The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-09-09

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many soldiers and g one ds1ansa GENERAL,
but he did not know who he Was. fsss
The squaws then armed themselves with
knives, visited the battle-fe aud robbed
and mutilated the bodies OF tlie soldiers. I
While the six soldiers were being burned
the Indians turned their intention 20 d force,
evidently Renc's, attacking the lower end
OF the village. Ridgeley says Custer's com.
mand had been slaughtered before shot
was fred by Reno's force. which attacked
the lower end Of the camp about 9 O'Clock
p. NJ. 2sstf it. ssfss
The Indians returned in the evening and
said the men had fought like devils, but
Ridge1y says they did not make q, statement
of their losses. They said, The soldiers had
been driven back twice, and they piled up
stones, and the attack was unsuccessful
The six prisoners were kept burning for
an hour, but Ridgeley was not permitted 10
speak with them, so he Is unable to state
who they were. One was noticeable for his
small size and gray hair and whiskers.
Reno killed more Indians than Custer.
Two captains, believed to be Yates and
Keogh, were the last to die.
The night after the massacre the Indians
were wild with delight. and many were
drunk on whiskey stolen from the whites,
The squaws performed duty as guards for
the camp, and, becoming drowsy, Ridgeley
and two companions escaped, securing po-
nies, and began their long journey home
ward. The party ate game, and laid In the
woods four days to avoid the Indians. On
the way Ridgeley's horse stumbled, break
ing his (Ridgeley's) arm, but the party
finally reacked Fort Abercrombie, and
thence Ridgeley came here. He describes
Sitting Bull as q haf-breed Of large size and
very intelligent, and with peculiar gait in
his walk. F y ,:asa,
RESPECT TO NJ. O.lKERR's XnMoRY.
NEW YORK, September 9.-The Tammany
Hall General Committee met tonight and
passed resolutions expressive of respect and
reverence for Michael C. Kerr, late Speaker
of the House Of Representatives, and deep
sympathy for his family and friends in their
affliction. Also, that the lifelong services OF
that distinguished statesman, his purity OF
life and conduct, his intelligent and conf
dent course as legislator, and his fitness as
q leader, as evinced by his selection to pre-
side over the first Democratic House OF Re
presentatives assembled in eighteen years,
are worthy of grateful recognition by the
Democracy.
EXECUTION OF A MURDERER.
ROCHESTER, n. Y, September 8.-Eigh-
mey, the 0&s-C Corners murderer, was exc
cuted at Eanandaigua to-day. This morn
ing twoiof the brothers Of the prisoner pre-
sented themselves and desired to embrace
him. The prisoner refused the request,
fearing it might unman him. When asked
il he had anything to say he replied, ~
have;;" and asked for 3. +. Webster, who
appeared before him. He listened at
tentively to Eighmey, who said: Mr.
Webster, and fcllow-cltizens OF Onta-
rio county, the people have to look
to you for my being here in this place
have done, and you will have to bear In
mind that you brought me to this. You
and Mrs. Crandall talked to me, and now
have to suffer the penalty and you go free.
You know what I say Is the truth. I forgive
you and Mrs. Crandall. Always think Of 1t.
That is all have to say"
Mr.. Webster attempted to reply, but the
sheriff refused to allow him to doso. When
the moose was adjusted Eighmey again de-
clared the guilt Of the parties named. In
fifteen minutes he was pronounced dead.
TRAMPs ARRESTED FOR PASSING COUNTERFEIT
MONEY.
NEW YORK, September 8.-Antonio An
deal and Antonio Malatisda, two Italians
having the appearance OF tramps, were ar
rested to-day for passing counterfeit ten
dollar bills Of the Lafayette National Bank,
Indiana, and the National Bank OF Rich
mond, Indiana. They were held for trial.
The authorities think 1t probable that these
two are portion OF gang OF counterfeiters
which was discovered and broken up some
time ago in Indiana.
MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.
LOUISVILLE, September 8.-General
Thomas II. Ruger arrived here Thursday,
and to-day assumed command OF the De
partment OF the South, relieving General
Pennypacker, who will leave tomorrow for
New York barracks, there to Join his regi-
ment-SiXteenth infantry.
RAILRoAD-TICKET AGENTS CONVENTION.
NEW YORK, September 8.-The annual
Convention of Railroad-Ticket Agents met
to-day. There are about 100 delegates pre-
sent. A resolution that Centennial tickets
be reduced to one full fare to New York
and Philadelphia and return was referred
to committee of fifteen.
WASHINGTON ITEMS.
WASHINGTON, September s.--The Post
master-G General has returned to Washing.
ton. II ,,, ,:.& a
The President has approved the appoint
ment OF Pitkin to succeed Packard as mar.
shall OF Louisiana. ..-.-...-
THE YELLow-FEvER IN SAVANNAH.
SAVANNAH, September 8.-The yellow-fe.
yer interments since last report, IL; total
interments, 16. s{ ts ,s..s,si.g,:s,I. .s a.
$50, ,ARTILLERY RECRUITS: ;d..ii1 -lst
|. FoRr MONROE, September s.-Fffty re
cruits arrived here to-day for assignment to
duty at the artillery school. e ,''.
.sa.a ., FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
b REPORTED ARREST OF BOSS TWEED. !, /.
LONDON, September 8.--A dispatch from
Madrid received here says, William NJ.
Tweed has been arrested at Yigo., .s.t.g
| a telegram to the Reuter- Company con-
firms the arrest, Of. Tweed, with details.