Similar propositions were made to the Sand Lake band of this tribe.

Though offered a large reward to go on this expedition against the Selkirk settlers, the chief refused the bribe, and the tribe declined to undertake the enterprise.
Cameron however, knew the importance of keeping up the war-like spirit of his following, and early in June himself took part in an attack upon the Colony houses.

The affray took place on the edge of the wood near the Governor's residence.

Surgeon White and Burke the store-keeper, narrowly escaped being killed by the shots fired and four of the servants were actually wounded.

Cameron like a real operator effusively thanked his followers for their grand attack.