Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-18


(JosEpH) should publish his { HoRAcE's)
temperance piece for consideration in
current funds all of which was duly
ratified.
JosEpH strove to insert in the compact
" that HORACE should say his piece no
more during our passage :" but the Re-
formed Half Breed was obstinate, and
would not listen TO the proposal. He
was indeed quite indi2 nant, saying, " be
would not deprive himself of the right
to disseminate useful knowledge and in
culcato temperance truths among the in
habitants of Taylor Falls, and also the
passengers of, that boat" Perchance
he might implant some spark Of truth in
breast of +" Lo . the poor Indian"
Here we kindly, but resolutely interfered {,
and caused the infatuated Half BIZ ced to
cease for quite length of time.
Taylor Falls, on the Minnesota, and
St. Croix Falls, on the Wisconsin side of
the river, extend over all the land adj
joining. No territory has been reserved
for agricultural purposes, which is con-
sidered by some old fogish people as un-
friendly to the development of the coun-
try. This old fashioned idea that cities
depend upon the resources of the coun-
try in which they lie, is fast being ex-
ploded. We may with cheerfuIness look
forward to the time when the great North
west shall be one immense and continu-
Gus city.
At Taylor Falls, we were welcomed
by FRANK PRATT, who presides over the
Reporter.
FRANK is truly a hospltable editor
During our stay he took US around and
introduced us to nearly all his subscri-
bers. Among bis patrons is quite a
large village of Indians, who celebrated
our visit by first smoking our tabacco,
and then Introducing the games and fes-
tivities of the woods in our honor.
They were delighted to see US, and
from Franks intim acy with them, old
and young, Especially the latter it was
evident he had 'sbeen there" before that
night. AS we were about to depart,
there arose query, where was Frank?
Horrible recolections Of Indian cannabil-
ism flashed through our minds. Ha! yon
maiden has concious look! Can it be |?
No, those delicate teeth were never made
to feast on the mangled body of an ema-
ciated editor. But see what convuls ION
is rending yonder wigwam? Can that
be Frank emerging? Alas! Qaantum
n1utatus aJ Moi How changed from
that Frank who at morning left the bo-
som ofhis family, respondent in clean
duck pants, billed shirt and spotless coat.
His excuse was, that wearied with W ak
ing, he had entered the wigwam and
fallen into the farms of Morpheus" at
which Cap. observed, show astonishing
to find Latin and Chippewa names just
alike. l thought Morpheus was God
of the Romans, dead and buried long
ago"
While this was going on, the Jovial,
as IN especial honor, was introduced to
the chieftain's daughter-the lovely
MEzzorINTo UNwAscHTT.
TCapt. EDEN is responsible for report
ing the following conversation between
them
THE JovIAL.-I hail thee. MEzzoTlN-
10, the fairest maiden of the forest glade.
My heart bows in homage at the throne
of thy regal beauty.
MEzzo smiles.
THE JovIAL.-Sweet maiden, thy IA
Their is ch;eftain over many noble men
and warike youths, but thou bowest all
hearts in alteration Of thy loneliness.
Deign some word to thine devotodIy.
A ripping laugh floats from the lips
of tie forest maid.
THE JovIAL, IN evident de:peration.-
Divinest MEzzor1ETo UNwAscHTT, why
is an elephant like barn door:
The beauteous girl gazed with aston
ishment and anger upon the rash youth,
and seemed about to Summon her faith
ers warriors with tomahawks, war clubs,
knives, and blazing fagots to punish this
effront, but she relented, and merely re-
marking, Observation-Disclosures
man." turned and fed into the forest.
The Cap, who has some knowledge
Of the Chippewa tongue, informed me
that this was name given in considera-
ton Of that hesitancy of speech which
sometimes characterizes the Jovial.