The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-13
THE MoD0C WAR.
Captain Jack Wants Q Big Talk-The New
Commander.

Correspondence OF the San Francisco Chronicie.I
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD,(
LITTLE SHASTA, Jan. 81, 1873. J
General Gillem, with his Adjutant, Lieutenant
James Rockwell, and the Chronicle war corre-
spondent, rode over here yesterday and joined the
Prcseio and Angel Island troops, under command
Of Major @. u. ThrOckmortOn Whatever short
coming was observable In the first days march OF
this command was fully c0unterbalanced by the
tramp they took yesterday. They left point
known as Hearst's Mill yesterday morning at eight
O'Clock and reached this place at five, having
tramped the entire distance, twenty-five miles,
in nine hours. Major Throckmorton Is en-
titled to every credit for his energy and
II he hadn't permitted himself to be mised by
the teamsters and taken that horrible road at
Buckeye, whereby he lost an entire days march,
his trip would have been great success. AS 1t
is, he was complimented by General Gillem. and
very deservedly so, for twenty-five miles In one
day for troops unused to marching may be cOnsd-
cred c0mmendable. F0rty-eght miles further and
the trip Is over The troops have stood 1t well,
and are eager to make quick work OF Jack aud his
whole party, so that they may be able to return to
their sweethearts and Wives Of whom suspect,
number have been left behind.
CAPTAIN CAMPS MOUNTED INFANTRY.
Captain Il. M. Camp OF tho Twelfth infantry lin
recent despatch placed him IN che First cavalry,
arrived In command OF his cavalry troops to-day.
Camp has funny command. 1t Is composed Of
thirtytwo cavalry recruits. He, being an infantry
Offcer, is the subject Of numerous jokes from his
brother officers, all OF which he parties with In
finite tact and wit. He says, among other things
that he Is not "lemon leg nor q ''red-legged
footpad" but Is a plain infantry officer, who never
obliged to walk. The artillery and cavalry, which
now hnd themselves obliged to walk, appreciate
this.
ANOTHER EMIssARY FROM CAPTAIN JACK.
Everything Is quiet at the front We had rather
an important piece Of news last night, which por-
a fha trOn hla oil DIV
man named Carac0, a cattle herder for the D0ten
brothers, came In from Farchild's and stated that
from Captain Jacks camp and said that Jack
wanted to know II Doris and Fairchild would
Sons ana aaye another talk. with him before the
come hall way and bring five or SIX armed men,
and Fairchild might do the same. When Caraco
lett the place Fairchd and Doris had made up
their minds to consent to the interview, and were
to start on the mission next morning. There Is
considerable Indignation felt by the citizens here
who have grain and hay to sell that anything
should be attempted calculated to bring peace ex-
cept the absolute determination of the Indians.
hay their only rind OF bacon and their last grain
OF II they can only get three prices for 1t and
eS S' a% ha Il Fana and aon
s viii only fall trap dsssnsa ' Sy seaf y
faced Charley lor the taking Of their scalps.
In this there is some plauslbity About SIX
Captain JACK, got into his confidence learned the
road, &C., and then went into the recent fight and
fought as hard as anybody. This virtual breach OF
trust the Indians, OF course. knew all about and
there is probability that they may mean treach-
cry. in return for the bad faith which they have
good ground for believing was intended toward
them. All agree here that Fairchid and Doris are
foolish to take any risk yet II anything can be &C
conp1shed in the way Of settlement without fur
Their bloodshed it would be well II they could 60 In
and see the Indians.
Caraco says that the squaw who came out to
EQ a m NJ In.
dams killed and several wounded in the tight OF
the 18th. She says Jack himself was wounded. But
however, until Fairchild can be seen and his udg.
ment on their authenticity obtained. II he puts
faith in Jacks promises he will probably go in If
not, he will stay at home.
THE NEW COMMANDERS WAR RECORD
General Gilem has taken hold OF things as II he
meant business. He is quiet, cool, methodlcal
gentleman, and looks as brave as a tiger. The
General is an old West Pointer having graduated
in 1850. He first served in the Florida war; but in
the war of the rebellion became distinguished as
commander OF cavalry division in General
Thomas Army ofthe Cumberland. He was full Major
his name was sent to the Senate by Andrew John
son for commission as Brigadier General; but as
that body made It rule then to reject everything,
General Gillem was not confirmed When the re-
organization Of the army took place he was COM
missioned as Colonel OF the First cavalry. He is
regarded as one OF the very best officers In the
army. He seems to be actuated by keen sense of
justice in this Modoc business, and, while he
whip the Indians into submisslon-it is easy to
be seen that he does not share the bloodthirsty
sentiments OF those with whom he Is brought in
daily contact.
THE OFFICERS IN THE FIELD
The troops from Camp CASTOR are yet to arrive,
while the company from Oregon Is still many more
days distant The CASTOR troops, which consist OF
Company L. Twelfth infantry, are expected on the
Sd instant. The company Is under command OF
Lieutenant Tom Wright an officer well known in
the army. The officers attached 70 this command
are Major G. B. Throckmorton, Fourth artillery;
Captain Eben Thomas Fourth artillery; Lieu
tenant Greer, Fourth artillery Quartermaster and
Adjutant Of the battalion; Captain Charles b.
Egan, Twelfth infantry, and Captain +. M. Camp,
Twelfth infantry, commanding what he himself
calls O squad Of ''hOrse Marines"
The medical department is under charge OF
Assistant Surgeon Thomas McMilen, who looks as
II he could cut mans leg Off without taking even
a sniff OF chloroform himself.
The Fourth artillery officers and men are just
out from the East, where they have been in COM
Portable quarters ut Fort McHenry, Baltimore, for
several years. The rigOrs ofan unexpected Indian
campaign have come on them pretty hard, but
so far they have stood 1t like genuine soldiers.