New-York tribune., 1876-10-02
GEN. CROOKS CAMPAIGN,
HIS ARRIVAL AT FORT LARAMIE.

INCIDENTS OF THE MARCU-sHERIDAN AND CROOK
AGGRESSIVE MEASURES.
Fort LARAMIE, Wyoming Sept. 2J.-Ge rocks
staff and escort reached this outpost of 81 alton
yesterday forenoon, simultaneously with the igon
train which was left on Goose Creek nearly two
months ago. In the mess, - of which made one of
fourteen there was one small cotiee-pOt and a Try
ing-pan TO match. There were only two knives and
forks. three spoons and one tin cup apiece when
we left Goose Creek, and before we had been out
two days several of the tin cups were lost. When
the ratons were narrowed down to horse-meat with
ont salt crisis was reached. To meet here the dear
old wagon train with its camp equipage, as well as
TO see a number of houses, was Teassurng. " Ii
never rains but it pours' The most suggestive scene
Of the whole campaign was that witnessed on the
plaza this morning. The entire band of the 9th In
fantry out at the head of large body OF troops
consisting of seven prvates, five non-c0mmssloned
officers, and the officer of the day. The music was
duly appreciated, but it somehow recalled sner-
mans proposition to cut of the head Of the army
instead of the rank and file. For certain period,
during which Gen. Crooks command was doomed 10
linger by the Yellowstone last month, there seemed
to be painful presence of a supertuty OF brga-
ders, and time proved ih' correctness OF tins view
II will require more time stl however, to let by
cones be bygones in this ease The country doubt
less expected 700 nUcn nut III uid IlBHt w 'NF'N
something, and hence these tears
Gen. Sheridan had been here and was gone, hav-
ing started the dav before Yesterday. He went
away quite satisfied with the situation in the De
partmcnt of the Platte. Many Of the officers say
that il ne kept hands of the 9th Cavalry after GEN.
Crook ordered them to Goose Creek In july, there
would have been different tale 10 tell long ero
this II is now considered by every one WHO Is well
informed that Merritt' raid against the Cheyennes
was a very trivial affair IA comparison with the IN
portance OF striking the head and front of the great
hostile band in the Big Horn country, where Gen.
Crook had the gauntlet thrown III his face every
DAY for fortnight Gcu. Sheridan, these critics say
found II very easy to ou-mancuvcr thc Sioux at
range Of 900 miles. The army records show that
he has had about three personal conflicts with the
sayages. while Gen. Crook has had a hundred ot
them. However, Little hills impusiycucss does
not get the better Of his good nature and his
splendid services to his country must never be for
gotten.
As tcleuaphcd to THE TRIBUNE before Cen
Shcrdan's courier reached Gen. Crook ~ the iililS
II was the determination OF the latter to gwng back
into the enemy country as soon aS possible, with
view Of making the most Of TIE iue weather. Gen.
Sacridan's programme would have greatly modified
this plan. and doubtless Gen. Crook presence alone
importance Of continuing to strike while he iron is
hot Merritt has been ordered - return to the war
path. and il is 10 he hoped that he may encounter
tho Crazy Horse band 90 the head Of the Little MIS-
souri, Gem Crook expect, 20 return to the Held
within fortnight. and with a good supply oi
fresh horses and mules 20 ON mp depleted ranks
and "a considerable body of cavalry at Camp Robin
son. under command of Con. Mckenzie of Mexican
border fame, it is possible that the hostile Sioux
may vet Be punished. II il hiutcl in official circlrs
that McE,nzie may at no distant day hc placed IN
e. nund of the Department Of Dakota, head
quarters in the field rcsolutr active officer rs
needed ou or British border. well a. on the Rio
Grludc But Sc shall see what we shall sc' AZ all
events. there o. an cud to al things. and there viii
bc AN end 10 the Sioux war sooner, believe. than
the country is prepared TO believe. There ts Ia the
fret place Il is -afe TO saw an end to the treaty
business there is an end 90 dramatic fororn hopes,
involving the uselrss slaughter of men.