The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-05

the time they were visited by the messengers sent
out from sere we're some distance beyond the
Wassita mountains. AT the usually slow pace Of
Indian movements when attended by their lodges
and families il win doubtless require some days for
the arrival OF these bands here.
Although confidence is placed in these promes OF
the hostile bands is hardly to be supposed that inn
pcit reliance is TO be given To what they say, the
only recourse being to await a reasonable tine 10
expect the fulment Of their Intentions to come in.
II Is natural TO expect that some timidity will be
hbited on their part particularly in view of their
recent relations to the government. The news to-
day. however promises, under all reasonable contin-
gences, the early arrival OF the Cheyennes and Ara
pahoes and the speedy solution OF the present
diton OF Indian affairs in this section. obviatng the
necessity OF undergoing any further hardships in
this winter campaign. and at the same time signal
izng the close OF the campaign in the most decisive
triumph OF this army all the past records OF Indian
lighting
To-day being Christmas due observance OF the
holiday was made. This morning General Hazen en-
tertained the officers OF the garrison, the Seventh
United States cavalry and Nineteenth Kansas volun
teers. He was also visited by General sheridan and
staff and General Custer. The Indians, also, getting
an mixing that the occurrence OF the day presented
some unusual exhibitions OF hospitality took occa-
sion to extend to themselves In their customary or
nanu manner, an INVITATION, ana during the AFTER
noon literally besieged General Hazen's quarters. A
goodiy number Of antique squaws d0mineered over
the stalwart red warriors OF the Plains, and for
opposite sex kept up great hue and
iantly supported by the highly caparisoned
WARRIORS who were open to variety Of propositions,
and particularly interested were they in circling
around in true Indian fashion q large bowl OF egg
nogg. Essehavit, head chief Of the Peneteghkas,
holder than the rest, managed to appropriate few
sips OF the contents OF the interesting tureen, and,
having finished to his hearts content excused him.
self by announcing that he would go to his lodge
and sleep.
This afternoon General Sheridan entertained
Brevet Major Generals w. B. Hazen, b. H. Grierson
ana George A. Custer ut game dinner given az his
headquarters. The dinner was both appropriate to
The day has, indeed, been merry one; and while
the officers gave many thoughts OF home their
duty calling them TO this distant and trying field
or service, they gave themselves up to momentary
forgetfulness Of Ine responsibilities OF the hour,
the aptlcpatoiis OF ths ed Of the csire,-n and
speedy return nearer the verse OF and
also to make themselves day of feast in herr own
WsS riS oa Rs 2Qynlit4 larae. aalREe here pre-
III. medium OF feasting the soldier made
large draughts, and probably will long remember 9is'
dinner OF turkey And venlsOn taken In the
wds OF the Indian country during the campaign q E
1863 The weather for the past few days has bsen
disagreeable, the air cold, and violeut
piercing east wind has been blowing necessarily ~
day, accompanied with heavy seet, tearing avn
tents and playing havoc generally. This rvannr
promises let up IN the storm.