New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-08
THE GOVERNMENTS indian GUESTS.

THEIR SECOND DAYS STAY IN NEW YoRK-PRO'
POSED VISIT TO CENTRAL PARK DEFERRED
SIOUX ENJOYMENT OF THEATRICAL PERFORM
ANCE.
The deputation of Sioux Indians who are at
the Grand Central Hotel, under the charge OF H. W.
Bingham, were visited yesterday morning by large
number OF persons, among whom was Col Hamilton inc
son OF Alexander Hamilton OF revolutionary fame Mr..
Hamilton conversed for some time with the Indians
through Mr. Fielder, the interpreter. As the majority OF
the visitors were merely attracted by curiosity and
caused the Interpreter great amount Of unnecessary
labor IL was considered advisable before noon to rese
audience all except those who had business with the
Indians introduced by those who had charge or
the depuatOn Among those thus Introduced were sew
eral ladies, who were greeted by tile Indians
In a stately but friendly way. Mr.. Bingham visited
several stores, and purchased number OF articles
which are intended to be given the Indians as presents
from the souvenirs Of their visit to this
city when Mr. Bingham returned TO the hotel council
held by the Indians in their principal room on the
eighth story of the hotel and the pipe OF peace, which Is
made of heavy red clay with long wooden stem, was
passed around the circle The chiefs through Mr. Fielder
expressed satisfaction with their quarters especially as
they able, from the windows, to obtain an extern
siyc view OF the city, advantage which they appre-
ciated as the wet weather had prevented them from
making their intended ysitto Central Park They also
expressed pleasure with the presents whc had been
procured them One OF the deputation who had been
introduced several ladies shortly before the council
held requested that the Great Father should DC
informed that the deputation desired the Gov
eminent to do something for Mrs. Kelly Mr..
Fielder, the Interpreter, told TRIBUNE reporter
that when the Sioux the warpath in 1863 they
captured train going through TO Montana III winch
were Mrs Kelly her husband and child and IL Others
The husband was killed outright, most OF the
party but Mrs Kelly and the child together with $1,000
worth Of property, taken away by the Indians some
of whom present in this deputatOn. Mr.. Fielder
at that time stationed in Fort Fetterman acting as
guide and interpreter and when the news or the capture
of the train arrived he, with 10 men, pursued the IN
dans 60 miles until rhe horses gave out ihe body OF
the child girl OF II years, horribly mutiiate was
found The mother had been carried away BY all Indian
named Bring Plenty, one who is at the present time
receiving ratons from the Government at cheyenne
Indian Agency, and she was Kept prisoner ZOE .
Indian depmation met Mrs Kelly at Washington and it
stated that they felt the wrongs done her. and de-
The Indians We're attred yesterday in their fanciful
costumes and wore their beads and other ornaments
the corridors they wrapped their blankets whcn were
OF variety Of colors about their heads and bodies:
appears exhibit the whole of IT, as the lower part
could he distinctly seen over tneir legshgs bun Ease
obtained clean garment OF that KIND yesterday anu
seemed to be very proud of IT, He also seemed to be
very fond of children and had won the confidence OF the
little tie corridor, one Of whom he hedn ms arms
for long time the alarm of the mother.
little before o'clock last evening, Mr. Fielder &c
ton with Buffalo Bill" Kit Carson, jr and Texas
Jack" visited the olympic Theater. AS the party
reached the main corridor of the hotel from the elevator
they found large number Of persons awaiting them
and the Indians saluted the various individuals win
their peculiar How"-a sautation which with them
stands the place OF" Good evening" or Good morn.
ing the way to the theater, the Indians attracted
great attention, aud although the distance from the
hotel short by the time the party had reached the
thcater large crowd had gathered around them, and
almost prevented them from entering. The programme
Tor the evening was variety entertainment, and
although the Indians could not understand
iy at the funny action In the comic pieces,
and especially at point where negro, In attempting to
drink ont OF q glass, blew a quantity OF flour over his
face. The dancing interested them much as did also the
acrobatic performances but when any very comic piece
action struck their fancy they would hide their heads
in their blankets, and laugh almost mnoderatcly After
performance, large portion of the audience followed
the party III u crowd 10 the hotel.