The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-19
THEIR CAMP DESTROYED
Fierce Fighting Across the
Clear Water.
\ PEACE FARLEY
General Howard Sends His Conditions
Of Surrender.
Details Of the Massacres at Cotton
wood Creek.

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CAxP MACBETH, KANIAH July lAl
Via WALLA-WAI.LA, July II. 1S17.
After several days Of hard marching ana consd-
cradle severe sk,rmishing General Towards COL
umn yesterday destroyed Chief Joseph's camp,
burning tent covers, tcpee tripods &C., and appro-
pnating the provisions ammunition and what
ever else there remained OF vaiuc to
supplies it was evidently Joscph's intention to
make long campaign. He had selected most
favorable for defence, aiding the natural advan-
tages with ride pits cool spring of water was
near by, and plenty Of feed for the animals was
growing in the neighborhood.
.,ue3, ~ CROSS FusrLI4ADE.
Having demolished the wigwams the cav
slry made a dash after the Indians,
who were crossing the river in the
direction OF the mountains beyond, and sue
seeded in catching them at Ksmiah before they
had all crossed. The'cavalry opened brisk fire,
which caused the Indians to scatter on the op-
posite bank. Suddenly they rallied and replied to
Dur flre, shot for shot, for few minutes. One OF
Dur artiIerymen was wounded. Captain whipple's
cavalry company had narrow escape. Being in
1dvance In the chase some Of the Indians allowed
them to get into an ambuscadc, when they opened
are. Fortunately the aim OF the indians was very
wild and the troops came out unhurt.
JOSEPH IN DANGER OF BEING CAPTURED
The Indians have gone to the Lolo Pass, which
Dads into the bunalo country Joseph's band is led
by Tahoohooshute, Slate Creek chief with
very bad record He has with him number Of
strange non-treaty hosties All his tactics and
savage methods will doubtless fall as we have him
1T bay, without food, at least without tine means
Of cooking anything. II he holds the pass for few
hours he win be entrappcd, as eighty Idaho voiun-
tcers are coming down the mountain to join us In
the pursuit
JOSEPH ASKS FOR PEACE PARLEy IN oPros1-
TON TO THE WISHES or HIS cHrxrs WHAT
HOWARD OFFERED H1M-Hrs suBRxxpHa
POSSIBLY.
KAMrAH, /. T., July Is,
Via WALLA WALLA, July Is, 1871
Joseph has gone over the mountains and sends
word that he wants to speak to General
Howard about peace. 1t appears that hts
advisers were ayerse to this course and
vehemently opposed me pow-wow. Joseph
insisted, however, and sent KulkulsuItllm
as messenger. White Bird, Looking Glass, tn.
the bunslo country in Montana; but Joseph evi.
IDENTITY considered the dinlculties and concluded
that 1t would be better to surrender than run such
great risks. These chiefs were 30 deter mued that
they fred on General Howard as ne stood TALKING
with Joseph's messenger
HowARD's OFFER TO JOSEPH.
General Howard sent the following message back
to Joseph
HowAnD's CAN'T, ON CLEAR WATER,
July Is, 1877. I
Joseph may make complete surrender to-mor-
row morning. My troops will meet HIM at the
ferry. He and his people will be treated with JUS
tce, their conduct to be completely investigated by
court composed Of nine Of my army, selected by
myself. Colonel M P. Miller is designated as the
ofncer to receive Joseph and his arms
O. o. HOWARD Brigadier General q. 8. A.
PREPARING TO RENEW THE CHASE.
Operations are now going on at the RIVER for our
crossing tomorrow as but little faith is placed in
Joseph.
Red Heart and I'VE other Indians surrendered
to-day to James Lawyer
roun PERSONS KILLED BIZ THE REDS AT COW
CBEEK-YouNa WARRIORS RUSHING TO THE
wAB-cHIEFs wHo LESLIE PEAIE.
SAN FRANCISCO July 49, 1877.
A despatch from Wala Wslla, Warrington Terri
tory, says the Indians have killed three men and
girl on Cow Creek. Old Salty, Spokane Chief,
says he believes that nty OF his warriors have gone
TO join Joscph's band they beyond his control.
Colonel Green, with his column, has reoched Little
Salmon Riverfrom the South.
A messenger from Smookhalla and Spokane
Jerry. non-treaty Spokane Chiefs, announce their
desire to remain friendly and 20 on q reservation,
provided one is set apart Tor them and food fur.
nished for the winter.
THE HERALp's SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT AT
THE SCENE OF THE IDAHO MAssAcRE--A
GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION HRrrIISa DETAILS.
CAxr or sourH SIDE OF SALMON RIVER, IDAHO
July /, 1877. /
Lcwiston the point Of supplies for General Towards
force, s place Of Importance only account OF its
proximity to Florence, Orc Fno, Salmon River and
wsrren's mines II Is situated on the snake River,
= stream so-calod account OF the tremendous
Efforts IL makes TO 70 In only ono direction and that
81 tho most circunous routca The place was COM
paratvcIy dead until Joseph and his braves took the
warpath, WHOM II suddenly sprang forth, a. Mr. Otis
supposed 10 have said, with . newncss Of lie.
All the musty tobacco was brushed up, everything
in the shape OF camp apparatus was taken
from the cobwobDcd closets and ostenta-
tiousiy parAdsd on the counters, and every