. The historic pageant of Fort Fairfield and the Aroostook Valley. Elliss History of Fort Fairtield (The Russells come on horseback.) CharactersMichael RussellPhebe Russell, his wifeYear-old child 26 Michael Russell.—Hero we are, a nice clearing and springwater near by. Phebe Russell.—Its the best weve seen. You build the-shelter and Ill prepare the supper. (James Fitzherbert and family arrive in ox-cart.) Characters James Fitzherbert Bridget Fitzherbeit, his wife Two sons Michael Russell.—AVelcome, stranger, welcome to thesel)arts. Glad to have you with us. James Pltzherbert.—Thanks, neighbor
. The historic pageant of Fort Fairfield and the Aroostook Valley. Elliss History of Fort Fairtield (The Russells come on horseback.) CharactersMichael RussellPhebe Russell, his wifeYear-old child 26 Michael Russell.—Hero we are, a nice clearing and springwater near by. Phebe Russell.—Its the best weve seen. You build the-shelter and Ill prepare the supper. (James Fitzherbert and family arrive in ox-cart.) Characters James Fitzherbert Bridget Fitzherbeit, his wife Two sons Michael Russell.—AVelcome, stranger, welcome to thesel)arts. Glad to have you with us. James Pltzherbert.—Thanks, neighbor, thanks. We shallnot be so lonely here. (John Dorsey and wife come up the river in a canoe.) Characters John Dorsey Hannah Dorsey, his wife Small boy Michael Russell.—Another stranger, welcome. There isa good clearing just above. John Dorsey.—Thanks for your kind welcome. Wellsoon have quite a settlement here. EPISODE III 1838-1842 After the war of 1812, the British claimed the whole ofthe upper part of the vast valley of the St. John. They de- 27. iiiaiided nil the- laiul above the -iGtli tlegree of north latitude,which ii;elud:d a>)out one-third of what was supposed to bethe territory of Maine. The question in dispute Avas referredto William, King of Netherlands, and he decided in favor of aline which the treaty did not indicate, and of which neitherof the parties had thoughl. Tlie people of Maine were indig-nant at this decision. The national government, anxious toavoid war, generously olfered Maine a million acres of landin JMichigan in exchange for the territory she would thus offer was declined and prolonged negotiations territory in dispute became the prey of plunderers. Iheregion of the Aroostook river was robbed of its most valuabletimber. The State legislature in secret session authorizedSheriff Strickland to raise a force of volunteers, drive off thetrespassers, and seize their teams. The command was placedunder (a])tain Stover Rh
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