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BUFFALO BILL.

RETURN OF THE GREAT SCOUT.

The Hero of the Plains and the Chief of Scouts in the Indian War Arrives Again at his Home in this City- A Brief Interview- His Views on the Campaign- The Fight with Yellow Hand-Death of Wild Bill, etc.

Throughout the summer months, and especially since the excitement produced by the report of the death of General Custer and other Indian atrocities, the attention of the people of Rochester has been particularly drawn toward the exploits of our noted townsman, William F. Cody, better know, of course, to the sobriquet of Buffalo Bill. Inasmuch as he was at the head of the scouts on the plains, and had, therefore, a post of great responsibility and danger. It was much feared lest he too might share the terrible fate met by so many of the brave lads who were on the frontier fighting the bloodthirsty and relentless foe. Especially after the encounter with the noted chief, Yellow Hand, and the arrival of the trophies of Buffalo Bill's valor in this city, did public attention become more closely fixed upon the scout's movements. A few days since Mrs. Cody received a telegram from her husband announcing his speedy return home, having left General Terry's corps on the Yellowstone river a week ago last Saturday. Therefore he was expected, and when he arrived Saturday afternoon there was a large number of friends ready to greet him and give him a hearty welcome home. Last evening a reporter of the Democrat and Chronicle called upon Mr. Cody at his pleasant home on New York street. The scout received his visitor cordially, and soon a very enjoyable chat was instituted, the talking being done principally by Mr. Cody, with his pleasant wife, two attractive children and our reporter as listeners.

THE INDIAN CAMPAIGN.

Buffalo Bill joined the command of General Carr, who had control of the Black hills district in the early part of June. For a time they remained in that vicinity to intercept bands of hostile Indians on their way to join the fighting forces, and about a month later General Merritt came and took command of the regiment. July 16th it was reported that 800 Cheyenne warriors had left the Red Cloud...