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New-York tribune., 1873-04-14
CAPT. JACKS TREACHERY.

sIFTs 10 THE DyDLSS-BOGUs CHARLEYs RUsE-A
FATAL CONFERKNcE-"AILR READYw-CAPT. JACK
SHOOTS GEN. CANBY-DR. THOMAS KILLED AND
Mr. MEACHAM WOUNDED - ESCAPE OF THE
orHKRs-ADvANCR OF THE TROOPS.
LAVA BED CAMP, April u, via YREKA. Apr1l a.
Five Indians and four squaws came into camp yes
terday afternoon and received presents of clothing
and provisions from the Peace Commissioners, who
sent out message asking for talk this morning, at
point about mile from our picket line. Later In
the evening Bogus Charley came in and told the
vicket TO take his gun, as he did not intend TO &C
back auy more. The picket brought him in and
sook him to the tent of Gen. Candy, where Char
lev left his gun and remained at the tent Of Frank
Riddle during the night This morning Boston
Charley came in and reported that Capt. Jack and
Ave other Indians would meet the Commission out
Ede the lines Boston Charley and Bogus Charley
then mounted a horse and started for the lava bed
About an hour after their departure, Gen. Candy,
Mr. Dyer, Dr. Thomas and Mr Meacham, with Frank
Riddle and his squaw for interpreters, started for
the place appointed closely watched by the signal
officer, Lieut.. Adams. from the station on the hill
overlooking the camp. Upon reaching the place of
meeting, Mr.. Meacham made a short speech to the
Indians. followed by Gen. Candy and DR.. Thomas.
Then Capt. Jack made a speech, asking for Hot
Creek and Cottonwood the places now occupied by
Fairehild and Doris, fora reservation. Mr Meacham
told Jack that il not possible give him what he
asked Sch0nchin told Mr. Meacham to say no more.
and while Schonchin was still speaking Capt. Jack
walked behind the others, exclaimed, "Au
ready and then drew his pistol and snapped cap
at Gen. Candy. BE cooked his pistol again and
fred. Cen Candy fell dead. shot under the eye.
Sehonchin then shot Mr. Meacham in the shoulder
and head. but he is still alive, though not
expected 10 survive. Boston Charley and another
Indian shot and killed DR.. Thomas. Hooker jim
chased Mr. Dyer some distance. but Dyer turned
upon him pistol in hand, Jim and Dyer reached
the camp Riddle was also shot at, but he and bis
squaw both escaped.
The alarm was promptly given, and the troops
were under arms in a moment, and moved forward
at the double quick under command of Col. Green.
They are now about a mile in the lava beds, lying
on their arms, and viii probably advance tonight
under cover Of the darkness. There are here about
600 soldiers who can be brought INTO active service
and It is believed they viii soon end the Modoc
war
New-York tribune., 1873-04-14
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for deciding claims on the War Department and ~ ths
boa I'd to prepare plans for building for the ssn@
Department. Gen. Candy was more recently paced ih
command OF the Department OF Colunblh' anu Na-'
during ths last six months actively ene5gea IN DrnE
ing the Modocs accept the terms 0neEed tne Oy n'
Government. -.
Gen. Candy was a remarkable instance or an oncer o'
high rank and universal popularity without enemles IN
his profession II very rare that y0n cOu 10 besr
criticism OF him among his brother officers ne hah
little ambition beyond his duty always satShe'',
assigned: and during his career engaged 10 any
OF those squables or intFgues for preierneDt wch u
form the record OF manv able soldiers He had nheu-
OF inspiring the most perfect trust ana con
ddelce among those WHO served under hi coIunand.
His subOrdinates considered him iufalible. aud his
feelnQ had much do with the perfect discipline whcb
he alwaya apparently without effort exercised Wher-
ever he went De the IDEAL OF the thoughtful aud
studious soldier-a rather OF the type OF MitEe
His love for order and regularity OF his distn.
gushing traits. lie martinez OF the best
school because he appreciated the fact mat only
bv the stricfest attention 70 details co1ld
general results ne achieved. To bores or mltrthebs
he was terrible IN his sternness ana dignity 10 pope
Who sought him on official business he was courteous,
but never cordial To his friends. 70 those who no
gained the right his intimacy, he was unaheetesly
genial and OpeIheared. III rctcence ana IesfIts "
vented him from gaining that sympathetic populArlly
which fell 10 many lesser Yet ne had Irlends
enough 10 keep his memory green ana tey ~noN sss
the service owned truer or anler soldier ana tla o
country contained no sincerely patriotic ciuzen
The death OF Cen Candy reduces the list OF brsuer
Generals the army register nom 10 the bunV o.
established act Oi Congress- anu Aeb1e tN'4N
is nlled.
New-York tribune., 1873-04-14
LATEST FROM THE LAVA BEDS.

no IMPORTANT cHANGEs-ACcoCNT OF ruE ATTACK
on COL MASON.
SAN Francisco, April 13.-The following dispatch
has been received here:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE MODoC EXPEDITION LAVA
BED, soUrHsIDE TULE LAKE April l2-rhere has been
no important change. Meacham may recover. Dut ma
finger will have be amputated. The camp vas aroused
last night by firing along the picket ne whc caused
false alarm Col Green losing ms NE by ne
accidental discharge OF pistol in the hands Of another
officer The bullet cut the front Of his away ors
inc his forehead slightly. Bullets can't Kill Lim.
The attack on Col Mason. Yesterday, was rue result or
treachery Lieut. sherwood, the officer OF ne aiy, .tt
white 1ag outside the picket line ald went o see 49,
was wanted, Lieut.. Boyle accompanying nm. Iny
found an Indian hoy who wanted them % ceDe mp ~ l
rocks where he was, but they would not. rtiuh'ol ~
Frank arose the rocks and caled them 70 COME Du"
they refused when the Indians opened ire on thein
In the second vOcy Lieut.. Sherwood fe snot tuol<h
the thigh the bullet breaking bone close to me me- i'
also received shot in the arm, seFerlng an artery
The troops turned out under Col Mason, Capt E4gcr
leading the skrinIsh line. 80 RAPID were tlrii NOV
ments they rescued officers 500 ards outside OF le
picket line. Boyle Il uuhurt. but Sherwood r. u'h-
ously wounded. n plot - capture th' cohhAA-
ing officers both posts Well az the COnlnlSso sonct
Orders 10 move expected az any mlpUtc. lLt pt
70 capture fhc commanding officers ~ evident lhe h'
docs for Gilem who could not 90 aud Tor 'o
Mason who could atto1u, aud tAus tge AFes N'i"
spared
New-York tribune., 1873-04-14
THE NEWS IN WASHINGTON.

THE GENERAL FEELING AGAINST THE QUAKER POL
rcY-rHK MoDocs MUST BE ExTERSINATED-So
OFFICIAL REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE INTERIOR
DKPARTAIENT-wHY THE PEACE COMMISSION
WAS APPoINTED-REAsoNs FOR GIVING GEN.
CANDY CHARGE OF THE NEGOrIATIOSs-GEN
CowAS's VIEWS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WAsHrSGroN, April 13.-The news of the tresch-
erous murder of Gen. Candy by Capt Jack horTifed
the people of Washington, to-day. and cast cloud
of gloom especially the officers of the army sta
toned here and the gallant officers numerous per-
sonal friends. II is the hardest blow the Indian
peace policy has ever received, and its friends are
very apprehensive that in the revulsioD of feeling
that will now take place in the East. and the in
creased clamor for determination that viii
come up from the border. will make 1t diff
cult 10 maintain the policy that the President has
been attempting for about four years to Introduce
The general sentiment in Washington to-day is that
Capt. Jacks band must be exterminatea, and the
pursuit of the Modocs prisoners should be taken
and no quarter given has been received with ex-
pressons of satisfaction
Gen COwan, who has, during the past
two wears made careful study of Indian Affairs,
had not this afternoon received any information in
regard 70 the treachery OF the Modocs except what
he had seen in the morning newspapers. He said
that after the fight early last Winter 10 which the
United states troops were defeated, the Govern
ment, at the instance of prominent men from Oregon
wko were tAsn " Washington. made the hrst ap-
New-York tribune., 1873-04-14

proaches 10 the Indians for the purpose OF setting
the Modoc difficulties in peaceable way ms
course was also advised by all Of the leading Army
officers who had participated IN the battle OF
who were familiar with the merits Oh the eontro-
versv Several of the officers wrote private letters
to friends here, expressing the hope that harsh
reasnres would not be resorted to. One Of them,
Cant. Mason, in letter which was shown to Secre-
tarv Delano. expressed the opinion that the whole
tronbe had arisen out Of the bad management of the
Indian Agent. who had undertaken 10 carry out the
order of the Department, given in accordance with
his own suggestion, in offensive manner. Inc
members of the Peace Commission were selected by
the citizens of Oregon who were then here and were
men in whom the people of that State had confidence
Gen Cowan says that he had nothing to do with
the matter until about four weeks ago when secre-
tarv Delano went 10 New-York. At that time con-
siderable dissatisfaction had been expressed with
the Peace Commission. and Gen. Cowan asked
Secretary Delano to write letter TO Gen. Sherman,
asking that Gen. Candy be ordered to take charge
of the entire negotiations Gen Candy had the con-
fidence. as well of the War and Indian Departments
as of Cen Sherman and of the President. Secretary
Delanos letter was at once taken to Gen. Sherman,
and he. accordingly, telegraphed to Gen. Candy.
Gen Cowan saws that il is almost impossible to de-
eide inst how far to 20 in negotiations with the In
dians This is not the first time that treacherous
attempts have been made to murder Peace Commits
soners. Santanta and Big Tree, the Apaches, whom
President Grant and Secretary Delano recently
petitioned the Governor Of Texas TO pardon,
attempted similar treachery upon Gen. Sherman
two years ago. but the latter was two well prepared
for them. Gen. Cowan expressed great sorrow at
tie death of Gen. Candy, whom he considers one OF
the best if not the very best officer in the service
He doubted if any other had 80 much the confidence
Of the highest civil and military officers. Capt Jacks
band contains only 81 all told, and they are as
much civilized as any Indians are. They dress IKE
white men, and many of them speak English huently
Gen. COwan thinks that no course is now left but
war of determination against the Indians though he
thinks that the troops viii have considerable trouble
10 whip them.
New-York tribune., 1873-04-14
A MODOC MASSACRE.
GEN CANDY AND DR.. THOMAS KILLED.


FRUITS OF THE PEACE POLICY"
e,Pr. JACKS vIIIAnSY-THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS
ATTACKED AT CONFERENCE MR.. MEACHAa
DANGEROUSLY woUEpED-EscAPz OF Mr.. DSKR.
IND or RIDDLE AND ms sQUAw-DEATH TO TILE
KODOCS
Brevet MaiOr-Gen. z. R. S. Candy and the
Rev. E. Thomas, D. D., of the Peace Commits
sion to the Oregon MOdocs, have been wan
sonly murdered by the Indians while holding
A conference. A. B. Meacham, formerly Super
intendent of Indian Affairs for Oregon, and
member of the Commission, was also seriously,
and. it is feared, fatally wounded. The attack
was undoubtedly planned with great dehoera-
ten. Several previous attempts mad oeen
made to get prominent members of the Peace
Commission into the tolls of the Modocs, but
in vain. This news, which we print with full
details herewith, causes a profound sensation
throughout the country. The frontier is exas-
perated to the most fiery indignation. A cam
paign of determination against the hOdocs is
70 be prosecuted forthwith.
New-York tribune., 1873-04-14
EXCITEMENT IN CALIFORNIA AND c

EXCITEMENT N CALIFORNIA AND OREGON
IN SAN FRANCIsCo-rHE d" DALLYING' POLICY DE-
NOUNCED.
SAN Francisco, April l2-The news of the mas
sacre of the Modoc Peace Commissioners creates
much excitement here. The policy of daIying with
the treacherous savages is strongly denounced by all
classes Of people. The folly of such q was
demonstrated in Arizona before in the Brooks cam
paign.
IN JACKSONVILLE SECRETARY DELANo HUNG N
EFFIGY.
SAN Francisco, April 12.-The news of the murder
of Cen Candy and DR.. Thomas caused great excite
ment in Jacksonville tonight The people were
loud in their denunciatiOn Of Secretary Deano and
say they viii hold him responsible. He was hung in
efigy there tonight.
IN YREKA-GREAT INDIGNATION PREVAILING.
YREKA Cal, April 12.-The news of the horrible
massacre of Gen. Candy and Commissioner Thomas
has caused a gloom over the entire community, and
great excitement An intense feeling exists that the
Modocs should now receive the punishment they
richly deserve and that not should be left for
this terrible massacre By many persons it Is be-
leved that the Modocs are utterly desperate, will
fight till their last man falls and will not leave the
caves in the lava beds BY others IL Is believed that
they have already made their and Will begin
relentless war upon al the weak parties of whites
they encounter.
New-York tribune., 1873-04-14
NEW-YORK, MONDAY, APRIL Ii, 1873

that gang Of horse thieves would be preferable to
Quakers in dealing with the Indians From every
source comes praise of Gen. Candy. No officer ever
on duty in Washington was so popular as he during
the war lie was long in command here, and was
of the most trusted advisers of Stanton and Lin
coin.
New-York tribune., 1873-04-14

VIEWS OF FRIENDS OF THE QUAKER POLICY.
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THINKS GIN. CAHBY
RESPONSIBILITIES MATTER NOW OUT OF HB
DEPARTMENTAL QUIET MEETING OF FRIENDS OF
TIE PRESIDENTS POLICY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-24

when this took place. and seeing no lead
through the pack the direction ofsCape York they
very reluctantly gave up tho search UP to this time
they had not seen the least sign OF the Poars, and
though they might have been at Cape York, and the
Little Juniata only is miles northwest OF Cape York.
they would have been unable 20 communicate 10 them
that relief coming. owing to the solid packlce, which
separated the boat from that haven Even the Litte
Juniata had reached Cape York. she could not without
running considerable risk, increase their NUMBER oy
taking board any OF the Poiaris party which they
might have found there rs ice was rapidly MAKING
and they short OF fuel they could not run any
risk Of being frozen in II the boat had been gher
one and had been prepared with runners on the bottom
they might have hauled her upon the Ice ana sieuoeu
her over the pack 10 Cape York. but this was out OF inc
question They headed the boat southeast ana having
gone up on the inshore track concluded 10 return Dy
the off shore or md-channel track, hoping they lgn
chance 10 sec somehingof the Polars or her SURVIVORS
The weather continued to clear gradually and on Sunday
the 10Th inst the day quite pleasant ana LOT the nS
time during their trip they enabled 10 get HI opser
yation The atmosphere so clear that they ghoeu
the Devils Thumb at distance Of 60 miles, WINE econo
MIXING ON their fuel they did 1t so closely that the
engine stopped two or three times Tor want Oh stea
On the 18th inst they reGntered tho harDor OF Iessu
SAX meeting three miles outside the harDor the Ohteu
States steamer Tigress, bound north' our party
boarded her and offered their services and the use OF the
Little Juniata to the expedition, which services were
declined by Commander Greer
The Little Juniata left Tessuisak few hours afer
ward have on board coo pounds OF coal when capt
DE Long left there when bound to the norhward ana
lso acme seal blubber which Jansen kindly gave them 70
use in case they ran out of coal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-24
THE FIRE RECORD.

The house, barn and outbuildings of X. n.
Bachelor, at Boscawen NJ H., were totally destroyed
by fre Monday night, with most Of their contents
The loss is about s., eco; insurance, $1,000.
The paper-mill of G. F. Hollingsworth, at
East walpoe Mass which had Just received extensive
repairs was burned Monday afternoon, with It's ma
chine-room and stockhouse. The loss about $4,000
insurance, S34S00.
A dwelling house, owned and occupied by
Mrs Ira whicher and Mrs. Weeks and barn adjoining
belonging to ID. Dockham. burned Monday night.
IN Tlton H. The total loss Is g. OO0 fully insured In
the Home and 1Etna Companies.
Rienzi Parker's cotton warp mill at Vernon,
Conn., was destroyed by fire yesterday morning together
with the machinery The fire caught In the picker
Loss $4,000 portion Of the factory occupied by
he needle mandatory OF DIR. A. K Goodrich, whose
loss Is S2.5OO; INSURANCE, $1,000
The cotton and woolen-mill of Messrs. Kelley
Maokin corner of and Haverfordroad.
destroyed By fire yesterday morning.
The fire commenced the drying-room. The proprie-
tors were absent In Baltimore at the time OF the fire.
The amount OF loss and Insurance Is not known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-24

M regular pressure OF searn and pronounce II nearly
equal to other btuminous COAL though requiring, by
weight about one fourth more to produce the
chanical effect.
think for steam vessels In this section II would be
far more for them TO depend the mines OF
Greenland for fuel than to have transported from tho
limited States at great expense and stored here in
Greenland and affected inurously by being subjected
TO The weather. A small force Of could mine
enough In a few days replenish their supply, and
during the Summer season. which Is the hunters hol
day. Esquimaux labor can be procured at reasonable
rates.
While at the mines during the leisure moments OF
the officers, they devoted themselves to prospect
ing the surrounding country. aud found several
other veins Of COAL proving that the island is rich in
that mineral. They also brought back few specimens
Of which Is pronounced excellent and which
they think from Appearances, exists in quantity.
While at the mine tho party were the best Of health,
and were 10th leave their work incomplete. The sur
plus coal about threequarters Of tom brought back
was removed from the launch bagged and will be taken
homo to be experimental upon carefully to ascer
tain fully merits The Little Junata Is again
in her CRADLE having finished work in Greenland,
and escaped all injury, except few scratches and
little splntering done by the ice.
CAPT. HALLS PAPERS
Capt. Hall gave Inspector Smith sealed papers
to retain. and deliver to proper parties, In
anything should happen prevent his return, which
papers Capt Hall said contained information in refer
ence to Sir John Frankn's expedition that would
astonsh the world and that as long Lady Franklin
lived should be published, but now her do
cease all OF the facts relating to that expedition Will
probably be made public. What these papers contain
none OF us know.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-24
FOREIGN NOTES.

The Brazilian Cable Expedition has reached
Madeira the shore end OF the line connecting that
island with Portugal successfully Laid on Monday
last.
The remains of Mr.. Donald Dalrymple, late
member Of the British Parliament for Bath, nave been
taken 10 Norwich for ntermen 1t Is said that he never
recovered the fatigue occasoned by his journey 10
America.
A dispatch from Gibraltar says terrific
explosion occurred on the steamer Broomhaugh when
abe was 100 miles from that place. Four persons vera
instantly killed. and many scalded 1t Is expected
that several Of the injured will die.
The Canadian Government has received adj
vices by cable to the effect that Mr. Tey Finance Min
iser has successfully placed on the London market
ner cent loan of for the IntercOOna Railway
The bids amounted TO s4OOO0OO and the average pre-
cent interest to begin from the lst Oh Oc-
tOber. 49,. A.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-24
TILE sCUOOL-BOOK FRAUD.

To he Editor or The Trtoune
SIR thank you for your manly attack
upon the great sehoobook fraud The dumb cry OF the
swndled millions has at last found public expression
The whole aim OF certain book makers and publishers
seemed to be for the last 10 20 years to aduterats
and multiply useless schoolbooks, simply to enable
them to make more money at the expense OF uer
neighbors Books that reailed at from 81 W "a
each could be sold at from 40 and pay tho
publishers a decent Christian profit TINS alone woad
save many millions OF dollars TO the people; add TO IL "A
many more saved by doing away with the uSenS'
ehanges and the worthless aduiteratons OF SIX or more
when two In most cases would DE suincIen.. s
wond reture the profits OF the book makers and pus
fishers that they could hardly afford 10 seoI our
horde OF harpies To bride nearly all SchOoi suPer.a
tendents committees and directors and large nnmocr
OF the teachers IN our country.
Amherst g.. H., Va, sept. TO- 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-24

Finally on the 14th of August we rounded Cape
Oblsen and brought Ltteton Island in view. stand
inc out dimly againt the cold, dark northern sky
never more wintry in appearance than on this day,
steaming slowly up toward Cape Hatherton. AT .
o,clook the engines were stopped while the ship
Was nut in the north side of ittleton Island a
hoot ,vas lowered and Lieut., Com H. c. White was
sent with picked crew to spy out the land" and
Iesrr n nossible whether the POlars had been seen
or heard from. As that little boat pulled in toward
the main land, every head was above the ran OF the
ship, every glass was brought into requSltion, Tor
we felt that her return might bring news which
would reward the efforts of all, Immediately there
was a sound as Of cheering and the excitement
became intense how much so, none can tel except
those who were of the ships company ana hearu
those sounds from the shore Gun III "en' 'no 'Va'
,,o., dod gino bebied An iceberg now altering her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-24
THE REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT IN sANTO
DOMINGO,

IT'S ALARMING PROPoRrIoNs-Two TOWNS CAP
TURED BY THE LUTIoNIsTs-DEFECrIoN OF
ONE OF THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS UNDER BAEz.
PoRro PLATA, Sept. s-The revolution
against the Government of President Baez has assumed
alarming proportions and there is every prospect OF its
speedy success The OF Monte Christie and Quay
abn are possession OF the revolutionss who are also
in close proximity to Porto Plata. Great confusion
exists here and in that town, and nu-
merous families are preparing for flight Mar
tal law has been proclaimed aud an attack
from the revolutonists is momentarly expected This
sudden change favor of the revouonists was caused
by Gen. Garcia OF the Baez party espousing the
revolutionary cause with COO men, The war cry or
revolutionists is Down with the samana Convention
and Baez" There ia every reason TO believe that the
rising will not niure business tho revolutionary party
promises to abstain from prosecuting any one and says
that ITS only object the removal from power
OF President Baez.