The Sage Brush, Susanville, California - 16 May 1868 3;1 Indian Battle in Surprise Valley. - From several of the residents of Warner and Surprise Valleys, we learn that the soldiers and citizens had quite a severe battle with the Indians near the upper end of Surprise on the 6th inst. Capt. Munson was in command of the troops and finding the Indians strongly posted among the rocks upon the mountain side, was compelled to give battle by assault. In the charge, a citizen, Daniel Hoag was killed and Lieut. DeLaney was severely wounded. Two soldiers were also wounded. The Indians were routed and sixteen of their numbers slain. Hoag's death is said to be attributable to his reckless daring. He climbed the mountain in advance of the assaulting party and alone wildly rushed up on the savages in their concealment. He was highly esteemed throughout the valley and his funeral the following day, there was a large attendance of the citizens.