1877 Buffalo Bill Combination News

LO! THE POOR INDIAN.

YE FIERCE REPORTER AND YE GENTLE SAVAGE.

A MODEL INTERVIEW - UNTUTORED CHILDREN OF THE FOREST - WHAT THEY THINK OF CIVILIZATION - A SCOUT'S OPINION OF THE INDIAN CAMPAIGN.

When a representative of The American was yesterday informed that he was expected to interview two real Sioux Indian Chiefs, he felt some slight hesitation in complying with the request. He had at various times subjected himself both to danger and inconvenience in the interests of journalism. He had been at meetings in the Seventeenth ward, had sat unflinchingly through a lecture by Eli Perkins without smiling, had listened to Sergeant Bates' story of his flag and its travels, and had been forced to read letters written by Private Dalzell; but the thought of being compelled to visit, alone and unarmed, two savages, struck terror to his soul. Had time admitted he would gladly have telegraphed for some of those New York and Philadelphia editors who have over and over again shown how easily General Howard might have annihilated the Nez Perces, but the order was imperative and he was forced to obey. The only consolation he experienced was that he was bald headed, and that the playful chiefs, if on scalping thoughts intent, might find some difficulty in depriving him of his scalp, and that even if they did, there might be some modern Pocahontas who, struck by his manly beauty, would interpose in his behalf, and bear him away to

"A lodge in some vast wilderness, Some boundless contiguity of shade."

Besides this, his knowledge of Indians had principally been confined to those very friendly and quiet ones who stand like sentinels at the doors of cigar stores and he concluded that at last there was an opportunity of distinguishing himself and lording it over his less favored brethren of the quill. With these thoughts passing through his mind he screwed his courage to the sticking point and slowly wended his way to Guy's Hotel, where the noble red men had set up their wigwam. Arriving there he was ushered into the presence of Mr. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), the famous Indian scout, and made known his errand to him. That gentleman expressed his willingness to gratify the reporter, and bidding him follow, started for the room which his wards occupied. Upon entering the newspaper mas was first introduced to the interpreter, Mr. John Y. Nelson, or in the Indian language, Cha-aha-cha-o-pogeo, and by him in turn introduced to the Two-Bears, the elder, and Man-who-c arries-the-sword, the younger of the two Chiefs. The former is wiry, keen eyed Indian, with a restless look and an abundance of characteristic gesture. The latter is tall, well formed, with a pleasant, almost frank countenance, a well-shaped, aquiline nose, and an eye as keen as that of an eagle, seating himself

between them, the scribe took his note-book in hand, and the interview began. If the interviewer had thought the gentleman from the plains had ever figured in any political convention he would have begun his catechism by asking their views as to the President's Southern policy or the resumption of specie payments, but fearing that they might not be as conversant with these subjects as our home politicians, he began by asking Man-who-carries-the Sword when he left home, and if all his folks were well. The gentleman with his euphonious namer eplied through the interpreter that he left Red Cloud Agency on the 14th of August, and had since travelled through the Eastern States. Being asked how he enjoyed his trip, he answered that it had been one of pleasure; that he had come to see and to learn the ways of the pale faces for his own good, and that so far everything had gone well with him. Being next asked if he was anxious to see the Great Father at Washington, he assumed an air which might with advantage be copied by a European diplomat, a Collector of Customs of a Postmaster besieged with applications for office. Putting his hand to his face he seemed immersed in deep thought, and the interpreter explained that a delegation from his tribe, including Spotted Tail and Red Cloud, were about to visit Washington, and that the chief wanted to go there unpledged, especially as the Great Father would be sure to know what he said. The reporter assured him that he would not be misrepresented, and he replied that he was a soldier of the United States, and had fought for the Government; that Pa-he-as-ka, or Long Hair (Buffalo Bill), had told him to lay that aside for the present; that he wanted to comply with all the Great Father's request, and act like a white man. He would join the army and fight against his own people if he was told to, and if he died, why, all right. Mr. Cody stated that the chief had great influence with his people; that he had always been friendly to the whites, and that during last summer he acted as guide to General Sheridan in his journey from the Union Pacific Railroad to the Yellowstone river.

AN OLD WARRIOR.

The reporter then applied the thumb-screws figuratively to Two Bears, and found the old fellow a ready talker. He said in substance that he was a fighting chief and thought only of war. He was born and raised to it. Lieutenant Clark, who had charge of his tribe at the agency, induced him to come east. Everybody had treated him well, and so far all was good. His wife was dead and had left him five children, and although a warrior himself he would bring them up like white people. Whenever Mr. Cody went back he would go with him.

The reporter asked Mr. Cody how the Indians took to making their appearance in drama, and his reply was that they went into it with their whole soul. They were supposed to be his friends in the play; indeed, it would hardly be politic to use them in any other way. Since they left home, Man-that-Carries-the-S word had become very studious, and had succeeded in mastering the alphabet, besides being able to write his name in English. He was in the fight which resulted so disastrously for Custer and his men, and enjoyed the confidence of the officers in the Indian army. Two Bears, on the other hand, was of a saturnine disposition, and although he could not be styled treacherous, he was like the Major-"Sly, sir; devilish sly."

A SCOUT ON THE INDIAN QUESTION.

The reporter next turned his attention to Buffalo Bill, Mr. W. F. Cody, and asked his opinion as to the present Indian Campaign, and whether, in his opinion, General Howard merited the adverse criticisms which had been passed upon him. He replied that he did not, that he believed General Howard had done the best he possibly could do under the circumstances and with the small force at his command. In his opinion, however, if the Fifth Regiment of cavalry of the Department of the Platte had been utilized the Nez Perces would before now have been forced to surrender. He had all his life been engaged in fighting the Indians and had-well, had done the best he could, but he did not think the Nez Perces had been properly treated. They were at one time semi-civilized, followed agricultural pursuits, and were fast becoming educated and intelligent, and if a proper course had been pursued towards them much bloodshed would have been spared.

Mr. Cody is a most intelligent conversationalist. His long experience inf frontier life has made him a keen observer of men and things, and his reminis-

man. He would join the army and fight against his own people if he was told to, and if he died, why, all right. Mr. Cody stated that the chief had great influence with his people; that he had always been friendly to the whites, and that during last summer he acted as guide to General Sheridan in his journey from the Union Pacific Railroad to the Yellowstone river.

AN OLD WARRIOR. The reporter then applied the thumb-screw figuratively to Two Bears, and found the old fellow a ready talker. He said in substance that he was a fighting chief and thought only of war. He was born and raised to it. Lieutenant Clark, who had charge of his tribe a the agency, induced him to come east. Everybody had treated him well, and so far all was good. His wife was dead and had left him five children, and although a warrior himself he would bring them up like white people. Whenever Mr. Cody went back he would go with him.

The reporter asked Mr. Cody how the Indians took to making their appearance in drama, and his reply was that they went into it with their whole soul. They were supposed to be his friends in the play; indeed, it would hardly be politic to use them in any other way. Since they left home, Man-that-carries-the Sword had become very studious, and had succeeded in mastering the alphabet, besides being able to write his name in English. He was in the fight which resulted so disastrously for Custer and his men, and enjoyed the confidence of the officers in the Indian army. Two Bears, on the other hand, was of a saturnine disposition, and although he could not be styled treacherous, he was like the Major-"Sly, sir; devilish sly."

A SCOUT ON THE INDIAN QUESTION. The reporter next turned his attention to Buffalo Bill, Mr. W. F. Cody, and asked his opinion as to the present Indian campaign, and whether, in his opinion, General Howard merited the adverse criticisms which had been passed upon him. He replied that he did not, that he believed General Howard had done the best he possibly could do under the circumstances and with the small force at his command. In his opinion, however, if the Fifth Regiment of cavalry of the Department of the Platte had been utilised the Nez Perces would before bow have been forced to surrender. He had all his life been engaged in fighting the Indians and had-well, had done the best he could, but he did not think the Nez Perces had been properly treated. They were at one time semi-civilized, followed agricultural pursuits, and were fast becoming educated and intelligent, and if a proper course had been pursued towards them much bloodshed would have been spared.

Mr. Cody is a most intelligent conversationalist. His long experience in frontier life had made him a keen observer of men and things, and his reminiscenses are interesting and romantic. He is now thirty-nine years of age. His father was killed in the Border Ruffian war of 1856. He himself accompanied General Sidney Johnson across the plains in 1857 in that officer's expedition against the Mormons. The train to which he was attached was burned by the notorious Bill Hickman and a band of Danites eighteen miles east of Green Water. He has hunted buffalo with English tourists, acted as a Government scout, has fought Indians single-handed, has suffered from cold and starvation, has had his life often hanging on a thread, and yet stands as lithe, erect and manly as ever. In such talk as this the time passed swiftly by. When the reporter started to leave the two chiefs rose, extended a hand, bowed as gracefully as courtiers, and said in English, "Good-bye." As the writer passed out he heard Two Bears say something which he did not understand, but which he thinks if it was to be interpreted would read, "Pale face talk too much; make Indian sick, ugh!"

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MONDAY, September 24, 1877

BUFFALO BILL. (Hon. W. F. Cody and two celebrated Sioux warriors. Man Who Carries the Sword and Two Bears. A portion of the Sioux delegation who are to be here September 24, under the noted chief Red Cloud and Spotted Tail, will also appear, and the celebrated Sioux interpreter, Cha-sha-cha-o-peogo and the Mexican trick bouro, Jack Cass. The entire party will appear in the great Western drama founded on the Mormon war and the Mountain Meadow massacre, written by Major A. S. Burt, U.S.A, entitled

MAY CODY OR LOST AND WON.

The drama will be preceeded by the screaming farce.

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Fall Styles Now Ready. AT CALLAHAN The HATTER 140 Bowery, 140

Engagement of the Celebrated Scout and Actor, BUFFALO BILL, (HON. WM. F. CODY.) The Performance will consist of the celebrated Drama, in 4 Acts, entitled MAY CODY! OR, LOST AND WON. BUFFALO BILL......HON. WM. F. CODY Introducing the two Sioux War Chiefs. Man-that-Carries-the-Sword, & Two Bears. The celebrated Scout and Interpreter, Cha-sahCha-o-Pogeoy, and his Trained Prairie Horses, Rolling Thunder and Crazy Horse, And the trick Mexican Bouro, Jack Cass. John D. Lee, alias Lavasseur......Mr. Harry A. Ellis Darby McCue...Mr. G. C. Charles Black Dan...Mr. C. Wilson Geo. Stoughton...Mr. Harry Beli Jim A. Bullwhacker. Mr. Lansing Brigham young Mr. J. B. Browne Mormon No. 1...Mr. J. Curran Mormon No. 2...Mr. J. Burbeck May Cody...Miss Constance Hamblin Mrs. Stoughton...Mrs. W. G. Jones Ann Eliza Young... Miss Fanny Prestige Amalia Young...Miss Augusta Chambers Anna Maria Young...Miss Agnes Wynne Delia Young...Miss Maude Mellen Maria Jane Young...Miss E. Munroe THIS EVENING At 8: Ben Bolt and May Cody. In active participation, and will shortly be produced, the new and exciting Drama, entitled THE RED RIGHT HAND: Or, BUFFALO BILL'S FIRST SCALP FOR CUSTER. The Scalping of Yellow Hand. will occur on Horseback as it was done by Buffalo Bill, at the Battle of Indian Creek. July 17, 1876.

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THE Original Schooner House 5 Cents 305 Bowery, cor. 1st St. N. Y. Simon Bower, Pro.

Bowery Theatre, September 3d, 1877, with BUFFALO BILL, (HON. Wm.F. Cody,) In his new thrilling sensational Dramas. "VivaVance: or, SAVED FROM THE SIOUX," "THE RED RIGHT HAND: or, BUFFALO BILL'S FIRST SCALP FOR CUSTER," introducing Capt. Jack Crawford, the Poet Scout of the Black Hills, and the celebrated Indian Chiefs Sitting Bull, Jr., and Young-Man-afraid-of-his Horses. and his celebrated Prairie Ponies.

Buffalo Bill and Capt. Jack will introduce the killing of the Indian Chief Yellow Hand, on the stage on horseback, as it occurred at the Battle Indian Creek, July 17th, 1876, by Buffalo Bill. The above pieces and appropriate scenery and appointments, and a powerful Company.

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