Discovery of the Yosemite, and the Indian War of 1851, Which Led to That Event
CHAPTER VII.
Campaign against the Chow-chillas--The Favorite Hunting Ground--A Deer Hunt and a Bear _Chase_--An Accident and an Alarm--A Torch-light Pow-wow--Indians Discovered--Captain Boling’s Speech--Crossing of the San Joaquin--A Line of Battle, its Disappearance--Capture of Indian Village--Jose Rey’s Funeral-pyre--Following the Trail--A Dilemma--Sentiment and Applause--Returning to Camp--Narrow Escape of Captain Boling 105