St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-02-06


0TA:, r. THURSDAY,
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that two householders had whiskey appen-
dages at either end oftheir houses. This
terrible "fire water" is burning out what
little good there remains in Indian charac-
tNr.s,lss - ~.
Leaving the town We are instructed to
60 up by the Catholic Church (which by
the rsx ID the only church in the town)
bear to the Northeast, in one and half
or two miles We would come to Mr.. McAr-
thurs where we must receive directions for
the Journey. Soon we come to one of
those puzzles to the traveller called "forks
in the road"-one prong we muat take, but
which one bore to the Northeast was the
Equestion, as the sun being hid our cardi-
nal points were somewhat confused. Af-
ter, however, deciding upon the road, and
proceeding some distance, fine, tall figure
in a red blanket, under which was citizens
dress, met US, and at the same. time We
deserted: in the distance a large house,
which from desori ptions had, We knew to
be the residence of Hole-in-the- Day, and
gave us to understand We we're on the
wrong road. Stopping our horses we ac-
oosted the stranger by inquiring if this
was Mr.. Hole.in-the-Day; the reply was
in the; negative, but that his residence was
just beyond and most courteously invited
W to call and soc the Chief-he was at
home, and would be glad to see US was
we'll provided with stabling, bedding etc.
Thanking him for the generous invitation,
we told him our arrangements would not
admitof stopping that day, but we had it
in our plan to visit the Chief upon our re.
tnrn.. Giving the stranger our names We
asked for his, which he informed US was
Achilles Cadot. Telling him where we
desired to go1apd by what route, he told
US We nllS DOdrn, and as he was on his
way down to Grow Wing, would put us on
the road: We invited him to take seat
in the sleigh, which was accepted. We
learned from him that he was half breed
from Lake Superior, that being mainly
his homo. lie claimed descent from one
of the first whitc men that came to Lake
Superior had visited most of the Eastern
cities was now on visit to Hole-in-the-
Day, whose guest he frequently was. Ea-
sy manners, and grace Of language indica-
ted the FURNISHING hand of polite litera-
ture. He received our names in neat
memorandum book which he carried with
him. Iasked if he would be at Hole-in-
the-Days such day or evening toward the
close Of the week he thought he would,
and understanding that the chief could
not speak English well, wo told him it
would afford US much pleasure to meet
him there. Being delayed a day or two
later than was anticipated, wo met him no
more. His urbanity and readiness to
communicate left pleasing impression Of
him" A.short drive brought us to house
wesupposed to be Mr.: McArthur's, which
inquiry proved correct. By our request
4 man whose brogue savored of the Emer-
, aid Isle appeared and announced himself
J as Mr.: Macarthur. Having received from
him necessary instructions concerning the
way, we continued our journey. We now
have drive oftwenty-6vo miles without
seeing house, andbegin to feel that our
time must be improvcd.i Never in my
life before have I ventured out 10 far from
the abodes Of civilizations. For some ten
miles our way is chiefly through oak and
pine openings, aFording but little variety
in scenery. g After this the hills-"grand
old hills, I love them stilp-and some
beautiful prospectsgreet us in the distance.
The tall; wafing pines on the hillside in
thoir perennial dress, are in beautiful
contrast with the pure white covering Of
snow underneath. Occasionally lake
came in our path. We passed number
Of deserted wigwams, the ribs (which were
still remaining by the wayside. At last
We find one inhabited and Tut lately pitch
lad The family consisting Of the old folks