Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 5, 1877, Page 11

A NG | seme ssp. 88 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY. AUGUST 5, 1877—-SIXTEEN PAGEs, 65 YEARS AGO. History of the First Riot that Occurred in Chicago. Massacre of the Garrison and Settlers by Communist- ic Indians, A Graphic Description of the Way in Which the Rioters Were Received. They Were First Temporized With, and Afterwards Fired Upon. With Some Incidents of the War of 1812. The following interesting account of the Chi- cago massacre is taken from the second number of the Chicago Yagazine for April, 1857, a copy of this scarce periodical having been kindly fur- nished by Chapin, the antiquarian bookseller, corner of Madison and Dearborn streets: The history of the massacre of Chicago, which makes up the main partof this chapter, was published in 1836 in the Narrative by Mrs. John H. Kinzie, and the same was trausierred to her work entitled “Wau-bun,” which was pub- lished in 1856. “Wau-bun” is an in- teresting book of nearly 500 paces, devoted to the Early Day in the Northwest, —‘‘Wau-bun” being the Indian term for carly day. It contains many lively and graphic sketches of Western incidents ana pioneer life, with minute sketches of family Bistory connected with Mr. Kinz'e’s residence in Chicago. One of the important features of this work is the full history of the massacre and the preceding events. We are, of course, indebt- ed to the narrative in “*Wau-bun” for most of the facts which we bave used as public history. Much of the contents of the book relating to these events arc intensely interesting, but, as they are the property of the authoress, it would be improper for us to extract from it for these pages. The Narrative, with little variation, has been transferred into Brown’s ‘‘ History of Illi- nois,”? and to the “Western Annals,” and has also been made the croundwork of the popular tales by Maj. Richardson entitled ‘‘ Hardscrab- ble ” and “* Wau-non-gee.” During the period of eight years, from the erection of the United States fort, in 1804 to 1812, when it was destroyed, there are but few incidents to attract our attention. John Kinzie kept up his trading station, and a company of United States troops continued to occupy the fort. Indians, a few Canadians, and Americans, traders and soldiers,—constituted the mass of population. The trading-station made it at all times the resort of the Indians. There were but five houses outside of the fort. One of these was that belonzing to Mr. Kinzie, upon * the North Side, opposite the fort, the first house in Chicago, the view of which we have already publisheé. On the same side of the river, west of this, was the residence of Ouilmette, a Frenchman in the employ of Mr. Kinzie. And further up the river, on the present locality vf the east eud of the Chicago & Galena Rail- ‘oad freight-house, on Wolcott street, was a small log cabin, the residence of Burns, a dis- charged soldier. On the southside of the river, tn addition to the fort, was the United States factory, the place for conducting the business of the fort, the intercourse witn the Indians, and the storage of goods, and was also called the Indian Agency House. ‘This building is seen in the view of the old firt of 1804, at the right of the picture and west of the fort. ‘There was also asmall house on the lake shore south of the fort, occupied by Mr. Lee, the owner of the South Branch farm, called Lee’s. place, where the first massacre of the whites occurred on the th of April, 1812. To understand properly the history of these times, it is necessary that we also understand the location and condition of the Indian popu- lation in this vicinity. It should be remembered that Chicego then was far removed from the American scttlements. Ohio was the most Western State, and contained but’ little over 200,000 inhabitants. White settlements west of Ohio, properly, there were none, other than thuseclustering abouta fort or an Indian trading- post, such as Fort Wayne, Detroit, or Caicago. Scattered over this section of the country, of which Chicago would then have represented the centre, were different tribes of Indians, occupy- ing the same territory they had occupied for ages before any white man had set hisfoot upon their shores. We have beiore given the locality of the tribes of tne Northwest. It should be re- membered that the Pottawatomies were the Chicago Indians. The Miamis were their Rear neighbors at the south. The Winnebagoes Joined them on the north, and occupied the re- gion of the Rock River. The Sauks and Foxes on the north and west, and the Kickapoos at the south, were knuwn as the Indians with whom sommunication was had by the trade of the Nation at Chicago. The villages or bands of she Pottawatomies were at the Calumet. Des- s, Geneva Lake (since calied Big Foot }, on Fox River, near Aursza; Au Sable Creek, west of Joliet; or the Exnkakee, and in the St. Joseph country, 22st cf the Iake. At pains. convenient for brnting und fisbing the indian bands congregated, acd made what local habitations they hed. AS THE LEADERS OR REPRESENTATIVES: vWf the Indian population, there have been sanded dowu to us the names of many wominent Chiefs, and other Indian charac- srs, associated with the names of our alities and towns, and perpetuated in heir historical sketches. While they had every ~huaracteristic of the wild natives, many of whom Were treacherous and debased in every sense to the level of the savage life, and spurned all at- tempts at civilization, there were among them, and especially the Chiefs, some of the best speci- mens of uncultivated men. ‘fhey were men of native integrity, whose word and honor might be trusted to any extent. They were strong and ‘unchangcable in their attachments, and perhaps as implacable in their resentments. They were finely formed physically, tall, straieht, mus- cular, food featured, aad fine specimens intel- Tectually and outwardly; keen and quick to perceive, and sound in their judgments, yet wild 4s the native deer. Among the distinguished Tadian characters of these primitive days were @ number who in some. way were connected With the events of the massacre. Tney had met Mr. Kinzie in social and business relations, and their intercourse had always been of the most ‘arecable nature. Their rank and native die sity had always beon respected, and their laws of integrity, hospitality, aud intercourse ob- served. Therefore, the leading Indians were Strongly attached to Mr. Kinzie and his family. Perhaps at the head ot the these prominent Indian characters we should place the name of “Black Partridee.” His Indian name was Muck-ketay Pe-nay. He was the head Chief of the Pottawatomies, and the leader of the Au Sable band, whose village was upon the Au Sable Creek. He was a conspicuous character. naturally constituted for a leader, finely forined, and dignified in his bearing. He was a mau of excellent qualities, and fully deserved the terin applied to him by one who had reason to meas- ure well bis kindness,—a “good Indian.” He Was cver the friend of the Americans, and, as far as he could, influenced his tribe accord- ingly. From the Americans he received amedal asa token of respect and friendship. He was, of course, the friend of Mr. Kiuzic, and it was throuch his influence, mainly, anc personal vigilance, that the family of Mr. binzi fe Were saved from destruction. 1i¢ was the friend in diszuise who, st the time of the massacre, saved the life of Mrs. Helm, Mr. Kinzie’s step~ dauzhter, rescuing her from the hands of a Young savage who was about to plunge 4 toma- hawk into her skull. He is the Chief mentioned by Capt. Heald as the negotiator at the eurren- Geratter the battre at the sandhills. Wau-ban-see, Chief of the Fox River band, located. near’ Aurora, was auother ‘good Indian,” and every war a fine specimen of the race. He assisted “Black Partridge” atter the Taassacre in restraining the hostilities of the Tnuians, and in preserving Mr. Kinzie’s family. in addition to-the City of Chicago, in the Rorthmestern Nn, eaRarestera, ion, is named from him, “* Win-ne-meg,” or_“Catfish,” was - other distinguished Pottawatomie Chieti Was the bearer of dispatches from Gen. Huil ordering Capt. Heald to evacuate the fort: He felt cieat ‘solicitude for the safety of the gar- rison and the protection of Mr. Kinzie, with Whom he was on the best of terms. The sug- gestions which he made, bad they been heeded, might have saved the garrison, , ‘To-pe-ne-be™ was the head Chief of the St. Joseph band. Among this band there had been fora Jong time 2 trading station and an old French trader. “Mr. Kinzie had been a resident among them beiore his removal to Chicago, Therefore, when these friendly Indians learned of the perf of une settlement at Chicago, “ To- Perne-be.” with his Land, hastened to the relict Kis, and under their cl Mr. K Was removed to St. Josenh te SaereS ae ae «, Ke-po-tah’! was another of the St. Chiefs, who was also here as the friend Ot she Americans, at the time of the massacre. He, tov, a “good Indian.” ‘To his “friends fn need,” he proved himself a ‘friend indeed.” He was the chief protector of Mr. Kiuzie’s family on their removal from Chicago to St. Joseph, and from there to Detroit. Alter their arrival at this latter place. he continued to man- ifest the same friendly interest in their wellare, He was ona visit to Mrs. Kinzie when Gen. Harrison arrived and reocenpied Detroit. Gen. Harrison and Ke-po-tuh were guests of Mrs. ‘inzie at the same tine. SOME OTHE t INDIAN CHARACTERS: of that day should be mentioned in this con- nection. One was Maunk-suck,” “Biz Foot,” whose home was at Lake Geneva, Wis., after whom a tract of land near by, calied iz-Foot Prairie, was named. He was not associated with the events of the massacre. * Pe-so-tum,” a Chief of the Calumet band, the murderer of Capt. Wells, was a hostile Lu dian, and of the same ciuss were “ Wau-be-ne- mah,” of the illiuis River; ** Wau-non-ze Calumet Chief, and others, whose in the massacre will be found fully de “ Wau-bun,”” iw e half-reeds living with ladian wives, and fully recognized as tnembers of the Indian tribes. Robison was not at Chicago at the time of the massacre, beins employed by Mr. Burnett, the trader of St. Joseph. “When Capt. Heald’ was in danger of being taken from St. Joseph py the Indians, he and his lady were conveyed to Mackinaw in a canoe vaddled by Robinson and his wife. At Robinson’s home in St. Joseph, Mrs. Helm and her parents were kindly cared tor for many montus. Kobiuson aiterwards became a Chief, He is well known to the citizens of Chictgo, and now resides on the Desplaines, on a tract of land reserved for him bythe Government. Bully Caldwell was a noted character inthe earty times of Chicaro. He was a Chief of the Pottawatomie tribe. He it was whose tact aud timely presence on the day of the massacre, saved the lives of the Kinzie family. [He was catled w-fa-nash,?” or “Englishman,” and through his influence, and that of Robiuson, and Shau-bee-nay, it is sup- posed that the Potawatomies and Winmebagoes were kept from another outbreak, at the close of the war, in 1816. Billy Caldwell remained in Chicago alter it became atown, The Sau-ga- nash Hotel, a popular public resort for 3 nuin- ber of years. from 1832, was named fron him. A large tract of land northwest. of the city, desiemated on the maps as Caldwell’s Reservation, is tand d- by the Government for him. - He is ibed as a natural gentleman, well educat- ed, fine looking, witty. “He lived after the style of civilized life. He was also in the emplovment of Mr. Kinzie, asa trader. His family are now residents of Canada. Both Biily Caldwell and Robinson will require further notice in the prog- ress of our history. ‘The garrison stationed here in_1S12 numbered about seventy-iive men, many of whom were in- ctticient soldiers. ‘The officers in command were Capt. Heatd, Lieut. Helm, son-in-law of Mr. Kinzie, and Ensizn Ronan,—the two latter young men, and Dr. Van Voorhees, Surzcon, Between the Indians and the troops there liad usually been a good understanding. Hos- tilities bad been prevalent for a ar or two among the Western Indians. It was also known that some of the Indiaus near Chicago bad been with “ Tecum- the,” and been cugaged in the battle.of Tippe- canoe. The Pottawatomie Chiefs went yearly to Malden, Canada, where they were accustomed to receive presents from the British Government as rewards for their friendship. Both the Win- nebavos and Pottawatomies, however, were sup- posed to beon the most amicable terms with the Americans, and with the troops at this station. For ashort time previous to the declaration of war with Great Britain, which was made on the 19th of June, 1812, there were signs of dis- satisfaction apparent to all who were not lulled into se-urity. The first transaction to break the repose of years, and the first scene of bloodshea to be recorded on the pages of this history, ts the murder of the family of Mr. White, on Lee’s place. This occurred on the 7th of April, 1812, four months previous to the massacre of the soldiers. Lee’s place was a farm lying on both sides of the South Branch of the Chicazu River, about four miles from its mouth, and a little above the present outlet of tne caual. It was afterwards known as_* Hardscrabbie,” and under this mame described in one of Maj. Richardson’s noyels. Thehouse stood upon the western bank of the river. It was occupied by Mr, White and_ three other persons, two men and a boy, einployed to cultivate the farm. On the afternoon of the 7th of April a company of ten or twelve Indians, painted and dressed as warriors, entered the house, and, according to their custom, silently seated themselves. Their appearance ‘aroused the suspicion of 2 Frenchman, one of the hired men, who declared that he & did not like their looxs, that. ther were none of their Indiaus, for he knew by their paint that they were not Pottawatomics.”” Anotlicr of the men a discharged soldier, told the boy that they “ had better try to get away,” and ‘advised him totollow aud “do what he saw him do.” TOWARDS NIGHT, THE SOLDIER. for the purpose of stealing away, walked leis- urely to the river, where Were two canoes. To one of the Indians, who inquired where he was going, he pointed towards the haystack, and made signs as if he was going to feed the cattle. Tne boy took one of the canocs and he the other, and crossed the river. Making a show of gathering up the cattle and feeding them, uatil they gained a circuit and were screened by the stacks, they ran for the woods, which were near by, and then hastened to the fort as fast as possible. They had gone but'a short distance when they heard the report of two gaus, discharged, as they supposed, at their two remaining com- panions. ‘They hastened on through the belt of timber skirting the east side of the South Branch, until they came to the river opposite the residenve of Mr. Burns, This stood on the North Side, near where Wolcott street now is. Here they halted to give the alarm, and then ran tothe fort. Learning that the Burns fam- ily were in peril, the gallant young Ensign Ronan volunteered, with a party of five or six soldiers, to remove them to the fort. They ascended the river from the fort to Mr. Burns’ residence in a scow, and, taking Mrs. Burns and an infant child but two days old, on a bed, they conveyed her and the other members of the family safely to the fort. Jn the afternoon of the same day a party of soldiers and a corporal had left the fort for the purpose of hunting and fishing. They had gone hp the South Branch, and were about two miles above Lee's place, when the intelligence of the attack reached the fort. The commanding officer ordered a2 cannon to be fired to warn them of their danger. They understood the signal—the ominous meaning of that gun bocth- ing over the prairies in the darkness of night. They put out their torches, and in their canoes passed down the river as silently as possible. ‘At Lee’s place they stopped to warn the sup- posed inmates of their danger, as indicated by the signal gua from the fort. ‘Truly the still- ness of death reigned around. Groping their way toward the Louse, and leaping over the in- closure, the corporal accidentally placed his hands upon the dead body of a mau, and. al- though startled by the discovery he soon ascer- tained by the sense of tonet that the man had en killed and scalped. . eethis a conclusive evidence that Indians had done thedeed. A faithful dog guarded the Jifelcss remains of his master. uickly and silently the corporal and his svldicrs returned to thelr canocs and embarked, procecding cau- tiously down the river. Toney were unmolested, and reached the fort about 11 o'clock at night. fe nest morning a volunteer company of Sol- erhi diers and citizens started for Lee's place to as- in the fate of those who remained there. Tire bodies of Mr. White and the Frenchman were found. Mr. W. had been shot twice and stabbed in eleven places. The Frenchman lay, sealped and mutilated, as the ;corporal_had dis- covered him, the dog still cuarding his rematu: bodies Were conveyed to the fort and ou its vicinity. was ascertained soon after that the mur- ace belonged toa party of Winnebagocs from who came into the neighborhood Rock Riv f wre design of “taking some white Sie te Se vg thelr intention had Been, Ning The people st Lce’s, to vrocee art eaiver, and coming upon the settlers unawares, inurder all outside the Fort. These consisted of a few discharged soldiers and come families of half-breeas. The warning gun from the fort admonished the savages that they were discovered, and they forthwith retreated. ‘This enabled the soldiers t0 escape and pats down he river unmolested. 2 ¢ ‘After this the little settlement lived in a con- stant state of alarm. ‘The inhabitants took pos- session of tho Agency — house, where they intrenched themselves. This is the building ‘seen at the right, in the view of the fort of 1804. 1t stood in the p'alr west of the fort. near the present site of tne light-house. It was a log building, having 2 hall through the middle, ‘and a room on each side. Pinzzas in front and rear extended the whole length of the house. ‘hese were planked upiorprotection, port holes cut through, and awatch kept nightly. They supposed the In- dians were still lurking about. On one occa- sion two soldiers on patrol SURPRISED A PARTY OF INDIANS inthe pasture adjoining the Esplanade. One of the soldiers tired upon the Indians, who threw a tomahawk which struck a wagon near by. The sentinel from the block-house fired, and with cffect,as appeared from marks of blood upon the trail. Soon after the Indians broke into the inclo- sure to steal horses, but finding none, they commenced slaughtering the sheep, which, being frightened, fied toward tne furt. Tis alarmed the garrison, who pursued the In- dians, but they succeeded in making their es- cape. Thus was the way prepared for the great calamity which came speedily upou them, On the 7th of August, ISL, * Win-ne-nes,” or Catfish, as he was called, a distinguised 2 tawatomie Chief, arrived at_ this port from De- troit, bringing dispatches from Gen. Hull for Capt. Heala. These dispatches contained the first announcement they had received of war be- ing declared between the United States and Great Britain; of Hull’s arrival with his army at Detroit; and the capture of the post at Mack- the British. This dispatch contained nal orders to Capt. Heald to evacuate and in that event to distribute all the United States property in the fort and factory among the Indians in’ the neighborhood, Hay- < * Win-nt ought ‘Mr. John Kinzie, was residing at the fort. He informed Mr. Kin- ziv that he was ‘acquainted with the contents of the dispatches, an wished to know if it was the intention of the coi uate fort.“ Win-ne-me: 2 ha step, believing that as the garrison was ‘ell supplied with prov ‘and ammunition, ‘would. be better to remain until they could re- ceive reinforcements. 11, however, they de- termined to leave, he hoped they would do so immediately before the Indians, whose hostil feelings were apparent, and throush whose ter- the ritory they must puss, shoud be aware of their Uesizn and prepare to attacl them. Capt. Heald was imme in- iurmed or the old ludian’s adv He replied that be intended to evacuate the fort, according to the orders. received; and did not justified in leaving until ne had collected ans and distributed the property asdirect- Win-ne-meg” suggested that they should utand leave the property tobe take: ssession of by the Indians, and thus t: would be able to make their retreat while the Ind were engaged in dividing the spoils. Mi ie seconded this advice, but, unhanpi- ly, 1t met with no favor from the commanding officer. Thus, through the suldierly pride of the commander, and his religiously adh iz to the military rele to obey orders, were the i: son. and unprotected inhabitants doomed to de- struction. Withovt holding a council of war, as was ex- pected, the order for evacuation was read the next morning on parade. There had been some il-teeling between the Captain aud one of his junior offivers, Ensign Rouan. ‘This ofliver was ayoung man, ‘but high-spirited and overbear- ing, though braveand generous. As no council of war was called, the jumor olficers waited in and remonstrated with him, ne outi molestation, that the Indiaos were’ known to be hostile, mznifesting their friendly fecli to one family only, that of Mr. Kiuzie, who had gained their {reudshtp in intercourse witn them as trader. That as the detachment was in~ cuipbered by women and children, their prog- ress would necessarily be slow. That among the troops were many who were snperannuated and invalids, and therefore incapable of: defense in open field. "They therefore advised that the garrison remain‘ ant fortify themselves as strongly as possible. Capt. Heald urged in response’ bis special or- ders, general. instructions, want of provi and his confideuce in the. eee prof of the Indians. The officers sullenly acquiese in the decision of their commander, viewing the removal as ALMOST CERTAIN DESTRUCTION. Dissatisfaction was also manifested by the sol- dicrs, amounting to little Jess than insubordi- nation; some of them even venturiug to remon- strate with the Captain. mong the Indians were increasing indica- s of nostility. Sometimes they entered the in defiance of the sentinels, and made their y even to the quarters of the commander, as an expression of defiance. It is supposed by this that an attempt upon the fort bad been tion f contemplated; for outside the great- est agitation prevailed. Crowds of In- aians were rapidly assembling, and. old Chiefs moved around with the utmost con- cern, as if striving to stay the impetuosity of the Young men. The squaws and children rushed madly about, screaming and yelling, as if ponscious of some impending evil. But dis- turbance for the time was suppressed. Yet Cpt. Heald continued to have faith in the friendliness of the natives, and still believed be haul gained their good will so.as to insure the ety of his command on their march to Fort yne. With the inhabitants there were sad forebodings. Gloom was spread over every countenance. Hach nicht they sought rest with aloud upon their spiritsdarker than the shades of night,—the suadow of the coming events. Each morn they rose to find that daylight only revealed more vividly the reality” of their dreadiul condition—a condition —_ from which they coula not be shielded by the darkness of night, nor be relieved ny the cheerful light of day, nor balmy influence of summer morn. . We who know how blessed it is, ina calm August morning, to sit by the shore of our beautiful lake and upon its waters, grand and sublime in repose. as well as when rolling in conflict with the storms, can oniy imagine how terribly sad was the con- dition and the hearts of our predeccesors when in’ those calm mornings of August, 1812, weighed down by fearful iorebodings of butchery atid massacre from the savage foe, they could find neither hope nor consolation from the be- nin influences of Nature. ;On the 12th a council was held with the In- dians, who bad assembled from the neighboring villages. Capt. Heald was the only person rep- resenting the military who attended the council. ‘The other officers declined accompanying him. Mr. Kinzie, whom all the Indians regarded with favor, participated with Capt. Heald in the council. When they had assenbled with crowds of savages upon the Esplanade, the young oi- ficers in the fort—having learned that the Indians intended to murder the whitcs in council, and then rush upon the fort—took command of the hiock-houses, Which raked the ground where the council was held, opened the port-holes, and winted the loaded cannon upon the assembly. [his, it is supposed, saved the lives of the Waites who were then assembled. : The commander iaformed the Indians of his intention to distribute among them on the fol- lowing day the goods stored in the factory, with the ammunition and provisions of the gurrison. He requested an escort of Pottawatomics to Hort Wayne, promising them a liberal reward ypon arriving there, in addition to the presents they were about to receive. The savages assent- di to these propusitions with much promptness and apparent sinezrity. Kinzic, who well understood the Indian qnaracter, informed Capt. Heald of the treach- erous state of affairs,and of the dangerous ground on which he stood, and of the impoiicy of furnishing arms for the enemy to use against bim ina murderous attack. On the next day (the 13th) the goods, coneisting of blankets, broadcloths, calicues, cte., distributed ac- gording to promise. At night the liquor was carried through tbe: sallyport on the north side of the palisades. ‘The heads of the barrels were knocked in and the tiquor poured into the river. The ammunition was also destroyed, the extra muskets broken, the shot, flints, and’ the frag- incnts thrown into the well. The liquor and {ammunition in the possession of Mr. Kinzie was deposited in the same manner. - While this work pf destruction was going’ on, the Indians, sus- pecting it, crept up, serpentlike, near the scene And along the opposite shore, became aware of she deception that was being practiced upon them. So large was the quantity of liquor poured into the river that the water tasted of it and the atmosphere was redolent with its odor. ‘They had reasonably supposed this distribution of property to include the arms, ammunition, and liquors, the last beiaz more highly prized ‘by them than all the other presents they hoped to receive. This artifice very much enraged ‘them, deepening still further the hostile state of feeling. On the 1ith Capt. Wells, a relative of Capt. ‘Heald, arrived from Fort Wayne ‘of fifteen friendly Miami Indians ‘Wayne he bad heard ot the order ‘uation of the fort, and, realizing t THE DANGER OF TIE COMMAND in marching through the territory of the hostile ‘Pottawatomies, he had hastened ‘to the relief of jhis relative, and to dissuade him from ieavin; ‘the fort. But he arrived too late. Steps hat been taken which could not be retrieved, and ‘which rendered the future occupancy of the fort yas dangerous and impracticable as their re- ‘moval. ; , Another council with the Indians, held on the day of Capt. Wells’ arrival, left no doubt as to ithe determined hostility of the Indians. They i were loud in their murinurs aud threats. Tier expressed great indiguation at the destruction of the liquor ard. ammunition, In the evening after this council, “Black Partridge,” a con- splenous Chief, who had ever been the friend of the Americans, entered the quarters of the cam- mander, and, deliveringa medal he had received for his - faithfulness, sala, ““T have long ‘worn this medal as a token of mutual friendsnip. Our young men are re- solved to imbrue their hands fn the blood of the whites. Icannot rest them, and I will not wear a token of peace while‘I am compelled to act as an enemy.” Evidence was not wanting toshaw that the little pand of whites were doomed to destruction. Bat there was no way for retreat. Therefore they prepared to leave the fortification which had sheltered them thus far, but which at best could protect them only a few days longer. Incumbered ag they were with women and children, and sick and en- feebled soldiers, their march must necessarily be a fatiguing one, even it unmolestea. Every- thing not deemed an absolute necessity had been given to the Indians or destroyed. Of ainmunition they had but twenty-five rounds, and a smail box of cartridges in onc of the bag gage-wagous. ‘The 15th of August was theday fixed upon for leaving the post. The day dawned with all the beauty of an August morn, and the rising sun never shone more brightly upon the placid waters of Lake Michigan. Early in the morning Mr. Kinzie received a Aispatch from “To-pe-ue-be,”” sayme that the promised escorts were already plotting for the destruction of the troops. He advised Mr. Kinzie, who had resolved upon accompanying the detachment, to remain with bis family. They were placed by To-pe-ne-be in a boat, under the charge of some friendly Indians, with a view of their thus being conveyed to St. Joserh. This party consisted of Mrs. Kinzie, four children, their nurse (this person’s name was Josette, who was afterwards Mrs. Jean Bap- tiste Beaubien, wife of Maj.-Gen. Beaubien,of this city), a clerk of Mr. Kinzie’s, two servants, and the boatmen, or voyageurs, with Indians as pro- tectors. They were to proveed alung the south- ern shore of the lake to St. Joseph. Mr. Kin- zie declined accompanying them, as he hoped bis preseuce inight atford some’ protection to the detachment, and To-pe-ne-be assured bim that the Indiaus would -not molest. his buat. But hardly had the family reached the fake be- fore the triendly To-pe-ne-be sent another mes- sage tu them to remain, Jolin Il. Kinzie, one of the old residents, but at that time between Tand 8 of age, was one of the four children in this hoat. He recollects very distinctly every incident of the terrible massacre. He saw the troops as they left the fort in martial array, and watched their course alouz the sands of the beach. He witnessed the first discharze of the murderous volley from the treacherous Indians, which was poured into the ranks of the troops. It was a simultaneous dischdrge, the flash, like a ball of fire, and the smoke rolling up.a murky cloud in the clear air. The coutlict which followed, the confusion and alarm, the ing and flight of horses, the whooping of the Indians, and the yells of their women and children, are parts’ of the scene yet distinctly remembered, aiter a period of forty-five years. At 9 o'clock the troops left the fort to the solemn notes. of the dead match. They were hardly out of the inclosure when the Indians commenced shooting aud butchering the cattle. The troops proceeded without molestation until they caine toa range of sand hills, about, abalf aimile south of the present location of the roundhouse belonging to the Illinois Central Railroad. Here the Pottawatomics defiled to the right, leaving the sand hills between them and the Americans. Suddenly a volley from the Indian muskets belind the eandy barricades was poured upon them. The troops formed and charged up the bank, an aged suldier of 70 falling just as they reached its height. 3 THE CONFLICT SOON BECAME GENERAL. The Miamis fed at the first fire, notwithstand- ine the efforts of Capt. Wells to prevent it. Their Chief, riding up to the Pottawatomies, brandished his tomahawk, charged tpem with treachery, and declared he would be the first to head a party toreturn and punish them. He then turned his horse and galloved away. ‘The Americans fought with desperation, but were obliged to surrender after the loss of nearly two-thirds of their number. The Indians agreed to spare their lives, and the women and children, and to deliver them up at some British post unless they were ransomed by the traders. After the capitulation, however, the Indians pretended that this arrangement didnot include the sick and wounded, and a terrible scene en- sued, Twelve children belonging to the whites were tomahawked by one young savage. Capt. Wellseecing this, determined to avenge their death, and rode off rapidly for the encampment of the Indians ou the Chicago River, west of the fort, where they had left their squaws and children. He was pursued by several Indians, who killed his horse and disabled him.“ Win- pe-meg” and ‘ Wau-ban-see” endeavored to sarc his life, but were unsuccessful. ‘ Pee-so- tum” stabbed him inthe back, ‘Yhe heart of Capt. Wells was taken out, and cut in pieces, and distributed among the tribes. (Brown’s “History of Ilinois.”) Mr. J. H. zie re- members seeing the bead of Capt. Wells carried about among the Indians, and nis mutilated re- mains lying in a most horrible condition upon the lake-shore. Mrs. Helm, a step-daughter of Mr. Kinzic, was wounded in the shoulder by a tomahawk which had been aimed at her head. While straggling with the savage, ale was rescued byan unkuown frieud, who, in disguise, conveyed her to the Jake as if he would drown her, and whom she then discovered to be “ Black Partridge.” Sup- ported by him and another Indian, who held the scalp of Capt. Wells in his other hand, she was led toward the Pottawatomie encainpment. on the Chicago’River. Here she was treater with great kindness by the Wife of * Waun-bee-nce-- mab.” While “here an infuriated squaw seized a stablefork and commenced tor- turing one of the wounded _ prisoners. With a delicacy of feeling scarcely to have been expected under such cireumstances ‘ Wau-bec- nee-inah” stretched a mat across two poles between ner and this dreadful scene, but it could not shut out the groans and cries of the sufferers. Many of the women displayed uncommon bravery and presence of mind. The wife of Sergt. Holt was mounted on a fine horse. The Indians wished to obtain it, and pursued her, striking at her with the buts of their guns, in order to dismount her. She, however, defended herself with a sword, and not only injured their guns by her blows, but also wounded them. Coming up to her the second time, they captured her, but. so pleased were they with her warrior deportment that they treated her with great kindness until she was restored to her friends by an Indiav trader.. Mrs. Heald. recciyed sev- en wounds. . The Indians, desirous of obtain- ing the horse she rode, aimed so as to disable the rider without injuring the animal. She was saved from instant death by the interposition of one of Mr. Kinzie’s clerks, directed by “Mrs. Kinzie. He gave arulefor her ransom, and promised ten bottles of whisky when’ they should reach their village. Licut. flelm was twice wounded and taken risoner. but was afterwards removed by some riendly Indian to the Au Sable, and from thence'to St. Louis, ‘where ne was liberated through the agency of the late ‘Thomas Forsyth, Esq., a half-brother of Mr. Kinzie. Ensign Ronan and Dr. Van Voorhees fell in the carly part of the battle. Mr. Kinzie’s family, who remained in the bout, were carefully guard- oa by “Kee-po-tah” and another Indian. On the THIRD DAY APTER THE MASSACRE they were sent to St. Joseph's ina boat. Here they remained under the protection of“ To-pe- ne-be” until the next November. They were then taken to Detroit and delivered to the Brit ish commander as prisoners of war, Capt. Heaid and his wife were sent to St. Joseph's the day following the engagement. The remainder of the prisoners were distributed among the various Pottawatomic sctttements along the banks of the illluois, Wabash, Rock River, and Milwauke Most of them remained in captivity until the following year, but were treated with far more kindness than they expected. The official report of Capt. Heald, dated Pittsbure, Oct. 23, 1812, is con- tained in Niles’ Weekly Register of Nov. 7, vol- ume ill, page 155. It varies in sume particu- lars, though in nothing material, from the docu- ments used for the sketch. Probably he wrote in part from memory: “On the 9th of August I received orders from Gen. Hullto evacuate the post ana proceed with) my command to Detroit, leaving it at my discretion ‘to dispose of the public property as I thought proper. The neighbor- ing Indians got the information as carly asI did, and came from all quarters to receive the goods in the factory store, which they under- stood were to be given to them. On the 13th. Capt. Wells, of Fort Wayne, arrived with about thirty Miamis for the purpose of escorting us in, by the request of Gen. Hull.. On the 14th I delivered the Indians all the goods in the fac- tory-store, and a considerable quantity of pro- visions which we could not take away with us. The surplus arms and ammunition I thought proper to destroy, fearing they would make bad use of it if: put in their possession. Ialso destroyed all the liquor on band-soon after they beean to assemble. The collection was unusually large for that place, but they conducted [theméclyes] with the strictest propriety till after 1 left the fort. On the 15th, at 9 a. m., we commenced our march. A of the Miamis were detached in front, the remainder in onrrear as guards, under the direction of Capt. Wells. The situa- tion of the country rendered it necessary for us tu take tne beach, with the lake on our left anda bigh bank on our right, at about 100 yards distance. We proceeded about a mile and a balf, when ft was discovered the Indians were prepared to attack us from behind the bank. Timmediately marched up the the top of the bank, ? et es WHEN THE ACTION COMMENCED: after fring one round we charred, ard the Ind ans gave way in front-and joined those on our flanks. In about fifteen minutes they got pos- session he all our Phi ‘provisions, and baz- gage of every. description, and, finding the Misamis did not assist us, I drew off the few men that I. had left and took — possession of a small elevation in the open prairie and out of shot of the bank or any other cover. The Indians did not follow me, but assembied in a body on the top of the bank, and after some consultation among themselves made signs for me to approach them. I ad- vanced towards them alone, and was met by one of the Pottawatomie Chiefs called the Black- bird, with an interpreter. After shaking hands he requested me to surrender, promising to spare the lives of all the prisoners. Ona few moments’ consideration I concluded it would be the most rudent to — compl: with his requests though 1 did not put entire confidence in his promise. After delivering up our arms, we were taken back to their encampment near the fort and distributed among the different tribes. “The next morning they set fire to tne fort and. left the place, taking the prisoners with them. Their, number of warriors was between 400 and 500, nlostly of the Pottawatomic Nation, and their loss, from the best information I could get, was about fifteen. Our strength was fifty- four regulars and twelve militia, out of whith twenty-six regulara and all the militia were killed in the action, two women and twelve children, Ensign George Ronan and Dr. Isaac Van Voorhees, of my company, with Capt. Wells, of Fort Wayne, are, to my reat sorrow, numbered among thedead. Licut. rena T. Helm, with twenty-five non-commis- sioned officers and privates and eleven women and children, were prisoners when we sepa- rated. “Mrs. Heald and myself were taken to the mouth of the River St. Joseph, and, being both badiy wounded, were permitted to reside with Mr. Burnet, an ‘Indian trader. In a few days after our arrival there the Indians all went off to take Fort Wayne, and in their absence 1 en- oe a Frenchman to take us to Mackinaw y Water, where I gave myself np as @ prisoner of war with one of my Sergeants. ‘the com- manding officer, Capt. Roberts, offered me every assistance in his power to render our situation comfortable while we remained there, and to enable us to proceed on our journey. To bim I fave my parole of honor, and reported myself to Col.” Proctor, who gave us a passaze to Bul- falo; from that place 1 came by the way of Presque Isle, and arrived her yesterday.” Capt. (subsequently Major) Heald, his wife and family, settled in the County ot St. Charles, Mo., after the war, about 1817, where he died about fifteen years since. He was respected and beloved by his acquaintances. His health was impaired from the wounds he received. Mrs. Heald, who suvrived him, was a daughter of the late Col. Samuel Wells, of the same county, one of the prominent men in Kentucky Ree to and during the war. Capt. William Wayne Wells, who was killed in the battle, we suppose to have been a brother of Col. Samuel Wells, for some years a prisoner, and adopted amongst the Miami Indians. Consequently he was uncle to Mrs. Heald, though in Indian fasb- ion he called her sister. : ‘Niies’ Register of a late date also contains a letter from Walter Jordan, a non-commissioned officer of the regular troops stationed at Fort Wayne, who it seems accumpanied Capt. Wells to Chicago, though we find no mention. made byany other authority of any white person being with him. 1t is addressed to his wife in Alleghany County, New York, and dated Fort Wayne, Oct. 19, 1812, TWO MONTHS AFTER THE MASSACRE. Asarelic of the times, and having some inter- est peculiar to itself and not for any reliable contribution made by it to history, we publish pie jetter in the language of the pioneer sol- ier: “T take my pen to inform you that I am well, after along and perilous journey through the Indian country. Capt. Wells, myself, and a hundred friendly Indians left Fort Wayne the ist. of August to escort Capt. Heald from Fort Chicago, as he was in danger of being captured by the British. Orders. had been given to abandon that fort and retreat to Fort Wayne, a distance of 150 miles. We reached Fort Chica- go ou the 14th of August, and on the 15th we prepared for an immediate msreb,. burning all that we could not fetch with us. On the 15th at 8 o'clock we commenced our march with our small force, which consisted of Capt. Wells, mayeelt and 100 Confute Indians; Capt. Heald’s 100 men, ten women, and twenty children—in all 232. We had marched half-a-mile when we were attacked by 600 Kickay and Winnebago Indians. In the moment of trial our Confute escort joined the savage enemy. Our contest fusted ten minutes, when every man, woman, and child was killed, except fifteen. Thanks he to God, I was one of those who escaped. First. they shot the feather off my cap, next the epaulet from my shoulder, and then the handle from my sword. I then surrendered to four eavage rascals. The Confute Chief, taking me by the hand and apeaking English, said: ‘Jordan, I know you You gave me tobacco at Fort Wayne. “We won't Kill you; but come and see what we will do with your. Captain.’ So, leading me to where poor Wells Jay, they cut off his head and put it on a long pole, while another took out his heart, and di- yided itamong the Chiefs, and ate it up raw. Then they scalped te slain, and stripped the prisoners, and gathered in a ring with us fifteen poor wretches in the middle. They had nearly fell out about the divide, but my old Chief, the “White Kaccoon,” holding me’ fast, they made the divide and departed to their towns. They tied me hard and fast the first night and placed aguard over me. I laid down and slept sound- ly until morning, for i was tired. in the morn- ing they untied me and set_ me parching corn at which I_worked atteutively until night. They said if I would stay and not run away, that they would make a Chief of me, butif I would ‘attempt to run away they would catch me and burn me alive. I amused them with a fine story in order to gain their confidence, and fortunately made my escape from them on the 19th of August, and took one of their best horses to carry me, being seven days in the wilderness. I waa joyfully received on the 26th at Wayne. On the 28th they at- tacked the fort and blockaded it. until the 16th of September, when we were relieved by Gen. Harrison.” ‘NEARLY TWO YEARS APTER the massacre there was a statement made in Niles! Register of the soldiers captured by the Indians, giving their names and by whom and at what time ransomed. ‘According to this statemeut the persons were treated with creat barbarity, having been al- lowed scarce suflicient food to sustain Ite. Several of them died in captivity, some from privation and hardsbip, and others by the scalp- ing-knife and tomahawk, ‘The massacre of Chicago was among the earliest important events of the West con- nected with the late war with Great Britain. While the Indians were preparing for the de- struction of the garrison and the little settle- ments around the fortat Chicago, the British were at the same time investing Detroit. Gen. Brock, the British Commander, had arrived at Malden on the 13th of August, joining Gen. Proctor, who had previously commanded the little squad of British in that part of the then Western frontier. On the 14th they appeared at Sandwich, opposite Detroit, acd erected their Datteries overlooking the latter place. On the 15th, the-day of the massacre at Chicago. the British Commander summoned Gen. Hull to surrender, which be absolutely refused to do. But on the next day, the 16th, without striking a blow, the American Commander-in-Chiel surrendered the Town of Detroit and Ter- ritory of Michigan, with 1,400 American troops. The judgement which the American people passed upon that transaction is well known. [t should be remembered, in justification of Gen. }Tull, that he had not been sustained by the War Department of the Government as 2 General in that situation should have beco. The Depart- ment took no steps to inform him of the decta- ration of war, and bis vessels and army supplics were exposed and captured by the Canadians be- fore he had knowledge that war had been de- clared. In consequence of these informalities he felt himself too feebly sustained to risk a conflict even on the defensive. Thus fell simultaneously into the bands of the enemy, atid to some extent to the revengeful savages, these two important points in the West, Detroit and Chicago. ‘The little band who had surrendered to the Indians at Chicago found no release from cap- tivity, except to be delivered as prisoners of war to the conquering British at Mackinaw or Detroit. Fort Wayne was yet held by the gar- rison of American troops. Had Capt. Heald by an earlier movement been enated to gain that post in safety, he would have ten safe and would have -cousiderably strengtkened the command there, The. whole Northwest was in. the hands - of the British, except Fort Wayne and Fort Harrison. on the Wabash, a little above Vincennes. The Indians who had been engaged in the fight at Chicazo were soon drawn off. in company with other hos- tile tribes, for an attack on Fort Wayne. THEY INVESTED THAT FORT on the 28th of August, closing it acairist all in- tercourse till the 16th of September, when it was relieved by the force under Gen. Harrison, by bis live of operations from the Maumee. Gen. OD, then Governor of ite Berth west Territory, had been appointe Genera] in’ the iy of the nited States in. August. The fall of these posts had roused the peopte throughout the West to the most effective resistance. Their most formidable foes were the Indians, excited to hostilities by British intrigues and bribes. En- gaged in efforts to wipe out the diserace of the Hist etents rege Cal RM. Johnson, Gen. ins, Us a as ane ty apt. Z. Taylor, and Gov. Edwards, On the 10th of September following, an at- tack was made on Fort Harrison, ‘which was then commanded by Capt. Taylor, afterwards General, the hero of the. Mexican war and late President. The fort was gal- lantly defended, “though the garrison was very. weak, and the Indians withdrew. Goy. Edwards. of Illinois, was engaged in rais- ing troops for operations along the Mlincis River,who were to co-operate with the forces on the Wabash. The white population of this State was then in the southwestern part, clus~ tering around the old settlements of Kaskaskia, ‘abokis, Edwardsville, etc. The troops raised for this purpose were called Ranzers. Some of the * INinois Heroes” were engazed in this ex- pedition, among them the Hon. John Reynolds, of Belleville, styled the “Old Ranger."? Col. Russell was the commander of the United States division of the troops in this detachment. At was not the'lot of this part of the army to reap much from the fleldof glory. The Indians had the prudence to keep out of the way. The Most that was accomplished was thedéstruction of some Indian villages aud their stores of pro- vistors along the Dlinols and Sangamon Rivera. Failing to meet with the expedition under Gen. Hopkins, from the Wabash, this party returned and were disbanded. Gen. Harrison. prosecuted’ the war on the Maumee and’ the region around Lake Erie with vitor. {n September, 1813, Com- moore Perry gained his celebrated victory on Lake Eric, and soon after the American forces crossed the lake and landed at Malden, which bad been deserted by the British army. On the 20th Harrison arrived at Sandwich, and Gen. McArthur took possession at Detroit, as the British army had done more than a year before, without firing a gun. Thus was the Northwest restoreil again fo the possession of the Ameri< cans. Soon after, at the battle of the Thames, Tecumthe was Killed, and the Indians were completely subdued. Mr. Kinzic and bis family, ‘who have had a leading place in the interest of the reader through this sketch, were removed from St. Joseph to Detroit, and, Mr. Kinzie being sur- rendered to the commander as a prisoner of war, his family were permitted to reside there. For much of the time he was separated from his family, kept in confinement in the eastern part of Canada, with a view of sending him to En- giand. When the British were conquered he was released. Ot what was passing at Chicago during the war we know little: The Indians de- stroyed all the buildings that were previously erected here, excepting Mr. Kinzie’s house. This was occupied by 2 Frenchman, who kept ‘up the Indian trade at this point. When Mr. Kinzie returned in 1816, he re-entered upon possession of his homestead and: re-vpened his trade with the Indians. It was not until four Years after the massacre, when the troops re- tured to this post, that the bones of those who had fallen on Aug. 15, 1812, were collected. and uried. Eee eee THE GRAND JURY ANO THE COUNTY HOS- PITAL. To'the Eaitor of The Tribune. Cmareaco. Aug. 4.—Tiwo or three items which have appeared in your issues of the last week having set me in s somewhat unsatisfactory light, I beg that you will allow mea little space to explain. Early last week I was visited partly in a pro- fessional and partly in a friendly way by a geo- tleman whom I had never before seen or known of. Our conversation turning upon Hospital matters, I did not attempt to con- ceal my disgust for much that was going on about me, but which I was powerless to remedy. After I had so expressed myself £was made aware of his semi-official positionasa Grand Juror. Not to repeat the whole conversation, the subject of Grand Jury investigations in general, and the difficulty of obtaining legal evidence to convict was broached,—as also that of past 5, junketing- trips. which have consisted principally of samp- ling the liquor supplies and of a free lunch. Our interview closed by my agreeing, if so de- sired, to mect a select few of the jury privately, since I disliked the notoriety which such inves- tigations usually confer. imagine, then, my surprise at belng called before the whole jury and sworn. I at once saw that the puminer element was present in sufficient numbers'to protect its own, and the sequel has only justified my conclusion. How- ever, Iimade a short statement and answered all questions to the best of my knowle ‘knowledge which they knew to be sutiiciently exact. The burden of my testimony was, that the chief source of all the trouble was to be recognized in the power that corrupt olitical and similar influence was al- lowed to exert; that just so long as the present system of administration prevailed the best interests of the institution would suffer; that while a single employecould secure or maintain his position by political fafluence and not oy merit, a most serious blot on the reputation of the institution existed; that this species of nepotism was rather the rule than the exception; and -that all. of the present abuses Were not to be charsed to the Warden. since, in my humble estimation; he was often powerless to effect that which, under other circumstances, he would regard as imperative. T also stated that when a nurse could boast. that neither the Doctors nor the Warden could me him out, complaint was simply farcical. While adducing a few fllustrations from the present condition of the place, without referring to the past, I did not,as reported, complain that the patients were neglected. But I will say now, in this connection, that a passive attention to the welfare of the suffering may assume the roportions of an active neglect, and that with- in my memory more than one protest has been entered against the former, and without avail. ‘And, finally, I wish to protest against the summary disposition of the whole matter, since my evidence stands, and must stand, ‘uoim- peached, Dan O'Hara and Col. Cleary to the contrary notwithstanding. If a calm, dispas- sionate statement of facts fs ever worth any- thing, especially when devoid of any personal prejudice sgainst those whom it concerns, [ think euch a statement worthy of attention by the body which chose to cai! for it. RoswEcy Park, M. D., Resident physician. THE ANSWER. To the Editor of The Tribune. Cutcaco, Aug. 4.—In Tux Taipone of 24 inst. is the following paragraph: “All the thir- ty-six candidates for the diploma of school- mistress have been rejected at Foix for inabil- ity to solve the following problem: Two per- zon employed in a shop have different salaries, together amounting to 4,400f. per annum. The first spends two-thirds of her salary, and the second three-fourths. Their joint savings amount 1,310f.1 year. What is the salary of each? Will you be good enough to inform these candidates through your columns (they no doubt all read Tus Tripune) that the first arty ects 2,520f., and spends two-thirds, which 1, , and saves S1Uf, The other one gets 1,880f.,spends three-fourths, which is1,410, and: saves 470f. The amount saved by each, viz, 8408. and $70L, mnakes the bear WinttaMs. ——— TO THE LONELY LAD WITH THE LONG LOCKS. Somnirates there the young man with soul go de- anch, Who never ta himself hath ejaculated. **By Jove! I'll bortow 35 cents and have my bair cut short?" ‘Whose heart ‘s ne'er fluttered a reproach As some tonsorin} palace he has neared, After racning ‘his fingers through his tangled Jocks all day? If euch there be. gaze on him twice: ‘To him, no doubt. some stern ukase ‘Has been iesned from the authoritative seat, Whick, and which only, keeps the horse-clippe from his dandrutfy caput. ‘'To-be-pitied youth, thine allotted lot és bard: Baned Tay the band, who no more call thee pard; Known not of those who Amaryllis ticar, With charming hosts of beauteuus maidens near; Unnoticed by the rigntcons ranctuary-throng Who aid the choir to swell the Sabbath son; Ignored by all who style and comfort know, ‘And walk that way while tarrying here below: Thou, ere the whitligig of time ball roll Another year, shall yote thyself a fool, Shall ebave thy heud, and be no more among: The fonely score unkempt, untonored, avd—un- 1 b—z. Catcaco, Aug, 3, 1877. Not on tho Bin. London Society. How plesant are composure and social pres- ence of mind! For a general imperturbability B——is deservedly celebrated. At a-icading provincial theatre, where he had the entree to the stage, he was conversing with the pleasing actress who was to open the play, and was already seated at the inevitable table. The con- ‘yersation was interesting. Suddenly thecurtain rose, aud revealed B— tothe audience. He. of course, rushed away, in the conventional fashion, pursued by the yells of the gallery and the not-even-attempted-to-be suppressed oath of the stage manager. Nothingof the kind. He rose deliberately, and, with a low bow,—he was in evening costume,—said: “I shall let Sir Charles know of your arrival. Good-by. Au revoir!” Amazing composure! Of course there Was some speculation as to what had become of gE and, in som actor did not apy lose name was not on the bill; wonder why the gentlemanly again. THE GAME OF CHESS CHESS DIRECTORY. Catcaco Curas|Cuvz—Nos. 63 and 65 Wash- ington street, Caicaco CuEss| AssoctaTion—Henrle?’s Cafe, 174 Enst Madison| street. Chess players meet daily at the Tremont House (Exchange) and a ‘Sherman House (Basement). All communications intended forthis department: should be addressed. to Tax Tausons, and indorsed. “Chess.” ‘TO C)RRESPONDENTS. "4S. L. M.,” cify.—The No: in the list of solu- tions published lat week shonld have been 85. "4 Correct solution to Enigma No. 86 received from W. H. gton, O. R. Benjamin, J. H Campbell, E. Burbé, C, W. Clark, and E.R. By city; Kt, Turner| il.; A.D. Berry, Princeton, TH; Chess Claby Malcom, Ia.; J. A. Greenill, Chinton; Is. : 4% Correct solution to Problem No. 86 receved from W. H. Ovington, 0. R. Benjamin, J. H. Campbell, E. Barbe, C. W. Clark, L. Gehrk E.R. B.. and ${ L. M., city: Kt. Tamer, Ul A.B. Berry, Princeton, Til; Chess Club, Malcom, Te; J. 4. Greenhill, Clinton, Is. ; ; : ENIGMA NO. 88, - ar xa # TER HARRY BOARDMAN. {Second beat two-mover in Centennial Tourney.) whit } Black, King at QR? | King at 4 Queen atQRa kat K aq Kook at R Ba}. K at KS" Bishop at KB Bimop at QRe Katght at Q2 ight ath B2 Kuighvat QR KalghestO Ktaq Reeees | RRaEA Pawn atQB4; pied ‘White to play and mate in two moves, PROBLEM NO. 88 BY ME. ©. EB. BENJAMIN, CHICAGO. {Black : ae 2 @ 8 6 nw ae vA esi aa ig Tih go Co. White. ; White to play and mate in four moves. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO. 86. white. | White. - LR kes! 2.-Mates according! ly. INTERNATIONAL TOURNEY, A correspondence tournament, United States va. Great Britain, has been arranged, and play com- menced. Many strong players on bath sides of the Atlantic have ‘entered the lists, and the contest promises to be interesting. Following are the re- spective teams, as paired: Guat BRiTarx. J, Allen ARAMA A AARP AAAS A ARAMA AAS ARS “A Cums: Cesronr.”—The Lebanon Heralé: proposes, in response to a general desire, to issue, under the above title, a volume containing all the competing problems in its Iate Silver Cup Chess ° Problem Toarney (one hundred and five in number.) ' ‘Tne book will ‘be printed on tinted paperand bound incloth. Price, $1, post-paid. As It will be sold : only by subscription the names of those desiring | copies should be eent in at once, that the size of the edition may be properly regulated. ‘The money need not be sent until the book is Saag deliv- } ery. Address R. L. 0. White &Co., Publishers, P. 0. Lock-Box A, Levanon, Tenn. H BLACKBURNE VS. ZUKERTORT, As noted last week, the match between the abov players, after two games had been plsyed, w: postponed, probably antil antumn. We give belo the second game. tad * zh Sc Boe tH cites: tone ct takes KE : Boys B takes P RK PoBs i x Ba BtoB? } u 3 PwQs A 1: 3 Keto KS + & a BtioBs 14. + Castles L 3 Bones X 3 A7P takes P Qiskeor BY 1B.. wes 18..Ktto Rts 19..K to Q2. 19..Kt takea B 20..Q Rta Qaa FOES, 2108 taken Be fakes B Zkwys Bioua Agios Pto BS ch 25..B takes P 25..P takes B ch 28..KtoB2 28..QU B7cR 27..R to KZ 27..Qw Ba Bgegr Bugweers 30. 0 Re oq SRB 31..Qt0Qs. 31..Q to Kea : easy Beaks tal # oK + ‘H..Bto kee t takes P 35.-R BT oq Kes 38.-8 takes K Kt fone Shoes takes P 3. ‘Biatee BP gees | RRB tolts wha Rto K B7 diseh ‘White—Mm, AyDrxssgx. ; Black—-Ma. DUvExsxx. ] Ka |+sB to K 4 q Z.REwOQBS tOB4 wBE MGBre take: P wis toR4 wut takes P castles woge te) wKts wes, -PwukS toKrs fw K 9q Ktwx2 -Bto RS. to Kts takes P tog Kent Recogz ka Keto +toBéch takes Kt Eda Scan ae Bene takes It ‘White mates tn four moves. : (a) Played by Mr. Steinite with mmch succes, : but otherwise it doce not appear to be a prowperoad defense. f cae aePeTe sth move wae not ouly ee: a ite’s 17th move ct & vesed b Certainly hia pecied bey Sesires by Mx. patenes jon looks very menacing. A Pec) This very remarkable move not only pars lyzes what is more obviously threatened, viz.z.Q > takes Kt, but completely commands the board. / ‘White, mm fact, wins in every variation,—i¥esh- minster Papers. H A FAREWELL. ‘Twas in the plessant month of Jane, renee iy glowed te silvery moon et ow Avar o'er the cherished scene. ‘The wandering zephyre brought perfume i nt dower, And bore the sweets ot every bloom, ‘That decks the sylvan bower. Beneath the hawthorn’s spreading boughs, ‘That shade the murmuring stream, ‘We breathed our fond, endearing rows Ta Love's enchanting dream. ‘Too soon the parting bours flew ‘Those cherished ties to sever; + ‘Too soon we breathed our last adieo— Our last farewell forever: zaited Dac. 10, 1375, Wo. Be) ! j