North Indian sentiment and tensions in Nez Perce county
Wo Ewing, a long-term observer, reports from Palouse Bridge on relations between Whites and northern tribes including Coeur d’Alenes, Spokanes, and Nez Perces. He notes no general war sentiment, but warns a few restless individuals may be provoked, outlines tribal desires regarding reservations and agents, and critiques Watkin’s council approach and troop presence.
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Wo. Ewing Esq
Nez Perce County
Palouse Bridge
Coeur de’Alenes
Joseph
Whitebird
Coeur de'Alenes
Moses
Spokane Geary
Ewing
Nez Perces
Watkin
Watkins
Cour de‘ Alenes
A Goon Man Gone Death of Hon Josiah Failing
The Portland papers announce the death of Hon. Josiah Failing on the 14th inst. We have known the deceased since 1851 when he first came to Portland. No more honorable and upright man and useful citizen ever resided in that city.
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Portland
Josiah Failing
Indian uprising reports and troop movements from Bannack region
Aug 15 16 dispatches describe a scouting party returning with bodies Montague James Smith Flinn and Farnsworth as Bannack Indians move 35 miles south of town taking horses on upper Horse prairie. Gen Gibbon arrives at Deer Lodge. Howard’s command prepares to move toward Horse Prairie while Chinamen on Horse Prairie are missing. Hostiles reportedly cross Big Dry Creek 100 miles north. Bannacks sign up as scouts at Fort Hall. Helena Herald critiques Gen Howards pursuit.
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Bannack
Horse Prairie
Pleasant Yancey J
Salt Lake
Henry’s Lake
Hole In the Rocks
Howard
Red Rock Station
Hart Agency
Idaho
Sal? Lake
Fort Hall
Danilsen
Bannacks
Pleasant Valley
Montana Stage Road
Big Dry Creek
A Cuandos Indian Policy Discussed in Washington
Ottawa telegram reports Mills explained a cuanding system to President Hayes who favored adopting a similar policy. He proposed entrusting outpost management to experienced army officers and removing agents to cut costs and reduce frontier incidents.
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Washington
Mills
Hayes
Ottawa Telegram
Ex Senator Nesmith Blames Policy for Nez Perce Outbreak
Ex Senator Nesmith argues the Nez Perce Idaho outbreak results from twenty years of misgovernment and bad Indian affairs policy. He cites his 1865 Senate report on Gov Caleb Lyon and notes Lyon’s removal for misuse of public funds, while Nez Perces suffered annuity theft in a Washington sleeping car.
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SaLem
Oregon
Idaho
Lewis and Clark
United States Senate
Caleb Lyon
Lyonsdale
Johnson
United States
San Francisco
Washington
Lis Excellency
Congress
J. W.nesmith
N. Y
Crops North Look Promising Says Ewing
Mr. Ewing reports careful examination north of Lewiston shows crops much more promising than expected. Grains cared for yield unusually large, while disturbed fields recover to two thirds or three quarters full. Acreage stands five to one last year, suggesting five times the prior year’s wheat if harvested properly.
Swartz and Brown Wedding in Camas Prairie
On Camas Prairie at the bride's mother's residence Aug 20 1877 Judge Shumway united T D Swartz Esq with Miss Lulu Brown in a ceremony witnessed by a large gathering of friends who enjoyed a splendid report provided for the occasion.
Summons in Idaho Divorce Case in Nez Perce County
In the District Court Henderson Crites sues Ellen Crites for dissolution of marriage and general relief. Ellen Crites must answer within 10 to 30 days depending on service or risk default judgment. The notice is dated August 4 1977 with court seal and clerks H Squier and D Warner.
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1St Judicial District
Territory of Idaho
County of Nez Percy
Henderson Crites
Ellen Crites
Hwereas
H. Squier
D. J. Warner
Idaho Territory Nez Perce summons in civil action
In the District Court of Idaho Territory Nez Perce County Samuel Phinney W A Curry and W A Caldwell are plaintiffs seeking $400 on a promissory note with 1.5 percent monthly interest from August 25 1875 plus costs. Defendants must answer within ten to thirty days to avoid default judgment. Entry dated June 6 1877 by Clerk H Squier.
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Idaho Territory
Samuel Phinney
W. A. Curry
W.A. Caldwell
First Judicial District
Nez Perce
District Court of
H. Squier
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Helena
Gibbon
Nesmith
District Court
County of
Loewenberg Bros
Saml. Phinney Et al
District Court of the First Judicial District
Baird Bros
Lorence, Warrens and
Wells, Fargo & Co.s., Express
U. S
Lewiston
ADEA
I. T
Mount Idaho
A. U
Elk City
Florence
Warrens
Ism
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