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Show in cutting him off with his whole band without him having one to tell the tale. For as it has turned out, they can boast of a decided victory in which they have killed eight whites, and driven off about 130 head of cattle, 35 or 40 head of horses and some sheep, while there have only been three Indians killed so far as heard from, and out of them (Squash) cut his own throat. This flattering success has induced many of the young bucks to brake (sic) away from the friendly bands to join Tin tic, and I fear for may yet assume the characteristic of a powerful war-cheif, if he is not disposed of soon. On the morning of the 28th inst. a delegation of friendly Indians from Utah County, came to inform me that Tintic is now about 40 miles west of head of Utah lake, and that Nidquich-his band, the Indians that killed Gunnison, had joined him, and that the white-knives, had also joined him. They state that he has fortified himself in a deep canyon of the Mountains; and is making preparations for further mischief. I have not yet learned what course the government designs pertaining with the Indians of this country. When I reached here more than a year ago, it was currently reported among them that treaties would be made with them, and that they would be paid something for their lands; but the season moves away and nothing was done; I have done all I could to prevent disappointment and loss of confidence, which always should be avoided in our intercourse with these treacherous creatures. I have had great hesitance in adopting the policy, which appeared to me to be the most wise. As I have yet to learn that the government would sanction that policy. Notwithstanding, I have made considerable expenditures for stock, and grain, farming implements, provisions and &c |
