with the

Red-men, and to tell them that he desires to trade with them--to

exchange

hatchets, and guns, and blankets for furs."

This declaration interested the two chiefs greatly, and

after a good deal of discussion they agreed to take advantage

of Joe Blunt's offer; and appoint him as a

deputy to the court of their enemies. Having arranged

these matters to their satisfaction, Cameron bestowed a

red flag and a blue surtout with brass buttons on each