The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-27
THE PROMISED LAND.
THE KIND OF COUNTRY 1T Is.

The PROMISED LAND.
| THE KIND OF COUNTRY IT Is.
IT Is TIE SIOUX PARADIsE-NEGoTIATIo
| WITH THE INDIAN CHIEFS NOW PENDING
| EXPLORATION OF THE BLACK HILIa
REGIoN-THE SIOUX AS CLASS.
The Wyoming correspondent of the New
York Herald writes concerning the territor,
that is to be taken from the Indians by tn,
treaty now pending: Although less man
ifest than anticipated, it can not be denied
that there exists throughout the settled por.
tions of the country. between the Missouri
river and the Pacific coast, great excitement
in relation to the supposed existence of min
eral wealth in the Black Hills. There is an
anxious waiting for the expected period
when the government shall have
thrown open the mountain gates
OF that region for the advent
OF the miner and settler. From every vii
lage, rancho or mud hamlet along the Union
Pacific, Kansas Pacific, Central Pacific and
Colora ado Central railroads are watched with
especial interest the action of the Indians
and the government, and thousands are ex-
pectant of an opportunity to try their for
tune in the new gold field, in the existence
of which they have perfect faith. CHEYENNE
situated for access to the prescribed region,
and is also best provided with means of out
fitting any expedition designed to move in
that direction. 1t is greatly affected by the
prevailing excitement, and it's destiny will
be determined by the result of the scientific
explorations aboU: 20 be made, for the ex-
istenee of gold in the Black Hills would in
sure it great growth. A very little sensa-
ton, produced bv fresh report ofauriferous
discoveries, would draw hither host of
adventures, bent upon
PENETRATING THE CHARMED BOURNE
despite the precautions of the government.
Many military officers whom 1 have met
confess that, in the event OF a large and sud-
den influx of miners, the available army of
the United States would scarcely be ade-
quate to preserve the assumed rights of the
Indians. There would certainly ensue a
collision between the Caucasians and the
Sioux, in which the former might prove a
match for the latter. and the diplomatic
negotiations now on foot would be futile for
the achievement of a peaceful adjustment.
As General Brisbin remarked to me the
other day, the first blood shed would arouse
the sympathy of the white citizens and the
troops in opposition TO the reds
so strongly that they could look
tor no further observance of the treaty of
1865 as valid instrument. These consider
atoms show the delicacy of the task en-
trusted to Mr.. Jenney and his associates, |
upon whose researches public sentiment |
much depends. IL is necessary that the re-
suits of his discoveries, if they are affirma- |
tive OF popular belief, should be kept pro-
foundry secret until the government is |
ready for revelation. II they get prema-
turely to the ears of The people its policy is |
defeated and the Black Hills will bs spead- |
ly dug up with the proiane implements of
The white man and become populated
IN A WONDERFULLY BRIEF SPACE OF TIME.
Il is essential for the safe carriage of the |
presidents policy that the public mind be
kept conservative regarding the question
rare and rich products exist in the
Biz ok Hills, and it's determination is of less /
grave importance at the present moment
than the immediate conclusion of the nego-
Liations with the Indian chiefs. 1t is said
here that no negative reports of biologists
would convince the rude seekers after gain
now waiting their opportunity that the
hills are not ribbed with gold and silver.
An affirmative decision would, of course,
be met with preconceived belief, the desire
being father of the faith. Actual expert
nent alone would cure the class of adventu-
.ers who think Paradise rich gold digging.
,fthe fever OF gold hunting burning in their
Teins. Prudence, emphasized by very pal
)able dangers, has restrained large numbers
rom acts OF invasion, while several bands
Who have ventured into the sacred limits,
lave been so promptly driven back by the
oldiers, and so dreadfully menaced by the
ed-handed NinnecoDjous, whose clutches
'ome of them barely escaped, that a whole
ome awe of both has been epgendered in
heir breasts, so that these attempts are only
likely TO be repeated in large bodies, called
ogether by renewed excitement. One of
ne parties recently returned, is now en-
amped on the plains short distance north
+ Cheyenne.
THE STORY OF THE LEADER,
. Newton Warren, is of much interest, but
as already been published. He is now en-
eavoring to induce recruits to Join his band
a camp, where they can live with remark
bic cheapness and husband their funds I'M
i the moment for marching. He is in {
with large number of
OWNS and villages, and declares that mi ]
ers are congregated at all the important {
oints on the Pacific Railway. in anxious i
nticipation of the removal of the ban from q
be coveted gold district. 1t is much to be
,ared that until the title conferred by the c
realty of 1865 upon the savage vassals of the
overnment is abrogated and all pretense for
the whites removed, only the ,
lost fortuitous circumstances can avert the !.
anger of rash ventures and bloody re-
enges which overhangs this border region 4
nth gloom of threatened horrors. The v
elicate diplomacy now undertaken in t
Olives so many chances of defeat that 1t Q
Tould be wise to consummate it as soon as a
ossible. The disposition of the Sioux is 4
OF more amiable than formerly, and his S
pirit, though somewhat broken by the s