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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1877
Page
2
Local column notes the return of Monroe and Knifong to Lewiston as reported in the Saturday issue from July 14 1877. The brief item highlights their arrival and ties to ongoing local affairs in Idaho.
Dave Monroe reports a perilous night trek from Lapwai toward Howard's Camp and back. Indian scouts were sighted near Cottonwood and Elk City. Howard's force moved toward Clearwater after a fight at Cottonwood. Monroe confirms increased Indian strength and warns of potential attacks on Lapwai Agency and Garrison.
The Lewiston crowd complains Gov Brayman did not send arms despite requests. Gen Howard telegraphed that he has all needed men and arms, but shelved operations, bottling Indians south of Salmon River. Volunteers refuse to fight under him. regulars are dispirited by his ineffective leadership and delays.
Report notes that Agent Monteith considered leading armed friendly Indians to the front on Tuesday but suspicions among the agency's Indians prompted prudence. Monteith was advised to stay at his post.
In spring and at Walla Walla large ammunition purchases by Indians drew complaints as merchants faced accusations of hindering business. An Indian Agent authorized selling powder in small quantities to Indians, sparking concerns that hostiles could be armed and that such permits shield dealers from indictment under territorial law.
Report from Camas Prairie describes widespread destruction with numerous houses and stores burned including Elfres at John Days Creek Mason's Titman's and others on Salmon River. Claims of up to 23 dwellings plus outbuildings, barns, fences, crops, and stock lost, with $200,000 in property damage total. Scattered details from settlers and alleged losses at the Kamia Agency amid reported killings and theft.
Perry blames Chapman and volunteers for defeat at White Bird while other reports praise volunteers in the fight. The letter questions truth and urges volunteers to join rear defense if afraid, noting women and old men protect the rear.
The Boise Statesman reports a peace end to the Idaho Territory conflict led by Governor Brayman and Winnemucca. Volunteers are disarmed, arms returned, and aid given to salmon region communities. The piece mocks leaders Milton Kelly and Governor Brayman, criticizing their handling of the war.
An editor claims he acts as Associated Press agent for Boise States dispatches and will pay gold coin for Indian war news. He accusingly denounces Ife for publishing without credit and calls his paper’s material special dispatches. He labels Ife a literary plagiarist of the first water.
Lunher Squier sue W A Cary over a promissory note dated April 10 1872 for 170.75 gold with 1 per cent monthly interest plus 832.5 gold coin costs. Plaintiffs seek judgment by default if defendant fails to appear within 10 to 40 days after service as required. Clerk H Squier stamps the notice April 14 1877.
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