Quincy Whig in Quincy, Illinois

Harrowing frontier scene in early New England conflicts

The narrative recalls a North Yarmouth 1718 raid during the French War. Indians attack a Greely home, murder the family, and burn the dwelling. A hunter and his loyal mastiff later track the assailants through thick woods, finding a dropped scalp and Ruth’s heritage as the dog leads to renewed pursuit. The tale closes with tension for next week. The Mexico section follows, discussing Vera Cruz fortifications, yellow fever, and observations on Mexican agriculture and society.