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 pany to camp two miles from the stronghold on the east side, and the movement seemed to have had some effect in bringing about the interview. The council was opened by Roseborough, who explained to the Indians their position. Jack and Sconchin both replied that they wanted the Lost river country, and reiterated their former demands. Hoseborough replied that it was useless talking about Lost river, because they had sold it, and could not have it back; that blood had been spilled there, and the Modocs would not be able to live there in peace. Jack replied that his young men had done wrong in spilling the blood of innocent men, but declared that had no settler been in the fight of the 29th of November, none would have been killed.

He then recited his grievances while on the reservation. But when shown by the commissioners that he could not have his demand for the Lost river country complied with, or if complied with that he could not enjoy peace there after what had happened, he said that if he could not have that he would say no more about it, but would accept a small reservation in California, including Willow, Cottonwood, and Hot creeks, with the lava beds. This, too, was refused as impracticable.

When Meacham addressed the Indians, they listened with indifference, Tne council lasted for five hours, when it was suddenly terminated by the Indians, who retired, saying if they changed their mind in the matter, they would report next day.

On the following morning Boston Charley came to the commissioners' camp and wished to see Boseborough, to whom he said that Jack desired another interview, when Roseborough replied that he did not wish to talk any more with Jack until he had made up his mind what he would do, Boston then remarked that the Indians might all come in the next day, which led Roseborough to think they really contemplated surrender, A message was immediately sent