The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-07

caused portion OF IL to be removed that they could
be seen BY their red brethren.
Silence once more fell over the concave, and Red
Cloud and Spotted Tail, amid murmurs Of appreciation
In the Dakota tongue advanced from opposite sides Of
the circle toward each other Red Cloud, preserved
stately dignity stopped before reaching the centre,
and Spotted Tail was thus compelled 90 the farther
distance to meet him. He did not hesitate however,
but with natural ofty grace, showing him superior TO
petty scruples pride and the living mpersonaton OF
Fenimore Cooper's North American savage, he made
merit of an intended humiliation and raised himself
in the estimation OF whites and barbarans. The
was historical and pregnant with meaning TO those who
contemplated while gazing upon the past present and
future of the red Tho opinion that never again
will a similar be enacted, with the same significant
surroundings will surely not be disputed The present
is the last grand gathering Of the greatest of the
yving Indian nations.
Spotted Tail and Red Cloud sat on the ground In OPP
poste positions and Immediately Joined by Two
Strike and Little Wound, both second in authority in
their respective tribes Other chiefs quickly followed
their example, strding into the arena and inner
circle being formed council within council was soon
in progress, ripple of uneasiness seemed to pass
through the vast throng Red Dog at this moment
arose and spoke follows seemingly greatly excited
OF RED Dog
We uIo ncIe VI tIedt pcdCtluly Win tiio
men sent TO US by the Great Father But it seems 30
that looks very bad for both the whites and the
Indians to be here with their guns in council"
Before this speech silent movement had been OBJ
served by Colonel Mills and Captain Eagan command
ing the cavalry guard and Sitting Bull had gone
TO the spot where Young Man Afraid of His Horses
was seated and placed himself opposite him. While
Red Dog was speaking band of young men from the
Ogallala and Cheyenne camp had crossed the White
River silently and placed themselves in the rear of the
soldiers and council Some bad dismounted and
thrown themselves among the grass and shrubbey and
Others still remained their horses hidden by the tall
bushes near the bank Of the stream. When those
visible were first observed their guns were cooked.
Little Big Man, astrde of his powerful charger,
meanwhile keeping up constant movement in the
outskirts of the crowd crclng around and around with
few of his braves Indians who had been sitting on
the ground suddenly got up and mounted their horses
Instructive perception the imminent danger by this
time had aroused the small group white seated
in the centre Of perfect trap formcdby the Indians.
The first shot the brief struggle and the finale Of
ribe butchcry were confidently expected
MILITARY PRECAUTIONS.
Your correspondent went to the rear of the canopy
to observe the Indians who lying in ambush, and
found there General Terry and Colonel Comingo both
agated Colonel Mills mounted his best soldier, Cor
poral Ballard the finest horse in his company and
sent him around the outer edge Of the crowd with
order to keep Little Big Man, watch him closely,
and the smallest hostile signal to shoot him dead
Corporal Ballard is we'll known perfect marksman,
and is rashly brave He obeyed his orders. The
airy were moved backward few PAGES TO enable them
to easily. Captain Eagan between his
teeth to 'give the red devils hell if shot fired =
Orders given, however, that Spotted Tails and
Red Clouds people be not fired at
THE DANGER AvERTED
Young Man Afraid Of His Horses had meanwhile
seen the danger and knew its approach before the
whites. Those who observed him say that he simply
removed his pipe from his mouth and spoke a word
attendant warrior, who quietly retired and in
few minutes band of Indians had driven the young
bucks from their position in the rear and had formed
in line of battle support the troops. Their leader, an
old man on white horse, meanwhile loudly exhortod
them TO courage and loyalty the whites rectng
refrain his brave deeds. The movement was
well and quickly executed as would have been possible
for company of United States soldiers.
For ten minutes longer there was the most intense
suspense. An assurance then began TO be felt that
Little Big Man had his plans frustrated and
after he observed the inside of the concave,
sitting quietly his horse but wearing angry and
malicious expression in hts face He subsequently
shouted loud disapprobation Of parts Of White Bulls
speech.
Old Man Afraid of His Horses was standing in the
inner circle Of chiefs, and joined in the council Red
Dog, after the moment Of apprehension had passed,
again forward and addressed himself especially
Commissioner Beauvas He said:
DOG CONTINUES
ssYou are in much Of hurry make this treaty
You can 60 around in the States in and in win.
.
staying out here late the season. We have fine
weather here now and there is no reason why you
should not here long enough to allow US to make
up our minds about selling country 1t is not so
plain to us yet We have got important business
before and you give time 70 consider it"
He concluded by saying that the Two Kettle band
were starving and that the Commissioners had better
give them some beefto eat or they would not remain
longer at the council, but would 60 home
White Bull, Of the Sans Arc band, next delivered
effective harangue, in which he accused the 0gallaas
and Brulcs Of petty jealousies and squabbngs, and
said that Red Cloud and Spotted Tail We're fools He
said that he and his people had there do bust
ness and were ready TO make the treaty. They
had long ago decided what they should do. They
should remain here any longer than two more
suns, when they would start for home They had
many hundred miles 10 travel, and the snow would
soon cover the ground
The principal chiefs said they would be ready to
meet the Commissioners again Saturday, and the
concIave then began 10 dispense The Indians from
the Standing Rock Agency forward the canopy
and said thai they would leave this country Satur
day for home They resisted the persuasons of the
Comm ssioners and declared that they could not
main longer They had business at home TO attend to
and wanted return before winter. They asked
by President Allison about their position in regard 10
treaty should one be framed with the other Indians
They replied that they would delegate their father'
or agent Major Burke 10 accept reject it tor them
according 10 his judgment
The Commissioners got into the artillery ambulances
and returned 10 the agency under escort A band Of
Ogallaas stationed elevated point in the
road watch for their safety as was Informed with
signs when rode up TO them advance OF the general
cayAcade.
DANGER
Since the council Of yesterday evidence has been
cumulatng Of the reality Of the danger Of a general
II observed that al the critical time the
half breeds under the canopy, all Of whom, unusual
rifles. stole dlsappparcd