Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-02
The lHOdOc War.


Green, left Eoyle's Camp at two o'clock this
morning and rode in hot haste to Clear Lake,
where Gen. Davis issued special orders for the
scouts Bogus Charley Steamboat Frank,
Shacknasty Jim and Hooker jim, who accom-
panied the expedition, to lead the way to
Jacks Willow Creek retreat. They led the
troops to IA point near Jack = retreat. within a
mile of the stronghold. Colonel Hasbrouck
passed up the north side of the creek with his
SQUADRON, and Capt Jackson's squadron went
over the creek along the south side: Colonel
Hasbrnuck having mile further to travel than
Cant. Jackson did not arrive at the stronghold
in time to accomplish the desired connection.
Jack was nevertheless surprised. At two
o'clock this afternoon Capt. Jacksons men
came across two pckets on bluff near the
creek and ran them through the Jumper into
Jack 5 retreat. The hcctng Modocs cried out
Run quick, quick; soldiers are coming. -
Can't. Jackson deplryed his skirniShers along
the face of the bluff Though expecting to re-
ceivc heavy fire, the men ran to the front
like deer, under the lead of their officers. Sud
denly the Modocs convcrsant with English cried
out "Surrcndcr, surrender; we no fight; we
want talk peace; we like peace talk Boston
Charley, the murderer of Rev. DR.. Thomas,
came in full view and was immediately covered
by dozen rifles Charley offered to surren-
der, and was allowed to come into camp. As
he feared the Warm Spring Indian scouts, ne
threw down his rifle aud extended his hand LII
token of friendship.
The profcrcd member was cordially graspcd
by the scouts Charley was then passed to the
rear under guard. Next he was taken to the
other Modoc caplives and by them interviewed:
He said several of Jacks best warriors wanted
to leave him and come to our camp, and vol
unteered to put up the job. His gun was re-
turned aud he was allowed to depart on bis
mission. Hardly had this arrangement been
effected when IL rifle in the hands of Steamboat
Frank was accidentally discharged. Several
Moducs who stood near with uplilted hands
decamped At this point the accident was ex-
planned to Charley and all suspicious of foul
play were banishcd, when another accident
caused Charley more annoyance. Captain Has
brouck's command reached the edge OF the
creek as Charley came over the bluff and of
course he was gathered in as prisoner the
second time. Boston Charley, as peace COM
missioner, two hours afterwards was sent after
the fleeing Modocs, but he failed to overtakc
them. Not shot, other than an accidental
one, was fired.
Had Hasbrouck formed the desired conuec-
ton ia time the entire band would have been
killed or captured, but it was impossible tor
his command 10 accomplish the task. HIS troops
did ali that could be done by any men. They
rode over the fragments Of lava mile further
than the distance ridden by Capt. jackson
command. The surprise resulted IN the sur
render of of Boston Charley, Princess Mary
sister of Capt Jack, Black Jlm's woman and
FIVE other female Modocs, ranging from to 80
years of age, and ponies and mules. The Mo-
docs actually slipped from the grasp of the
troops. There was no help for this result
Captain Jack retreat this time was inside
canon, through which runs Willow Greek. The
canon has precl pltous SIDES averaging forty
feet high. There are but few places where
the canon can be entered By troops within six
r,ies Of Jack $ last home. The Modocs cs-
capped by running down the canon So now tie
Modoc captives will try and weau moro OF Cap
tain Jack warriors from him. Many officers
predict speedy settlement Of the war. We
Sleep among the juniper tonight
LANGELLEs VALLEY, May 30-5 a. NAT
6 Q clock yesterday morning the troops lett Will
low Greek camp for sharp and decisive scout,
and met with admirable success. The Warm
Spriug Indians uailed the Mndocs across the
creek, and in a northcasterly direction, then
due north, and fuay to rocky cliff bounding
Langellcs Valley on the east. This scout from
the outset was the most exciting OF the cam
paign, the freshness OF the tracks aud apparent
proximity to the hodocs malntanlng continual
excitement.
The troops we're led over ridges and hills,
along canOnS and valleys and over small streams
of water. The route was travelled with dlth-
Guilty by the best trained horses, and miles upon
fo., cd
The scouts lost the TRAIL and we suffered a
detention of two hours The halt was broken
by sudden yell from the Warm Spring lu-
dams and cheers from the soldiers, and the
command of forward was given by Colonel
Green. Scouts we're called out TO cover the
trail Then came Troop K, of the First CaVa-
ry, Mai. Cresson COMMANDING, and Lieut. Bacon
in charge of skirmishcrs. Troop * belonged
to Capt, Jackson squadron.
Captain Hasbrouck' 5 squadron held another
equally important position, and was as usual on
time.
Along the crest of the bluff and down the
steep trail on its side charged the entire force
of two hundred and thirty men. Suddenly
four rifle shots were fired from the rocks and
four bullets whizzcd over the soldiers. a line
of skrmishers was dcploycd along the crest OF
the bluff, which started the Modocs. from their
lair.
About this time Scarfaced Charley and two
or three other Modocs rushed down the rocks
and cried out, eve surrender; don't shoot.
Five Modocs came out at once. Hostiiltles
ceased, and Dr. Cabaness, Of Yreka, contract
surgeon, vino has long been acquainted with
the Modocs went up among the rocks and made
peace negotiations All the indians, Including
Jack, agreed to come in. Cabaness slept with
them last night.
A few moments since Sear-Facrd Charley,
Old Schonchin and ten warriors surrendered.
Captain Jack and three others dccanpcd' du-
RUG the night
DISCUSSED. The Chatham Tribune is dis
gusted with the canvassiug now being carried
on by the friends Of various gentlemen for
places on the State ticket. 1t says:
The transformation of pigmies into great
men, these days, is process of common and
essy practice. Ii is becoming disgusting and
we are heartily sick of it. Men have beer
nominated as candidates for Governor-;he
highest office within the gift of the State-and |