Show c The HalfBreeds CLARKS CROSSING May 8 General Middleton commenced to march north yesterday and waslto havecamped near iGabrieljj at rDnmonts Crgsging last night A battle may have taken place today if the halfbreeds disputed his path BATTLEFOBD May SGen Middleton is reportedto be engaging the rebels itt Batouche today and the impression pevails here that the halfbreeds are routed by him they will double around I thisway in order to effect a junction with Poundmaker A party who went to Moosamins reserve todav port him gone north If Middleton disposes of the enemy it is thought he will march this way and being joined by the troops here will proceed against Poundmaker otherwise no aggressive movement will be made from here until reinforcepients arrive A number of Indian signal fires were seen in different parts today The pickets were doubled tonight |