Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-06-12

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scouts. He threw down his rifle and extended
his hand in token of friendship. The proffered
member was cordially grasped by the scouts.
Charley was then passed to the rear under
guard. Next he was taken to the other Modoc
c~apsives, and by them interviewed. He SAYS
that several of Jacks best warriors wanted to
leave him and come into our camp, and put up
q Job on him.. His gun was returned him, and
he was allowed to depart on his mission.
Hardley had this arrangements been effected
when the rifle in the hands of Steamboat Frank
was accidentally discharged. Several Modocs
who stood with uplfted hands decamped at
this point. The accident was explained by
Charley. and all suspicious of foul play re-
moved, when another accident caused Charley
more annoyance. Capt. Hasbrouck's command
reached the edge of the creek as Charley came
over the bluff, and of course he was gathered
in as a prisoner a second time.
Two hours afterward he was released and
sent after the fleeing Modocs, but he failed to
overtake them. Not a shot other than the
accidental one was fired. Had Hasbrouck
formed the desired connection on time, the
entire BAN would have been killed or captured.
1t was impossible for his command to ac-
complish the task. His troops did all that
could be done by any man. They rode over
fragments of lava, and one mile further than
the distance ridden by Capt. Jackson's COM
mand.
The surprise resulted in the surrender of
Boston Charley, Princess Mary, sister of Capt.
Jack, Black Jim's woman, five other female
Modocs from 8 to 80 years of age, and the
capture of seven ponies and mules.
The Modocs actually slipped from the grasp
of the troops, There was no help for this re-
suit. Jacks retreat this time was inside OF
the canon through which runs Willow creek.
The canon has precipitous sides, averaging
forty feet high. There are few places where
the canon can be entered by troops within six
miles of Jacks last home. The Modocs es-
capped by running down the canon, so now the
Modoc captives will try to wean more of Jacks
warriors from him.
ANOTHER SCOUT.
A dispatch dated May 80 says: At 6 o'clock
on yesterday morning the troops left Willow
creek camp for a sharp and decisive scout,
Springs trailed the Modocs across the creek,
and in a northeasterly direction, then due
north, and finally to the rocky cliff bordering
Langelrs valley on the east. This scout from
the outset was the most exciting of the cam
palgn. The freshness of the tracks and the
apparent proximity of the Modocs maintained
continual excitement. 1t led over ridges. over
mountains, along canons and valleys, and over
small streams. The water-route was travelled
with difficulty by the best-trained horses.
Miles upon miles of lava in fraSmentary form
was crossed.
The troops literally left behind them a trail
of blood and horse-shoes. Several miles south
of the valley the scouts lost the trail, and we
suffered a detention of two hours. Tn halt
was broken by sudden yells from the Warm
Springs and cheers from the soldiers.
The command forward" was given by Col.
Green; the scouts were called out to the + ght
and left of the line, and covered the trail.
Then came troop K of the LIST cavalry, Maj.
Cresson commanding. Lieut.. Bacon, in charge
of the skirmishers of troop &, belonged to the
squadron of Capt. jackson. Capt. Hasbroucks
squadron held another equally important posi-
ton, and was, as usual, on time. Along the
crest of the bluff and down the steep trail on
its side charged the entire force of 230 men.
Suddenly four rifle shots were fired from the
rocks, and four bullets whiZzed over the sol
diers. A line of skirmishers deployed along
the crest of the bluff started the Modocs from
their lair. About this time Scar-faced Charley
and two or three other Modocs rushed dow
the rocks and cried out: "We surrender
Don't shoot" Five Modocs came in. and a
once hostilities ceased. DR.. Cabaness, of Greda
a contract surgeon who has long been &C
quainted with the Modocs. went up among the
rocks and made the peace negotiations. al
the Indians, including Jack, agreed to come in
Cabaness slept with them last night. A few
moments since Scar-faced Charley, Old Schon
chin and ten warriors surrendered. Jack an(
three othersd ecamped by night.
The END of the ,Faree-Capt. Jack, Sur
:, rounded in the Last Ditch, Surrender
Internationally.
A QlSpatcl QateQ Clear Lake, June L, says
r A series of prolonged yells and cheers arouse'
? the camp from a pleasant siesta. Gen. Davis
l Gen. Wheaton, and other officers, and all til
men rush from the house and tents to find tn
cause of the uproar, and at once the Who'll
I camp was in commotion. Down the level plat
J.. north of the house was a grand cavalcade o
] mounted horsemen. The steeds rushed fol
ward at opce at a furious rate, and soon neare
the groups of spectators scattered about tn
premises. "Capt. Jack is captured! shouted
e sturdy sergeant. Again the valley echoed wit
e cheers and yells. The mounted command wa
that of Perry. He had returned from a scou
e of % hours. Three miles above the mouth O
S Willow creek, and at half-past 10 o'clock thi
morning, the Warm Spring scouts struck a he
II trail.
9 After a brief search the Modocs were dis
covered. Col. Perry surrounded the Indian n
d treat. His men were bound to fight. SuC
d denly a Modoc shot out from the rocks with
d white flag. He met a Warm Spring, and sal
s. Jack wanted to surrender. Three scouts wei
sent to meet Jack. He came out cautiousl
l. glanced about him a moment, and then, as
he giving up all hope, came forward and held OF
1t his hand to his visitors. Then two of b
le warriors, five squaws, and seven childre
darted forth and joined him in the surrende
" Jack is about 40. He is five feet eight inch
high, and compactly built. He has a large al
It. well-formed face, full of individuality. A
a. though dressed in old clothes he looks eve
re inch a chief. He does not speak to any on
IN The Modocs are grouped in the field near Il
house, and surrounded by a guard. Spectacle
o, peer into Jacks face with eager interest, b
al he needs them not. He is still as a statue.
IN
Of The Winding Up Of the Modoc War
A letter dated Tule Lake Peninsula, Ju
2, says: After writing the report yesterda!
We rode to this camp and dispatched it by couri'
of The captives and captors remained at App
gates rancho. Before night, Capt. Jack,
"a murderer of Candy, and Sonchin, Meachar