The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-07-20
SUNDAY. JULY 2, 1876.

returned thoroughly satisfied with mountain
travel, and glad forest day or two to give
our aching limbs and blistered feet q
chance TO recover. Judging from our ex-
perience, no party should attempt to do the
mountain region short of month at least,
In orGer to take suitable intervals OF rest.
This constant climbing the backbone OF the
Continent day after day, and camping at
night amid the rain and snow, is terribly
wearing OF frames unaccustomed to noun
tain travel, and is a bane to the beneheen5
effects which would otherwise be derived
from the pure ard health giving atmosphere
Of these elevated regions. But moraiizing
q part, / will now resume the narrative of
our travel.
On Monday morning, having hreaktasted
earl on Trout taken from the river rolling
in front of our camp, we began to
owe rhaul satchels and bags in order TO leave
in store at Del Norte all superfuous bag
gage, the steep ascent requiring the lightest
possible outfit. Tie boots having received
an extra coat Of grease, the store clothes all
left behind with watches and other valua-
bles, and all being in readiness for the pro-
iected trip, we spen: the rest of the day in
troutng. While fishing, BErro ore team,
of 100 or more, conveying ore from the
mines, crossed the Bridge near our camp.
1t was novel sight. Each animal carried
pack of about $50 lbs. Many campers
were around us, some going into the mines,
enthusiastic, shouting ''San Juan or hust"-
Others returning disguised, exclaiming
Busted by thunder" In the evening DR..
Saunders took Quarles and myself to call on
the family of Mr.. E. 3. Greenleaf, formerly
of Milwaukee, consisting of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hill, parents ofMrs. G., brother Of Mr..
Hill. Mr.. and Mrs GreenIeaf, Mrs. Rogers,
sister of Mrs. G. and Mr. Deming connec
ton OF the family. Mr., G. was absent at his
mine In the Lake District. We spent most
delightful evening, and party was arrang-
ed for the next day, to 60 about miles up
the River to a famous fishing ground. In
the course of the evening We learned Of the
nominations at Cincinnati, ana three cheers
ana 6lger, for Hayes and Wheeler, were
given with a will by the whole party.
There is strong Republican element here
and although Del Norte is a Democratic
City, the State is conceded to the Republi-
cans in November.
The next morning Mr.. Hill called at the
camp with three seated buggy, and took
Lbo ~ +ha ATevor and thu Treasurnr (PonI
and the Justice deciding to remain in camp
calling at the house we took in Mrs. Green
leaf and Mrs. Rogers, with bountifuI
hamper Of provisions. Our ride along the
valley was delightful one, and having let
down the bars of large Rancho we drove
to the river bank, and deposited our load
under some archlng willows, which afforded
a shelter from slight shower and also
furnished US with our bait. in the shape of
the willow flies which abound on their
branches. AL had fishing tackle, and a
goodly number of fine large mountain trout,
were soon taken from the clear cold water.
While the Dr. and the Mayor attended on
the ladies, the writer forded the rapids to a
small Island and secured the best position
for fishing as evidence of which he captured
double the number of all the rest Of the
party combined. This result however may
have been partly owing to the agreeable
com pany of the ladies, enjoyed by the DR..
and the Mayor. At noon a bountiful lunch
was spread under the willows, and jevial
time we had. Fishing was again resumed and
aDout F. M. we started on our return.
balky horse in the team gave us some trouble
and our comfort was still further marred by
the breaking down of the wagon. before we
had proceeded far And now all except Mr..
Hill diemounted, and walked into town,
wearied and disguised with frail wagon
gear and stony roads, the DR.. particularly
respondent as he had not caught single
fish, being SO deeply absorbed with his at
tentions to bis lady partner. A night of
quiet rest awaited us on our return to camp.
The nights here are always cool. however
hot the hours of daylight and the winds,
which during the day are sometimes very
stlong, cease at sundown.
Wednesday June 21st, was ushered in by
a glorious sunrise, all the party feeling jolly.
The Treasurer was left to guard the camp
while the others went to town to purchase
pack animals. While cleaning up the dishes.
washing the towels and doing other werk
about the camp, Mexican Greaser and boy
lowered round the tent, evidently watching
fer chance to appropriate any loose article
which might be lying around. The dog, not
liking their appearance, growled savagely.
at which the Greaser drew knife about
foot long and made for the dog. The
Treasurer called to him to stop-that the dog
would not bite, and alse called the dog off.
Still the Greaser advanced with uplifted
knife, bent upon despatching the faithful
guardian, and refused to deslst. Whereup-