The New York herald., 1868-12-26
ties which conducted General Custer to the Indian

| Ties winch conducted Genefai Custer 10 the lnuia
village.
For the benefit OF philanthropists may allude 4
an Indian curiosity-a medicine lodge which was de
stroyed by portion OF General Cnsters command
short time SINCE A medicine lodge Is O sort o
sanctuary where the savages deposit the sealp
taken In war after they have been poww0wed ove
according TO the exacton OF their superstions. The
lodge in question was situated on Medicine Lodge
creek northeast OF this pont, and was rendered ~
q certain degree conspicuous by Its being the point
at which the Peace Commission held one OF It's pala
vers No one but the medicine men and chiefs ara
OF their recent visit General Custers men investi-
gated the contents OF the lodge The scene pre-
sented one not calculated to fncite the sympa-
thy OF the white man. Hundreds OF CHASTITY scalps
were hanging around, some decorated Enthusiastically,
probably In manner according TO the character
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 coors-back.
brown, auburn, white, and indeed, every variety OF
color-and indicating all ages The internal place,
with all Its contents, was destroyed by fire.
Several nights since the Usage and Kaw Indians
INDUCED In q scalp Dance The scene was one or
savage effect. The burning logs In the centre, the
Indians painted and attired 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 ne
from the enemy T 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 late hour. Generals Sheridan and
Custer and large number OF officers witnessed the
scene.
Brevet Major Henry Inman, who left here with
q train OF two hundred and fifty wagons, returned
yesterday from Fort Dodge, after a trip OF two
hundred and ten miles In twelve days. Arriving at
Mulberry creek the Major found piece OF pantaloons
covered with blood, coat filled with bullet holes
and other signs Of fight. Reaching the ravine near
by pack or thirty wolves started up. number Of
letters were found strewn around, one Of which
was a. despatch from your correspondent. g"s @
despatch was returned to your correspondent by
Major Inman and was s j. considerably torn,
ber 70, 1865, before leaving Bluff creek Gen General
spaches. II would appear that these couriers seu
into an ambuscade while crossing Mulberry creek.
which vicinity Ia much broken by rayines covered
dilgent search, found fragments Of the bodies. One
skull was broken as If struck by tomahawk. The
fight was evidently desperate one. The route Of
the conrers could be traced for mile by the empty
OF spear sticking In 1t and full OF bullet h0les II Is
probable the cOurlers took position here after they
had lost their horses. The remains OF the men, such
as could be found, were gathered together and
buried. The names OF the two mel were Davis and
Marshall. On the return trip small party OF In
dians were seen and 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 OF the battle OF the
Washita. II emanate3 from peace commission and
Is Il flt commentary upon their labors:-
UNITED STATES AMERIoAl
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ]
OrrIoE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF IsDrAN ArFAIRs,
NORTHERN SUPERINTENDENT, |
FoRT LARAMIE, June %, 1855
This certify that Black War bonnet recognized CHIEF
tIons with the United States government and has promised
his Great Father to be always friendly towards white men
qesed by the to treat him in friendly
and to be careful to give him no cause TO break h
President pro tenn. Peace Commission.