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Newspaper Notes - 1850s (NN-18.5)(1850s) (336 pages)

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THOMAS MARKER FOUGHT INDIANS =—3= Bloody Run, which empties into the Middle Yuba. "We were euided on the trip by two Indians from the Indian Flat tribe, iba when we got to Bloody Run they deserted, having learned that the Yubas were lying in ambush for our company. It was just vetting dark when we came upon them. There was desultory shooting on both sides, but the redskins were short of guns and we had them beaten. I think four or five of then were killed, while not one of our company fell in the battle. . “The next day we followed them to their camping grounds at what is now Camptonville. There was no further trouble and we decided to return. Before leaving, however, some of the boys decided to give the place a name. There were two cabins there besides the campoodie. 4s we had camped there one suggested Camptonville and it went and that's how the place got its name. "after we returned home we went to Indian Flat and burned a wood and dirt house belonging to the Indians that was knowm as the council place, where they held their meetings and often planned trouble. After this was done there was no more trouble and things assumed a peaceful aspect once more. . I know of none here now who were members of the company or who were hereabouts at the ee unless it be old man Housel beyong Cement Hill. If Cole is entitled to a “land warrant for fighting Indians I am also, as we were tozether and I Suppose we can prove each other, as I know of none of the others who were in the company or whether any of them are living or not. I had entirely forgotten about Cole until you called him to my attention. ™ ee ee “oy Gaia ny oo at ects 2 Bp eee re ot} “J.