, 1873-04-24


war, even more so than the whites. One
Indian told him he had seen Modoc
who had told him all about the fight. 1t
is evidert that Modoc runners have
visited at the tribes of Northern Cali
fornia and Southern Oregon. The peo-
pie OF Klamath and Del Norte counties,
however, apprehend no danger OF an
on at present. Thirteen armed
citizens left for the front this morning
to bring in the body of Hovey.
From q strictly reliable gentleman
who has been through the lava country,
we learn that there is large cave SIX
miles from the late Modoc stronghold,
in southeasterly course. the very di-
rection taken by the Indians.
This cave .will be much harder to ap--
proach and will protect much better
from shells, and is amply supplied with
wood and food for animals, but is, ac-
cordIng to his recollection. nearly halt
a mile from water. Between those places
there are great many lesser caverns
and crevices but no water, d circuit OF
80 or 40 miles, he thinks, would have to
be made to take the guns and supplies
to the new stronghold, which the rascals
now almost certainly occupy, or the
.I Il l.1
are believed to be running very short of
provisions and ammunition and to be
much demoralized.
WASHINGTON, April 1S.-During the
past few days. kilograms and letters
have been poured into the White House,
begging the President not to allow the
clamor of 'he ungodly press or the pas
sionale reasoning of those aroend him
to swerve him from his philanthropic
peace policy towards the Indians. The
President says it is calamity that the
Modocs must be exterminated. Not as
an act of passionate revenge for their
treacherous murders, but as an act OF
justice, as well as protection to peace
full settlers in that part of the country.
Citizens of Richmond, Va. where Gen.
Candy was at one time Military Gov
ernor, called meeting for tonight to ex-
press their appreciation of his charac-
ter and sorrow at his murder.
In reference to order granting motion
of G. p. r. r. Co., to dismiss the writ
of error in California tax case, the Su
preme Court held to-day that where
there was no counter claim in the Case
the right of the plaintiff in error to sdjs-
miss the writ before the final determin-
alton is absolute, and may be exercised
ex-parte, without notice to defendant in
error, Or omission of latter to oppose
dismissal does not prejudice his rights
in the matter of controversy.
Plans for Appraisers stores in San
Francisco, to be constructed on unoccu-
pied grounds near the custom house,
are now far advanced in the offive Of the
Treasury Architect, and instructions for
commencement of work will be issued
at an early day.
CHICAGO, April IS. A Washington
special says ii is now admitted in official
quarters that belongs resignation has
been accepted.
WASHINGTON, April 1S.- Representa-
tive Crebs, of Illinois, has returned to
the treasury his extra pay.
United States Attorney Beckwith tel
egraphs to Attorney General Williams,
from New Orleans, to-day, as follows:
deputy Marshal Deklne returned
from Colfax. He arrived there the day
after the massacre. Details are horrible.
Democrats of Grant parish attempted to
forcibly oust the incumbent parish Off
GERS, but failed; Sheriff Rongllng pro-
tecting officers with colored posse. Sew
eral davs afterwards recruits from other
parishes, 20 the number of 800, came to
the assistance of the assailants, when
they demanded the SURRENDER of the
colored people, which was refused; an
attack Was then made and the negroes
driven to cover, which was fired and the
negroes slaughtered as they left the
burning buildings.
65 negroes horribly mutilatea, near the
Court House. Thirty who are known to
have been taken prisoners We're said to
have been shot after the surrender. Two
of the nssailants were wounded.
The slaughter was greater than the
riot in 1866 in this city.
The Attorney General telegraphed to
Beckworth to make thorough lnvesti-
CATION of the affair, and if he finds that
the laws of the United States have been
violated, to spare no pains nor expense
to punish the guilty parties. The Sec
of war has telegraphed to the U. 5 M;ff-
Shal to render All ulu utCS'o"iy iOA eA'S
execution of judicial process IN the mat
ter.
HALIFAX, April 1.-THE custom au-
thorities are proceeding against parties
known to have plundered the Atlantic
dead, or stolen goods from the wreck.
Forty two bodies were recovered to day.
HAVANA. April 1.-THE clerk OF the
Bank of England has identified Bid well
as the man who opened an account with
the Bank.
vienna, 1.-THE Exposition build
ing is in backward state. All labor Is
concentrated to finish the rotunda by
May 1st.
SAN FRANcIsco, April 1s.-Flour quiet
at 81 50@5; Snperfne, So 50(a5 TO-
G1 SO(rGt on