Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-06-25
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n SAD RECORD.
Diary OF Edward Perry, who Per-
ished from Neglect In a Lake supe-
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LFrom the Toronto Telegraph
Last fall, Mr. Z. Perry, brother of Capt.
Charles Perry, of Toronto, was left behind
on one Of the islands of Lake Superior, to
attend to the lighthouse on it. The supply
of provisions left with him was small and
the steamer was to return, but In the fall,
when requested to take the steamer up and
search for him, Capt Mclean refused to
CO. Capt. Charles Perry, of this city, went
up this spring to ascertain his fate, and
while there an Indian found the body OF
Mr. Perry, frozen to death, about six miles
from the lighthouse.
The following is portion of the diary
kept by the unfortunate man
Oct. 31st. 1867 The steamer Algoma
arrived this morning. The captain says he
does not think they will make another trip,
and wants me leave now. This cannot
do; shall remain. Indians have left me
by steamer. am all alone.
November 1st-In the night was taken
sick with diarrhea. Cannot account for it
in any way Luckily had some cholera
medicine which afforded me some relief.
The day is very fine No frost.
Nov. 2d-Wind very high. Can see In
dians off the beach Too rough to get
their nets Employing myself in picking
some fish and puttiAgy things right for win
ter. In the afternoon Pitchard arrived
with sloop. 1Jill .bsa t. t
Sunday, 3d-Wind. eastward Weather
mild.
Monday, 4th-In the night it rained,
and then turned to snow. In the morning
the ground was covered. Wind blowing
from the north very strong. No fishing
Tuesday, 5th--Still blowing strongly.
Snow on the ground. No fishing.
Wednesday, 6th-Ground frozen
Weather clear. Pitchard left for Indian
fishing ground and Fort William.
Thursday, 7th-In the night heavy gale
from the south. Snow all gone Weather
mild. ..'.f. r..
Friday, Sth-The gale from the south
still continues. Never saw it more violent.
Caught no fish yet. 7a,
Saturday, 9th-Wind shifted to the
northwest, and blowing gale. Cannot
move. n'o0' 't'
Sunday, 1Oth-Wind blowing from the
west. Showing
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barely covered with snow.
Tuesday, 12th--W Weather very cold, but
calm. Wind east Some Indians below to
catch fish.
Wednesday, Wind blowing from
the east. l am cold
Thursday, 14th-Wind northwest, blow
ing gale. Very cold 1 hope steamer
will soon come.
Friday, 15th-snowing. Caught five
fish. ID.
Saturday, 16th-Freezing very hard; the
ground covered with snow. All packed
up ready for steamer. No sign Of any
yet
Sunday, 17th-The weather continues
very cold. The mountains in the distance
appear deeply covered with snow. No
sign of the Algoma. | wish she would
come; the shanty is not very warm, and
made no preparation for keeping very COM
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Monday, 18th--I am still alone; the In
dians are gone to winter quarters. Very
cold. If the steamer does not come soon
I shall suffer, not having sufficient warm
Last night had another attack
Collingwood on the 18th; she is now eight.
days on the way They will be anxious for
me at home. e-tJTf H "a
Tuesday, 19th--Nothing to do only to
pick up wood to- keep the house warm;
last night froze the ink Cleaned out the
boat yesterday to haul out.
Wednesday, 20th-Still anxiously wait
ing the steamer and desirous of getting
away. 1t cannot be they do not intend
sending up here again. am almost dis
couraged. know they will be very anx-
ious at home Another year, if am spar
ed, would not depend upon any one for
aid. Very fair to-day; sun clear and
bright.
Thursday 21st--Three long weeks to-
day since the Algoma was here; wind blow
ing from the west or southwest; mild, snow
melting. 1 am very anxious to get away.
1t would have been better if had gone the
last trip, sooner than have been left in this
state can scarcely account for the steam
er not coming. am fretting about the
ones at home; they will be wondering why
they do not hear from me.
Friday, 22d--Snow nearly all gone. 1
am weary waiting for the Algoma II can
not be that they would leave me here all
winter. am in o great state about my
family. should suffer but try to occupy
my time by reading and walking about
Saturday, 23d-The weather keeps very
mild. never saw better time for steam
er on the lake, The time must soon come
for me to leave this place. | must try and
reach Fort William should they not send
for me. ........ -I.-. ....
Sunday, Oath. The weather mild; snow
all gone, No sight Of any relief, the navi-
cation must soon be done on the lake, and
cannot think of remaining here all win
ter. .
Monday, 25th.-Fine but day cold. I
have given up all hope of the the steamer,
and intend putting things in order and try
to reach home by Fond du Lac.
Tuesday, 26th,-No snow; wind north
east and cloudy. No signs of any relief
am grieving for my family at home.
The little ones wistful looks haunt me
al day.
The above is portion of the sad record
kept by Mr. Perry, of his anxiety and suf-
ferings in his utter loneliness, and with
the rigors Of winter approaching The
of the diary is withheld for the
present, out of consideration to the feel
Ings of the relatives Of the deceased, but
will, we believe, be ultimately given to the
public.
Suicide by Little Girl.