The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-06

and Jack They are quite intelligent fellows. thona-
very different in appearance. stature physique tsa
permanent and manner Douglass Is rather - oF1--
about live feet seven inches in heishi--' me
decidedly German east OF counter .nce. Hi com.
pexion is rather darker than most or MS irp' an"
his hair was cut quare around IN hls 4. cA J"sl
low the ears, with the customary lohs ocAs
on each side of his face. interviewer with SLIPS OF
otter skin, tanned with the fur on. (lhey al wear
this ornament and appear to have some suPs'ssf
ton in connection with it; but they We're not dis
posed to expain.l He had small gilt earrings wore
a low crowned, common black felt hat, ana dressed
like white man, except that his brooches were BUCK
skin. He had pair of shoes such rs the govern
ment issues to the infantry. So far / could see
he was entirely unarmed. He spoke English very
mperfectly, but appeared 10 be good natured.
though decdedly taciturn ana thoughtful. Even
people he said less than any Of the party,
and what he said was in low tone anu III snort
paragraphs; lie impressed Inc as having con.
siderable ability, though not rs being as intelligent
Jack. This. however. may be due To the different
of mis- lieutenant and the tact that the latter
has travelled lar East as Boston, while Douglass.
believe had then never crossed the Missouri.
Jack is far more the typical Indian than has leader
Some five feet ten or eleven inches IN heiS straight
and slender. but strong and snewy. He has mar
row forehead, prominent. hooked nose, protruilng
cheek bons. large brshi black eyes ana ~
His straight black hair falls IN prorusion over hls
shoulders and he wears large hoop earrings and
sil medal about three inches III diameter. which
presented TO him by the government ana OF
which he is very proud. One edge OF it is deeply
fired at him by piah. His eyes flashed
he spoke OF it. and he suggested purpose OF re-
turning the compliment whenever suitable oppor-
tunity should offer. Another article which he par
ticuary prizes is pipe of polished red stone, which
he said was captured from the Sioux. He carries it
in an ornamented bucks kin and cleans it with
the utmost tenderness every timeit Is smoked. He
was dressed in complete suit OF buckskin, but wore
q black SLOUGH hat and u white mans coat over his
other garments. He is something oil dandy and
had good deal ornamental work on his clothing as
well his pipe and gun cases embroidered with
colored porcupne quilts and beads He was armed
with a first rate Winchester rifle and his belt was
full of cartridges His pose and manner are dsnihed
and graceful and he is exceedingly joyia in dispo-
stion though serious, thoughtful look comes into
has eyes when he is ut business. He knows more OF
the world than his fellows, and consequently re-
specs and fears the white man more He talks Eng
sh quite well and likes to talk. From him and Mr..
curtis | obtained many of the facts have stated
and much Information about the tribe.
Douglass and Jack did most OF the talking for the
Indians and both of them seemed to to sincerely
desire peace. The latter, however. was most en-
phatic. lie said it was useless for the Indians to
fight the white man. for they would certainly get
the worst of 1t III the end, and think he fully
appreciated whit he said He had wit
Messed the great extent and power of our
people. and seemingly prohted by what he
| saw. They both had great desire Ito talk" when
the settlers were assembled and Curtis told me
were considered great orators home. But what
they said WAS anything but oratorical or eloquent
to be at peace and live friendly terms with
the white man; that they would do
all in their aea to the to esr no friendly
hold them responsible for the conduct OF Washing
ton and Piah. and their band of ''renegades. be-
cause they belonged another section nation,
over which the White River chiefs had no authority
or control. The ideas werefew. and were repeated
again and again. ut n tedious length, until tho
got tired of talking Their style of delivery
was monotonous and their enumeration drawing
FEELING AMONG THE SETTLERS
The feeling OF the settlers toward the White River
Utes was very friendly. and they were disposed to
repose more confidence in them than the events OF
the past lew weeks would seem to warrant. After
consultation of two or three hours mutual under
standing reached which had the honor OF put
ting on paper for the contracting parties. 1t
agreed that the Indians should not come into the
PARK to hunt but might come and CO. either to trade
| or to pass to Denver and the PLAINS when
they chose. with the understanding. however. that
| should a band or Indians travelling in the park
| come upon q white man. they should malt
no was observed and one of their number advance
| alone and inform him who and what they were and
where they were going. And further, that. far
practicable. none Of the tribe should come into the
park. unless accompanied by one personally known
to the settlers. The object of this was that any
white man who should meet band OF In
dams would ut once. by their compliance
to be friendly White River Utes. and dismiss any
rising apprehensons for his safety Another article
| OF the agreement that Colorow and his band
should be exempted from the right to enter tho
park and should be kept by the chiefs from so do
fore it was acccded to by the Indians. He had
made himself obnoxious tot no settlers by
his impudence and tyranny. He took delight
in suddenly appearing ut cabins In the absence
OF the men, and Frightening the women and children
by his antics. and compelling them to cook and per-
form other mental services for him. He was loud
mouthed and boisterous aud frequently threatened
violence. although believe he had never actually
the reluctance OF the chiefs to agree to keep
HIM away arose from their anticipated
bev in were astaa what .hey ' would
| do IL any ono should kill Coorow, they anwered
that they supposed they should have to have man
for him. They finally told that other
condition would the consent be given for any OF the
tribe to come into the park. aud that II Colorow
him at sight. This ended their opposition. and tho
agreement was concluded.