Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-09-13
From the Boston Times.
wild Man Of the woods.

Robert Blncoln,t Esq. agent OF the ~ Il
Western Lumber Company, has just return
ed from the St. Peters river near the heat
of steamboat navigation. on the upper Mis-
sissippi, bringing with him Lirsng Wift
Man of he Woods, with two small cubs sup
posed 10 be almost months old
Mr. Lincoln went out to the northwest a:
agent of the N. Y. Lumber Co. in July last
with view to establish extensive sawmills
on the pine lands near the Falls Of ST. An
,hony ; and he has given us detail of the
operation OF the Company, the circumstances
which led 10 the capture of the extraordinary
creature mentioned above.
The Company sent out their expedition in
July last. The workmen and aborers with
The principal part Of the machinery. went by
the way of New Orleans, and at that city
they chartered steamboa. and proceeded uT
the Mississippi The whole business was
under the direction Of Mr. Lincoln. They
had on board all the necessary tools and
saws, together with the apparatus for grist
mill horses, cows, good stock of provis-
ions, arms, ammunition, SC. &C. They pas
sed directly up the river, and final y reached
the St Peters in safety. s IL 1882
During the winter, Mr. Lincoln and sew
eral OF his workmen made frequent excur-
sons in pursuit Of game, which was very
abundant, and their camp was one continued
scene offestivity. The Indians brought in
large quantities Of furs, which Mr.. Lincoln
purchased for mere trife, and lined his
cabins with them throughout, which render
ed his rude bet very warm and comfortable
About the i4th OF January, two of the car
penters who had been out in pursuit of a
gang of wolves, that had proved very troub-
lesome, came into the camp and reported that
they had seen huge monster in the forest,
on branch of the Mississippi having the
form of man, but much taller and slouter,
covered with long hair. and of Ia frig htful as
pect. They stated that when seen, he was
on a log, looking directly at them, and the
moment they raised their muskets he dar,ed
into the thicket and disappeared. They saw
him again in about half an hour, apparently
watching them, and when they mrned tow
ards him he again disappeared. Mr.. Lin
coin was at first disposed 10 think lightly Of
this matter, believing that the men might
have been mistaken about the size and height
of the object, or supposing it might have
been tick OF the Indians to brighten them.
lie was informed. however. by some of the
natives, that such q being had often been
seen on the St. Peters, and near the Falls of
the Mississippi, and they proposed to guide
party of workmen TO a bluff where ii was
thought he mightbe found The men were
all ready for an adventure, and arming them
selves with rifles and hunting knives, they
started for the bluff under the direction OF
Mr.. Lincoln and the Indian guide. On tn,
way they were Joined by several OF the ma
tives, and the whole party numbered TWEEN
ty-three
p They arrived at the bluff late in the after
noon OF the 2lst Of January, and encamped
in cave or grolto, at the foot Of the hill
Early next morning Two Of the Indians who
were sent out to reconnoitre and in about an
hour returned, said they had seen the wild
nan. on the other side of the hill The
whole party Immediately prepared for the
pursuit. Mr.. L. gave positive orders to the
men not 10 fire upon him unless it should be
necessary, in sef-defence as he wished if
possible to take him alive The Indians
stated that although powerful creature, he
was believed TO be perfectly harmless as he
fled at theapproach Of men. While Mr. l..
was giving his men their instructions, the
wild man appeared in sight He ordered
themto remain perfectly quiet, and taking
out his pocket glass surveyed them minute.
~. He appeared to be about eight or nine
feet high, very athletic, and more like bsest
Standing erect, than man. The Indians
had provided themselves with ropes, prepar-
ed TO catch. wild horses. with which they
hoped to ensnarc and bind the crealure,wi,h-
out maiming him, I'd
The instant the company moved towards
him besprang forward with horrid und
frighlfuls yell which made the forest ring !;
the InGians followed close upon him and
Mr.. Lincoln and his men brought up the
rear The pursuit was continued for nearly
an hour--now gaining upon the object Of
their chase, md now almost losing sight of
him, He finally darted into lhicket, and
they were unable TO find him.
They then began TO retrace their steps
towards the place Of encampment, and when
within about mile OF the cavern, the wild
man crossed their path, within 20 rods
They Immediately gnve.chase again and ac-
cidenlally drove The creature from the forest
into an open prairie. A. length he sudden.
ly stopped and turned upon his pursuers.-
Mr. Lincoln was then in advance. Fearing
that he might attack them, or return 10 the
woods and escape. he fred upon him, and
lodged acharge Of buckshot in iheusa1'ieissg4l
his leg He fell immsaj j,,aIy IN ~ IN Ind q
s's 49, - Ward. and threw their ropes
over his head arms and legs, and with muc h
effort succeeded in binding him FIST He