New-York tribune., 1874-11-17
PROF. MARSWS EXPEDITION.
INDIAN OPPOSITION TO TIE PROPOSED
EXPLORATIONS.

EXPLORATIONS.
THE INDIANS OBJECT TO THE EXPLORATION OF TIE
FOSSIL BEDS SOUTH or THE BLACK HILLS
PROF MARSH PERsUADEs THEM TO ALLOW TIE
EXPEDITION TO PROCEED.
[rRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT THE TRIBUNE.l
RED CLOUD AGENCY, w. T., Now II, via FoRT
LARAMIE Nov. 1G-Thc scientific expedition headed
by Prof Marsh of Yale College to explore the newly
discovered fossil beds south of the Black Hills,
leaves here tomorrow morning. The Professor
comes here at this unreasonable time and just after
the recent Indian troubles, on Information from
Gen. Ord and Col. Stanton, who appreciated the i'm
portance Of the expedition On his arrival, Prof.
Marsh found that his exploration would be opposed
by the Indians, who are now extremely suspicious
Of white men going near the BLACK
Hills. DR.. Saville, Indian Agent, appointed
council with the chiefs and stated that
Prof Maj desired to 90 North and collect bones oi
extinct animals This statement was not credited,
suspicions OF gold hunting evidently prevailing.
White Tail, chief, harangued the council, and
violently charged this. The excitement became
great, and the fate Of the expedition seemed
decided; but Prof Marsh made a short speech which
turned the current OF opposition in singular manner
and ultimately the consent Of the Indians was OBJ
tanned, provided that number OF Indians ac-
companed the expedition The scientific party is
composed of Prof. Marsh, Lieut.. Carpenter of the
Fifth Infantry your correspondent, ana number OF
assistants Ne definite time is set for our return, il
depending on the discoveries made.
THE EXPEDITION STOPPED By TIE SIOUX.
TIE NORTHERN INDIANS DETERMINED ~ THEIR OP-
P0sIuON--A STARCH FOR GOLD SUSPECTED
GREAT EXCITEMENT AMONG TIE INDIANS FCI-
LOWED BY THREATENING DEMONsTRAIION--
ANOTHER COUNCIL TO BIZ HELD.
IRON Az OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT or TIE T2IBUyEl
CAMP NEAR THE RED CLOUD AGENCY, Nov. 10.
wa FORT LARAMIE. Nov. l6.-PrOf. Marsh's eXpodi-
ton was stopped by the Sioux Indaus tits morning.
When the party reached the Agency where the
Sioux scouts were to join them it became evident
that heavy opposition the proposed exploration
had been developed at the ght Of the wagons and
soldiers The Indians, who were about the Agency
in great numbers, every man well armed,
became greatly excited and collected in
groups about their chief. Sitting Bun, who had
promised to 90 as chief of the scouts, told Prof.
Marsh that all his men had refused to 90. The
Northern Indians hal determined to stop the cxpe-
dition, and threatened to kill him if he went. Sur
pcsed at this. the Professor asked an explanation
of Red Cloud. who replied that his young men be-
eved that this al expedition to search for gold
and not for bones, as the white medicine chief mad
told them. A large crowd of warriors gathered
around listening eagerly and approved emphatically
what Red Cload said. IN the midst Of the talk
Pretty Crow rode saldenly up and shouted "Tne
willie men are going into our country to End
gold; we mast stop them at once" Thi3
ended all discussion. and Immediately a
shrill, warning cry 10 the and children near
was heard. he sound mad hardly ceased when
these ran rapidly away. Al once line OF mounted
Indians formed in front aud rear of the soldiers and
wagons, which Were a5Ju. to start \ collision
seemed imminent. The agent and a few Of the moro
sensible chiefs earnestly advised Prof. Marsh not to
try to move forward, Alter consulting wtb the
officers Of his Escort, the order WAS given 10 turn
back. council is to be held tomorrow. and we
have strong hopes that the Indians may be per
suadcd to withdraw their opposition, as the field OF
research is not in any Indian reservation and the
exploration promises important results to science.