Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-10-01

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was concluded in Canada, August 10Th. He
was sentenced to three years imprisonment.
When asked why sentence should not be
passed upon him, he replied that he had
been good Indian all summer, and saved
much bloodshed, and if he had wished ne
might yet have been on the prairies. He
said he would rather be hanged at once than
imprisoned. Poundmaker was RelFs most
powerful rival in the recent disturbances IN
the Northwest. On May 26, when he had
learned of the collapse of the "rebellion' by
Middleton's camp at Battleford, at the head
of thirty of his principal braves, and sur
rendered. He was arraigned at Regina on
Monday, on the charge of treason-felony,
and has been convicted after two days trial.
Poundmaker has been described in the Can
adian papers as being the ablest Indian in
the Northwest. He is particularly fine
looking specimen of his race, being consid-
erably over six feet high, of rather small
build and singularly erect: He has an IN
telligent and rather tine-looking face, high,
prominent forehead, and a nose of the pure
ly Grecian type, while there is nothing
coarse or sensual about the lower portion OF
his face. His hands are small and delicate
in appearance, his fingers being long and
faultlessly tapered. Though pagan, he has
more than once betaayed a strong inclina-
ton to embrace Catholicism. His father
was Cree, and his mother was half-slster
to the great Blackfoot Chief, Crowfoot
His grandmother, on the side of his mother,
is said to have been Stony, and TINS IS cor
roborated by the Chiefs peculiar cast OF
countenance Poundmaker's career has, in
many respects, been remarkable one. IL
was he who accomplished peace between the
Blackfeet and Crees, hitherto hereditary
enemies. He had trouble with the Indian
Department last year, and he is not man
to quickly forget any indignity offered to
himself or his people. There is not an In
dian in the Northwest who knows the coun-
try better than Poundmaker. In 1881, when
Lord Lorne went across the plains, Pound.
maker joined the party for the purpose OF
interpreting the language of the Blackfeet
nying the party did not understand Black
feet. Johnny Saskatchewan was taken
along as guide, but between Battleford and
the crossing of the Red Deer, the half-breed
lost himself, and for the last two days Pound
maker was "guiding the guide" After
crossing the Red Deer, Poundmaker took
the Lead travelling in an almost air line to
Blackfoot Crossing, though there was no
trail, and, what was even more remarkaoie,
arranged his timetable" 80 that he hit the
best grass and water to be had just about
camping time, on every occasion.
FAyoRITE DoGs.-At this time there are
more than 1S9 distinct varieties Of the do
mestic dogs, but for convenience they are
generally classed in six grand groups, wolf
dogs, greyhounds, spaniels, hounds, mastitts
and terriers and each of these classes has
in turn, and recurringly, too, been held in
exceptional favor. The sheep dog was an
early favorite, and the European type is large
and handsome, somewhat resembling the
Newfoundland, but withoutthe beneyolence
and kindly intelligence of head that char
acterizes the latter. These two dogs have
respectively been rulers of fashion. The
great St. Bernard dog, which occupies
somewhat uncertain position, tirst became
popular at the time of the crusades, when
the devotion and intelligence of one in saw
ing the life of a knight who had taken him
to the Holy Land brought the whole breed
into immense repute, and these majestic
animals have ever since been nobly esteem
ed and frequently choice specimens have
sold for sums as high as $4,000:
The spaniel was an early Engllsh 1avorlte,
and it's elegance and beauty as we'll as It's
bright intelligence have served to maintain
it pet with those who prefer delighting the
eve to securing a material benefit. From
the spaniel to the mastiff was long step,
and vet the fashion changed very rapidly.
The mastiff has all the courage, while IN
strength, intelligence, and mildness OF dis
position it excels its near ally, the bull dog.
It is one of the largest breeds, and IS now an
expensive luxury, so that the breed IS more
fashionable than popular. Hounds OF the
various types had their reign as the sport
for which they were particularly bred was
more or less cultivated. Only mobiles were
permitted to keep the old English grey
hound, and to kill one of those animals was
felony punishable by death. When the
restriction was removed the dog became
universal de mand.
ASK THE PRIcE.-Whenever want any
thing I always ask the price of it, whether
it be new coat or shoulder OF mutton,
a pound of tea or ball of pack-string. If
that is, if l can afford it; but if not, let it
alone; for he is no wise man who pays for
a thing more than it is worth
But not only in the comforts OF food and
clothing, but in all other things, l ask the
same question for there is a price to a days
enjoyment as we'll as to joint of butchers
meat.
The spendthrift sets his heart on expen-
sive baubles, but he does not ask their
price; he is, therefore obliged to give them
his houses, his lands, his friends and his
comfort; and these are nifty tlmes more
than they are worth.
The drunkard is determined to have his
brandy and gin and his strong ale; and ne
never makes the price an object; so ne pays
for them with his wealth, his character, and
his peace-and a sad bargain he makes OF
it! 1t is the same with others.
The gamester will be rich at once, but
riches may be bought too dear; for he who
is getting money also gets the habit of risk
ing it on the turn of a card or throw of the
dice will soon bring pounds to pence: The
gamester pays for his riches with his rest,
his reputation and his happiness DO you
think, if the highwayman asked for the
price of ungodly gain he would ever COM
nit robbery? No, never! But he does
not ask the price, and foolishly gives for
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