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may your correspondent ask why the mass of horse
men remained idle on the hill while their comrades
were being slaughtered four miles away. The merest
tyro IN military matters knows that the duty of an
officer commanding bodies of troops is 'marcker du1
sons du cononthat is to march in the direction of the
hringand that i'll all regular armies neglect to do
officer. Reno's duty clear lie should
have advanced to the help Of his com
mander and his failure to do exposes
him to the charge of incompctency or
cowardice. That his troops could have reached the
battle field in time to aid Custer proved concusiyey
by the fact stated by correspondent that Boston
miles from the battle field. able Join his COM
mander and die with him. The evidence of Lieu
tenant Mcguire is also conclusive on this point for
cavalry could easily have ridden the four miles
intervening between Reno position on the hill and
the spot where Custer fell in halt an hour. Even
worn ont cavalry horses would have been equal to
such an effort. body OF infantry marching rapidly
could cover the distance in hour.
The statement that Captain Benteen received the
order to hurry up and yet walked his horses until
he formed junction with Reno is also very serious
and calls for explanation from Captain Benteen. In
reading over carefully your correspondents despatch
1t is impossible not to divine that behind the statement
he makes there turks mystery-a terrible mystery,
wnlch the government Is bound to clear up. can
not imagine that any responsible person would dare
to make the statement your correspon lent gave to
the public unless he felt very his facts, and
make good his assertions. In view of all the en-
cumstances made public by the HERALD something
more than an investigation of Major Renos conduct
is mperativcly called for. and that something is a
thorough investigation into the whole circum-
stances of the Battle of the Little Big Horn.
would therefore respect fully suggest humble
American citizen. that the HERALD employ its great
influence to induce and il need be to compel such
thorough investigation into this whole sad business
as must forever set at rest all doubts as to the
sponsibilites of the actors in that appalling tragedy
the massacre of Custer and his brave companions in
An AMERICAN CITIZEN
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SALE OF FINE FLOODED CATTLE.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 16. 1879.
At the Bazaar on South Ninth street this morning
Alfred NJ. Herkness X Co. disposed of large mum.
Der of Jersey and Guernsey cattle and Hampshire
Down rams, imported by Edward p. p. Fowler. Of
the Island of Jersey and Southampton, England.
The attendance large and the bidding at tiiles
quite spirited but the prices realized compare
lively low.
Among the collection OF Jerseys offered and dis
posed Of was Rosette I'd. two years old. which was
purchased by J. f. Rdgway, of this city. for t3cO:
Rebecca. one year old bought by G. volmer, of Ger
mantown. for s235: Violet two years old. by J. II.
Gushing. of New York. for s2l5; Michot I'd. i've
years old by Mrs. NJ ~ Rogers OF this city, for $500;
verichecz Pride, by Dundas Lippincott Of Philadcl-
pha, Tor $3.50; Adcline, two years old, by J. T..
Phillips, of Baltimore. Nd, for $500 Magdalcne.
ten months old by James Mooney Philadelphia. for
S205 Mabel. seven months old by J. II. Gushing. OF
New York. for St95: Mignonne nine months old. by
J. H. Rdgway. Philadelphia, for $500; Duchess, two
years old. by Alfred Baker of Atlanta. Ca tor s300
Patience. four years old, by William Barnett. of Lion
vile. Pa for $3.50; Cleopatra three years old. by
William II. Bullock, of Philadelphia. for 1915. and
Belle OF Beaumont two years old. for siG0. 20 8. G.
Kent. of West Grove. Pa. There were also the Jer-
sey bulls Ameer. eighteen months old. and Beacons-
field. eleven months old the former to James Young.
of Mddlctown Pa. for s215 and the latter for SEA
to s. NJ. Burnham, of Connecticut
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IN MALE ATTIRE.

"will you tell me where I can get place to sleep
to-nightY' said peasant-faced.- neatly dressed
young person in male attire TO Officer Cody OF the
steamboat squad at pier No. &c. last evening when
the longshoremen working on the p.crs were
leaving for their homes; IL have Just
come from Everett, Mass. this afternoon,
and in search of work" The officer
had some doubts as TO the OF his qucstioner,
whose company he requested at the Twenty scvcnth
precinct station house. There tho stranger said she
secure work readily. She said her name was
Madgc Rvas and her age fifteen years. Her parents
dead and she had been living with acquaint-
ances in Everett. She was locked ND over night.
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HELP FOR AN ACTORS FAMILY.

BROOKLYN. E. D.. Jan. 10, 1879,
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
have read an account lin the HERALD Of Tuesday,
Of the destitute condition of the family of w. +.
Osborne the old English actor In New York usually
if actor of note dies the members of the profession
generously to the aid of their families and give
them assistance. but this gentleman being Of past
generation, though fine actor. doubt ID in danger
of being forgotten. propose. therefore. If
sponsible party parties will come forward and pay
for good hall. and the advertisement necessary
for evenings entertainment to give q dramatio
reading at such place may be designated by
mittee, the proceeds TO go TO Mr. Osbornes family.
hope that this idea will be the of other sim.
liar ones. CHARLES b. EDWARDS.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

The Foy sisters are drawing excellent audiences a
the Globe.
1t is not generally known fact that Signor Panta
leoni the baritone who is in such favor at Booth
Theatre member of the opera company in
which Miss Cary made her debut. If the artists are
in good condition Carmen" will be given tonight
by the Strakosch Opera Company.
1.-THE Colleen Bawn" will be produced Monday
at the Grand Opera House with scenery and eff
fects. The engagement of Mr.. Dion Boucicault has
proved of the dramatic events of the season.
He will appear Myles Coppaleen for the first
time in several years. Miss Ada Dyas will play Ann
Chute and Miss Rose Osborne Ely OConnor.
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THE MAJOR RENO INQUIRY.
THE CRoss-ExASfINATroN OF LIEUTENANT WAL
LAcE-'I REMEMBER NOTHING OF SINGLE
ACT OF cowARDrcE ON THE PART OF MAJOR
RESo"-rHE MEETING With GENERAL TERRY
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

The Major Reno investigation was reconvcncd hero
this morning. Tho miraculous manifestations of
memory on the part of the reporters who have sun.
piled almost verbatim report of the investigation
though allowed to take no notes. induced Mr. Gilbert
TO suggest to the Court. this morning. in most
courteous and dcfcrcntia that the press had
published very full reports of the proceedings which
were in the main correct. but which. owing to
the method TO which the representatives of
the press necessarily had to resort to securing
these facts several errors crept in. some of
which we're to be deprecated both in relation TO the
witness and the officer trial. As these reports got
to the public far in advance of anything the Court
might eventually have to report, were read with r
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THE COUNT IN NEW ROCHELLE

The Count Joannes gave representations of various
Shakespearean characters in the Town Hall Of
New Rochelle last evening. supported by Miss Avona
Jones Fairbanks. fair audience attended and some
very comical tricks played the Count and the
night of great hilarity among the boys
of New Rochelle. The Count administered
several severe rebukes to his audience and
quit the stage for time, but ultimately returned.
The letting down of several curious objects the
stage fastened his final exit but after the show he
was treated to a splendid banquet at the Huguenot
Hotel by some of the best citizens of the town and
evening.
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A BAL MASQUE PROHIBITED.

There was masked ball announced to take place
at Turn Hall last evening. and number Of
tho denizcns Of the ncighborhood went
thcrc in all tho glory of costumes and
in all the mystery Of dominocs But
Captain Mccullough strictly prohibited the affair. He
stationed himself and number of officers at the
entrance. and galants and ladies fair had TO mount
the stairs and rotate in the may waltz with un-
covered faces.
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ASSAULTED BY ROUGHS.

QuEDrc. Jan. 10. 1870
Late last night party OF fifteen roughs hired carl.
olcs and after driving through different parts of tho
city visited Aain's tavern. in the suburbs. After
ransacking tho tavern they drove TO Pains. where
dance was in progress In Mr.. Tremblay's residence
Being refused admttancc they broke In the door and
severely mal,rcatcd Mr.. and Mrs. Tremblay, the
man especially being badly cut about the head and
face. lremblay's ante mortcm deposition taken
this afternoon. One Of his assaants, named Psquet.
has been arrested.
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CHARLES FIGHTERS SUIT.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. IT, 1879.
On Tuesday last warrant was issued by Justice Of
of the Peace Pugh. of Doylestown, AFFIDAVIT
sworn to by Charles Fechter the actor. charging
Colonel A. X. Mcclure, editor of the Times, of this
city. with having uttered malicious libel against
him. The warrant was brought to this city and in-
dorsed by Magistrate Smith, whose constable this
afternoon waited upon Colonel Mcclure. The editor
accompanied him to the magistrates Office and gave
bonds in 5000 appear for trial at the February term
of the Bucks County Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-17
THE BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIG HORN
REASONS WHY CONGRESS SHOULD INvEsTI-
GATE THE CONDUCT OF THE ACTORS IN IT.
Nrv v,pv Tan 1870

REASONS WHY CONGRESS SHOULD INvEsTI-
GATE THE CONDUCT OF THE ACTORS IN IT.
NEW York, Jan. Is, 1872
To THE EprroR OF THE HERALD
read with interest the despatch of your correspon
dent from Fort Lincoln. dated September 20. 1876
republishcd in the HERALD of Tuesday. the 18th ins
audi in view of the serious statements therein ade
public. am at loss TO understand why official in
vestigation into the circumstances attending the
of the gallant Custer and his comrades has
been long delayed by the United States govern
ment. The subject Is one well calculated to
interest the American people, and the questions
and doubts which IL suggests such call for
investigation the most thorough and complete. It
seems TO ms inexpcabc that honorable men could
consent for ono moment to lie under the weight Of
accusations so grave as those your correspondent
formulates; yet more than two years have been al
lowed to pass by Major Reno and Captain Ben.ccn
without any effort being made on their part to re-
move the serious stain which rest on their char
actors soldiers II the allegations made alleged on
tho strength of information furnished by their brother
officers. be not disprovcd. No more grave charges
could be made against soldier than those your cor
respondent made publicly in 1876 In his despatch
he states that Reno abandoned the post in the attack
ntrusted to him, and thereby set tho whole force of
the enemy free to fall on Clusters immediate COM
mand; that when the companies under the command
of himself, Bcntecn and Captain McDougal
ccntrated he remained inactive while his COM
mander was being massacrcd four miles
away. This latter statement is evidently COR
rect monstrous IL must SEEM from
the evidence OF Lieutenant Mcguire. published in
your columns in Wednesdays issue, and the state
ment by Lieutenant de Rudo that few minutes only
elapsed from the time he saw Custer and his division
pass before Renos retreat 10 the blu began. Now II
must be evident that terrible blundcr, if nothing
worse. was made in not following Clusters
trail as soon Bcntecn's and Rcnos di
visions formed junction. Yet your corre-
spondent states, the authority OF Colonel
Weir. that effort was made 10 join Custer
though the sounds Of firing were distinctly heard
for 80 space OF time calculated at two hours7t We'll
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ADJUSTMENTS.
TERRACE GARDEN-THE yoRKvILLE MAENNER-

TERRACE oARDEN-THE YoRKvILLE MAESNER-
CHOIR
complimentary entertainment to the Yorkvills
Maennerchcr given at Terrace Garden last night
in which this society of sixty members. Mr.. George
s. Weeks. Mr.. S. A. Walker. Mr.. L. Hasse. Mr. A.
Lederhaus. AIr. Fraenkel aud Miss Roemer. with
full orchestra, participated. The temperature
or the auditorium was scarcely above the freezing
point but this did not chill the warmth of the genial
audience assembled in the greeting extended the
performers. The male chorus gave three-part songs
for the first time. One of these, "Der Guate Rath."
by T. KoslIat i'll the Swiss patos, proved "a unique
and pleasing composition. The chorus under Charles
H. Hauschel showed excellent training albeit IT'S exc
cution somewhat rough. vaudeville in Ger
man. ''Sachsen in Prcussen, was received with espe
cal iavor, notwithstanding that the singing moro
earnest than artistic. There were encores for the
soloiss, and abundant applause attended every num-
Der rendered. The "side show on the right of the
ball wSs quite well patronized as the entertainment
proper. Snd the performers and their hearers evil
IDENTITY enjoyed the offerings of the evening" in spite
OF the freezing temperature of the room.
''ETGoLETro' -BooTH's THEATRE.
Giida, daughter of Rgoetto Miss Maria Lta
Mi;asdasn sister Of sp@n!Insile sgno,a ';amber,i
Duke of Mcntova .Signor Lazarni
sparafuee bandit Mr. George a Comfy
Count Montcrone Signor Ferraro
Marnello courtier Signor Tagapietra
Verdi's dramatic opera of "Rigoletto'' was pro.
duced last night at Booths Theatre Notwithstand-
ing the incemency of the weather it attracted
dience that fully entered into the spirit of the enter
tainmcnt. The opera is full of beautiful numbers.
and by of their familiarity in many house
holds almost every listener is sclfconstituted
critic. that when applause is spontaneous and
general it last evening, it is fair inference
the artists their respective parts with
credit and that the music of the composer salts
factorily interpreted.
Miss Litta appeared in character, and both
sang and acted admirably. Her fine voice has not
been heard to better advantage since her New York
debut Signorta Galimberti with her rich contralto
personated Magdalen, and showed that she much
at home the operate the concert stage. The
strong artistic effects of the evening. however
made by Signor Pantaeoni. whose voice was in
thorough accord with the spirit of the music,
and whose action emphatic that
at tho end of the third act he and Litta
four five times recalled before the curtain.
Signor Lazarini the Duke Mr. George A. Comfy q
bandit and Sgnor Tagiapietra each represented their
parts artistically. Miss Lancaster Giovanni like
wise deserves a word of favorable comment. Taken
all in all the opera was q success and Mr. Strakosch
is entitled to credit for the happy manner Of its
presentation.
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TROY AND BOSTON RAILROAD.

EXPENSES AND EARNINGS DURING THE LAs1
YEAR.
ALBANY. n. Y, Jan. l6. 1872
The Troy and Boston Railroad Company have sens
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y
with fastcnings of buffalo and deer hide Old bows
and arrows, torn garments, and hundred things Of
use in savage life, but thrown aside "a supcrfuous
attest the wdness and desperation of the bold stroke
for liberty. the whole resembling what might
be the scene on q ships deck when everything is
left lust before the na hour Of wreck and hopeless
ness. Under tho plsnks had been concealed the
Indians rifles. of the most improved patterns
caibres forty-four and fifty, which were not taken
from them when captured smugglcd in
afterward by squaws or visiting Sioux. who brought
them from where they had been concealed before
surrendering to Captain johnson few months ago.
THE BRAVES.
The officers claim that twcnty-onc braves were
killed DIR. G. v. Pettys, assistant surgeon United
States Army. says he saw fourteen dead There were
forty-nne bucks in all. Four now at Captain
vroom's camp. viz. Hog. Old Grow. Left Hand and
Porcupinc. There Ave here in the guard house
namely. Dig Head. Noisy Walker. Blacksmith tho
Sioux and Stub Foot. These nine. with the twenty
one killed and tho nineteen out, account for the
original total Of warriors
rHE PRISONERS CARED ron
The prisoners are well cared for and fed Captain
VESSELS gave orders in the hearing of your corre
spondent that Dr. Mosely. United states Army. post
surgeon, should extend TO the Indians tho kindness
and careful treatment due 20 prisoners in their situa
ton.
FEARS OF THE WHITE WOMEN
The ladies Of the post are DISCUSSING the adv,s,
bility of leaving here and seem to be very apprehen
sve of further trouble and danger from tho Indians
LARGE FORCE SOLDIERS NEEDED.
As to the safety Of this garrison rs well as Camp
Sheridan. while there is not likely to DO an immediate
attack upon either there Ia doubt that Il Is mpor
tant TO hold strong military force at either or both
on account Of the nearness Of tho Sioux and the Doe
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To The SHERIFF OR ANY CONSTABLE OF
HAYS CouNTY-GREETING:
Whereas oath has this day been made
before me by Charles Ii. Briggs that +.
E. johnson is transient person 30 that
the ordinary process of law cannot be
served upon him, you ave hereby CON-
manded that you, by making publication
of this writ IN some newspaper printed in
Hays county, if there be one, but if there
be no newspaper printed in said county,
then by publication in some newspaper
printed in tho nearest county where there
Is one. for three successive weeks before
the return day hereof summon the said
F. E. JOHNSON to be andappear before me
at a regular term of the Justices Court
for Precinct No. 1, in said county Of Bays,
held at my office in the town of San Mar.
cos, in the county aforesaid, on the 18th
day of FEBRUARY, 1879, to answer the
complaint of the said Charles II. Briggs
for the sum OF one hundred and fourteen
dollars and fifty-five cents due upon a
promissury note executed by said I. +.
johnson TO said Charles III. Il Eggs fOr one
hundred and fourteen dollars and fifty five
cents, dated on the first day Of January,
A. ID. 1875, and payable one day after
date with interest thereon IRON said date
at two Der cent. per month.
uerein fail rot, and OF this writ make
due return as the law directs.
Given under nv hand this fret day OF
January, 4. ID. ls79. -
{. W. GR00MS,
Justice OF the Peace, Hays County
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