SAN FRANCISCO.
Our dates from San Erancisco are to the 14th July. Erom our exchanges we compile the following summary of news : — -. ' " . ::.:' : The Indian troubles are thickening on the overland route. Active , hostilities have broken out on the plains, and numerous depredations and murders are reported. ] General Sherman has recommended, that the telegraph and mail routes be transferred to the north side of the Platte, which is being done. Generals Gibbons, Augur, and Oustar are moving upon the Indians, who are, however, in small scattered bands, arid willbe difficult to catch. The citizens of Colorado are organising : volunteer companies, .to:; pursue the Indians. The citizens of Central City have raised 5000 dollars, which they offer to pay out for scalps, at,, the rate. of 20 dollars a piece. -...-,/ A; despatch dated Salt Lake, June; 8, says:— "the overland route is seriously obstructed by Indians from the western terminus of the Union Pacific Railroad to Green river. The Toute is perilous, and the danger is constantly increasing. '■. The contractors are doing" all -in their power to push the 'mail through. Their stations are being burned, their animals driven off, arid their'emplbyers skilled/""";'" "7~7.'.'
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Southland Times, Issue 726, 20 September 1867, Page 2
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192SAN FRANCISCO. Southland Times, Issue 726, 20 September 1867, Page 2
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