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The Provisional Government of Nebraska Territory and the Journals of William Walker Provisional Governor of Nebraska Territory 316 Armstrong informing me that the Legislative Committee was required to meet on to-morrow, Wednesday, the 11th. Wednesday, 11.--The Committee met and was organized and rec'd a Message from the Principal Chief. Proceeded to business, and adjourned at 4 o'clock P. M. Thursday, 12.--Went to attend the session of the Legislative Committee. Passed an Act regulating the National ferry for the year '51. Several bills were introduced, read the first time and laid upon the table. Windy and tempestuous. This day the Wyandott Chiefs paid the Delawares their instalment due this year. Tuesday, 17.--To-day the Council and Legislative Committee meet in joint session to elect a Ferryman for the year 1851. Lame and decrepit as I am, I am compelled to do my own work--cut wood, make fires, and feed my stock. I cannot get one of our vagabonds to work for me, no difference how extravagant may be the wages I offer. Judge Ewing and son called upon us, and [we] had a long chat upon public business. Went to town. The Legislative Committee and Council met in joint meeting and proceeded to the election of a Ferryman, when Isaac Brown was declared duly elected. Came home much pained with my Rheumatism in my ankle. Thursday, 19.--Harriet went to Major Moseley's and bro't me some medicines. Expecting Mr Northrup to send me a sack of Flour to-day according to arrangements. M. R. W. informs me that he sent over a quantity to divers persons on this side but none for me. My curses and execrations upon the little Polliwog! There is no dependence to be placed in him. He well knows that I am crippled and helpless. Friday, 20.--Clear frosty morning. Prospect of a fair and pleasant [day]. Heard of a sack of Flour lying in the Ferry Boat. Sent for it by Jacob Charloe, whether it was mine or not. He and Isaac Muskrat cut and hauled in a quantity of wood. 317 Saturday, 21.--Clear, but warm. Jacob Charloe and [Isaac] Muskrat came and butchered a bog. 1851 FEBRUARY, 1851. From this day [Sat., Dec. 28th, 1850] till now I have been sorely afflicted with Rheumatism and Neuralgia. The Complaint in my head affecting my eyes to such a degree as to cause almost total blindness. This will account for the long hiatus in my Journal. During all this time, I was unable to read or write, in consequence of the Neuralgia affecting my sight. This was hard on me--depending upon others to read for my amusement. But I have now in some degree recovered my sight. Saturday, 8.--The Nation convened to-day upon the subject of sending a deputation to Washington City on business connected with our late treaty with the Gov't: Geo. I. Clark and Joel Walker are the delegates, John W. Gray Eyes having been dropped. Monday, 17.--An incident. Just learned that John Big-Sinew and his half brother, Smith Nichols, while riding at full speed, returning from the Northern meeting, both on one horse, were thrown against a tree and seriously injured. Tuesday, 18.--The Kansas river has about run dry; there not being water enough to float the ferry boat, and consequently no ferrying.--In the evening learned that the ferry was now passable. Saturday, 22.--Rev. B. H. Russell and Mr Dofflemeyer1 called and staid an half an hour. 1) Daniel Dofflemeyer. Governor Walker wrote the name in different ways--often Dufflemeyer. His descendants live in Kansas City, Mo., "to this day." I find the following in the History of Jackson County, Missouri, page 762: "Rev. Daniel Dofflemeyer was born in Rockingham county, Virginia, August 21, 1813, and resided there until the age of nineteen years. Then removed to Morgan county, Illinois, arriving April 1st, and there lived until the autumn of 1836. From this place he went to Van Buren county, then a territory, locating on a point near Bentonsport, where he remained until 1846. During this time, in 1842, his wife died, leaving four children, two of whom axe living. In the spring of 1846 took up his residence 318 There is to be a celebration to-day in Kansas by the Masons, Odd Fellows and Sons of Temperance. Tuesday, 25.--Cloudy and windy. Went to James Big-Tree's and appointed him a member of the Legislative Com. to supply the vacancy paused by the absence of J. M. Armstrong. Thursday, 27.--Wrote a Communication (dated 24th) -to Cist, for the Advertiser, upon Reminiscences of Olden times. Friday, 28.--The Legislative Committee, by appointment, is to meet to-day. Went to meet the Committee, but Alas! not one [other] member appeared. Saw, for the first time, W. Linville, since his return from California. MARCH, 1851. Monday, 3.--To-night at 12 o'clock Congress has to adjourn sine die. I do not think wisdom and patriotism will die with this, 31st Congress. Tho' it numbers among its members some valuable men, still there is a great deal of offal, of fungi. Such men as Root and Giddings of Ohio, Wilmot of Penna. and such ilk. But they have had their 'day,' and having had the one which providence and the current of public affairs have allotted them, they must now sink down to the level their deeds, good, or bad, has assigned them. "Ainse valle monde." in Fayette, Howard county, Mo., remaining until the fall of 1848, when he came to Kansas City. From here went to Shawnee Mission, at the same time receiving instruction from Rev. Nathan Scarritt, of the High School. This he continued until May 17th following, in the meantime, being employed as a carpenter, to oversee and do the general repairing about the institution. His next move was to California, engaged in mining, there remaining until June, 1850, when he returned to the mission. In 1851 was licensed to preach, and was sent to Wyandott Mission, where he served in connection with Rev. Scarritt, three nations, Wyandotts, Delawares and Shawnees, for a period of one year. After this, was given exclusive control of the Wyandott Mission but left Wyandott, and went to Scaine, Mississippi, being interested to have settlements begin in Kansas. In 1856 went to survey a claim, when he came in contact with Jim Lane, who set up the right to the claim. After this Mr. D. returned to Scaine, Mississippi, with his family, and in 1857 settled permanently in Kansas City. His second marriage occurred June 8, 1851, to Miss Virginia T., daughter of P. Ellington, a native of Virginia. He was among the first settlers of Platte county, Mo. By this union the family consists of six children: John T., Alice, Thomas J., Louis E., Virginia L., and Charlie." 319 Tuesday, 4.--Last evening a party from the Institution, Messrs. Dofflemeyer and Huffaker, and Miss Hester Russel, came and staid all night. The latter gentleman by some mishap got into the Kansas River and had the benefit of a cold bath. Went to town to attend the session of the Council, but to my astonishment no one [was] there except the Sheriff who informed me that they imitated the 31st Congress adjourning sine die.--So, I adjourned also. Wednesday, 5.--This day I complete my half century. Fifty years old to-day; and I now enter upon my fifty first year. Dull day at [any] rate--depressed in spirit. Wrote to Joel Walker at Washington. The Highland Mary went up the river to-day. Friday, 7.--Sent up a note to F. Cotter demanding the town Plat of Wyandott City,1 by Thos. Coon-Hawk. Mrs W. and Sophia gone on a visit to Mrs Moseley's. Warm and pleasant day. Therm. at Temperate, at 2 P. M. A Wyandott social Levee held at the Council house tonight. Saturday, 8.--Yesterday Johnny O'Bludgeon unfortunately received a severe bruise or contusion upon his foot. "Och!" said he, "but I am murther'd entirely." Screwing his face up most ruefully, [he] exclaimed, "Be me troth and I'm ruined,--sure and it's I that am hurted." Friday, 14.--Writing an Indian story for Cist's Advertiser. Sunday, 16.--I learn that our California men intend to swindle us out of our shares. Monday, 17.--St. Patrick's day. At daylight Mr Graham set out to invite my California substitute, W. Lynville, and his own, Ira Hunter, to come 1) This is another paper that I have searched for unsuccessfully for many years. The lots were about an acre in extent. 320 over to my house for a settlement. At 1 O'clock they arrived. After some Conversation with them, we discovered that it was their determination to play the villian. Though the understanding and bargain was, when they were outfitted, that on their return they were to divide with us equally, yet they would not so much as pay for their outfit; and though they came back with upwards of two thousand dollars each, yet they, in rendering an account of their gains, were guilty of moral perjury. They were not smitten down by the vengeance of Heaven as were Ananias and Sapphira before the Apostle Peter, but verily they will have their reward. Thursday, 20.--Finished my communication to Cist's Advertiser. Saturday, 22.--M. R. W. starts to-day for Cass County. Sent by him to the Post Office a Com. for CIST'S ADVERTISER. This afternoon Mr Dofflemeyer and Mr Griffin of the Institution came and put up with us intending to attend Quarterly Meeting. At night, clear and cold. Sunday, 23.--Clear and cold! A real hoar frost. Prospects of a beautiful day. My family and guests going to Church. Major Moseley called upon me on his way to Church and gave me the current news, and among these . . . . "Hung be the Heavens in black!" The bill granting to the Pacific Rail Road Company the right of way and each alternate section, which passed the Senate, was killed in the house. So goes Democracy. This may be retrograde progressive Democracy. Our folks returned from Church bringing with them Mr Knight, Sr., from Kansas, who dined with us. From him I learn that Kennedy of the Commonwealth has moved his Press from Independence to Kansas, intend- 321 ing to publish a neutral paper. Well, Democracy is on the wane in Jackson County. Monday, 24.--Clear and beautiful morning with a clear silver frost, with every indication of a beautiful day. Went over to Kansas for the first time for nearly five months. Spent some time quite agreeably with my friends, Dined with Mr Knight. Called at the Post Office; subscribed for the St. Louis Republican at $1.45, in a Club. Cheap enough in all Conscience. Came home. Tuesday, 25.--Went to attend the session of the Council. John C. McCoy commenced to-day surveying the Wyandott purchase.1 Commenced at the mouth of the Kansas. Wednesday, 26.--Finished Schoolcraft's enquiries into the Indo-American language, i. e., Wyandott. Sunday, 30.--Russel Garrett bro't my mail. News from Ohio. On the 15th inst., on the 28th Ballot, Benjamin F. Wade, of Ashtabula County, was elected U. S. Senator, having rec'd 44 votes out of 81. Good! APRIL, 1851. Sunday, 6.--0 temporal 0 mores! Oh what a biting and killing frost! This frost has done the deed for the fruit for this year of 1851. At 12 o'clock I set out for Independence. Went to John C. McCoy's and staid all night. Monday, 7.--Cloudy and misting. Rain. Went in company with J. M. McCoy to Independence to attend the session of the County Court. Arrived midst rain "noise and confusion" about the Court House. Selling at auction negroes, horses, mules, etc. Here I must be allowed to make a remark upon the characteristics of the citizens of Independence. They are the most 1) McCoy surveyed most of the Indian Reservations in what is now Kansas. He laid out and was the proprietor of the town of Westport, Mo. 322 selfish, exacting, grinding, mercenary people I ever saw in any Country, barbarian or Christian. Hospitality is an utter stranger and foreigner to them. A stranger might arrive and stay six months or a year and may form many acquaintances and be a stranger still. He will never see the inside of their dwellings unless forced there by urgent business. And it really seems that the citizens have completely imbibed the notion that they have an indefeasible claim to the money a stranger may bring with him--that he ought not to be suffered to carry away from town any money,--that it is their prescriptive right. Independence is a spoiled child! Tuesday, 8.--Attended the Council. A joint meeting of the Legislative Committee and Council was held. Committee adjourned sine die. Wednesday, 9.--Staid at home all day feeling quite unwell. Hired Russia Chop-The-Logs.1 Cloudy day. Monday, 21.--A most severe and biting frost! Farewell fruit. My Curse upon this Missouri Climate. Upper Missouri will always be subject to the drawbacks of an unstable and irregular Climate. From one extreme to another. Some winters rivaling Lapland and others mild as Louisiana, and spring varying from summer heat to zero. All this is attributed, by wise men, to the elevation or altitude and proximity to the snowy mountains. Well, there is no help for it. 1) Russia Chop-The-Logs was afterward a soldier in the Union Army. While he was away in the war the late M. B. Newman, one Cooper, and others of Wyandotte County, supposing, or hoping, that he was dead, had an administrator appointed for his estate and sold his allotment of land. When "Chop," as he was called, came home sound and well Newman & Co. hid themselves, for he was a dangerous man, especially when under the influence of intoxicating liquors. He was furious when he found that his land had been sold, and that, too, on the representation that he was dead. He chased Newman up a stairway one day and said to him, "Oh, you scoundrel! I am mad now! I go fight while you cowardly devils hide at home! Then you swear I am dead and steal my land. Oh, I am mad now! I wish fight on the other side!!" They prevented him from injuring Newman, but those concerned had to pay "Chop" for his land, and pay him well, too, to avoid serious trouble. 323 Just heard that Geo. I. Clark had arrived from Washington. Monday, 28.--Wrote to G. W. Boyd, by Russia Chop-The-Logs to let Hamilton have the Store House for $8. per month for 5 months, to keep a Grocery.1 Wednesday, 30.--A most severe, biting frost. Farewell fruit! C. B. Garrett, M. R. Walker and myself having been appointed by the Hon. Executive Council, School Examiners, we examined one applicant, Miss R. Garrett, and pronounced her competent. MAY, 1851. Thursday, 1.--Croesus! Jupiter!! What a Frost! The fruit totally destroyed. To-day Henry Norton and Hannah Hicks were partially united in the state of Matrimony by Rev. Mr Shaler. They were married without the license required by law. The marriage is clearly illegal. Friday, 2.--Just received a line from Maj. Moseley announcing his arrival last evening--and forthwith the Annuity must be paid, ready or not ready--softly, Major. Special session of the Council appointed for to-morrow. Saturday, 3.--Clear and beautiful morning. Must attend the Council. The Council fixed on Wednesday, the 7th inst., as the day for the Commencement of the Semi-Annuity payment. Got my family stores from Kauses this evening. Sunday, 4.--Wrote letters, one to M. Butler, St. Louis, and one to F. H. Hereford, Independence. Monday, 5.--Went to town--dined with Maj. Moseley, Met with C. Graham. Came home and found a Mr Lunsford, who is an applicant for the Post of Pedagogue. He seems 1) A grocery in those days is a "saloon" in our day, and in the Kansas vernacular a "j'int." 324 to have some knowledge of the Art of teaching the young "idea how to shoot." Refer'd him to F. A. Hicks, School Director. Wednesday, 7.--Examined Russell Garrett, a Candidate for School Teacher. Commenced paying out the Annuity and paid out till 2 O'clock P. M. and adjourned for the day. Thursday, 8.--Beautiful, clear morning. All nature has put on her gayest attire of "Kendal green." Closed the Annuity payment at 3 o'clock P. M. Friday, 9.--The Council in session: Gov. M. Bartley from Ohio, had an interview with the Council upon the subject of T. W. Bartley's claim upon the nation for Attorney's fees. JUNE, 1851. Monday, 2.--Finished a written report and argument against the claim of T. W. Bartley against the Wyandott nation. Went to attend the Council and there learned that Isaiah Zane was in confinement in the Jail for having stabbed James Barnett on Saturday evening. Went to see the wounded man and my prediction is, he will die, as I regard the wound mortal. Made out the pay roll for the distribution of the Commutation money. Whole number entitled to receive, 609. Tuesday, 3.--Attended a called session of the Legislative Committee. Mrs H. Walker and Harriet set out for St. Charles. They went 'board the Yawl in company with H. M. Northrup, J. Walker and Sam'l Drummond to Kansas, intending from thence to take the Steamer, St. Paul. The Council and Committee both adjourned at 5 o'clock. Saturday, 7.--Special session of the Council to-day and also of the Legislative Committee. Reported to the Council their answer to the claim of T. 325 W. Bartley as presented by Gov. M. Bartley.--It was read and with some slight amendments, adopted. Sunday, 8.--In the evening M. R. W., J. W. Gray Eyes and Mr S. Drummond called and staid a couple of hours. I have heard that there are some cases of Cholera in Kansas. May a kind providence deliver us from this scourge. Monday, 9.--To-day it is intended by the Council to bring over the National money from Kansas and I will avail myself of the opportunity of getting some provisions bro't over. Tuesday, 17.--Cloudy morning. So by order of the Council there is to be [a] convention of the Wyandott nation, convened for the purpose of determining by vote the admission or rejection of certain persons from Ohio claiming the rights of Wyandotts. By John Solomon, I have just learned that John Standingstone died last evening with cholera. This, if true, is the first cholera case in the nation this season. This day the Wyandott nation extinguished the [balance of the] Delaware debt, $16,000.00. Our domain is, therefore, paid for. Thursday, 19.--Cloudy weather. Just heard of the death of Charley Elliott1 He died, as I learn, at Bigtown's House. 1) The following facetious biographical sketch was written by Governor Walker: "'His life was gentle, and the elements -Shakespeare. "Died at the residence of Big Town, in Wyandott Territory, on Friday morning last Charles Elliott, in the 41st year of his age. He died suddenly:---and it is supposed from apoplexy. Charley, as he was familiarly called by all who knew him, was completely identified with Kansas. When he left town for a season to enjoy rural life, there was certain to be something wrong, or out of joint about town--things did not move on as smoothly as usual--something out of fix--a screw loose here and a screw out of repair there. Business did not seem to move on with that celerity and briskness that was always noticed when he was present. It has been even said that the Captains of the Steamers have noticed the difference when landing at our port. "The Counters and floors of the Coffee Houses and Groceries have remained undusted and unswept and decanters and glasses uncleaned till Charlie's return, and his smiling face once more beamed upon the hitherto, dull town. His return was certain to revive business, if a degree of stagnation happened to occur, as is frequently the case 326 He was apparently well when he came there. He died in the night, supposed from Apoplexy. Kansas has truly sustained a loss in the death of Charley. Some public demonstration ought to be made by the corporate authorities of that city. Friday, 20.--At night rain pouring, not upwards, but downwards "orfully." Saturday, 21.--A certain apology for a man named M----- recently from Cincinnati, and still more recently from New Madrid, called and sat-and-a-ah-ha and--a spoke and said--ye--es; bright boy, that chap. "Where little is given, little is required" saith a wise man. Dr. Wright called this evening:--thinks our sick out of danger. Ah Grand Dieu! des marauguan! C'est terrible. Sunday, 22.--Clear and beautiful morning. Wind from the east. Atmosphere in a more sanitary condition than yesterday. Cool and pleasant all day. The sick folks gettin some better. Mrs Garrett staid all night. Sophia gone to Kansas. Mr Miguel Otero from Mexico bro't Harriet home in his carriage from Kansas, on her return from Lexington, where she has been paying a visit to her friends. Thursday, 26.--By Mr John Moseley, we just heard of the in all the River towns. His facetious and dry humor, his ready wit was enough to dispel ennui from the most confirmed Hypochondriac. "The town Constable will not soon forget the good services rendered him in the way of advice in all doubtful questions of public duty. Charley's advice was as good as that derived from the Law Book. He was familiar with the Ordinances of the town; hence the value of his advice in all questions in Municipal law. As a faithful biographer I am bound to say that some transient person rather indiscreetly called Charley a loafer. This was a calumny. Albeit, he was, in his habits, a little Loaferish; but he was invested by dame nature with a dignity that caused him to tower 'a head and shoulders' above a wilderness of Loafers. 'Charley was a Widower and has left an only child--an interesting daughter, Mary Elliott, who succeeds to his estate and honors according to the laws of the Wyandott nation. It is but just and a due regard to truth requires that, it should be stated that, Mary is not as discreet, prudent and well behaved as she would have been had she been more mindful of the precepts and admonitions of her lamented sire. 'Stranger, tread lightly upon the sod which covers the remains of poor Charley. (Signed) "GUIZOT." 327 death of John Nofat. He is said to have died this morning of cholera. Sunday, 29.--John Williams, son of Geo. D. Williams, was committed to prison yesterday for an assault on one of the twin boys, who died from his wounds. A sad fix for John. Went down to make a call upon Major Moseley. Spent a couple of hours with him in general chit chat. JULY, 1851. Tuesday, 1.--Went to town to see what the Hon. Executive Council was doing. Two members being missing and they being the oldest, James Rankin and James Washington, the Council adjourned till Thursday. Friday, 4.--The glorious 4th spent in Kansas amongst very good company. Saturday, 12.--Cholera still raging in Independence. Tuesday, 15.--To-day John Williams will have his trial, if a Jury can be raised and the witnesses be bad. Went to town and called on Major Moseley who had just returned from a Delaware Council. From reports from Independence the scourge is performing deadly work in that place. Six more deaths on Saturday. Went up to the Council House to witness the trial of John Williams and Tyson Big-Snake. I was unexpectedly forced upon the Jury. For the want of evidence they were acquitted. Wednesday, 16.--Adam Brown and Peter Bearskin called upon me to do some writing for them. By them I learned that Charles Graham had died of Cholera, probably the 14th inst. Just as I predicted and repeatedly told him. Poor Charley! he fell as an--a victim to the god mammon. The particulars of his death have not transpired. I have since learned that he was attacked in the forenoon and died that evening. Mr Guthrie went to see him on busi- 328 ness, but when be reached there, found him in the agonies of death and [he] died a short time afterwards. I have also heard of the death of Tondee. He yesterday of the flux. Saturday, 26.--Went over to see Uncle James Rankin who has been sick for several days. Found him quite a promising convalescent. Mr J. Walker and a Mr H. A. Walter called upon us and spent some time. Several cases of cholera in Kansas. Sunday, 27.--Clear, but warm-the sun rises with a fiery and lurid glare. Went up to see Uncle James and staid till 1 o'clock P. M. Found him apparently free from disease but much weaker than he was on yesterday. Rev. Mr Scarritt preached to-day. After meeting, he and his lady came and dined with us. I then called on Mr Shaler and found him improving. Therm. 98o. Monday, 28.--I went over to see Uncle James and found him much better. Major Moseley and Joel Walker went up to attend a Council of the Delawares. Thursday, 31.--Clear and cool morning. This is the last day of July and with this month may terminate our excessive warm weather. This has truly been a dull, monotonous day; not a soul has come near us up to this hour, 5 o'clock P. M. Half of the Wyandott nation might be dead and we unconscious of the calamity. Well, well, ignorance is bliss. Within 20 minutes of 8 o'clock P. M. while I was sitting in the passage looking out upon the green, all of a sudden the yard in front became illuminated, [I] supposing upon the instant that a lighted candle was being bro't in from the kitchen, but upon looking up, a vast, brilliant illumination of a mixture of purple, crimson and yellow was looming 329 most magnificently in the South at, as near as I can recollect, about 45o above the horizon. The illumination lasted about 5 seconds and suddenly disappeared. Whether this was an Aereolite or not, I am unable to tell. About a minute after, a distant rumbling like thunder was heard in the same direction, which lasted a half minute, and gradually died away. I am certain it was not thunder, as at the time, the sky was clear and the stars twinkling all over the heavens--not a cloud was to be seen.1 AUGUST, 1851. Sunday, 3.--In the evening Rev. Mr Dofflemeyer called upon me and spent an hour in quite agreeable chat. Monday, 4.--Finished reading Dickens' latest production, "David Copperfield, the Younger." Major Moseley called to-day and staid an hour, [which we spent] in social chat. Learned by him that Mrs Cheauteau's negro, Waller, died of cholera yesterday--a truly great loss to that family. Friday, 8.--Went to Kansas. Settled with Mr Coffman, a debt due the Estate of Leonard Benvist, $26.70. Came home in the evening. This evening our folks took the Steamer 'Clara' for St. Charles. Saturday, 9.--Staid at home all day. John Johnston lost his entire family--his wife and two children, by Cholera. Our neighbors all gone to the Camp Meeting at Delaware. Sunday, 10.--Warm. In the evening Major Moseley called and staid some time. Rain, rain. John Van Metre and William Taylor, clerks to Walker Boyd & Chick, died of cholera. 1) From the year 1850 to that of 1860 such phenomena as is described here, and comets, and other strange appearances in the sky were often seen in Eastern Kentucky. People believed they were signs of approaching war. When the war commenced they were convinced that they had judged the signs aright. 330 Monday, 11.--Cloudy, and thro' the day more rain. What is this country going to come to? We shall have a pestilence. The Cholera is still carrying off its victims and other diseases will soon follow, especially those autumnal epidemics so common in this country. Tuesday, 12.--Went to town to attend the National Election. Before going into the election a proposition was submitted by John Kayrohoo, one of the Candidates for the Council, to enquire into the expediency of so Amending the Constitution as to do away with the Legislative Committee. It was, after some discussion, finally agreed to proceed with the election of members of the Council, and afterwards to elect members of a Convention to revise the Constitution. Present Incumbents Nominees. It was then proposed to proceed to the election of the members of the Legislative Committee. Agreed to. When the following men were elected: John Sarrahess, Esq. Gray Eyes, White-Crow, J. Kayrohoo and J. D. Brown. This election being disposed of, the Convention proceeded to the election of thirteen delegates to revise the Constitution. John D. Brown, Esq. Gray Eyes, M. R. Walker, White-Crow, John Sarrahess, John Kayrohoo, Towareh, Silas Armstrong, J. M. Armstrong, Michael Frost, Matt Barnett, Thomas Coon-Hawk and Isaac Brown. 13. James T. Charloe declining to be a candidate Louis Lumpey was elected Sheriff in his place. John Pipe was re-elected Sheriff. Thursday, 14.--Deacon Shaler packing up his things. 331 Moved away in the afternoon. He left the Wyandott Territory under a shade. Friday, 15.--The Anniversary of the Green Corn feast. "Time honored day," in the annals of Wyandott history. Tuesday, 19.--Clear and pleasant. Major Moseley sent a dispatch to me, requiring my attendance at the Council, and in a few minutes Uncle James Rankin sent for me to come over and see his sick family, his daughter being considered dangerous. I yielded to the call of humanity in preferment to unimportant official calls. Sunday, 31.--To-day a number of our folks set out, some for Ohio & some for Canada, viz.: R. Garrett, Mrs M. Garrett, Rebecca Garrett, M. Mudeater and several others. SEPTEMBER, 1851. Monday, 1.--Went round to visit the sick. Uncle James Rankin sinking very fast with the consumption. Tuesday, 2.--Beautiful morning. Rode out to F. A. Hicks's. Then visited the sick. Rode up to John Hicks's, Senr. [and] bo't some Beef and a Bushel of fine Peaches. Scarcely a family to be found in the Nation without some one sick. Wednesday, 3.--Issued marriage license to authorize the marriage of John B. Curley-Head to Miss Matilda Clark. Friday, 5.--Clear and warm. Went over to see Uncle James. He appears to maintain his strength and vigor in a remarkable degree. In the evening I was called upon to visit Sam'l Rankin who is also taken down. I went over and found him in a high fever. Staid with him till after midnight. Unusually warm night. Saturday, 6.--Went over in the evening to see Uncle James and family. Found Sam'l some better. | ||||||
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