When was it published?

October 20, 1858 in Daily National Democrat

Domestic News October 20, 1858

Daily National Democrat

Q: What keywords are associated?

Humboldt War, Indian Disturbances, Volunteer Company, Big Bar, Trinity County, Weaverville, Humboldt Bay

Marysville, Yuba County, California

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What is this article about?

Mr. I. G. Messick was elected captain of a volunteer company organized at Big Bar, Trinity County, to quell Indian disturbances between Weaverville and Humboldt Bay. The company aims to aid in the Humboldt War, with the captain experienced in Indian warfare.

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The Humboldt War. The telegraph states to Mr. Tracy, operator at this place, that Mr. I. G. Messick was elected to the Captaincy of the Company of volunteers organized at Big Bar, Trinity county, on Thursday last. The company has been organized for the purpose of aiding in quelling the Indian disturbances that have been rife between Weaverville and Humboldt Bay, for some weeks past. The Captain elect is experienced in Indian warfare, and under his leadership the Company will hardly fail to do good service. It has been frequently demonstrated, especially on the Pacific coast, that volunteers are far superior to an equal force of the regular Army in warring upon Indian tribes.—Shasta Republican, Saturday

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Military

What keywords are associated?

Humboldt War Indian Disturbances Volunteer Company Big Bar Trinity County Weaverville Humboldt Bay

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. I. G. Messick Mr. Tracy

Where did it happen?

Big Bar, Trinity County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Big Bar, Trinity County

Event Date

Thursday Last

Key Persons

Mr. I. G. Messick Mr. Tracy

Event Details

Mr. I. G. Messick was elected captain of a volunteer company organized at Big Bar, Trinity county, to aid in quelling Indian disturbances between Weaverville and Humboldt Bay that have been ongoing for some weeks. The captain is experienced in Indian warfare, and volunteers are noted as superior to regular army forces in such conflicts on the Pacific coast.