A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated…

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A dispatch from Pine Ridge agency dated the 6th states ; The seriousness of the situation here is increasing. Short Bull, the leading hos- tile chief who has distinguished himself all along during this trouble by never for a mo- ment considering any of the overtures looking to an amicable settlement, but who has steadily stuck to his lair in the Bad Lands and has now assumed command of the great body of hostiles, last night told our spies that he would take this agency if it cost every warrior he had. Half breeds here have been informed by friends and relatives among the hostiles that they had better move their families a long distance from the agency, as a great massacre was certain. The half breeds are showing us what they think of this information by getting their families out of here with a rush. The government herder, John Dwyer, and issue clerk Pugh, have both