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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1877
Page
2
The Teller begins the second volume amid illness, sparse support, and financial strain yet hopes for broader patronage from Lewiston and surrounding counties. It aims to faithfully chronicle local events, promote immigration readers, and serve as an advertisement for the country while seeking liberal citizen backing.
Washington October 12 The disposition of Nez Perces Indiana under Chief Joseph who surrendered to Gen Miles has been the subject of correspondence between the War and Interior departments and the matter will be further considered by the cabinet If the War Department disposes of them they will likely receive justice but if left to the Interior Department sentimentality toward Indians may lead to leniency
The piece argues Howard’s claim that all Camas Prairie murderers were killed is unfounded. It notes he had no comprehensive knowledge or witnesses, cites 25 to 30 direct participants and about 70 accessories, and urges Idaho citizens to identify those responsible for proper justice. It condemns the telegraph as premature and advocates identification before punishment.
A New York dispatch to the Wall Street Journal outlines the Northern Pacific railroad plan if the grant is renewed. The company would build westward from Bismark to Montana and eastward from the upper Columbia through Eastern Washington and Idaho, with subsequent Idaho and Oregon sections. The program aims to rapid land sales revenue and cash for reorganization and road construction, while navigation on the Columbia would be shared with another company for a period.
The discussion favors building the Columbia River division soon to speed freight from eastern Washington and Idaho to Portland and to distribute Oregonian across the region. Yet the Idaho division is seen as a prerequisite for land grant funding, delaying the Columbia river route despite its regional advantage.
New York Oct 11 report details Fort Benton dispatches from Oct 8 noting the entire Nez Perces band under Chief Joseph capitulated at 2 PM on Oct 8. Miles led troops to occupy the fortified camp, accepting an unconditional surrender after days of battle marked by white flags and 160 rifle pits. 60 warriors laid down arms, many wounded were evacuated, and Miles evacuated the dead and wounded to Tongue River.
A Washington City correspondent reports on September 27 that a delegation of Indians seeks a treaty but argues against treaties with tribes lacking understanding or whose members cannot uphold agreements. The piece suggests transferring tribes to the War Department and excluding Gen Howard, predicting a congressional push this winter, and comments on Miles and Camas Prairie killings.
Mr John Hancock, a well known settler in the valley, reports a large tract near Alpowai four miles from the Snake River remains open to settlement. Wheat lands attract buyers, and with light draft boats on the Snake River, farmers can ship grain cheaper than Walla Walla neighbors, boosting land value in a year or two.
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