The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-04-24
THE MoD0C MASSACRE.


an exhibitionof the true Indian nature vnicl
demonstrates the futility Of extending tneo'ive
b,.ncb to d band Of savage outlaws without
Ard oiyino' them lesson, not liable to be tor
gotten. as to the military power Of the Govern
meut. After dilly .dallying with an inslgnincan'
souad Of hostile Modocs, for about four montns
in vain endeayors to induce them to leave tneif
Businesses in the lava beds and 90 upon res
eryatiou at an interview, sought BY the sava-
pes themselves, the accredited Peace Comn's'
sioners, ON the part of the Government, are
capped into q secluded spot and treacherous'y
murdered by the red devils with whom they
were endeavoring to negotiate peace anu
full settlement Of all grievances,
From full accounts of the horrible butcnery'
as published in the California papers, we learn
that on April 10th five Modoc warriors ana
tour souaws came into General Canby's camp
and, after receiving presents Of clothing aud
provisions, again returned to the lava bed with
a message from the Commissioners requesting
a talk with Captain Jack on the next morning
ut point about mile from the picket line.
On the next moraing Boston Charley came IN
to camp and informed the Commission that
Captain Jack aud five other Indians would
meet them at the point indicated, whereupon
General Candy, DIR. Thomas, A. Is. Meacham
and Mr. Dyar, with Frank Riddle aud bis
squaw for interpreters. started for the place
of meeting, aud the whole proceedings were
closely watched by Lieutenant Adams. from
the signal station On bill overlooking
the military camp and surrounding country.
When the parties met-abouf one O'Clock 10
the affernson-Meacham made short speech,
followed by General Candy and Dr. Thomas.
after which Captain Jack spoke. asking for
on grounds owned by Fairchild
md Doris. Meacham said it was impossible
or the Commission to give them the reserva-
ion they asked. whereupon Schonchin tdd
sieacham to say no more. and while Schonchin
vas speaking. Captain Jack got up. walked
behind the others. aud turning around cried
,us. All ready" and drawing pistol snapped
cap at General Candy. Before any OF the
Commissioners could recover from their sur.
,rise, Jack again cooked his pistol and shot
ieneral Candy under the leit eye. killing him
Instantly Schonchin fired at Meacham wound.
ng him three times ia the shoulder and head.
Session Charley and another Indian shot and
killed Or. Thomas. Hooka jim fired at Dyar
cveral times and chased him some distance.
,ut Dyar ou.run the scoundrcl aud escaped
without being wounded. Riddle and his squaw.
Who witnessed the whole affair. also escaped.
In order to draw the attention of the troops
way from the conference. an attack was made
IN Colonel Mason's camp. on Hospital Rock
n another direciion.-by a small party Of the
lodocs, who. during the eight. wounded Lieut..
sherwood. but th. Indians were repulsed, and
he troops moved forward over the lava bed
0 point mile beyond the scene Of the mas
acre; but the assassins had escaped into their
ocky retreat. When the troops reached the |
lace where the conference was held. a horri- |
IL scene was presented The dead body Of
Rev. Dr. Thomas, one Of the Commissioners, |
'as found stripped Of everything but pants.
nd short distance of lay the dead body of
'eneral Candy, stripped naked. Meacham
'as able to speak when found. but it 10 thought
hat be is not wounded MORALLY. One bullet
ntered his forehead aud ranged downward,
utting off one eyebrow and the bridge Of his
ose. and there were several other wounds on
ifierent parts Of his body. lie also received
long incsed scalp wound. inflicted BY one of
be Indians who attempted to scalp him.
The bodies were removed and taken to
reka. where they were received By q large
recession OF citizens, who were extremely
liter in their dennnciations Of the policy pur.
led by Secretary Delano, chat had led TO such
treacherous massacre by the Modocs, who
'ere emboldened by the weak and vacilatinc
purse OF the Government Public indignation
excited to high pitch, throughout the entire
'untry, over this unparalleled act Of treachery
nd murder on the part of this handful Of the
atoms wards, and the total determination Of
'e numbering gang ia demanded; but it il
oubtful whether the perpetrators will be found
J it is believed that Captain Jack and his fol.
wers will make their escape from the lava
de. If they have not already done 90, and
ek refuge in other sections.
General Sherman has autographed to General
:hoield that the President orders that the at.
ck on the Nodocs be made 80 strong and
'rsistent that their fate may be commemorate
I'm their criana " and odd that ooh.>c Ia ...ul