Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-11

down. and gazing at the mixture of civilization and barbarism about them, Frontenac entered the room, and soon all were engaged with hearty appe- ties at their evening meal They talked freely of the plans for the fur trade that La Salle hoped to be able to build up. Frontenac, as a sort of partner in the enterprise, offered ad- vice and gave his views frankly on all subjects discussed. A knock at the door and servant entered to announce that the members of the superior council were awaiting the governors pleasure to begin the business of the meeting. Frontenac had called for the reading of the dis patches that had arrived on the Saint Honore" and the transaction of other important business. Tonti and La Salle accordingly withdrew and the governor passed to the council cham Der. The relation of his wrongs to his friends had tended to arouse the irri- liability that was so prominent a char acteristic of the man. On entering tho room cloud gathered on his brow, as he saw all the members of the council seated about large table engaged in earnest conversation. No one stirred as he appeared, and it was only after his angry look that they seemed to nd ,ry1H arose, some of them reluctantly enough, and bowed, remaining stand Ing until he had taken his seat.
 How now, messieurs! he ex- claimed, "do you proceed with the councils business without waiting for it's chief and president?" Then not pausing for reply, he seated himself at the head of the table, having the bishop on his right hand and the in. tendant on his left, and directed them to proceed to business.
 Duchesneau accordingly broke the seal bearing the royal impression, and handed it to the secretary to read. All listened eagerly to learn what mes sages the king sent to the chief officers of his colony. The first portion, deal- ing with matters pertaining to the state, was attended to with respect full interest, but it was not until the latter part was reached, which touched upon the various disputes between gov- ernor and intendant in which each member of the council had taken sides, that the interest became intense.
 'M le Comte de Frontenac," read the secretary. i've are surprised to learn all the new troubles and dissensions that have occurred in our country of New France. more especially since we have clearly and strongly given you to under stand that your sole care should be to maintain harmony and peace among all our subjects dwelling therein. We have | examined with care the contents of all ! the dispatches which you have written us during the last year, and as the mat ters of which they treat are sufficiently ample. including dissensions almost uni- | versal among those whose duty 1t is to preserve harmony in the country under your command, we have weighed both | sides and have this only to say to you: I Consider well that, if it is any advantage CT any satisfaction to you that We should be satisfied with your services, it is nec- | essary that you change entirely the con- duct which you have hitherto pursued"
 During the reading Duchesneaus face gleamed with pleasure, while that portion of the council that sided. with him (Auteuil the attorney general, Villiray and Tilly) exchanged glancea of hearty satisfaction. Frontenac's
 wrath was greatly augmented at thL!
 public rebuke from the king, but h' only commanded in sharp tone that
 the secretary proceed with the reading "As for you. NJ. rIntendant, we have ex
 an,ined all the letters, papers and memo ] rials that you sent us: and though Ii ! appear by the letters of NJ. de Frontenat that this conduct leaves something to b' desired. there is assuredly far more tt blame in yours than in his. As to what you say concerning his violence. his trade ! with the Indians. and in general all that [ you allege against him, We have writer him 2 warming already. But since in tn. | midst of your complaints yoI say many things which are without foundation, ol | which are TO concern of yours. it is diff. cult to believe that you act in the spirit | we utnidllus litdI ls say. WHIT | out interest and without prejudice. Ii { [ change does not appear in your conduct before next year, we shall keep you nc longer in office.
 l, It was now the turn of Frontenat and his adherents, who constituted g majority cf the council. to rejoice The governor smiled scornfully as he saw the color mount on Duchesneau' face during the reading of this sharr reproof.
 The next business taken up was the reading of the draft of a resolution passed at the previous meeting of the council, which had been made out in terms agreeable to the governor.
 See that it be writ well and faiI upon the records" said Erontenac Then turning to Duchesneau, he con- tinued: '-If M rIntendent's hand is steady enough, he can sign it now
 Duchesneau still smarting under the kings message. and dislikirs the tone of the governor. which amounted to a command. replied:
 If the council permit, I and the sec retsry will withdraw into the adjo:l- ing room where we can examine it ia peace and enter it in proper form" :