The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-27

turned 10 camp the Rosebud tho 18th inst, aud
is instructed to patrol the river north Of Fort Buford
and intercept any bands attempting TO cross the
Yellowstone, moving NORTH also TO construct winter
quarters at the mouth Of the Tongue River for ono
regiment Of infantry. Tho steamers Far West and
Josephine Carroll and the Yellowstone havo been
placed his disposal and supplies for tho command
are being rapidly shipped up the river from Buford
Tho Far West and Carroll are to be employed In
patroling tho river General Niles command has been
reinforced BY two companies Of the Seventeenth
fanry and other troops, giving a total OF about 100
men.
General Tcrry's supply camp has been moved to tho
mouth of the Tongue River base Of supplies dur
ing the campaign Tho we'll guarded. and
the supply camp strongly defended. The garrison has
three Gntns guns and several Rodman guns, and the
steamer Josephine has on board three Calling guns for
the garrison. Sharp work may be expected on the
south bank Of the Yellowstone before tho war enda
rux CAMPAIGN UNSUCCESSFUL.
A later despatch dated August %, near tho mouth OF
Powder River, says
The practical failure OF the campaign thus far mado
has caused change In the plan Of operations, and the
government will continue until tho Indians
nre s:bducd and return to their reservations Is al
most assured that tho scout making by tho COM
bncd forces of Crook and Terry will DO unsuccessful
and tho troops will probably return to tho mouth Of
Tongue River tho 25ih inst Tho command will
then rent for another dash. which, II is hoped, will DO
more successful General Miles, winter quarters Will
accommodate 1900 men, and II the troops do
not have q successful engagement with the
Indians before the 18th OF September next
that number will probably DO left the Yellowstone
for tho winter Tho Fifth infantry, under General
Miles, and tho Fifth cavalry, under General Morritt
the two finest regiments in tho SERVICE will remain In
winter quarters and necessary additional numbers
will be kept in quarters Thus tho campaign will be
extended late in tho and II necessary resumed
early the spring. is thought TINT sufficient sup
plies can be forwarded troops before winter scts
In Tho fall campaign will be full OF hardships, but
go dangerous as another seasons murderous work
There arc evidences OF Indians along the Yellow
stone, and every precauton is being taken keep ad
vsed Of their movements, and fight Is not improba
ble Tho troops will occupy she quarters on Tongue
River BY September 20.
CROOK RETURNING HoxA
A still later despatch, dated August q via Bis
mnrck says Crook and Terry amer following tho trail
discovered the 10th. moved thirty miles down the
Rosebud Tho northern trail was abandoned on tho
l4th and the command pursued tho southern trail,
crossed the Tongue River Goose Creek thence ro-
turned to Powder River and followed Il to It's mouth,
where they into camp. and will remain until the
oath. Tho wagon train and all sne supplies a the
mouth Of Tongue River bong shipped 70 tho mouth
Of Powder RIVER and Is Is expected tho wagon train
will reach there morning Tho Indian trail
divcrgcd from tho eas, bank OF Powder River about
twenty miles IRON its mouth, went south again toward
tho Little Missouri whence the command will fol.
low speedily. Tho entire command is short Of sup
plies, and unless otherwise ordered General Terry
will march such troops IS not needed over 70
rort Abraham Lincoln. General Crooks command
will scout toward the Black Hs and via Fort Fet.er.
too ia,e for an extended fold Of operations The
Indians on the Southern trail believed 10 be NOV
Ing toward the agencies, and General Terry will n
possible, intercept them. Tho campaign Is, therefore,
practically closed, unless further Instructions come
from tho Lieutenant General