Louis Riel

LOUIS RIEL'S INSURRECTION.; Later Advices Indicate that No Indians Have Joined Him.
The Washington Post (1877-1954). Washington, D.C.: Mar 27, 1885. pg. 1, 1 pgs


Abstract (Summary)
OTTAWA, Ont., March 26. -- The government has received no information of any collision between the mounted police and Riel. The so-called rebellion is confined to a small district near Fort Carleton, on the outskirts of the Prince Albert settlement. Riel is reported to have about 100 followers, forty of them Indians and the rest half-breeds.
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IN THE NORTHWEST.; A FULL ACCOUNT OF THE SITUATION OF THE REVOLT. Louis Riel Gathering Indians and Half-Breeds to His Support -- Gen. Middle- ton Heard From at Last.
The Washington Post (1877-1954). Washington, D.C.: May 3, 1885. pg. 1, 1 pgs
Abstract (Summary)

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 2. -- Yesterday afternoon a courier arrived at Qu'Appelle from Fish Creek, the scene of the recent battle, bearing dispatches to Indians at that point, with the object of inciting them to join the rebels. One of these letters, written by Gabriel Dumont, Riel's lieutenant, to Pieapot, was forwarded to some half-breed sympathizers in Winnipeg.

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RIEL'S FATE IS SETTLED.; HE IS NOTIFIED IN HIS CELL THAT HE MUST HANG. He Receives the News Calmly and Talks with Apparent Cheerfulness of His Approaching End.
The Washington Post (1877-1954). Washington, D.C.: Nov 16, 1885. pg. 1, 1 pgs
Abstract (Summary)

REGINA, Nov. 15. -- The special messenger, bringing the warrant signed by the Governor General of Canada, directing that the execution of Louis Riel, leader of the Canadian Half-breeds in their recent rebellion, should take place in accordance with the verdict of the jury which tried him, arrived here on a special train at 8 o'clock to-night.