The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-07-28
SIttine Hui, .urrenaer-.

correspondent of the St. Paul Pioneer
Press writing from Fort Buford under date
of July 20, says: "Sitting Bull and about two
hundred people arrived at exactly 10 o'clock
to-day, and surrendered their arms and ponies
to Major Brotherton. No speeches have yet
been made, as Bull and his orators are fatigued
and hungry. They were placed in compart-
ments between the post and the boat landing,
and are as securely in Major Brotherton's
charge as if in irons. The Pioneer Press cor
respondent visited Bull after his lodge was
erected and cheered the old man up by
informing him he had seen the lost
daughter, whom the Canadians had told him
was in chains only short time before, and
that she was well and happy. The cavalcade,
as it filed to the garrison, attracted much at
tention. 1t consisted of six army wagons
loaded with squaws and children, followed by
twenty-five or thirty of Louis Legarre's Red
River carts well filled with baggage. Much
credit is given here to Mr.. Legarre for his
faithful service to the Government in finally
inducing Sitting Bull to come with him. He
has used his own means freely in providing
transportation and provisions, and should be
literally rewarded for his work. Sitting Bull
himself and bis chiefs and head men rode
their ponies, and did not dismount and
shake hands till they arrived at the place fixed
upon for their camp. Captain Clifford states
that Bull has seemed more sullen and insolent
than any of the chiefs he has had under his
management, and his actions to-day confirmed
this statement. But it is thought kind treat
ment will soon satisfy him. The Government
has accepted his surrender in good faith.
dispatch was forwarded to Standing
Rock informing Grow King and Low Dog
of Sitting Bulls arrival. and it was believed
that this news will remove any desire the In
dams may have to leave the agency.
Hanging of the Talbot Brothers.
Charles and Arthur Talbot, found guilty
of the murder of their father DIR. Perry
Talbot, were hanged at Marysville, Mo-, on
the 22d inst. There has been good deal Of
interest manifested in this case, and through
numerously signed petitions the Governor was
induced month ago reprieve them until the
22d to give opportunity for new evidence to be
developed. This however, their counsel failed
to do, and they were hanged. During the
forenoon the mother and sisters of the
boys, and Miss Lewis, to whom Arthur
was engaged to be married, were with
them in the Jail, and the scenes are
described Dy reporters present TO nave been
very touching. About 10 O'Clock Charles
the youngest of the brothers, who is only
about seventeen years old, broke COM
pletely down, and he cried and begged pite-
eously that something be done for him. This,
of course unnerved the women, and the
scene was almost uncomfortable. The women
were then removed from the jail. As Mrs.
Talbot reached the door she turned with q
shrek and frantically endeavored to get
back to her sons, but she was prevented by
the guards. She was finally led away, cry
ing to the crowd, "I hope you will
be satisfied when you have killed my
boys" The brothers were then shackled
put into an omnibus, with strong guard, and
started for the gallows at half-past one, the
vehicle being followed by an immense crowd
Of people. Reaching the scaffold which was
some distance from the jail, the priests began
prayers in which the boys Joined. After these
ceremonies, farewells were given, arms and
legs pinioned, the black caps put on, ropes ad-
justed, and at precisely 2:17 the Sheriffs's son
pulled the bolt, the trap sprung, and the boys
dropped to death. They died without struggle
or even shudder. AS the trap opened great
groan went up from the people and the scene
was very solemn and impressive.