The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1874-07-08

cade. But Gen. Custer has studied the
Indian so long that he understands his
mode Of fighting as well as poor Lo un-
derstands it himself, and anticipates no
danger.
FORT LINCOLN.
During the absence Of the cavalry
command. Col. Poland will have com
mand at Fort Lincoln. The garrison is
small, but it will keep constantly on the
alert, and it is not believed that it is
possible for even thousand Indians to
do greater harm than the running off
Of stock herded in the vicinity. They
might do that with Clusters entire COM
mand in the camp, though they failed
in their attempt last spring.
The officers wives remain at Lincoln,
and do not appreheDd the least danger.
Mrs. Custer remains attiae barracks in
order that she may receive news from
her husband, as couriers come in.
Couriers will be sent in every week,
and | shall be able to keep the TRIBUNE
constantly posted.
POLITICIAN HEARD FROM.
Gen. Custer informs me that he re-
ceives letters FROM ill parts Of the coun-
try, in relation to the expedition, from
men who volunteer all sorts of advice,
and who want to go with the expedition
for all sorts Of reasons. One man, a
lawyer, writing from Kansas, thought
he ought to be allowed to 60 because he
was a.delegate to the Philadelphia Con-
vention. But Gen. Custer, not being q
politician, did not take any stock in him.
K.
BIG SLOUGH, July 5.
The expedition broke camp yesterday
and took up its line of march for the
Black Hills, making thirteen miles the
first day.
#f$ THE ORDER OF MARCH.
First the Indian scouts, consisting Of
thirty-eight Santee and twenty-five
Arickarees, mounted on native ponies,
commanded by 1t. Wallace, one of the
bravest and best officers in the COM
mand. The Santees are dressed in cav
airy uniform, the others in their paint
and feathers.
Gen. Custer and staff marching at the
head of the column, is followed by the
artillery, commanded by Lieut.. Chance;
the wagon train following, guarded by
two companies Of infantry. On the
right flank march five companies of cav
airy, commanded by Gen. Forsythe, of
Gen. Sheridan's staff, and on the left
five companies, commanded by Col. Tel
ford, Of the 7th cavalry. Gen. Forsythe
and Col. Telford alternately furnishing
a company Of cavalry for rear guard.
Thus it will be seen that every pre-
caution is taken to keep the command
intact and be prepared at all times to
repel assaults.
NO FIRING ALLOWED. IT,.
Gen. Custer has issued strict orders
not to fire on Indians making their ap-
pearance unless they show unmistaka-
BILE signs of hostility. No Indians have
have yet been seen.
BREAKING CAMP.
The scene in the morning, as the ex-
pedition breaks camp, is grand indeed
decidedly so TO those of US who are
not familiar with military movements.
The several commands, as they take
their positions in line, and spread out
in some broad valley or plain, showing
their full force to the best advantage,
with the band playing, presents scene
decidedly enlivening, and which must
strike the Indian, even, with wonder
and admiration.
THE COUNTRY.
The country 80 far is decidedly roll.
ing-the knolls rising to the dignity ol
abrupt hills or buttes. The country il
not at all similar to that east Of the
Missouri river, and so far greatly infe
rior to it; but it must be remembered
we are in the vicinity of the confluence
of the Little Hart and Missouri rivers
"a fact which may account for thu
roughness of the country. The country
is we'll watered and the hillsides ab0ant
in stinted growth of timber.
SUN STROKES.
Yesterday was exceedingly hot. Five
of the infantry surrendered under the
intense heat, and one. teamster fell from
his horse, overpowered by it; but none
are seriously affected.
CROSSING THE HART.
This was found to be no easy task,
but the command was got across after
two or three hours delay, and without
loss of stock or material. N. a. K.
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The Yallowstene National Park.