Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1873-08-01
Correspondence bismarck Tribune. j
CANr OF YELLOWSTONE EXPEDITION.
MUDDY CREEK. June %. 16r3.


taken on the march, and IN camp to guard
against Indian attacks. The orders are that
Indians shall not be fired upon unless they
show nnInistakeahle, signs Of hostility. Few
/ Indians Or signs ofsthem have been seen.
though the steathy rascals have undoubtedly
watched the expedition In all its course from
their lurking places, and have isited the
camping grounds shortly after departure OF
| the ear guard for a square meal on the refuse
OF the camp and the ofial Of slaughtered am
mails.
| AN ENLrvENING SCENE.
The scene, as the expedition on bright
morning breaks camp and starts on its march
| separating into its several lii es of march
| along the winding trail, or as it degcends into
some broad valley or plain where its whole
force is spread out before the view ct glance.
is very picturesque and enlivening, willie the
band OF the 9TH cavalry awakens musical
echoes in regions unused to such harmo-
nious sounds.
HUNTING.
The march has been varied somewhat BY
the excitement of hunting. Antelope have
ab0unded and have been shot in numbers
along in the vicinity Of the column.
GEN. CUSTER IN BUCKsKIN
hunting jacket. and familiar broad-brimmcd
hat, beneath which streams bis flowing locks.
and accompanied by fine pack of hounds.
has INDUCED in the sport with great zeal and
success. Others have taken all active part in
the hunt, and as the operations are mostly
visible from the column, they are watched
with much interest. and have materially re-
lieved the tedium OF the march.
THE COUNTRY
through which the expedition has thus far
passed is of valley character. well adapted
to grazing and intersected 1t in ervas by
ora he rEhapo ia fi.nh E,,t
very sparse scattering of stnnted growth Oh
the margin of some of the water courses. I
are abundant this season, and hardly dav
has passed without a thunder shower and
sometimes several, some OF them of terrific
nature. As am writing, heavy one ac-
companied by gale Is bursting over the
camp. As consequence the low places and
banks oil the creeks are soft and miry. aud
have occasoned much detention to the trans
aud annoyance to our mental equilibrium.
THE SCIENTIFIC CORPS
have been diligently pursuing their investiga-
tons, and though casual observation there
is no great variety OF plant life, yet they have
reptiles, insects and productions OF the region
OF such character have been collected ard
for final and special examination
ana classification.
While i'm camp on Heart River awaiting in
formation from the engineers. detachmant
OF cavalry from them brought the news hat
they were on tributary of Muddy Creek,
tributary Of Heart. and that they had on
Tuesday afternoon, oath inst, met with
DISASTER,
In the form of terrific hail storm which
stsmpeded the mules, smashing wagons. in
juring officers and men. and giving tempo
rary check to the surveying party and escort.
Assistance and ratiOns were asked for and the
main body is on the march to them for that
purpose. Custer. with cavalry, went In adj
vance and probably reached them yesterday
afternoon. WHEN we each them the expctl-
ton will probably again divide the main body,
going directly to the Yellowstone and leav-
Ing sufficient force of infantry and cavalry
to protect the survey.
LATER.
CAMP or 9TH REGIMENT. July LIST,
Eight Miles North OF Muddy Greek.
/ left the camp of the main expedition at
Muddy creek yesterday and came up here to
meet frie d. When left they were Just
building al,ontoon bridge; the whole force
being delayed over Sunday and Monday by
Il rapid rise Of the creek, carrying away the
bridge built by Custer. 1t is great disap-
poinrment to Stanley and all, as the delay,
especially in this good marching weather, il
very lrksome Custer is nine or ten miles
beyond lis and will remain III til Joined by
the who e force. including this detachment.
We are looking for the man body hourly !;
probably the crossing OF the Muddy has been
quite difficult.
THE ENGINEERS
are far beyond Custer, escorted by SQUAD
ron Of cavalry. So we shall march fast to
overtake them. At that time a part OF the
expedition will hurry forward to the Yellow
otA Tho raiuo n tho Y,ac or h .x,oh
a great drawback and prevented the union OF
the different parties Of the expedition and its
forN ard march rs whole.
THE HAIL STORM
which struck this detachment 18th regiment
infantry and engineers a week ago was fear
ful, AID the reports would be incredible did
not see evidence OF its effects. Antelopes and
dog were killed. Men were Knocked down
and rendered black and blue from head to
foot. mules and horses made frantic and UNI
comfortable, and the only surprise is that no
more were injured, as but two men were
hurt The hail fell to the depth of three or
four inches ON the level, and In ravines from
one TO two iect deep. The stone were as
large as hens eggs.
On the union OF the different bodies the
expedition will press Oh rapidly and In earn
est if no unforeseen circumstances prevent.
STILL LATER.
WEDNESDAY, July q
The main body has just Joined US and the
march will be resumed ut once for the engi-
neers and cavalry who are in advance. Soon
about one-half the force will separate from
the rest and go ahead in advance BY rapid
marches to the Yellowstone to meet the
steamers. With this force 60 forward.
N. w.
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: A prv
A remarkable boy was to be seen at the
Nashville depot yesterday, says the Louisville
Ledger OF June 10Th, in fact one OF the
greatest curiosities OF the age. He is halt
white and hall black, not in the mulatto and
miscegenation sense, but the lower half OF