Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-03-07

mors reached this Post with regard to Nj
Sitting Bulls hostile movements; at til
same time the troops received orders I
hold themselves in readiness for a cam
p;iSn. and on tile Goth inst. a courier al
rived at 2 p. m, from Tongue River
dashing up to headquarters with all speed
and from whence orders were ut once Is
sued for Company's {, d, X. and NJ, 2n'
Cavalry and Company's B. the Corps, ant
part of C., II and F. 2nd Infantry. t" pre-
pare for a campaign; the expedition Il
leave the Post at s a. IN. on the 23rd inst
with thirty days r:,tions. for the Big Bend
on the headwaters of the Musselshell Riv
or. ria Fort Peck. The Infantry to b.
mounted. On the morning Of the 23rd TIN
troops were ready at s a. III.
The command numbered about 800 men
and were delayed in starting until near II
o'clock. in consequence of tile wagon mas
ter of the train being discharged and the
transfers striking on that account. it was
therefore necessary to replace them by
soldier Transfers.
The troops in leaving the Post passed in
review in front Of the officers quarters, the
End Cavalry Band playing something like
1.-The Girl Lett Behind Me- as they pass.
ed.
The Brigade managed to get across the
Big Horn River one mile above the post
by O'Clock, and taking up the march pro-
cecded about one mile and camped for the
night close to a camp of friendly Indians
(Crows.} Everything was going on
with the exception that the poor
dough Boys had considerable difficulty
in keeping their seats during the day.
Several wagons upset in BueIl's Canyon,
before crossing the river, and one man
of II Co. End Infantry broke his arm in
falling from his horse. About l o'clock
4. m. this morning cOuriers arrived in the
camp from Tongue River with dispatches
TO Gen. Buell.. which caused the Command
TO return to the Post and it would not be
were another dispatch received
or similar scout only, it is to be hoped.
IN larger scale. There is no effect with
,ut cause. should consider this agita-
ion attributable 10 Mr. Banning's Bill
low before Congress. 1t would be a Ter
.y-Bulr' stroke fOv a good many in author
ty should it pass. Thirty-two wagons
md pack-trains. under escort left here. af-
er the return OF the command to-day.
With forage Tor Tongue River, Lieut.. Read.
18th Infantry Field \. {. S. and A. A. Q.
1. Fort Custer Command. in charge and
I'LL return in about two weeks for more
upplies.
From what can learn the officers here |
nd men are much disappointed in the Or
er being counternlanded and losing the
pportunity to assist in avenging the Gus
r. massacre. More anon.
February 2Gt,, 1873.
On the Goth ult. Paymasier Major Ar
lnr, U. S. A.. pail the troops ofthc Com
and ut this Post. six months pay. The
Ost WAS not as lively afterwards as
light be expected. large amount in de-
Osits being matk, by the men. so that ac-
,unts for the milk in the cocoanut.
'ould judge Major Arthur paid away
'out $4,000 on this occasion. The Pay
aster remains here and will pay the boys
! or about March LIST, for January ard
e current month.
The contract mails run tri-wcelsly from
lker's Battle Ground, and arrriu. pretty
gularly. Mr.. Borup, the Post Trader, is
Nv Postmaster.
"A detachment OF q men, of the 5th and
Il Infantry. are here us escort to the Pay
'ster. They expect to leave for Tongue
yer on the ID prox. Authority has been ,
;cived at the several posts to re-enlist all
soldiers who have been discharged.
isis move in the right direction.
e'lt. Harry Tiffany, 18th Infantry, is re-
lifting officer of his regiment ut this Post.
have delightful weather and l think
'ee or four days will see the breaking I'D r
the ice OH the river. see the Big Horn s.
'unt;'ins covered with snow, but none
the ground around us. 1t. IIoppin,
Cavalry Provost Marshal for the Post a
de a raid on some citizen gamblers. at Il
&c near BY called, .Sudsv;lle, early in
month. warning them in gentleman :,
way, that gambling was prohibited on -
Reservation. / hope they will take
friendly notice and be guided accord
~, or they may find themselves in the
ativc, for after next pay day, General
I'll, 18th Infantry. commanding the Post
be sure to sift them out.
hear h,any rumors regarding Sitting
IS movements. bat disregard them all.
ink about the middle of May he will be
this side of the line witha large force.
said be has 5000 warriors. do not
TX the number much ovcr-estimated. 1t
be hoped that General Sheridan will
e troops enough in the Department in
e. When the last expedition left this
(:3u Infantry) there were not sutli.
t men left behind to furnish proper
ri, and to perform necessary garrison
y. sincerely trust the rank and file of
army may BIO soon increased to at
5o,OOO men. Ithiak it must come to
eventually. lit not more.) and when
ted tor Immediate action, will not be
'ed for frontier lite us they should be. ,
1t least ak months at some depot in do
States before being sent for duty and
ne field. l sec Mr.. Banning's Bill, now !
re Congress, raises the pay Of nom e w'
nliss'oned officers. AS the matter
Us ut present a private can be on extra 7
receiving exts'. pay. and If carpen- VII
nc can sometimes make more money =
first Sergeant receives for his SER
5, tor tile same period. winch are ar
Us and responsible. Where is the in
'tnents to become non-commissioned
CT now?
Ne End Cavalry Band give free concerts
sionally for the benefit Of enlisted I
/, and play some excellent selections.
pleasant to notice that many officers I
the ladies patronize these concerts.
is rumored that the last expedition