New-York tribune., 1873-06-16
indian AFFAIRS.
MoDoC MovEMENTs-rHE INDIANS TELL WHAT DE-
CAME OF THEIR PLUNDER-THE NUMBER Oh
NfonoCg OApTIrRED

MODoC MovEMENTs-THE INDIANS TELL WHAT BE-
CAME OF THEIR PLUNDER-THE NUMBER OF
MoDoCs CAPTURED.
SAN Francisco, June I3.-PhotOgraphs have
been taken Of Capt Jack and the whole ot his band OF
warriors Gen. Davis has sent party Of men TO hunt
for the persons guilty Of the massacre OF the
ModOc prisoners.
noon the Modocs sent for Dr. Caba.es, and re-
quested o second interview in order that further
facts relative to the sing articles, ornaments,
and wearing apparel might be made known.
Black jim Acknowledges that he stole. Sls from
Mr. Meacham and pa sed in tho amount. Boston
Charley said he had Mr. Meachams pistol hidden under
rock, and would return it il he had a chance. Mr..
Meachams memorandum book was destroyed by
squaws Steamboat Frank said nc knew where the coat
and vest Of Dr. Thomas were and they could DC OBJ
tanned In half a day. The reverend gentlemans
gold watch was carried of by the Warm
Spring Indians. Lieut. Cranston's ring was lost.
The leading braves including Capt Jack said that 30 or
shots were fred during the massacre OF the Peace
Commissioners, and actively shifted the responsibility
OF the murder from one to another Al agreed now
ever that Bogus Charley did not participate 10 the mas
sacre and from first 10 last condemned u as an una
and proceeding Pending the arrival OF orders
from Gen. schoheld regarding the disposition or the
ments has been obtained The first account, sent by
mail though Official OF the number OF capyes Is mac
curate. The total should be reduced TO lS6.
SONORA APACHEs CHARGED WITH MEXICAN RAIDS
WASHINGTON, June 1f-The Commissioner
OF Indian Affair to-day received letter from Thomas
j. Jefferds Indian Agent at Cochse Reservation. Art
zona in which, under date Of May 49, JeiIerds Gays he
has given q great deal OF attention to the matter OF
alleged raiding into Mexico the part OF Cochses
band Of Indians and satisfied that the depredations
In Sonora are committed by Apache Indians living on
that side OF the boundary line in Mexico. In corrobora
ton Of this statement he reports that party OF Sonora
Apaches recently came 10 his agency bringing soleh
Mexican stock with them, which they wished 10 trade
with COchse's Indians. they were refused the oppor
unity to do 50 ana compelled 70 leave the reservation
Jeferds in conclusion, reports that COchlse ana MS
band still tneir reservation behaving well and
In strict compliance with tha treaty
WAsHHGToN, June 15-The recent proceedings with
regard the return OF the KckapoO Indians to the
United States are In accordance with the action OF the
Mexican Government and our own IN April OF last year
For the realization the project IL suggested that
the Government OF the United States appoint new
agents. and advise the Government Of Nueva Leon OF
the time and place the frontier where the agents
would present themselves to the indians The Govern
meut OF Mexico would in such provide that the
authorities VINO represent u in that region should take
part in the conferences aud tue Indians should tIeey
determine to leave Mexico 10 settle on their own reser
walton in the United States the Mexican military forces
would escort them 10 the point on the frontier where
the American troops might receive them. The Mexican
further advised that che agents to treat
with the Indians be persons other than those who made
the former attempt, in order to AVOID reylylng the
suspicious and preudces against those persons Snlcn
might exist in the minds Of the Indians, and the Mex
Government PROMISED that none OF ITS authorities
should have any part inthe execution OF the plan sug
gested.
THE STANLEY EXPEDITION CAUSES DISAGREEMENT
BETWEEN OFFICIALS.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-Advices received by
the Interior Department and information from officers
with the Stanley EXpedton-which is 10 protect the
track layers along the line Of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road from the Missouri River west-do not agree as to
the probable result Of sending troops through the Sioux
country The Indian Agents say that no serious signs OF
trouble yet apparent though they fear that the un-
expected and unexplained presence Of troops will lead
to hostliues. Some army officers write as II the com
mon understanding throughout the command was that
general engagement would occur at no very distant
day The military authorities and the Interior Depart
ment by no means agreed as tothe expediency or
causing more anxiety Secretary DeauO. The move
OF troops in the Sioux country to be rayersed are
In fragrant violation Of the treaty VI 1868, under which
eCr a t'{t PIe roads leading to them shoHd be
closed and be subject to military Occu
patton Indlan officers however, hope TO malntaln
peace in spite OF this warke demonstration Of another
Department OF the government.
PEACE PROPOSITIONS By THECoEFEDERATED TRIBES.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-At the recent meet
ing OF the General Council OF Indian Territory at Okmu
gee resolution was adopted providing for tue ap-
pontment ofia delegation OF member Of the Council
from Chocaws one from the Creeks and one from the
Cherokees, with such others the President Of the
Council may select whose duty 1t shall be TO
proceed, as soon practicable, TO the Chey-
enne, Kiowa, and other tribes OF the plains not
confederated in the General Council and aid IN
maintaining peace upon the frontier The reso-
uion also provides that il the United states authorities
deem il advisable that delegation from the Cheyenne,
Kowa Eand other tubes should VISIT Washington, the
President shall appoint two members OF tue General
Council to accompany the delegation and aid In the es-
tabishment OF such relations between the said tribes
and the United states may be most conducive 20 the
formation permanent upon the 1ontler and TO
confer fully practicable with the authorities OF the
United States upon Indian affairs, and 70 report TO Me
adjourned session Of tine General Council
THE MEXICAN INDIANS WILLING TO GO ON UNITED
STATES RESERVATION
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 4.-Messrs. At
knson and Williams Special Indian Commissioners to
Mexico arrived here last night accompanied by Senior
Motino, Mexican Commissioner and Chquam Kako, tho
head chief Of the Kckapo0s. They report that the In
dian tribes in Mexico willing to respiration
In the United States, provided their andchildren
captured by Gen. Mackenzie, and now imprisoned are
returned to them in Mexico. The Mexican authorities
have agreed have the promise fulfilled should the ln-
dans fail to 1t after the return OF the cap
tiyes All intelligent MeXcans think this Will DO the
best way 10 rid the frontier OF these Indians. Messrs
Atkinson and Williams had several days conference
with the most influential chiefs Of the KIckspoos,
Ldpans. aud MescallyS
THE FJPE RECORD