The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-10-23

WASHINGTON, October 13.-Secretary
Schurz, Immediately upon receiving the dis
patch stating that the hostile Utes had retired
through the influence of Ouray, called at the
War Department and consulted with Gen.
Sherman on the subject. The latter at once
sent the following telegram to Gen. sheridan:
SHERMAN TO SHERIDAN.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE UNITED
STATES, WASHINGTON, ID. c., october ID, lSI9.-
To GEN. F. II. SHERIDAN, Commanding Di-
vision, etc, Chicago: The Honorable Secre-
tary OF the Interior has tins morning called
with dispatch conveying propositions for
peace which is communicated for your in
formation, and which could go for what it is
worth to Gems Cook and Merritt. The latter,
on the spot, can tell the hostiles have ceased
fighting, and if so Gen. Merritt should 20 in
every event to the Agency to ascertain the
actual condition of facts. All Indians who OPP
pose must be cleared out of the way if they
resist. If they surrender their arms and
ponies, they should be held as prisoners, TO
be disposed of by superior orders.
The Secretary of the Interior will send
special agent at once to Ouray, who is believed
to be honest and our friend He may prevent
the southern Utcs from being involved, and
the Interior Department can befIiend him at
terward by showing favor to some of his spe-
cial friends, but the murderers of the Agent
and employees must be punished, and also
those who fought and killed Maj. Thornburgh
and his men.
Please acknowledge receipt
[Signedl w. L. SHERMAN, General.
SCHURZ TO STANLEY.
In reply to the dispatch from Indian Agent
Stanley the Secretary of the Interior sent the
following:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, october 10
To STANLEY, Agent of the Los PinoS Agency:
Your dispatch received. Tell Ouray that his
efforts are highly appreciated by the Govern
ment In view of the attack made upon the
oops and the massacre of the Agent and his
employees, troops will have to proceed to the
White River Agency. Ouray should endeavor
to prevent any resistance to this move
ment. The troops are now In
great force and resistance would
The hostiles will have to surrender and throw
themselves on the mercy of the Government
The guilty parties must be identified and de-
livered up. We shall see that no injustice IS
done any one. Peaceable Indians will be pro-
tected. Ouray'S recommendations for mercy
in individual cases will be respected as far as
the general interest may permit. Special
agents are being dispatched to the Los Pinos
with further instructions.
[Signed] c: SCHURz,
Secretary of the Interior.
srANLEY's COMMUNICATION.
The following is the communication from
Agent Stanley, which led to the action taken
by Gen. Sherman and Secretary schurz:
Los PINos AGENCY, october s.-Commis-
sioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, d. G.:
Employee Brady and an escort Of Indians
have Just arrived from White River The Utes
recognized and obeyed Ouray's order, with
drew and will fight no more unless forced to
do so. If the soldiers are now stopped, trou-
BILE can be stopped by the Peace Commission
investigating offenses and let the blame rest
where it may. This will save NE, expense ana
distress if it can be accomplished.
A runner is Just from the Southern Ute
Agency with letter from the Agent. A
general council was held. The Utes Will
obey Ouray's request; will stay at home
and take no part in the White River troubles,
and request Ouray to inform them OF their
decision. [Signed] STANLEY, Agent.
concur in the above. OURAY,
Head Chief of the ITtes