The New York herald., 1876-08-03


agency but weeks ago. immediately after receiving
annuities and rations from the government
srurID POLICY.
Nothing could illustrate forcibly the stupidity
OF the administration OF Indian affairs than the facts
which have Just adduced II is well known that the
Cheyennes who remain north Of the Platte River DO SO
in perverse violation OF the wishes OF the government
ana their engagement Their reservation, as well
as that of all tho Arapahoes, is In the
Indian Territory, and they left 1t to escape
the control Of their agent. Their constant employ
mcnt for years has been the generation OF mischief
against the whites whether they possessed grievances
not to justify them Yet their atlation with the
most powerful savage people under tuteagc, with
the danger to be apprehended from it. very palpably
illustrated by warning events has been permitted Tor
long period and has aided greatly in precpitating the
Sioux Could anything be more imbeciie thah
the issuing Of supplies to the Chcyennes, VINO are
the known allies OF the Sioux, while they are oil their
reservation und on that OF the latter? The nhu-
Of the who furnish and forward sup
Plies to the agents the White River Is the secret
OF the feeding and clothing Of the Cheyennos
and Arapahoes 400 miles from their home. The hy
pocrisy OF an inspector like vandcveer and the
pliability OF an agent like Sayue Howard are the
cloak which hc sordid schemes Of Boslers and
McCanns have been executed. The rascally officials
which the government secures, by virtue Of its mig
gardly economy, 10 impersonato TO the Indian the
white mans justice, have brought about the present
hostiliues, although the head OF the military depart
OF the Platte is responsible for having precip-
itated Instead of endeavoring to obviate them
A WINTER CAMPAIGN ARTILLERY.
If the Sioux retreat into the mountains tho cam
pagn will probably be prolonged into the winter, and
artillery will be necessary in the field General Crook
however, has peculiar prejudice against tho utility OF
tb,c Indie thnnnl
in the battle of tho Rosebud it certainly would have
been of great avail
CRooE's RESERVE.
At present those who SEQ him every day and con-
with him, field officers, ignorant Of
his plans they when the expedition was h:st
organized. He to have formed his estimate OF
the Sioux from his experience OF the Apaches, and the
surprise which he suffered June II was the first
awakening from this deiuson. Nothing Is moro GER
tain than that the Apaches are insignificant and con-
temptble in comparison with the Sioux.
COUNCILS
Yet. although stranger to the latter at the begin
ming of his ad stration this department. General
Crook as well as learn, consulted none Of his
subordnates regarding their knowledge of the enemy
whom he about to fight. Many of these gallant
gentlemen had been constantly engaged IN dealing
with the Sioux in their military capacity since 1865
CRAVE CHARGE.
Ever since its departure from Fort Fetterman the
conduct this expedition has been remarkable for the
contempt shown by the general commanding for many
of the fundamental principles OF military policy. One
might have inferred that the enemy against whom We
we're moving was impolent and harmless. The march
has unsuarded the camps have not been compact
enough for the most advantageous delence the scout
ing has been without system; tine troops, although
many of them the recruits have scarcely
been drilled Notwithstanding that they have been Ian
gushing Incidence for nearly two months and the
proximity OF Indians not been taken advantage Of
to strike them blow.
CAMPAIGN WITHOUT RESULTS
The campaign thus far bears close resemblance to
the generalship OF Mcclellan, far results
cerpcd but very diss,mlar from 1t in respect to
military principles.
All these shortcomings, however, may be attributed
to the that boiors 1876 general officer Of the
army had occasion opportunity to learn hoo TO fight
tie Siour. After arming our enemy as well, If
not better than ourselves nced DO
surprised in tournament he may be
overthrowing we him. General Crook has now the
benefit OF experience and accession Of force to enable
him lead victory, and there is reason to hope
that the month OF August will witness decided tri-
umph provided that the Sioux still disposed try
the fortune Of battle
SUPPLIES REACH TERRY
The Crow couriers from General Terry who arrived
on the 2lst said that two steamers had reached his
camp the Yellowstone with troops, horses and pro-
visions His column is probably marching toward as
now.
A COURIER TERRY's CAMP
General Crook despatched messenger named Kelly,
who turned back twice, besct by the Sioux; but he
started third time the 10th and has been
heard Of lie went afoot and was shod in moccasins.
His intention to travel only at night and to lie
concealed in bushes In the daytime He boasted that
ho could walk ity miles between sun and sun. Pcdes
trianism was undoubtedly his best method Of
plishng the journey, as without q horse he could
more easily escape observation and would mako no
trail
The Shoshones wo nourishcd in camp, and seem
in excellent concoit of their fortune. An ally who
maintains them idleness apparently wins their
hearts They wonderfully comfortable novels
with willow saplings and their tvigs and enjoy
with lazy relish.
"SoNH BUf rHH BRAVE" &C.
Twenty Of tho warriors are accompanied by their
squaws and there three maidens who will probably
bcstow themselves upon the bravest trio OF young
braves, so proven in battle
WASHABLE,
the chief of all tho Northern Shosnones. is a man OF
handsome features and imposing stature HIS form is
massive, but symmetricaL His face in profile resem-
bcs that of Beecher, the emotonalst; in front
semblcs that OF Spotted TAIL the chief Of the Brucs,
and his eyes have the same bright and intelligent
TWINKLE mingled with gicams OF benevolent humor.
Contact with civilization seems to have ripened his
originally noble nature. He Is truo friend OF tho
white man, and one who makes his acquaintance
not help believing IN kinshp Of mind between MIN
and pasr sages OF the fortunate Caucasian race
washakie has cultivated his intelligence throughout
his life aud has adapted the language of his tribe
to an alphabet His hair rs silvercd with The hoary
dust OF Sky years, but he looks young If he
had found the Shoshone Sierra Mountain the loun-
tain which Ponce dc Leon sought in vain the land
Of Gowers.
wAsnAKfE