The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-09-28

obtain bv fraud whaI they failed 10 secure
bv .orce. therefore, be II
R.-olyed. By the soldiers and .ilors OF
III. United States, in convention a. assembled.
that the American nation is tie creature OF
God and the people; that it is worth all
the sacrifices we have made or cal make !;
and that its value can only be mes sured oy
what we, the people, are ready to give Tor
it
Resolved, further, That the destiny Of
this country for good il committed to the
Republican party, an organization OF Tree
men. 10 perfect and secure, for all time, the
absolute fruition Of our labors and our sui
ferings.
Resolved. further, That the Democratic
organization, headed by Tilden and Hen.
bricks. is bad and base representation OF
the American people; that it is unsound on
the cardinal question OF lie or death to the
republic; that it is the same party which
in 1864, by its platform, denounced and de-
MED the success OF the var; that IT has no
sympathy to-day except from the men who
labored against Us and sought TO democrat
ize the nation in the hour Of Its supreme
trial.
Resolved, further, That the hope OF the
industry OF the nation, now prostrateo py
the factious proceedings OF Democratic
House of Representatives, and the bare ap-
prehension Of the ultimate triumph OF the
odious principles of the rebellion, depends
upon the success Of the Republican party,
which alone can restore confidence TO cap
ital and assure to labor constant employ
ment and fair remuneration for honest
work.
Resolved, Further that Il. b. Hayes and
w. A. Wheeler, By their high personal
character, their distinguished public SER
vices, their unwavering devotion TO human
liberty and equal rights, are ft leaders OF
the great party which saved the nation, and
is destined TO preserve 1t, and fhat we
pledge 10 them our full open and manly
support.
The following telegram was received:
CoLuMBUs, Ohio, September 2l.-Io Zen.
Edwin +. Noyss, Chairman OF the Folders
Convention: / am grateful to my comrades
of the Union army assembled at IndIanap-
oils, for the hearty greeting. The men who
maintained the cause Of nationality and
freedom on so many battle fields, are not
willing to see the results OF the war lmPer-
illed by neglect or misconduct at the ballot
box. This example will be very influential
with all intelligent and patriotic people.
TSipned T. Il. HAYES.
O.her letters and kilograms from various
distinguished persons we're read, after which
speeches were made by Gen. Harrison, Col.
Bob Ingersoll, Gen. Tuttle, and others,
when, at p. a., the convention adjourned
until tonight. Before dark the people be-
gan TO assemble along the line OF march
designated for the torch-light procession.
The streets in the central part OF city are
being densely packed with surging crowds
who cheered the different companies pass
ing to the general rendezvous. Many
hotels and other buildings are handsomely
illuminated.
INDIAN NEWS.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, September 20.-The news
received at the military headquarters, to-
day, were as follows:
aOa the 10th. John Gross, head chief Of
the Blackfeet band of Sioux, was arrested
by the United States militia, for extending
bis influence to prevent the hostile bands
from coming in TO surrender, and for special
off.nses. lie will be kept in custody until
the charges against him are investigated
The Indians have become very respectful
and friendly since this arrest.
1t will De remembered that this chief,
John Gross, was, after his arrest, paroled
by the authorlii :, that he might attempt
to secure the surrender of Kill Eagle and
his force This was accomplished, and Kill
Eagles band laid down their arms as al
ready detailed in official dispatches. John
Gross was highly complimented by Gen.
Carlen, commanding at Standing Rock, for
his services. In return, he made an elo-
quent plea for his brethren, and he mo-
rosely handed over a worthless fint-lock
rifle, TO be sent to the "Great Father" 10 to-
ken of Submission.
INDIAN COUNCIL
REDO AGENCY, Nebraska, Septem-
her i9.-Nia Fort Laramie, Sep. 2i.-The
Commission succeeded, to-day, in bringing
Red Cloud and his people to a council
Among the prominent Indians present. were
Red Cloud, Little Mound, Swift Bear, Red
Leaf, Black Coal, White Tail, Sitting Bull,
Pretty Crow, Eagle Dress, Young Man
His-Horses and Quick Bear. |
Many officers from Camp Robinson attend |
ed The council, which lasted two hours
Red Cloud made the first speech, and said |
that he and his people were willing TO give
up the Black Hills country; also, that he
would have some of his young men take a |
Journey to zee the country spoken OF by the |
in the Indian Territory, and if |
they report that it is a good country, that |
his people will so consider, but il they re-
port il bad, they will consider it bad
Quick Bear said when the young men |
got back from that country the Indians |
would want to go to Washington with their
agents, chiefs, and Interpreters, and have q \
talk with the Great Father before going out |
Of this country. Sitting Bull said 81
have got judgment against the agent, if he |
is sure OF tissues every ten days promptly it |
is all night, but if he don't I will go north"
father shook hands with the Great Father on |
country belonged to the Dakotas. was |
brought up in this country to be
a chief; the soldiers have TO con-
cern in this country. Since i have
been here | have tried to do right /; l wish
to tell you plainly, i have been ashamed
ever since the soldiers came here and sai
down; wish you my friends, who have
brains and hearts, to tell my Great Father
what my opinion is and what say. agree
10 the young men going on the journey,
but We are going TO ask of the Great
Father grea; many things. We expect
to have food and blankets as long as we
live. The Great Father has not lived up
10 the promise.
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