New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-25

tho benefit Of bis own story Though unwilling 10 spoil
good q one must confess do not believe more tran
half oft. The haifbroed with whom spoke freely,
and who neither knew me. the motive had for
making the inquiry stated that the Indians were drug
into the light" He heard old Thomas tell them, II
they did mt fight for the South there South men
enough TO Hill every last lnn OF EN-, and they would
do il too"
After free and full explanation OF Affairs, and the
terms conditions and benefits Of the oath Of amnesty
and pardon which the Great Father at Washington had
offered them they permitted jointly and seyeray
to swear perpetual good viii 10 Uncle Sam. The old
chief, with hind Of Hebraic signature appended bis
and ttle TO the document sOlemny pedgng that.
for himself and his tribe, he would forever bear true
faith and allegiance TO the Government Of tho United
States, and give aid, encouragement or comfort to
its enemies IN any manner whatsoever. The ceremony
released somo thirty Cherokees from further detention
az prisoners of wnr but they viii not return TO their
homes until their neighborhood is freed from the pres
ence of Thomas aud his pirate From the most
Trustworthy information can obtain Ibomass Indians
have about all deserted him. and his agency for nbchef
is pretty much at at end There Is no doubt that the
Indians win keep their agreement II is possible for
them 10 do So which is tie difficult point in the case
As they be reached by the Rebel agents OF
cOnscrpion they will either be shot or forced into the
ranks Ggain | learn that many Of them have been
thrown into prison and that others are wandering In
dens and caves Of the mountains 10 escape the heDei
service.
The pictures OF Tuckaneeche and his now Union In
dans have been added the attractions Of Mr. Siehers
Photograph gallery ia Knoxville The taking Of the
pictures. their perfection rs lkenesse and the mystery
In the long run, think this treatment will b. found TO
pay better than taking them out and shooting them
some hasty enthusiasts advised 70 be done.
ARMY MOVEMENTS.
Our army has been gradually getting into position No
MOuistown, and accommodating the necessary supplies
and ammunition Yesterday there was ght skrmsh-
ing between own and the oncDys cavalry, during
which It is reported the Rebel Colonel acting Brig
GEM Jones was killed The report seems 10 be pretty
generally believed. though do not think there j. any
positive information on the subject The two armies
are sill at respectful distance from each other and
though the Rebels supposed 10 be la force behind
their works at Bulls Gap there soCms 70 be present
apprehension OF fight The operations
chiefly between cavalry. A few days will deter
mine what IS the programme Of the Two armies. The
material facts viii BE- sent y0u by telegraph with de-
tails by letter they can be- ascoraiDed. IL is
only two hour, ride by tho "a the front.
beyond M0Tsiown. Thus far the losses in the various
skrmfhes which have occurred have been small
both sides. The loss OF Col. .Iones-shOnh IL prove
true that he has been kodwi BE- seriously ielt by the
Rebels he had given proof Of great energy aud skill
in the management Of his command In that part of
Tennessee He was doubtless one OF their best men.
In the absence Of large pant Of the army affairs
almost painfully quiet In Knoxville. The Paymasters
arrived last evening by train from Chattanooga with
money Ia pay of the whole army As on the former
oaon they ind the army in the ied. and compelled
20 follow. and snatch such opportunities may
between battles and marches. 20 pay the soldiers Tho
task is by no means light one The weather for two
DAYS has been Nnrchy hut shows symptoms Of mod
orating. with signs u rain Wet weather vould now
b. great Inconvenience for the operations In the field
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