New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-15
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Gland Indian delegation arrived at the New Jersey depot
The announcement in the morning papers OF Their IN
tended departure from Washington had drawn great
number the curious and some time before the arrival
Of the train spacious depot began filing with anxious
walters Prompt the minute the train rolled in, and
tie eager throng pressed up, peering through the
windows and STRIVING, in josng rivalry, for glimpse
of the aboriginal cuTOsities More than one fair woman
came out with dis0rdered panier and chgnon awry'
while many brave man realized his cost the tenderness
corns. SoOn from the foremost car came gentle
in citizens dress, dusty with travel and leaning on
his arm closely vailed lady. This was Gen. John l.
Smith, United States Indian Agent, and commander OF
the party. Closely following came Red Cloud, Red Dog,
and other notabties, while Mr.. Bullock, Agent and Mr.
Richard Interpreter, brought mp the rear Red Cloud
wore a plug hat OF course he had something beside
that But his hat chiefly noticeable because II was
very bad-in fact, a shocking bad hat Nearly all the
others white felt hats, and appeared TO be abong
under singular halucinatiOn regarding the weather.
While all respectable white people were swecring per-
spring tuning with heat, these coppercolOred people
Rugged buffalo robes and thick blankets around them, as
if in imminent peril of death by freezing. Each carried
his bow and arrows and the four squawS accompanying
the delegation trudgcd YEARLY along, each with huge
blanketiu Of traps slung over her shoulders, while
their respective lords sOuched on in ADVANCE ndferent
| as to their comfort burden Some difficulty
percuced in passing the ferry gates, owing TO the pres
of the throng but all were finally safely on board
taking seats in the gcntlemens cabin. As the
crowd what portion Of the boat the Indians intended
occupying, the entire mass rushed pcllmel, josting
Glowing, and trampng upon another, through the
space allotted TO vehicles, and reaching the bow Of the
boat piled into the forward part of the cabin in most
iudiscribabe confusion. Arriving there, it
that the delegation in the after cabin, and the
eager seekers jammed through the narrow wheel
house passagc-way TO the presence of the as
tonishcd Indians, who sat in most utter amaze
ment at such revelation Of advanced
civilization. Men not the only ones in this singular
scrimmage There one lady with weak eyes, green
goggles, and IA blue vail, who was exceedingly CON
spicuous for the pernacy with which she pushed her
way to the front while more OF treble voices
pped in chorus that "They did want 10 see that Red
Cloud so much" one benevolent individual, with more
thoughtfuness than the rest suggested that they be
taken the bow where they might see something OF the
barbor in crossing; but, the throng was so Dense
the idea was abandoned as impracticabe. During the
passage every of comment INDUCED in, and the
remarks would doubtless have been highly entertaining
TO the subjects Of the criticisms could they
have understood them. One gentleman wondered why
they wore two of earrings some having ring stS-
pended from the upper ana aOthGr RON thc ioWtr ope
of the ear and inn0cony inquired whether that was
mark Of rank. lady thought the closefttng buekskn
cgings OF the squaws must he very uconfOrtahle Ill
such warm weather. and the current Of cOmmcE ran.
the Indians sitting with impossible features hut beray
ing by their widely Opened eyes thelT aStonSheht, II
not annoy vance and disgust at such rude treatment.
on arrival at the New-York side, the entire party
in numbcr-wcre placed IN coaches ana carriages for
CONVEYANCE to the st. Nicholas Hotel Here another Jam
aud
time completely blocked; but way was hnaily
opened the carriages moved out aud reached the hotel
roIter had brief conversation with Gen. Smith, by
whom he was introduced To Mr. John Richard, one of
the Interpreters, rom whom some interesting lacts "elc
The following comprises the entire delegation Gen;
John f. smith, L. ;. A., and McssrS. r. c. Beauvais and
W. q. Bullock, Indian agents; Messrs John Richard and
j. McClusky, interpreters; Red Cloud Red Dog, Brave
Black Hawk Tall Wolf Long Wolf, Sword Brave, Afraid,
Red Fly, Rock Bear, He Crow, Living Bear and Red
Shirt -
Beside these the four squaws the wives respect
lively OF yellow Bear Black Hawk, sword, and The One
Who Runs Through the Enemy. The latter gentleman
thinks his sufficient protection, ana mas there
fore kindly consented to her taking Summer trip with
out him. lie his name in tight with the PawnecS,
where he charged snglchanded upon thousand cut his
way through, killing two, and escaped unhurt. go
Mr. Richard has lived among the Sioux all his life, and
presents in personal appearance many Indian character
lsucs In speaking he Ofen hcsa'tS, as II nc had almost
forgotten his mother tongue, or as bis adapted Ian
gtage had become natural and familiar; but his
thoughts clear ana his int gence lar above the av
of those reared under our school advantages
He gives Red Cloud high character for intellectual
ability. Indian names are bestowed IN consideration Of
some deed performed, and are descriptive of some
occasion Red Cloud went into a camp of 1850
Crow lodges The slaughter great that the ground
after assumed bOodred hue, and hence Ms name He
is about ect II inches III hight stout quick m move
ment, with keen black eye and 40 years old He is the
head chief Of tie sioux and looked up Ia by 5000 Of
the wild nhabtants OF the Plains His princpal com
plant treaty of 1865 which he signed, not
fairly interpreted To him. that he never intended TO bind
himself o. stay ON any reservation hut simply to cease
hostites He wants to e free TO 20 where nc peases
and trade where plcases. Gen. Smith confirms Mr..
Richards opinion OF Red ClOuds abilities.
Red Dog very csny, weighing 2O pounds but short
He is 40 old, and ranks the ninth chief IN the
tribe He II brave, sgaclOuS ana an eloquent speaker
in council. lie derives nis name IRON having. with only
Il alta, kcd 40 Snakes, ana having II SAID,
| Killed them Ike dogs.
sitting Bear ~ years Old short, hut heavy set He
il quiet, influential with ms tribe and bears
high reputation for sagacty. lie has tue rank IN
! council - Red Dog, and won his by fighting,
wounded and disabled, sitting on the ground
Red Shirt is next rank Red Cloud. 20 years
Old six feet one inch HIGH and very heavy aud powerful
In battle with the Crows lac wounded five times,
aud his body covered with blood that presented
the appearance of red shirt.
The delegation Will probably not remain longer than
today gong direct % Chicago and Omaha. II a hall
Dc secured, Red Cloud will make speech tonight
planning his grievances.
TIE INDIAN CHIEFS AMONG THE FRENCH MARINES
NJ L. smonn, the American correspondent of the Paris
Li6ef gives, the Courier DIES Edts C interest
frgate Magicicnne from which translate the follow
ing passages: "The chiefs accompanied Ivy their
agent Capt Poole, and their Interpreter, NJ Guerut,
FreDchnian from Hivre who came very young the
United States and has lived for than % Year,
among the Sioux. | had met Guerut, Fast Bear and
Swift Bear at Fort Laramie IN 1867, when /
accompanied the Peace Commission. Gu1rut helped us
at that time in his tent To some dog, which Is only served
occasions tie pTairies, and equal the
best mutton had ever eaten The chiefs greatly
pleased at their visit Each fred "a charged with
powder. The ChassepOi r1e was shown them, and "A
dozen shots fired III succession when asked 10 IRE
they declined, probably thinking there mystery
about because they felt for their they said
the Interpreter that they were already tired OF noise
ON THEN arrival wen AS departure the Indians we've
invited 10 the Admirals saloon. They pdrOOk cham
paie aud biscuits and appeared pleased with the spark
ling drink which made them yOuble. The eve |
until then fixed and melancholy, became a Little more
animated The of the bay the water and the hrtcZe
together with the discipline Of the trgate, which allowed
them 10 see everything without being disturbed /
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