The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-18
SITTING BULL IN MANITOBA.
ONLY SIXTY LODGES FOLLOW HIM-oszrxr1o
OF HIS VILLAGE.

OF HIS VILLAGE.
From tho ST Paul Pioneer Press
Mr. George r. BELL, OF ST Paul, who or two Year,
has occupied civil position in the ranks OF the Cana
dian mounted pol,ce-a body OF several hundred men
who are employed watch the interests and protec,
the people in Western Manitoba-reached 81. Paul on
Saturday last on briei visit Mr. Bell, in company
with MAJOR Walsh and small force oil men, VISITED
the camp OF Sitting Bull about two weeks ago. the
camp being situated the boundary limo about
ninety miles norm Of Fort alsh and about
dred and forty miles from Fort Benton. Tho bloody
old redskin accompanied IN his exo by sixty or
eighty lodges Of his followers though when he crossed
the line his force much larger, probably three
hundred OF his braves having deserted him, some Of
whom returned to their old hunting grounds in Mon
tana and Dakota and others taking up their abode ut
God Mountain, wnere they now ara Mr. Bell spent
some days IN sitting Bulls camp awaiting negotia-
lions between mat Chief and Major Walsh IN regard
to three horses which wore stoles from Canadian
trader, aud the recovery OF when prompted Major
Walsh 10 interview those cxpatrated Indians upon
that matter. the three horses were returned alter
some parley desperate but iruitless effort
on tho part OF sitting Bull trade United states
mules aud other articles ne had Tor Inc stolen horscs
sitting BULBS camp Was full Of trophies Of the victory
seventh cavalry horses, . number Of United S,atcs
mules. cavalry saores and accoutremenss and many
Winchester rifles other hrearms But Tho Indians
entirely destitute OF ammuniton, win no oppor-
tunity OF securing supply, as. tho Canadian au-
these fellows have no intercourse NJ present with
the accommodating traders on tho American sldo.
Buffalo are extremely aoundsnt around sitting bulis
fastened TO poles. and used ~ spears, which
are the buffalo by the Indians, who do up
10 them on their ponies and horses Tho Indians havo
successful thus far In securing all The meal they
require by this mexnA
Major VI alsh IL tho commsndant at Fort Walsh, and
he took OCCASION 70 havc q thorough understanding
with Sitting Bull, who Was plainly told that he and
his could stay Ovcx there only the conoi
hat thav nd
that their professions OF friendship and Of desire
remain at peace were sincerA But they were warned
that they went back again across the ns they would
be prohibited IRON resurning tho British POSSESSIONS
Sitting Bull said no had not oeen over Tho lime snco
he took up his abode in Manitoba; thai he proposed TO
stay there, and that he was anxious 10 cultivate the
most friendly relations with the white mon OF that
section There seems to be strong probability that
sitting Bui's glory has departed and mat since mis-
small band OF followers he will spend the remainder
of his days hunting bulao under tho protection Of
march Of empire tho West, the establishment Of
military posts and ssstemeDt and the construction OF
Inc Pacific railroads, wi ~ lev years tama the wila
Of United States In which savages ike Sitting Bull
exercise thor military genius He shows his
sense, therefore, in retiring carly, while his laures
are fresh and green.
CATHOLIC MISSION 10 THE DAKOTA CHIEF.
[From the Evansville Qnd.l Journal
Tho Right Rev. Albert Martini oil the Catholic Church.
who tells me that he lived for zen years in
your city, left hero some days ago with a party Of
friendly Indians for sitting Bulls camp urge htm
In the name OF the Church como In and peaceably
accept the terms OF tho government Az ne his
pony in his long sable robe, one Of his attendants
carrying white nag with q worked crimson cross.
one was lorcoly .. inc SORES ..ose Gays
converting sword, but never The olive branch No one
has any hopes OF The success OF Father Martins mis-
SION, which he Is allowed 70 undertake as his own re-
uuesl