New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-03


Tail and his three companions to the White House,
where they met the President and Secretary Beknap in
the Executive Office, and through Interpreter duern =
friendly TALK OF nearly hours duration was engae'd
H. Secretary Boutwell, was present when the lhdahe
arrived but did not remain long. The Attorney Genrai
was also at the White House during part OF the eefe
mony but the presence OF these two gentlemen was nos
connected with the Indian council that was held by the
President Secretary Belknap and Commissioner ParSer
the part OF the Government.
The red men expressed pleasure at meeting the Pres-
dent and other officials, and greeted their sautauohs
with shake OF the hand and the Indian exclamation,
"HOw," when they introduced. They were invited
TO express their views freely to the President and tho
Secretary OF War, whose official standing was made
known and in response Spotted Tail and Others OF the
delegation asserted substantially their desire to be at
continual peace with the ana Their i anXs
ment reasserng that they are poor ana nave eed VI
They were assured by the President that he was
anxious to have them at peace with the whites, ana tho
Government is anxious that Spotted Tail whose influence
is great among his people, should IL 10 bring about
lasting friendship between the Indians and the whit"
The Indian speeches were made in short sentences ana
expressed by the Interpreter, the Indians seeinn
very well satisfied with what was said to them. bd
Cloud not present He Is still engaged In the ENJOY
After leaving the Executive Mansion the Indians
taken to the Treasury Department where they were
conducted through the Bureau OF Engraving ana Pft-
ing and the process OF printing the national currency
was exhibited and explained to them. They are being
preciate highly the attentions shown them.
During the interview with the President Spotted Tab
said that he had kept faith with the Government but o
fidelity had not been recprocated, and he hoped tho
white man would hereafter at all times treat the Indians
"a brothers. The President explained that upon Con-
ress depended all that requisite for the GoVernmenG
pehding. and the money Would be- after its passage,
promptly expended for the benefit Of the Indians TINS
me Indians intimated would be truly acceptable, hut i'm
addition to the benefits which they hope to derive from
It, they very anxious that the white people be IT,
Before leaving the Executive Mansion spotted Tail was
presented by the President with fine meerschaum pipe:
a fine silver match case. Mrs Grant added box oh
smoking tobacco all of which received with express
An incident OF the day, which was prolific Of some
comment among circles interested III Indian matters.
was meeting of the Brule chefan Spotted Tail anh
the Ogala4a chieftain Red Cloud in the hotel where
owing to the killing OF Big Mouth, one of Red Clouds
warrOrs last Fall but upon coming face to face today
seemingly buryng all unfriendly feelings In common
understanding to exert whatever influence each pos
sessed with the white rulers in behalf or their respective
Tomorrow noon Red Cloud and his CATION wig
hold council at the Indian Office with the secretary q
the Interior and the Commissioners. II Is probable tnaT
interesting and significant speeches will be made on
saturday Commissioner Parker will take them to tho
Navy-Yard aud United States Arsenal thereby gvihS
them an insight into the and strength Of th
Government far guns and ammunition Afford e'i~
During the Visit of the Spotted Tail delegation to tho
Treasury Department today after they hsd p .Ssesi
through the various rooms OF zen. spier - G NV %
and the visitors were exceedingly Interested In me md
that bureau, who their part seemed equally inter-
ested in the appearance Of the Indians Large numbers
of visitors have called the delegations, but as gem
era thing they met with stOical ind1erence oy l
Braves" The Indians reserve all they have To oommu-
nicate until the time arrives when they are to assero
their views in the presence OF the government oWcas.
THE DAKOTA INDIANS on THE WAR-PATH.
CHICAGO, June "A communication received
at military headquarters in this city to-day, from Col
Morrow, who commands the military forces at Fort
Buford Dakota Territory, states that war upon the
hod haan nltd ny
vicinity, and they undoubtedly preparing to make
attack upon Fort Buford in strong force Inc lndas
warriors thereabout who are Sioux number from Jo t
500 while Col Morrow had but 50 ready for SERVICES
yet with that disparity OF numbers he te eonden0
uigtnake and also protect his herds Of stock, DC Hes
hadsent friendly Indians TO reconnoiter who met
supposed to DE the adv oi Ihe hoSo
band, and were driven back.
THE PIEGANS SINCE THE MAssACRE-NEw RE
PORT FROM A PRIEST-FACTS AND ILLUS
TRATED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND SPECIE
OF CHIEFS.
Fort SHAW, May 13.-The accuracy of the
following particulars respecting the Pegan massacre
and its effects is vouched for by Jesuit priest Father
Devercaux, who comes from the Backfeet Indians
among whom he ha-been living for nine years. They
have sent him hther to ascertain the intentions OF Or
Government toward them. They are afraid OF new ex-
petitions against them and very anxious for peace.
Father Devereaux brings letter praying for it, ami
signed by all the band chiefs OF the Pegans and BO0ds.
He takes deep interest in the Blackfeet naon-to which
these tribes belong-caed by themselves People of the
Plains He has reduced their language writing aud
had The Bible books printed in it. Being thus
identified with them, as their friend ms testimony re-
lating TO the blow struck the Plegans last Water -
worthy of consideration. All who escaped at that time
directly the principal Blackeet camp on Belly
River, north Of our e where the priest was lie took
pains to ascertain exactly who of them were killed He
knows them all by You will that his report diff
fers somewhat OF the Indian Agent. The latter
saws that OF the l73 killed, only 33-eXcept chill
dren-were males and most OF them were either TOO old
young for warriors. Father Deyereaux says that
there In the camp 1872 warriors OF whom 81 wcIo
killed and 30 escaped The agent states that the camp
then five six daily. Father DeycreauN says tn
death from small poX had occurred IN the camp, and
that did not appear among the refugees until four days
after they reached Belly River.
II is Father Deyerauxs opinion that the effect OF this
blow upon the Piegans is sautary and that II prevented
serious trouble this Spring. He says the young men II
lost authority and fell into contempt The success of
men killed were those who had caused the trodble
In Harpers weekly picture appeared OF Piegan In
Gen de Trobriand There has been no Piegan Indians
within 100 miles of this post since the action and Pete
Father d. baptized and buried him. The following is
extract from the report of Father Deyereaux;
lodges, 81 at camp, and near by, containing 4sA
souls; 1872 were warriors OF whom 80 escaped 100 per.
killed, follows 90 warriors, 33 women, ana
81 children 29i escaped The snallpox appeaIsd f9nr
this that II and children died OF wounds after he
engagement but the warriors were all killed on thu
and II women and children. Father Devereaux confirms
the report that some Indians killed their own squaws.
Father Devereaux the bearer letter President
Grant, from which make some extracts "Wo
held two great councils the Pegans one the Bloods am
other We considered your words 10 The whites aud
both your children. We seeking good
way to live in peace Pity us and discover to us now
full life Our hearts single. We sincerely desire
lasting peace. Tell us now thy will We Will accept 10
Some portion of a speech Of otocanepo in council oc
the band chiefs after the killing OF the Piegans, bo
interesting: 1t is true. They have killed the woinaIs
with child, the newborn baby the infant that eraw6