The New York herald., 1879-10-09

w;iy there as his body was seen by one OF Cap
tain Lawson's men, lite extinct and lying on
his face Captain Payne then in command,
at,oonoe set about having the wounded
horses shot to be used jor breast
works dis,nantling the wagons of boxes
and bundles of bedding, corn and
-four sacks, which were quickly piled np for
fortiications Picks and shovels were used
vigorously for digging entertainments Mean
time IA CALLING fire was concentrated upon the
command from all the surrounding oluiis when
commanded the position. Not an Indian could
be seen, but the inccssant cracks OF ther
Sharps and Winchester rifles dealt fearful
destruction among the horses and men.
The groans OF the dyin, and the agonizing cries
OF the wounded tod what fearful havoc was
being made among the determined and despe-
rate command. Every man was bound to sell
his life as dearly as possible.
GREAT DANGER ESCAPED.
About this time great danger was approach
ing at frishtfully rapid pace. The red devils
Mt the beginning OF the fight had set fire 10 the
dry grass and to the sage brush TO the wind
ward OF our position, and it now came sweep
ing down toward us the flames leaping high
into the air and immense volumes of smoke
rolling on to engulf us. 1t was Il sight to make
the stoutest heart quake, and the ficnds were
waiting ready to give % vollcy us soon as We
were driven from our shelter. Now it reaches
the Hank and blankets, blouses and empty
sacks were freely used to extingnish the flames.
Some of the wagons were set on fire. which
required all the force possible to smother it. No
water can be obtained, and the smoke is suffo-
eating. but the fire passes and we still hold our
position. In the meantime constant volley is
poured upon us, Captain Payne being wounded
for the second time and Sergeant Dolan, of
Company +, killed instantly. McKinstry and
Mckee arc killed and many others wounded
AWAITING RELIEF.
Our greatest danger now is past. The men
have now mostly covered themselves. but the
poor horses and mules are constantly falling
about us. just about sundown n charge was
attempted but repulsed, the Indians trying
TO drive off some of our horses which had broken
loose. The attack ceased at dark, and soon
every man was at work enlargng the trenches
hauling out the dead horses, caring for the
wous led and burying the dead At daylight the
attack was resumed, and the firing of the sharp
shooters has been kept up every day since, and
occasionally at night, sending to our pits in
n scramble. This is the fifth day of our siege,
but we are determined to hold out if it takes "a
month for succor to reach us; but we are conf
dent that General Merritt. whose name is upon
the lips of every one, is the road to rescue u.s.
TIE CASUALTIES.
The following is list of the killed.
Major THOMAS L. THORNBURGu, Fourth
infantry.
First Sergeant JOHN DOLAN, Co. +, Fifth
cavalry.
Private JOHN BURNS, Co. +, Fifth cavalry.
Private SAMUEL MCKEE, Co. +, Fifth cav
airy.
Private THOMAS MOONEY, Co. d, Fifth
cavalry.
Private MICHAEL LYNCH, Co. d, Fifth
cavalry.
Private CHARLES WRIGHT, Co. d, Fifth
cavalry.
Private DOMINICK CUFF, Co. E, Third cav
airy.
Wagon Master McKINSTRY.
Teamster McGUIRE.
Total killed, 10.
THE WOUNDED.
The following is IL list of the wounded -
Captain j. SCOTT PAYNE flesh wound in
arm and side.
Lieutenant JAMES V. S. PADDOCK, flesh
wound in hip.
DR.. GRIMES. flesh wound in shoulder.
Sergeant JOHN MORRILL,, Co. +, Fifth
cavalry.
Trmnpeter FRED. SUTcLIFFE, Co. f,
Fifth cavalry.
Trumpeter JOHN MCDONALD, Co. f. Fifth
cavalry.
Private JAMES S. GIPPS. Co. f, Fifth cav
airy.
Private JOHN HOAXEY, Co. f, Fifth cav
airy.
Private EMIL KURSMAN, Co. F, Fifth cav
airy
Private EUGENE PATTERSON, Co. +, Fifth
cavalry.
Private FRANK SIMMONS Co. +, Fifth cav
airy.
Private EUGENE SCHICKEDANZ, Co. +,
Fifth cavalry.
Private WILLIAM ERSIR, Co. +, Fifth
cavalry.
Private GOTTLIEB STEIGER, Co. f, Fifth
cavalry.
Private NICHOLAS HEENEY, Co. d, Fifth
cavalry.
Private THOMAS LYNCH, Co. d, Fifth
cavalry.
Private FRED BERNHARD, Co. ID, Fifth
cavalry.
Private +. MULLEN. Co. ID, Fifth cavalry.
Sergeant JAMES MONTGOMERY, Co. Il.
Third cavalry.
Sergeant ALLEN SUTTON, Co. L, Third
cavalry.
Corporal c. +. EICHFURZEI., Co. l., Third
cavalry.
Corporal FRANK HUNTER, Co. l., Third
cavalry.
Private JAMES CONWAY, Co. II. Third cav
airy.
Private JOHN COWLEY, Co. Il, Third cav
airy.
Private w. H. CLARK Co. f.. Third cav
airy.