American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-12-02
General Sherman's Annual Report.

| WASHINGTON, D. C. Nov. 23-Gen Sherman
in his annual report to the Secretary Of War
says: By the assignment of Maj Gen. Schofel
that Institution is made to equal that Of divisio
command. and West Point should rightfully con
| intendent, as the Commanding General of a De
partment, may exercise all the powers and func
tons Of such commander, especially to orde
General Courts, or disapprove their findings, an
to execute all sentences not specially reserved b.
the Articles OF War to the President and Score
ton to its well established character as literar,
and scientific school. should form the model 70
an army, ana the habits of youth trained therein
should be in exact accordance with what expert
| ence has demonstrated to be necessary for tn
efficient government of an army in the field. Gen
sherman says that the Roadway made under Gen
Schofeld's administration will enable it to tax,
rank among the first educational establishment
THE AGGREGATE FORCE
OF the army now consists of IS ,331 men, all o.
whom are as actively Employed though wal
foot OF the country is under the supervision of
general officer near at hand, with q part of the
army proportional 70 the supposed necessity to
maintain order and peace, whereby the settle
ment OF the country may progress, and civil
officers be enabled to enforce the laws of the
United States. On the
there are no hostile Indians, but troops have
been actively employed aiding United States
protecting the weak against the prejudices Of
the strong. In the frequent cases Of civil elec-
tnebe uutles call the highest qualities OF
frmness and prudence. and am sure the be-
havior Of troops in every instance has command
ed the respect of all men. The care and preser-
is chief duty of the troops The chief military
events Of the year have transpired in the
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSOURI,
years, and still continues. am not yet in pos
session Of Gen Sheridan's report. but, in antici-
else account Of some Of the chief events as eath.
cred from reports and letters received during
their progress. In the
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
the troops under Gen. Augur have been shifted
from place to place. in aid of the civil authori-
ties under the same state of facts as in the De,
have always used their power with consum-
mate discretion and good Judgment.
ON THE TEXAS FRONTIER
especially the Mexican border-has long existed
an unsatisfactory condition of affairs. Civil war
each faction has at times sought an asylum on
General ord's letters and reports. there
robbery by small bands Of Mexicans s and 1n ol
dams, who Cross to the Texas side, commit
Ser &c
where they are comparatively free from punish
ment and pursuit from our troops. who rarely
hear OF the raid until it Is too late to intercept it,
believe no one supposes the authorities Of the
National Government OF Mexico can be privy to
red in spite of the better people on both sides
of the border There are now in Texas two reg
iments of csvalry--the sth and loth-which win
mum standard; also three regiments Of infantry
the 10th. slth andi25th-which are necessarily
hope. with increased activty, shese troops win
suffice to protect the border from incursions
which discourage settlement and are otherwise
very irritating and demoralizing. In the
DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI
the Indians Of New Mexico have been remark
ennes and ArApahoes, located on the reservation
at and near Fort Sill. have been exceptionally
quiet. this summer. though requiring, for rea-
sonable security to the Kansas frontier, pretty
strong garrisons at Forts Sill, Elliott. Dodge and
Supply, and small garrisons along the Arkansas
River and Kansas Pacific Railroad.
THE WAR WITH THE SIOUX.
The chief events to which Gen. Sherman refers
after giving detailed history concerning late
expeditions against them. and the death Of Gen.
Custer with his command. etc. Gen. Sherman
River for Fort Peck. with four companies Of his
who is reported by the surrendered chiefs 70 have
clipped out with thirty lodges Of his own special
ollowers during the retreat down Bad Route
Peck or the British Possessions. Col. Miller re-
,orts his purpose to replenish his supplies, and
o the death. Gen. Crook reorganized q new
column at Fort fetterman, with which he left on |
2a Of 0staSf for e early EAR
lis last dispatch on this subject. uses this
uccessful, of which 1 do not doubt, the |
;ioux war and all other Indian wars in |
his country OF any magnitude will beover for |
ver." The arrangements made for hemming in |
nd capturing the remainder of the hostile Sioux |
Turing the winter must result in comparative or |
omplete success. Meantime no change can be |
tempted this year at the Agencies, but trust |
ext year all the Sioux nation will be compelled |
0 remove to the Missouri River, near fort Ran
all, where they can be guarded and fed at one
alf the present cost, and where. il there be any
nance to civiize them. the opportunity, will be
ar better than in their present scattered Agen-