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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1877
Page
2
For two months the population faced fear as Indian outbreaks emptied homes in many localities. Some stock fled Territory. some returned, some still missing. Harvest delayed, mining slowed, yet recovery plans urge rapid effort to recapture markets and restore production.
George Greer, messenger for Green's command on Cottonwood, reports Bacon, a messenger from Kamia to Green, has not appeared. Dispatches from Howard's command reached Kamia by a fatigued messenger. Bacon forwarded with the dispatches. Green hears from Indians that hostiles are returning via the southern Nes Perce trail, prompting Capt Bernard to lead Cavalry with seven days rations to guard Elk City trail amid possible lively action.
A Seattle Congregational association resolution lauds Gen O O Howard as opportune Providence and capable leader in the Indian wars. Critics say the praise ignores missteps and calls for punishment of hostiles, arguing Howard delayed actions after July conflicts and favored peace talks over decisive pursuit. Public sentiment questions religious justification of his conduct and warns against fanatic bias guiding policy.
Farmers work hard as threshers and reapers fill the valley with activity. Reports say yields exceed expectations with examples of 8000 bushels from fifty acres of wheat and many fields around 80 bushels per acre. The valley plans to market about one million bushels of grain this year per W I Statesman.
Several immigrant trains traversed the valley this week en route to the Palouse region. After weeks near town awaiting the Indian scare to ease, they are convinced of safety and proceed to build cabins and prepare for winter. W. W. Statesman reports.
Dispatch from Montana describes Captain Raun at Lo Lo Pass with 20 regulars and 40 volunteers holding a defensive position for four days as Howard and other forces failed to pursue. Indians moved toward the Bitterroot and Lemhi, while volunteers drifted to aid Raun. War department refusals and slow movements blamed for the campaign’s perceived collapse. calls for coordinated action and praise for Potts Mills and Maginnis.
W W Union argues Howard conducted an active campaign yet relied on guesses about enemy location. He lacked reliable scouts, leading to barren results and miles wasted. A well organized scouting force would have saved travel and kept troops fresh for engagement.
The number of offices opened for military regulation swallows largely occupied town buildings. Each office staffs officers and clerks staging much apparent business. The outcome is uncertain but ordinary commerce would be preferable to war, as a few army contractors profit while most citizens lose ground.
Notice to taxpayers that the 1877 assessment roll has been delivered to the clerk and the board of equalization of Nez Perce County Idaho Territory will meet August 20. All interested may access the roll and must appear before the board to correct assessments. Lewiston dated August 6 1877.
In Nez Perce county Idaho Henderson Crites sues Ellen Crites for dissolution of marriage and general relief. The defendant must answer within ten to thirty days depending on service or risk default judgment. Clerk H Squier signs the notice dated August 4.
In the District Court of Idaho Territory Nez Perce County Loewenberg Bros sue Samuel Phinney W A Curry and W A Caldwell for $400 gold coin plus 1.5 percent monthly interest from August 23 1875 and costs. Defendants must answer within thirty days or judgment by default will follow. Clerk H Squier dated June 6 1877.
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