The New York herald., 1876-09-17


charges which drovo tho Sioux from those points
from which their fire annoying. They both
made rapid explorations Of tho hills to gather up stray
ponies that they should not bo secured by tho lnd
ans. In these they had many pistol encounters with
the Indians and forced them to retire repeatedly The
did
KILLED AND woUxpyD.
In the asten as the village there had been
eral casuAlnss among our troops follows:-
Private A Nadburry. alias "weaso," was killed by
bullet in the head and in tho body.
Charles Foster, wounded severely.
sergeant Kirkwood, wounded.
Augustus Dorm. severely wounded
Lieutenant A. H Won Lenswitx, severely wounded
in the knee, q evening
Sergeant Edwards Glass. severely wounded In tho
right arm
Corporal Edward Nackeman. slightly wounded
Private William Dubois, slightly wounded.
HOLDING THE POSITION
Colonel Mills took and occupied every point used BY
the enemy annoy troops and caused rife pits to
be dug with the only shovel which had been brought
was placed In charge Of one. with two In it, on
one Of the ridges overlooking tho village while another
was advanced to point beyond which serves
outpost
Most of tho lighting had ceased when the up
At four O'Clock . second courier was sent back,
mounted on . strong Indian pony hasten General
Crook Two soldiers and myself volunteered 10 90,
and one OF thetormer was selected. The village
occupied by the soldiers but not until the Indians
were driven from steep hill commanding its approach.
The booty was safely Inspected and removed
slorx TIRED OF YIGurNG
Lieutenant Crawford was sent with nine cavnrymen
to charge them the braves holding the hilsides and
while he was making q circuit through q hollow to
escape observation they opened conversation with
our interpreter by shouting overturss 10 q
truce Stabbcr, a chief said, II am tired
of fghting; have had enough Of 1t this sum-
mer; want 60 to agency again." He was interrupted
by tho approach Of Crawfords party who up the
mountain cheering and received volley. They killed
two Indians with their pistols. The walls Of the
squaws who were hidden In the hill were hoard At
intervala
UNEXPECTED FOOD FOB THE TROOPS
Tho pack train led into the village and loaded
with 900 pounds Of dried meats and fruits found
there The lodges were full Of splendid robes, bead
work. deer and elk SKINS guns, ammunition. saddles.
&c, &C Bot trophies Of far moro significance were
thero Colonel Mills took from a lodge the
auIpox cusrxR's CAVALRY,
Tho overcoat of slaughtered officer of the Seventh
cavalry found and several saddles Of oftroopers killed
on the Little Horn whilo the horses tho hero bore
tho mark of the devoted regiment.
CERTIFICATES OF LOYALTY.
The letters which quote, found the bodies, are
an ironicai commentary on Indian policy
SPOTTED TAiL AGENCY. Jan. IA, 1875
The bearer OF this stabber belonging to this agency
will travel visit his people, He will
shs agency within ninety days. without disturbing any
white II ho needs any little thng you will not
''' - 60 f. G. BOUCHER
wnIrEsSosx AGENCY, D. T., Fep., 1874
To ANY uxrrRD srArgs INDIAN AGKSr-
This is to certify tnat Charging Crow, Indian be-
longing to Santees band is true man to terms OF
treaty and all his influence with people do
right cneerfuly recommend him to favorable con.
sidsration q: all Yours. respectfully.
E. A. HOWARD,
United States Indian Agent
CROOKS ARRIVAL
Tho courcrs sent to Crook met him ON his march.
He hastencd forward fast his jaded and hungry
troops could como. For days the ncsh Of horses
has been issued them for food. Al noon the column
appeared and gladdenod the eyes of Colonel Mills and
his detachment who instantly expectant
of an attack by the Indians In forco. Firing had
ceased except occasional shots from the the
ives. side of tho village where It supposed
gle wounded Indian lay, determined TO
DxARLr.
During the morning soldiers had been killed by shots
from tho ravine General Crook determined to catch
tho Indian alive and caused tho interpreter mako
promise Of liio to him. Buletswcro tho only reply.
Soldiers posted behind him the opposite bank had
poureo their FIRE into ravne for hours bu, still the
Indian gun sencsd Passing from the ridge to
tho village soldiers were saiuted by bullets Troops
we're depoycd below the mouth OF tho ravne to mako
the approach cautiously. They crawlod, with loaded
guns Bullet alter bullet sent over their heads
IRON the depth OF tho ravine and they
RETURNED SILENCE
the nre The excitement, spread through the camp
and the mouth OF the rAvine became tho focus Of
crowd Several officers joined the siesc the strong
holdo~as approached by hundreds OF eager soldiers
under the deusion that they 70 see an Indian.
made prisoner
sCRfRIsE.
Hitherto only single shots had como from within
but suddenly there volley sent through tho
approaching troops which caused an ndseribablo rush
away from the spot, and the widest confusion rogncd
Tho rAvine was full of Indians, who, snsr the arst