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Last faif, Mr.. Z. Perry, brother of CAPT.
Charles Perry % Toronto, was left behind
on n of the islands of Lake Superior, 70
attend to the lighthouse on IL. The supply
of provisions left with him was small, dnd
the steamer was to return, but in the fall,
when requested to take the steamef up and
search for him, Capt Mclean refused to
90. 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 a portion Of the diary
kept by the unfortunate man
Oct 31st. 1S67-The steamer Algoma
arrived this morning. The captain says he
does not think they will make another trip,
and wants mt leave now, This / cannot
do; / shall remain. Indians have left me
by steamer. ! am eli alone Oh
November 1st-In the night was taken
sick with diarrhea. Cannot account for II
in any .wsy. Luckily had some cholera
medicine which afforded me some relief.
ne NhN - WHY hht ANV AAboAs
Nov. 2d-Wind very high. Can see In
dams of the beach. Too rough to get
their nets. Employing myself in picking
some fish and putting things right for vim
ter. IN the afternoon Pitchard arrived
with. sioop u nt8 ~ 2
Sunday, ad-wind eastward Weather
Monday, 4th-m the night it mined,
and then turned to nov In the morning
the ground was covered. Wind blowing
from the north very strong, No fishing.
Tuesday, 5th-Stin 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 oil gone. Weather
mild.
Friday, sth-Tho gale from the south
still continues. Never saw it more violent.
Caught no fish yet. .
Saturday, 9th-Wind shifted to the
northwest, and blowing a gale. Cannot
o - EnFaLfsaI p
Sunday, 10th-Wind blowing from the
west Showing.
Monday, 11th--Weather cold Ground
barely covered with snow. ..i4
Tuesday, 12th-Weather very cold, but
calm. Wind east. Some Indians below to
catch fish.
the east. | am cold. 10
Thursday, l4th-Wind northwest, blow
ing u gale. Very cold. L hope q steamer
will soon come. s. .."
Friday, 15th-snowing. Caught five
fish.
Saturday, 10th-TIeezing very hard; tho
ground covered with snow. All packed
up ready for a steamer. No sign of any
Sunday, l7th-The weather continues
very cold. The mountains in the distance
appear deeply covered with snow. No
sign of the Algoma. l wish she would
come; the shanty is not very warm, and
made no preparation for keeping very com,
Portable.
Monday, 1Sth--I am still alone; the In
dams are gone to winter quarters. Very
cold. If the steamer does not come soon
l shall suffer, not having sufficient warm
clothing. Last night had another attack
of diarrhea. The steamer was TO leave
C~olhngwood on the 18th; she is now eight
days ON the way. They will be anxious foi
me ut home. FIrll.EF
Tuesday, l9th-Nothing 10 do only tc
pick up wood 10 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 DESTROYS of getting
away. 1t cannot be they do not intenc
sending up here again. 1 am almost dis
couruged. 1 know they will be very anx
ious ut home. Another year, if 1 am spar
ed, I would not depend upon any one fol
aid, Very fair to-day sun clear and
bright .. .D
Thursday, 21st-Three long weeks to-
day since the Algoma was here; wind blow
ing from the west or southwest; mild, snov
melting. / am very anxious TO get away.
II would have been better il l had gone the
last trip, sooner than have been left in this
state. | can scarcely account for the steam-
err not coming. l am fretting about the
ones at home; they will be wondering why
they do not hear from me.
Friday, 22d-Snow nearly all gone. ]
nm weary waiting for the Algoma. II can
not be that they would leave me here all
winter. l am in q 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. l never saw a better time for a steam
or 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.
Sunday, 24th.-The weather MUD; snow
all gone. No sight Of any relief, tho nayi
cation must soon be done ON the lake, anG
| cannot think Of remaining here all win
ter. H .3g.
Monday, 25th.-Fine but day cold.
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, 2Gth-No snow; wind north,
east and cloudy No signs Of any relief
1 am grieving for my mmily al home
The little ones wistful looks haunt me
all day.
The above is a portion of the sad recor(
kept by Mr.. Perry, Of his anxiety and sui
ferings in his utter loneliness, and Will
the rigors of winter approaching. Thu
remainder of the diary is withheld for tn
present, out Of consideration 10 the feel
ings of the relatives Of the deceased, bu
viii, we believe, be ultimately given 10 tn,
public.
Suicide by a Little Girl.
In Lagrange, Maine, May 2s, a little gil
named Eva Ellington committed suicid
by drowning. She appeared 10 be in usu