1872 Delegations

 

President in 1872:  Ulysses S. Grant

Commissioner of Indian Affairs in 1872: Francis A. Walker

 

January 22, 1872:  Critic Record [unid.]

             A delegation of chiefs and agents from several of the Indian tribes called upon the President on Saturday for the purpose of having a conference, relative to their respective tribes, and the interview was very pleasant and satisfactory throughout.

 

January 22, 1872:  Alexandria Gazette:  [unid.]

            A number of Indian delegations waited on the President Saturday morning to protest against any legislation by Congress having for its object the mixing of the Indian reservations and their interests with the whites.

 

January 22, 1872:  The North American [Phila.]:  [Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek]

            The Indian delegation of Cherokees, Creeks and Choctaws called on the President Saturday [20th].  The Cherokees were represented by W P. Ross, C. N Vann and W. P. Adair; the Creeks by Chief Samuel Checote, Pleasant Porter, John Moore and Sanford Perryman, and the Choctaws by Governor Pichelyn.  They informed the President they were opposed to Congressional legislation, and were satisfied with their present institutions.  They desire to be let alone to work out their own destiny.  The Indians, they said, look to President Grant as their protector, and begged him not to permit any encroachments upon their rights  The President received them kindly and said as far as he was concerned the territorial government should not be extended over the Cherokee country unless they want one.  He expressed his gratification at their social progress, and assured them that he would at all times do whatever lay in his power to promote their prosperity.  The delegation retired much pleased with the interview.

 

March 12, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Cherokee, Chippewa, Creek]

            Aboriginal Visitors.--A delegation of Indians from the L'anse band of the Chippewas, of Lake superior, had a "talk" with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs yesterday.  Delegates from the Creeks and Cherokees are in the city.

 

March 14, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Chippewa]

            At the White House-...A delegation consisting of seven or eight Chippewa Indians from kewena Point, Michigan, also called on the president to pay their respects.           

 

May 11, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Papago, Pima?, Maricopa]

            Gen. Howard and the Indians.--Advices from Arizona represent that General Howard is pursuing a wholly different course from that adopted by Colyer.  He consults freely with citizens, and seeks to give entire satisfaction to all parties.  He will endeavor to have the chiefs of the Plawas, Papagoes, and Maricopoes, all of whom are friendly to the whites and hostile to the Apaches, accompany him to Washington.

 

May 25, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota: Oglala]

            Red Cloud and his braves will have their "big talk" with the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Indian affairs on Monday next.  Since his arrival here Red Cloud has arrayed himself in a biled [?] shirt, a paper collar, and blue necktie, a black slouch hat, black broadcloth coat and pants and new moccasins.  The only English words he can speak are, "How," for "How do you do," and "Good-bye."  When asked yesterday if he liked Washington, he replied (in Indian):  "I was not raised here, and am not used to the white man's manners and customs; therefore I like my own country best."

 

May 27, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota:  Oglala]

            The Indian Council To-Day.  Red Cloud and His Braves at the Interior Department.  Speeches of the Secretary and of the Red Men.

            Red Cloud, Red Dog, Blue Horse, Red Leaf, High Wolf, Blue Wound [Little Wound], and about twenty other chiefs and braves of the Ogllala Sioux, had an interview with General F. A. Walker, Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Secretary Delano at noon to-day.  The party arrived at the Patent Office at about half past eleven, and were at once shown to Gen. Walker's office, where they at once squatted, in aboriginal style, on the carpet.  They were rigged out in full Indian costume, and presented a very novel and picturesque appearance.  After waiting a few minutes, they were shown to the Secretary's room, where the "big talk" took place.  The speeches of the chiefs and of Secretary Delano and Gen. Walker were frequently interrupted by ejaculations of "How!" and "Augh!"

            Speech of Gen. Walker, Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

            After Red Cloud and his braves were seated (most of them on the floor) along the east and south sides of the room, the interpreter, a halfbreed named Joseph Blanett, Jr., sitting between Secretary Delano and Gen. Walker, the latter said:--"I am glad to see Red Cloud and all his braves again.  I was out on the Platte last year, and Red Cloud and Red Dog were on a hunting expedition up the river.  Red Cloud sent word he would fix his stakes so that the Great Father would know where to send him provisions.  After I returned the Great Father sent out a good man to be their agent, and who would provide them with provisions which they might need.  I am glad to hear that Red Cloud and Red Dog and Blue Horse have come up to see their Great Father; and I am glad to hear that Dr. Daniels, your agent, is so well liked, and that you think so well of him for his kindness.  When Dr. Daniels sent word here that Red Cloud would be pleased to come here and see his Great Father, I wrote him that I would be very glad to have him come and bring his chiefs, and look in the Great Father's face, and hear his words.  You have come a long way; you have seen the white man's country--his towns and his great cities.  We have given you a comfortable place to eat and to sleep, and I would like you to go father east before you return, to see more of the white man's cities, the white man's workshops, and his every-day life.  You have come to-day to have a council, and it is right you should tell your words direct to the Secretary of the Interior, who will listen carefully to what you have to say."

            Dr, Daniels, agent of Red Cloud's band, then introduced Red Cloud and his braves to Secretary Delano.  Each chief as he was introduced to the Secretary ejaculated "How!" in a loud voice.

            The Secretary's welcome.

            The Secretary, resuming his seat, said:--"I am glad to see all these chiefs.  I want them to make known all their wants, and I want to assure them that the Great Father desires to do his duty, and to live in peace and friendship with them.  Now, if they have anything to say, I am ready, and shall be glad to hear it.

            Red Cloud's speech.

            Red Cloud, who during the Secretary's address, had sat in a pensive attitude, with his eyes bent on the floor, rubbed his hands for a moment, and then rising walked over to Gen. Walker, whom he shook warmly by the hand.  He then extended his hand to Secretary Delano and Dr. Daniels, after which he took his position in front of the Secretary and Gen. Walker, and standing erect, with his right hand lifted and his eyes turned upward, said:

            Will the Great Spirit look upon me to-day, for I am going to have a talk with my Great Father, will he take pity on us and put us on a good road!  Look at me!  Two years ago I was here to talk to my Great Father, and I am here to-day the same [sic].  I come for the same purpose as last year.  The Great Father has not sent for me; but some  things have gone wrong, and I asked permission to come here.  When I was here before the Great Father said he would give me time to do all he wanted me to do.  And now let me say that we have got white people among us that we don't like, and I come here to tell the Great Father this.  The Great Father asked us to put down a stake in the north, and we have done so, and we came here to let him know it.  I come to ask for things which we need.  We are the principal chiefs of the Ogallalla nation, and we want the Great Father to give us all he can.  This man (pointing to Dr. Daniels) who is now with us treats us well, and we like him.  The Ogallala Sioux number 600 lodges, and with the Brule Sioux 1,000 lodges.  We have come here to get some ammunition, some guns, and other things which we used. I come to see if we could get them.  The reason why we want guns and ammunition is that we want to kill game to feed our children.  We want to raise our children well, and therefore we must have something for them to eat.  We like our agent, but in old times the Great Father used to send us agents who were bad men.  The Great Father sent us things, but the agents stole from us on the way.  Now they are better and we are glad.  We do not want agents who steal from us.  I have put down my stake farther north, and now I don't want any of the Great Father's soldiers in our country.  I will protect the Great Father's agents and they shall not be hurt.  The Great Father has taken pity on us, but some of the agents have no brains and no hearts.   When the Great Father sends us things we want him to send them to us where we now are.  When I first came here the great father took pity on us, and gave us horses, and I promised him I would live at peace with the whites.  I have done it.  When I get to Pine Bluff, I wish the great father would give my young men horses, so that they can ride back to their country.  (Here several of the chiefs addressed themselves to Red Cloud in a few animated remarks, and Red Cloud shook hands with Gen. Walker, Secretary Delano and Dr. Daniels, and sat down.)

            Little Wound then arose and said:--I have something to tell the Great Father.  We have two roads made by the white men in our country, for which we have received nothing, and that is what I came here to see about.  All the chiefs told me last year that the Great Father would buy roads through our country, and they said he would give us the privilege to hunt anywhere.  We want to have the privilege of hunting on the Republican and Powder rivers, and make a hunt, and we want this permission for fifty years.  We had a council last spring, and were asked not to move our agency, and we did not do so.  Now, we want the Great Father to keep his soldiers where they are, and not to send them in our country.  We come with no bad feelings in our hearts.  We all expect saddles and bridles and horses.  We want horses three or four years old, and no poor ones that cannot chase the buffalo.  We also want some guns to hunt with when we go home."

            Another speech by Red Cloud.

            After Blue Wound had shaken hands with the Secretary and Gen. Walker, and resumed his seat, Red Cloud arose and said:

            One thing I forgot to say.  This is the second time I have stood in my Great Father's room.  Whatever he will give us we want soon, so that we may be on a good road.  I want Spotted Tail to get his goods from the agency on the Missouri river, and not in my country.  I don't want to do anything against the wishes of the Great Father, and so I say but few words.

            Red Dog, High Wolf and Blue Horse then delivered speeches similar in import to the above after which Secretary Delano, Gen. Walker and Dr. Daniels conferred for a few moments in regard to the nature of the reply to be made to the chiefs.

            Secretary Delano to Red Cloud and His Braves.

            I am very glad to see Red Cloud, Red Dog, and the other Ogallala chiefs and braves, and to hear that they are friendly.  I shall tell the great Father all the words they have told me, and the Great Father will be very glad to hear them.  The Great Father wants to do all the good he can to these men and to all other Indians.  He wants them

as fast as they can to learn to live like the white people.  By and by the buffalo will be gone, and then they will have to find some other way of living.  So they must live like white people when the buffalo are gone.  The Great Father don't [sic] expect them to do this in a minute, or a week or a month, or a year, but only as far as they can.   If they will try to do this the Great Father wants to help them all in in his power.  He knows that bad white people get among the Indians and treat them badly, and he can't always punish them as they deserve.  He will punish them, however, as fast as he finds them out.  There are also bad Indians that do bad things, and when they are bad the good Indians they must help punish them.  If these friendly chiefs and braves keep on trying we will soon get rid of the bad white men and bad Indians, and live in peace.

            The Commissioner of Indian Affairs will provide some horses for them when they go back which they will receive through Dr. Daniels  The ammunition has been withheld because of the murder of Mr. Powell, but the Great Father is satisfied that these good chiefs are not responsible, and that it was done by bad Indians.  The Commissioner of Indian Affairs will therefore let them have more ammunition as Dr. Daniels recommends; but if they have this ammunition they must promise if these bad Indians come to the camp they will give them up to be punished.  The commissioner will also provide some guns for them and [sic] to be distributed by their agent; also a little money.  We want to fix the agency in the best place, and I don't know now just what to say about it.  I want to talk to the Great Father, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Dr. Daniels, and we will do what we think best.

            Red Cloud, evidently greatly pleased, advanced and again shook hands.  He then said:

            I know about this accident you have spoken of, but none of our good people did it.  There are ten or twelve lodges of bad Indians, as the agent knows, but in a year or two I can fix things all right.  I want time to get in the good road.

            The Secretary of the Interior then said to the interpreter:--"Tell them I expect to settle this question about the agency with the President before they go away.  Tell them if they will try to be good Indians the Great Father will help them, and I think the Great Spirit will also help them, and that they will be happier than if they make war.  I will introduce them to the President at 11 o'clock to-morrow, and will tell him all the words they have said to me."

            Red Cloud, his chiefs and braves again advanced and shook hands, after which they departed in Indian file, the bells on their blankets  and leggings tinkling and sounding similar to the castinets in the palms of a Spanish danseuse.

 

May 28, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota: Oglala]

            Red Cloud and his Indian braves visited Brady's gallery this morning, and a number of excellent group pictures were taken of the party, which will att to the interest of Brady's great national portrait collection.

 

May 28, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota: Oglala]

            The Indians at the White House.  Red Cloud and his "Great Father."  President Grant's Talk to the Sioux Chief.

            In accordance with the arrangement made by Secretary Delano yesterday, Red Cloud, Red Dog, Blue Horse, Red Leaf, High Wolf, and the other principal chiefs and braves of the Ogallala Sioux, had an audience with their Great Father, the President, at half-past 11 o'clock to-day.  Immediately on the arrival of the party in carriages they were taken direct to the President's office, each chief being introduced to the President by the interpreter.  They were accompanied by the Secretary of the Interior, Dr. Daniel, their agent, and two interpreters, and were in full war costume as on yesterday.  The faces of some were painted a deep yellow, with red spots here and there; some were dyed a deep red with blue crosses marked on the cheeks and forehead.  Some had painted their hair on the top of their heads a deep red or yellow color, and most of them wore one or two eagle's feathers on the back of the head.  One, a lame Indian, had a full feather head-dress, and all wore small bells on their blankets and leggins.  Most of the blankets are one-half blue and one-half red, and all are ornamented with the bells spoken of and wide rows of parti-colored beads.  High Wolf, a tall, splendid specimen of Indianhood, parts his hair on the left side, and wears a heavy fringe of long horse-hair on his leggins and arms.  Most of them wear ear-rings of enormous size, those of Red Dog being fully one foot in length, and ending with large pearl shells which are attached to a wide band of porcupine quills arranged in a horizontal position.  Many of them carried their pipe and palm leaf fans--the latter being in constant use.

            After the chiefs had shaken hands with the President the whole party filed around the room and took their places according to rank--Red Cloud having the right of the line.  The President then requested Red Cloud and Red Dog to come forward, which they did, standing near him, when, turning to Red Cloud, he said:

            The President--to Red Cloud:

            "I am very glad to see you here again, and to hear that you have tried so hard to carry out the promises made by you when you were here before--to keep the peace between your people and the whites.  (Here the red skins gave a hearty grunt.)

            We regret the murder that recently took place there (referring to the murder of Mr. Powell;) but we are satisfied that Red Cloud and Red Dog had nothing to do with it, and will help to punish these men who committed the act.  We know that the murderers will be considered outlaws by the Indians as well as by the whites.  (Another loud grunt.)

            We want to do for you and your people all we can to advance and help them, and to enable them to become self-supporting.  The time must come when, with the great growth of population here, the game will be gone, and your people will then have to resort to other means of support; and while there is time we would like to teach you new modes of living that will secure you in the future and be a safe means of livelihood.

            I want to see the Indians get upon land where they can look forward to permanent homes for themselves and their children.  The matter of the location of your agency we want to make aggreable to you, and also to the white people; and to regulate this you must speak to the Secretary of the Interior.  I want you to have your talk with him.  He tells me all that is said to him, and he speaks for me.  ("How!" and another grunt from the red men.)

            I do not want you (to Red Cloud and Red Dog) and your people to go beyond the territory which has been guaranteed to you by treaty stipulations, except with your full consent; but I am going to suggest to you for your thought and reflection a movement--not for you to decide upon to-day, nor this year necessarily, but for you to think about taking into consideration the advantages that will be gained by it--and if you all consent I will state what we propose to do for you.  ("How!" "How!")

            If, at any time, you feel like moving to what is known as the Cherokee country, which is a large territory, with an admirable climate, where you would never suffer from the cold and where you could have lands set apart to remain exclusively your own, we would set apart a large tract of land that would belong to you and your children.  We would at first build houses for your chiefs and principal men, and send men among your people to instruct them so they could have houses for shelter.  We would send you large herds of cattle and sheep to live upon, and to enable you to raise stock.  To this end we would send, if you so desire, Indians who have been accustomed to live with white men, who would instruct you in growing and raising stock until you know how to do so yourselves.  We would establish schools, so that your children would learn to read and to write, and to speak the English language, the same as white people, and in this way you and your people would be prepared, before the game is gone, to live comfortably and securely.  (No response to this from the chiefs.)

            I say this only for you to think about and talk about to your people.  Whenever you are ready to avail yourself of this offer, then you can talk to us, and we will do what I say.  (Signs of approval among the Indians.)  All the treaty obligations we have entered into we shall keep with you unless it is with your own consent that the change is made, or so long as you keep those obligations yourself.

            Any reply that you wish to make you can make to the Secretary of the Interior.  This you can put off until you have thought over the subject."

            Red Cloud to the President.

            It was quite evident from the manner of Red Cloud, who stood rubbing his hands together, that he objected to all debate being cut off, and desired to say something in resonse to the President.  Permission having been given him by Secretary Delano, through the interpreter, he began by raising his right hand, his left being employed in holding his blanket about him.  He said:

            "I have but little to tell you--a very few words.  There have been many Indians in your house; but all those Indians were sent for.  This is the second time I have come, and now I come without an invitation--I have come of my own will.  You have told me that in thirty-five years I shall control my nation, and I have listened to you.  When I went back to my people I went further north to see the missionary people, and while I was gone they put the agency across the river; they did it against my will.  When they put the agency across the river I was not there.  I was further north.  I have decided a place for my agency.  I want it on the White river, and all the people that are with me want it there.  We have found a good creek, and this man (pointing to Dr. Daniels, the agent,) went with me to select that place, and we came down to let you know of it.  That is the only place that is suitable for our agency.  I  don't want any other.

            The President answered:

            "The place you mention is within the limits of Nebraska, and if you were to go there it would, probably, not be a great many years before the white people would be encroaching upon you, and then there would have to be another change.  However, the Secretary of the Interior and Commissioner of Indian Affairs will talk to you about that matter and then talk to me.  What they say I will agree to.  I am glad that you (to Red Cloud) have brought so many of your braves here to pass through the country and see the number of people.  (Nod of satisfaction from Red Cloud.)  They will find that the whites are in number as the blades of grass upon the hill-side and the number increases every day.  They come from other countries in greater numbers every year, than the whole number of Indians in America."

            Secretary Delano to Red Cloud.

            "I have the Great Father's views fully about the location of your agency and I will hear you and your ..... I will ... it with you and Dr. Daniels ....before you leave.  I will meet and talk with you whenever you wish.  The time of the Great Father will not allow him to talk any more to-day."

            Red Cloud and his braves depart.

            Red Cloud, Red Dog, and the other chiefs and braves then shook hands with the President and passed out in Indian file.  After leaving the President's office they were shown through the East room and several other apartments.  Several hundred persons had gathered in the vestibule and........to.. Red Cloud and his band, but the best of order was maintained by Lieut. Greer and a detail of the police force stationed near the entrance.  Through the courtesy of ... Delano, the members of the press were accorded the privilege of being present at the interview in the President's office and making a note of the proceedings.

            After leaving the White House the Indians proceeded to the Treasury Department, and were shown through the building.  Before taking their departure they called on General Spinner, in his office, and subsequently spent a few moments in inspecting the cash room.

 

June 5, 1872:  New York Tribune:  [Dakota]

            A delegation of Sioux Indians who have been to Washington on a peace mission arrived in this city last evening, and are at the Grand Central Hotel.  They are accompanied by J. W. Daniels, U. S. Indian Agent.  The delegation comprises seven chiefs and eighteen "braves."  The names of the chiefs are Red Cloud, Red Dog, Red leaf, Blue Horse, High Wolf, Slow Bull, and Little Moon.  The Indians will remain in the city several days, and will, it is said, hold a public meeting in some hall previous to their departure for the West.

 

June 8, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Dakota: Oglala & unid.]

            Reception to the Red Cloud Delegation.

            A public meeting was held at Cooper Institute this evening, under the auspices of the Indian commission, to give a reception to Red Cloud, Red Dog and other Indian visitors.  Speeches were made by the Indian chiefs.  The attendance was fair.

 

June 25, 1872: New York Times: ["Arizona Indians"]

THE INDIANS.  Visit of the Chairman of the Board of Indian Commissioners to the Western Tribes--Gen. Howard and the Arizona Indians in Washington.

            Washington, D. C., June 24-- [portion about Brunot, etc. on tour not typescript but is in file]

            Today Gen. Howard, Capt. Wilkinson, of his staff, and Dr. Burdell, Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Arizona, made an informal call on Gen. Walker, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, with the delegation of Indians, representing several tribes in Arizona, who want to have confirmed a trety of peace recently made at Camp Grant.  The Indians were severally introduced to Gen. Walker by Gen. Howard, after which Gen. Walker told the interpreter to say to them that the Secretary of the Interior is away at present, and when he returns they will be officially received.  Meanwhile they will be furnished with clothing, and can look about the City and see such things as will interest them.  Several of the Indians then said briefly they were greatly pleased with what they had already seen of the white man's country, and especially with the rain, which seldom falls in the region whence they come.  They further said they had seen some of the white man's schools, and desired their children to be educated the same as the children of the pale faces.  At the conclusion of the interview, the Indians were shown through the model-room of the Patent-office, and afterwards they went to the Post-office Department.  They were not dressed in Indian costume.  All wore pantaloons and shirts, and some were provided with coats and hats.  They are remarkable in appearance, mainly on account of their short stature, immense shocks [sic] of intensely black hair, and unusually dark complexion.  Neither physically or mentally will they compare favorably with Red Cloud's party, recently in this city.

 

June 25, 1872: NY Times: [Arizona Indians=Pima, others?]

Washington News. ...The Arizona Indians Quartered in Howard University...  Special Dispatch to the New-York Times.

Washington, June 24.-- ...      

            Gen. Howard and His Indians.

            The Arizona Indians that arrived with Gen. Howard Saturday night are described as being nearly as black as negroes.  They do not paint their faces as most savages do.  They are short in stature and slow in movement.  Two interpreters are with them, one a Mexican and the other an Indian.  The latter speaks five languages fluently, including the [sic] English, and is one of the principal leaders of the Pimos. [sic] Antoneto, son of the principal Chief of the Pimas, is with the party.  Quarters have been provided for them in one of the buildings of the Howard University.  They do not impress those who have seen them as being the equals, physically or mentally, of the Red Cloud band.  They will hold no talk, officially, with the Government till the return of Secretary Delano, who has gone with his family to Ohio, whence he will return in a few days, meantime they will devote themselves to sight-seeing.

 

June 25, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [Apache]

            Telegraph News.  From Washington.

            Washington, June 24.--Gen. Howard and his delegation of Apache chiefs arrived Saturday evening [June 22], and had an interview this morning with the commissioner of Indian affairs.  Theya re very dark in color, and inferior in mental and physical appearance to the delegations of the Northern tribes who have just been here, and have anything but a warlike look  They are not painted, and do not dress in Indian toggery, but are clad in ordinary civilized attire.  As the Secretary of the Interior was absent, the interview to-day resulted in nothing; but several of the Indians expressed themselves delighted with what they saw in the white man's land, and asked for schools for their children.  Great confidence is expressed in the results of this mission, as all previous efforts to keep this tribe on a pece footing have heretofore failed.

 

June 26, 18782:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Apache]

            Indian Delegation Visit Hon. R C. McCormick.

            The delegation of Arizona Indians, nine in number, paid a visit this afternoon to the Hon. R. C. McCormick, Congressional Delegate from that Territory, at his residence, accompanied by General Howard and other gentlemen.  They were first treated to sprightly airs on the piano, after which McCormick and Howard spoke a few words, which were interpreted to them. Miguell, the great Coytero Apache war chief; Santoo, of the Pinal Apaches, and Eskelta Sala, of the Coyteros responded, promising to use their influence in behalf of peace between their tribes and the white.  McCormick informed them that heretofore Congress had appropriated only $70,000 for the Indians in Arizona, but at the late session increased the amount more than four-fold, and that this amount would be expended for the benefit of all who remain at peace, and continue on their reservations.  The interview was pleasant, and promises good results.

 

June 29, 1872:  New York Times: [Arizona "Sierra Blanco Apaches"]

            THE ARIZONA INDIANS.  Visit of the Apache Chiefs to the Interior Department--Their Wants Multifarious.

            Washington, June 28.--The Arizona Indians now in this city were at the Interior Department today, in council with Secretary Delano. They were accompanied by Gen. Howard, who explained many of their views to the Secretary.  Lists of what they require had been prepared, and they embrace such items as agricultural implements, pistols, powder, horses, &c.  The Secretary told them that the Commissioner would see what could be done for them.  The speeches of the Indians were, as usual, confined to a statement of their needs, their pleasure at visiting this section of the country, and their earnest desire for school-houses and facilities for educating their children.  The Secretary in response to the various speeches said that their great father required their assistance in getting in all the roving Apaches upon the reservations, and they promised to do all in their power to aid the Government in accomplishing this.  Upon the subject of their removal to the Indian Territory being broached, they manifested earnest signs of disapproval, and Miguel, Chief of the Sierra Blanco Apaches, said God gave them the country they now occupy; they were born there, and hoped there to end their days.  During the interview it was stated that the Tonto Apaches and Cochise's band, roaming in the lower part of Arizona, are the only Indians of that tribe not on the reservations.  The Secretary told the Chiefs that he would take them to see the President on Wednesday next.

 

June 29, 1872: NY Times: ["Arizona Indians"]

            Washington.  Special Dispatch to the New-York Times.  Washington, June 28.-- ...

            The President.

            The President is expected here to hold a Cabinet meeting next Tuesday.  The Arizona Indians, who had a talk with the Secretary of the Interior today, are to be presented to the President next Wednesday.

 

June 29, 1872:  Alexandria Gazette:  [unid. "Arizona Indians"]

            Secretary Delano yesterday gave audience to the delegation of Arizona Indians now in Washington.  Gen. Howard explained to the Secretary what the Indian most needed, consisting chiefly of agricultural implements, pistols, horses, powder and facilities for educating their children.  The Secretary assured the chiefs that their wants would be supplied in good season, but when he touched upon the question of the removal of the Indians to the Indian Territory-indications of disapproval appeared upon their countenances, one of them asserting that God gave them the country in which they now lived, and he hoped that his people would die there.  The chiefs will have a conference with the President next week.

 

July 3, 1872:  Evening Star  [Apache]

            Indians at the White House.

            The President and the Apaches.

            General O. O. Howard and the delegation of apache Indians, of Arizona, who accompanied him to this city, had an audience with the President to-day, Secretary Delano and Commissioner Walker being present.

            What the Apaches Want.

            The Apaches, through their interpreter, said they would not have come to see their Great Father had it not been for the good man--pointing to General Howard--whom he sent to them.   Such men as he they desired to see.  They wanted to remain at peace with the whites, and desired to be furnished with horses, clothing, arms, ammunition, and the means to build houses.  These tribes had formerly been at war with each other, but now were at peace, and desired to continue so.  They also desired to have their reservation enlarged, that they might have more room.

            The President's Reply.

            The President, in reply suggested that they should go to the Indian country west of Arkansas, where they could have larger reservations.  He promised to do all in his power for their comfort and to advance them in civilization.  He desired them to be at peace not only with the whites but among themselves, and told them he would endeavor to permit bad men coming amongst them.  As to their requests he would confer with the Secretary of the interior, Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Gen. Howard, and would authorize those officers to act for him.  The Indians appeared to be much pleased with the remarks of the President, and each one took him by the hand before leaving.

 

July 4, 1872:  NY Times: [re 1867 delegation - recorded there]

 

July 4, 1872:  NY Times:  [Arizona "Apache", NOT Dakota]

            THE SIOUX VISITORS.  Interview with the President--Naive Expression of their Wants--Assurances Given Them by the President.

            Washington, D.C., July 3, --The President, this afternoon, gave audience to the Apache delegation of Indians at the Executive Mansion.  They were accompanied by Secretary Delano, Commissioner of Indian Affairs Walker and Gen. Howard.  The Indians expressed their desire to live at peace with the whites, and said they want horses, shops, farms and to be educated at schools.  Santa, [sic] one of the chiefs, asked for a suit of clothes like the President's and a cane; a pistol, a sword and a horse to ride, so as to show his consequence at home.

            The President told them he was anxious to promote their comfort, but to that end it was necessary for them to keep the peace, and he would do everything in his power to protect them from bad white men.  he thought they would have a better home in the Indian Territory, where attention could be paid to their improvement, and they would be assisted in farming, and school-houses would be built for them, and mechanics would teach them how to work, and other benefits would be rendered them.

            Miguel said at one time he was on bad terms with the whites, not knowing whether they were Americans or Mexicans, but as soon as he learned that they were Americans he buried all his badness and was now their friend.

            Several other Indians addressed the President, declaring their determination, hereafter, not only to live at peace among themselves, but toward the whites.

 

July 4, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [Apache]

            Telegraph News.

            Washington, July 3.--Gen. Howard and his delegation of Apache chiefs (so-called) were at the White House to-day, and had an interview with the President.  There were present among others, Secretaries Delano and Boutwell, and Commissioner Walker, of the Indian bureau.  The Indians were introduced by Gen. Howard, and they then commenced, through an interpreter, to make their requests, which were but a reiteration of what they had told Mr. Delano at the Interior Department a few days ago.  They wanted good houses, land, churches, school houses, food, clothing, muskets, powder and shot, and it fhey were supplied with them they pledged themselves to keep peace with the whites and among themselves.  One fo them did not seem to desire anything more than a suit of clothing like that work by their Great Father, which was a plain suite of white linen.

            The President listened attentively to all they had to say, and promised to do all in his power to aid them in advancing in the arts of civilization.  He also promised them that they should be protected in all their rights if they would only remain at peace.  He said he would like to see them all gathered on the Indian lands west of Arkansas.

            The President subsequently had a consultation with Secretaries Delano and Boutwell, but no formal cabinet meeting was held.

 

July 22, 1872:  Patriot [Harrisburg, Pa.]:  [Dakota: Brule; unid.]

            Spotted Tail and Other Indians.

            A delegation of seventeen Indian braves and three squaws arrived in this city yesterday morning from the west.  They were quartered at the United States hotel, where they were the observed of all observers during the entire day.  Through the politeness of the agent accompanying the delegation, Mr. D. R. Risley, we were enabled to find out who they were and where they were going  The delegation consisted of Spotted Tail, an Indian chief (who accompanied the Grand Duke Alexis on his hunting expedition), Two strike, Swift Bear, iron Shell and thirteen other Indian braves and three squaws.  The agent informed us that they were destined for Washington to see the Great Father (President Grant) in relation to the location of agencies.  They have had some difficulty with the United States government and desire to have the matter amicably arranged.  They belong to the Brule Sioux tribe and have been friendly to the government ever since 1868.  They are the only Indians who have strictly regarded their part of the treaty.  The tribe, which numbers 5,000 strong, is located on the White river at the Dacotah reservation.  The Indians presented a very good appearance, wearing the usual Indian costume.  They seemed to be very much annoyed by the large crowd that gathered around the hotel.

 

July 22, 1872:  Patriot [Harrisburg, Pa.]:  [Dakota: Brule]

            Miscellany.

            Spotted Tail and delegation left for Washington last night at 11:10.

 

July 22, 1872:  Patriot [Harrisburg, Pa.]:  [unid.; Dakota: Brule]

            The Indians at the United States hotel yesterday were so much annoyed by the throngs of spectators that it was deemed advisable to retire them from the public by locking them in dark rooms.

 

July 23, 1872:  Public Ledger [Phila., Pa.]:  [Dakota: Brule]

            Spotted Tail and his Indian delegation arrived in Washington yesterday.

 

July 24, 1872:  Public Ledger [Phila., Pa.]:  [Dakota: Brule]

            Spotted Tail and his Indian delegation are to be presented to the president at Washington, to-day.

 

July 26, 1872:  Evening Star:  [unid.]

            Visits to Jay Cooke, Esq.--The members of the Japanese Embassy will leave the city tomorrow in the noon train and spend Sunday and Monday at the country seat of Jay Cooke, Esq., at Chelton Hills, near Philadelphia.  On Monday the Indian delegation now in the city will visit Mr. Cooke at the same place.

 

July 25, 1872:  Patriot [Harrisburg, Pa.]:  [Dakota: Brule]

            Washington.

            Spotted Tail at the White House.

            Washington, July 24.--Spotted Tail with his delegation had an interview with the President this morning, accompanied by General Walker, the commissioner of Indian affairs, and others, with regard to a change in the location of their agency.  Spotted Tail said he would consult with his men who were present and give the result to the secretary of the Interior to-morrow.  The President advised a change in the agency, as it would benefit them to the extent of $60,000 in the saving of transportation, but he left it with them entirely to decide.

            Spotted Tail said he would make one remark to the President.  It was this:  "I hear that in a few months there is to be an election for a new president.  I hope you will be successful, as you always have been so kind to us Indians."

            The President replied, that whatever may be the result, he hoped there would be no change in the Indian policy.  After the usual handshaking the conference ended.  The Indians afterwards visited the treasury department.

 

July 25, 1872:  Public Ledger [Phila., Pa.]:  [Dakota: Brule]

            From Washington.  Washington, July 24.

            Spotted Tail Interviews the President.

            The Spotted Tail delegation of Indians had an interview with the President this morning, at the Executive Mansion.  They were accompanied by three Indian women and by General Walker, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Mr. D. R. Risley, their agent, and others.  Spotted Tail was in his shirt-sleeves, and wore a heavy red mantle, his hair ornamented with a feather of the same color.  A large silver medal, with the raised likeness of Andrew Johnson, resided on his breast.  After the usual hand-shaking by all the Indians with the President, Spotted Tail said, through the interpreter, that he was a little tired now, but would have something to tell his great father to-morrow.

            The President replied that they would not see him to-morrow, as he was going away, but they could talk to the Secretary of the Interior and Commissioner of Indian Affairs, who were authorized to act for him.  He understood that Spotted Tail had something to say to him about the location of his agency, and requested the interpreter to say that Red Cloud was permitted to change his agency location because at the former place there was little or no water in the summer season.  He did not want to drive Spotted Tail away from the present location of the agency, but he thought it would be better to remove, as a considerable sum of money, $60,000 would be saved in transportation, which would be expended for Spotted Tail and his people. 

            Spotted Tail said that all the young Indians now present were good men, and they intended to-day to have a council among themselves as to a change of location.

            The President replied, "Then let them tell the Commissioner the result."

            Agent Risley said to the President that when he went among those Indians he found them all peaceably disposed and desirous of maintaining friendly relations.  Spotted Tail not only exerted his counsel to this end, but always strived to impress his people with the importance of obeying the President's order.

            The President expressed his gratification with this report, adding:  "We will do all we can for their benefit; we want to make them self-sustaining, and are willing to help them until they can reach that point  We want the white and red man to be on good terms,, so that one as well as the other can go where he pleases without being molested."

            Spotted Tail said he had something more to say to the President.  I hear, he remarked, that in a few months there will be an election for a new President.  I hope you may be successful.  This would please me very much for you have been very kind to my people.

            The President replied, however the election may result, I hope there will be no change in the Indian policy.

            The interview here ended, the Indians sitting before the President and shaking his hand as they took their departure.

 

Aug. 2, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Dakota; Brule]

            Spotted Tail.

            The Delegation of Upper Brule, Dakota or Sioux, Indians, that has been in Washington conferring with the President and Secretary of the interior, reached this city last evening, and are quartered at the la Pierre House.  They are in charge of Mr. D. R. Risley, their agent, and General J. E. Smith, the commander of Fort Laramie.

            The missionary Indian commissioner of the Episcopal Church, nominates the agent for this tribe of Indians, and Mr. William Welsh, of this city, has been asked to take charge of them during their visit here.

            Their names are Spotted Tail and wife, Two Strike and wife, Thigh and wife, Yellow Hair, Iron Shell, Swift Bear, White Thunder, Black Crow, Crooked Foot, Roaster, White eyes, Wicked Bear, Charge-on-the Hawk, No Flesh, White-Wash-his-Face, Black Bull, S[potted Eagle, and One-who-run-the-Tiger.  They are accompanied by an interpreter, Mr. E. Coffee, the trader, and Todd Randall, a sub-agent.  Through the liberality of the Pennsylvania railroad, the entire party will go to-day to Cape May and back, giving the Indians their first view of the great ocean of which they have heard so much.

            Some of the ladies who are in training at the Bishop Potter Memorial House for Indian Missions have been invited to accompany them.  On Saturday the Indians will visit some of the manufacturing establishments in and near the city, and Girard College, dining at the country seat of Mr. Jay Cooke.

            If the Indians can remain here long enough and their consent can be had, it is probable that on Monday afternoon they will hold a public reception at the La Pierre House, where ladies will be specially invited, and that they will speak in the evening at the Academy of Music.  If this arrangement can be perfected notice will be given and tickets will be gratuitously distributed.

            These Indians are a very fine looking body of men dressed in their native costume, although when they were presented to their Great Father at Washington all but Spotted Tail, their head chief, had on a new suit of civilized clothing.  The visit to Washington of these Indians was occasioned by an urgent plea from Spotted Tail and other chiefs to determine definitely the permanent location of the tribe, that they may induce their young men to become herdsmen and farmers.

            The peace commission, composed of General Sherman and others, induced the warlike upper Brule Sioux to abandon their predatory habits and to locate on their reservation near Whetstone on the Missouri river.  Droughts, Whisky and disease disheartened these Indians, therefore permission was given for them in accordance with the treaty of 1868 to select a permanent location.

            It now appears that both Red Cloud, the chief of the Ogallalas, and Spotted Tail, the head of the Upper Brules, have located south of the territory indicated in their treaty as the possession of Indians, and that they are in the northern portion of Nebraska, where they cannot acquire a title to farms without further legislation.  President Grant told the Brules that they had as much right to the soil they occupied as the Ogallalas; therefore, he would not order their removal.  He said, however, that it they would take up land in their own territory it would please him very much, and enable him to do more for them.  The Brules yielded to the request, therefore their visit resulted well, although their request was at first declined.

 

Aug. 3, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Dakota: Brule]

            The Indians.

            They Visit Cape May Accompanied by the Girard College Boys.

            The Indian delegation consisting of Spotted Tail and his party, who arrived in this city from Washington on Thursday evening, took a trip to Cape May yesterday.  They left their headquarters at the La Pierre House about six o'clock, in charge of Mr. D. R. Risley, their agent, and General J. E Smith, commander at Fort Laramie.  Through the kindness of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, about two hundred orphan boys fro Girard College accompanied the excursionists.  They were in charge of the president of the board of directors of city trusts and H. W. Airey, the secretary, who is also acting president of the college.

            The trip down was a pleasant though somewhat dusty one, and was much enjoyed by both the Indians and orphans.  Upon arriving at the island the excursionists proceeded to the Se Breeze House, where a fine dinner had been provided.  After this had been discussed the Indians were driven to the lighthouse and other places of interest around the island.  They were much pleased with the ocean, which they yesterday saw for the first time, and its vastness appeared to leave a deep impression upon their minds.

            Some of the delegation also enjoyed a short sail in the surf boats.  Several of the party also took a stroll along the beach, and appeared much pleased with what they saw and heard.  They were the objects of considerable attention from the sojourners upon the island, and in their perambulations were followed by large crowds of people, both young and old.

            The Girard College boys were taken care of properly and were given the opportunity of thoroughly enjoying themselves, of which they took advantage.  They took strolls upon the beach, a number of them bathed and others again were treated to short drives.

            Late in the afternoon the cars were taken for the city, and after a few hours' ride the excursionists arrived without accident at the Market street warf.  The boys proceeded at once to the college and the Indians to the la Pierre House, where they partook of supper and then retired to their rooms.

            To-day the Indians will visit some of the manufacturing establishments in and around the city, and also Girard College.  They will dine at the country seat of Mr. Jay Cooke.  They will remain in the city to-morrow, and on Monday morning will leave for New York, after which they will visit St. Louis, where they expect to remain some time.

 

Aug. 6, 1872:  Commercial Advertiser (New York, NY):  [Dakota:  Brule]

            City Intelligence,  Spotted Tail and His Braves.  Their Movements To-day--How They Dress.

            The delegation of the Upper Sioux Indians, who have been in Washington for the purpose of securing a permanent location for their tribe, and who had interviews with the President and the Secretary of the Interior to that end, arrived at the Grand Central Hotel last night from Philadelphia.  Their names are as follows:  Spotted Tail and wife, Two Strike and wife, Thigh and wife, Yellow Hair, Lion Shell, Swift Bear, White Thunder, Black Crow, Crooked Foot, Roaster, White eyes, Wicked Bear, No-Flesh, Charge-on-the-Hawk, Black bull, White-wash-his-Face, One-who-runs-the Tiger, and Spotted Eagle.  General J. E. Smith and D. R. Risley have them in charge, and they are accompanied by an interpreter and Todd Randall, sub-agent.

            Spotted Tail and his retinue remained at their headquarters, at the Grand Central Hotel, all day, before going through a course of sight-seeing.  The corridor on the fourth floor, fronting on Broadway, is appropriated to their use, and it is there that they [h]ave spent the day.  They all wear buckskin breeches, gingham shirts, and many are draped in gay colored blankets.  Vermillion paint and traditional beads and moccasins complete their costume.  Spotted Tail is six feet high, and broad in proportion.  He stated this morning, through the interpreter, that what he desired for his people was a reservation in Dakota, where they might farm, have schools, and live after the manner of the whites.  He is going to St. Louis.  A private council of four was being held this morning in one of the bedrooms, the pipe being passed around, and the fire-ware consumed in true Indian fashion.

 

Aug. 6, 1872:  New York Herald:  [Dakota: Brule, Oglala]

            Spotted Tail and his Party.

            Arrival of Indians in the City Last Night--What They propose to Do During Their sojourn Here--The dress and Appearance of the Squaws.

            D. R. Risley, Indian Agent, Fort Laramie; Charles E. Green, J. E. Coppel and Todd Randall, Indian interpreters; Spotted Tail, Two Strike, Swift Bear, Iron Shell, chiefs of the Brule and Ogallala Sioux, with a number of other Indians, arrived at the Grand Central Hotel about nine o'clock last evening.           

            The party includes three young, and, it is scarcely necessary to add, beautiful squaws.  Their costume is a model of primitive simplicity and is admirably suited to a life on the Plains and the heated term.  No fashionable dressmaker has had a hand in the get-up, and no hairdresser has wearied his brains in the vain attempt to bring the straight locks of the Indians into subjection.  With the exception of a blanket and a profusion of beads they appear almost as nature left them.  Spotted Tail is a fine-looking Indian, and has kept the treaty of 1868 more faithfully than any of the other chiefs of the Plains.  His conduct in this respect presents a pleasing contrast to that of the other two--Red Dog and Red Cloud--who favored the city with their presence a few weeks ago, and who, on the authority of Governor Cook, of Colorado, have killed more white men and have broken more treaties than any other red men in the West.

            The delegation have visited various cities since they left Fort Laramie, and they seem to be profoundly impressed with the wealth and population of the East.  They went to Washington to see the Great Father (Grant), and after remaining some time came on to Philadelphia, where they spent last Sunday [Aug. 4] with their Quaker friends.  They have a high opinion of the Quaker form of worship, its dignified silence strongly commending itself to their admiration.  On their arrival in new York last night they were wearied, and in a short time were supplied with supper.

            Spotted Tail is to be taken to the Observatory to-day to witness some astronomical observations.  Up to 1868 no literary man came into his dominions without having his scalp taken, Spotted Tail wishing to recognize the kingdom of letters by some striking proof of his approbation.  He is not so lavish in his kindly acts now, the United States government having kindly undertaken to curb his precocity.  The remaining members of the party have never been East before, and the agent says that the visit has had a good effect in teaching them the importance and wealth of the American people.  On the Plains, where the whites are few and weak, the Indians affect to despise their power; but when they come to our crowded cities they come to have a respect bordering on fear for the resources of the country.  The object of their present trip East is to secure a new location, the one they occupy now not being exactly suited to their ants.  They want to go to the White Earth River, Dakota, and it is probable that their wishes will be gratified by the government, which will also furnish them with guns, rifles, provisions and ammunition.

            The tribes represented by the chiefs are under the supervising care of the Episcopal Board of Missions.

            The sioux tribe, of which the Brule and the Ogallala are a part, is the largest tribe now left on the Continent, and is divided into various branches, some of which are hostile and some peaceful, but the latter are in a minority.

            The Indians will remain in the city for a few days, during which time they will visit the various places of interest.

 

Aug. 7, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Dakota: Brule]

            Our New York Letter.   New York, August 6.

            The delegation of the Upper Sioux Indians, who have been in Washington for the purpose of securing a permanent location for their tribe, and who had interviews with the President and the Secretary of the Interior to that end, arrived at the Grand Central Hotel lat night from Philadelphia.  Spotted Tail and his retinue remained at their headquarters, at the Grand Central Hotel, all day, before going through a course of sight-seeing.  The corridor on the fourth floor, fronting on Broadway, is appropriated to their use, and it is there that they have spent the day. A private council of four was being held this morning in one of the bedrooms, the pipe being passed around and the fire water consumed in true Indian fashion.

Aug. 7, 1872:  Commercial Advertiser (New York, NY):  [Dakota: Brule]

            Spotted Tail and His Braves.  Visits to Stewart's and the Signal Station.  Delving Among Silks and Laces, and Studying Science.

            Notwithstanding the numerous visits of representatives of Indian tribes made to the metropolis during the last few years, the Chiefs of the Sioux proved to-day a veritable sensation.  Crowds followed them through the streets and scrutinized them long and carefully.  About eleven o'clock the Indian party started from the Grand Central Hotel on a visit to A. t. Stewart's up-town store.  The party consisted of spotted Tail and his squaw, Two Strike, Squatting Bear, Swift Bear, Iron Shell, Yellow Hair, and two squaws.  They were accompanied by Messrs. Risley and Genere, the interpreters.  At Stewart's the Indians regarded the array of gayly colored silks and other costly fabrics with great interest--the squaws in particular, true to the instincts of their sex, of whatever race, looking with longing eyes at the rich silks and rare laces displayed in such profusion.  About half an hour was spent at Stewart's.  The party walked through the building and seemed to wonder as much at its colossal proportions as at its conents

            Leaving Stewart's they proceeded in carriages to the Equitable Building, corner of Cedar treet and Broadway.

            The arrived at this place at half-part twelve 'clock, and remained almost three-quarters of an hour, apparently much pleased with the building and the attention shown them by the officers of the Company.  Upon their arrival they proceeded at once to the Directors' rooms, followed by a curious crowd.  Spotted Tail and his wife led the party.  They were gayly but somewhat uncomfortably draped in thick blanket shawls, and he wore a black felt hat.  Mrs. Spotted Tail had the parting of her hair covered with vermilion, and sported very elaborate earrings.  The rest of the party were eighteen in number.  One wore a linen duster over a shirt which was allowed to hang loosely over his leggings, and carried a "Greeley" fan.  They were all attired in true Indian fashion, and some wore bunches of artificial flowers on their hats.  In the Director's apartment they were received by Mr. Day, who acted on behalf of the Board of Directors, and who conveyed to Spotted Tail, through the interpreter, his pleasure at receiving the delegation.  He said that they recognized them as representatives of the soil, and that they had once owned this very Island of Manhattan, having sold it for six shillings and some tobacco.  Mr. Day then explained the method of transacting business in an insurance company, and the benefit derived from it, concluding with an invitation for them to view the City from the roof.

            Spotted Tail was presented with a photograph of the building, which he surveyed with some interest, and then handed it to one of the lesser lights to carry.  He then signified that he was thirsty, and some ice-water was sent for, fire-water not being desired.  While they were refreshing themselves, E. C. Kembel, Secretary of the Indian Commission of the Episcopal Church, who has charge of the interests of this tribe, then made a few remarks to the company explaining the object of the visit of the delegation and the circumstances that led to it.  He said that their visit had quite satisfied them, and they were now very well contented to do as the Government desired.  The Indians then left the roof, each shaking hands in passing out, and were conveyed by the elevators to the roof.  A noisy crowd rushed up the staircases, but were denied admission at the top.  The view from the observatory was a grand one, but the rays of the sun told on the thickly-clad Indians.  Nevertheless they appeared much awed and interested by the extent and beauty of the panoramic view.  The workings of the signal service was next explained to them, but although they appeared much interested and anxious to solve the subject laid before them, they apparently made small progress in comprehending meteorological science.         

            The party then visited the basement, where they watched the machinery which works the elevators for some moments, and afterward proceeded to their carriages.

            Broadway was filled with a dense crowd, who were not at all backward in saluting the various members of the delegation as they sat in the carriages before starting, with whoops intended to remind them of their native heath.  They proceeded directly to their quarters at the Grand Central Hotel.

 

Aug. 7, 1872:  New York Herald:  [Dakota: Brule]

            Spotted Tail and the Sioux.  Twenty-one of the Upper Brule Sioux at the Grand Central Hotel--They Want to Get a Little more Powder, A Little More Firewater and a Little more Money--the Old Story Over Again--the Poor Innocents Want to Build Free Schools, so they Do--Their Trip to Cape May--Mrs. Spotted Tail, Mrs. Two Strike and Mrs. Thigh to Visit Stewart's To-day.

            Again the painted savage of the forest, with rings in his ears, child's toys around his neck, moccasins on his feet and parti-colored blankets thrown over his shoulders, is to be seen stalking through the corridors of the Grand Central Hotel, an establishment which is becoming famous for the number of the peculiar and extraordinary guests who visit it.  On Monday night, at nine o'clock, a party of twenty-one Indians of the Upper Brule Sioux, one of the ten tribes of that nation which ahs been guilty of so many atrocious crimes against white women and children, arrived at the Grand Central Hotel from the depot at Jersey City, having left Philadelphia on Monday afternoon for this city.  General J. C. Smith, Major Risley, Agent; Todd Randall Coffee, an Indian trader, and Genere, an interpreter, were in charge of them.  As soon as they arrived they were placed in rooms along the front corridor of the fourth floor.  The windows of their rooms look out on Broadway.  Thirteen of these rooms are occupied by the Indians and their squaws and the cost of their board to the government is $84 per day, the rate of $4 a day being charged for each person who lives on the fourth floor of the Grand Central Hotel.  Besides the price of board these savages, who are professional butchers by trade, have to be furnished with Havana cigars and firewater at the expense of the United States.  Just think of it--there are hundreds of hungry people in New York and here are these Indians living at the rate of $5 a day and sleeping with lace trimmings on their pillow slips; men to whom the sight of a baby's blood is only a stimulant to atrocities!

            The names of these gentle savages who are indulging in the mysterious delicacies of French cookery at the Grand Central are as follows:-

            Mr. Spotted Tail (head chief).  Mrs. Spotted Tail, née Hole-in-Her-Stocking.

            Mr. Two Strike.  Mrs. Two Strike

            Mr. Thigh (a tall brunette).  Mrs. Thigh

            Mr. No Flesh (he is quite thin).  Mr. Yellow Hair (a blonde)

            Mr. Swift Bear (six feet one inch high)  Mr. Iron Shell.

            Mr. Charge-on-the Hawk.  Mr. White thunder

            Mr. Black Bull            Mr. Wicked Bear

            Mr. Spotted Eagle (nice and fat)        Mr. White eyes (he squints)

            Mr. One-Who-Runs-The-Tiger (this Brule plays keno)  Mr. Black Crow

            Mr. Spotted Eagle (a fine looking fellow; has a very soft hand).  Mr. Roaster (a hard case)

            Mr. White-Wash-His-Face (this brave has not taken a bath in eight months).  Mr. Crooked Foot                                           (from wearing the twelve-shilling brogans of the pale faces)

   On Monday night the Indians remained in their rooms during the early part of the evening, but a few strolled out, and one was rudely spoken to by a cyprian near the Grand Central in an insulting way and he returned to his dormitory.  Mrs. Spotted Tail is the best looking of the squaws, and wears her hair á la Pompadour.  She has manifested a desire for a pleasant waist dress, the bottom of which is to be gored.  She is also to have a fichu and has ordered a gorgeous bonnet at the expense of the Indian Department.  This high-toned lady is the mother of the renowned belle of the Sioux nation, Miss Spotted Tail, who was adored by the Grand Duke Alexis and General Phil Sheridan while they were hunting on the Plains.  Mrs. Thigh is twenty-eight years of age and uses two pounds of buffalo fat to grease her jet black hair every week.  She is quite ugly, and knows it, which is a singular thing in a woman.  Mrs. Two Strike has only one fault--she will pitch pennies--and Mrs. Thigh betrays a frantic desire to hang the spittoon around her neck by a cord.  Spotted Tail is six feet two inches in height and very handsomely built, with a noble face and the port of a lion.  Early yesterday afternoon Mr. No Flesh took a walk down Broadway and came up again toward the hotel.  While on his travels he stepped into an oyster saloon in a basement directly opposite the Grand Central Hotel, and there saw some soft-shell crabs for the fist time in his life.  He ate two and drank a similar number of mugs of Scotch ale.  On reaching his room at the Grand Central he became deathly sick and had to be taken to his bed.  No more soft-shell crabs for him or Scotch ale either.  Yellow Hair was inveigled into taking a ride up and down the grand elevator, and as he had never been on one before--every Indian being his own elevator--he was made seasick by the motion.  These were the only casualities.  Two supporters of tax administration called upon Spotted Tail, and assured him that North Carolina had been carried for the republicans by a majority of 2,000,000 that there was a radical gala of twenty-sin in Currituck county.  Spotted Tail manifested no concern at this last piece of news.  These Brules are much cleaner and better looking and taller than the ogallas who were here about six weeks ago.  The Ogallala are kindred to the Brules about thirty-two degrees removed.  On their way fro Fort Laramie via Washington they stopped at Cape May a few days, and Mrs. Spotted Tail took a bath in the surf in company with her spouse, and Mrs. Thigh and Mrs. Twostrike.  The latter lady, when the rollers struck her, halloed like any Christian damsel from Chestnut street.  That same day the entire delegation of twenty-one took a bath in the surf, and afterwards took dinner at the country residence of Mr. J. Cook, on the beach.  To-morrow the Brules will visit A. T. Stewart's store, the weather observatory on the roof of the Mutual Insurance Building, the Central _ark, and in the evening a public meeting will be held by them at the Church of the Transfiguration--better known as "The Little Church around the Corner"--under the auspices of the Episcopal Board of Missions.  Yesterday the Indians spent most of their time in walking up and down the corridors with frantic eagerness, as if they were in the woods.  Whenever a lone Indian hears the bell of the elevator ring he would steal around and take a look at the machine as it ascended or descended.  Their room doors are open narly all the time, and crowds of strangers patrol the corridors nearly all the time to obtain a look at the savages.  Whenever they feel they are being stared at too much they close their doors wiht an indignant slam.  A party of drunken Germans got into one of their rooms, and after taking some improper liberties with the Indians they left.  The reporter of the Herald was in the room at the time, and as the party left Wicked Bear, a tall brave, with a vindictive look, gave the door a tremendous kick with his naked foot, which nearly burst the panelling through.  Four or five of the other braves at this feat "smiled a ghastly smile," and they all dried "How! How!"  with deliberate unction.  The Indians yesterday at table made great havoc with the green corn which was served to them.  All the Indians wear buckskin breeches, with a heavy fringe running down the seams, and have handsome blue and red blankets thrown over their shoulders, upon which various and curious figures are embroidered.  Four or five of them have their faces partly painted and wear eagle feathers in their plaited braids of hair.  Two had yellow linen dusters, and three of them wore their figure colored shirts outside of their breeches, without any regard for public propriety.  The Herald reporter had an interview with Spotted Tail, which was short, sweet and to the point. Spotted Tail reclined his manly form on a big lounge, and the reporter coming to the rescue, the "talk" began.

            Reporter--How do you do, Mr. spotted Tail?

            "Ugh! Very well," responded Spotted Tail.  How!"

            Reporter--what do you think of the American people?

            Spotted Tail--Very great people, very rich, much money, big ships, big hotel.  I was here two years ago.  I will go home and tell my people great many Sioux, to come here and see great deal of money, great deal of work.  My people want land in Dakota, Sioux farms and big schools like white people.  My people poor; we want work.  I will go home and tell them to work on farms.  Good day. How!

            On Saturday the Indians will leave for St. Louis.  They have been granted a reservatio of land fifty miles northeast of Laramie by President Grant.

 

Aug. 8, 1872:  New York Times:  [Dakota: Brule]

            The Indian Chiefs--How they spent yesterday.

            Spotted Tail and his braves made a hasty tour through the City [NEW YORK] yesterday, in comyany [sic] with Messrs. Risley and Guern the interpreters.  They first visited A. T. Stewart's up-town store, where they regarded the array of gaily-colored silks and other costly fabrics with great interest.  Leaving Stewart's they proceeded to the Equitable Life Insurance Building, where they were received by Mr. Day, one of the directors, who conveyed to Spotted Tail through the interpreter his pleasure at receiving the delegation.  He said that they recognized them as the representatives of the soil, and that they once owned this Island of Manhattan, having sold it for six shillings and some tobacco.  Mr. Day then explained the method of transacting business in an insurance company, concluding with an invitation for them to view the City from the roof.  Arriving at the top of the building by the aid of the elevator, the workings of the signal service were next explained to them, but they apparently made small progress in comprehending meteorological science.  The party was then escorted to their carriages and proceeded directly to their quarters at the Grand Central.

            In the evening they attended the usual evening service at the "little church around the corner," Twenty-ninth and Grand Central.

            After even song was over Bishop Quintard, of Tennessee, advancing to the altar rail, said"  Brethren:  In the name and on behalf of Bishop Potter, of New-York, I feel it my duty to say how thankful we should be that we are able to welcome these Indians here to-night, and I pray to God that his blessing may rest upon them and that they may be conducted in safety back to their reservation.

            Col. E. C. Kemble then explained the object of their visit here, after which W. Welsh, Esq., of Philadelphia, delivered an address describing the good work that the Church is doing among these aborigines.

            Spotted Tail was then called upon to make a speech.  Through his interpreter he said:  "I am a stranger here.  I know nothing about you people, but I believe you have been praying, because I saw you all on your knees.  Where there is so much happiness it must be because you pray to God, and I hope you all will help me in building churches and schools on my new reservation that my people may pray to God and be happy too.  I came here to settle with the "Great Father: about our new reservation, and if Mr. Welsh and the members of the church will help us I think my braves will soon become civilized.  After a collection had been made on behalf of Indian missions the proceeding closed with the Bishop pronouncing the blessing.

 

Aug. 8, 1872:  New York Herald:  [Dakota: Brule]

            The Brule Sioux.  Spotted Tail and His Squaw Go Shopping.  An Attempt Made to Insure the Lives of the Scalping Party.  White Thunder, Wicked Bear, No Flesh and Crooked Foot Take a Look at the Bay of New York.  Broadway Filled with Great Crowds to See the Wild Sioux.  Spotted Tail Say His Prayers and Tells the Congregation of the Little Church Around the Corner, "I Want Money to Build Churches and Erect Sunday Schools," So He Does.

            The Indians of the Brule tribe of the Sioux Nation, at the date that this journal reaches its myriad of readers in this city, will have made a sojourn of sixty hours in the metropolis.  They have, by this time, seen the elephant and drunk much fire-water and admired the beauties on Broadway.

            Indians, and in particular Sioux Indians, are given to the habit of rising very early.  The range of rooms inhabited by the festive braves and squaws are all in a line and front on Broadway.  From the windows, at an early hour yesterday morning, the painted faces and befeathered heads of the Sioux savages peeped out, and were the occasion of a thousand comments from the lips of two or three thousand spectators who occupied the stoops and sidewalks opposite the Grand Central Hotel.  A painted, hostile savage is a boon to a New York lady, just as a keg of nitro-glycerine would be if it was exposed to the view of the fairer and more curious sex.  The fact that the average Indian, fresh from the plains and  [...], him how you will, is dangerous, is all the more an incentive to the ladies to have them crowd around where squaws, blankets and braves are promiscuously gathered.

            "Oh, dear, I wonder if that is an Indian," said one young lady, who stood on a stoop opposite the hotel, as she looked up to a window and saw the blotched face and square head of a savage leaning over a sill, his face having a daub of paint on either cheek.

            "It must be an Indian, he looks so bad," answered her friend in a white muslin dress, with her mouth all agape and a summer sunshade in her hand.

            Two or three noisy little boys standing in the gutter on the border of the crowd cheered violently, and the savage ducked his head and retired from the window. The noise in the street, the crush and roll of the omnibuses, the clangor and turmoil of great incessant Broadway troubled him.  On his blanket was the figured writing of the Dakota nation, which informed him that he was a great brave and had taken the scalps of many white men.  He despised the motley and ever changing mass on Broadway, he was thinking of the long grass, the trail, the fight and pursuit:  he was looking into the gaspign face and closing eyes of his victim; he saw the blood oozing slowly out of the arrow wound which he had inflicted, and his knees were pressed with terrible force on the chest of his mortal enemy.  These are the day dreams of a Sioux brave boarding at a New York hotel at the rate of $4 a day.

            [next paragraph continues along those lines]

            The Brule Sioux ate a very hearty and wholesome breakfast this morning in a room which was provided for their wants.  They are voracious in their habits, and any full grown Sioux can eat as much as three white men.  There are but four persons in the party, who know how to behave themselves at table.  These four are Spotted Tail, a sententious, keen, quiet and dismal-looking man; his wife, mrs. Spotted Tail, who laughs at everything out of her merry eyes and is always good humored, no matter what may befall; the Great Medicine Man of the tribe, a melancholy looking, tall, slab-sided Indian, who looks as if a dose of medicine would do him good--something perhaps in the way of a box of compound cathartic pills; and Swift Bear, a gallant, splendid looking fellow, with a face that defies scrutiny and an eye as clear as a glass of spring water drawn from the well.

            At about eleven o'clock eighteen of the twenty-one Indians were told that they had an invitation to go and visit Stewart's dry goods place on Broadway, and in a moment there was a great fuss and trouble among the squaws.  Mrs. Thigh helped Mrs. Spotted Tail on with her blanker and Mrs. Spotted Tail went and took a look at the glass, and saw that he blanker was a little awry.  Then Mrs. Spotted Tail got a little mad and gave Mrs. Thigh a piece of her mind.  She did not want to go visiting in such a fashion, and she was only calmed down when Mrs. Two-Strike offered to paint her cheeks.  This was done beautifully and with a great deal of enthusiasm.

            Mrs. Thigh had her cheeks daubed and so had Mrs. Spotted Tail.  The male savages also had their faces painted, and wore eagle feathers in the clusters of hair at the top and back of their heads.

            [generic blather edited out]

            At Stewart's, when the Indians dismounted, a passage was made in the crowd by the police for the Upper Brules, and they passed into the store several of them carrying Greeley fans in their hands.  White Thunder is the Beau Brummel of the delegation.  He will insist upon wearing his cotton night shirt outside of his manifold breeches and over this a George H. Pendleton yellow linen duster.  He is very affected in his walk, also, is White Thunder, and will smoke nothing but Partagas of the first class. Iron Shell displays a great deal of solemn gallantry toward Mrs. Two Strike, and it is to be hoped that there will not e any trouble there from.  A Mr. Kemble, the agent of the Episcopal Missions, escorted the braves through Stewart's store, and they did not deign to express any astonishment whatever.

            But the squaws were not so reticent. Mrs. Spotted Tail said nothing until she saw some Dolly Varden silks, which were exhibited for her especial benefit.  Their queenly and costly materials seemed to please her eyes ore than anything else, and she exclaimed in the Sioux dialect, The white man is powerful; his wigwams are full of riches and his shadow is everywhere  The Great Spirit has made him rule over the Dakotas."  Mrs. Thigh took a great liking to some patterns of striped summer goods, and Mrs. Two Strike wanted her husband to buy her a love of a walking dress.  Her noble husband is short of funds, and he simply answered, like an Anglo-Saxon gentleman:  "Ugh! Squaw damned fool [...?]"

            After leaving Stewart's the carriages were driven down Broadway to the office of an insurance company, which is gifted with an observatory,  Going down Broadway there were shouts and yells hurled at the carriages, and when the cortege stopped at the corner of Cedar street, in the vicinity of which the insurance office is situated, an immense crowd was congregated of all classes of people.  A number of women of the humbler class from the back streets lying on the river had assembled with their children, and it was noticed that they clasped their offspring nearer to them as the Indians passed out of the carriages.

            Mr. Kemble escorted them into the building, and Spotted Tail and his wife, the two other squaws and two chiefs were put in the elevators and were hauled to the top floor.  The police kept the great crowd back until the rest of the Indians passed into the  building. Then the crowd broke in regardless of all rules and swarmed up the stairs of the magnificent building.  It was every one for himself and the deuce take the hindmost.  Two or three attaches of the office were present and showed them all round the building, the splendor of the furniture and frescoing almost blinding their eyes.  There is a balcony running all round the establishment and this was also filled with spectators, who were laughing and leering at the Indians, and what was worse, the Indians knew it.  These Sioux seem as if they were brought to New York only for the purpose of puffing certain hotels, elevators, insurance offices and dry goods stores.     

            In the board room, where all the chairs have a gilded monogram like the chairs in the Erie Railroad office, there was a director of the company who had his speech ready to fire off at the inoffensive head of Spotted Tail.  Spotted Tail, his squaw, Two Strike and his squaw, Mr. Thigh and his squaw, Swift Bear, with a scowl in his eye, White Thunder, who took a look in a glass previously to see if his hair was fixed, and the rest of the braves grouped themselves around for a speech.   The director, who had a bald spot on the top of his head, took his position in a black suit of clothing, his right leg thrown well forward, and a clergyman of unknown fame and the object of the missions stood by.  Then there was a crowd of bogus reporters, who rushed in and announced themselves from every paper under heaven that they could think of.  These rascals are everywhere, and they should be punished as confidence en and sent to break stones in the Penitentiary.

            A metallic pitcher, full of ice water, occupied the centre of the table, and a large full-length oil portrait of some en high up in the insurance circles hung on the wall, just hidden by the chandeliers, taking imaginary notes in imaginary shorthand the while.  Spotted Tail stood it like a veteran.  He had done the same thing before when he called on the Great Father at Washington to bore him for gunpowder and Sunday schools, Mrs. Spotted Tail, who has the dearest pair of little well-shaped feet, looked merry and wise, and smiled at her darling husband.  There was a great crowd of Wall street brokers, idlers and insurance clerks in the room.  Now his gun is loaded and is ready to be fired off.  The interpreter stands hard aport, eager to translate every word that is said by the insurance man with the bald spot on his head.

            [short speeches, edited out]

            "Now," said the enthusiastic insurance man, "bring us some ice water, because I know that you will not drink any fire water."  Here Spotted Tail and the other braves made wry faces.  They thought that they were going to be asked--not to ride in the elevator, but to take a drink, and they were disappointed.  Then they received a large photograph of the insurance building, which Spotted Tail handed with disgust in his face to the interpreter.  Then they gathered their blankets around them and stalked to the elevator after the insurance agent had explained to his select audience that their aim in coming to New York was to get funds to build Sunday schools and churches.

            A great crowd followed them, and the Indians were hoisted to the roof, and the great, glorious bay of New York lay before their astonished eyes.  The squaws had a good deal of trouble climbing to the Observatory, and when they got there they manifested considerable pleasure.

            Here the insurance man came in again.  Pointing out to the great trackless sea, and over the Trinity church spire, which they were told was a big religious wigwam, the insurance men cried out in exultation, "Tell them that in through that little pass of the Narrows, big ships come every day, hundreds and hundreds filled with white men from a nation greater than this to settle in our free country.

            Spotted Tail looked a doubt at Whitewash-His-Face, as much as to say, "That's too thin," and then the orator of the day subsided for aye.  The roof is covered with garden pebbles, and the three squaws were continually kicking them around so as to show their elegant, dear little feet while they remained, a hundred white men gazing at them with ravenous eyes.  Then they all descended to the ground floor, and drank water from a trough, then afterward filed out in double file and took carriages for the Grand Central Hotel, amid the hooting and yelling of an immense crowd of people which had gathered in a few minutes.  The windows in the stories on Broadway were crowded with human beings, and the street was completely blocked up by vehicles.  The police made a passage, and the little boys, who had been accustomed to see Indians on the Bowery theatre stage, favored them as they drove off with a series of boyish war whoops.

 

Aug. 8, 1872:  New York Herald:  [Dakota: Brule]

            The Sioux at Prayers.

            The Indian delegation of the Upper Brules, of the Sioux nation, visited Dr. Houghton's Church of the Transfiguration, or 'The Little Church Around the Corner,' as it is better known, last evening.  A very large and fashionable congregation awaited the entrance of these children of the forest to the temple of the God of a Christian people.

            About eight o'clock a large hotel coach and three barouches drove up to the entrance and deposited twenty-one painted, be-feathered savages, seeking religion.  They marched in, with the famous Spotted Tail, and took seats immediately fronting the pulpit.  As soon as they were seated they were at once provided with fans, which they used with considerable dexterity and perseverance during the entire evening.  [generic speeches edited out]

            The audience seemed very much interested in Spotted Tail, and paid marked attention to his harangue.

            A collection was taken up for "the Indian" and was liberally subscribed to.  After the singing of a hymn the congregation came up and shook hands with each of the chiefs.

           

Aug. 10, 1872:  New York Times:  [Dakota: Brule]

            The Braves.

            A Talk With the Indian Chiefs.

            A Times reporter yesterday visited the Indian Chiefs at the Grand Central Hotel, [New York] where they occupy about fifteen rooms, in charge of Major D. R. Risley, Government agent, and Mr. Chas. E. Guern, interpreter, who is assisted by Messrs. Todd Randall and Jule E. Coffey.  Passing up Broadway toward evening, an immense crowd was observed on the sidewalk opposite the hotel endeavoring in vain to catch a glimpse of the Indians.  The reported pressed through the throng and up the stairway of the hotel to the corridors on the fourth floor, where the red men were lounging about and promenading with their blankets wrapped round them and large fans in their tawny hands, which they piled with a vigor that only increased the intense heat from which they suffered.  Quite a large number of ladies, gentlemen and children loitered in the halls, some of them shaking hands with the chiefs and expressing by their looks the kindly feeling they entertained for the children of the Western Wilds.  Yellow Hair, one of the "braves," seemed quite curious to know what paper the reporter represented, and when Mr. Guern told him it was the Times he wanted the politics of the paper explained also, and when Mr. Guern told him it wanted Grant to be made President again, Yellow Hair gave unmistakable signs of approval and satisfaction.  While in Washington Spotted Tail was so well pleased with the kindness of the President that he yesterday said he only wished the Indians had the privilege of voting so that they might show their appreciation of the President's policy by casting their votes for him in the coming election.  Many of the "braves" also expressed their desire to see Grant fill the position he now holds another term.  They also anxiously ask for teachers to instruct their children in reading, writing, and other useful and industrious pursuits, and it is hoped that the movement inaugurated in this direction in the "little church around the corner" may be carried to a successful issue.  During the interview a lady reporter sat taking notes, and the astonishment of the chiefs when told that she wrote for the paper can better be imagined than described.  The lady had on aa dress with flowing sleeves, and a tightly fitting under-sleeve of white linen, which one of the "braves" insisted on examining, and, pushing up the dress-sleeve, he found the white sleeve held by an elastic band, which he caught with his finger and snapped back and forth, evidently quite delighted with his discovery.  Another lady held a parasol in her hand, and to the inquiry.  "How?" she opened it, when the brave took it, and, holding it over his head, repeated, "Hot-hot," returning it with much reluctance to the owner, who closed it, when he again took possession of it, and, dangling it on his knee, exclaimed, "Papoose--sleep--hot," and with a significant gesture described the distance, plainly indicating also that the parasol would be a very agreeable trophy to carry back with him; and his appeal proved irresistible, for the lady gave it to him smiling, when he thanked her in pantomine, and further signified that he had two squaws and ten papooses, while his ideas of matrimonial happiness were so firmly fixed that he could not realize a white brave having only one wife.  In one of the rooms, seated on the floor, were Two Strike and his wife, and Mrs. Spotted Tail, while Spotted Tail, seated in a chair, calmly looked on the endeavors of his companions who were evidently essaying a new field of labor.  Two Strike being engaged in drawing, with red, blue and black pencils, himself in various attitudes on horseback, and killing Pawnees.  Considering the untutored hand of the artist, the effort was highly successful, and gave decided pleasure to the Chief.  Mrs. Spotted Tail had some very pretty calico of chaste Dolly Varden pattern, which she was trying to fashion into a garment of that unique design, while Mrs. Two Strike sat by watching every movement with great interest, but when one of the lady visitors sat down and showed them how to sew up the seam, thread the needle and begin again, they seemed as pleased as children with a new toy.  Mr. Guern assured the reporter that these Indians have always kept faith with the Government, and says that all they want is for the Government to help and protect them, and they will abide by the rules laid down for them.  Mr. Guern's parting request was that the paper that has done so much to support Republican institutions should also urge upon the public the necessity of sending teachers among these Indians, as he feels assured they will be enabled to advance more rapidly in civilization if they receive the benefit of school training for their children.

            The entire party will leave today, by the Erie Railway, for their homes in the West.

 

Aug. 13, 1872:  Alexandria Gazette:  [unid.; Upper Missouri]

            Another delegation of Indians, consisting of about sixty chiefs and representative men of different tribes of the Upper Missouri, are expected in Chicago on the 20th, en route for Washington.

 

Sept. 9, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Dakota]

            Indian Delegation to the Capital.

            A telegram was received at the Interior Department yesterday from General Cowan, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, dated Fort Sully, Dakota Territory, Sept. 5, stating that he would leave there on Sept. 6 with nineteen Teton Sioux and fourteen Grand River Sioux, and expects to reach Washington by Thursday next.

 

Sept. 12, 1872:  Critic Record:  [unid.]

            The Indian delegation of thirty-six from the upper country are expected here to[day.  Gen. Cowan, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, having been called away by illness in his family, will not arrive with them.

 

Sept. 13, 1872:  Patriot [Harrisburg, Pa.]:  [Dakota]

            More Indian Murderers Going to Washington.

            Chicago, September 12.--The Indian delegation from the Sioux nation, occupying the region along the line of the Northern Pacific railroad, in the vicinity of Yellowstone and headwaters of the Missouri river, numbering about thirty-five officers and soldiers, arrived in this city yesterday and left in the evening for Washington. They are accompanied by Special Commissioners Turney and Wham, together with Colonel J. O'Connor, agent, and Dr. Turner, physician to the Grand River agency.  Among the chiefs are several of the most intractable of the Siouc nation.

 

Sept. 14, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota]

            Gen. Cowen, Assistant Secretary of the interior, telegraphs from Ohio, that his little boy is somewhat better; and that he will be here with the Teton-Sioux Indian delegation to-morrow morning.

 

Sept. 14, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota: Blackfoot, Hunkpapa, Yanktonai; Arapaho, Cheyenne,                                                                            Comanche, Kiowa, Wichita]

            Indian Raids on the Capital.  The Upper Missouri Indian Delegation.  Names of the Hair Raisers--Medicine Bear, Bloody Mouth, Red Thunder, Black Eye, Skin of the Heart, Iron Hand, Walking Shooter and Thun [der] Hawk   Among the Number--How they Look and What they Think of Civilization--Other Delegations Coming.

            The Indian delegation from the upper Missouri, consisting of nineteen Teton Sioux, five from the Uncpapa band, three Blackfoot, three lower Yanktonaies and three upper Yanktonaise, are expected to arriver here to-morrow morning.  They are in charge of Gen. Cowen Assistant Secretary of the Interior, and Col. Wham, of Illinois, members of the special commission recently sent out by the Secretary of the Interior.  Major J. C. O'Connor, agent at Grand River agency; Dr. S. S. Turner, physician to the agency, and John Bragulet and Mrs. C. E. Galpin, interpreters, will accompany them.  On their arrival they will be taken to Washington house, where quarters have been provided for them.  The following are the Names Of The Indians:

            Teton-Sioux, (chiefs,)--Matiocan, Medicine Bear; Tocan-Haska, Long Fox; E-Wa-hue, Bloody Mouth; Who-e-ya-ka, Man Packs the Eagle; Mato-ko-kepa. Afraid of the Bear; Wan-ken-duta, Red Thunder; Who-a-sappa, Black Catfish; Esta-sappa, Black Eye; Chanta-ya, Skin of the Heart; Pa-hassa-mann, Gray Crane Walking.  Soldiers or braves of the same tribe--Hatona, Many Horns; Tipe Sha, Red Lodge; Hawka Washta, Good Hawk; Hey Sappa, Black Horn, P'Sa, Bull-rushes; Choucuple-pa-ma-na, Brandishes War Claub Walking; Wau-ma-de-be, Yellow Eagle; Waucan-ya-kea, Lost Medicine; Squae, wife of Man Packs the Eagle,

            Uncpapas.--Mah-to-chow, Bear's Rib; Hah-nay-zo, Iron Hand; Tah-to kian-ka, Running

Antelope; Wah-koo-ta-mun, Walking Shooter; Kah-tcha-tou-walke, Thunder Hawk.

            Blackfeet.--Pa-jie, The Grass; Kan-ki-ota, Setting Crow, Muz-a-wanaka, Iron Scare,

            Lower Yanktonaise.--Wah-tol-bat, Two Boars; Wah-tol-o, Mad Bear; Tah-tank-na, Bull's Ghost.

            Upper Yanktonaise.--Sun-tun-kah, Big Head; Kas-u-dah, Bly Buzze [sic]; Ish-tut-sah-ka, Black Eye.

    Their Progress in Civilization--Looking Out For Number One.

            The tribes from which they come have been at peace since the treaty made with them by the Peace Commissioners three years since.  They have indeed so far progressed in the art of peace that they have become impressed with the notion that they must make something out the [sic] Northern Pacific road, and come to Washington to urge their claims for ceding the way through their lands.  Apropos of their civilization in this direction, one of the commissioners tells that lately one of the Jesuit fathers visited the tribe and urged upon the native Americans the importance of being baptised.  The Indians held a council on the subject, and seemed to be much exercised over the good father's proposition.  At length the medicine man was selected.  Spokesman communicated to the father that he no like baptise; baptise a bad medicine.  Yanktonaise baptise; Yanktonaise take smallpox--die.  Cheyenne baptise; Cheyenne lodge burn that night.  Give us powder, blankets, we baptise; no baptise for nothing.

            How The Tetons Were Persuaded to Come.

            The special commission to the Teton country, of which Gen. Cowen, Assistant Secretary of the Interior was the head, had much difficulty in negotiating with these Indians.  After sending out several messages to the Indians, the commissioners succeeded at inducing a small party of them, including Black-Eye, now with the delegation, to come to Fort Peck, but refused to talk, rejected presents of tobacco offered them, demanding ammunition, and when that was refused withdrew and fired into the fort.  Through the coolness and presence of mind of mind of [sic] General Cowen a return of the fire was permited, and finally the Indians sullenly retired.  A few days after Medicine Bear came to the fort with a party of his braves and apologized for the firing, which he said was done by some of the young men.  The commissioners then urged the chiefs to enter into a treaty, but were met by demands for ammunition, and refused without it to give any assurance of good behavior.  At last, reluctantly, Sitting Bear and the chiefs accompanying him consented to defer hostilities, and to come to Washington.

            Counting The White Men.

            During the early part of the trip the Indian [sic] were detected counting the towns, but after their arrival in Chicago they gave up the effort to number the pale faces.  They began, on entering that city, to count the streets, but soon in stark astonishment abandoned that effort also.

            Description of the Big Chiefs.

            Medicine Bear, the principal chief of his tribe, has a high forehead, deep-set, glittering eyes, aquiline nose, and thin, firmly-set lips which bespeak intelligence, courage and determination.  Looking at him, one would be led to believe that Medicine Bear has taken more "coos"--scalps--than any one of his tribe, and that in a fight with the Crows, after being shot once, he killed seven of the enemies of his tribe, and followed up the slaughter until a second bullet stopped him.  Like the others of his party--except Good Hawk--he is taciturn.

            Hawka Washta, (Good Hawk,) the Momus of the party, is a jolly, careless fellow, with many of the characteristics of the plantation darkey.  He has mastered a few words of English, beginning with "you bet," and extending to some expressions less savory, which, supplemented by lively pantomine, enable him to keep up lively communication with visitors.  Good Hawk figures as the savage who explains, or tries to explain, everything to the curious, emphasizing all by punching his elbows in your sides, and ejaculating, "You bet."

            Of the rest of this party, though all well formed, vigorous, active looking men, none, in their appearance, indicate any marked traits, other than of sullen determination.  But they are fighting braves all, and none of them but has taken his full quota of scalps.

            Two More Delegations Coming.

            A dispatch has been received at the Interior department from Indian Agent Tatum [?] and Special Commissioner Alvord, stating that delegates from the Kiowas, Comanches, Arrapahoes, Cheyennes, and Wichitas, offered to accompany them to Washington.  The Secretary of the Interior having approved the proposition, the party numbering forty, including four special interpreters, will start from the Indian Territory for this city on the 18th instant.

 

Sept. 16, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota]

            Our Indian Visitors.  Who  They Are, What They Came For, and How They are Passing the Time.

            The Upper Missouri Indian delegation, (an account of which was given in The Star of Saturday last) arrived in the city at 10 o'clock yesterday morning in charge of General Cowen.  Assistant Secretary of the Interior, and took up their quarters at the Washington House.  The party is accompanied by Major J.C. O'Connor, agent at Grand River agency; Major Alex. Culberson, Dr. S.S. Turner, physician to the agency, and John Brenner, and Mrs. C.E. Galpin and William Halsey, interpreters.  Soon after their arrival they were invited to partake of dinner, which they seemed to appreciate, judging from the celerity with which they caused the various edibles to disappear.  After dinner they returned to their rooms where they filed their large pipes and, sitting on the floor or reclining on their cots, smoked in silence, while a crowd of curious people watched them from the door.  These Indians represent some 15,000 people who range between the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, the country through which the Northern Pacific Railroad is being built.  They were called in April last to Fort Peck, and have since been provided with subsistence by the Indian department, and promise to remain at peace.  They were on the war path last Spring and are now being subsisted, conditioned upon their good behaviour and peaceful conduct.  They come to Washington by order of the Indian department for the purpose of arranging terms for a permanent peace, and conceding the construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad through their hunting grounds.

            The Grand Council or talk with the Secretary of the Interior will take place Thursday or Friday, when all of the chiefs and warriors will appear in full war costume for the purpose of impressing the Great Father with a proper sense of their prowess.  This morning Mr. Alexander Culbertson, one of the Interpreters, took a party of about a dozen Indians to the Capitol and mounted with them to the dome where they spent half an hour looking over the city and surrounding country evidently filled with amazement at what they saw.  One of them remarked:--"When we go back we must build such a big house, so that we can look over the plains and see the buffalo."  A grunt was the only response of his companions.  On descending they visited the Botanical Garden, and seemed to take great delight in looking at the different plants and flowers, especially those of tropical growth.

            In general appearance the Indians closely resemble Red Cloud's party of Ogallala-Sioux, who were here a few months since.  They are mainly large, athletic fellows, and are just such customers as one would not care to meet alone in their native wilds.  Their faces are besmeared with paint--mostly red--and their heads are adorned with eagle feathers dyed in various colors.  Most of them wear leggins, which are ornamented with bead work and a fringe of horsehair, while a few wear woolen shirts in addition.  All are provided with blankets, most of which are blue.  Medicine Bear, the chief of the Teton Sioux, is a tall, strapping fellow, about forty-five or fifty years of age.  He is dressed similar to his subordinate chiefs, with the exception that he wears a colored handkerchief around his head and has anklets of bears' claws about his moccasins.  Of the whole party Thunder Hawk,  of the Grand River delegation, is the most fancifully arrayed.  His face and body from the waist up is painted a ghastly yellow; his forehead is dotted with deep red spots; a band of red about an inch wide runs from either eye back to the hair, and from either side of his mount similar belts of red run backward to his ears.  The part in his hair is marked by a broad line of red, and the back of his head is surmounted with the usual eagle feathers. 

            Mrs. Galpin, who accompanies the party, is a full-blooded Indian, and is the widow of a Frenchman, who died several years since.  She can speak English, but generally refuses to do so, preferring her native lingo.  She is a matronly woman, of about forty, and dresses in civilized costume, her dress being black and her cuffs and collar white with dark borders.  Her hair is worn in a net similar to those worn by white ladies. 

            Pleased with Red Handkerchiefs.  This afternoon white shirts, handkerchiefs, looking glasses, combs, brushes, &c., were distributed among them.  Some of them did not seem to care for the shirts, but were evidently delighted over the red handkerchiefs.  They were also measured for a full suit of clothes, which, it is understood, they will receive just prior to their departure.  They are anxious to get away before cold weather sets in, and desire to catch the last boat up the Missouri river to their hunting grounds otherwise they will be obliged to walk overland.

 

Sept. 16, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [unid. (Dakota)]

            Washington news.

            Arrival of an Indian Delegation

            A delegation of Indians, forty in number, arrived here to-day, and are quartered at the Washington House.  They are under the charge of Assistant Secretary of the Interior Cowan.

 

Sept. 17, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota]

            The Grand River Indian Delegation visited Gen. Cowen, late special commissioner to the Indians of the upper Missouri, this morning, for the purpose of finishing a talk which was interrupted during the journey of the delegation to this city.  The conference was an informal one, and the General gave them some good advice relative to their coming council with the Secretary of the Interior.  After the Grand river delegation left, the Teton-Sioux party paid Gen. Cowen a brief visit.

 

Sept. 17, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [unid. (Dakota)]

            Washington News.

            The Visiting Indians.

            This afternoon handkerchiefs, looking-glasses, combs, brushes, &c., were distributed among the Missouri Indian delegation.  Some of them did not seem to care for the shirts, but were evidently delighted over the red handkerchiefs.  They were also measured for a full suit of clothes, which it is understood they will receive just prior to their departure.  They are anxious to get away before the cold weather sets in and desire to catch the last boat up the Missouri river to their hunting grounds, otherwise they will be obliged to walk overland.  This evening the Indians in a body visited the Theatre Comique.

 

Sept. 17, 1872:  Public Ledger (Phila., Pa.):  [Dakota; unid.]

            A delegation of 40 Indians, of the Teton Sioux and other tribes, arrived in Washington on Sunday.  They spent yesterday in looking at the sights of the capital.

 

Sept. 18, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [unid.; [Grand River Dakota]

            The Grand River Indian delegation had an interview with the Assistant Secretary of Interior to day.

 

Sept. 18, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota]

            Indian Councils To-day.

            The Teton-Sioux and Grand river Indian delegations had a formal conference to-day with the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.  The Grand river delegation arrived at the department at about 11 o'clock and were shown into the office of General Cowen, assistant secretary of the Interior, where most of them took seats on the floor, a few occupying chairs.  Secretary Delano, General Cowen and General Walker soon after appeared, when all the Indians advanced and shook hands with them.  The secretary then addressed them, saying that the Great Father had sent for them to see if they were willing to live at peace with the whites.  The Great Father wanted them to become farmers, like the white men, and if they would do so, farming implements would be given them.  He wanted them to think the matter over, and see if they did not think that the best plan.  Many bad Indians have done great mischief with firearms, and he asked the chiefs to see that no bad men were supplied with guns.  The Great Father is willing to give them all that the treaty stipulates, and will deal fairly with them.  In return, they must keep the peace, or the Great Father will be compelled to punish them.  Bears' Rib, Iron Hand, Running Antelope, Two Bears, Sitting Crow, and several other chiefs made short speeches, in which they complained of unfair treatment in the past, and asked for horses, guns, ammunition, &c.  They wanted the whites to keep on the eastern side of the Missouri; there is plenty of land for all, but the white man must not encroach on the Indians' hunting grounds.  They complained of the railroads at some length for running through their country and frightening away the game, and said the treaty of 1868 promised them $7,000 each, which they had never received.

            The Secretary said they had but a faint idea of the numbers and power of the whites.  They would be taken to a great camp where they are over 800,000 white men (meaning New York.)  The Indians again shook hands and left seemingly well pleased with their interview.

            At about half-past one o'clock this afternoon the Teton-Sioux delegation had an interview with the Secretary and General Walker.  The Secretary repeated what he had told the Grand River delegation, and assured them of the desire of the Great Father to live at peace with them.  At the conclusion of his address Medicine Bear and several other chiefs made speeches, which, in the main, were friendly in tone; after which the usual hand-shaking took place, and the delegation returned to their quarters at the Washington house.  The Indians wore all there best toggery--paint, eagles' feathers, bells, bears' claws, pipes, shells, beads, &c.--and presented a very picturesque appearance.

 

Sept. 19, 1872:  Evening Star:  [unid., Dakota?]

            The Indian Delegation were informed yesterday by the the Interior that they would be offered an opportunity of having a brief interview with their Great Father, the President, before their departure from Washington.

 

Sept. 19, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [Dakota, unid.]

            Indian Delegations in Washington--a Talk at the Interior Department.

            Washington, September 18.--The Northwestern Indian delegations had an interview of an official character to-day with the Secretary of the Interior.  They appeared to tell the same old story, complaining of unfair treatment, asked for horses, guns, ammunition, &c., and wanted the whites to keep east of the Missouri river.--They complained of the railroads running through "their country" and frightening away their game.  The Indians wore all their toggery, paint, eagles' feathers, bells, bears' claws, pipes, shells, beads, etc.

            The Grand River Sioux were particularly resplendent in full savage costume.  They came first and did not want to talk with head chief Delano until they had seen the great father, but Mr. Delano told them that the great father was away, but would be back before they returned to their own country  He told them that the great father had many things to do, and had not as much time to hear them as he had.

            This seemed to satisfy them.  Two Bears first spoke, and was followed by Grass, who laid much stress upon the human desire for riches, and said he did not want to die poor.  He alluded to Red Cloud and Spotted Tail, and their late [visit?] and said they had some of his lands.

            Running Antelope, a large, powerful-looking chief, who spoke very fast, and in a loud tone of voice, said that now he had shaken hands with the great father's chiefs, his heart was laughing, and he felt good, but he did not want any whites in his country.

            This produced a simultaneous grunt of approval.  The secretary promised every Indian who would go to farming to furnish him with tools, &c., as stipulated, but that was received in silence standing.

            The Tetons were next introduced, and they came decorated even more gorgeously than the Missouri Sioux.  The pipe of peace was smoked by everybody present.  Medicine Bear was the great spokesman on this occasion.  He preached the doctrine of free and equal birth like a signer of the Declaration of Independence, but he thought that the Creator loved the white man better than the Indian, since he had given him the world and everything else.

            Long Fox, a very striking-looking Tackana chief, six feet five inches high, commenced his remarks by inviting the secretary to take a good look at him, so as to see that he was poor.  (He was ornamented in the most gorgeous extreme of Indian fashion.)

            Black Catfish said he felt at ease, and as if part of this house (the Interior Department) belonged to him.  He frankly acknowledged that he had not come here for nothing.  After further talk they were again assured that if they behaved themselves and went to farming, learned to have churches and lived like white men, the great father would aid them, but if they trusted in their bows and arrows he would surely send soldiers after them.

 

Sept. 19, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota]

            The Indians at the Navy Yard.--Gen. Cowen, assistant secretary of the Interior, and Gen. Walker, commissioner of Indian affairs, accompanied the Teton-Sioux and Grand river Indian delegations to the navy yard this morning where several hours were spent in examining the big guns and machine shops.  The Indians seemed very much interested in all they saw.

 

Sept. 20, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota]

            Real American Red Men.--The Sioux chiefs, and their party, from the far Dakota, now temporarily in Washington, are men more than usually characteristic of their race, and at lest as noble specimens of savage and hardy nature as have ever yet visited the cities of the pale face.  Any first-class artist or sculptor would never tire of their powerful and massive forms, the gnarly and luxuriant amplitude of their limbs and chests, and the antique and homely fascination of their physiognomies, calling to mind the best profiles of Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities, but more splendid even than they, and in some respects ahead even of the Greek, and absolutely unapproachable as pronounced aboriginal portraits, with all the eloquence of silent but most vital expression, deep-cut lines, and the great eyes of the superior birds and animals.  The inherent and athletic royalty of the man of the woods and mountains, amid all the general deprivations and squalor of the race, is triumphantly vindicated by these natural kings, in shapes that make the types and samples of our civilized manhood, in America and Europe, shrivelled and puny in comparison.

            Yesterday afternoon Walt Whitman, who was walking down the avenue, stopped in by invitation of the agent, and made them a short impromptu visit.  "Tell them," said the agent to the interpreter, "that the poet-chief has come to shake hands with them, as brothers."  A regular round of introductions and hearty handclaspings and "How's!" followed.  "Tell them, Billy," continued the agent, "that the poet-chief says we are all really the same men and brethren together, at last, however different our places and dress and language."  An approving chorus of guttural "Ugh's!" came from all parts of the roonm, and W. W. retired, leaving an evidently captivating impression.

            This forenoon the chiefs are being photographed at Gardner's establishnment, on the  avenue.  They appeared just before noon in all their war-paint, bears' claws and eagles' feathers, with much scarlet cloth and fringe, and made a strange and impressive group, waiting in the ante-rooms.

 

Sept. 20, 1872:  Evening Star:  [unid., Dakota?]

            The Indians now on a visit to this city were at the Treasury Department this morning, and escorted through the building by Gen. Spinner.  They appeared to be much interested in all the sights shown them, and were very much amused at the general's bald head.  Some made remarks "in Injun," which the others seemed to enjoy--doubtless reflections on the difficulties which would attend the raising of the general's scalp with such a paucity of material to hold on to.

 

Sept. 20, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [unid.]

            The Indian delegations here have been requested to patiently await the return of their "Great Father."

 

[Sept. 20, 1872:  AGREEMENT SIGNED in D. C. w/ Dakota: Sisseton & Wahpeton]

 

Sept. 21, 1872:  Evening Star:  [unid.; Dakota?]

            The Indian Delegations visited the Smithsonian Institute to-day.

 

Sept. 21, 1872:  Critic Record:  [unid.]

            Yesterday the Indian delegation was shown through the Treasury Department.  Gen. Spinner acted as escort.

 

 

Sept. 24, 1872:  Evening Star:  [unid.; Dakota?]

            Shaking Hands with the Spirit of the Great Father.--Our Indian guests paid a visit to the Tomb of Washington at Mr. Vernon yesterday, and seemed delighted to escape for a time from the heat and dust of the capital.  On their way down the river they were told that they were going to visit the tomb of the first Great Father.  On their arrival at the tomb each Indian walked up to the iron door, and passing his right hand through the grating, shook it, as if shaking the hand of a friend.  When asked by the interpreter what they were doing, their reply was, "We are shaking hands with the spirit of the Great Father."

 

Sept. 25, 1872:  Critic Record:  [Ute]

            [Not in DC]

            Advices to the Interior Department represent Indian affairs in Utah to be in a bad condition.  At a conference held with the Utes they requested permission to come to Washington and lay their grievances before the Government, and in case they are refused they desire a special commission sent there to investigate their complains against the Government.  The army advise that a delegation be allowed to come to Washington.

 

Sept. 28, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota: Blackfoot, Hunkpapa, Yanktonai]

            Indian Council at the White House.

            The Sioux Interview the President.

            The delegation of Sioux Indians now in this city representing the Uncpapas, Black Feet, Upper and Lower Yancktonians, headed by J. C. O'Connor, agent of the Grand river agency, and Assistant Secretary Cowen, had an interview with the President at noon to-day.  The red men were attired in full Indian costume, with paint and feathers in abundance, and as each one took the hand of the president an emphatic "Ugh" was given by way of salutation.  The names of the chiefs are as follows:  Running Antelope, Two Bears, Iron horn, Iron Scare, Walking Shooter, Thunder Hawk, Sitting Crow, Black eye, Mad Bear and Big Razee.  They were accompanied by Mrs. Galpin.  After they had shaken hands with the President, he inquired if there was anything special which they desired to say to him.

            "Grass" Don't Want to be Crowded.

            "Grass" stepped to the front, and through the interpreter said:  "I never had anything against the white man.  You sent for me before, but I did not like to come.  You sent for me again and I come.  Since I have seen you I have been pleased.  We want room at our reservation, and don't want to be crowded.  We will mind the Great Father, and do what he tells us.  Our people are all working, but are poor."

            Good Advice from The President.

            The President inquired as to the nature of the land upon which the band is located, and inquired if anything had been said to them about moving them into the Indian country.

            Secretary Cowen replied to the affirmative.

            The President then addressing the Indians, said he would like to see them on fertile lands where it would be easy for them to make a living, and when they should be willing to go on such lands the government would send them, and learn them how to build houses.  Their young men especially should be instructed  It was for them to think about  Unless they wanted to go he did not want to make them.  They could go back to their homes now and talk the matter over this year to their people.  If they would not agree to go he would not compel them.  Above all things they should be at peace with the white people, who outnumber them a great many times, nd if a conflict should come it would be much worse for the Indians.  He did not want to fight them but protect them and care for them.  Above all things, too, they should have their young people instructed.  The white people were increasing rapidly, and in a few years it would be much worse for the Indians than now.  Anything they wanted now could be asked of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Secretary of the Interior, who would act for him.  "What they say is the same as I had said it."

            The Indians again gave a satisfactory ugh! Ugh!

            "Grass" said the land of his reservation was bad, but he was raised in that country and wanted to stay there.  He knew it was not good, but he wanted to stay on it, nd did not want any white man to come on it.  They also wanted to have Mr. O'Connor, their agent, to remain there.

            The President assured them no change should be made in the agent, and, further, that he did not want to force them from the land.  He would do all he could to instruct them and protect them, and hoped their young people would grow up instructed in all the arts of civilization.

 

Sept. 28, 1872:  Daily Illinois State Journal:  [Apache, Arap., Comanche, Kiowa]

            Indian Delegation

            Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 27.-- A delegation of fifty-two chiefs and braves, representing the Kiowas, Arapahoes, Comanches and Apaches, left Aloka, Indian Territory, this morning and will arrive in this city at 9 o'clock p.m.  They are in charge of Special Indian commissioner Captain henry e. Alvord.  A grand conference was held at Boggy Dept yesterday by the representatives of the various tribes mentioned above, at which the notorious Satanta and Lone Bear attended, being bring [sic] brought from their prison in Texas, where they have been incarcerated during the past year. [rest edited out]

 

Sept. 28, 1872:  Evening Star:  [unid, Dakota?; Apache, Arapaho, Comanche, Kiowa]

            More Big Indians Coming.--The Indians now in this city visited the Smithsonian Institution yesterday.  On Monday morning another delegation of fifty-two scalpers will arrive in charge of Mr. Alvord, special commissioner to the Kiowas, Apaches, Camanches and Arapahoes, to which tribes the delegation belong.  They too want some ammunition, horses, and a few little guns and pistols "to kill game with."  All right if they don't intend to make game of the pale faces.  A grand conference was held at Boggy Depot on Thursday, by the representatives of the various tribes mentioned above, which the notorious Satanta and Lone Bear attended, having been brought from their prison, in Texas, where they have been incarcerated for the past year.  The object of the conference was to have a full interchange of views about the present Indian troubles, and this new delegation is coming to Washington to arrange an amicable settlement.

 

Sept. 28, 1872:  Alexandria Gazette:  [Apache, Arap., Comanche, Kiowa]

            A delegation of fifty-two Indian chiefs and braves, representing the Kiowas, Arapahoes, Comanches and apaches, left Atoka, Indian Territory, yesterday morning, for the East, in charge of Commissioner Alford.  The delegation is, of course, coming to Washington, with the view to the arrangement of "an amicable settlement of the present Indian troubles."

 

Sept. 30, 1872:  Critic Record:  [unid. (Dakota); Apache, Arap., Comanche, Kiowa]

            The Indian delegations which have been in Washington for a week part leave to-day for Philadelphia and new York, proposing to spend several days in each city.  There will be an arrival here to-morrow, probably, of a large delegation of Apaches, Comanches, Kiowas and Arapahoes, in charge of Superintendent Alvord.  They have never been out of the Indian country before, and are about as wild as can be found.  The object of their visit is to have a talk with the Great Father in reference to their lands.

 

Sept. 30, 1872:  Evening Star:  [unid. [Apache, Arap., Comanche, Kiowa]

            Won't Let Them Come.--On Saturday last [28th], Capt. Alvord, in charge of an Indian delegation en route to this city, telegraphed from St. Louis to Gen. Cowen, assistant secretary of the Interior, to know if he might bring Satanta and, Big Tree who were sentenced to imprisonment for life in Texas, to Washington, After consulting with the President and Gen. Sherman, Gen. Cowen, replied, saying that those chiefs could not be permitted to come.

 

Sept. 30, 1872:  Alexandria Gazette:  [unid.]

            The Baltimore Sun's Washington correspondent says:  "The president opened the executive mansion for business on Saturday, made quite a number of minor appointments, granted an interview to the Indian delegation, and held a conference with General Sherman and others on official business..."

 

Sept. 30, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [Dakota: Blackfeet, Hunkpapa, Yanktonai; Apache, Arapaho,                                                     Comanche, Kiowa]

            Indians at the White House--Interview with the President.

            The delegation of Indians now in Washington city, representing the Uncpapas, Blackfeet and Upper and Lower Yanctonains, headed by J. C. Conner agent of the Grand River agency, and Assistant Secretary Cowan, had an interview with the President on Saturday [28th].  After they had shaken hands with the President he inquired if there was anything special which they desired to say to him.  "The Grass" stepped to the front, and through the interpreter said:

            "I have never had anything against the white men.  You sent for me before, but I did not like to come; you sent for me again, and I came.  I have seen you; I have been pleased.  We want room at our reservation, and don't want to be crowded; we will mind the great father and do what he tells us.  Our people are all working, but are very poor.

            The President inquired as to the nature of the land on which the tribe is located, and inquired if anything had been said to them about moving them into the Indian country.  Secretary Cowan replied in the affirmative

            The president then, addressing the Indians, said he would like to see them on fertile lands, where it would be easy for them to make a living; and when they should be wiling to go on such lands the government would send them and learn them to build houses.  Their young, especially, should be instructed.  It was for them to think about, and unless they wanted to go he did not want to make them.  They could go back to their homes now and talk the matter over this year to their people.  If they would not agree to go he would not compel them.  Above all things they should be at peace with the white people, who outnumbered them a great many times, and if a conflict should come it would be much worse for the Indians.  He did not want to fight them, but protect them and care for them.  Above all things too, they should have their young people educated.  The white people were increasing rapidly, and in a few years it would be much worse for the Indians then now.  Anything they wanted now could be asked of the commissioner of Indian affairs and the Secretary of the Interior, who would act for him.  "The Grass" said the land of his reservation was bad, but he was raised in that country and wanted to stay there.  He knew it was not good, but wanted to stay on it, and did not want any white man to come on it. They also wanted to have Mr. O'Connor, their agent, to remain there.

            The President assured them no change should be made in the agent, and, further, that he did not want to force them from the land.  He would do all he could to instruct them and protect them, and hoped their young people would grow up instructed in all the arts of civilization.

            This morning another delegation of fifty-two Indians will arrive in Washington, in charge of Mr. Alvord, special commissioner to the Kiowas, Apaches, Comanches and Arapahoes, to which tribes the delegation belong.

            The object of the visit is to have a full interchange of views about the present Indian troubles, to arrange an amicable settlement.

           

Oct. 1, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Apache, Arapaho, Comanche, Kiowa (also Caddo, Delaware, Kichai,

            Tawakani, Waco & Wichita)]

            The Coming Indian Delegation in charge of Captain Alvord left Cincinnati for Washington last night.  Satanta and Big Tree were placed in the custody of the United States marshal, who committed them to jail to await further orders.  The party are expected here to-morrow morning.

 

Oct. 1, 1872:  New York Herald:  [unid. (Apache, Arap., Comanche, Kiowa)]

            Arrival of the Delegation of Wild Indians at Cincinnati.  Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1872.

            The Indian delegation left this city for Washington to night, in charge of Captain Avord. [sic]

 

 

Oct. 1, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota]

Novel Scene at the White House--an Indiana [sic] Brave Wants to put His War Shirts on the "Great Father."

            After our report of the interview of the Grand River Indian delegation with the President closed on Saturday last the Teton-Sioux party were introduced by General Cowen, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, and a council with the Great Father took place.  Medicine Bear, chief of the Teton-Sioux, opened the "big talk" with a speech very similar to the one he recently delivered before the Secretary of the Interior; but before doing so laid his huge calumet on the mantle piece, and after removing his feather headdress deliberately proceeded to unshirt himself, to the no small astonishment of the pale faces present.  After divesting himself of his nether garment he advanced toward the President, and holding it aloft was about to put it over the great Father's head when General Cowen took hold of it and, placing it on a chair, told medicine Bear through the interpreter, that the Great Father would not e=wear it just then, but would accept it as a proof of his (Medicine Bear's) good will.  It seems that it was Medicine Bear's war shirt, adorned, in which he had lifted the hair of many a hapless enemy, and that he desired to present it to the Great Father in token of the estimation in which he held him as the big chief of the pale faces.  Among the Teton-Sioux, and, in fact, among many other Indian tribes, similar garments are highly prized, fabulous value being set upon them by the wearers.  General Cowen accompanied the delegations to the depot, yesterday morning, and shaking each man by the hand, bade him goodbye. They invited the General to come up the Missouri next fall and see them, and said they would treat him well.  In his speech at the White House, Medicine Bear told the President that General Cowen belonged to him (meaning that he held him in great esteem), and that his promises to the red men had been fulfilled.

 

Oct. 1, 1872:  Evening Star:  [unid. (Dakota)]

            Local News.  Condensed Locals.

            The Indian delegation recently here sight-seeing in Philadelphia yesterday.

 

Oct. 1, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [unid., Comanche, Kiowa]

            Letter from Washington.

            Washington, Sept. 30,, 1872.

The Indians who have been here for several weeks past, left for their homes, via Philadelphia, where they stop a day or two.  The Indian delegation from the Staked Plain, Kiowas, Comanches, &c, are expected here to-morrow.  The President has refused to allow Santana [sic] and Big Tree, sentenced to imprisonment for life in Texas, to accompany the delegation.

 

Oct. 1, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Dakota]

            The Red Men.

            Arrival of a Delegation of Thirty-four Sioux Indians--they Visit Girard College-Something concerning them.

            At the depot, Broad street and Washington avenue, yesterday morning they arrived from the capital a delegation of the Teton and Grand River Sioux Indians, numbering thirty-four.  The party was headed by Major A. J. Simmons and major J. C. O'Connor, Indian Agents.  The Indian Department telegraphed to George H. Stuart, Esq., to take charge of them while in this city, and on their arrival they were received by Thomas Marshall, Esq., in behalf of Mr. Stuart, who was too unwell to meet them.  The aboriginals took carriages in waiting, and were driven to the La Pierre House, where their headquarters were established.  These aboriginals are bedecked in the full native costume of the forests, and, hence, present an interesting appearance.

            Their advent at the La Pierre created a marked sensation among the guests, as the sight of a live Indian, looking fresh from the "war path," and with a murderous tomahawk dangling from his side belt, floating around loose, was well calculated to produce.  These branches of the Sioux tribe are the most treacherous, cowardly dangerous and dirtiest of all the aboriginals, and have always been upon the war-path, never having been subjected to government control until last spring.  They are a most motley gang, clothed in all sorts of outlandish, though picturesque, costumes, with great gaudy feathers stuck in their coarse black lank hair, with their ugly faces bedaubed with red paint, and broad finger marks upon either cheek.  None of them speak English, or can comprehend, save by an intelligent sign, and when they get the drift of the idea, their coarse features will light up, and a lazy grunt escape from their lips.

            The party numbers several chiefs, who boast of the following tremendous names:--Medicine Bear, Long fox, Bloody Mouth, Afraid of the Bear, Thunder Hawk, Big Head, running Antelope, The Cross I Bear [Cross-eyed Bear?], Red Thunder, and Scalp 'Em All.  The latter is a particularly ferocious looking brave, with a very hungry light flashing from his dark eyes that suggests something dangerous.  He is reported to be an admirable scalp raiser, and his wigwam, on the lonely banks of the muddy Yellowstone, is said to be covered with the hair of many an unfortunate pale face.  Medicine Bear, the great chief of the Grand River Sioux, has been the most hostile of all the chiefs in the Indian country.  He has been the leader in many massacres of the whites on the borders, and the hero of raids innumerable.

            He is the most gaudily dressed of the party.  His feet are esconced in buffalo moccasins with the great hawk's claws protruding from the toes.  He wears white and red colored leggings and has a bright variegated colored blanket wrapped about his well-knit frame.  In the stick that marks the falling of the leaves he has cut a notch since he has been in existence, fifty times.  His head is completely covered with the long grayish feathers of some wild prairie bird, and are so arranged as to resemble an old-timed sun-bonnet.  His features are coarse, nose prominent, eyes small and cunning and face fearfully bedaubed with Indian war paint.  He is the centre of curiosity wherever he goes, and, the attaches at the La Pierre have profanely christened him old Turkey Buzzard.

            The party are also accompanied by four interpreters, who are native Indians, and seem to have great and commanding influence.  Two squaws are are [sic] also numbered with the party.  One is the companion of one of the chiefs, and is short in stature, rather fleshy, extremely ugly, hair black as a coal, wears a calico frock and a black blanket, and goes without any covering on her head.  She appears to be on intimate terms with all the braves and is regarded as a general favorite.  Mrs. Galpin, who does not associate with the rest of the aboriginals, is quite a distinguished member of the party.  She kept her room all day yesterday, but received all callers who chose to drop in. She is a widow, 51 years old, and, in appearance, is quite prepossessing.  She dressed in the garb of civilization.  She is the widow of an Indian trader, and is the mother of several fine daughters, who have all married white men and settled down on ranches.  She is highly educated though a full-blooded aboriginal.  She resides at the Indian agency at Fort Peck, Montana Territory, where she owns considerable property.

            The party dines at three o'clock, and under the appetite that the trp from Washington stimulated, ate like a party of hungry bears.  They have been in the States for two weeks, and hence have acquired considerable proficiency in the execution of victuals with knives and forks.  At four o'clock in the afternoon the Indians, in their costumes and dirty shirts, with their long scalp knives and tomahawks, were placed in two omnibuses, engaged for the occasion, and driven on a visit to Girard College.  The party were under the direct supervision of Thomas Marshall, Esq.  In the cab with the reporter was Mr. Grant, Mexican correspondent of the new York Herald, and the young chief, thunder Hawk, decorated in all the paint and feathers of the war path, and having tight grip upon an ugly looking tomahawk.

            The omnibuses and cabs containing the distinguished party moved off in the direction of the college, while a troup of excited youngsters followed in the wake, hooting and yelling at the top of their lungs like so many wild gorillas.  On On [sic] the way a segar was handed to thunder Hawk, who evidently was the most amiable and intelligent of the batch.  He took it with a responsive grunt, and was soon puffing away on the weed with delightful satisfaction and with the mien of a true autocrat.  When near the college the Herald correspondent handed him a small private brandy flask, and immediately his eyes sparkled and his lips began to smatter.  "Whiskey, said he, and reached out his hand for the bottle and took a long and hearty dram with evident relish.  "Firewater" seemed to agree with him for he soon asked for more

            The college was reached after a slow drive, and the party were courteously received by President Allen, who showed them throughout the noble institution  After the inside arrangements had been pretty thoroughly inspected the red men were piloted back of the institution, where the brass band, composed of the college boys,, and a battalion of cadets were drawn up.  The youthful band struck up a lively march, and the young amateur soldiers paraded and performed some interesting evolutions.  The Indians evidently considered the whole business very funny, as they chuckled and jabbered among themselves during the whole performance.

            When the major for the battalion gave the order for the troops to take aim, the guns were pointed toward the party, which created quite a sensation among them.  Many of them flinched, and thought that they had been betrayed  back there to be massacred, but when the boys put down their guns the Indians all laughed vey heartily, and thought it very funny indeed.  A pleasant hour was spent in and about the college, the aborigines styling the massive college building "great big house," and seemed evidently delighted with what they beheld.

            The interpreters explained all that was interesting to them, and it was satisfactory.  The carriages were again taken, and the party whirled homeward.  Meanwhile a great crowd had assembled at the college entrance, and regarded the live dashing Indians with mixed trepidation and curiosity.  The hotel was reached at six o'clock, and after supper was taken the Indians retired, some what exhausted with the tiresome round of sightseeing and traveling in a great city of their brethren, the "pale faces."

            To-day they will be shown the navy yard, the mint and Baldwin's locomotive works, when they will have an opportunity of seeing manufactured the iron horse that screeches over their native prairies and scatters the buffaloes upon their hunting grounds.

            These tribes have occasioned the government much trouble.  They have waged an uncompromising warfare upon Indian and white settlers alike, but were finally subjugated last spring. The route of the Northern Pacific railroad runs directly through their country, and was the cause of a long and bloody strife upon their part.  The united tribes of Tetons and Grand River Sioux number some twelve thousand souls, who are all now under the supervision of government agents.  They visit the states to pay their respects to the Great Father at Washington, and to see the result of the white man's civilization.  They leave for New York on Wednesday [Oct. 2].

            To-night a public reception will be giben them at the Academy of Music.

 

Oct. 2, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Dakota]

            Medicine Bear and Party in Philadelphia.--Gen. Cowen, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, received a dispatch from Philadelphia to-day, saying that four thousand people were present at the Academy of Music last night to meet the Teton-Sioux and Grand river Indian delegations, and that the visit of the latter was highly satisfactory to the Indians and the citizens.  In his speech last night Medicine Bear told his auditors what the Great Father had done for his people.

 

Oct. 2, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Delaware, Kichai, Kiowa,

            Tawakani, Waco, Wichita]

            Arrival of Another Indian Delegation.  Captain Henry E. Alvord, special Indian commissioner, and Enoch Hoag, superintendent of Indian Affairs, arrived here this afternoon with 51 wild Indians from the country west of Arkansas and Texas, and five interpreters.  The party consists of twelve Comanches and seven squaws, four Kiowas, and two Squaws, three Apaches and two squaws, six Arapahoes, three Caddoes, three Wichitas, two Towocakees, one Wacco, one Keechie, and one Delaware.  Captain Alvord states that he does not want this considered a peace commission.  There have been no propositions of peace made to these people.  They have been told what they must and what they must not do, and come to Washington to have a conference with the President and authorities.  These Indians represent all the tribes that have been creating disturbances in Kansas and south of that state, with the exception of the Cheyennes.

 

Oct. 2, 1872:  Critic Record:  [unid. "Staked plains"]

            The Indian delegation from the Staked plains will arrive to-day.

 

Oct. 2, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Dakota]

            The Red Men.

            Reception at the Academy of Music Last Night.

            The Academy of Music was packed last night with those who wished to be present at the reception tendered the Indian delegation now visiting Philadelphia.  The Indians had been spending the entire day in sight seeing.  They were ranged on chairs and benches on the front part of the stage, and the Caucasian gentlemen and ladies that were beside and around them served to make the contrast between the races strikingly apparent.  The dress of the warriors was, as usual, very fantastic.  Their hats, especially, were very strange objects.  The high felt was a favorite, but one of them had an old-fashed [sic], low-crowned silk hat, very much worn, which,, like the head-dress of his brethren, had a very liberal allowance of feathers stuck around the band.

            Captain N. Baggs then made an address explanatory of the meeting of so large and so respectable an audience.  He also spoke at length of the former mode of managing the red-faced tribes and the much more humane more used at present.  

            Upon the conclusion of Mr. Baggs' remarks, each one of the Indians was named in turn, and introduced to the audience, remaining in a standing position until all, except one female Indian, who would not rise, were ranged in a semi-circle on the stage.

            Mr. Baggs then announced the Rev. Dr. Willetts, pastor of the Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Eighteenth and Arch streets, who would, he said, deliver the address of welcome.

            Dr. Willetts then delivered the address of welcome.  As Dr. Willets delivered his address an interpreter gave it to the Indians, who would, after each installment of Dr. Willetts' remarks were transmitted to them, grunt out, after their own manner, either approval or assent.  Generally it was just simply a chorus of "Ugh! Ugh!"

            Dr. Willetts spoke of the kindness which the government was disposed to evince towards the Indians, and attributed the desire to treat them peacefully to the teachings of the Christian religion.

            Medicine Bear responded, and as the interpreter, gave the sense of his remarks to Mr. Baggs, that gentleman delivered it to the audience.  Medicine Bear said that he was glad to be here, and glad that he had been given the word of the Great Spirit, who had made the red man and the white man one; but it would seem that He loved the white man the most, as education and many other advantages had been given them, while the poor red man has to roam the prairies.  He thanked the Great Father for having sent his white children to shake hands with them.  "There are only two things," said the Mongolian orator, and he grew warm as he spoke--:Land and money, and if a man has neither, he is poor indeed."  Medicine Bear expressed again his gratitude for the words of the Great Spirit that had been spoken to him

            He also expressed his pleasure at having observed the plenty with which all the cities through which he had passed.  Upon the conclusion of his speech Medicine Bear shook hands with Mr. Baggs, a proceeding which he went through with Mr. Baggs several times during the speech.

            Running Antelope and others of them also made short speeches of the same purpose as that of Medicine Bear, and the reception terminated.

 

Oct. 3, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Apache, Arapaho, Comanche, Kiowa, unid.]

            Washington news.

            Another Indian Delegation.

            The delegation of Indian chiefs representing the Kiowas, Comanches, Arrapahoes, Apaches, &c., under charge of Special Indian Commissioner Alvord, arrived here this afternoon from st. Louis for the purpose of holding a council with the government authorities, which will take place in a few days.

 

Oct. 3, 1872:  Evening Star:  [unid. (Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Delaware, Kichai,

            Kiowa, Tawakani, Waco, Wichita]

            Capt. Alvord's Indian delegation will not have an interview with the acting secretary of the Interior and the President under [sic] several days.

 

Oct. 4, 1872:  Evening Star  [unid.]

            Amusements [ad]

            Don't fail to see the Indian Delegation.  They visit the Theater Comique to-night. Ladies' matinee tonight.

 

Oct. 4, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Shoshoni]

[In D.C.? or elsewhere?  Does no appear to have been ratified]

            Indian Treaty Negotiated.--Felix B. Brunot, chairman, and Thomas Cree, secretary of the board of Indian commissioners, have effected a treaty with the Shoshone Indians, by which the latter cede to the United States half a million of acres of their reservation.  The land thus ceded is situated in a mining region, and there is a large extent of valuable farming and grazing country.  The terms of the agreement are satisfactory to the Indians, and advantageous to the government.

 

Oct. 4, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer: [Dakota]

            New York City and State.

            Indian Visitors.

            The delegation of thirty-three Sioux Indians arrived in the city last evening from Philadelphia.  They will proceed to Boston in a few days, and go thence to St. Louis.

 

Oct. 5, 1872:  Evening Star:  [unid.]

            The Indians visited the Capitol yesterday and some of them went on the dome.  They will have an interview with the Secretary of the Interior and the President some time next week.

 

Oct. 5, 1872:  Patriot (Harrisburg, Pa.):  [Dakota: Brule, Yankton]

            New York.  An Indian Delegation.

            New York October 4--A delegation of Brule Sioux and Yankton Indians are now here.  They will attend the Jerome park races to-morrow, and afterwards leave for Boston.

 

Oct. 7, 1872:  New York Times:  [unid.]

            Washington, Oct. 6,--The delegation of Indians now here, dressed in fanciful costumes, today attended services at the Metropolitan Methodist Church.  At the conclusion of the services they requested, through the interpreter, that the character of the.... be explained to them, which was done by Rev. Dr. Newman, who preached at that church today, and who has come to Washington for the purpose of officiating at the funeral of Capt. Davenport.

 

Oct. 7, 1872:  New York Times:  [Dakota]

[NEW YORK]

            The Indian Chiefs--Their Departure for the West--An Excursion Down the Bay.

            The Sioux Chiefs, twenty-four in number, with their subordinates and interpreters, terminated their eastern visit yesterday, and under care of Col. J.C. O'Connor and Major A.J. Simmons, United States Indian Agents, commenced their journey homeward.  Before leaving, and in order that they might take with them some memory of the surroundings of New York, they were taken on board the new revenue cutter Grant, and conveyed a short distance down the Bay, and up both the North and East Rivers.  They showed marked interest in all they saw in the Bay and rivers, and viewed, with all the evidence of astonishment which the Indian allows himself to betray, the various fortifications and the exposed portions of their armaments.  They gave strong evidences of satisfaction with the terms of their agreement with the Government, and pledge themselves to secure a union with them, in their agreement, of the band under command of Sitting Bull, who is the only one that has not accepted the terms.  They feel confident that early in the coming Winter they will be as a unit in favor of a strict compliance with the terms offered.  The ten Chiefs, under care of Major Simmons, have their home in Montana, between the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers, commencing about 300 miles above the mouth of the Yellowstone, and through which the Northern Pacific Railway is now passing.  Those under the care of Col. O'Connor reside in what is known as the Grand River Agency, which is crossed by the Northern Pacific Railway.  The Grand River men, who accepted terms nearly four years ago, have kept their promise faithfully.  With the party is Mrs. C.E. Galpin, a full-blooded Uncpapa who has powerful influence over them.  Her husband was an "Indian trader," who, by her desire, gave to them all he had acquired, and died leaving his family poor.  She now supports herself and children in St. Louis by making moccasins for them, and so warm is their regard for her that they were anxious that $10,000 of the appropriation for their benefit should be given to her.  It was not done, however, for the reason that the uses to which the entire appropriation was to be applied were specified and could not be departed from.

            When returning from the visit on the revenue cutter yesterday, Running Antelope, through Col. O'Connor and an interpreter, presented to Capt. George R. Shee, Commander, his favorite pipe and tobacco-pouch, both of which are highly ornamented in Indian style, and returned thanks for the pleasure all had enjoyed.  Senator McDonald, of Arkansas, Major McGinnis, of Montana, editor of the Rocky Mountain Gazette, and Delegate elect to Congress.  F.M. Bradley and Capt. S. Debow were of the few who accompanied the party.  When leaving, the Chiefs spoke in highly complimentary terms of the treatment received from the Indian Department Commissioners.

 

 

Oct. 7, 1872:  New York Herald:  [Dakota]

            The Indians.

            Excursion Down the Bay--Interview with a Chief--what He Thinks of new York--Departure for the West.

            The Sioux delegation of chiefs which has been honoring New York with a visit during the last few days were booked for an excursion down the bay yesterday.  They left the hotel in the usual coaches at about half-past nine, and drove down to the Battery, where they embarked on board the United States revenue cutter General Grant.  Colonel O'Connor accompanied the dusky braves, and on board were several political gentlemen, among them, and the most distinguished of whom was United States Senator McDonald, of Arkansas.  Upon the arrival of the Indians the cutter put off and steamed up the East river as far as Hunter's Point.  The red rascals (evidently a most blood-thirsty set) squatted on the upper deck and gloomily watched the shipping on both sides of the river.  They betrayed not the slightest surprise.  Colonel O'Connor informed the Herald reporter that among themselves they were talking about the peculiar motion of the steamer, which seemed to lease them but moderately.  Having reached Hunter's Point the cutter went back and again turned the Battery, steaming up the North River to Thirty-fourth street.  During all this tie the Indians moved not, but sat stolidly watching the proceedings.  When the cutter had again steamed back and reached the Battery lunch was announced, and for the moment the stoical indifference disappeared and they very speedily made their descent into the regions below.  The lunch looked very appetizing.  There was plenty to eat, and four cases of Heidsick in one corner showed there was abundance to drink.  The red cutthroats displayed the most lamentable ignorance of the manner of eating chicken salad, dabbling their fingers into it and conveying it to their mouths in very barbarous style.  While they were eating they distributed "hows" very promiscuously on all sides, but when they began to taste the champagne there was a perfect concert of "hows" and "ughs."  The first two or three glasses of champagne were gulped down in a heap, but after that they sipped it slowly, while a look of beatitude overspread their features.  They evidently appreciate wine.  Lunch over they returned to the upper deck, and behaved much more sociably than at first.  On their own accord they began to chant some of their war songs, by which, Colonel O'Connor informed the company, they meant to do the company very great honor.  It seems impossible that these people have not made a study of

Wagner's music, for their music certainly belongs to that school.  The composer of the future could get many ideas from a visit to the Sioux.

            A Herald reporter subsequently had an interview with Big Feet through an interpreter.  On being asked how he had enjoyed the visit he said:--"Pale faces great people; many as the blades of grass on the prairie.  Indian poor.  The great waters once the land of the red man; but the pale face kill Indian and take his land."

            The steamer turned back from Sandy Hook and reached the city about four o'clock.  The Indians were driven up to the hotel once more, had dinner, and then left for the Erie depot, where they took the seven o'clock train for the West--once more to see home.

 

Oct. 11, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Delaware, Kiowa, Tawakani,

                        Waco, Wichita]

            The Indians at the White House.  President Grant's talk to the Red Men.

            The Indian delegation of Kiowas, Comanches, Apaches, Caddoes, Arrapahoes, Whichitas, Wacos, Keechies, Towoccaroos, and Delawares, were escorted to the Executive Mansion to-day by Captain Alvord, special Indian commissioner.  They numbered thirty-six persons, and were accompanied by ten squaws.  They were all dressed in fanciful costumes, with a profusion of paint and feathers, and entering the East Room, were ranged in a semi-circle.  The President soon after entered, when they filed before him, and each having his or her name mentioned, shook hands with the President.  Among the names were Dog Eater, Ten Bears, Big Mouth, Heap of Bears, and George Washington.  Among the spectators were Secretaries Delano, Fish, Belknap, and Boutwell, and the new Colombian Minister, together with a number of other gentlemen and ladies.

            The President, through the interpreter, informed the Indians that the wish and effort of the government toward them was to advance them in civilization and preserve their lives, by encouraging them in industrial pursuits and making them comfortable homes.  The white people are now so numerous and increasing so rapidly as to crowd the Indians, and therefore it was necessary that the Indians should no more lead a roving life, but have fixed places of abode.  The sooner they understood and valued this fact, the better for them and their children.  The President remarked that he had nothing more to say, except through the Secretary of the Interior.

            The Indians listened attentively, but no invitation was given them to respond.

            The President and the Secretaries then retired to attend the cabinet meeting, at which all were present with the exception of Secretary Robeson and Attorney General Williams; and the Indians, after examining the premises, left for their quarters.

 

Oct. 15, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa, Wichita]

            Another Indian Confab.--General Walker, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, officially received Capt. Alvord's southwestern Indian delegations this afternoon, and made them a little speech, in which he urged them to remain at peace with the whites.  His remarks were interpreted by four interpreters, as the Indians are from different tribes and do not speak the same language.  Several of the principal chiefs responded, promising to live at peace with the whites and do as their Great Father desires them.  All of the Indians wore their war paint, and were dressed in aboriginal costumes.  While the conference was in progress one of the dusky maidens amused herself by sticking a pin in the end of a stick and occasionally "prodding" one of the warriors near her.  It is said that this is a delicate way of making love in some Indian tribes, and the fact that the warrior did not appear to be annoyed by the prodding would seem to give color to the statement.

 

Oct. 15, 1872:  Quincy Daily Whig (Quincy, Il.):  [unid.]

            The Indian delegation, recently at Washington, has reached Council Bluffs on the way home.

 

Oct. 18, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [unid.]

            The Frederick County Fair.

            Frederick City, Oct 17, 1872.

            The third day of the exhibition opened as bright and fair as the preceding days, and the people gathered in large numbers upon the fair ground at an early hour.  The number of horses and carriages belonging to visitors from the surrounding country apparently filled every eligible space in the streets, the fair ground and its surroundings.  It was evident that the great attraction was the Indian delegation of various tribes from Washington city.

 

Oct. 23, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Ute]

            Still Another Indian Delegation.--Col. George W. Dodge, special Indian agent, arrived in the city this morning with three representative Ute Indian from Utah.  They will have a talk with the Indian Commissioner and the Secretary of the Interior in a few days relative to the outrages recently perpetrated by the Utes.  Capt. Alvord's Indian delegations will have a final interview with Gen. Walker to-morrow.

 

Oct. 23, 1872:  Evening Star: [Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa, Wichita]

A Plain Talk with Lo.--General Walker, Indian commissioner, had another interview with Capt. Alvord's Indian delegations yesterday.  The commissioner informed them that all their tribes must be in camp, within ten miles of Fort Sill, before the 15th of December; that all stolen stock must be given up; that all who do not go in the reservation will be outlawed and punished; and finally that under no circumstances will the government give up Satanta, Big Tree, and other Indian criminals.

 

Oct. 23, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [Apache, Comanche, Kiowa]

            In an interview with the Kiowa, Apache and Comanche delegations today, Commissioner Walker plainly informed them that they and all other Indians must keep on their reservations and live honesty or be treated as enemies of the government.

 

Oct. 23, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Delaware, Keechy, Towakani, Waco,                                                      Wichita]

            Baltimore, Oct. 19, 1872.

            The Indian chiefs now in Washington, in charge of Col. H. E. Alvord, special Indian commissioner, are to visit the Maryland Institute one day and evening this week.  They include Kiowas, Comanches, Apaches, Arrapahoes, Caddoees, Wichitias, Wacoes, Keechies, Towaccarres and Delawares, and will be present in the hall at 11 o'clock in the morning and 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

 

Oct. 24, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [Apache, Comanche, Kiowa, Ute]

            Letter from Washington.  Washington, October 23, 1872.

            The visiting Indian delegations visited Mount Vernon to-day, when the objects of interest were explained to them through the interpreters.  They returned in the evening, much pleased with their visit.  As briefly stated yesterday and previously anticipated in The Sun's dispatches, the administration has determined to follow more closely its original Indian policy, offering peace to those who are disposed to accept it and go upon reservations, and war to those who keep murdering and stealing.  Commissioner Walker enforced this upon the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache delegations in a talk yesterday, and plainly told them that all their tribes must be in camp, within ten miles of Fort Still, before the 15th of December; that all stolen stock must be give up; that all who do not go in the reservation will be outlawed and punished; and finally that under no circumstances will the government give up Santana [sic], Big Tree, and other Indian criminals.  They will leave Washington on Friday [25th] for Baltimore, and on Saturday proceed to Philadelphia on their return to the plains.  Three Ute Indians arrived to-day from Utah

 

Oct. 25, 1872:  Evening Star: [Apache, Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa, Wichita]

            A "Straight " Talk to the Redskins--Gen. Walker Tells Them What They Must and What They Must Not Do.--Major Alvord's Indian delegations had a final interview with the Commissioner of Indian affairs yesterday.  After promising guns and wagons to the Arapahoes, and enjoining them to maintain their friendly attitude, the commissioner, addressing the Kiowas, Comanches and Apaches, said he several days ago gave them a straight talk, and wanted them to carry it back to their people.  It would be well for them to send for their friends so as to bring them within the reservation by the 15th of December, if they want to save their lives.  He had received a message telling him that Colonel McKenzie had a fight with the Comanches, killing 23 of them and capturing their camp and 123 squaws and children outside the reservation.  (This evidently was unwelcome news to the Comanches.)  The commissioner added:  "Those who remain outside the reservation may be similarly treated.  The heart of the great father is angry, and his hand will be heavy against them.  As to the commutation of rations, which had been asked, he would tell the agents that what money was thereby saved should be spent mostly for the benefit of those who behave the best.  This will be the rule, and he wanted to say a word to the Wachitas, and that was, they must return the horses they had stolen, and to the Caddoes, that their great father would help them in their new homes."  The Commissioner now addressed himself to all the Indians, saying he hoped they would do all their great father desires.  The Indians then shook hands with the commissioner and retired.

 

Oct. 26, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Delaware, Kichi,                                                       Kiowa, Tawaconi, Wichita]

            The Noble Indian.

            Arrival of a large delegation of Indians at Midnight--they are quartered at the Girard House.

            In the midnight through Washington express which arrived at Broad and Prime streets an hour behind time last night, there came from Washington a large delegation of Indians, who have been having a plain talk with the authorities at the national capital.

            The party left Washington early yesterday morning, and passed the largest portion of the day in Baltimore, visiting the fair at the Maryland Institute.  Nine tribes are represented, including chiefs and braves from the Comanches, Kiowas, Arrapahoes, Apaches, Wichitas, Caddoes, Delawares, Kichis and Tawacarais.  Immediately on their arrival they took the carriages in waiting and were driven rapidly to the Girard.  A large crowd of curious people had gathered in the vicinity and on the steps of the hotel, and as soon as the rumble of the heavy coach wheels were heard, numerous individuals set up a fearful hooting and gave a chorus of war whoops that fell with frightful effect upon the dismal night.  The party numbered forty-seven all told, and comprise, among others six chieftains, with such names as Big Mouth, Milky Way, Lone Wolf and Pace; nine squaws, one maiden and four interpreters were also included.  They presented a most melancholy spectacle, being wrapped up tight in their black blankets.  The whole of the party were suffering with severe colds in the head, and maintained a perpetua[l] coughing and spitting.  They bring all their war like weapons with them.

            After a warm supper, which they greatly enjoyed, they retired for the night.  Captain Alvord, of Virginia, is in charge.  The party will stay until Monday night, when they leave for New York.  To-day they will visit several places of interest in and about the city.

 

Oct. 28, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [unid. (Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Delaware,                                                                   Keechi, Kiowa, Tawaconi, Wichita]

            The Indians.

            The delegation of Indians who arrived in this city on Friday night are still quartered at the Girard House, where they are attracting considerable attention.  On Saturday morning [26th], bedecked in their full native costumes, they were taken to an extensive wholesale watch and jewelry establishment on Chestnut street. Each was introduced by Captain James Jinks to the proprietors, who made every one a present of a glittering necklace, breastpin, earrings, finger rings and other trinkets.  After feasting their eyes upon the large stock of the establishment they departed.

            Yesterday they were taken upon the West Chester railroad to Media, and paid a visit to the sanatarium [sic] of Dr. Parrish.  The aboriginees [sic] passed a pleasant day at the institution, and came to the city early in the evening.  To-day they will visit some of the industrial establishments.  This evening there will be a public reception at Horticultural Hall, when they will address the audience.  They will appear in costume.

 

Oct. 28, 1872:  Public Ledger (Phila., Pa.):  [Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Delaware,                                                                   Keechi, Kiowa, Waco, Wichita]

            Another Indian Delegation.--A large delegation of Indians from Arizona and Texas are now stopping at the girard House, on their way home from Washington.  They are in charge of Captain Henry e. Alvord, of Virginia, Special Indian commissioner, and are accompanied by four interpreters.  The names of the braves are as follows:

            Kiowas--Lone Wolf, Son of the Sun, Dog Eater, Sleeping Wolf, and two squaws.

            Comanches--Milky Way, Gray Leggings, Gap in the Wood, Chervers, Buffalo Hump, Silver Brooch, Ten Bears, Chewing Elk, Gap in the Walt, "Jim," Arrapahoe John, and seven squaws.

            Apaches--Pacer, Striker, Capitan, Gray Eagle, and two squaws.

            Arrapahoes--Big Mouth, White Crow, Left Hand, Black Crow, Heap o Bears, Yellow Horse.

            Caddoes--George Washington, Antelope, War-Lou-Pee.

            Witchitas--Essadua, Esqu tzchew, Black Horse.

            Wacoes--Long soldier.

            Keechies--Knee-war-war.

            Towoccaroes--"Dave: and his son.

            Delawares--Black Beaver.

            Last evening they visited the Friend's meeting house, at Fifteenth and Race streets, where addresses were made to them by George Truman, Edith Apley and Mrs. Rachel Rogers.  Afterwards several of the party visited the Ledger Office and examined the presses at work.  This evening a public reception will be given the party.

 

Oct. 29, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Arapaho, Delaware, Kiowa]

            The Indians

            A Visit to the Sanitarium at Media on Sunday--And to the Shipyard of Cramp & Son Yesterday Morning--Public Reception at Horticultural hall last Night.

            Quite a sensation was created in the quiet town of media, on Sunday afternoon by the appearance of ten Indian chiefs.  They were accompanied by Mr. William Shirley, interpreter, on a visit to Dr. Parrish.  They were sent by Captain Alvord, who is in charge of the delegation now visiting this city.

            Dr. Parrish received them, and, after introducing them to his family, they were seated, and he addressed them as follows, the interpreter repeating it to them:-- [standard speech, edited out here]

            This speech was frequently interrupted by grunts of great satisfaction by the whole party.  AT its close, Black Beaver rose and said: [standard speech, edited out]

            Left Hand, Chief of the Arrapahoes, advanced gracefully, and shaking hands with Dr. Parrish and his wife, said:-- [standard speech, edited out]

            The next speaker was sleeping wolf, chief of Kiowas, one of the most warlike of them all.  He said:-- [standard speech, edited out]

            Dr Parrish then invited them to the broad piazza in the rear of the building, where they received great numbers of the people of the tow, and the children of the Sunday schools collected on the lawn and sang for their benefit.  After partaking of supper, and smoking the peace-pipe with the doctor and his family and neighbors, they departed for the city, highly delighted with their visit.

            Yesterday morning they were taken to Cramp & Son's ship yard, where they were shown the machinery, &c., and also the ships under course of construction.  The various sights shown them in that hive of industry created in them most intense wonder.  They also visited public schools, and the school attached to the Race street meeting of Friends, Race street, above Fifteenth.

            In the evening they had a public reception at Horticultural Hall.  The disposition to see a "real live Indian" filled the spacious audience room with a very large assemblage.  Even the aisles were crowded, and the small gallery at the end of the hall was fitted to the utmost extent.

            The Indians were ranged upon chairs in a semi-circle upon the stage, and in the centre sat Captain Alvord and Mr. Alfred Love.  The latter gentleman addressed the audience first, upon the exertion that was being made to civilize the red man, and the good results that were being shown.  He then turned to the Indians, and through Horace P. Jones, one of the interpreters accompanying he delegation, he bade them welcome to Philadelphia and hoped they would gain much by their visit.  [small standard speech, edited out]

            Several of the delegation replied to this address through their interpreters.  The chiefs of the various visiting tribes made short addresses, in which they returned thanks for what had been done for them by their white brethren, and each one declared that they were determined to profit by the advice given them.  The audience was very highly amused, upon the conclusion of the addresses, by the singing of some songs by the Indians, and by a dance which one of them performed upon the stage to the accompaniment by the vocalism of his brethren and the squaws.

            The singing was unlike anything that the civilized world is used to.  There were no words used.  It was begun by the male members, and when kept up for a short time joined in by the squaws, the effect being not unlike the music of bagpipes.  Each verse" ended with sundry short, sharp ejaculations, which set the audience in roars of laughter.

            Today Signor Blitz will give the Indians a private entertainment after their breakfast has been finished, and they will afterward take the eleven o'clock train for New York city.

 

Oct. 30, 1872:  New York Tribune:  [Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Delaware, Keechi,                                                                 Towakani, Waco, Witchita]

            A delegation of Indian chiefs who have been in Washington arrived in the city yesterday afternoon, and are now at the Grand Central Hotel.  The party includes 34 chiefs, 11 squaws, two children, and four interpreters.  The chiefs represent the following tribes:  Comanches, Arrapahoes, Apaches, Kiowas, Caddoes, Witchitas, Wacoes, Keechies, Delawares, and Towacaroee.  They are in charge of Capt. Henry E. Alvord, Special Indian commissioner.  They will remain in the city until to-morrow evening.

 

Oct. 31, 1872:  New York Herald:  [Apache, Arap., Caddo, Comanche, Delaware, Keechi, Kiowa,

                                                            Towakani, Waco, Witchita]

            Our Indian Visitors.  The Red Men on a Tour to Learn Fraternity and Christian Virtues.

            The Delegation at the Grand Central Hotel--Seeing the Sights--Talk About Religion and a Holy "Powwow"--At the Circus in the Afternoon and at Booth's in the Evening.

            The city has been honored once more with the presence of a number of mild [sic] savages, the nation's wards, the dwellers in the far-off regions of the West.  The present visitors in manners and appearance are more to the prairie born than any of their race we have had here for some time.  They have therefore excited rather more curiosity than cosmopolitans have recently manifested in the terrible race of tomahawkers.  The Grand Central Hotel is the wigwam of the delegation.  The names of the distinguished gentlemen are as follows:--

            Kiowas:  Lone Wolf, Son of the Sun, Dog Eater, Sleeping Wolf and two squaws.

            Comanches:  Milky Way, Gray Leggings, Cat in the Wood, Chewers, Buffalo Hump, Silver Brooch, Ten Bears, Chewing Elk, Gap in the Salt, "Jim," Arapahoe John and seven squaws.

            Apaches:  Pacer, Striker, Capitan, Gray Eagle and two squaws.

            Arapahoes  Big Mouth, White Crow, left Hand, Black Crow, Heap o' Bears, Yellow Horse.

            Caddoes:  George Washington, Antelope, War Lou Per.

            Wichitas:  Essadua, Esquitzchew, Black Horse

            Wacoes:  Long Soldier

            Keechies:  Knee-War-War.

            Towoccaroes:  "Dave" and his son.

            Delawares:  Black Beaver.

            The delegation is under the charge of Captain Henry E. Alvord, Special Indian commissioner.  There are four interpreters--H.P. Jones, for the Kiowas and Comanches; P. McClusker, for the Arapahoes and Apaches; W. Shirley, for the Witchitas; J. J. Sturm, for the Caddoes and Towoccaroes.

            It will be seen from the above what a choice and euphonious set of gentlemen are sojourning in our midst.  "Lone Wolf is very suggestive, and "Sleeping Wolf," while it affords a chance for life, reasonably intimates a terrible fate if the animal should only awake.  "Dog Eater" must ve a very respectable individual, for it might be worse.  The gentlemen of the Comanches are not quite such a voracious crowd as their friends, the Kiowas.  For instance, Silver Brooch" smacks of civilization, and "Gray Leggings" cannot be very seriously hurtful.  No doubt "Ten Bears" and "Chewing Elk" and "Buffalo Hump" are the "rowdies" of this tribe.  Among the Arapahoes "Big Mouth" does not sound quite friendly, but then "Heap o' Bears" is awful.  The Caddoes evidently are advancing, for they have a "George Washington" and an "antelope."  The Towoccaroes are degenerating; they have only "Dave" and his son, rather too Christian under the circumstances.

            Yesterday morning the guests of the Grand Central were rather astonished to find hovering around some of the upper corridors such strange-looking people as the recently arrived "children of the Big Father."  Irish girls though possessed of tolerably tough nerves, often imagine that the Devil is ornamented with blazing eyes and an en[x]traordinary suit of clothes, not to speak of a cloven foot, and little wonder that the news was soon spread about the house that there was something monstrous on the fourth floor, and that accordingly ladies and gentlemen interested in humanity should step up stairs to see poor "Lo!"  "Lo" looked, on the occasion of these any and sudden visits, very much as if a lot of mosquitoes were in the neighborhood, being profoundly indifferent to the staring to which he was subjected.  Nor had he the least idea that his habilaments were in any but the most approved modern style.  When he had a feather stuck in his head and a good red daub on his cheek bone he seemed to be perfectly happy in himself, and he drew his blanket around him with the air of a man who was a martyr, but had made up his mind to be comfortably resigned to his fate.  "Lone Wolf" and "Heap o' Bears" did not seem to take kindly to all the fuss that was made about them, but they preserved their equanimity with a horrible scowl and a malicious silence.  Some of the delegation were not by any means bad looking, while others were fine specimens of the noble red man.  Eleven squaws accompanied the delegation, and these were rather good looking ladies; indeed, had they pale faces some of them might be said to be handsome.   Even among the ladies of these wild men femininity will appear, and more than once might be seen some savage piece of coquetry, which showed that Mrs. "Lo" is just the same as any other woman.  There was a great flurry when the delegation, squaws, and all, were getting ready to go out to church; and, indeed, a most curious sight they presented in full regalia.  They seemed to devote all their attention to the appearance of their heads, to the forgetfulness of their nether portions.  An extraordinary collection of pantaloons was the result, all colors and shades being combined; while hats were of all sizes, shapes and styles--á la Greeley, stove pipe, wide-awake and nondescript.  "Dog Eater" had a band of tin around a venerable stovepipe that must have been many time on the block.  "Heap o' Bears" was evidently proud of a white hat of the date of 1849 or thereabouts.

            A Powwow with Christian Pale Faces.

            The routine of the business of the Episcopal board of Missions, now in session in the Church of Our Saviour in East Twenty-fifth street, was pleasantly varied by the introduction of delegations of Indian tribes from the reservations in Arizona, Texas, new Mexico and the Indian Territory.  There were altogether thirty persons, representing 7,000 braves of the Kiowas, Comanches, Arapahoes, Caddoes, Chippewas, Delawares, &c., &c.  The right Rev. Bishop Pierce, of Arkansas, clad in the episcopal vestments, led the Indians from the vestibule of the church through the centre aisle to the chancel, where, having ranged them in a circle, he addressed a few words to them in English, which was interpreted by Captain Albert, of the United States Army, and two other gentlemen present.  [speeches, edited out]

            Some of the chiefs present carried their arrows and tomahawks with them, and, in feathers and paint, looked savage enough to scalp the white chiefs who were powwowing with them.  But all seemed interested in the remarks made by the Bishops, and manifested that interest by the usual grunt of approbation.  They were a very fine set of men generally, and the squaws might be called handsome.  At the close of the interview the Doxology was sung, with the organ accompaniment, [rest of service edited out]

            How They Spent the Afternoon and Evening.

            After dinner the delegation went to see the circus in East Thirty-fourth street. One would imagine that natural impulses would get the best of them here and that they should, if even only once, laugh at the clown.  But there was no more risibility in the majority of these savage men than might be found in a rhinoceros.  Once, indeed, "Big Mouth" closed his extraordinary aperture just as a young lady went through a hoop in a critical position and rose as if going to bound down to the ring to tear the man that held the hoop to pieces, but as the young lady was all at once full of bows and smiles he sat down in a state of indignation.  The ladies, however, several times grunted out little "ughs" of applause.

            In the evening the delegation went to Booth's Theatre and conducted themselves in a Christian-like manner, never applauding and being very silent, and never benturing on a war whoop, even sotto voce.

 

Oct. 31, 1872:  New York Tribune:  [unid.(Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Delaware,

                                                                        Keechi, Towakani, Waco, Witchita)]

            The delegation of Indians under the charge of Capt. Henry E. Alvord, special Indian Commissioner, now stopping at the Grand Central Hotel, visited the Board of Protestant Episcopal Missions at the Church of the Holy Savior, yesterday morning, and had an interview with the Bishops there assembled.  In the early part of the evening their rooms at the hotel were crowded with visitors, including a large number of ladies.  Later in the evening the delegation attended the Grand Opera House.  To-day the Indians will visit Central Park, and to-morrow morning they will take an excursion down the bay, leaving the city for the West in the evening.

 

Oct. 31, 1872:  Albany Evening Journal:  [unid.(Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Delaware,

                                                                        Keechi, Towakani, Waco, Witchita)]

            New York, Oct. 31.--The Indian delegation now stopping at the Grand Central Hotel, New York, leave for Lawrence, Kansas, via the Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Chicago on the 8:30 p.m. train Friday, Nov. 1st.  There are about fifty-five in the party.

 

Nov. 1, 1872:  New York Herald:  unid.(Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Delaware,

                                                                        Keechi, Towakani, Waco, Witchita)]

            Our Indian Visitors.  How They Spent the Day--The Monkeys at the Park and Themselves--their Visit to the American Institute Fair--What a Few Old Acquaintances Think of Them--Homeward Bound.

            Our fellow countrymen, the red men from the reservations out West, were yesterday entertained in a manner calculated to enlighten their innocent minds, and to sow therein, so to speak, the seeds from which will grow friendly fruits.

            At the Grand Central during the morning the savages were looked at by admiring ladies and gentlemen, and pronounced upon with a delicious sense of pity for their peculiar notions of life.  The ladies declared they were really interesting.  The red men returned the compliment on many occasions by bestowing a smile upon the fair ones, and in a pointed manner ejaculating some unpronounceable monosyllable of the Indian language.

            [generic blather edited out]

            ...The Indian visitors are entitled to see the sights of the metropolis while the life is in them, and yesterday Captain Alvord took them in two huge omnibuses, with four horses apiece, to see the Central Park and the American Institute Fair.

            They were driven round the park in great style, three or four of the chiefs being mounted on the top of each of the omnibuses, thus creating among the quiet health-seekers in the city's garden internal spasms of fear that Hades was let loose.  Having been whirled around the magnificent drives of the Park it was thought that the chiefs would signify their admiration of its beauties, but they simply looked at each other and said nothing.  The party before leaving the Park visited the menagerie, and were, as might be expected, charmed with what they there saw.  They called the monkeys "little men with tails," and they expressed most intense admiration for the lions, the wolves, the bears, the giraffes, the cameleopards and the elephants.  But the monkeys were the object of the greatest attraction and the most scaring grimaces were made by our red countrymen in response to the multifarious gyrations of the ancestors with the tails.

            The ladies of the delegation were in ecstacies [sic], and when Sleepy Wolf at one time gave a horrible "ugh!" two squaws gave a succession of prairie "giggles" that were much calculated to excute alarm in the cages.  It was a great relief when the party moved away from the monkey's department, for the sea lion, which was next seen, tempered the extraordinary condition of mind for which the monkeys were responsible.  The sea lion was treated with great respect, and the eagles were looked at with an almost jealous kind of penetration.  The poor "sacred cow" was passed by with a passing glance of commiseration, the board supplied at the Grand Central being plentiful and palatable.  After leaving the Park the party went to see the American Institute Fair, the sights in which acted upon them much in the same way as the religious matinee they attended affected them.  They looked at everything they were told to look at, made little nods of pleasure when they though it was right, and seemed glad to gt back to the omnibuses as "Big Injun" and "Little Injun" "him hab [sic] to feed."

            Arrived at the hotel they went to dress for dinner, this process consisting in sleeking their hair and playing with the gewgaws the Big Father had given them at Washington, three cases of which are stored away at the hotel.  After dinner they disported themselves in various attitudes on the carpets in their rooms until it was time to "go out for the evening."  A few of them again went to the Grand Opera House, and a few others to the residence of Mr. Benjamin Tathan, who had extended to them an invitation through Captain Alvord.

            This afternoon the whole party will go on an excursion down the Bay, and in the evening at sevel o'clock will leave the city for Pittsburg and Chicago, going thence to Leavenworth.

 

Nov. 5, 1872:  Philadelphia Inquirer:  [Ute]

            Another Indian Delegation.

            The delegation of the Indians who have been here the past fortnight, consisting of Antero and Tabberonnam principal chiefs, and Wanderoder, subordinate chief, in charge of Special Indian agent g. W. Dodge, called upon the President this morning to say goodbye and express their entire satisfaction with the arrangements which have been made for the maintenance of friendly relations with the whites in future, in virtue of which the present reservation of seven hundred and fifty thousand aces is to be thrown open to all the Utes of Utah and Colorado, some thirteen thousand in number, and stocked so as to give them a start in civilized life.

 

Nov. 9, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Aparaho, Comanche, Kiowa]

            Satanta and Big Tree.--Major Alvord, special Indian commissioner, has written to the Secretary of the Interior that Satanta and Big Tree, who were taken from the prison at Huntsville, Texas, and escorted to St. Louis in company with the delegation of Arrapahoes, Comanches and Kiowas, are still detained by the United States Marshal in St. Louis, and that Governor Davis, of Texas, complains of the action of the government in not returning them to the custody of the Texas State officials.

 

Nov. 16, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Sac & Fox]

            A delegation of Indians of the Sacs and Foxes of Missouri, accompanied by Indian Agent Lightfoot and an interpreter, arrived here yesterday, to make arrangement for selling their present reservation of some sixteen thousand acres, located in Nebraska and Kansas, and removing to a new reservation in the Indian territory.

 

Nov. 16, 1872:  Alexandria Gazette:  [Sac & Fox]

            Another delegation of Indians has arrived at Washington.  A deputation of Sacs and Foxes has come to confer with the Indian Bureau about the propriety of selling their reservations, consisting of sixteen thousand acres, in Kansas and Nebraska.

 

Nov. 18, 1872:  Critic Record:  [Sac & Fox]

            A delegation of Sacs and Fox Indian tribes, of Missouri, are in the city to make arrangements for selling their present reservation of some sixteen thousand acres, located in Nebraska and Kansas, and removing to a new reservation in the Indian Territory.

 

Nov. 19, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Sac & Fox]

            The delegation of Sacs and Foxes now on a visit to this city had a short interview with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs yesterday.  They expressed a desire that one-half of the proceeds of the contemplated sale of their lands in Kansas and Nebraska may be invested and held by the government in trust as a fund for the education of the children of their tribe.

 

Nov. 21, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Cherokee]

            Delegates from the Indian Territory.  The delegates elected to represent the Cherokee Nation in Washington are Wm. P. Ross, Wm. P. Adair, and Jos. Vann.  Col. Boudinot will also pass the winter in this city.

 

Nov. 21, 1872:  Evening Star:  [Cherokee]

            The question of the chieftaincy of the Cherokee nation, in the Indian territory, has recently been settled by the election by the council to succeed their late chief, Downing, of William P. Ross, nephew of John Ross, who was for a long time chief of the Cherokee, and who died in this city several years ago.  On the death of John Ross, Louis Downing, assistant chief, assumed the chieftaincy.  Subsequently an election was held by the council, and Wm. P. Ross was elected chief.  In 1867 Louis Downing was elected chief instead of Wm. P. Ross.  Downing was supported by the southern Cherokees, who had taken part in the rebellion, and this turned the scale in his favor.  In 1871 Downing again defeated Ross at the regular election.  Judge Daniel, who was elected assistant chief at the same election, died several months ago, and the subsequent death of Downing left the nation without a principal or assistant chief, until the late election of Wm. P. Ross, who is spoken of as an educated gentleman, fully competent to discharge the duties devolved upon him.

 

Nov. 27, 1872:  [Baltimore] Sun:  [Apache, Arapaho, Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa, Wichita]

            The Indian Question.

            The importance to the government in bringing to Washington and sending to the principal eastern cities parties of wild and sometimes hostile Indians, is confirmed by the following facts, gathered from official sources:  The last large delegation which came was composed mainly of Kiowas, Comanches, Apaches and Arapahoes, from the Indian Territory, in charge of Capt. Henry e. Alvord, special Indian commissioner.  They have now reached their homes, and that gentleman has returned and submitted his report.  The Arapahoes and the Caddoes, Wachitas, and affiliated bands fully sustain their delegations in their negotiations here regarding their lands, by which these tribes accede to the propositions of the government for their location upon considerably diminished reservations.  The Kiowas, Comanches, and Apaches had been informed of the substance of the recent address by the commissioner to their delegates while in this city in advance of the return of the latter, and this, in conjunction with Colonel McKenzie's timely attack upon the still implacable comanches roaming in Texas, has borne its first fruits.  The tribes named have promptly surrendered to their agent the last of the captives held by them, and declare their intention to ie up the stolen animals in their herds and otherwise fully comply with the demands of the government.

            Already Maorvi or "Shaking Hand," the most important of the disaffected Comanche chiefs, with his band, and "Kicking Bird," with nearly all the Kiowas, have come again to their reservation, and camped near the agency and Fort Sill.

            Well-know Kiowa braves, with a small following, express their determination to continue to defy the authorities, but this was expected.  The men have long been outlawed, and their own chiefs disclaim all responsibility for their deeds, and assure their agent that the government will be sustained by the tribe in any action it might take in regard to this faction.

            Special Indian Commissioner Alvord says that before he left St. Louis arrangements were made with the United States marshal at that city to send back to Texas Satanta and Big Tree, these chiefs having been sentenced to death, but the punishment was subsequently commuted to imprisonment for life.  Governor Davis had, at the request of the Indian authorities, permitted them to be taken to St. Louis to see their old Indian companions on their way to Washington, and which served a good purpose.