New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-18

that they would wait no longer, ana gave ORDERS
for the preparation Of the camp equipage necessary
for the expedition 20 Red Cloud Agency. 1t was In
tended to start at daybreak the morning Of Au-
gust hut the delay arranging the outfit caused the
departure TO be deferred until about a. m when tue
of the already beginning to be felt The
"out" consisted OF van or passenger wagon contain
ing Commissioners Harris and Atheron and several OF
tho persons attached to the expedition, light buggy
containing exGov. Fletcher and Cob Eddy, late OF the
Texas and Pacific Railroad andanotbeI light wagon drawn
by four mules In which seated Commissioner Faux
and others connected with the mission OF the Com
mission Two saddle horses for the OF those who de-
sired 70 ride on horseback. provided, and were
found to he very useful auxiaries. baggage wagon
loaded with trunks and camp equpagc followed
The start from Cheyenne was made amid some bus'e'
many citizens witnessing the departure OF the eApcd
ton.
TIE COUNTRY NEAR CHEYENNE.
For time the ride across the prairie was sch -
to suggest interesting conversation. The geological for
nations excited considerable discussion; and the lorna
on Of the basins dry and in many cases parfeh'
gave rise TO speculation 10 the character ana ashi
tude of the bodies Of water which covered the area
knows the Plains Prairie The first point Of inter
est Camp Phil. sheridan, short distance from
Cheyenne Ii a small ranch, having some ap-
pearance cultivation while in the center OF an inclos-
high post. upon which was elevated Dust OF
Gen. Sheridan. A little beyond was Camp Carn, where
the Government stores placed for the distribu-
ton OF supplies 70 the troops and the Indiana
Farther on we passed Fort Russell frontier post OF the
orthodox STYLE consisting Of collection OF wooden
buildings regularly laid out trinity kept, and containing
garrison of several companies of soldiers From TINS
time forward the ride was bleak enough Occasionally
several wagon of six 10 twelve oxen each would be
encountered going TO from Fort Laramie. AT
distances of five, ten, more miles we would pass
ranch erected for che habtation or accommodation vi
people engaged in caring for the herds OF cattle which
grazing surrounding hills. After several hours
riding hearts of the party fladdened by the an
nouncement Lodge Pole Creek" was near by. and
all the party dismOunted to indulge in cCious draugs
of water Thus rcfre the again taken. aud
no stop made until we reached " Horse
Creek" near Fagan's Ranch" The cattle
were turned out TO grass and the weary
members of the expedition ate lunch. The expedition
then proceeded Journey. About six hours more OF
dreary, hot and weary praireridng brought The oNpe-
don to the banks of the "Chugwater small creek
running be side Phiss Ranch. Here 1t was decided 10
camp for the night and here begun the merry time OF the
trip. Gov. Fletcher and Col Eddy, both old campaign
ers and rontersmen, directed the operation OF pitching
tents and making them habitabe. IT was amusing how
ever to sec the bred members OF the Commission ana
their Juniors in hand desperately driving Stocks put
TING up tents making their couchos and then with
a Of the come stealing over them, bursting INTO
hearty laugh at their prowcss After the tents were
placed III position there an adjournment TO tho
ranch where a supper homely but substantial,
was served to the satisfaction of all the party After
sumner all retired To their cOuches and slept the sound
sleep weary travellers. In the morning all awoke
some hat for neir nights sleep the ground but
very much refreshed ana prepared for another days
journey the plains After breakfast the journey was
resumed and the party stopped for lunch at the CHING
water Spring Branch" Prof Anterior protesting 10 be
able TO make good coffee, was Immediately installed as
coffee maker general to the camp and shortly after
ward might have been seen, pot in baud meandcrng up
the hill to the ranch, in search of some wafer Gov
Fletcher and Col. Eddy installed az carvers while
Commissioner Harris did efficient service as waiter
The juniors made themselves useful in carry
ing water setting the table the ground, and at the
conclusion of the repast washing The dishes aud re-
packing the camp eGuipaGe.
INCIDENTS OF THE JOURNEY.
After resting for two hours in the the party again
resumed their march, rather their ride but having
In measure become accustomed To the heat, there Was
none OF that suffering exhibited Of the previous day No
special incidents marked the trip beyond an occasional
shot at prairie dog or the killing of rattlesnake The
country seemed to look bleaker with each succeeding
mile the sagebrush and the b1hao grass having
the appearance OF being baked. Prairie dog
towns with their little mounds upon which
were perched the little scntinels. soon ceased
attract any interest, and all persons snbsidcd Into
state OF scss apathy only to be broken by the passage
OF the Eages' Nests. This was natural curiosity, and
consisted Of cliffs about 100 feet high Of limestone rock
perforated with holes in which tho eagles that abounded
on refreshed by the sight Of clumps Of
bright green uee indicating the presence Of wafer The
drivers made the welcome announcement OF Laramie
River" ana were driven up TO the ranch VIII,
borders il banks. The horses were watered and then.
with the pleasant statement that ii only three miles
to Fort Laramie the members Of the party resumed their
former appearance OF liveliness.
In time Fort Laramie reached, and the Com
Inissoners received by Gen Bradley. the command
iag officer Of the post. He offered every facility for the
comfort the Commissioners and their assistants. AMI
personally proceeded to select the camp ground Order
ing detail OF to the comfort OF the party the
General rode away leaving very favorable impress ion
The soldiers took matters IN hand and cook having
been detailed to provide supper the Labor of the
previous days avoided After substantial supper
the question of naming camp brought M aud in
honor of the Chairman il decided to name ii Camp
Fletcher" Some of the Commissioners proco cl,d 10 tho
Fort make a call upon Of the officers and ladies
who were there, but by far the greater number re-
NAMED near the camp Gre and retired early - thcr
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