and are invested with the robe of State. Dakota, above all others, was left in a discouraging situation. Within her own borders were congregated all the most formidable Indian tribes of the Northwest, extending from Red River to the Rocky Mountains, and from the British line to the State of Iowa and Nebraska. In this exposed condition, the five companies of Regulars stationed at Fort Randall were ordered South, and their places filled by three companies of Iowa volunteers. All the Indians of Dakota have hitherto remained friendly, and had not committed a murder for a long succession of years. The Yanktons had just released to the Government 14,000,000 acres of the best lands owned by the whole Sioux Nation, and had removed peaceably to their Reservation near Fort Randall. All the tribes of the Upper Missouri remained firm to their treaties of amity with Gen. Harney, and were accustomed to assemble annually at their river villages, to receive from the steamboats their annuities and presents, and to traffic their robes and furs with the traders of the American Fur Company. This trade was carried on for a succession of years, steamboats laden with large cargoes of valuable freight, upguarded by soldiers, would every season push their long and tedious voyage up the river, and over a thousand miles into the wilderness, returning unmolested, loaded with robes and furs. During this time there were not over 100 white men in all the region above Fort Randall, which was traversed by 30,000 Indians. In the summer of 1859, when only seven men resided in Yankton, there were over 2,000 Indians encamped on the present town site, dancing and singing and feasting over the presents they had just received from the steamer Carrier on her way to ther [the?] new agency. No one was frightened or injured in the midst of this imposing array of red men, while to-day, were a dozen Indians to appear in our village, the inhabitants would run frantic with excitement.

What has caused this change? Have the Indians of Dakota committed any murders upon our white citizens? Not one that we can prove against them. Only three settlers have been massacred in the Territory in three years; two of which were killed by the Santees at Siouz Falls, during the Minnesota outbreak, and the third was shot at midnight while asleep in his wagon on James river, by some unknown party in search of horses.

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We believe that these murders were committed by Minnesota Sioux, who were instigated to their bloody revenge by the belief that they had been made the victims of a long succession of gross and abusive frauds in their annual payments. We believe this more fully from the fact that their complaint was long standing, and that no other tribe has revolted against the Government, and notwithstanding that the settlements of Dakota for 120 miles were in an exposed and defenseless condition during the whole of the Minnesota massacre, and were living within the immediate grasp os 35,000 of her own Indians, not a white man was killed in the whole Missouri Valley. It may be asked, why then did so many of your people flee from Territory? For the very good reason that the rumors flew like wild fire from the Minnesota papers that all the Indians of the Northwest were in armed rebellion and moving down upon the whites.

Hence our people fled, and for a few days this whole valley was about depopulated, with the exception of some 200 people at Yankton; while those who did remain did not see 10 Indians during the whole fall, and when the settlers returned they found their homes, and crops in the fields, unwolested. But why should the people not become frightened and flee for safety, when they were apprised of the horrid butcheries in Minnesota, and looked at their own defenceless situation in case of an uprising of the Dakota Indians? The tribes of the Northwest, which dwell upon the great plains watered by the Missouri and its tributaries, may be set down as follows:

NAMES. / POPULATION. / YEARLY PAYM'T. / Yanktons, / 2,104 / $65,000 Poncas, / 1,054 / 24,500 Brules, / 1,120 / 24,500 Yanctonnais, / 3,680 / (Yanktonnais through Crows all $52,064 39) Two Kettles, / 960 / Gros ventres, / 3,100 / Mandans, / 120 / Ariekarees, / 1,080 / Blackfeet, / 3,280 / Unepapas, / 2,680 / Mineconjoux, / 1,280 / Sans Arcs, / 1,600 / Assinaboines, / 3,280 / Piegans, / 3,700 / Blovels, / 2,400 / Crows, / 3,900 / Sioux, of Minn., / 5,036 / *150,000 Winnebagoes " / 2,256 / $59,250

Total, / 42,430 / $450,814 *Forfeited, / / $150,000 / / $300,814

By this exhibit it will be seen that there are 42,430 Indians—17,784 males and 24,646 females—north of us and between Red River and the Mountains, all of whom receive their annuitities [annuities], to the amount $300, 814 yearly, by steamboats navigating the Missouri. Of these tribes the only one known to have been in open hostility to the Government, is the Minnesota Sioux, recently removed to this Territory. At the time of the Sioux outbreak, this tribe consisted of 5,036 persons, 2,905 of which were females, and 1,218 old men and boys; leaving 913 effective warriors. This last force has also been reduced by the 250 prisoners sent to Iowa, 38 hanged, and 63 killed in the battles of New Ulm, Fort Ridgely and Red Wood, thus cutting Little Crow's army down to less than 500 men, which is substantiated by the reports of Agent Galbraith, Gen. Sibley and Major Flandreau, all of whom state that in the battles last fall, not over 400 Indians were engaged.

The old men, women and children of this tribe are now at their new Agency in this Territory, while the warriors, under Little Crow, are loose upon the plains, and are bring pursued by an army of 6,- 000 men, who will not be recalled by the Government until they have struck [bottom section cut off]

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the Sioux to the earth, and have taught the Indians of the Northwest a lesson that will ever be remembered as the fate of the murderous red man.

In this connection, we propose to consider the future settlements of Dakota. LITTLE CROW.

[To be continued.]

[From our Register Correspondent.] The Indian Expedition.

IN CAMP 4 MILES FROM FORT RANDALL, July 4ht, 1863.

FRIEND KING: To-morrow the Grand Expedition commences its onward march to exterminate the army of Gen. Crow.

You would be surprised to see what numberless preparations are requisite to enable a force of this dimensions to make a start. Wagon tires to be reset, horses and mules to be shod, wagons to be loaded, and in fact, a thousand nameless things to be accomplished. It all requires times.

The numerous camps, the herds of cattle, squads of cavalry riding to and fro, presents a lively aspect to those unintiated in the art of war, while long trains of wagons, with six mule teams, are constantly on the move from the ferry to the camps.

The Quartermaster's and Commissary departments are exerting themselves to the utmost, and it is on the efficiency of those branches of the army, that the comfort and health of the troops depend, and in an expedition of this nature nothing must be neglected, as the sources of supply will be too far distant to replenish what deficiences may exist.

Many Dakotians are cannected [connected] with the expedition, among whom I notice John Rous, Samuel Gerou, and that good natured fellow, Geo. L. Tackett, who is Brigade Wagon Master. The way he makes wagons and teamsters fly around is a caution to the unsophisticated.

We have a real live General in command—one to whom nothing in the art of war is unknown. Nothing transpiring escapes his eye, and with his accomplished aids Dakotians may reasonably expect great results of his command during the [fall].

Wo betide the hostile Indians met with [during] the campaign.

The War Eagle and Peoria are on their way to Fort Pierre with supplies.

One word of caution to those who may [desire] to enter the army. Everything [wanted] in the way of outfit, obtain at [home], for it compelled to purchase of [the] suttlers it will require an uncommonly long purse, well filled at that.

The soldiers, I believe, are making reparations to celebrate the Fourth, and must look on, so good-bye, for the present. A.

From Up the River.

From a friend, who left us a short time since, for Fort Benton and the Idaho Gold Mines, we have received a letter, via Fort Pierre. After a few general remarks concerning "one thing and another," he says:

"We made a fine run the first day from Yankton, but since then our advance has been very slow. We reached the Agency the first day, and were handsomely saluted by Major Burleigh. The next day we passed Randall, where everything was in a perfect hubbub, apparently. We tarried but an hour and bade a last adieu to civilization.

"Passed Col. Thompson's new Agency Thursday morning. The Colonel was pushing his improvements forward with marked energy. I had no time to look at the new reservation, but am satisfied 'tis the best to be found above Randall. The weather has been cool, comfortable, and for the most part, favorable.

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"We have seen no game yet, save a squirrel, an antelope and two elk. We have on board an English nobleman, (Lord Gable) an Irish doctor, and a French cavalier, all pleasure seekers. They went out hunting the other day, and shot a snake, which Monsieur said, in his graphic description, 'vas all over gween.'

"We have negro minstrels aboard and nigger dances every few nights. Everything is agreeable and cheerful thus far, and but for the long, tiresome journey before us, and the good friends we left and are leaving farther and farther behind us, we should be as gleeful and joyous as children.

"I will send you a general letter from Benton. At present I don't think anything has transpired sufficiently worthy of note for the columns of the DAKOTIAN."

From Little Crow.

A trader who arrived at St. Paul on the 22nd ult. from Fort Garry, on the Red River, says Little Crow was there when he left of the 3d inst, with sixty warriors and a few squaws, most of them donned in citizens' clothes, taken from their murdered victims. They were well armed with rifles and revolvers. Little Crow asked Gov. Dallas for ammunition, but was refused. He claimed to be friendly to the people in the British Possessions and promised not to disturb them, unless they joined the Americans. Little Crow claims to have 300 "tepees" at St. Joseph, on Red River, which would indicate a force of 1,500 warriors. He knows the number of the captives that were hung, and the disposition made of the remainder of the Indians who were captured. He says he expects our troops will kill him, and all his men, but he thinks they will not catch him this season. This party had two white boys who were captives, but who were ransomed by the priest at St Joe.

From Fort Randall.

FORT RANDALL, D. T., July 5, 1863.

ED. DAKOTIAN:—Having learned from a friend of yours, and mine, also; consequently, I may say, a friend of "ours," that intelligence from this plaen [plan?] is cordially welcomed by you; and as "our friend" is at present too busily occupied with the duties incident to the "service," to admit of his writing you, I take the liberty, for one, of supplying his place, though little of importance has transpired during the past week, of interest to your readers.

First, I will startle you with the announcement that Fort Randall has a "printing press," and will shortly issue its first "family newspaper," under the title of the Fort Randall News. It promises to be a credit to the Territory.

The recent Anniversary of our National Independence was observed in an appropriate manner. A salute of 34 guns was fired at noon, and in the evening a large assemblage of officers and soldiers convened at the hall. The ladies of the garrison also turned out in goodly number, which gave to the occasion a social and "civilized" appearance. Lieut. Ryan was called to the chair; when the exercises commenced with Martial music furnished by Morton's excellent band which was followed by an eloquent prayer from Dr Peebles and a National Song by the Choir. Mr. McKinstry of the 6th Iowa, was then called to the stand, and gave us a soul-thrilling and patriotic oration, which was well received.

Gen'l Sully followed in a short and affecting speech, in which he reviewed the events of the past seven years, alluding to the period when Fort Randall was founded, and to his old regiment, the 2nd Infantry, (Regulars) who built this post,

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many of whom now "sleep their last sleep" on the banks of the Potomac and Rappahannock, sacrificed upon the altar of the Union. The General's remarks were enthusiastically received, and he closed amid a tumult of cheers.

Col. Wilson, of the 6th Iowa, came next, lashing treason and its comforters, including hypocritical Johnny Bull, in a most effective manner. His style was easy, and the speech, though brief, gave evidence of ability.

W. Jones, a patriot of the true school, entertained the assemblage with a short and ably constructed speech, after which songs and music closed the proceedings, and all went home satisfied with the entertainment. Loyalty, patriotism, and strict decorum were the marked features of the evening. Copperheads dwell not in Fort Randall.

Shaver gave us another theatrical entertainment last Monday evening, appearing as Tom Cringle—a favorite character of his—in the play of that name, in which he was ably supported by the whole Dramatic Troupe. Mr. Shaver has resided here since 1856, in which year the post was built, and served in the 2nd U. S. Infantry. His debut on the Fort Randall stage took plaec [place] in 1861.

The Indian Expedition will, doubtless, leave to-morrow. Yours, BRACER.

MILITARY ORDER.

Headquarters 1st Battallion 6th Iowa Cavalry, Fort Randall, D. T., June 6th, 1863.

To whom it may concern:—

I. No Indians will be allowed to remain on this Military Reservation.

II. All Indians found on this reservation will be regarded as hostile, and treated as such.

III. Any person not connected with the army, who shall correspond with, or who shall in any manner harbor or conceal any Indian or Indians on this military reservation, without special permission from these Headquarters, shall be sent beyond the boundary of this reservation, and not permitted to return; and soldiers or persons connected with the army so offending, will be severely punished according to the nature of the offence.

IV. This not being a trading post, all trade and traffic with Indians on this reservation is forbidden. The property of any one so offending shall be confiscated, and the person so offending sent beyond the boundaries of the reservation.

V. Indian Agents are orderedto keep their Indians within the boundaries of their respective reservations, and all friendly Indians are ordered to remain within said boundaries, as such friendly Indians cannot, by military officers and soldiers in the service of the Government, be distinguished from the bostile [hostile] roving bands that infest the country.

By Order of Lt.-Col. S. M. POLLOCK. Comd'g F'cs. W. A. HEATH, A. A. 1st Bat. 6th Iowa Cavalry.

THE EXPEDITION.—The advance guard, consisting of the Nebraska 2nd, left Fort Randall last Saturday, for Fort Pierre.— It was decided to move the main body today. The boats find the navigation of the upper river difficult. Their progress will be slow and tedious.

IN TOWN.—General J. B. S. Todd is in town, direct from the East, en route for his home at Fort Randall. His family accompany him.

Major Sheppard, of the 2nd battalion, Iowa 6th, gave us a short call last evening. He was en route to Sioux City, and suffering from severe indisposition.

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Major W. P. Lyman has engaged to transport the army stores from Sioux City to Fort Pierre. His first train passed through Yankton this morning. From Randall to Pierre they are provided with escorts.

Among the many "old Dakotians" who accompany the expedition against the hostile Indians, we find the name of C. E. Galpin, Esq., who goes out in charge of a numerous body of scouts and guides, all of whom have been chosen for their knowledge of the country, and long experience and acquaintance with the Indians. Gen. Sully has shown commendable discretion in selecting Mr. G. for this important trust. Aside from the advantage of a twenty years residence in the country, and an [a] knowledge of the multifarious languages spoken by the different tribes, he is acquainted with the present feelings cherished by the [Upper] Missouri Indians toward the [Government and] knows who need the rod of [castigation] and who deserve reward—and his [page torn] of punishing the guilty are of that [page torn] cal sort which we admire.

The Major believes "the [accountability?] [page torn] Little Crow & Co." will be adj-[page torn] in the next three months.

[Communicated.] The Claim Commissioners.

YANKTON, July 7th, 1863. Mr. Editor:—Allow me, through the columns of your paper, to call the attention of those who sustained losses from the Indian raid last August and Septemter [ber], to the fact that Judge J. R. Hanson, of Yankton, has been appointed commissioner to take testimony in Dakota in relation to said claims. All persons having claims should at once give their own testimony, besides that of two witnesses, at least. All claims must be verified on oath, before they can be filed; every article lost should be named however small it may be. Messrs. Aldrich, Chase, and White, are, for once, "the right men in the right place." They are disposed to render every assistance possible to claimants in adjusting their claims, while they are equallty determined that no bogus claims shall be palmed off on them. Consequently claimants and witnesses are subject to the most severe cross-examination. No claims can come before this commission except such as are based up on losses sustained during the Indian war last Fall. The Commissioners are working day and night in order that all the claims may be ready by the next session of Congress.

Yours in haste, TRUTH.

THE FOURTH IN YANKTON.— Notwithstanding the failure of our citizens to make arrangements for the celebration of the Fourth, the patriotic members of Company "B," Dakota Cavalary, took the matter in hand, and succeeded in getting up a very creditable affair. A national salute of 34 guns was fired at meridian—the Declaration of Independence was read by one of their number, national songs were sung, and hearty cheers were given for the old Banner.— The affair was impromptu, nevertheless, it went off remarkably well, and deserves much credit.

In the afternoon, a party sought the shelter of the green woods, above town, and exercised their skill as marksmen, in target shooting, making the old woods roar with echoes, and riddling everything but the target.

In the evening quite a gathering of young folks assembled at the Ash Hotel, and tripped the "light fantastic toe" till midnight, when their respect for the Sabbath constrained them to desist and go home. And so ended the 87th Anniversary of our National Inependence [Independence].

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Brig. General Campbell arrived in town this (Thursday) morning, and brings intelligence of the most sanguinary battle of the war, at Gettysburg, in Pennsylvania. Meade has succeeded in completely routing Lee, driving him out of Pennsylvania, killing and wounding 15,000 of his troops and capturing 20,000 prisoners, together with large amounts of stores and guns, and retaking a large number of the horses and cattle stolen by Lee during his raid. This intelligence is from Meade's official report. The prospect is good for capturing the bulk of Lee's whole army before he can cross the Potomac. The Potomac river is reported to have raised 7 feet. Glory!

The heat for the past few days has been intense. The thermometer is reported to have read 110° yesterday.

COMPANY "A."—Lieut. James Bacon, with thirty men, halted a day in town, last week, while on their way from Fort Randall, to Vermillion. Among the familiar faces, composing the detachment, we noticed Serg't English, Corporal Falkinburg, quiet Tommy Tate, Buckhart, Wilkins, and Long—all looking robust and in the best of spirits. They have been absent from Yankton since last fall, and in the meantime have been constantly engaged in active duty, scouting and escorting trains from Randall to Pierre.— The remainder of the company is partly at Fort Randall, and a detachment at Crow Creek, under Captain Miner. We were informed by Lt. Bacon, that their stay at Vermillion would be brief, as they would be relieced by a company of the 7th Iowa, shortly. Lt. Jim has lost none of his social, genial qualities; on the contrary, like grape juice, he improves with age.

Charley Piecotte, our fellow townsman, is at present absent with a party of Yankton Indians, in search of Buffalo.— Charly [Charley] attends them to prevent any collision with the troops constantly scouting through the country.

Maj. Gregory returned from below yesterday, bringing a few luxuries to gladden the hearts of "us backwoods denizens." Gregory & Bro. can boast of as complete an assortment of goods as any establishment in the Northwest.— That's a stubborn fact.

Hon. Bly Wood has gone "up country" as far as the new Winnebago Agency. While absent he will engage in the philanthropic labor of providing "tepees" for the Indians. He is a good citizen—useful in this community—and we can't afford to lose him.

Captain Pell, of the Minnesota 1st, arrived in town last week, on his way to overtake the expedition. The Captain has been with the Army of the Potomac through nineteen battles, and escaped without a scratch. He will occupy the position of Adjutant General on General Sully's staff.

We received an invitation to attend the celebration at Vermillion on the Fourth, but owing to indisposition were prevented from being present. We understand the affair passed off splendidly. The oration by Marshal Pinney is highly spoken of by those who attended as an able and eloquent address. The assemblage was large, and the utmost decorum was observed.

This section of our Territory is suffering severely for want of rain. Crops of all kinds are in a deplorable condition, the grass is stunted, and becoming "singed" and vegetation generally is prematurely "giving up the ghost" for [bottom section cut off]

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Sioux City Register

SATURDAY, JULY 11.

THE EXPEDITION.

Private dispatches have been received within some twenty miles above Fort Randall. The health of the command was good, but the prospect of success was rather gloomy. In consequence of the extreme and protracted drought it was found very difficult to procure grass for the animals, or water. But one boat had succeeded in getting above Randall. The others were fast aground with no prospect of escape by unloading. General Sully has ordered the employment of teams for transportation of supplies from the embargoed boats to Ft. Pierre. There was a rumor of hostile Indians in force this side of Fort Pierre, and some hopes were entertained of an engagement.

We have every confidence that nothing which skill, prudence or foresight may provide will prevent a realization of all we hope from this formidable expedition, but without adequate supplies both for men and animals, it is apparent that nothing can be accomplished. There may be obstacles of this character for which human ingenuity can provide no remedy. These may create an imperitive necessity of so limiting the march as to keep within proper distance of supplies, or of simply confiding the seasons operations to frontier protection, and preparing depots and garrisons with a view to further movements early next Spring.

The steamer West Wind arrived at our levee on Monday, being mostly loaded with government freight, and passed up on Tuesday morning for Ft. Randall. Among the passengers we were pleased to greet Gen. J. B. S. TODD who, with his family are on their return to Dakota. We have said a good deal in our columns in regard to Gen. TODD, and we only wish we had said or could say more. He is the only official in the Territory who actually resides there, and we believe he makes the best interests of Dakota his study by day and his subject matter for dreams by night. How men who have so bitterly opposed him for the last few months can calmly compare the flying trip of ex-Gov. JAYNE from his home in Springfield, Ill., through the Territory a few days since to obtain a little more testimony to bolster up his pretended claim to the Delegateship, with the return of Gen. TODD like the Patriarchs of old with his wife, his children and his cattle, horses and sheep to stay—yes, live with them and unite his fortunes with that of the Territory, and not put their mouths in their hdnds [hands] and their hands in the dust, is more than a mystery to us.

The General has nearly recovered his health and proposes to accompany the great expedition against the Indians and render what assistance he can, which from his intimate knowledge of the country and different tribes must be of no small benefit. We believe success to Gen. TODD is success to the Territory and to Northwestern Iowa, and we assuredly say, success to him.

The West Wind had on board some fine stock belonging to Gen. TODD, of Dakota. The General is taking them up to place on his farm near Yankton.— He has a fine silver stallion, from the celebrated horse "Silver Heels," owned, we believe, by Gen. SINGLETON, of Illinois; a full blood Durham cow, all full bloods; a Spanish and French Merino Buck and five Ewes, and some pigs of the Cumberland breed. This is the first blooded stock that has been imported into that new Territory, and we are sure the people there will be under many obligations to Gen. TODD for this new enterprise of his.—Omaha. Nebraskian.

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We notice the arrival of Gen. Hill and staff during the past week by the Ft. Dodge stage. The people of Dakota will doubtless be glad to see the Gen'l. return and continue the survey in the Territory, but we think we speak the sentiments of all when we say that it would give better satisfaction if he would select his staff from the practical surveyors of Dakota.— The General spends but little time in Dakota himself, but we are pleased to know that during his absence he talks well and labors earnestly for the welfare of this section of country.

HOT—HOTTER—HOTTEST—HOTTENTOTTEST.—Such was the exclamation from our Devil this morning, and he didn't do justice to the subject. In fine the English language is not adequate to express the melting condition of the weather, and as ye local is not versed in any other, we will leave the subject and offer as an inducement $5 for any word that will convey to the mind a correct idea of the heat—the winner to expend the funds in sherry cobblers at Borsch's.

It is a universally admitted fact that the emigration to the different mining regeions west of us, and to the Pacific coast, is unprecedentedly large. To us this emigration is not owing to advantages superior to those which have held themselves out from that country during former years, but rather to an influence nearer home. They are sick of the war, and are determined, if possible, to get beyond its reach. That is the principal reason for this westward movement.

The Glorious Fourth passed off with us in an especially pleasant manner. We had no Democrat or Copperhead, Republican or black snake celebration, we don't believe any body read the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence, or anything else. Our elequent young men have got to hold on to their pent up patriotic speeches, or bust and waste their sweetness on the desert air. But Capt. Smith, of the Sioux City Artillery squad, did give a National salute at day break, and sundry eye-openers during the night. Fuller, of the Wauregan, gave all those desiring to "trip the light fantastic tow," (not original) and we were one of 'em, a fine opportunity on the Eve of the Fourth. The music was exhilerating [exhilarating], the supper excellent, the ladies charming, and the dance a success.

The patriotism of the rising generation exhausted the supply of fire crackers long before the 4th had come, and thus no accident occured [occurred] from the premature discharge of them amoug [among] the boys. Among the older boys we think there must have been very generally something expected to arrive, for very many of them were seen frequently to be looking for something through a glass. We guess it didn't come for when we retired late at night a large crowd was still up and round looking still. Perhaps it was the next Fourth of July they were looking for—if so, when it comes may we all be here to see it.

The river is still falling a little.— The sand bars show more plainly each day.

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Mr. Weare, of the firm of Weare & Allison of this city, left of the steamer West Wind for up country, to attend the payment of the soldiers composing the Indian Expedition. This firm furnished a large amount of Exchange to the "boys" when last paid off at Camp Sully, and we understand the Drafts were all found as good as Greenbacks, and we have no doubt but Mr. W. will be welcomed again among them with his Exchange.

Aleck Graber, Agent of the [West-] ern Stage Co., is in town. There's [no?] line of Stages that has done more [page folded] Northwest than the Western Stage [Co.—] They are always prompt and reliable [and] cater to the public requirements [and] necessities, and give entire satisfaction and the whole secret is in the fact that they always keep such men as Mr. [Graber] in their employ. Men who know [how to] do business, and by their affability [and court-] esy win the good will ofthe [community.]

Lt. Bacon of Co. A, Dakota Cavalry, was in town a few days the past week. He is in command of a squad of thirty men now stationed at Vermillion to protect that portion of the settlement till the arrival of the Iowa Seventh Cavalry. The Lieut. appeared as gay and festive as ever, and seemed to recognize common people the same as though he had not recently donned a new shoulder strap with one bar instead of two.

Gen. Campbell, one of the Inspectors of our army, passed through our city on Wednesday last. He examined the Hospital in charge of Surgeon S. P. Yeomans and we understand he was much pleased with its appearance. He will take a careful look at the Expedition and return. The Gen. has evidently seen service and will have honorable wounds to show through life.

Robeare's saloon has been changed into a Government warehouse. Parties in town bought out the establishment and packed up the Billiard Table, and we understand offer it for sale. A little lager may be a good thing but we think it speaks well for town not to be supporting quite so many of these institutions.

Major Burbank, Paymaster U. S. A., passed up a few days since with funds sufficient to pay off all the troops in this District. He will be glady received by the boys we doubt not, and Greenbacks will be plenty again. Pay day is almost as good a day as St. Patrick's day in the morning.

Maj. Sheperd of the 6th Iowa Cavalry is in town. He has been quite ill at the Fort and has a furlough to recuperate. We trust he will soon be able to join his command again.