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BUFFALO BILL.

On His Way to Report to Shoridan-- What He Thinks of The Summer Campaign and Custer's Dash-- Crook's Situation.

William F. Cody, better known as "Buffalo Bill," passed through the city this morning on his way to Chicago to report to Gen. Sheridan.

A DISPATCH reported confronted him as he entered the Merchants, and without ever commandign him to "hold up his hands," proceeded to search him for his wealth of information concerning the later Indian campaign. William, by the way, is a fine specimen of the ideal scout, resembling in form, carriage and manner the equally famous "Wild Bill," in his best days. He would attract attention in any situation as a man befitting his dress, and his dress as befitting the man.

The reported said: Mr. Cody, as a DISPATCH reporter I have run you down to ascertain your business within civilization, and anything you may have to communciate regarding your past or future movements.

Bill. Well, I am going down to Chicago to report to Gen. Sheridan.

R. You are direct from the Yellowstone.

Bill. Yes, I have been with Crook during the summer, and should be with him now, but got separated from him in carrying dispatches.

R. You understand that Crook is short of rations?

Bill. Crook is undoubtedly having a hard time, and there is much anxiety about him. His rations are out, men sick, and everything seems to be in a bad way.

R. You have had a hard summer's campaign?

Bill. Well, yes, in one respect. There has been very little to do. In fact, it has been much like going on a picnic excursion.

R. You ought to have had some of our robber hunters -- men who never lose sight on the enemy as long as they can keep beyond the range of the enemy's muskets.

Bill. I understand. The situation out there was very much the same. Comparatively few of the men knew naything about a gun; in fact it is dangerous to trust some of them with loaded arms, and altogether the campaigh was very lame.

R. Then you think you will not return to the Indian country this fall?

Bill. The fact is I don't know anything about it. It is possible I may to back and find some work to do yet, but if not I shall go on to Rochester, New York. If the Indian question is not settled before another season the government will have the benefit of the experience of this campgaing, and can undoubtedly accomplish something.

R. What do you think of what is said by some newspapers about Custer's rashness?

Bill. There's no use talking about Custer's rashness. Mistakes are common, and if custer made a mistake in his dash, there are many who think the mistake could have been better remedied by another dash. But I see it is train time, and I must be off. Good morning.

The DISPATCH man relucantly surrendered his victim, and putting up his seven shooter Faber, turned about in time to dectect the Pioneer-Press man (who had managed to get within ear-shot) secret in his note book in his umbrella.