The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1873-04-23

: the last conference Win the savage
chiefs in a supposed friendly council,
G and there met his death by treachery
f outside of his military lines, but
r within view of the signal station
e At the same time one of the Peace
t Commissioners was killed outright
e and another mortally wounded, and a
: third escaped unhurt.
t Thus perished one Of the kindest
2 and best gentlemen ofthis or any other
} country, whose social equalled his
/ military virtues TO even sketch his
t army history would pass the limits
of a general order, and it must here
, suffice to state that General Candy
) began his military career as a Cadet
; at West Point in the summer o: 1885,
: graduating in the summer Of 1899,
; since that time be has continuously
served thirty-eight years, passing
thrtu ugh all grades to Major General
of volunteers and Brigadier General
, of the Regular Army. He served
his early life with marked distinction
in the Florida and Mexican Wars,
and the outbreak of the civil war
found him on duty in New Mexico,
where, after the detection of his SEN
Tor, he remained in command and de-
Tended his country successfully
against Formidable inroad from the
direction of Texas. Afterwards
transferred to the east, TO more ac-
tive and important sphere, he exer-
cised various high commands, and at
the close of the civil war was in chief
command of the military division Of
West Mississippi, in which he had
received a painful wound, but had the
honor to capture Mobile and compel
the surrender Of the rebel forces of
the southwest
Since the close of the war lie has
repeatedly been chosen for special
service by reason Of his superior
knowledge of law and civil govern
ment, his known fidelity to the wish
es of the Executive and his chivaI- |
rOus elevation to his profession, in
all Of which his success was perfect |
When fatigued by a long laborious
career, in 1869 he voluntarily consent
ed to take command of the Depart
ment of the Columbia, where he ex-
pected to enjoy the repose which he
so much coveted This ModOc diff
ficulty arising last winter, and it being
extremely desirous to end it bv peace
full means, it seemed almost providen-
tial that it should have occurred with
in the sphere of General Canby's
command. He responded to the call
of his Government with alacritv, and
has labOred with a patience that de-
served better success. But, alas
the end is different from that which
he and his best friends had hoped for.
and he now lies a cOrpes in the wild
mountains of California, while the
lightning flashes his requium to the
furthermost corner of the civilized
world. Though dead, the record of
his fame is resplendent with noble
deeds well done, and no name on our
army register stands fairer or higher
for personal qualities that command
the universal respect, honor, affection
and love of his cOuntrymen.
General Candy leaves to his coun-
try a heart-broken widow, but no
children. Every honor consistent
with law and usage shall be paid his
remains, full notice of which will be
given as soon as his family can be
consulted and arrangements cOncIud-
ed.
BY order of General Sherman.
W. d. WHIPPLE.
Adjutant General.
Many personal friends and old as
soeiates of the distinguished deceased
called at the War Department to-day.
though the Offices were not open to
the public for official confirmation
and particulars of the painful story.
Officers of the army on duty here.
including those holding official posi-
tiOns on General Sherman's staff.
were appealed to both at their homes |
and in the streets by anxious friends
of the Modoc victims, to know if there !
could be the slightest hope that the
tale of savage treachery was less
terrible than has been recounted.
General Sherman has been in con-
ference with the President tonight
upon questions arising or likely to
arise from this changes in the scenes
of the MOdOc war, but upon the :
policy to be pursued there is nothing
less than already indicated in this
dispatch, namely that of complete
and enduring punishment by the !
troops of this Government of the
heartless race which has proven how !
thoroughly harsh treatment is now
deserved by them.
WASHINGTON, April l3.-The feel .
ing of indignation against the Modoc i
as attested by conversa- Z
ton with all leading officials in Wash f
ngtOn, reaches degree of intensity
which no Indian treachery has ever
created. Every member q
Df the Cabinet has alluded to the /
necessities which the outrages have =
and il can be said there >
S no difference of opinion whatever n
rs to the policy that should now be ;,
pursued toward this particular band !,
)f Indians The Secretary of the In h
erior was informed of the murders =
asst night, when he Immediately ex- :,
pressed views concerning the future =
treatment of the Modocs similar to =
hose entertained by the President. =,
he General of the army and others. .
To-day Delano had long concul- =
alton with General Sherman, and =
irmly eOncurs with the latter upon :,
he subject of punishment to be in :.
licted upon the savages. The in "
tructions to General Schoield are in =
most positive terms, showing con- h,
lusively that the authorities are con- nj
'inced an occasion has now arisen q,
which will not permit of the slightest ar
how of lenieney or hesitation in m
eradicating the evil. Mea- w
ham was impressed from the first
hat the Modocs meant treachery, and II,
7hen he left this city, several weeks h,
go, he said to friend, to whom he b. b.
yas bidding adieu, "Good kye, my -
.iend, you may never see me again, h;