The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-25
A N 0 II III E r Il AL X.
The Generals Make Long Inquiries. out
Receive Short Replies.
Defiant Attitude of the
y. SavaEes.
MOVEMENTS OF THE TROOPS


BIOL, MeSSrS Oyer, Auuan agent ior oregon,
and the Rev. E. Thomas of Petaluma, CAL.
are hourly expected at Van Bremer's ranch,
and we shall probably have divine service
next Sunday in Captain Jacks cave.
GENERAL CANDY REcoNNoIrREs THE LAVA BEDS
Last Friday General Candy and General
Gillem, accompanied by Colonies Biddle and
Perry, and the troops NJ and of the First
cavalry, made reconnaissance of the lava
beds. They arrived at the top of the bluffs
about noon, and there the cavalry
were dismounted and the Generals sur
veyed the lava sbeds through their
field glasses Several Indians were
seen on a ledge of rocks about mile distant
from the foot of the bluffs, and they shouted
for some one to come down and talk. Acting
Assistant Surgeon Cabaness was then half way
down the bluffs, and he Immediately asked
permission of General Candy to go and see
what they wanted.
His request was granted, and he presently
returned, saying that Captain Jack wished to
talk with Generals Candy and Gillem. AS
he asked for one more to come down, the
HERALD correspondent joined him and re-
turned to the Modocs. Outpost William and
three other Indians were there in full war
paint, and some of them stripped to their
waist, SO as to be free from all encumbrances
while fighting
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE Powwow.
We then agreed that Generals Candy and
Gillem were to meet Captain Jack at juniper
tree situated half way between the foot of
the bluffs and the Modoc outposts. Assistant
Surgeon Cabaness then went back to inform
General Candy of the arrangement, and
shortly after he had returned from his mission
Captain Jack arrived.
THE NOBLE CAPTAIN FEARS TREACHERY.
The latter at first objected to going to the
juniper tree; but, as DR.. Cabaness and the
HERALD correspondent offered to remain as
hostages for his safety, he finally agreed to the
proposition. Jack was accompanied by Scar
faced Charley, the curly-headed Doctor,
Curly Jack and two other Indians.
THE GENERAL COULD SEND ANYTHING TO THE
CAVE.
The talk did not amount to much, as Cap
tain Jack simply signifed his wish for peace
and to be left where he was or on Lost River.
He also informed General Candy that if he
had anything to give him he might send it
down to the lava beds. He made no answer
when General Candy asked him why he did
not come out when the wagons were sent to
meet him. As soon as the conference was
over
WARRANTED WARRIORS SHOWING THEIR LATEST
TROPHIES.
Dr. Cabaness and the HERALD correspond
ent left the outpost and returned to the top
of the bluffs. Two of the Indians had their
shot-pouches covered with scalps that were
taken in the last fight. The troops returned
to camp the same evening, arriving at about
midnight.
HENMNG THE REDS IN.
The Lost River camp was broken up yester-
day and the troops from there went into camp
on the east side of the Tule Lake, about three
miles from Captain jacks cave.
Major Green, of the First cavalry, arrived at
| Van Bremer's to-day and took command of the
troops from Doris and Van Bremer's, who
will 90 into camp on Tule Lake at the foot of
the bluffs in two or three days, as soon as the
road is passable
The Rev. Mr.. Thomas, the new Peace Com
missioner, will arrive at Van Bremers to-
morrow evening and join Mr.. Meacham.
! CONCESSIONS TO THE MoDocs.
It is now reported that the Indian Bureau
intend giving Captain Jack reservation on
Lost River. There is no doubt in my mind
that they will not be satisfied with anything
else. They will then have to place military
post on the reservation to protect the Indians
from the Oregonians.
Another Account via San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, March "a, 1873.
Captain Jack sent squaw to the Klamath In
dams inviting them TO join him. He says that al
soon as the grass grows he viii leave the lava beds
burn the ranches and kill the settlers The mes
sage to the klamath Indians causes fears OF trouble
with the Indians on the lower Klamath River, VIII,
| be,ono 70 unite formidable tribe.