[SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.]
St. Paul, June 22, 1861.
The Sioux near here are all in a ferment. Experienced Indian fighters say the signs of a speedy going on the war-path are not to be mistaken. No one can tell how soon the whole frontier may be in a bloody blaze. The women and children are rapidly coming in from all exposed settlements. Nothing overt as yet has transpired, but that the Indians will collide very soon with the settlers is certain. All the troops have been withdrawn. In our defenceless state there is no knowing how many lives may be lost before the regiments of volunteers now organizing can take the field.
LATER.
THE WAR BEGUN.
FIRST BLOOD FOR THE INDIANS.
The Scalping Knife and the Tomahawk at work again.
[SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.]
Black Wing Agency, June 22, 1861.
The Indians made a sudden and unexpected attack on the town of Coyote Hill, forty miles from here, last night, and did much damage before the surprised settlers rallied and drove them off. The red skins met with heavy losses. Among the whites killed are a man named William Beaver, sometimes called Beaver Bill, and his wife. Their child, a beautiful little girl of two, was carried off by the red rascals. A party has been made up to pursue them. Owing to their taking their wounded with them, the trail is very distinct.