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FRONTIERSMEN, PIONEERS, AND SCOUTS.

In' this episode we find a very interesting trait of character in Carson. The glory of that peaceful achievement outshines any daring deed before recorded of him.

While at the fort Carson married. His bride was an Indian maiden. A daughter was born to the young hunter by this wife. The mother did not long survive. Carson determined to take his daughter to St. Louis and there give her all the advantages his

means could command. Arrangements for the journey were made as soon as possible. His route lay through his old home, which he had not seen for sixteen years. He did not know that his exploits were public property, and that his fame was universal, His old acquaintances and relatives gave him a royal welcome, and in every possible way attested their appreciation of his heroic deeds. But many changes had occurred in the sixteen years he had been away. Many of his recollections were sad, and brought tears to his eyes.

In due time he arrived at St Louis. To his great surprise he was here greeted by strangers most cordially, and by them feasted and honored in a manner quite dazzling. But his surroundings were not congenial. While he appreciated the kindness shown him, he longed for other scenes   for the freedom and excitement of a frontier life.

Carson went to St. Louis to put his daughter undet proper care, but his going was remarkably fortunate as to time. So

CARSON'S INDIAN daughter.