New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-14
o..,,,lgsrs' Tales of Adventure m
the America of 1890.

Rsrekt - re AboTigines ana eoo.SS Eer
6OsetiPS s4oa u of ' Eary american SET
west Ssd. with notes introductio1nio i IggH
&C. Z Tyr nsnxSIr Ky! XVI s Tsr Rpc con- M
r. At Sd u. sos The Arthur h O'A- =
SShy. -
-. wsu selected ana admirably
1H -. e continued IN the volumes 10"
eo..o- .-.,s.rssion with some OF the most Il
uho'. narratives o. Western traVeI In Inv
"-, q. the last century that have as 20
eAl1 -s.-,,rted therein. The years 1919 ana A01'
per- - nave been particularly prolnc OF UaN
- IN the settled and unsettled regions u
e' -. .bs former instigated by the larss
~ ,.-..,o, flowing from economic sueSS 49,
- p-itsfn and Europe, and the lat'eE y
-.,,..r spar1t o. adventure. the necessity u
..-s..rr .he differences between the Inolah
-. ga protecting the most advanced settle-
,,s ty the spirit OF scientific inYestlga-
msNN' --.,,,-,s XII contains Part II OF Faux's
n--o-.ble r)avs in America, Js19-1S2O,' with
''- .,..o,,s keenly discriminating observations
" .o,,n+rv. the people and the institutions
T-,,.as States. and Adlsrd Weloys -
=. Eo-fh America and the English setI!e-
a, illinois undertaken IN the same years
- r7.,v sna WeIby came 20 America for lie
-,oss of reporting at home on the opIorIU-
- advantages offered by this country -
.-..-s,ne settlers Faux observed with an Open
- r.netrating far below the superac4@l t'
- NJ things and his book is an ilIunll--@' ing
"a .. The whole. fair presentation OF co"a1-
.,,,s az he found them. he does not discouiase
--,slisb emigration, saying, "A nest you VIII
90 hat every where. Ike that Of the algtlllh-
= thorn within It." HIS impressions OF
-, climate. however. are far from faYolao4e'
ed ne considers Il the greatest obstacle 10 sue
e. brt not necessarily an insurmountaole one
Va gives The excellent advice 70 his hnmigra1inS
r,r1natriots 70 adapt themselves promptly 10
80 nav environment and not 20 attempt 10
-s-,s+uste their insular customs and preJuoices
pnser widely different conditions
AZ an exauple OF his many excellent tudg-
mania Of the distinguished citizens OF the Re
rutuo with whom he came in contact. may DC
r,,ss q brief extract from his pen portrait OF
Henry Clay:
NJ Cav however. Re an eloquent speaker. and
Notwithstanding the defeats have mentlohtu Ie4g
seldom fails 10 please and convince. his miho IS
sd organized that he Overconles the dlncsles "
abstruse and complicated subjects, pFaIel4lis
out the tol OF s,tII-a eTd rarid
fresping 81 one glance, connections the most re
mole ana breaking down the tranme!s OF error
ana the cobwebs OF sophistry- Wleh ne ils5s 70
spesk ne always commands attention, and almost
lWays satisfies The MIND on winch MS eio3IsA.e ~
Intended 10 operate The warmth ahQ lerES ~, ~
his feelings and the natural impetu0slty Of MS
character. which seems 10 be common 70 ths hen
tnrEiars often indeed. lead him 70 the adoption
al Opuions which not, az sll times, CONSISTENT
with the dictates Of SOUND p9ncy. anoIsA g @a
bilious and perseveri1g, his lntenu9hs are eoCS 20
ana his heart pure he is prope4led by love o.
wishes 10 attain the pinnacle OF greatness without
infringing the liberties, or marring the prosperity
q that land Of which 1t seems 10 De his glory to be
native
Mr.. welby, while making his journey with the
Gvowed purpose OF inquiring into the truth OF
80 inviting a prospect that held up by Mr.
Birfcbeok ana some others" was evidently pos
ssssed Of g predetermtnstiOn TO find it as much
less inviting as he could. This prejudice shows
itself In his judgments. where often uncon-
sciously his statements Of fact give the lie 20
MS opinions His ungallant diatribe on the
American woman is a fair example OF his gen
era attitude toward the country az large:
Light and darkness are not more opposite than
the Roman maJron and this modern female republi-
can VINO is equally oestilute OF the sedater retired
manners 50 attach hing 10 my own country women,
as Of The lively wit and fascinating manners OF the
fFehch females, thougn covered with the nnery OF
ne latter. the poor things are taught 10 believe
ueg must Or as engaging possessing forms, TOO
hoi e. al or The least possible en bon point
Brought up entirely ignorant Of every real do
nestle duty, the method taken 70 remedy this error
upon those duties is truly laughabe-they are sent
70 some cook ana cOufeet0neT as pupils 10 learn
sCohoay ana make paste. and after 8 practise IN
tsrS, eheese-cakes, DOu-bCns &c. FOR q few weeks.
are declared NJ 10 undertake the important con-
fs.nS .. VIE and mother Receiving from nature
olt little apparent warmth OF constitution. they
aeher excite interest from intrigue nor respect by
t ~ luhssuc VIZ Tues ana become completely inspid
.slesi-is Il then surprising that with minds so
prepared for tIivoiity they should be bent alone
persons which, together with their total ignorance
0sS.nesue economy Is forever bringing their hus-
Ddhos into bankruptcy
h2'her broad generalization 10 make from
Nhai ne later lets clip is solitary instance
maj came under his observation The author
Hssks MS animadversions under a pretence Of
tooa WILL stating that the urfavorabIe reports
" travellers are the best proofs OF the friendly
interest we take in their welfare and Of the
hopes We entertain OF what they may in time
become" He adds:
Ter the AnericansI soreness uron mention, n.
as e-s Is truly unreasonable for thew are s11cl
:. lay amend The man who should laugh
isTr g. Del y satire IS .eveled al curable fail1
Ne wise VII take Il IL good part
=. lar different nature are the traveIs ~
1uso II Volumes XIII 70 XVII, written bv
Ns'loars and descriptive Of journeys taken
80 tiie tTars- Mississippi region for purposas or
Hsslon and exploration Volume XIII e
l'iilt OF "A Journal OF Travels Into the Ar
- territory During tbs Year 1919 with Oc-
- observations on the Manners OF the
r..,-e--s' written by the eminent borsnist
-N' ana traveller. Thomas NuttaI. = I.
-. 80 was later for some years curator or the
e. garden and lecturer a. Harvard Col
he taken from pure love OF science
.son-. .ls'ol LED him into numerous exciting
q ss-.'+' Win me Indians. and was as prolific
ssse - q Il was Of additions TO the knowl-
No.. ne nora and fauna q the United states
e'A OF his journey was prosec,,+z .''l-'zS
r.~ A o. Ill health that would bave 5a,,...s
.- any pioneer OF coarse- g. ,., -i-el
- victim to the interrit+e-. s-- --e '-1tiioF
SO 60 IN The West at that time sr5 -
por,s went far 70 color the unfsvoralIs -
gbos..-- : aux and WeIby IN regard 10 the nm.
The oIa.. climatic conditions in America
raj souraaI' Is written in q so-,,o,.t,-.
cBs,-,-14y style that IS errag,rg g. =.