The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-27


resulting from the then OF their cattle bv
the savsges while crossing the country IN
ana from the Republican river whila nm
hunting excursions, is of almost daily occur-
rehce, ana wounds or death ara fre.
quently caused on either side. These con-
slant violations of the treaty of 1865 are OF
SUFFICIENT magnitude to have long aoo rem
dered its stipulstiOns no lon0s~ hin limo On
the government. Two DAYS ago a hand ~
sioux, VINO are reported to have been en-
gagged In stealing were seen CROSSING the
Snlon Pacific railroad, near Julesburp. in
49, aS S carrying the corpse of one of
snelr braves, who had been shot in a
ngnt. A detachment of cavalry followed q
lew hours afterward, in pursuit 1t Is re-
marked as singular fact that previous to
Genersi clusters exploration of the Black
n;l Ills no scientist or military officer who
/ visited them reported the existence of pre-
cious metals. They lavished praises on the
great forests and their magnificent growth
the hne streams, beautiful grasses. sweetiy
laden flowers, and selubrious climate; but
| hreatSos "yuen' heynoids, nor Warren
preathed suspicion that the mountains
were 0u"'oins
| COMPOSED MAINLY OF GOLD AND sTIvEp
as the Indians impressed upon Father de
Smet. They enjoyed opportunities then of
determining the question which il nav ~
50 much interest, but never distinguished
themselves by so doing. In prudential and
Justly balanced minds there is much skep-
ticism regarding this new Sci Dorado II
is to be deplored that this feeling could not
oe more prevalent for a time and reduce the
common romor In circulation to less ex
aggeratlve forms. The local journals are
much 10 be blamed for this evil. One editor
to-day, seeks to stimulate the excite,nant ~
the time by advan ing the argument that
as the portion of the Black Halls living
In wyoming is outside of the limits ~ the
SIOUX reservation 1t is not included under the
prohioltion OF the treaty. He also init
mated that prospecting done there has re-
vealed richer veins of gold and silver than
exist In Dakota. This NAV be- true hnt tha
nrst proposition is erroneous. An adysn-
turer named Carpenter, who is Organizing
an eHpedltion Tor this region in st. Louis
Is said to mislead his followers with thu
same belief. The evil effect of such counsel
Is evident when its falsity is explained.
Wnlle II is true that the western limit OF the
reservation is the eastern BOUNDARY of
wyoming, dividing the Black Hills into
wv. wv ainost equai portions, II is no less true
that the treaty which granted the Sioux
THE EXCLUSIVE TITLE OF THE LAND
In Dakota also set sgart "the whole of, tho
country north Of the Platte river and east
OF the submits of the Big Horn Mountains.
to be held and considered to be unceded In
dian territory; and also stipulated and
agreed that mo white person or person sshall
De permitted to settle upon or occupy any
portion OF the same, or, without the consent
oftne Indians first had and obtained. to
pass through the same" This
additional territory was then made a private
hunting ground for the Sioux and he is
virtually, just as strong in his right to
control the Wyoming district "a in his nro-
prietorship fhis reservation The deIusion
tnat mines may be legally located
between the eastern Wyoming boundary
and the Big Horn Mountains NAV cause
much trouble. The immediate object of the
government diplomacy is TO bring the chiefs
OF the Sioux people into a conference with
the cabinet at Washington. By this means
1t Is hoped to cause as perfect an understand
Ing between the great father and his prote-
ges as is possible. At the same time dis
tinguished hostages will thus be plaeed
within the power of the government. so that
their bands will not
DARE TO MURDER
the whites during their absence. Governor
Thayer, of this territory, started for Wash
ington few days since, intending to remain
there during the stay of the Great Fathers
copper colored guests. He stated to me yes
terday that he should earnestly urge the
right OF the people of this territory to ask
The president to lift the cloud which hangs
over the richest part OF its area as soon as
possible. The purchase of the reservation
be will also favor; but his particular mission
will be laboring TO secure to Wyoming the
power to profit by the riches OF her soil.
1ncircumscribed by the privilege granted
he Indians, but long since forfeited.
20 hunt In the very garden of
her domain, aud thus retard her Develop
nent as commonwealth. Gov. Thsyer de-
,lares that the savages should be forced tn
their chase, and that sustenance
should be melted out to them in proportion
,nly TO labor which they perform He be-
ieVes that Wyoming will derive great flu
nre prosperity from her mineral resources.
Inc agricultural qualities and the magnifi-
.ent tim Der of the Black Hills country aside
rom its supposed mines, will be alone
source of large revenue to the territory.
| he scientific company appointed to make
ne official survey of the Black Hills have
been here about week, and are
ENGAGED IN PERFEcrING THEIR OUTFIT.
The following have commissions: Walter
,. Jenney, geologist and chief explorer; H..
Newton, assistant Geologist; Captain r. p.
futile, astronomer; DR.. T. B. McGillycuddy.
and DR.. G. G. Newberry, as
istant topographer and naturalist prac-
ical miner, Mr.. w. II. Root, accompanies
he expedition. and John Brown, son of the
John of Ossawatomie, has been
Engaged to act as commlssary Of the party.
The troops comprising the escort are now
2mped at Fort Laramie, ready for movidg
iorthward at any time. They number about
90, comprising six companies of cavalry
nd two of infantry. The proportion Of
avalry and infantry may he changed,
8 Mr.. Jenney is understood to prefer
hat the majority of the body should
lot move rapidly, in order that COM
act form may be presented in marching,
he expedition is expected to start about
he 18th of May. The scientists will COM
hence their work at the 1O4th parallel of
ongitude west of Washington, on the d.
iding line of Dacotah and Wyoming 1t will,
robably, be still unfinished when the SHOWS
eturn in late autumn. The area to be ex-
lored and surveyed is about equal to that
the state of Connecticut, and so many
lasses of feat ures are to be taken note of
hat slow and tedious task is predicted.
he beauties OF scenery, and climate