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The West.The following Indian news was obtained from the military headquarters at Fort Leavenworth: One hundred and twenty-five Indian, composed of thirtv-two Cheyennes, two Arapahoes, and ninet'v-one Kiowas and Comaches, arrived there as prisoners, from Indian Territory. Among them is the famous Chief, Medicine Water who commanded the band that murdered a portion of a German family and took the four girfs prisoners; also the Arapahoe Chief, White Bear. They are encamped on the reservation near Fort Leavenworth, known as the Blue Grass, and guarded by a company of soldiers.Dispatches from various points say the recent cold weather has destroyed young grasshoppers, and the general belief is expressed that there will be no further trouble from this pest.C. L. Dubois, at St. Louis from Fort Sill Indian Territory, says the Indians now en route to Fort Leavenworth will be tried there by court-martial. He also states that Gen. McKenzie contemplates another scout in search of Cheyennes who revolted and escaped from the Cheyenne agency, on the 6th of April, and will bring in the band of Quadadoes who some time since offered te?s Peace, which were not accepted. .,Tther Glf*[s T°Peka, Kansas, special says that Capt. Campbell’s company of cavalry struck an Indian trail between Forts Dodge and Hays, leading north-west. Couriers were sent to the detachment of troops on Walnut and Pawnee Creeks to push out in various directions and intercept the Indians They are supposed to be Cheyennes, and number, perhaps, 200 Or 300.A dispatch from Muskogee, Indian Territory, says a water-spotit bursted near Honey Spring, which was followed by the severest rain-storm for many years. Bridges and culverts were washed away, and the track ofthe Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad was submerged and undermined. No loss of life is reported, but there was great damage to property. .• v ■ ■ • ^The Republican'8 Kansas City special says • “A council of all the Indian tribes in Im dian Territory will be held at Okamulgee. Indian Agent Hoague passed through here to be present. An attempt will be made to conciliate all warlike Indians, and restore peace without bloodshed. Matters of great importance will be considered, and good results are loaked for.”
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Aiken Courier Journal
Aiken, South Carolina, US
Sat, May 15, 1875
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