The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-23
ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS.

SAN FRANCISCO, April u, 1873
courier arrived at Yreka tonight with the fol-
lowing news from the front TO April 49,
Colonel Perry, Lieutenant Miller and 10 men
left camp at sunrise this morning on scout south
eastward Nothing will be done in camp until
they return, unless the Modocs make an attack,
which is not probable. Part Of the command will
return tomorrow night and part will proceed to
the Willow Spring land route and determine
whether the Modocs have ned that way.
THE sAvAGEs ACTIVE AND oBsERvANT.
Indians were seen in close proximity to the
camp to-day. They came to the lake for water.
Three shots were heard in the southeast, evidently
fired by Indians killing cattle. This afternoon
Indians were seen out herdlng their horses, four
miles southeast OF this point and an equal distance
south Of their former position. 1t is said there
large caves and strong positions there, and they
viii make stand at that point.
THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN
are there having been removed before the mas
sacre There is a quantity Of ammunition there
and supply Of water.
Fortincations win be thrown up at points COM
manding the lake shore to guard the water line.
Eleven dead bodies and one live Modoc were found
in cave Of the lava beGs to-day, making sixteen
warriors slain. The bodies Of the dead were
burned. The number OF Indians wounded is I'M
known. Some Of the bodies were terribly mangled
by the shells.
OUR LOSSES IN THE FIGHT.
Six soldiers and one civilian were slain. Eleven
soldiers were wounded, two severely; four were
disabled by spraned ankles. 1t is reported that
two more OF the wounded in the lava beds are to
arrive tonight.
MIS-. Meacham was within three miles of the lava
beds on the 18th, when she was turned back. Mr..
Meacham is doing finely. Day after tomorrow he
will be taken to Ferris Ranch, by boat to
Lost River and thence by ambulance to the ranch.
As soon as the cavalry return the Modocs viii be
attacked if they remain where we think they now
are.
HORRIBLE TREATMENT OF YOUNG HovEy.
Captain Eagan is rapidly recovering. Young
Hovey will be buried at Yreka this evening He
was scalped and disembowelled and his head
mashed with nat rock.
Harmon, who fell within the Indian lines, was
scalped.
EXCITEMENT IN THE M0DoC COUNTRY.
The country in this section is in terrible excite
ment. All business is suspended in great meas
ure. They are hourly expecting to hear OF the
massacre Of defenceless citizens living in the val
leys. If the Indians will make stand together in
one place we shall soon have the last one but If
they scatter into small bands it will be next to i'm
possible to get at them.
sKIRMIsHING GOING ON.
Firing has commenced at the head OF Long Cave,
where the troops were attacked by the Indians
coming down to the water. An escort coming in
TO meet the pack train has also been attacked and
the men ordered to fall in.
About mile from camp the firing is heavy and
ther particulars be obtained before the courier
leaves.
Alarm ON Bogus and Willow Creeks
The Klamath Indians In Their War
Paint.
YREKA, April a. 1873.
James Glenn arrived at eight O'Clock P. M. from
the front. He brings dispatches from General
Cilem. He left headquarters at half-past ten
O'Clock yesterday, and reports having been shot at
twice, when four miles this side Of the camp by
Indians, but was untouched.
Mr.. w. A. Hovey is on his way in with the re-
mains OF his son. The company OF volunteers who
started out from Yreka the day before yesterday
Will return tonight.
The settlers on Bogus and Willow creeks are
much excited, and are all preparing to move into
town. 1t is reported that three Indians were seen
in the neighborhood OF Bogus Creek few days
since, and Others were seen down near Pcark's.
THE KLAMATH RIVER INDIANS
supposed the Modocs we're at Crystal Creek, in
Scott's Valley. The Klamath River Indians were
painted and having war Dances They numbered
fifteen or twenty warriors and are well armed.
whether there be any danger or not the people are
arming. One family had left the neighborhood
where the Klamath River Indians were congre-
gated.
!. Colonel Nepdenhalrs command has been ordered