Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15

to conceive of the horrors Of this pro-
longed journey.
whatever be the extent of this dis
turbance in the northwest | must hope
it will finally result in some good to the
poor lndiads, in better comprehen-
SIGN of his character and sufferings,
and in the proffer of genuine civiliza-
ton"
PINE RIDGE AGENCY, S. D., Jan. 10.
"A slight alarm was caused by the re-
ported firing of three shots south of
camp early yesterday morning beyond
the picket line. Scouts, spies and inter
prefers now believe a quiet surrender
will be made. There is, however, d
large number who take the opposite
view
The half breed clerks in each of the
three post trading stores have called for
their wages and said they were afraid TO
stay any longer; that their friends told
them that there would be big battle
The Indian police took well-earned
rest last night and do not show the least
regret at being temporarily relieved Of
all guard duty.
The stage road to Rushyille passed
through the friendly camps and large
flag has been placed in the road bearing
the legend" These Indians are friendly"
Captain Ewers will start in a few
days with Little Chiefs band of 400
Cheyennes to take them to the Tongue
river, Montana. Little Chief and his
band have been ugly fighters for every
war for the last twenty years. In 1876
they were sent from this region to Fort
Reno, and in 1878 they fought their way
back through the settlements of Kansas
and Nebraska to the Sand Hills, near
Gordon, where they were captured.
Since then they have been good friends
to the whites and have made excellent
police and scouts. The band has about
900 relatives on the Tongue river and
has begged for several years to be trans
ferred to the reservation. Captain
Ewers and his party will go across the
reservation to Rapid creek, thence to
Fort Meade, next Minnesota and from
there along the stage road to the agency.
The settlers along that route are too
well acquainted with the Cheyennes
and Sioux to be unnecessarily alarmed
by the motives of so large body of In
dians. Extra sensational reports may
be looked for all along the trail.
PINE RIDGE AGENCY, Jan. II, VIA RUSH
WILLIE, NEB.-The hostile camp has actu-
ally moved to the spot designated by Gen.
Miles, about one mile from the agency.
Last night Frank Gourard, chief of the
scouts, Young-Man-A fraid-of- His-H Horses,
and party of picked indian scouts went
out to the hostiles for conference. 1t
lasted until late in the night, and the party
did not return until to-day. Gourard says
it is an experience which he will never see
equalled, although he has been with the
Sioux for years. The camp was in an up
roar all the time Young warriors rode
about us though half mad, shouting
and shooting, while others danced
and dogs and cattle were shot down. Some
Of the old men endeavored to quiet mat
Lers but interference only made things
worse. Young an-Afraid-of- H is-Horses
lid nearly all the talking, the leaders of
he ghost dancers holding their peace in
his presence, showing clearly that they
nave the greatest respect for his judgment.
It was explained to them that Gourard
pore General Miles demand that they
move, on at daylight, that the Ogalallas
md the Brules separate and that they re-
main III camp quietly for several days
Until he makes terms with the chiefs.
They were told that there need be no fear
If trouble if they did not start it.
Soon after daylight the criers went along
he line shouting the order to move. With
military precision they moved away, fol-
owing White Clay creek through the
anons with attracting attention At Ills
'elock their advance guard suddenly ap-
feared on the crest of high bluff, about
800 yards from Captain Dougherty's
tickets. Instantly the word was sent to
headquarters and the extra guard was
allied out for advance duty. Then came
he advance body of Indians. As if by
magic, they rested on the hill column
mile in length. The warriors first on
heir horses ready for any enemy,
nd behind came the women and children,
Raging as best they could by the aid of |
onies, the poles and canvass for their
epees. For nearly two hours there was |
resented the spectacle of 400 men, the |
lick OF the Sioux nation, sitting as motion
ess on their horses as statues, without
laking move by which one could divine
heir Intention probably talking of the
cannon in front of them |
18th a shiver of fear.
After gazing fixedly at the well-fortified
osition of the whites until o'clock the
,ader moved slowly down towards the
lateau below, followed by the Others.
md then the first of the camp erected
leir tents. Away they stretched down the
reek for two miles, each band separate,
ut all within hailing distance of each
Their. About four miles behind the line
ten. Brooks command followed, cover
lg every possible road to escape. They
ill feared trouble. Gen. Miles is not anx-
nus to bother them until the wild heads
)ol down, and sent them word to take
leir time and cause none to be suspicious.
lie also received an intimation from them
lat rations would be acceptable, and in
turn sent word that careful count be
ade and he would see that they had
lod. They are about 1000 strong, of
HON $500 are warriors.
The next question will be disarming
lem, but no intimation will be officially
ven as to how that will be done. | I'M
.rstand the bands will be separated first,
nd after they become satisfied that no
arm is intended quietly take their arms
I'd then they will be under the control Of
10 various chiefs to be given out in GER
in numbers when needed in the hunt
Young Mama fraid-of-His Horses saws
e greatest alarm is felt over the tales told
I vicious people that serious punishment
III be administered to all. Some Indians
,lieve they will be shot us soon MS they
rrender, and even now say they will
sht; These fears must be quoted before
lything can be done. Many of themore
nsible came into the camp during the
y and We're disarmed as they entered.
lese were all Ogallalas.
The Brules, though very much exhausted
ON the ghost dances, will not come near
is place. They are nervous and irritated.
airing that they may be still more ex- i,
ed, General Miles issued an order to-day
rbidding any one having any communi-
lion with the hostile camp. Tomorrow q
lozen of the leading chiefs will confer {
tn the general and then the bands will i
separated.
INDIANS CLOSE BF.