SITTING BULL.
SITTING BULL.
Though nearly a score of years have gone by since the battle of the Little Big Horn, where the gallant Custer and his brave band were slain, the name of Sitting Bull is recalled by all; and a sigh of relief went up all along the border when the news came that the noted chief had started upon the trail for the happy hunting-grounds.
Those who condemn the Indian for his red deeds should remember that it is his education to be a savage, to kill and to burn and pillage; that the greatest slayer of mankind, in the opinion of the red men, is the greatest hero.
Thus, considering that the Indian has his story to tell as well as the white man, the mantle of charity should be drawn over their deeds.
Sitting Bull was not a chief in the true sense of the word, but was the Moses of his people.
He had unlimited influence with his tribe, and among other tribes as well; and, a mighty medicine-man, he claimed as well to be a prophet.
The career of Sitting Bull was eventful and remarkable.
He was a leader and schemer, and when Generals Terry, Crook, and Gibbon were sent to capture him he showed great generalship in all that he did.