The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-05-18
THE Ex-COM1IISsIONER.

On the 9th of April the Philadelphia
Press contained an article on the I'm
pending Indian War" giving an able
review ot the situation. Mr.. Lewis V.
Bogy. late Commissioner of Indian Af-
fairs. late of Missouri, and whose latent
abilities it is hoped are greater than his
visible ones, took exceptions 10 its views
and launched at the editor two columns
Of epistolary thunder and lightning on
government fiat cap from back attic in
the Continental Hotel From this we
CLEAN a few of the electrical sparks of
wisdom for the benefit of those whom
IL may concern"
The great misfortune attending this ques
ton of our relations with the Indians and
their disposition, Is, that 1t Is not deemed of
sufficient Importance by the public men in
high station TO enlist their attention"
Then let US impress it upon them by
Territorial Convention. They give it
enough attention to keep all the offices
iull of the favorites of those F" in high
station"
sThat great frauds have been perpetrated in
the administration of our Indian affairs is be-
youd any doubt, but it Is great mistake 10
charge these frauds upon Indian agents and
Indian traders"
OF the immaculate honesty of those
centlemen we have had recent proofs in
cur Territory.
"Tbe fault has been with the Indian Bureau
az the very fountain head. There originated
hrIr-s asff a
through the vas; amiGcations of our Indian
atJirs. The head Office In Washington has
Teen surrounded with a set of heartiess cor
nounts cnugresating there, and all the time
basiesiug the place."
Most likely. Alr. Bogy was part OF the
fountain head and is competent to
speak advisedly, although in this in
stance very indiscreetly.
"Whils was Commissioner Of Indian af
ii5s had the means of knowing and L an
coafleut of the entire reliability Of my Infor-
milton, that the Indians, with the exception
which will mention in this article, are all
i0r psaca =
assert as n fact beyond any doubt, that the
Indians do not want war, With the exception
OF band of 0'GaIlaia Sioux, roaming on the
a-lqWaters Of the Yellowstone. This band l.
Led by a chief Of decided ability and undouot-
Who will say now we are not in dan
ger! Red Cloud is on tue heGd,oaters of
ht Iell0JestoHe. BY the way. that is
where Sherman proposes to send his
regulars Going up there to build a
fort at the Lake. probably 70 keep the
trout from catching the blue tailed dies.
There has not been a Sioux on the head
waters of the Yellowstone tor thirty
Tcars That Bridger affirms he knows
from personal observation, and that none
OF the living Sioux have ever been there.
1T is very true that we are on the verge of
sreiit Indian war. and [ hold It ls no less
uue that it is without sufficient cause and
could easily be avoided If the press would lay
'slofe the country the facts in the case-'
Thank youl You are so very kind to
mention it, Mr. Bozhee-e, but if there
was sePeTate scalp hung to each indi-
'l4uai hair on your head. and each hos
VIE Indian could take but one, your
sA9l' would be as bald as it is empty
uelore you had well started on this grand
round
We are informed that an army of consid-
ggapi- magnitude has been taken by General
E1ne'ek 60 che Cheyenne and ArTapahoe In
-.4ues 90 the Arkansas river who are perfectly
L'4eeaoie and quiet, aud desirous of remain
- so The appearance OF an army among
sn viii, however, be productive OF great
-4n- This country visited by the. army l.
sore than one thon- and miles from ths scene
y ho-ulitlesi whereas, if couple of regi-