New-York tribune., 1867-08-30

trash have been them The Indians have become
civilized where they have had fair trial, and IN some
States they not only good farmers, but entitled 10
vote and enjoy all the rights and privileges Of other cl
can be done for ailwhatcyer may he said 10 te con
tTaTy by designing men, who demand determination Oh
the Indian.
MOVEMENTS or TIE PEACE COMMISSIONERS.
Br TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Sr. LOUIS, Aug. 20-Col. Butterfeld, {. j..
Hatch and twelve other gentlemen left Ellsworth, Kan
sas yesterday for the month Little Arkansas River
They in capacity of Peace Commissioners TO the
Indians, and will join Gen shermans commission ABOUT
400 miles OF Fort ITarkcr. Nothing has yet been
heard OF the force sent from Fort Hayes to castse the
Indians, with whom Capt. Armes had battle. Large
numbers OF cattle dying from the effects OF neat ana
dust on the northern plains sergcants sulHNal MOT
gan and Simmons, engaged In the destruction OF COeys
rancho, OF the Western forts some time since,
have been sentenced by cOurtmartal TO 10 years mpns
onmcnt IN the Iowa PenentIary. Immense herds OF
buffalo are near Fort Kearney going south The Indians
passed Sioux City, Iowa, last Monday. All were well
INTERESTING PARTICULARS OF TIE INTERVIEW
WITH SPOTTED TAIL.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-An official report has
been received at the Indian Office from superintendent
II. Denman dated Omaha, Aug 81, giving some details
OF the departure Of the Sioux Indians under Spotted TAN
Their buffalo hunt, in accordance with permission
given them do by the Indian Commissioners; and
assO with regard to the equipment Of runners from
Spotted Tails band TO the camps Of the hostile Indians
the head waters Of the Republican River which was
also provided for recently by the Peace Commissioners
suptIhtehdGht DGlmdn was 3t SoIln Iai'e ,h V ~ t
Indians with regard the matter and informed them mat
it expected that Spotted Tail with his fellow chiefs,
would place themselves communication with The hostile
bands campcd in the region Of country which they pro
posed TO visit, ana use all ther influence 10 @i7uaue
them to abandon the path and meet the Coninls-
soncrs council at Fort Laramie AZ the fun of the moon
September next, with the view Of negotiating treaty
Of peace. lkc also Informed them that United states
troops had been sent north ron Ark9nsas Ryer @ and
were ranging IN the region OF tue Rcpunch I.Vcf ana
that they must avoid al trouble with them Upon near
ing which, spotted Tan" asked to be furnished with
white ndgs saying thar he would Keep ihen ny III ms
camp, and he would not 20 further soutA tllah was
necessary 10 find buffalo. lie also promised he would
lose no time III communicating Wlth me hostile lhdans'
and expressed undoubtcd confidence IN his ability 10 per
suadc them TO give up spotted TAIL and ms chiefs
seem pleased with the confidence placed IN thcn %! te
Commissioners, and superintendent DcWhan says ihcie
HutiC' 10 pllAE ih tnc HpHii' ndi,l' anu az ~ bus
faith. Spotted Ga and "Swiit Bear selected ten ot
the hostile Indians with offerings of peace, and stated
that they ready to start whenever furnished with
each Ot the ten Indians: horse, saddle, bride,
pcketTopc blanket l rifle, pair blue cloth leg
gins, bTCcChc cloth, blue military COat,1 cavalry hat
shirt, black silk cravgt and 10 yards Of scarlet Indian
cloth The Superintendent had tie day before purchased
the entire Ou for the messengers, and 40 once ttcd
Of them pass or ccrGcate stating their business and
asking all officers OF the UnHed states army
power. The novel and striking feature in their
prcpaIation tho token Of peace which each Indian
carried with him. 1t consisted Of eight square pieces Of
tobacco wrapped up in one yard Of scarlet cloth, aud
tied az each end and in the middle with red white, aud
blue ribbon. Yesterday the superintendent SAYS IN
his report at o'clock they started from North Platte
well mounted and equipped, and as tncy galopcd away
over the prairie with their bright rife barrels, gay
rappmgs and white flags glittcIing IN the sun they
minded one of troop Of cavaliers Of the oldcn time
starting ont some good mission. While they were
preparing 10 start, number Of squaws gathered iu
group, and commenced singing Wild Indian song. which
he Informed by the interpreter was the song ~
peace. We spotted Tail aud al the principal chict,
pass similar 10 those given the messengers, aud had
printed their white flags, u large letters Spotted
Tails Friendly BaUd.' On their departure gave them
ratous for twelve days which greatly pleased l.cm
these Indians went away well pleased with their treat
mcnt. and entertaining toward the white man no other
than tic most friendly feeling sincerely believe that
thi- band of Indians have gone forth messengers ~
peace and good WILL and lu the cad viii prove themselves
powerful Instrument. Iu uuuJ Ing genuine peace.