The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-14
General Sheridan and "BufalO Bill y
Lead the Way.
A GRAND BATTUE on THE PLAINS.
Preparations for the start-Rations and Tobacco
for Poor Lo-Spotted Tail and Black Hat to
Yell for His Highness-st Louis to Re-
ceive tho Imperial Huutsman-
Tho Trip to New Orleans.

Young Alexis, the Grand Duke OF Russia, Is now
happy out here on the almost boundess plains OF
the West. He is far away from the gaze OF gaping
citizens and the interruptions OF inquisitve dig
nitares. For several days TO come he will enjoy
this pleasing seclusion and indulge In the unre'
strained sport OF hunting and Staying the noble
buffalo in untold numbers. There are no philan-
thrOpic Berghs here to modest him or make him
afraid, and he is neither hunted nor alarmed with
terrOrs threats Of prosecution.
In company with his suite the Duke arrived here
In his special train at SIX O'Clock this morning ac-
cOmpanied by General Sheridan anu stan, who took
q run up as far as Omaha yesterday 10 meet the i'm
perial party The time from three O'Clock yester'
day afternoon until this morning spent on the
rail between here and the eastern terminus OF the
Union Pacific; hut with the gay and festive Phil
Sheridan on board the moments were not dull.
MOST SUPERB BANQUET
was prepared on the train, and the representatives
OF the imperial navy and OF the United States Army
and their friends had q very lively and agreeable
time OF 1t az the Pullman cars were hurled
across the Plains. 1t was long after mid
night before the company sought rest IN
che luxurious sleeping coaches; but they
arose, nevertheless bright and early TINS
morning each ana every one anxious for the
journey to the hunting grounds which Sheridan
had selected. The three or four hundred rustic In.
the gray twilight OF morning see ana welcome the
imperial visitor. Their reception, however, was
unlike those which tho people Of the East or Central
West had awarded. There was no crowding no
cheers, liz exciiement but Sort OF ,""
PREFERENTIAL CURIOSITY.
As the Duke alighted from the train the rustic
natives Of North Platte formed IN line along the
piatforfa, AM; almost as lnyQuntariy as simuta-
neousy removed their mats In honor Of the distn.
guished visitors. Little Phil was master OF ceremO.
MES, and he was bound that not a moment should
be lost In starting for the camp, fifty miles distant
ACROSS THE PLAINS.
He had arranged with the genial and daring
"Bufalo Bill" TO be on hand and act guide, and
this renowned scout was promptly on hand in all
his element. He was seated on spanking charger,
and with his long hair and spangled buckskln suit he
appeared in his true char acter Of the feared and be-
loved Of all for miles around. White men and
the barbarous Indians are alike moved by
his presence. and none Of them dare do aught
in word or deed contrary to the rules Of law and
civilization After the ducal party mad alighted
General sheridan beCkOned the notorious Bill TO
approach He advanced careessly and yet respect
"Your Highness," said the General. "ths is Mr..
Cady, otherwise and universally known as Buffalo
Bill.' Bill, this Is the Grand Duke"
81 am glad to see you,' said the hero OF the
Plains; you have come out here the General tells
eyes" answered Alexis, land l hope to have
good, lne time: ! have heard Of you before, and
THANK you, thank yOn," said Bill. with smile
as honest and sweet as that OF love SICK maiden;
| finest hunts that there ever this COntnent.n
At this moment DR.. Caudrin, Of the Dukes suite,
| stepped up to Bill and mentioned word or two
about his rig out.
"Do you always dress this ways asked the Doc.
tor
| .'No sir; not much. have got this suit parttcu.
larry for this occasion. When sheridan told me the
on my cones only pu on THIS TS thus
and half the people In the settlement have been
cusing me OF putting on airs;'' and then Bill laughed
heartily, and so did the Doctor, the Duke and the
| whole imperial crowd.
| WHOLESOME AND SUBSTANTIAL BREAKFAST
| mad been partaken on the train, and there was
nothing new TO be done but to bundle into the am
bulance wagons and start our for the camping
pary ana General sSsrda
t ts Ssa %aster ana the 0 rude snd
accommodating Buffalo Bill superintended the load.
dan dan We're provided with vehicle tribe superior
10 the ordinary ambulance. and 1t was drawn by
were propelled by mule power Hni BESIDES
| the Duke and his suite and General Sherman
There were also several CHceFs OF the Generals
Colonel $. A; FORSYTH, Lieutenant Colonel NJ
sheridan, Assistant surgeon M. Y. Ash Major
| General Custer, OF the Seventh, and Lieutenant
Hayes OF the Fifth cavalry. These military gentIe-
|
Russian visitors In the several ambulances, and as
they passed through the country the latter enter.
tanned them with
| SOME THRILLING "REMINISCENCES
| OF their lie and encounters on the Plains The
vance OF ALL and on either side OF the duca vehicle
| were half dozen mounted cavalry officers. Az
exactly quarter past eight General sheridan gave
gaoping steed, followed closely BY the Dukes and
| the other conveyances.
The weather at the moment OF departure was far
| from promising: the air seemed to be full or snow
| and every element indicated one oil the storms for
which these vast plains are noted. All felt IL Dos
sible and probable that the storm would burst
| upon them; hut not man dared utter a word OF
lear and thus 1t was they left the railroad station
| for
FIFTY MILE RIDE
into the interior OF the country. Before they
| an hour on the ROAD the nakes commenced falling
abundance and all anticipations oil q few DAYS sport
were mingled with despair Tne Deity smiled, oe aP
| the murEy clouds broke away, the snownakes re-
strained themselves and In an IN instant ant as II by
| all Its briiancy. The enulgence was not
temporary, but lasted all me Gay long and
| happy Combinations OF the natural elements which
20 to make up the weather couple OF miles from
met by q company OF the Second cavalry, which
acted as escort TO the hunting grounds, under com
forces orrS - at Omaha. No delay was permitted
nere|simply salute of nonor-and the Journey was
and general rendezvous. was reached AFTER about
eight hours ride There were no Incidents OF any
moment al0Dk Iiic IOutCs n IcW stray DuHalO were
seen and HIS Imperial HiRhness brought down and
wounded few OF tnem. Sioux Indians were also
met, but they were iull OF
JOY AND ENTHUSIASM,
and the Duke kindly acknowledged their demon
STATIONS. Upon arrival ut the camp everything
was found IN most comfortable order, and
General Sheridan Immediately assigned the
several guests TO their various tents and
apartments. The quarters OF the Duke and
General Sheridan and tneir friends consisted
oil two hospital and half dozen wall tents. Those
OF the guests and host are elegantly carpeted, and
the others are also furnished with degree OF
comfort and elegance rarely found out here on the
wild plains OF Nebraska For the attendants
OF the ducal party and the military escort there are
some thirty or forty superior wall tents. The ar
rangemenls OF the camp, briei are complete, not
to say luxurious when the bleak season and the re-
mole and wild section Of the country are consid-
naa a