The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-17
THIN SIOUX PARADISE.
Tendency in the Far West to
Invade the Black Hills.
THE GOVERNMENT PREDIC LAMENT.
Delicate Negotiations on Foot with
The Indian Chiefs.
The GOVERNMENT PREDICAMENT.
TIE VISIT TO WASHINGTON
A Fresh Excitement Likely to
Produce Trouble.
THE SCIENTIFIC EXPLORERS

CHEYENNE, wy. IT., May g. 1870.
Although less manifest than | anticipated, 1t
cannot be denied that there exists throughout the
settled portions OF the country, between the
Missouri River and the Pacific coast, great excite
ment In relation to the supposed existence or
mineral wealth In the Black Hills. There 10 an
anxious waiting for the expected period when the
government shall have thrown open the mountain
gates OF that region Tor the advent OF
the miner ana settler. From every vii
lage, rancho or mud hamlet along
the Union Pacific. Kansas Pacific Central Pacific
and Colorado Central railroads are watched with
especial interest the action OF the Indians and
the government, and thousands are expectant OF
an opportunity to try their fortune in the new
gold field, in the existence OF which they have
perfect faith. Cheyenne is undoubtedly the point
most conveniently situated FOR access to the pro-
scribed region, and is also best provided with
means or out1tting any expedition designed to
move that direction. 1t is greatly affected by the
prevailing excitement, and its destiny will be de-
termlned by the result OF the scientific explora-
tons about to be made. for the existence OF gold
IN the Black Hills would insure 1t great gro with.
very little sensation. produced by fresh re-
port OF aurferous discoveries would draw nither
a host OF adventurers bent upon penetrating the
charmed bourne despite the precautions OF the
government. Many military officers whom have
met confess that In the event OF large and sud
den influx OF miners the available army Of the
United States would scarcely be adequate to
preserve the assumed rights OF the In
dans There would certainly ensre collision
between the Caucasans and the Sioux, In which
the former might prove match for the latter,
and the diplomatic negotiations now ON foot
would be futile for the achievement OF peaceful
adjustment. AS General Brlsbin remarked to me
the other day, the first blood shed would arouse
q rfffzA nd ha
In opposition to the reds so strongly that they
could look for no further observance OF the
treaty OF 1868 as q valid instrument.
DELICATE TASK.
These considerations show the delicacy OF the
task entrusted to Mr.. Jenney and his associates,
upon whose researches public sentiment much
depends. IL Is necessary that the results OF his
discoveries II they are afflr native OF popular be-
lief, should be kept profoundly secret until the
government is ready for revelation. II they get
prematurey TO the ears OF the people It's policy Is
defeated and the Black Hills Will be speedily dug
up with the profane implements Of the white man
and become populated in wondrously
brief space or time. Il Is essential
FOR the sale carriage OF the Presidents policy that
the public mind be kept conservative regarding
the question whether rare and rich products exist
In the Black Hills, and its determination IS OF less
grave importance at the present moment than the
Immediate conclusion OF the negotlatlCnS VIII the
Indian chiefs 1t Is said here tnat no negative re-
ports OF biologists would convince the rude seek
that tne hills are lot ribbed With gold
and silver. An Affirmative decision would,
OF course be met with preconceiyed belief. the
desire being father OF the faith. actual expert
ment alone would cure the class or adyenturers
who think Paradise q rich gold digging OF the
fever or gold hunting burning In their
Prudence, emphasized Dy very palpaDle DANGERS
s sss "hs ss Sera bands Who have Venured INTO
the sacred limits have been 80 promptly driven
back by the soldiers ana 80 dreadiully mensced
some OF them barely escaped, that wholesoms
awe OF both mas been engendered IN their breasts,
50 tnat these attempts are only likely to be re-
peated in large bodies, called together oy renewed
excitement
One or the parties recently returned IL now en-
camped on the plains q snort distance north Of
Cheyenne. the story OF the leader J. Newton
warren. Is Of much interest, but mas already
been published. He IS now endeavorlng
10 induce recruits TO Join his band IN
ness and husband their funds until the moment
Tor marching He Is IN communication with
That miners are copyrighted at all the important
points on the Pacific Railway, In anxious antlci-
pauou OF the removal OF the band from tue COW
eted gold district. IL is much to be feared that
until the title conferred by the treaty OF 1858 upon
the savage vAssals OF the government Is a0ro-
gated ana all pretence for excluding the whites
removed, only the most f0rtuitous circumstances
can avert the danger OF rasn ventures and bloody
revenges which overhangs this border region
with gloom OF threatened horrors The delicate
diplomacy now undertaken involves so many
chances Of defeat that it would be wise to con-
Bummate IL as soon as possible.
THE DISPOSITION or THE SIOUX
Is not more amlable than formerly, and ME spirit,
though somewhat broken by the viglant re-
preston OF Its warike Instincts Dy mill
glory in blood and scalps. sklrmIshIng with the
settlers the plains, resulting nom the theft OF
AYE ~ anS from 1ne Renpbiean RIVER wbiie
on hunting excursions IS OF almost daily occur
renee, and wounds or death are frequently caused
o4H 4nN viz 4 a IN
treaty or 1868 are OF sufficient magnitude 10 have
long ago rendered It's stipulatIons no longer
binding on the government.
TWO DAYS ago a band OF Sioux who are reported
to have been engaged In stealing we're seen cross
ing the Union Pacific Railroad near Jules0urg, IN
Nebraska, carrying the corpse OF one Of tner
braves who had been shot IN a fight A detacn-
ment o. cavalry followed few hours aiteTward
THE PROMISED LAND
IL Is remarked as a singular TACT that previous
to General Custeris exploration OF the Black
Hns no scientist or military oficer who vIsitea
them reported the existence OF precious metals.
and their magnificent growth, the nne streams,
beautiful grasses, sweetly laden mowers ana salu-
brious climate; bat neither Hayden, Reynolds, nor
Warren Dreatned a suspicion that the mountains
we're composed manly Of gOd ana silver, as the
enjoyed opportunities then Of determining the
question which Is now Of so much interest, but
never distinguished themselves by 50 doing. In
prudential aud Justly balanced nds there Is much
see ptIclsm regarding this new "El Dorado" Ia ~
TO be deplored that TINS feeling could not be more
rumor in circulation 10 less exaggerative forms.
TIE local journals are much 20 be blamed for this
evil. One editor, to-day, seeks 70 stimulate the ex-
citement OF the time BY advancing the argument
that as the portion OF the BLACK HIS lying IN
WyomIngIs outside the limits 81 the sioux reserva-
ton, IL Is not included under the prohibition or the
treaty. lie also minated that prospecting done
there has revealed richer VEINS 81 gold ana slyer
than exist IN DAKOTA. This may Oe true, bnt tne
nrst proposition Ia errOne0ns. An adyenturer
named Carpenter, who Is organizing an expedl,
ton for TINS region Ia 81 Louis, Is said 70 mlslead
his followers With toe same Dene. The evll encct
OF such counsel IN eviuent when It's lastly ~
explained. While II is true that the western limit
OF the reservation Is the eastern boundary
OF wyoming, dividing the BLACK Nus lntO tWo
almost equal portions II Is no less true That the
treaty wRIch granted the SIOUX the exclusive title
Of the land IN Dak0ta also set apart tine wh0le
on the coantry north on the Platte River and east
or the summit OF the Big Horn Mountains, 70 10
held and considered 10 De unceded indian terri
tory; aud also stipulated ana agreed thdt
no white person Or persons shali be permitted