Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-25

wntrr BOO limited proportions The elements were
arninst MS and we were compelled 10 beat hnsty
retreat. We packed our train in hurry and
marched As fast nj. we could for Fort Stevenson.
which we knew wa. some where. IL wa, too cold
to ride with comfort aud to- snowy TO wnlk in
shoes 50 we did blth hy turns and looked anxious
~ fr the Fort in the dun lmzy oh.cutic ui the
storm. Is it any wonder that the rugged hlulf IN
the Missouri appeared h be very blte 90 as, when
we came out in the valley ofthc river Toward.
evening we reached the Fort and were very
warmly welcomed BIZ the officers on our arrival.
which was not unexpected Travellers are inlic-
,ilent In that req ln and there. as 20 Fort T,tten
we were received with generous b1spitlity.
And whatever political milnrs the men In our
party had. they blessed the bencfcencc of Uncle
sum aud gratefully ackobwlcired the unstintcd
generosity Of hi. ADMITTED sons, who made ID,
welcome TO the best these prairie police stations
afforded
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who would leave on Wednesday nornin, in am
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CHEEKY good morning, for they were to read the
way out The answer was chilling and dis
ciuaging 1t is all up with Il wagon" eaid
Brown '' can not move with one in thi, deeI
snow. If can get a sled from the quarternt- -
ter, will drive you to Fort T,tcn, or you can
ride out On horseback" The distance WIS 1870
miles | did not relish the ride on hjr-e5tcS
and went To see the quartermister but that wa.
OF n, use There wits ,nly one ,ei at the post, and
they did not feel stc in letting 10 -, ~ they
might need il for their own Business + take tu
the sldlle or b stay there the alternative wi-
not pleasant sud | would ride And about
noon On Thursday three Of Us. an mounted, sci
out for Fort rJtten. Oar bignseh l been hur-