The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

cost soon as they are again brought to stand
STILL Orders are just given to follow on rapidly and
from the known determination and expert
ence Of Colonel Evans, as well as the
experience and energy of General Crook.
who is very much chagrined at the manner in which
the Cheycnnes have eluded capture thus far, your
correspondent has doubt but that before this will
be received decisive step will be taken to close the
race and make finish.
POSSIBLE ADDITIONS THE HOSTILE FORCES.
This is felt to be very important here in the
command. as there is bare possibility that If the
fighting Cheyennes are allowed to remain out
much longer in the attitude of resistance they will
Indians. who moving. the rumor is among our
camp followers to render assistance to the few des-
perste warriors trying to overcome. thus far
without avail 1t is scarcely credible but the belief
soldiers posts during the dark hours Of last night.
IN THE oGALLALA CAMP-RED CLOUDS BANDS
FIRM FRIENDS OF THE wHITEs-s1oUx SCOUTS
TO FIGHT THE CHEYENNEs.
[BT TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PINE RIDGE AGENCY !
Near White Clay Greek. Neb.. Jan. 81 1879.
It was seriously apprehended that tho Ogallals
Sioux in and about here under the chief Red Cloud
would be found in state bordering on Your
for himself what the true condition Of
feeling. The indications and expressions abroad
were most discouragng. and opinions Of the best in
formed from Fort Robinson to Camp Sheridan and
coinciding in forecastng certainty of trouble from
the Sioux at least limited darky that things were in
bad Ak. The centre Of the camp reached after
riding through about half Of the principal head
consider the proposition Of furnishing fifteen scouts
which Lieutenant Dodd, United States Army. wanted.
to pursue and hunt out the hostile Cheyennes.
Everybody about the agency was unanimous in the
conviction that ground whatever existed for the
apprehension that any OF the ogalala scouts would
join in tribal movement for the warpath. on &C
count of the. punishment administered to
the Cheyenne captives in their late night
escape though they intermarried and otherwise
connected with the Cheyennes. The traders. well
as the government employees. wore of one mind that
no thought OF organizing war party had entered
the minds Of any considerable number Of the Ogal.
lalas A few known GROWERS. were ugly; others
not many. had black paint on their faces. while
again with some there was q threatening scowl and
look Of grief.
AGENT IRwM's yRIaHr.
Red Cloud and Agent Irwin were absent The lat
ter was said to be the only frightened man on the
reservation. and those in consultation with him
before his sudden departure. accompanied by his
family. spoke sympathetically as to his dis
tress and want of nerve in what he pro-
nounced . dangerous state Of affairs. No one
was found. an exhaustive inquiry. to coincide
with him. His infrmity seems to be such
a. to mako him leave his agency even when trouble
is mooted, though his assumptions in public arc
that he alone controls the Sioux intractables Care
full inquiry produced corroboration of the story
he gave out to the assembled officers at Fort Robin
son that Indian was lurking within three feet OF
him during the night Of the 18th. with drawn dag
ger. On the contrary. several Indians offered to
guard him, to quiet his terrors.
FEELING IN THE CAMP.
The principal men and young bucks seen by
your correspondent and freely talked with. The
most said in any way unpleasant was in reference
TO the killing Of Cheyenne women and children by
the military. great deal Of paint has been dis
trbuted of late by the traders and both bucks and
squaws are completely covered with it now. The
latter. gayly dressed and colorcd to the eyes.
ponies It may be set down confidently. for tho
present at least that nothing to break the peace
tho shape of an organized movement will be at
tempted by the Ogalalas. This. Of COURSE will not
and restless bucks going ont in the ncighborhood
for plumber or other warlike acts which
cannot be prevented by the conservative old
chiefs and head men. Tho only wariko act
Throo Bears soldier chief. by two Chcyennes
late st night. He had been conspicuous in finding
and capturing their band when in the sand hills.
he fred several shots ut them while they run
ming on. There arc Of the fugitive Chcyenncs.
doubtless now the Sioux camp. but they cannot stir
mp any contention. The acting agent. Ben Tibbcts,
says no trouble need be expected from tho Sioux.
This relieves both military and civilians hcreabouts
of great anxiety The Sioux, general thing. are
behaving splendidy. At nrst they objected to fur
nshing scouts. but afterward offered more than
were wanted American Horse opposed IL. but after
ward sent his son.
GENERAL CROOK RLrcrrING FACTS AS TO WHO
Is Observation-Disclosures FUorTIvEs WELL SUP
Piled WITH ARMS, AMMUNITION AND roop-
THEIR PREPARATION Fon FLIGHT AMPLE.