The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-23

coach till late hour on the following day, :
which did not make its appearance TIL due -
time and well that was kept in CONSTANT ssquisi.
ton by the bar, afforded, in addition, veg limited
supply Tor houeehold purposes, while yost was re-
9urea Tor the hoses and stock, had = be brought
IRON the river, distance Of i've or SIX miles.
Those who reside in THE vicinity have not usually
much cause OF complaint, on this score, however,
| was informed, that the grounds are generally
overlooked during the summer, while in the spring,
and miry.
For about three miles after leaving Ekfrid. the
road is excessively hilley, com mandiSe occasionsl
glmpses of the Thames, and aboundlng With the
most romantic scenery, the moon shining in full
splendor. ] was at loss to conceive how line of
railroad could be carried through so unpromising
country, everywhere intercepted by steep ravines;
but was bsequently informed by the superintend-
ent, whom | met on board the steamer from Chat
ham to Detroit that perfectly level site Is found
on the table land at the north Of the post road and
that the entire route from London TO Windsor, op-
poste Detroit is the most favorable that could be
About fifteen miles before reaching Chatham, We
passed the site of what had formerly been settle
ment of Delaware Indians, called New Fairfield,
who were compelled, in 1892, to leave the United
battle fought this spot in 1913, bet the
American army, commanded by Gen: Harrison,
and the British and Indians commanded by Gen.
Proctor and the distinguished chief Tecumseth, in
Wnicn the latter was slain. Inc village having
been burned by the invaders, the Indians removed
to the opposite side of the river, where the tribe
still remains, and are known as the Moravian
Delaware hiring themselves out as laborers to the
neighboring farmers, and occupying themselves in
making baskets and brooms
1t is said they have conquered the habit of drink
ing intoxicating liquors, but from what witnesse
while at Ekfrid, am satisfied that glass of wits.
key Is with them not the most unacceptable bever
age in the world. A young Indian and his squaw
arrived there on foot, and observed the forme.
watching, with good deal of interest the copiou
libations that his white brethren were pouring dow
their threats.
Being informed by the landlord that he was pro-
hibited from selling to these people, | requested
him to send some whiskey to my ROOM and be ,kon-
ing to the Indian, he promptly followed me there
lie needed no second invitation; but Selling the
decanter, would have filled the tumbler, had / not
requested him to leave some room for the water;
and after swallowing the draught he instantly dis
appeared. slight incident attending their dc par
ture, short time afterwards indicated the subtility
of the Indian and the jealous disposition of the man
had given the woman triAe Of money unobserved
by her husband, intending i. for her own use
When at short distance from the house, how
ever, while he was few steps in advance she threw
the piece of silver little to the right and running
forward picked it up, and handed It her lord and
master who pocketed it as he strobe onward, fol-
lowed by his docile and artful spouse.
AIERrcANUs.