The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-18

Here is one:-when the first mad rush was made
upon the unsuspecting sonries Little Finger Nails
was the first of the Cheyennes who killed his man.
Private Smith standing fifty feet of with his
piece cooked. but the Cheyenne. taking deadly aim
quick as a fash, fred and the soldier fell dead.
Cooy springing forward the Indian graspcd the SOL
dier's rife from the ground, loosened his belt and
fastened it about himself then sped away into the
darkness.
THE OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION.
Your correspondent asked Lieutenant Schuyler to-
day about the results of his investigation which he
has not quite completed. He said that he had
made up his mind personally, but had not re-
ported yet. He thought it difficult to attach re-
sponsbilty anywhere but felt that If the troops had
gone into the barracks there must have been great
loss of life. Besides. he thinks that If the guard
had been stronger sentries would have been
killed. He is of the opinion that the main
guard large enough for all purposes. The
threats of the Indians and the information to the
outbreak could easily be regarded as boast. He IL
satisfied that the Indians could have been hand
cued and that from the first. when the War Depart
ment directed that the Cheyenncs should go South.
it could be carried into effect without killing
many of them. He lie surprised that more were not
killed. 1t is fortunate also. he thinks, that many
more soldiers were not shot down.
He cannot account for the way in which the Ind
ians got into the barracks. He does not APP
pear to acknowledge that any plumbers have been
committed by the military He is giving everything
patient investigation.
ARKANSAS JOHNS CHEYENNE WIFE.
report is current that the Cheyenne wife Of
white man, . freighter here called Arkansas
john" sympathized with the captives and gave them
supplies. It is not. however, known that she
veyed any arms to them. Her husband has just re-
turned from freighting trip and finds himself. it is
said, minus some $500. He is very much put out at
the conduct of his squaw. and she has left him in
high disdan. taking refuge among the Sioux Of Red
Clouds band.
sQUAws ALLOWED OUT
1t was. it appears. the custom to allow lot OF
Indian among the captives to 60 out in charge
of sentinel and to pass the house of Arkansas
john to talk with other Cheyenne women there.
This Is believed to have furnished them oppor-
tunity to get arms To say the least there great
indulgence, il not axity Of restraint shown in the
treatment Of the Cheyennes from the time Of their
capture. 1t doubtless done to keep them in good
humor.
WANT TO JOIN RED CLOUD
| The remaining Cheyenne captives want TO be
| allowed to go to the tribe of Red Cloud. This is
| deemed Objectionable they likely to foment
| dscord and bad feeling among the old women and
| young warriors there. They should be all removed
at to some place Of safety from here. The
army officers. while willing enough. have patience
in the treatment Indians and d. not like the
| noyances they continually give.
SISTER.
| Womans Dress very friendly Sioux Indian Of
influence. has been here for the past few days from
Pine Ridge Agency to obtain the release Of his sister,
| who is among the wounded prisoners. He once
ax1l h,o< nNpN lIo
discharges government scout. General Sheridan
directed the release of the sister alone but she would
accept unless it included her daughter rnd grand
child. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has
asked the War Department for their release.
BLACK FACES AMONG THE SIOUX.
Reports tonight from the Sioux ut Pine Ridge
Agency state that everything is quiet there and that
the effect them OF the killing of the Cheyennes
has not been fully developed. At council held on
Monday last with the agent the principal chiefs
asked that all the captives who Sioux be turned
over to them. Some of the Indians observed to
have their painted black which is not regarded
strong of friendly intentin tho future.
CRITICAL STATE AFFAIRS.
Matters in critical condition for the present.
but oil this must in few days clear away for posi-
tive quiet show signs of coming disturbance. A
close lookout is anxiously kept everything The
squaw men and haf-breeds look for trouble. and
nothing but the strength of sensible chiefs pre-
vent it. Some doubt is felt in army circles about the
efficacy of this influence The frontier people talk
continually about the expected rising Of Indians
with horse stealing and cattle raids il not moro
serious work. Thus they exchange grim jokes that
overlie their Fears but real danger from Indians is
never needed by those most in contact with them
until 1t upon them with all its suddenness and
seriousness strong force Of troops in this section
will alone secure its future peace.
THE TROUBLE AT RED CLOUD AT AN END
SUPPLY TRAINS MOVING.
WASHINGTON. Jan. II, 1879.
Indian Commissioner Hayt received telegram to-
day from Agent Irwin, dated Pine Ridge Agency 14th
inst, saying:--
1.-THE trouble at this agency caused by tho Cheyenne
outbreak at Camp Robinson is subsidng. The In
dian train from Sydney has been heard from. All
the trains moving slowly. The snow has drifted
and is hard Runners who came in last night after
ratons report everything right with the train. Ar
buckles train from Sydney will be here in two or
three days"
AN INDIAN POWWOW.
A CROWDED MEETING IN LINCOLN HALL, WASH
INGToN-THE STORY OF CIVILIZED IN
pIAN-wHAr THE CHEROKEE NATION HAS
DONE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. II, 1879.
Arcgular Indian powwow was held in Lincoln Hall
this evening and very largely attended, the hall
being crowded in every part The platform filed