CHAPTER IV.

Waubakosh--Making potash--Prosperous settlers--Outbreak of war of 1812--Transporting military supplies--Moode Farewell’s hotel--“Here’s to a long and moderate war”--A lieutenant’s misfortune--“Open in the King’s name”--Humors of the time--Ingenious foragers--Hidden specie--Hardships of the U. E. Loyalists 40