The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-22
SHAVE-HEAD'S COUNCIL.
Ammunition in the Hands of
the Pitt Rivers.
FIGHT ON ANTELOPE CREEK.
Five MOdOcs Reported Killed and Ten
SquaWS Captured.
sHARPsHooTERs TO THE FRONT.

SAN Francisco, May 81, 1873.
A despatch received at Yreka states the
Modocs left the lava bed about two days
after the attack on Captain Jackson's
force. The last stronghold is abandoned.
Captain Jack is making his way towards the
Pitt River Indians. The Warm Spring In
dams and the troops under Perry and Has
brouck are pursuing them.
THE MoDocs ouARRELLMa.
It is reported that quarrel has broken out
among the savages, two-thirds declaring they
will fight no longer
THE EMPLOYMENT OF TROOPS
in the lava bed is quite useless at present A
courier was shot at close to Van Bremer's.
Batteries and X, Fourth artillery, remain in
camp at the lava bed.
FIGHT AT ANTELOPE CREEK,
Another despatch states the Modocs are
scattered in the country. A battle was fought
at Antelope Greek on Monday. Hasbrouck
overhauled the Modocs, and lively fight
ensued in the hills close to Fairchild's.
THE MoDocs WERE DRIVEN
southwark, on the Ticknor road, towards the
timbered buttes. Five Modocs are reported
killed in the battle and ten squaws and
papooses captured.
THE TROOPS IN PURSUIT.
The troops, on Tuesday, were hurrying to-
wards Van Bremer's, still in pursuit of the
Modocs The report makes no mention of
loss on the part of the soldiers.
AN INDIAN ALLIANCE EFFECTED
A later despatch received at Yreka this
afternoon states the Modocs are still going
towards the Pitt River country. Trails have
been discovered showing that the Modocs and
the Pitt River Indians have been in constant
communication. 1t is believed that the latter
are with Captain Jack now.
THE pIUTEs ARE OUT
Of their country also. Twenty-Five were seen
in Surprise Valley, but suddenly disappeared
THE PITT RIVERS SUPPLIED WITH ARMS.
1t is reported that large quantities of ammu-
milton have been sold to the Pitt River In
dams Several councils were held by them,
at which their attitude was threatening.
Old ''Shane Head" tells them they must fight
or go to the reservation.
Company of California arpshooters
Organized and Accepted by General
Schofeld.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 1873.
At the request of Governor Booth a number
of citizens of Yreka have conferred with Gen.
eral Schofeld with reference to the propriety
of raising company of sharpshooters
and scouts to fight the Modocs, and
for the purpose of protecting the
lives and property of the settlers in
the extreme northern portion of this State
General SchoHeld received the proposition To-
vorably. To-day Governor Booth received a
letter from the General informing him that
the services of company of volunteers to the
number of fifty would be accepted on the fol-
lowing terms:-The volunteers will find their
own arms and ammunition and the govern
ment will furnish rations. The company when
organized will report to General Davis at his
headquarters in the lava beds.
In accordance with this decision Adjutant
Burgess, Of Yreka, authorizing him to raise
such company. The company so raised will
be organized and accepted as part Of the
National Guard of the State Of California, and
its officers will be duly commissioned by the
Governor.
Despatch from General schoneld.
WASHINGTON, May 81, 1873.
The following despatch was received to-day
by General Sherman
SAN FRAScrsco, May 90, 1873.
General Davis reports fight with the In
dams on the 10th inst The Indians were
whipped and ran away. Mounted troops have
gone in pursuit Of them, and have not been
heard from since the 14th inst
J. NJ SCHOFIELD,
Major General Commanding.
GENERAL cAEBYs FUNERAL