The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26

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For the benefit OF philanthroplsts may allude :
an Indian curlosity-a medicine lodge which was de
stroyed by a portion OF General Custers command
short time since. medicine lodge Is sort o
sanctuary where the sayages dcpos. tne scalp .,p
taken in war after they have been powWowed owe
according TO the exaction or their per5ttions INT
lodge in question was situated on Medicine Lodge
creek, northeast OF this pont, and was rendered II
a certain degree conspicuous by its being the point
at which the Peace Commission held one or It's pala
vers. No one but the medicine men ana cheIs are
allowed to enter the sacred precincts At the time
OF their recent visit General Custer's men investl
gated the contents OF the lodge. The scene pre-
scented was one not calculated to tncite the sympa-
thy OF the white man. Hundreds OF CHASTITY scalps
were hanging around, some decorated Enthusiastically,
probably In manner according 20 sne characae r
evidently those OF white women and children, as
might be told by the length OF the hair or Its finer
texture There was also diversity OF colors-back.
brown, auburn white, and, indeed, every variety OF
coIor-and indicating all ages The internal place.
with all It's contents, was destroyed by fre
Several nights since the Usage and Kaw Indians
INDUCED In a scalp dance. The scene was one or
savage effect The burning logs In the centre, the
Indians painted and attred In war costumes, with
spears, bows, shields and all the trophies taken
by them about their persons, performed their
wildly as II about to engage their foe. One
OF the Kaw warriors, stepping forward, said he
.would be buried under the ground sooner than run
from the enemy" This sentiment was received with
a shout OF approval Each made his professions OF
bravery when he should meet the enemy. The dance
lasted until a late hour Generals Sheridan and
scene.
Brevet Major Henry Inman, who left here with
train OF two hundred and fifty wagons, returned
yesterday from Fort Dodge, after trip OF two
hundred and ten miles In twelve days. Arriving at
Mulberry creek the Major found piece Of panaoons
covered with blood a coat filled with bullet holes
and other signs OF fight Reaching the ravine near
BY pack OF thirty wolves started up: A number Of
letters were now found srewn around, one OF which
was despatch from your correspondent.
despatch was retained to your correspondent by
Major Inman, and was considerably torn,
evidently By the wolves On the morning Of Novem.
Der TO- 1858, before leaving Bluff creek, General
spatches It would appear that these couriers FELL
into an ambuscade while crossing Mulberry creek,
which vicinity Is much broken by ravlnes covered
diligent search foand fragments Of the bodies. One
skull was broken II struck by tOmahawk The
fight was evidently desperate one. The route OF
the couriers could be traced Tor mile by tne empty
OF spear sticking In 1t and full OF bullet holes. Is
probable the coures took position here after they
had lost their horses The remains OF the men, such
buried. The names OF the two msn were Davis and
Marshall. On the return trip small party OF In.
dams were seen ana pursued by Major Inman and
Lieutenant Borden, Fifth United states Infantry,
with detachment Of Kansas cavalry.
The following document was taken from the BODY
OF one OF the warriors slain ct the battle OF the
washita. II emanate3 from peace commission and
Is Il fit commentary upon their labors:-
UNITED STATES AMERIcA,l
OrrIoE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF INDIAN AFrAIps,
NORTHERN SUrEarNTENDENCY,
This certify Black War bonnet recognized chief
tIons with States government and has promised
his Great Father to be always friendly towards white men,
qnested by the government to treat him friendly
and be careful to give him no break hs PROMISE
President pro tenn Peace Commission.