New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-19

tirely cuts Oft the Modocs from the water. After
this movement was effected occasional firing
heard at different parts Of the line. 1t decided
not 10 push our men on the Indian stronghold, as
we might lose many men without killing an Indian,
whereas if we could keep them from the water they
would have to leave their position. We could not
find them In a stronger one.
Our losses in the two days fight have been killed
and 10 wounded. The only officer yet wounded is
Lieut. Egan-s flesh wound in the left leg-and he is
doing well. Five Indians are reported killed. OF
these we have soma scalps. None of our killed or
wounded have yet fallen into the hands of the In
dams. 1t is evident if can hold their posi-
ton on the lake shore the ModOes will have to
render There is at present heavy fire of musketry
near the lake Shore and the Indians are evidently
fighting for the water Every one who has seen our
troops in action spoke of them in the highest terms.
THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE LAVA BEDS.
wednesday, FIGHT - THE hoDOCs CLOSELY
PRESSED.
YREKA, April 17.-Mr. Costello, special
courier arrived a noon having left Headquarters Lava
Beds at oclock night with the following of
yesterdays work:
Early Wednesday morning the Modocs had a big fire
in their camp. Maj. Thomas dropped shell directly
into it, provoking frantic warwhoop, and causing the
sudden extin gushing OF the fire. Another shell dropped
the locality, and was followed by yens OF pain
and dsmay The Modocs then appeared and challenged
the soldiers 10 out and fight. Another she'll
the answer, and they were driven back At a. M,
after another fight the Modocs gave up
the attempt 10 break through our lines,
and retired. Scattering ehots were fired
at the men who attempted TO advance on them. At
O'Clock Col Gilen's command moved forward from the
position gained Tuesday and occupied the ledge
next to Jacks camp. Col Mason moved the right for
fo., pxpith Gan
Gilens left cutting of the Modocs from the lake. their
only source OF water supply The junction effected
at noon. At p. m. the mortars throwing shells
within excellent range.
Col Greene fell back behind the ledge. awaiting the
Modocs, should the shells drive them out After the
firing the Modocs replied with yels which were fire.
quent. On the fifth shell there came raking fire.
small party OF men sprsng out OF the chasm and came
into the amid shower OF bullets. The falling back
was caused by the MOdocs thanking aud opening cross
fire. Col. Miller attempting to form junction with the
Warm Spring Indians missed them as he swung down
into the great chasm with 10 men, whereupon Miller for
tified himself.
The Modocs fought for their lives until the mortars
opened and withstood the fire until p. m, when the
shells began falling in their midst and they broke cover
dashng the ledge losing two men Killed and one
wounded The line reformed and held around the
Moioes Col Mason signaled that the Modocs were on
his flank, irving TO get out
At 1:45 u. COL M8kOns men were advancing
Indians were the bluff There heavy firing
at o'clock on Col Mason's line. strong effort
made TO unite Mason's left and Green's right At
O'Clock Col. Green's whole line moving. Col Mason
t s45 sgnaed that the Modocs leaving the Lava
Beds and the cavalry were ordered TO pursue.
At 1880 all quiet Half an hour later there was
heavy firing the Modocs' stronghold. At 1880 the
Warm Spring Indians report three Modoc scslps
making four to-day.
Ats D. M. the terrible fire had ceased There will be
more severe fighting before the works carried. II
almost impossible TO Indian.
MeManus has been recovered uninured he having hid
among the rocks when his mule was shot
Costello says the blaze from musketry firing along the
lake shore, the time of his departure last night,
was continuous. He believes the Modocs made strong
effort escape by the lake. TO get water, and
implicitly routed, from the appearance OF the firing
and time Of its continuance.
He the IIans certainly disheartened for he
watched them with glass at long range at different
times during the days ngnt, ana they Were running
seemingly bewldered by the advance Of our forces
CAPT. JACKS FLAG CAPTURRD-DEATH OF scARFACED
CHARLEY.
LAVA BEDS, April 17-9 p. m.-My dispatch of
this morning, stating the supposed death Of Eugene
Hoyey, between this camp and Col Green's line has
proved to be only too true As Sam. Watson.
who was in company with Mr.. Hoyey returned TO our
camp on the west OF Tule Lake, dispatch
sent by the signal officer TO Col Green stating this fact
Soon after dispatch received from Col. Green to
Major Trmbe, ordering him post his IN the most
advantageous position.
This was immediately done, and arms issued to
the citizens and also to 20 Warm Spring Indians who
have arrived here since Donald Mckay joined Col Ma
sons command the Iath After the Major had posted
the command your correspondent took position about
$50 yards ia advance OF the picket line, In ledge Of
rocks and waited for the approach Of the Modocs or
orders from Major Trimble. After remaining in the
rocks an hour and half orderly from the flag sta
ton visited the different posts and told the cavalry
we're coming In on foot and not TO mistake them for In
dams.
In about hour thereafter Gen Gilem and his aid
Lieut. Joseph Rockwell came in sight, and returned
with them to camp. Soon after Troops and APP
peared In sight, bearing with them the medicine nag
since his entry into Lava Bed and the scalp Of Scar
faced Charley who was found wounded in the cave, as
was also a sqnaw who was captured and turned over
TO Warm Spring Indians. Our side has now five scalps
:" The Indans have only the scslp OF the boy Hoyey
killed this morning. From officers VINO came IN with
the cavalry learn that the have been driven
The Modocs guerillas. During the afternoon
we could smoke from the south Of the Lava Bed in
Willow springs on old emisrsnt road or for the
country between Clear and Goose Lakes The cavalry
will sta RI for country OF old emrant road
from oregon time this evening. will accompany
The three days fight results in q total loss OF 10
wounded and killed. in both wings OF force The
troops In excellent spirits and anxious TO pursue the
Nodes Part Of them occupy the Lava Beds now and
viii prevent any ModOcs from returning Everything is
working admirably ana we hope 70 ehTnss sns death
not be awarded the officers and men.
THE PEACE COMMISSION DISCONTINUED.
WASHINGTON April lS.-Telegram received to-day
from Commissioner Dyer was answered as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. OFFICE OF IsDIAS(
AFFAIRs, WASHINGTON d. C., April Is
To /. e. DYER, United states Indian Agent Camp Lara