, 1872-12-05

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ASHLAND, Oregon, Dec. 1.-The Com
missioner of Indian Affairs having di-
rected Superintendent Odeneal to put
the Modoc Injians upon the Klamath
reservation, peaceably if possible, but
forcibly if he must, he proceeded in per-
son to execute the order All efforts to
persuade them to return to the agency
proved fruitless, and they having per
emptorily refused to go. the matter of
removing them was referred to the mill
tary. On the 2Sth Major Jackson, of
company s, first cavalry, with So men,
left for klamath. and after marching all
the afternoon and all night. arrived at
the camp of the Modocs, near the mouth
of Lost river, at l o'clock the following
morning. He at once surrounded the
camp and requested an interview with
the head men, only one of whom, Scar
faced Charley, appeared. A half hours
conversation ensued, in which the In
dams were informed that the soldiers
did not come to fight. but to demand
that they go upon the reservation, and
they were assured that ample provision
had been made for their sustenance an ]
that they should be fully protected in
all their rights. They refused to accede
to the demand, and were then COM
manded to lay down their arms.
While they were parleying on the sub
ject, Scarfaced Charley raised his gun
and fred at Lieut.. Boutelle, who was in
front of his men, but missed his aim.
Instantly the Lieutenant returned the
fire and killed Charley. This caused a
general fire ON both sides. The battle
was desperate one, lasting about two
hours. One soldier was killed and four
wounded. Two citizens, VIM. Mess and
Thurbar, alias Jack of Clubs, were kill
ed. Nearly all of the women and chill
| dreu, some warriors and number of
horses were captured. The Indians then
retreated to the hills, but returned in
| the afternoon and commenced firing
again. Three more Indians were killed,
many wounded and some captured. At
last accounts firing at intervals was 60
| ing on. The Indians engaged are esti-
mated at 60. There were some 80 more
at camp about Is miles distant. 1t is
supposed that these would arrive the
following night, and that another fight
would take place. The citizens were
arousing and getting ready to go to the
assistance of Major jackson should an
emergency require their services. The
women captured say that among the
number killed We're the four desperate
chiefs, Capt. Jack, Black Jim, the Doc
tor, and Scarfaced Charley, who have
been the cause of all the insubordina-
ton of their followers; but about this,
except tie last one named, there is
some doubt.
Later-Geo. Conn. who has just ar
rived from Linkville, leaving there at
Z. NJ. yesterday and riding all night
reports three men named Boldly killed
on Tule lake by the Modocs. The wo-
men escaped by walking nine miles to a
house. Fears are entertained that many
more are murdered. Mr.. Conn brings
letters from prominent citizens asking
for help. A. J. Burnett sends message
to Gov. Grover asking for assistance
from the State. A. D. Applegate writes;
"We can't hold out long. We must
have help" He was to start for Clear
lake last night with small party to
give the settlers notice and protection.
They are short of arms and amDluni-
ition. A meeting of the citizens of this
place will be held tonight to make ar
rangements to send them assistance.
VERSAILLES, Nov. 29.-After long
and exciting debale, the Assembly this
afternoon, by vote of 375 to 334, ap-
proved resolution proposed by Minis
ter Dufaure. Before the close of the de
bate Theirs eloquently addressed the
House for an hour and half He ac-
knowledged that the Assembly had sov-
ereign power. He condemned socialist
doctrine and impressively affh med his
belief in God. He declared that he re-
mained faithful to the part of Bordeaux
and claimed that he belonged tC no par
y. He admitted he was personally in
favor of a constitutional monarchy, but
added, the monarchy is impossible. We
have republic, let US make it conser-
vative. He denied any share in the po-
litical opinions of the Left, and closed
with tho declaration that the duty
the government was firmness, modera-
ton, and impartiality to all parties.
BERLIN, Nov. 29.--In lower House of
the Diet, after brilliant speech by Herr
Falk, in which the determination of the
Government to wage war with the inhu-
ence of l}pme was announced, a motion
was int koduced by Herr Maltinkrodt
against NE exclusion of members of
ecclesias tical orders as teachers from the
public sd sbools, was rejected by vote
of 242 tolS1.