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The latter had been unsuccessful in the chase, and perhaps his bad fortune and the sight of the fat deer which the other hunter threw from his back before he drank at the crystal spring, caused a feeling of jealousy and ill humor to take possession of his mind. The other on the contrary, before he satisfied his thirst, raised in the hollow of his hand a portion of the water, and lifting it toward the sun, reversed his hand and allowed it to fall upon the ground-a libation to the Great Spirit who had vouchsafed him a suc- cessful hunt and the blessing of the refreshing water with which he was about to quench his thirst.
Seeing this, and being reminded that he had neglected the usual offering, only increased the feeling of envy and annoyance which the unsuccessful hunter permitted to get the mastery of his heart ; and the Evil Spirit at that moment entering his body, his temper fairly flew away and he sought some pretense by which to provoke a quarrel with the stranger Indian at the spring.
551
HISTORY OF COLORADO.
"Why does a stranger," he asked, rising from the stream at the same time, "drink at the spring head, when one to whom the fountain belongs contents himself with the water that runs from it ?"
"The Great Spirit places the cool water at the spring," answered the other hunter, "that his children may drink it pure and undefiled. The running water is for the beasts which scour the plains. Au-sa-qua is a chief of the Shoshones ; he drinks at the head- water."
"The Shoshone is but a tribe of the Comanche," returned the other : "Waco-mish leads the grand nation. Why does a Shoshone dare to drink above him ?"
"He has said it. The Shoshone drinks at the spring-head ; other nations of the stream which runs into the fields. Au-sa-qua is the chief of his nation. The Comanches are brothers. Let them both drink of the same water."
"The Shoshone pays tribute to the Comanche. Waco-mish leads that nation to war. Waco-mish is chief of the Shoshone as he is of his own people."
"Waco-mish lies ; his tongue is forked like the rattlesnake's ; his heart is black as the Misho-tunga (bad spirit.) When the Manitou made his children, whether Shoshone or Comanche, Arapahoe, Shian or Pâiné, he gave them buffalo to eat and the pure water of the fountain to quench their thirst. He said not to one, drink here, and to another drink there ; but gave the crystal spring to all that all might drink."
Waco-mish almost burst with rage as the other spoke ; but his coward heart alone prevented him from provoking an encounter with the calm Shoshone. He made thirsty by the words he had spoken,-for the red man is ever sparing of his tongue,-again stooped down to the spring to quench his thirst, when the subtile warrior of the Comanche suddenly threw himself upon the kneeling hunter and, forcing his head into the bubbling water, held him down with all his strength until his victim no longer struggled, his stiffened limbs relaxed, and he fell forward over the spring, drowned and dead.
Over the body stood the murderer, and no sooner was the deed of blood consum- mated than bitter remorse took possession of his mind where before had reigned the fiercest passion and vindictive hate. With hands clasped to his forehead he stood transfixed with horror, intently gazing on his victim whose head still remained immersed in the fountain. Mechanically he dragged the body a few paces from the water, which, as soon as the head of the dead Indian was withdrawn, the Comanche saw suddenly and strangely disturbed. Bubbles sprang up from the bottom, and rising to the surface escaped in hissing gas. A thin vapory cloud arose and gradually dissolving, displayed to the eyes of the trembling murderer the figure of an aged Indian whose long, snowy hair and venerable beard, blown aside by a gentle air from his breast, discovered the well- known totem of the great Wau-kau-aga, the father of the Comanche and Shoshone nation whom the tradition of the tribe, handed down by skilful hieroglyphics, almost deified for the good actions and deeds of bravery this famous warrior had performed when on earth.
Stretching out a war club toward the affrighted murderer, the figure thus addressed him :
"Accursed of my tribe ! this day thou hast severed the link between the mightiest nations of the world, while the blood of the brave Shoshone cries to the Manitou for vengeance. May the water of thy tribe be rank and bitter in their throats."
552
HISTORY OF COLORADO.
Thus saying, and swinging his ponderous war club (made from the elk's horn) round his head, he dashed out the brains of the Comanche, who fell headlong into the spring, which from that day to the present moment remains rank and nauseous, so that not even when half dead with thirst, can one drink of the foul water of that spring.
The good Wau-kau-aga, however, to perpetuate the memory of the Shoshone warrior, who was renowned in his tribe for valor and nobleness of heart, struck with the same avenging club a hard, flat rock which overhung the rivulet, just out of sight of this scene of blood ; and forthwith, the rock opened into a round, clear basin which instantly filled with bubbling, sparkling water, than which no thirsty hunter ever drank a sweeter or a cooler draught.
Thus the two springs remain, an everlasting memento of the foul murder of the brave Shoshone and the stern justice of the good Wau-kau-aga ; and from that day two mighty tribes of the Shoshone and Comanche have remained severed and apart ; although a long and bloody war followed the treacherous murder of the Shoshone chief, and many a scalp torn from the head of the Comanche paid the penalty of his death.
The American and Canadian trappers assert that the numerous springs which, under the head of beer, soda, steamboat, springs, etc., abound in the Rocky Mountains, are the spots where his Satanic majesty comes up from his kitchen to breathe the sweet, fresh air, which must doubtless be refreshing to his worship after a few hours spent in superintending the culinary process going on below.
OFFICERS THIRD COLORADO CAVALRY.
This regiment was enlisted for one hundred days, during which it fought the battle of Sand Creek.
Colonel-George L. Shoup.
Lieutenant Colonel -Leavitt L. Bowen.
First Major-W. F. Wilder.
Second Major -- Hal Sayr.
Third Major-S. M. Logan. Surgeon -- Sidney B. Morrison.
First Assistant Surgeon-Christopher P. Yates.
Second Assistant Surgeon-Caleb S. Burdsall.
Adjutants-J. J. Johnson, Samuel I. Lorah.
Quartermaster-D. P. Elliott.
Regimental Commissaries of Subsistence-Harper M. Orahood, Joseph T. Boyd. Company A-T. G. Cree, Captain ; C. L. Cass, First Lieutenant ; E. B. Sopris, Second Lieutenant.
Company B-Hal Sayr, Captain (promoted to Major, H. M. Orahood suc- ceeding) ; C. Hawley, First Lieutenant ; Harry Richmond, Second Lieutenant.
Company C-W. H. Morgan, Captain ; M. Wall, First Lieutenant ; J. F. Wymond, Second Lieutenant.
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HISTORY OF COLORADO.
Company D-D. H. Nichols, Captain ; A. J. Pennock, First Lieutenant ; Lewis Dickson, Second Lieutenant.
Company E-Alfred Sayre, Captain, J. J. Johnson succeeding ; Samuel H. Gilson, First Lieutenant ; O. Edson, Second Lieutenant.
Company F-Edward Chase, Captain, Joseph A. Fay, succeeding ; Charles Hains, First Lieutenant ; John L. Dailey, Second Lieutenant.
Company G-O. H. P. Baxter, Captain ; S. J. Graham, First Lieutenant ; Andy Templeton, Second Lieutenant.
Company H-Henry B. Williams, Captain ; Thomas E. McDonald, First Lieu- tenant ; Mariano Autobee, Second Lieutenant.
Company I-John McCannon, Captain ; Thomas J. Davis, First Lieutenant ; Henry H. Hewitt, Second Lieutenant.
Company K-Adam L. Shock, Captain ; Wm. E. Grinnell, First Lieutenant ; Joseph T. Boyd, Second Lieutenant.
Company L-J. F. Phillips, Captain ; O. M. Albro, First Lieutenant ; M. D. Bal- singer, Second Lieutenant.
Company M-Presley Talbot, Captain ; Frank De Lamar, First Lieutenant ; Thomas Peck, Second Lieutenant.
INDEX.
A PAGE.
Aborigines of Plains.
169
generic stocks of.
170
Acequias Ancient-Remains of.
87
Adobe Creek - Early settlers on 167
Agassiz Prof .- Arrival of.
464
Agricultural College.
526
Agricultural Society Fair of.
399
Agriculture-Development of.
474
paucity of statistics concerning 509
Alexis Grand Duke-Arrival of. 528
American House-Built. 450
Anthony Scott J .- Testimony of .
341
talk of with Cheyennes. 343
Anthony, W. D ..
310
secretary constitutional convention 367
lays corner stone Arapahoe school. 515
Anti State League. 383
Appropriations-Early Territorial. 516
Arapahoe County -- First election in
183
state of society in.
183
Gov. Evans' donation of stock to.
489
Arapahoe Indians-Origin of.
171
first troubles with 104
with Cheyennes declare war 327
extent of outbreak. 328
Arapahoe Street School Building 514
Arastras-First Constructed
204
Archer, James A .- Arrival of.
420
address to Board of Trade.
421
establishes gas works
466
Arkansas River-Spanish escorts to. 88 first discovery of gold on. 97
Arkansas Valley-Indian Battles in. 159
Ash Hollow-Battle of. 356
Ashley E. M .. 372
takes charge Secretary's office. 377
Ashley, Gen. Wm. II.
109
Ashley, J. M. 400
Astor, John Jacob
108
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Auraria-Founded.
181
survey of town site.
182
growth of.
217
daring robberies in.
222
status of in 1860.
233
consolidated with Denver 250
Aztecs-Occupation of Mexico by.
65
traditions concerning.
81
Aztec Language-Beauty of.
83
B
Baker, Jim.
I42
character sketch of
150
his fight with grizzlies.
151
present residence of.
152
Banks and Bankers-First.
362
Baptist Church-Early History of. 407
Barlow, Sanderson & Co I66
Bassett, Peleg T. - Killing of. 237
Bates, Joseph E.
518
first administration as mayor. 519
Battery -First Colorado. .
288
Bayou Salado.
167
Beaver-Hunting for.
III
Beckwith, Lieut. E. G.
I34
completes Gunnison's survey I40
Beckwourth, Jim.
117
romantic career of. 118
his ranch on the Platte 180
Beeger, Prof. Herman.
443
Bennett, H. P.
241
re-elected to Congress 269
services in Congress.
290
great speech by.
322
Benton, Senator Thos.
119
speech on Fremont's survey. 127
Bent's Fort-Fremont's departure from
123
strategic position of. .
134
destruction and rebuilding of.
165
554
555
INDEX.
PAGE.
Bents-The. 163
William-Posts built by.
164
Charles-Tragic death of.
166
Berthoud, E. L.
23-427
Bill Williams-Sketch of.
12.4
Black Hawk Quartz Mill.
255
Black Kettle- Letter of to Colley
333
surrenders prisoners.
335
council with at Camp Weld 338 Speech of in council. 339
killed by Custer's troops.
36 1
Board of Trade, Denver-Organization of.
420
officers of.
421
addressed by George Francis Train.
421
addressed by Usher and Carney 427
banquet to legislature. 450 first annual meeting of 466
Boiling Spring Creek-Named by Long. I( 2
Bonds County-Proposition to vote.
415
proposition submitted.
426
voted to Denver Pacific R. R. 428 Bonneville, Capt. 109
expedition of ..
110
Boston & Colorado Smelting Works 44 1 progress of . 444 gold and silver product of. .. 446
Boulder County-Discovery of gold in.
181
185
early mining. 200
adventures with the Indians. 226
growth of the town. 475
Bowles, Samuel-with Colfax 363
Branch Mint 291
Bridger Jim 109-148
Broadwell House
234
Brooks, Orson-Robbed by Footpads. 469 Bross, William. 363
Browne, S. E. 326-458
Brown, J. S. 430
Brown, Aunt Clara. 483 Buckskin Joe 203
Duell, Bela S. 308
Buffalo Bill.
456
Burdsall, Caleb S.
447
Bureau of Immigration-first 517 effect of unwise advertising. 518 Butterfield Overland Express. 215 Overland Dispatch Co. 392
Butterfield, D. A .- new stage route
409
reception in Denver. .
410
organization of company.
410
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Byers, Wm-observations in Santa Fé. 107 establishes Rocky Mountain "News" 184 carries Gregory gold to Omaha. 194 prediction concerning railways. 231
challenged by Tom Warren.
235
C
Cabeza de Vaca.
I8
captivity of and escape. 19
travels from Texas to Mexico 20
Cache la Poudre Cañon.
412
California Gulch-discovered
25[
nature of mines
25I
Cameron Simon. .
374
Cameron, R. A-Manager Fountain Colony .
505
manager Fort Collins colony
526
Campaign-First State.
311
Campbell, Robert.
109
Canon City-Founded.
223
penitentiary located near. 450
development of town.
477
fruit garden of State 544
Captives-Treatment of by Indians
336
burning alive.
337
story of Mrs. Ewbanks
337
death of Cheyenne captives.
338
Capital-Of Territory Fixed at Denver.
426
commissioners to locate site
426
Carson Kit-Revisits Birthplace. 116
first locators 225 guide to Fremont. I21
personal appearance of. 147
sketch of his life. 153
death of.
160
in council with Indians 253
Carson Kit-Town of 490 Carter, T. J .- Proposition to Denver. 413
Case, Gen. F. M.
490
Castañeda-Narrative of . 30
Catholic Religion -Adoption of by Pueblos .. 37 Catholic Church in Denver-Early Ilistory of .. 405 Cavanaugh, J. M 409
Census-First U. S
267
Central City
204
Chaffee, J. B .- Banker
362
elected to the senate. 369
director U. P. R. R.
return after three years' absence.
452
Chamber of Commerce-First organized.
256
Charles, J. Q
310
expounds law to Gov. Cummings .. 388 Charters, Special-Prohibited by Congress 383
Cheney, l'. B.
223
town of founded.
556
INDEX.
PAGE.
Cherokee Indians-In Search of Gold. 177
Cherry Creek-Discovery of Gold in. 145 first settlers on. 179 great flood in. 309
Cherry Creek Pioneer 184
Cheesman, W. S
436
Cheever, D. A.
373
Cheyenne Indians-Migration of 418
Cheyenne-Town of Founded.
interest in D. P. R. R.
425
Chicago Creek-First Mining on 189
Chicago-Colorado Colony
546
Chilcott, G. M .- Nominated for Congress.
384
contest over and seating of . 390 services of in Congress. 454
Chinese-Arrival of 496
Chivington, J. M .- Arrival of 255
commanding first regiment 275-287
military ability of. 286
nominated for Congress.
310
ultimatum to Black Kettle. 340
reasons for going to Sand Creek 351 candidate for Congress. 369
Chouteau, Cyprian .. 117
Churches-Early History of 403
Cibola-Seven Wonderful Cities of. 28
Civil Order-Absence of
222
Civil Rights Law-Passage of
401
Claim Jumping-In Denver. 221
Clark, Geo. T .- Bank of. 363
life and character of.
398
Clark, Gruber & Co .- Coining Mint. 255 Clayton, W. M .- President Board of Trade . . 466
Clear Creek-Early Mining on 203-227
Clear Creek County-Development of. 479
discovery of silver mines in 480 Cliff and Cave Dwellers. 40
description of country 41
estufas and sacred fire. 42
character of dwellings 43
implements and weapons. 44
ruined towers. . . 45
remains on the Mancos 46 ancient reservoirs. 48
ruins of Ojo Caliente 49
on the San Juan. 49
pictographic writings 50
ancient pottery
State should protect ruins 52
ruins on Chelley and Chaco Cañon 55
crania as an evidence of origin 56
report of Dr. Hoffman. 56
Cliff Dwellings in Morocco. 57
C O. C. and P. P. Express Co. 214 Colfax, Schuyler-Secures Mails for Colorado. 244 influence on organization of Territory 246
arrival in Denver .. 363
Lincoln's message to miners 364
second visit with friends
453
excursion to South Park 455 message of warning sent to. 457
influence on settlement of Indian troubles. 46:
Coal Measures-Hayden's opinion of. 474
Colorado-Historic period of.
140
first settlers in. 162
birth of progress in 174
steps for organization of. 245
names suggested for. 245
opposition of slaveholders to
246
origin of present name.
258
debate in senate on bill. . 259
slavery question, discussion of .
260
attempt to steal name of .
261
amendments to organic act. 262
passage and approval of bill. 263
appointment of officers
264
bill for admission as a State 3S2
passage of same. 400
vetoed by Pres't Johnson. 401
third bill introduced. . 401
Colorado-Products in St. Louis.
54S
wheat, fame of. 54S
great sale of flour in St. Louis 549
Colorado flour in Boston .. 549
Colorado & Clear Creek R. R. Chartered.
394
line examined by U. P. engineers 395
prospects for construction 4II
Colorado Central R. R.
413
company organized.
414
surveys of route. 4IS
inauguration of work on. 427
annual meeting and election 466
progress of the road. 467
completed to Golden. 497
Colorado City-Founding of.
ISI
capital of Territory
292
Colorado National Bank.
397
condition of in 1870.
496
Colorado Springs-Founding of 5 2 development of 503
aided by D. & R. G. R. R 524
first houses erected in 525
Colorado Volunteers
First Regiment, history of.
.275-287
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171
557
INDEX.
PAGE.
Colorado Volunteers
march to New Mexico. 277 battle of Apache Cañon. 279 battle of Pigeon's Ranch. 281
Colorado Volunteers 293 Second Regiment, history of. 294-300
Cook, D. J .- Kills Ed. Franklin 469
Comanche Indians-Pursuit of. 141
Comanche Indians-Of Texas. 172
Commerce of the Plains-Rise of
IC2
general account of. 103
Commerce-Of Colorado in 1866. 392
Western, extent of 1858 to 1865. 440
Conkling, Roscoe-Arrival of. 464
Congress-Novel proposal to. 219
Constitutional Convention-First.
208
second
209
first regular 310
the session of 1865. . 367
constitution adopted. 367
candidates for State offices. 368
the Sand Creek ticket ..
368
Connor, Gen. P. E. 357
Cornforth, J. T 429
Coronado-March of.
29
Friar Marcos and his guide.
29
entering Cibola. 30
searching for Quivira. 34
homes of the ancients how built
36
mode of living
36
habits and character 37
Costilla - Settlement of. 137
Courts and Lawyers-in Gilpin County 229
Cozens, Wm. Z. 22S Creighton, Edward .. 303
Criminals-Miners Punishment of. 220
Crops-Yield and Price of in 1866. 393 value of 1868 to 1871. 510
Cummings, Governor A.
369
character of. 370
alienates Hebrews. 370
declares war on State faction. 371
abstracts Territorial seal. 372 quarrels with Sec'y Elbert. 372 record as purchasing agent. 374
influence with the President. 376
performances in campaign of '66.
385
midnight message to President. 386
theft of election returns. 387
issues certificate to Hunt .. 389
investigated by Congress.
390
resigns as Governor.
392
conduct of Indian affairs examined. . 402 Curtis, Gen. S. R .- Forbids peacemaking .... 34I Custer, Gen. Geo. A .- Battle with Cheyennes. 361 attack on and death of Black Kettle .. 462
D
Davis, Jeff-Secretary of War. 133
Delegates-To Congress. . 208-210
De Bourgmont-Expedition of. £6
Defrees Wilkes. 192
Denver-Organization of .. 182
first mayor. 212
destroyed by fire. 3~ 2
first telegraph line. 304
threatened depopulation
416
railroad mass meeting 423
Indian outbreak of 1868. 458
growth of in 1870. 494
predictions of its future. 520
defects in municipal system 521
Denver & Boulder Valley R. R
497
Denver Pacific R. R .- Inception of
422
officers and directors .. 424
Subscriptions to stock of . 425
contracts for building. 430
inauguration of work 431
capital stock and land grant. 431
first annual election .. 433
passage of land grant bill. 434
contracts taken to build. 435
second annual election. 486
road completed to Denver. 489
Denver & Rio Grande R. R .- Organized. 498
general review of enterprise. 500
first rails laid .. 501
first trains appearance of .. 502
projected movement southward. 505
completed to Pueblo. 5C6
Denver & South Park R. R. 434
Denver Vigilantes. . 439
Denver & Salt Lake-Contrasted. 545
Denver Hall-Gambling den 233
Denver & Santa Fe Telegraph. 453
Dieterman, Mrs- Killed by Indians 45S
Disasters -of 1863. 306
Dodd, Capt. T. H. 287
Dodge, Gen. G. M 360
examines Clear Creek route. 395
Doniphan Col. A W 128
conquest of Navajos.
death of. 133
Dougan Sam-Lynching of.
470
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INDEX.
PAGE
Douglas, Stephen A 245
Downing, Jacob. 241
heads company against Indians. 459
Duel-First . 216
second.
234
Duel-Strange, in Park County 235
E.
Early Explorers-Left no traces 89
Eaton, Isaac E. 416
Eastern Division R. R. 416
surveys for
417
conference with Col. Archer. 420
arrival of Usher and Carney 427
financial status of company. 432
line located to Denver.
433
authorized to contract with D. P. 434
contract to build road.
435
progress of construction. 490
harassed by Indians 490
grading from Denver eastward 491
road completed.
492
prospects following. 492
Elbert, Samuel-Proclamation by. 325
calls for troops. 360
correspondence with Cummings.
374
resigns secretaryship. 377
El Paso County-First Settlers in. ISO
Enabling Act-First . 310
Episcopal Church-Early History of. 404
Escalante and Garcia-Explorations by. 88
diary of .. 90
Espinosas-Murders by. 378
bloody career of. 379
Eicholtz, Col. L. II 486
supt. of construction E. D. R. R. 490
Erie-Town of, founded. 497
Evans, John-Appointed Governor 272
first message of . 293
candidate for the Senate. 3IT
addresses Central City miners 317
his definition of miners' rights 318
warning in regard to Indians 325
preparations for war 326
correspondence with the departments. 328
turns Indians over to military 339
instructions to Major Colley 340 goes to Washington. 341
elected to the Senate. 369
reply to Johnson's veto. 383
activity in railroad matters. 409
letter to General* Dix 41I
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proposition to Carter and Loveland. 415
predictions of railroad center . 423
elected president D. P. R. R. 429
procures land grant. 432
outlines system of railways. 432
final meeting with U. P. directors.
435
dinner to Coloradoans in Washington. 435 donates stock to Arapahoe County 438
Evans and Chaffee-Resignation of. 465
Excursion Trains-arrival of. 496
Explorations-By La Lande.
95
by Lewis and Clarke. 90
by Lieut. Pike. 90
Ezekiel, Capt. D. I 462
F.
Fairplay-Mines, discovered. 223
Fauntleroy, Col. T. T. 153
Festiniog Railway. 499
Fillmore, Major John S. 273
sketch of life and character. 359
First National Bank-Organized.
362
new directors of. 393
condition of in 1870. 496
Fitzpatrick, Thomas. 100
Floods and Storms, 1863 306
Florida-Explorers of.
Ford, Capt. James H. 287
Ford, B. L.
425
Forsythe, Gen. G. A-Terrible adventures of. . 400
Foster, Prof. J. W. 63
Fort Collins-Founding of 526
Fort Garland-When built. 168
Fort Lancaster .. 169
Fort Laramie-Trading post I17
Fort Lupton
169
Fort Lyon
165
Fort Massachusetts. when built 168
Fort St. Vrain. 169
Fort Wise. 165
Fountain City-Founded IS5
Fountain Colony.
523
Fountain-qui-Bouille ISO
Fowler, W. R .- Court of. 478
Freight Tariffs-Early
305
Freight Rates-in 1868. 437
in IS70 .. 497
Fremont County-First Settlers in. 166
Fremont, J. C .- Explorations of.
I11
ordered west.
II5
route pursued.
116
142
559
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visits St. Vrain's Fort 117 observations en route. II7
in Wind River Mountains. II8
second expedition
119
camps on Cherry Creek. I20
route to Arkansas River. 120 camps at Manitou. I2I
advances to California. I22
promoted to captaincy I22
third expedition 123 fourth expedition. 123
crosses Sangre de Cristo. I25
route to California.
I26
fifth expedition. I27
Fruit Culture-Development of. 544
Fur Companies. 100
Northwest Company IO8
Missouri Company 108
Rocky Mountain. 100
Fur Trade-Beginning of in Colorado 163
G.
Gage, D. A. 363
Gambell's Gulch-Discovery of. 201
Gantz, John-Murder of. 238
Garden of the Gods-How named. 484
Gas Works-Attempt to establish 465 established by Col. Archer 466 Georgia Company-The. 180
Georgia Gulch-Discoveries in 228 Georgetown-Contributes silver spike. 489 Gilpin, William 119
elected major of volunteers 128
march after Navajos 130
great achievements of.
132
appointed Governor 264
preparations for reception of . 264
reception accorded. 266
first official acts. 267 preparations for war 271
drafts on treasury.
271
effect on Secretary Chase. 272 removal. 272
biography of ..
273
candidate for Congress 289
Glen Eyrie 524
Gold-First Discoveries of. 174 at head of Arkansas River 175 in the South Park 175
on Vasquez Fork 175
near Pike's Peak ..
176
on Crow Creek
176
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on Cherry Creek divide. 177 Gold Mining-And Extraction in 1864-5. 442 Golden City-Origin of. 188
development of . .. 223
town company organized. 225
archives transferred to 389
Goldrick, Prof. O. J .- Arrival of. 218
Gold Mines-Speculation in
307
sales of in New York 307
disasters following. 309
Goodale, Tim
150
Gordon, Jim.
237
kills John Gantz. 238
captured by Middaugh. 239
returned to Denver. 240 trial and execution of. 241
Gore, Sir George-Hunting Trip of 149
Graham, H. J
20S
Grant, Sherman and Sheridan-Arrival of. 453
Grasshoppers-Appearance of 449
Gregory, John.
190
discovers gold in mountains.
effect of good luck on 194
Gregory District-Organization of. 205
Greeley, Horace-Arrival of 213
notes on Gregory mines 196
involuntary bath in Clear Creek 224
Greeley-Town of ..
532
Green Russell's Expedition. 177
prospecting for gold 178
Greenhorn-Valley of. 136
Greenwood, Col. W. H .- Arrival of. 419
Guerrillas-Invade South Park. 314
capture, trial and killing of. 316
Gunnell, Harry. 230
Gunnell Mine-Discoverer of. 230
Gunnison, Capt. J. W .- Expedition of. 134
survey for Pacific R. R. 135
death of.
138
H.
Hall, Frank-Nominated for Secretary 377
takes charge of office. 378
attempted removal of. 386
reappointed 467
Hallack, Charles
467
Hamilton Diggings-The. 227
Hancock, Gen. W. S .- Arrival of 36 1
Hardin, W. J .- Advocates Suffrage. 376
Hardscrabble-First Settlers in 168
Harrison, Charley-Sanguinary Career of.
236
Hayden, Prof. F. V.
454
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first geological survey. 468
Hazen, Gen. W. B .- Arrival of. 464 Heine, Col. M. 465
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