New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-28

rights settler. Early In 1865 the Republic demanded
of its inhabitants an oath OF allegiance, and aiterward
attempted to levy imports Of per cent dd
rdloren the levied by the Constituted authorities
the settlers OF AssnibOine. Hencs arose misunder
standing between President Spence and the Hudson Bay
Governor, in virtue of whose advice Mr. Mcpherson
refused to pay his tax moreover accusing
OF having misapproprtated half crown already
t rev on account Oh cusoo oui py eApenupig ~
Of call in the republic. "McPhersU, IN hang yOH"
SAID the President. About two days ferward two con.
stables called on the complainant bearing warrant
from the Government for HIS apprehension on charge
OF treason The result was an attempted flight on the
part OF Mcpherson a spirited and prOtracted chase in
caroes horseback and foot Of the track and out
on the plains. desperate struggle in the snow, and
Governor and Council" The p0r man had been
stripped of his clothes in the struggle and, after long
drive appeared before his judges ated he assured his
audience only in his shirt. McPheron related TO hIs
Red River auditors how his friend appeared on the
brought about his rescue Shortly aterward. the Re.
public of Manitoba dssipated its ef,xistence
THE HALF-BREEDs.
Unfortunately for Canadians comm, to this country
writes Canadian correspondent tey are impressed
specimens Of humanity This idea OF De people OF this
country Is not only unfortunate but mcaled for The
word hafbreed merely signifies WHERE there Is tnge
more less Of Indian blood Whoever started the term
apply it TO human beings There are vey few of us
adays who have not mixture OF blood In our compost
our father scotc6man or Irshman-t6qefore the term
is as much applicable TO US as TO those Who have Indian
blood in their veins; and for this reaso1I would advise
strangers to attach no erroneous idea It, Tor have
seen as good hafbreeds as have seen wnte men Some
their vens and more lady like courteou and pleasant
gentlewomen never met in my life"
THE ISsURGEST LEADERS.
Louis Rie the COMMANDMENT. Chief Of the insurgents.
is "a years old is five feet and half hia rather slim.
Canada, and his mother OF Canadian descent Since he
out OF college he served some time dry goods
hayioT. finished education and refined manners His
moral character stands without blenia His ineli.
readily satisfy any one that he was cacuted for no or
binary Mr.. John Bruce, Presidentof the insur-
gents, is Scotch halfbreed. He is frmer. and was
special constable under the government the Hudson
Bay Company. He is intelligent and OF god standing in
his community. Mr. Donohue, who, with the President
and Secretary forms the rebel Executive Committee OF
Three. and who is also member OF theCOuncil, is
GENIAL eentemaH He is IS years Of age Of tail figure
light hair and complexion He was born In the United
States. and II is said that his irish courag and activity
add valuable assistance 10 the patriot cae in Ruperts
Land.
A ST. Paul correspondent writes that NJ. McDOugalrs
neck too stf for this climate 1t isgeneray
was giving, as agtator much trouble the Ministe
rial party in Canada. that immediately liter the trans
fer Of the Hudson Bay territory he wa called 10 En-
gland and bought and in order to sc him out OF the
way they appointed him Governor for IN seklrk settle
ment. Nevertheless, it Is also said that ir McDougal
Is respected for his quiet rnness Later he gave utter
to the following: II am the legayconstituted au
thorty you see, and is folly for thesepeopeo think
that the Dominion OF Canada and Englnd will lose so
much territory without lighting Inc people down there
If am well informed, Mr. Rel VIII soon BE- left alone
understand that he desires to send depntiton TO me
do not apprehend any danger from the Indians do
not think it will be necessary 10 then. have
ceyed communications from several Chids and have
and conyersed with Indians from boh sides OF the
line and they all seem well disposed recognize my
authority and allow 10 In. They know they would
receive from me than from Mr.. Rel Indians VIII
always side with the party most able to give them plenty
10 eat"
Mr.. j. NJ Reid reports interview Will MT secretary
Riel, who is mentioned by him the soul Uf hoI;ed
River movement, and whom lac found cooking his break.
fast himself He received us politely says MT Eeld ana
was glad 20 get out OF the country, seeing had
bound myself 10 act against the government thing he
would have checked at had any prospect OF com
ing to head; but as ~ hadht he eoulu 1lolu 70 ~
magnanimous" lie added, g the more Of my KIND would
be of the better" And he further said playfuIy 10 my
companion. Monsieur Jacquc Bull don't care whether
you remaingo, IL you like" HeioioWed W 10 the
where no better country than th or none 40 good' coo
back to when have settled down. ana y my scalp
hand of Fellowship TO YOU" Emboldcned ~ his kindly
manner, asked what the ann OF his government.
our gTea thought is 10 resist bang made IisHs Of What
particular direction events may take canDt predict;
bloodshed. II disorders arise / shall pDba6ly be
among the first TO suffer; but ! am prepared"
RED RIVER BALLAD
and sung in intelligent French ballad Tecitngthe woes
OF MCDOugall aud those who sent him. It's Hate lie pax
paDlc The following Is its conclusion and noIJ:
Adieu! chateau OF spain.
Already 30 welbult
Fine country Of COeagne
Purchased AT great pfIce,
Your schemes must bo
Postponed for very long time.
To find rich mines.
TO open long road
That would extend 10 China
And be even al IOnquin
Was for all these men,
Chd's play
To-day, what will say
Monsieur the Government,
Will he be black with idughbr
When he will see his plans
H. the haif.bTeeds wood. burners