Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-20
ROSEBUD AGENCY.
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From Our Travelling Correspondent.
Rosebud aseacy, D. T., Sep, l5. ,ls79.-
l left Rosebud Landing last Friday MON.
ing as cabin passenger on5W. r. Su,ley's
we'll equipped stage. Our route was ex.
ceedingly andulating until We reached Tur-
tie river at midnight. Here at Trustle,
MIR. Sutley has located the headquarters of
his stage line He is established here in q
commodious tent and when we arrived he
extended us the hosp;talilies of his abode
in the most princslv manner. He was
pleased to know that had extended my
trip in this directionan had an opportunity
Of seeing what Maj Q. Beirne was doing at
the landing. 1 told him of the recent re-
ports concerning OBeirnes removal and
his heart seemed Tighter thereafter. Mr..
Sutiey drove me over to the Rosebud
agency. The thirty miles wasscovefed be-
fore daysbreak and we.reached RoeebGd to
find its denizens still in slumber. Rather
than awaken any Of them we made couch
in!the:new mown hay and turned in fot. a
morning nap. In due time we awoke, found
the postofice kept by Mr.. w. f. Curtis
who introduced us to Mrs. Carter, vile of
the trader, and through her kindness we
procured an excellent breakfast. This fin.
ished sought out the agent, Maj. Newell,
whom found most courteous and oblig-
ing gentleman. The major is an old sol.
dier and we'll adapted for his present post
He entered the army in 'Gl as a private in
the first battle Of Bull Run, July 81, '6l.
At the expiration of his frat enlistment,
he entered the 3 l Michigan cavalry aud was
chosen lst lieutenant, and soon after pro-
NOTED to a captaincy, subsequently lie was
made a ajor in the 10Th Michigan cavalry.
During his term of military service he was
in thirty engagements, in one OF which be
was seriously wounded Upon retiring
from the army after three yeal OF active du-
ty, he was presented with valuable gold
watch and chain, by Maj. Standirh Of the
same regiment, the gift being a testimonial
from the officers ana men Of his command.
also made the acquaintance of Mr.. Lelar,
chic! clerk, ans. to this gentleman and the
major am greatly indebted for many
courtesies.
Rosebud agency has been built on small
plateau surrounded by high bluffs. On the
east flowsthe Rosebud creek which cmpties
its waters into the south fork Of White river
miles below. a light s,ookAae, enclosing
an area 4o0x500 feet, surrounds the agency
buildings. The Office s,auds on the north
side. Ii is 20xi0 feet and divided into
three apartments, accommodating the agent.
clerk aud physician. II also contains an
ante loom for the Indians and sleeping
room for the clerk 1t is said to be The best
arranged office In the Indian country. The
clerks office is han isomcly finished and
Systematically arranged. West Of the Of
flee is large l. shaped building, 200 feet in
length aud 80 feet in width. 1t is the issue
stsre audi warehouse, and will hold years
supply for the Indians. South of this il the
agents residence. 3Sx40, two stories, with 3
pleasant veraadah on the east and south.
This building when completed, will excel
the best have seen on any agency l have
visited. Still south Of the agents home is
the school house, 30x40 feet, divided into
two rooms. This school is under charge of
the Protestant Episcopal church. To the
southwest stands another warehouse, 30x70
feet, built by w. L. Cation. 1t is used ex-
clusively for the storage of corn and -four.
East of the school bniding is row OF four
buildings, each lsx30, used as shops for the
wagon maker, blacksmith, carpenter, har-
ness maker and painter. South Of the Of
flee stands large two story double.dwell-
ing, for the physician and farmer. The
buildings are all painted white and
present fine appearance. Outside
the stockade short distance are the sta.
bes. The carral aud slaughter house are
conveniently arranged for issuing ard
.slaughtering the beef, aud are located three
four,hs Of mile away. on the Rosebud.
North Of the agency buildings stands the
traders stores. o. NJ. Carter and Pitcher,
Jones and Somner. South of the s,ockade
Is Chas Tackett's store. On the east bank
Of the Rosebud is a neat mission chapel in
chargeof Rev. Wm Cleveland. The ofa
GERS and regular employees Of the agency
are as follows:
Major G. Newell, agent.
Henry Lclsr. Chief clerk.
F. X. Owen, physician.
Louis Richard. Interpreter.
Frank Cross, assistant clerk
G. N. Moves, receiving and shipping
clerk.
George Gumdlach, chief farmer
Henry Beard, assistant farmer.
John Atkinson. ch,S herdeE.E
John Dickson, blscksmitll. i ~