The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-21
DUFTERIN IN MANITOBA.
Novel Experiences in the DOminion-Rrmin-
isreress Of Fort Garry.
BORDER LIFE AND INCIDENTS.
Winnipeggers' Receptlons-An Address Of a
Little Sioux Orphan.

w Auesoay tue viccregai party visited the stores
OF the Hudson Bay Company, all OF which arc stu
ated within the enclosure known as Fort Garry.
There is nothing about exterior OF these buildings
which would justify any gazing at tncm for Owe
minutes, unless In wonderrncnt as 10 the exact
century when they were constructed. Such ancient,
quaint looking structures however possess grcat his
toric interest Iu the dnys when Mr. Louis Rel was
clothed with the brief authority OF President OF
these buildings gusrdho uses and prisons
wherein confined the Canadian prisoners cap.
tured with the Hon. DR.. Schulz (now Member OF Par
lament) at the time OF the seizure OF fort Garry
One OF the buildings, longitudinal affair, inArm
and Old, which stands the north estern On.
trance to the enclosure is the building which Dr.
Schultz made his escape In the gloom OF a winters
night, and travelled on shoes upward OF seven
hundred miles through the wilderness The window
through which tho Doctor made his exit may still be
seem and 1t was pointed out 10 His Exccency MS the
aperture through which schultz succeeded in getting
rid OF his captors Tho only tools which the Doctor
possessed ut the time gmlet and penknc
with those he honcycombcd the window frame and
finally removed II, barely making room for his exit
which, however was not accomplished without his
meeting with severe fall, the ELECTS OF which tho
Doctor feels to this day. book might be written
about tho old associations of Fort Garry buiidnes
which HIS Excelency and party minutcly inspected on
| Tuesday.
MURDRR scorr.
| To my mind IL ioroibIy recalled the night when
| Canadian prisoner named Thomas Scott was dragged
from his coll before tho coupcl OF three comprising
Louis Riel, President; Ambrose Le Perc Adjutant
General and o. Donoghue Treasurer aud tried by court
| martial ana enced to be shot the next day. Tho
"tral' conducted in French, the prisoner spoke
and understood only English, the next day Scott
shot tho public street by six OF Riels guards
all OF whom were drunk ut tho tme SO drunk that,
though firing ut point blank range, they could only
wound their victim, and It was not until one OF the
party went up and presented loaded revolver with
Two inches OF tho victims head that lie sent TO
eternity. Many OF the most prom nent Winnipeg
gers Of the day Wero PRISONERS IN Fort Garry under
Rel at the timo the Presidents authority was ut It's
zenith One vi the leading medical men Of the place.
Hon. ID. D. Donnell, al ex speaker Of the Upper
House, was prisoner at Fort Garry under the Rlel
dy nusty Tor several Weeks wealthy aud prosperous
hardware merchant, who has palalai hardware
store on the main street, wnied away many a weary
hour III tue hall breed PRISON OF Mr.. Louis Rcl the
President Reunions OF those prisoners often take
place, and IL is interesting to hear the anecdotes aud
stories which told OF those terrible days Of dreaded
captivity. But these buildings have long since been
dlvosted oil their revolutionary purposes. They are
now the nero vulgar slorchouscs and warehouses; OF
the traders and their perhaps tho
most valuable feature In their con- cue platoon. In
the fall there 10 u uay half million dollars worth OF
stock contained IN the quaint looking diapidated
buildings inside Fort Garry. aud the word stock
be taken In It's broadcast sense, Tor includes every
thing from anchor needle and the quality of the
wares are always OF a good description Tho company
detest shoddy-evcn EDglish shoady Their prices are
moderate and many OF their wares arc oil the ola and
substantial kind
TUX CIVIC HOLIDAY
on Wednesday was observed by general suspension
Of business. The amusements Tor the holiday chiefly
comprised outdoor games and sports, consisting Of
| lacrosse and baseball matches, the prizes beng
cups, valued at $40 eacn The lacrosse match was a
local affair between the amateur clubs. The loot
regal party about haiEpast two. These displays OF
pedcsrlnnism and jumping seemed Ia Cause more
citemens than the ball matches The presence OF u
number OF whc,ltarrows, sacks and other appliances
Indicated that there was q variety OF amusement In
store but the sports came TO an abrupt terminuton
II commenced 10 rain Hereby. As every one was ON
the prare, and shelter ALL including tho viceregaI
party, got u thorough drenching.
The following personal notices have been circulated
for the benefit OF the nGuisltive;-
Ills Excelency the Governor General will receive on Sat
S,aty The lin Inst. u. tbs ~ Goysrnmsnt Build
gentlemen who may DO DESTROYS oil calling him
Books viii be found at the residence Of his Honor tho
M" Ts ssa ns spp.afs a: f upSH them
Their @ Soa the rns
f'' ''' A's''
Blades and gentlemen attending are requested to
come provided cards their egi6y written
%D w :. give" At the door, A' other 70 the Aide
The ARCHBISHOP OF Tux NORTHWEST
On Thursday, the 9sn, the vcercgu purity including
Lieutenant Governor Morris, OF Manitoba and Licuten.
ant Colonel Osborne smith, commssaer oi tho Cana
dian military forces IN Manitoba, visited st. Bonace
and received welcome from tue people there 81
Bopiface Is French Canadian town on the side
OF the Red River, opposite winnreg II contains
about thousand ,Dbabilants, chiefly French Cana
dams At st. Bonacc resides Mgr. Archbishop TachG
whose name is very Intimately mixed up with the
Northwest troubles HIS Grace is an eminent dlyiro
pious, talented aud popular. He is also diplonatist
political writer and iufrdtsur but as a poll.
tlcun his success has been very marked
! He is the lead OF the Roman Ca,hoiic
| Church IN the Northwest ana is u mau oil great
power and influence among all classes, especially
among his own lie IS ripe scholar, genial CON-
panion and a VIII He owns nearly the whole OF 81
Boniiacc, both in his own RICH, and us trustee for
large party ol local celebrities, who received the
v,oereeai party IN gallant British style, Tho band
playing God Save Tho Queen" and the gathering
Hon Joseph Royal Attorney General Of the Province
then presented an address In French.
LORD DCpPESIy's ADDRESS.
HIS ExceIlency replied in French OF which tho fol
lowing Is the translation
MONSIEUR Ln PRrsIDEsr MxssrmuRs ALLOW m 10 TO-
turn best thanks for the gratifying loyal ad-
ore.s which you have presented to II does not
your Canadian origin, that should wish recall to
who have themselves you In tbs sres,
y.,. ., ayss.on are indebted to these ,us..r
| Iom,nion o Canad1 nav stands There is scarcely a
line sSos s.y history =" ' dos. mo-.
wne h. TO s and 10 sSs
have invsri.sis di.piaysd,gnai,ios which haze been
Than in .Hi. Drovneo As III. rsprsssnianyo o. our
Of Sry o Of 70 hss ~
and Of parliamentary governmen! should be thor
essS. Under such susnie aud vita Population aai
mated by such generous sentiments this province
fall to become most powerful mcnber Of the Canadian
Consderacy and tho connecting link DO
tween The eastern and western extremities Allow TO
assure you, In conclusion that both Lady Dunern
self gratefully appreciate the kind and rsndy welcome
with which have been pleased ~ greet arrival
Al tho conclusion the party inspected the palace OF
HIS Grace, aitcr which Archbishop Tncho presented
lengthy address 10 HIS Exoecnny on behalf Of tho
! Catholic clergy OF Manitoba HIS Excellenoy made u
suitable reply, after which the party visited the Arch
! bishops Cathedral and the Orphanage OF tho Gray
Nuns. This institution In Manitoba comprises about
thr.y.Iour members ave Of whom arc engaged 10 Tao
work OF tuition. They have about forty protcgds as
pupils.
ADDRESS AN INDIAN GIRL
The orphans to the number oil lorty, representing all
ages ami sizcs ranged rows facing the entrance
| AS the party entered tho orphans sang tho national
anthem aud tho viceregIi party having seated them-
selves under a canopy, itio orphan Sioux gir read
an address, beautifully written by herself Tho address
Is SO unique that give IL In full