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Although he had hitherto had no doubt} tI fit his lost child had been drowned iii tho‘ Platte river. he had always had a lurking: sinpiciun that Jean Ibiitcau uni-t ii e} bi en in some way connected with her dis-I aplwiiranco. He had never had any proof" of this. and had wished. when he met lint" mm in St. Louis, to renew his acquain— ttuieo with him, in the hope that the trap- per might let. slip uOlIIt‘iillIlg by which lie could gain some information concerning his child.

The robut‘l‘ holiad then received. aml the strange language in which it. was couched had iuzzled him at. the time. and he now admitted Ui: t nothing but Mrs. IIcuiiiiw's on iosltion could explain IIai-teau‘s W0“ 5.

u hiid been so angiy and excited, since receiving the Communication Ironi Musson. that ho had not considered the possibility ochannctte not being llartcau’s child. As soon. however, as his wife men- tioned it, supporting llf'l‘ views by such clear and uiianswcrziblo arguments, it. strt ck Iiiiii with great force. He was so vexed because this idea had not occurred to him before. and because he Iiad acted so hastily and harshly on receiving Musson‘s letter, that heoouid not speak calmly on the subject, and was unwilling to hear it mentioned.

The niisehiefliad been done, and was past remedy. He could not think of Smith mg out ii party in search of the runaways. as they would only rim the risk of being slaughtered, and his little gariison would be so weakened that it would be iiiipossl- blo to resist the attack of the Blackfeet. which might be expected at any moment.

The day was spent in hurried and anx- ious preparation, in strengthening the de- fenses oftlio post. and in getting arms and niiiuiunition in readiness for the struggle. Major Ilenniug labored as hard as any of the men. and kept away from his wife during the day, as be feared a renewal of the painful conversation of the morning.

At night be distributed an abundaan of ammunition, and caused every man who was capable of bearing arms to mount guard, telling them tluit they might expect an attack from the Black- feet before morning. The result proved .the correctness of his judgment.

The country about the fort was not favorable to Indian warfare, as it was mostly open and rolling prairie; but there was a water-course near the post, which was lined with a thick growth of cotton- woods and willows. In this cover the Blackfeet collected undiscovered by the garrison.

About .two hours Lefore the day they burst forth from their concealment. and rushed upon the fort, with savage whoops mid yells. Thanks to the vigilance of Major Ilenning, the garrison were pre- pared to meet them. and received them with a hot and rapid fire,

Foiled in their attempts to capture the post by surprise. the assailants wavered at first: but, urged on by their white leaders, they returned to the attack, and boldly swarmed up to the walls of the .fbrt.

It was an excellent thing for Major Manning and his post, that his employees were skillful. resolute and active men. who had become inured to dangers and hardships by years of exposure on the plains and in the mountains. lt' they had shown the least cowardice or lack of spirit. their enemies would have been so encouraged that they would have perse- vcrcd until their attempt succeeded. Illit not a check blanched. not a nerve quiv- ercd ; every man stood bravely up to his work; the little garrison fought with such skill .hnd energy, as to make the Indians believe that. their force was dou- ble what it was. As it was, a number of Blackfccct gained a lodgincnt within the inclosurc, from which they were only driven by the most desperate exertions.

As soon as day dawned, the savages drew off, with howls of rage and venge- ance; lut it was soon evident that their attempt was not abandoned. Taking advantage of the rolling nature of the prairie, they sheltered themselves behind its swells, and dug holes in the earth, from which they maintained such a close and constant fire upon the fort. that not one of the garrison could show himself, evithout becoming a target for their bul- lets rind arrows.

Major IIenning's forccbnd not escaped without sciitlie. One of his men had been killed. and two were severely wounded. It was a small loss, consider- ing the severity of the fight and the num- bers of their assailants; but it was a ter- rible loss at that. time and to that. little band.

Not. a fighting man could be spared from the defense of the fort for any pur- pose. Their food was brought to them, and their ammunition was prepared by those who were unable to fight. They had had no sleep during the previous night, and their labors had been very or- duous. It. was evident that exhaustion must compel them to succumb. unless the Blackfeet would soon abandon the siege. The coming night would be the time of the greatest peril, and Major Ilcnning could opt conceal the anxiety with which he awaited its approach.

CHAPTER XIII. nanr iiwaxxrca‘s OLD acnuuxnxcu.

llart Swannic made no strong endea- vors to dissuade Scarlc from his expe- dition in search of the girl whom he had econ in thcmountlins, and of information concerning the movements of the Black- feet. The old hunter well know that arguments and cntrcaties would be wast- ed on his obstinate young friend, who had “ set his head" on the project. and was hr and to follow the bent of his in- clination.

Hurt. therefore. soon fell in with the young gentle-man‘s humor, aheuldrcd his rifle, and announ'Ccd his intention of tic- companyihg‘ him.

'1 his did not exactly suit Scnrlc, whose sole ob'cct was to get a nearer view of the giril who had so taken his fancy. He preferred to pursue this object alone and in his own way. and considered llart an indenirhhlc Incnmbriuioe.

His first efforts, then. were devoted to shaking off the old hunter, or [letting rid of him in some way, which was by no means an easy thing to do. He tried several (leiicen. but only succeeded in

nppriuing Ilnrt of his purpose. and putt- ing the old fellow on the alert. At niubt tin-v rnciiini ed on the Mime crctk near which Scarlc had roamed.

Illenri liabiirdie from the clutches

of James Musson. As usual. they were to take turns during the night in watching and sleeping. Scarle's watch came in the latter part of the night, and. then he carried out a plan upon which he hurl been meditating.

Waiting until it was nearly morning. he left his companion sound asleep. “'0'” to the creek. and walked in the shalluw water down its bed for “ considerable distance. in exactly the opposite direc- tion from that which Bart would suppose him likely to take. 110 then made a circuit, and struck into the hills at a point considerably to the east of the camp where he had left his friend.

He felt some compnnctions of con- science at leaving the old hunter asleep and without a guard; but he knew tha‘ Burt was able to take care of himself, and he was bound to accomplish the purpose on which he had “ set his head." To be Continual.

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.‘IANPRL—It may be rather cnrly yet to throw over the manure piles. but we wish to improve every opportunity to im- press upon Lhosc of our readers who cul- tivate the soil, the great importance of having the manure they apply, no matter what it be. well pulverized, that it may the more readily mix with the soil and be appropriated by the plants it is intend- ed to nourish. “’9 have seen slovcnly farmers cart out into the field in planting time. green horse or cow manure, and put it into the furrows iii lumps so large and hard thnttlic roots ofthc crops would be unable to penetrate it, and a large part of it would be lost, and the crop would result in nearly or quite a. failure. These same farmers, or some of them, believe it is labor lost to throw over manure and break it up and fit it for the soil in the way we have recommended. That iftlic manure is only put into the soil and cov- ered up. the crops will some way get the good of it, iind they cannot stop to work it over. There are times, both in the spring and full. when there is little else to do, when this work can be done. If the manure iii in a barn collar or else- where under cover, it can he done storniv days, and left in a compact heap to be carted out when wanted. It has been our habit for years to have all the mnmire that is on hand in the full well worked over before the winter and covered up with mock or loam to prevent waste. Then in the spring we have the some. with that made during the winter, all carefully and faithfully worked over and made quite fine. \Vc are fully satisfied that we can afford to do this and cannot afford to use the manure without subject- ing it to this process.

Mi'1.i-'.s i'ou l“AIl.\II.\'O.~—Liulcs for fuming purposes, are in most respects perfcrublc to horses. Their power ofcn— durance is far greater. and they will per- form doubie the amount of labor in ii given time. and live on less than one Iialf the quantity of food required for a horse. They live, on I’lll average. nearly three times as long as the horse. and are aer- viccable from three years old until thirty. wliilctcn years service from a horse is rarely obtained. Another matter of im- portance is that. they are less subject to disease. Their organs of eye-Bight and hearing are rcmnrkably acute, hence they seldom sheer or become frightened, and are therefore less liable to accident.— ll'ari'anu/y Slum].

Fatuiiins IN LI'NA'I'IC Asvr.iriis.—Tlic world in general has been and isposscssed with the idea theta farmer's life is the most salutary life, and farmer‘s wives and children are provcrbially cited as speci- mens ofrobust health. Now tlietriith is, if one who dwells in the country will look around and note the farmer's wives in his vicinity, he will find there are very few specimens of healthy, strong womcp among them, but, on the contrary. they have ii broken-down. worn look. Lately, people seem to bc awakened to this fact. The predominance in numbers of farmers. their wives and children, over those of any other class. or any other two classes. in the lunatic asylum; in Michigan, has beenafriglitful revelation. Research has shown that more than one-fourth of all thelunutics iii the country are from the families of farmers and merchants—In the case of farmers this is thought to be the result of ignorance and want ofre- creation. It is this and more—much more. It is over-work. Afarmer's wife is up by daylight; in the winter. before. She has her cows to milk, her churning to do, her poultry to attend to. her garden. her cooking, and her sewing. besides her children to look after, and the dozens of other thirgii which come up in a house- hold ef small means, where every cent of outlay iii avoided. Ilcr scantnblutions are performed in haste ; she has little time to spend on her person, and none in which to read. Night finds her weary with much doing. She goes to her bed tired out, to be kept awake half the night. perhaps. by a frctful babe. From Janu- ary to December her only recreation is going to church—It may be every Sunday, it may be twice a month. Is there any wonder she becomes an inmate ofn lun- atic asylum? This is not only the case with small farmers, but there who have added acre to ncrc grudge money spent for household labor. These things seem better ordered tn the East; and as plan- tation life was in the South, a half dozen negrocs were called on to do what. is here expected of one week woman.— li/cslern EEC/tatlgt'.

If cows get ii breakfast of grass; cured of green color, with a ration of roots for health} sake. as people out applco; be- ing a couple of hours in eating it—a tri- fle of some rough fodder, like corn stalks. or early cut. “ole bay, to amuse them daring n nooning in a sunny yard—and another two hours of supper. they will do. “ Little and often" iii the old and good rule. A boast cannot measure bulk with his eye. and is willing to pay with a gratified look every time you feed him —iio matter how little. It iii of a good‘ “ hand" in It barn iflic am up brooms and curry combs.

A SUMME

vision “306mg; if

EUREKA HOUSE.

Fall Importation Compleed!

lgi’ RECENT ARRIVALS from ENG- LAND. UNITED S'l‘A'I‘ES.nnd CANA- DA. the subscriber has received ilil

Ball Importation -

IN FULL, embracing almost every article naked for, either in

DRY GOODS, HARDWARE & GROOERIES

Particular attention having been given to the selection and purchasing of these GOODS, in the MARKETS, and on the V'i'y Best fl'ei'iiis, BARGAINS will be given for CASH on Arruovuii

Cut-:Iii'r. C. C. GARDINEB. Sunimcrsidc, Nov. 26, 1868.

Axes.

A lot ofUNDERIIILL'S best AXES. (LC. GAIIDINER.

Shoes 86 Boots. An excellentassortment of BOOTS. SHOES, ltL‘llllElts and Pelt OVERSIIOES. C. C. GARDINER.

Carriage Axles.

50 sctts assorted sizes CARRIAGE AXLES, C . C. GARDINER.

Fur Caps.

A well assorted Stock ofNutrn, Otter, Denver and Seal Caps. C. C. GAHDINI-ilt.

Iron 85 gee].

10 tons best refined IRON and STEEL. C. C. GARDlNl-Ilt.

Tea. 25 clients of Congoa TEA, recently received

from London, which still defies (,‘oinpe- titioii. C. C. GARDINER .

Flour. ’

Daily expected from Montreal, a lot of stipe- rior Canada FLOUR. C. C GARDINER. Eureka House. Suinmershle, November ".1. 1868. }

FALL AND WINTER

GOODS.

' IIE Subscriber Iiaii just received. and now offers for sale a large supply of

British and Foreign

MEROHANDIZE,

comprising a large nsaortnieiitnf

nit-anti: AI‘JIB canes D R Y Gr 0 O D S .

Groceries, llnnlwm'e, Crockerywnre. and almost every article required in the coun- try.

Please call and examine.“ lllfl FITOC‘Ii will be found to (aiiiipare favorably with any in Suiiinicruido or elsewhere, and will he sold low.

A. L. ANDERSON. SLEIcannr'iz. November 3, 1868.- If

RIDES ! HIDES I I I IIE HIGHEST PRICE will be paid. in CASH, for I [l.l)ltl delivered iit flit.- ‘ EUREKA l-IOUSE‘ WAREHOUSE. C. C. GARDINI‘IR. Snmmcrside . Oct 2‘2, '68.

POWDER! roman!

10 ch3 Fl“ Guu Powder. For Sale low. JAS. L. HOLMAN.

Wholesale Warehouse. head Holinan's Wharf. Siiiuuiurriile. March ‘15-. It‘lill.

OATS.

The highest Cash price paid for Oars, delivered at the EUREKA IIousn.

C . C. GARDINER. Snniniorsiile. Jany. 7. 18th)

Oats. Oats.

THE highest price in Caro paid for Our. A. P. MILLS. Sunimcreide , Jan 21, '69.

S'I‘OVES, FARMERS BOILERS.

HE Subscriber has just received a varied assortment of the above

COOK STOVES,

with improved WATERLOO, SHOP. I‘AR- LOIt, HA L L. BEDROOM, C H U RC ll.

SCHOOL HOUSE. WM. G. STRONG, Central Bedeqne. Ott 15, '68

STOVES, STOVES.

I have just received from per Schr. Uulden Rule. a large and varied assortment of STOVES, consisting of Cooking Stoves for wood, Cooking Stoves for coal, Parlor Stoves for wood & coal, Bed Room Stoves, IIall Stoves, Shop & Oflice Stoves, Stoves for Churches and School Houses.

Waterloo (look Stoves.

HAVE just receiver] an nuortincnt of the celebrated

Waterloo Cook Stoves,

now in use.

fitnvo I’Ipo of all sizes constantly on hand.

1). ROGERS. October 29, 1868.

YARMOUTH

OOOK STOVES.

HE Snbnertber has for sale at MARGATE

a large: uuutrrtrnont of‘the above celebrated

Cook Stoves,

which he offers on Unusually Liberal Term;

Partie- vlrlilng to urchuae will do well to csll on Hi. It. W. ‘ItEMAIN, at Marnie.

or on GEORGE ANDERSON.

October 22, '60. if French River.

.8010 Leather, light weight,

One of the beltdclcriptiona of Cook Stove .

THURSDAY, MA

fireman 7' TAN if}; B BY.

HE Proprietor. of Brighton Tannery re- turn thank: to their friends find the pub- lie for the liberal patronage extended to them since their commencement in business. and would inform them that they are prepared to supply all that may favor them With their patronage with any quantity of SOLE. Nliil'l‘b‘ and HARNESS LEATHER, and CALI“ SKINS at the following prices :— ls. fid. per lb. ls. rid. “ 2s. (id. to 23. 9d. “

heavy Noitl Leather

Graincd “ 25. lid. to 2!. 8d. ” Harness “ 2s. ‘4 (Julfb'kins, 5:. (hi. to 55. each Splits, Is. (id.

All orders left with Donn do Iloouns, cornei of Queen and Grafton Streets, or at the Brighton Tannery, will be promptly attended

to. m“ Highest Price paid for Hides and

Calf Skins. MACKINNON & CO. March 18, lSGO.—2ni

MOSH} i MUSIC” MUSIC

HE Subleriber having made arrange- ments with the different manufacture of I’IANOS. CABINET ORGANS, and ME- LODEONS, in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, is prepared to forward via St. John. N. 15., to Summeraide or Charlotte- town, any of the above named articles at as low prices as can be obtained elsewhere in the United States.

I’crsonn desiring to purchase can obtain all dcsiredinferination as regards quality and price by addressing

WM. A. MUT’I‘ART, Bideford, Me. onnnns BOLH‘ITED.

Consignments iinulc to Mr. Joseph Bertram, Suniniersido, or Henry G. Wadiiiun, Esq. Charlottetown.

March 18, Isak—Om.

Administrators Notice.

LL persons having any claims against the Estate of the late Christopher Powe. of Lot 10, deceased, are requested to furnish the same duly attested, within Three calen- dar months from this date; and all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment. JOSIAH POWE , Administrator. Western Road. March 18, 151:9. 3m

HORSE SHOEING.

HE subscriber having erected it Now’

li‘orgc, iind having secured the tier» vices of Mr. AItTHMAR MiiirI-nv, is now pre- pared to execute this branch of his business in the best style. All other kinds of work done to order.

553‘“ Honor: nearly opposite Tuplln's Car-

riage Factory. JAMES LEE. Summerride, Jun 21, '69.—

Sewing Machines.

FURTHER SUPPLY of SINGERS new

style Manufacturing and Family SEW- ING MACHINES. just received. They are positively THE BEST Sewing Machines in the world for all purpose». Every tailor, every shoemaker, every family should have one.

III

JOHN HIGGINS Agent. Ch‘town. Nov. 19. '68.

SPRING FISHERIES I

IH(SI). REAT BARGAINS in BULK or BAG SAL’E, at ROll'I‘. T. IIOLMAN‘S. March lat, lBlIt).—prng 2m.

SALT! SALT! BUSH. LIVER POOL SALT,

600 Bugs do do 200 “ Fishing coarse do For anh in lots to suit purchasers, i.t prieeii to correspond. WLargolots sold at coatfnr cash. “91 JAS. L. IIOLMAN.

Wholesale Warehouse. IIolnmn’s Wharf, Siiiiinicrside. March :25, Idliil.

An Apprentice wanted at the Journal Ollice.

AMERIOAII GOODS.

HST RECEIVED from BOSTON, per

Schr. (1'1. I’iVNII'OUl),

Cases HARDWARE.

BUCRE’I‘S Si. IIItOOMS,

Barrels Glassware and Lamps,

Iloilr ’I‘Alt PAPER,

2 Dozen BUFFALO ROBES,

Pitch. 'I‘ur, Rosin and Onkuiu,

15 Boxes TOBACCO,

A axlcndld assortment HATS, CAPS

and FURS.

16 Units ROPE,

Extract Logwood, Turpentine, Varnish,

Paints, Putty, Oils, &c.

D. ROGERS.

Summersldo, Oct. 29, ’68.

COD OIL.

On Hand and for sale CHEAP, Wholesale & Retail.

Barrels Cod Oil. ’1‘. B. IIALL.

Suninicrsidc. Nov Ii, '68

STEAM POWER! I

‘IIOMAS IIALL il now Manufacturng Tlu-euhln Mnehlnon by Steam Power, at his ‘iictory, In Sumiucreide.

I III". demand for HALL'S THRESIIING MACHINES became so great, that be wan obliged last full to importu Steam Engine to enable him to supply the demand of the farmers.

.

f IIOMAS IIALL having enlarged his Machine Shop. and put In working order a Steam Engine, is now prepared to flu iill orilein intrnsted to him for liiiI celebrated TIIIQESIIING MACHINES. and all other wor .

REAT improvements have been made In

'l‘llItESIHNG MACHINES. and the uuhncribcr In now prepared to furni-Ii the VERY LATEST and MOST IMPROVED ’I‘IIIIESIIING MACHINE. with SHARING and SEPARATING GEAR.

,ARMERS who want one of the above

Machine! will do well to lend In their order: at once. The price In moderate and the terms reasonable.

RON TURNING, Wood (10., Crirts, Trucks, Sleighl. and all other work cit- ecutcd with despnteh

names "can Threshing Machine Factory.

Good reference can be given from thoro vtinhnre used the above Machines. Every Machine warranted to perform good work. TIIOMAH HALL. Sumnicnidc, Feb. 18, “lath—ti.

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Y 6, 1869.