The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-02
THE MODOC SCOUTS on THE TRAIL.
HaSbrOuck's Command Too Late to
Hem the Indians In.
CAPTURE OF BOSTON CHARLEY.
The Murderer Of DR.. Thomas Made a
Peace Commissioner
THE LAST RETREAT OF CAPTAIN JACK.
CAMP ON THE BANKS OF WILLOW CREEK,


81 MILES NORTH OF BoyLE's CAMP.
TuLE LAKE PENINSULA, May 20, I p. ny
The cavalry and artillery commands and the
Warm Spring Indians under Colonel Green, left
Boyle's Camp at two O'Clock this morning and rode
hot haste TO Clear Lake, where General Davis is
sued special orders for the scouts Bogus Charley,
Steamboat Frank, Shack Nasty Jim and Hooker
Jim, who accompanied the expedition. to lead the
way to
JACKS WILLOW CREEK RETREAT.
They led the troops to point Jacks retreat,
brouck passed up the north side OF the creek with
his squadron, and Captain Jackson's squadron
went over the creek, along the south side. Cap
tain Hasbrouck having a mile further to travel
stronghold in time to accomplish the desired con-
nection.
JACK WAS NEVERTHELESS SURPRISED.
At two O'Clock this afternoon lackson's men came
across two pickets on q bluff near the creek, and
ran them through the juniper to Jacks retreat
The fleeing Modocs cried QUIT
sRUN QUICK RUN QUICK. THE SOLDIERS ARE
CoMING!"
Captain Jackson deployed his skirmishers along
the face Of the bluff. Though expecting to receive
q heavy fire, the men ran to the front like deer.
under the lead of their officers Suddenly the Mo-
docs conversant with English cried OUT
"surrenderl 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 rines
Charley offered to surrender and was allowed to
come into camp. AS he feared the Warm Spring
scouts he threw down his rife and extended his
hand, q token OF friendship. The proffered
member was cordially grasped by the scouts.
Charley was then passed to the rear. under guard.
Next he was taken to the other Modoc captives
and by them interviewed. He said that several OF
Captain Jacks best warriors wanted TO leave him
and come to our camp, and
VOLUNTEERED TO PUT UP JOB.
His gun was returned him and he was allowed
to depart on his mission. Hardly had this ar
rangement been effected when a rifle in
the hands OF Steamboat Frank accidentally
discharged. Several Modocs who stood
near, with uplifted hands, decamped. At this
point the accident was explained 10 Charley and
all suspicious Of foul play were banshed, when
other accident
CAUSED CHARLEY MORE ANNOYANCE.
Captain Hashrouck's command reached the edge
OF the creek as Charley came the blur and OF
course he was gathered in as prisoner the second
time
BOSTON CHARLEY, AS A PEACE COMMISSIONER,
two hours afterwards was sent after the iee ng
Modocs, but he failed to overtake them. Not
shot other than an accidental one was fred
Had Hasbrouck formed the desired connec-
ton in time, the entire band woad have been
killed or captured, but it was impossible for his
command to accomplish the task. His troops did
all that could be done by any men. They rode over
fragments OF lava and one mile further than the
distance ridden by Captain JacSson's command.
THE cArrrvEs.
The surprise resulted in the surrender OF Boston
Charley, Princess Mary sister Of Captain jack,
Black Jim's woman and five other female Modocs,
ranging from nine to ninety years OF age, and
seven ponies and mules.
ESCAPED AGAIN.
The Modocs actually slipped from the grasp OF
the troops. There was no help for this result.
Captain Jacks retreat this time was inside OF the
canyon through which runs the Willow Creek.
The canyon has prccipitous sides, aver
aging forty feet high. There are but few places
where the canyon can be entered by troops
within six miles Of Captain Jacks last home. The
Modocs escaped by running down the canyon, so
now the Modoc captives will try to wean more OF
Captain Jacks warriors from him.
Many officers predict q speedy settlement OF the
war. We sleep among the juniper tonight.