Philip Seymour, or, Pioneer life in Richland County, Ohio
page: (TitlePage) [View Page (TitlePage) ]a r' i . ,. t, 's . 1 FOUNDED ON FACTS BY REV. -JAMES . Ys ~ W AtUTHOR OF "TPIkh' TMIRE$SSEP SEAMAN,9" MANSFlIO PURIS 11 ED BY R. BRINI 14)FI W1ERA11 STEAM P1WS. PI 1i . PHILIP SEYMOUR, OR OHIO. I I + 'r si 1 + c i r 3 -, ey t r 3 ,- ".; r ,r . "., _, = _ : " -_. = page: (Illustration) [View Page (Illustration) ] [Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by Brinkerhoff & Day, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Ohio.] T~ 6 page: -5[View Page -5] fj , r ' , . ' *f ,af J f l _ ( _ Y r Q~~r' y .{ S "'4"* l i4'r' ' , .' x +. ,i ' t - 4y + ^ 1 ~' st t +f ;ftvt " 't-' Y"}h ftc , +_. S f ,4 '4;n\ X 0J{ " %f lI- '4 l Y( ' ' ? r ; v £ " " ' "' Yzn ,' [ (' - PA jT 4 ! 4 _ z It , . { " " , '- f y! ( ,V fir' , ' , Toll !, i " g r , ,, : i . F" .), .xt e ,sJ ., r , 4 . ' ,, ;j. _.. , " -_s _ ;' V ,,, INTRODUCTI2 The year 181constitited an important ris s in the io r of Ohio. The war of this period, opened to ems tio s.nd enterprise, the great area west' 6the Alle es. The ai-mies st out to battle with Indians ad other" ofs,fo e banksa of the Wabash, theIllinois, the Detrotth e4 t Miami of the Lakes, and other rivers, opened forobsevatiod, attractive scenes for settlement. Ohio particularly, at this period, was looked 'upon as the garden of the West, Prior tos the war but few setttments. had been made in the North-Western region: but as soon as peace was made, a coxitinual tide of emigration was seen moving westward. At the period of the opening of on narrative, the territory now comprised in Richla~nd Ahland, and Morarw counties, was almost an unbroken wilderness. Th present .h}i-rng City of Mansfield then contained only two or three }cabins and a couple of block houses, which were erected in the tonth of September of this year. There was also a cabin on the Barkdoll farm, and a block house at Beams now C bell') mill., There *ere few farms opened along the' B a k irk, and a few at Lexington, and along the Clear Fok' Supplies of provisions &c., were',lpacked fromi Mt. Veron Knox county, on horseback, a feat attended ith no' rte : nger as the wilderness then was tenanted 'by Ili ns and wil beasts. The Indian tribes holding possession of Ohio at this t'wer were the Shawnees, Wyandots, Miamis, Pinkashaws, 1S a+ wares, Eries, Winnebagoes, and some portions of the, ' Nations. The Shawnees are said to be the oldest inhabitants this State. 0 '. + t t ' y1 " ' 1 i A page: 6-7 (Illustration) [View Page 6-7 (Illustration) ] INTRODUCTION. Among the tribes which inhabited this region of Ohio, were the Delawares and Wyandots. A settlement of Dela- wares existed at Greentown, on the Black Fork, and one at Jeromerille, now in Ashland county. These Indians professed friendship for thewhites, andi up t01 18'2they had lived amicably with 14hni. Among the Indian chiefs friendly to the American cause, was Captain'Pipe of Jeromeville, who previous to the treaty of Greenville in -79,was the most inveterte enemy ofrthe whites. . Tecumerih his b her the Prohet were the leadingi s'p's arrae against the ew 4e settlement ,a tlroe their influence many a cheerful cabin hearth was made desolate '1 h s7 ' ' i , Fw } ' . " { " , i ter, y 1,r r , * " { tt ii f tF . } " f f y ~ r , r ur r 4 page: 8-9[View Page 8-9] ' -, _ ^ ' - $ TiF~ ' ,T , " _ ,,' , 1'TJ~ K~ 'c ."r, C t ' ,,If ; yt t 7' ,4a r Il- . ap - t"" i rs'' : I+ " r 'A A' Yr t ; ,"' n~ , 4 ie's, ' . " gt' .J " ( S "Vi AJ i ;, ' ",5' i tr^ " A. r r ' . ' A J g-", " A ' a . _ ' i ,: A ' ' " ' , - r - - . Iw 't 1r, . ''Ai VSI';h ~ 4' A'r } .,;fg r r f ^x 1 A AAz' A i it / t A "A,1 ' ' : t ; - , t +,t r K t t~a;9 A A."'."i'" 4 ' t ""trs- ,{ r r + ' r+:t. A ' A, ' , " ' _+A ',, , J" re ir, Y ,' A Lr1.i h , t"tA" . t 'A ' AA~ "i.~ '' Y, yf, : 1Aj "' 'r . r A; ' :t,,A;! {' '"' A ="/;' Y ii o, " at. i ' i , 4 J ' 1 ., 2, IPIHILIP SEYMiU PIONEER LIFE IN RIOHLAND CO0UN'D . CHAPTER I. ADYETURE OF PHILI SEYMOUR WITH KANiOTCHE AND TH BE4. fHE sun had just 'i nua ad pas touring his flood ofrlight, upon hilltop and valley as Philip Seymour, ayoungand-gallnt bdk- woodsnan, 'tated from his c 6 in upon the banks of the BlackFk, in search game n 6lvslier morning ever, openedupon'the earth. , A 'pleasantand r~freslhg breeze swept gently thrott1 .the freSt, while the gold'nninoew rays of the riing ,sur nfllsoftly Upon. the variegated alandsme, mantling it-with' thatadiea pyb u- ty, wpih in a poetic mind awakens4tho srgefan-* ties that fAl the soul with; holy i4atippA he yy dew. had'fallen ding -the uights drrh tiny drop, as it }hungn olank dd pe a taBrr1 .A 'V ' _ -- i. J y, f y. ' l,' .% ' 'r , . 7 yt , i ' :. t, - I'. page: 10-11[View Page 10-11] 10 PIONEER Ifl.E shrub, sparkled in the morning sunbeams, like a glittering jewel. Overhead gay plumaged song- sters flitted from branch to branch, pouring forth their morning _songs, and the wild bee basked in the sunlight, now sipping the nectar from the flowers, and now alighting upon some pendant leaf to pick a dainty morsel. Every ob- ject around the young hunter was filled with beau- ty, and inspired his -soul with the most pleasing emotions, and every sound that fellrupon his ear was filled with diFinest, sweetestinelody. Philip was one of the most powerful and athlet- ic men of his day. None ventured to cope with him in wrestling, or in other feats of strength.- His countenance wasradiant with the genial smiles of a warm and generous heart, while his bright eye flashed with the impulse of a noble and manly courage. He was the only son, the joy and pride of his parents, who bestowed every care their means afforded upon his moral and intellectual culture. His parents were old and infirm, and the duty of supporting them in their declining yearsageyoling upon him, he becameof necessity a hieit,' and dearly did he love this:wild and exciting life. H'is rifle was his constant companion, and lo was never oredeighted than when in the pursuit of BFt the Indians, though apparently friend, were dangerous and troublesome o'rnpaiuno-s Phliphad read much of their magr es,or als, andgemuliar ch acteristics, and-his p ers a1+ob- ser vation had inspired him with a deep= :- ed of the whele race., fct he looked upolr V!.4 a lowrutal and degraded people, thpii eminent characteristic beingthat 'f treachery Whistling forlhis dog he directed hisseps t.- wvazy&saArk'antd dismal looking swaxhp, whlch'lay s6&ne f& tfles northoP-his re idence. Hehd 1eardthnt this a nthe retreat of' the wild beasts 1 ' 4 "'4 PIONEER - LIFE. Ut ,S v which were yet- remaining in the wi dernes, Qu nearmIg the edge of the swamp, he secretedhim. self. behind the trunk of a huge foresttree which the giant tread of the infuriated wlds had upr9ot- ed. Philip hid reniained in this psition but a few moments, when his attention was arrestedhy a rustling noisee among the thick bushes of the swamp. a [na few moments the bushes parted,aid a huge blackbear came peerng through. ?hilip, ing hi8 rifle upon a log, lired, and the .monster tell, quivering in 'the agonies of death. lmost, instantly with the discharge of Philip's rice,rang the sharp crack of another through the forest, the bail of which struck the tree a few 'inches below where Philip's rifle rested. At this sudden ated unlooked for report, Philip started to his feet,aid looking in the direction from which the sou d pro.. ceeded, discovered a savage, about one, htindred yards from him in an opposite dir section acio'wthe swamp, on a small elevation, which' for soire dis- tance overlooks the swamp. Philip on seeing the savage sprang behind a tree, and re-loaded with the utmost speed. The Indian on seeing him thus preparing for ntaien counter with. him, threw down his rifle and tona- hawk, and holding up his hands, ran towardshimt with as niuch haste as possible, exclaiming; appa- rently much frightened--" Me no shoot you! me no shoot at you! me no kill you !" Philip lowered his rifle,.and the Indiary coming up, with earnest.gesticulatip s, reiterate4-." Me ,Griy na ao hurt yqufme like you-nelike all white fare-Indian andpale face friends -2unt the deer together-live in same wigwam.".. This dian's name was Kanotche,and wa Known to thi eeymoua family, having often baeenatPhil- ip's Iehin. "Kanotche lies !" said Philip, eyeing him sterm- Jy, "Kangotche would. kill the, white n~ He page: 12-13[View Page 12-13] PONR' sL .O. 13 *1hld shoot him unawares, like a cowrard" Kanot- cKhwiithed and could not endui. the gaze of Philp. He, however; protested h~ innocence of esi i intent, saying:r Kanotche shoot at bear. Kanotche see no white mAn" --and to prove'his sincerity tendered his as-. sistance in' securing Philip's prize. Philip, pre- terilng that his suspicions were removed, accepted it; and' such portions of the bear %as were of' value were conveyed to Philip's cabin. A good supper s prepared for Kanotche by Kate, Philip's sister, and the 'Indian departed. IKate Seymour was an only daughter,-a rosy cheeked, bright eyed lass, just =eighteen, of a gay, laughing',disposition, whose glances were incendiai vies,:dangerous to the peace of the gallant swains who came within their range. yfer tha departure of the Indian, Philip narra- ted the adventures-of the day. " I tell you, Kate," said he, in a lively tone, "Old Kanotche was 'a good medicine for bad blood about that time, he started :h circulation a little more -lively than I ever felt lyfo e." :Ah, but Phil, I'm afraid he meant you no good. Ilon't 'believe it was a mistake." :Teith do I," said Mrs. Seymour: I do wish, Mr.Saymour, you'would take us all up to Mansfield till the war is over. Those Indians are so treach- e,L don't feel safe. hh! pooh! mother," said Mr. Seymour, "don't b scared at nothing Kanotche is , good friend 'ouifanily, and wouldn't hurt Phil for the world, oinay depend on it." lWFe.u m'glad if it was a mistake," said Philip, "tati nance knew where to direc* his bullet bet- ter than he did. Indians don't often shoot in 'Wli~wold 'havi become bf ns,' said Kate tear- fully, "if you had been shot? How thankful I am you are safe." " Oh-Harry would take my place, you know.- you would not miss me." And Philip looked at Kate roguishly, and she blushing, jumped up and playfully boxed his ears. Philip dodged, and they were just getting into one of their pleasant frolics when the door opened, and before the astonished family stood a young emigrant to Ohio, fV} j } k 't H !,! ' ' ,,. 12 PIONEER LrP$. i F ' FvL ,r page: 14-15[View Page 14-15] CHAPTER II. HENEY MONROE-ADVENTURE WITH lRDIA --JOHNNY ArrLE. SEEP. r " Stretched on the ground beneath the spacious sky, Soft dreamy slumber closed his watchful eye. "Why Henry !" "Well I declare !" Hll a, is thatou Why how do you ? W did you o Such. e exanati ith eh the fam- ily, starts t th eet, rush ogreet henry. And n'owit is t te edc to know who Henry is. y Henry Monroe was a young Pennsylvanian Ffrom the same neighborhood whence the Seymours had' come Many a day he had swung Kate upon the gr ie swing, near the school house, and many an a prudent lad he had punished for presuming to claim any of Kate's attentions. Thus they grew u ' together;- of her he dreamed day and night, a id when Kate's parents noved to Ohio, he of all others suffered most at parting. Nor was this re- gaid unrepaid, for Kate actually thought, him the bravest and handsomest boy in school, except hilip Since the removal of the Seymours to hio, Henry had suinoned courage sufficient to write a letter to Philip, but somehow or oth- er itvas al to or about Kate, so that Philip threw itito her slap and saidThere Kate, I did not mean to open your letter, but 2ank misdir ptedit!" Andof .course, as Philip would not answer it, com- on -politeness required Kate to write d say something in reply, and so *ery thought hemyst avsyer; Kate's kind lette', and thsu letters d pased fersorne months,until Henry thought it49pk too much writing to say so little, and so one day he packed his knapsack, strapped it .on li back and battedd for Ohio, witl enough' mony to eer a'quarter of. land.= OhQ waa a very ung p lb placeand people thQughth th t if you stru it any- where, you wevere right in 4he neighbrho of your friends, though they might be 290 miles off! So henr: ,instead of steering directly West,. push ed for Zanesville, ail he ,uppoed he would have but a day's tramp to fan field athence t Kate's as her-place mus adoii'lth town omewhppe !- He followed up the Maskigau,,ntivl hegame the White, 'Woman, withot company, t #s _to the decla rd good wilo, thendians and a ggQd rige for: S~aety. Y He reached the eoniiueanu of the Whit}oinen and the 1 kingum j st b out night i 'fall. mntde a fire near a fallen tree,prepared his supperspread his latiket aid Withulhis kira ack for=hi pillow, sought repose f irhis weity liibs. There pas no o 'andthe deepforesthut~ut thelightofthe s While ing thus, he heard alaw call s.f an owl and th-ej next- ihitant a stiek oiracked beajte the tread of ie anirnl, or athebeing Bf. l'eetiig thettitis of the Thdiari, it auddenly she him that th~eFr4iight,.Abe dalgezapproachiratat- Ira tld y tight of hip Sfref idhstily, he in th ig pesitio;de aehihik iTder is blanket with one end resting, on the ki4tpack s ia ioug~eiby)is hqt ; lie tn .p+ed back rder 1,theAll ta anUg 4y sidedear te tep , t rise ruAy for tfd h 9; 1 IONBE} ' _L F'E page: 16-17[View Page 16-17] 16 PIoNE2IL JAE. developments. lie had been stationed bat a'few 1onients when he saw the heads of two Indians peering over the bank. Presently one- of theirs cautiouly drew himself up and examined Henry's caup. Satisfied that there had been but one per- 0x1 in the camp and that he was quietly sleeping, both took deliberate 'aim at the supposed sleeper and fired. Up to this instant Henry was quite nervous, but now his nerves were as firm as steel, and as the Indians sprang-forward with wild whoops andraised tomahawks hey shot the first through the head' and before 'the second could recover from his ast nistre't 'he dealt him'ia blow oveir the scaip with his .clubbed' rifle.' The savage staggered and fell but sprang ipand staggered to the bank where arsecond blow from Henry knocked himinto the rapid current. This first experience of life in the wilderness,'nst effectually drove' sleep from Heny. He strapped his knapsack and following thenWhiteWoman ceording to his directions, travd1ld steadily by the tail, as 'he supposed, until daylight, when to his alarm he found,?that he lost. -He had wandered away from the iver, and the trail which appeared plain enough before, he now found to Abe oly1 i his imagination. Most anxiously he sought the river but found no sign.- At the rising of the: spin. he set his face directly eastward s-he knew thathe was on the west side of ;the dver, and travelled about two miles steadi- 1y onward. Finally on ascending}a-high hilt,,he cli ed a beech free, looked iaxRously out and tohis inexpressablejoy fund that jthe great valley couldnotbe more'han a mile distant. He de- eeded,. and withegenewed vigour pursued is ayhaving carefullylnoted several landmarks for Guidance. ' : In a'fe w'nioniennts, to his great 'surp:se, he i thtdglit %ofii'gd ong brush "enciosi'enwithi whihb wa afuseo ot thrifty young'tees' He PIONEER LIFE..17 looked aill, about .for further improvements, and wondered greatly at the nursery.reing piaited there by itself, Unable to makeany discoveries he leaped, the enclosure and sat down by a spring which gushed forth from the bkank en- the --south side. of the nursery, to drink of its sparklingwa- ters and refresh himself from the stores in his knapsack. "I wonder whose nursery this is," thought he.- d1 didn't come here by chance, that's sure; 'hllo. More Indians ? They missed mefor supper and now they. want me-for breakfasts" Henry dodged into a thicket' 'of apple trees and listeue I a moment. he saw an inverted tin backet rise up over .the inclosure followed by a huge ,hock of blkek wiry hair, After the hair came a pair Yf buksn breeches with a pair of shoeless feet, st g though. A.pair of eyes might be see, burning black, near the bucket; and Henry decided at once that beneath hair and breeches somewlerewas a human being, and he crazy. The strange creature looked all about anxi$1l - "Certainly I saw a man come in here," saithe 'to himself. "I'll call." "Ha~logtanger ? "Hallk !" saidlienry, whose eriosity hd pe. vented his coming out of the' thiket, before. "I amthefriend of man," said the at;angely ac. coutred being..'1'.' "And. I am a man who would like to sigoaid just now, for I. believe Fim Zhst, a sure ,s y p nare born. Buwho are you, an what are here teore:ow L "My rnamre.i hapman, an hdsis my pe.1 {cll me Johnny 4p Jhuine s- ]3 t4 how are "j.6y"o st, and WIMesr a e I aI an m.y wayfromZahesville Had breakfast ?"". ' i r +4 Z'!, page: 18-19[View Page 18-19] A 1B3 IOIi~ EB L E. "Not yet," said Johnny, removing his tin buck- et from his.head. "Nor . Suppose we have a bite, I have trar- eled,;Tall night, came pretty near getting de- oured by .Indians, and I almighty hungry. Johnny eyed him aniiously ,as 'he spoke of the Indians, but made no nquiries-untillhaving struck a fire, he heated some water, threw in some brown rye and then drawing forth some cold meat and bread from-a potch that 'he carried, sat down with Henry who contributed.from 1the stores in his' knapsack for his sharet}f:The meal with him. ohny's countenance was troubled. Henry's' adeiftfrewit''The4Indians seemed to add to feas ready kindled bfsome previous calamity. Fi- nallyrecailling=histhoughts he turned to his new eapionnd Sa.d ' tSo ydou'are going to Mansfield, are you ? Going to 'settle? ' ,14don't kow 'whether I will or not, I have ac- qukintances there." * "Have you'? I know everybody there. Who arethey?" "TheSeymour family." "The'eymour family ! Why they'aint Ain Mans- fild te ey're on the Black ForkIknow them well, and left themohlW last week" f ; a-4aid Henry, and his'ulse beat quiok, for he wanted, to ask after Kate,'and yet he - dadot". e they all well?" r" Tusbut!iam afraid they arer too fai- out from the bl16. h ns; .'Tire is trouble breiig among the Indians, theyhave been so heartlessly cheated S andg dbydi &*ites that s iritof revenge ly~ fdend bythe"ritih. Come, iyou waft'to go to Seymours'I will go with you aendtg thm .bW heiM g~ardfferALhadewyesterdayg which bedethemno good." PIONEZER L1F . Zia 1 1 '.j {"41tI 19 Henry gladly availed himself of his escort. Fol- lowing up the streams until they came to the Black Fork they arrived at the Seymours' without. adventure, just at night fall. "Stand back, my friend," said Henry, "let me pass in first and see if they will recognize me; and without knocking Henry opened the door. The feelings of the Seymours' may be better imagined than described;' especially Kate, who could not control her bounding. heart and cause it to "down" at her bidding, and throwing herself into the arms of Ienry-.--that's enough, let teer be. Johnny Appleseed figited around outside happy at the happiness within, and looking for the - ment to come when he could step in with proprie- ty and enjoy the greetings with them. Finally Henry saying that he had not eone alohe opened the door and J ohnny to whoim the Sty- niours' were strongly in JOffiNV ' APPLES ?f COOKING HIS SUV, 4 . page: 20-21[View Page 20-21] PLWI~flR.~ ~E&fl~ CHAPTER IIL RCAPH CAL SEETCH OF JOHNNY APPLESE. A. Jpbny Applseed was a veryremarkable personage, identified with the early history of RiBchand, and as he played unimportant partT du ringthe War of 1812,it it proper that before we prai'edfarther that we should. sketch him,4that our readers mayknow his character ;and his pecu- liarities and the more fully understand the allu- sions in our narrative Johtn1y Appleeed made his appearance among the Pieieers6f.Ri chtfnd County at a very early period. is.real name was Jonathan Chapman, but e 4!only knownTby the , e of Apple- seed. er!.vd 'Ieiguemfrontthe ciicum- stan* if.'h s in 4 'atd. .cUtiating appletrees fro1uV. 3c e ts ai dilferent locali-" +from wi hhe sowed ' _ -.'beau-w " 15. ': : ' l .,£ x , fz ' i + ,: r. i .r tet bne) Reiiiosly considered, Johnny wa a rigid Swe- _ + Ya denporgian. He rnaintaihethe doerin g h spiritual intercourse couldhe held with4e , ted dead, having himself had .frequatlec RIMg tion with the inhabitants of thespiri: l 74Waf which(of:, the feminingender)hadr veal d 4p himthe consoling ;rlews that a J;w.h + wives in a fniuresba te, pryi4ekhe dey)eep himself from a matrimonialaliance, o a He vowed celibacy, and wer he upon-topay any. nsirous attetio ee e K~ t se:. Johnny posesse1ad kid goq a4r k made him welcome visit orzam g.the w4 Indians;the titer never ma t garded hisith)a kind4 ofsip en. Hispersonal appearance was ery singu 1 g markable; being a small, heavy-aet hmkyalgr quick in cnveraation an4 regtlee isdgoo His eyes were dark and sparkling, and hi irks eeard ee Dperihitted t apL i449 L iir."5 yg test length 'a err permitting 4hem t d clothingwas. generall.haif war no b obtained.ithaving'sereeided t inar hag*4 apple trees. Johnny scarcely ever wore anyL&td covering.onhis head = an} natid~3gig1$4 withand l mostly went.barefooted, ' ter; and generally slepn iThe WQl4ta Such is- -brief'roMtline oft ho hitory !lhip gu- lar personagewho firsttmada1- hia peF igp " Western Pennsylvania, and thenoeiintis fe Jchiny left the county of iRjahJ ad6 yearsgo, imotder tefiabara nr lweftouse Ige se4 she1w l qyg4any~& e he hieiee r{" s htie y a .. ohn-ya}Applesped dede t-e every setlenep anddeverykeil detoght3oDi in '; edd n eemrdaad{i store. wasaa si~ny epit4atadh nes to preach to6he pe41 n&qal L page: 22-23[View Page 22-23] of diseasesand to warn the settlers of any'imipen- diig",daiger, of which he was made acquaint'ed by s5itit a1"revelation. 'Jhnny had been at Mr. Seymour's before, and had frmed quite an attachment to the family. His frieqBent visits to the house, had induced Philip t0Aindulgevin some pleasantries respecting him.and Kite Johnny had endeavored to instil into the mindsof'the'family the doctrines of wedenbor- giaisin;and on these occasions Kate was sometimes Mad ertlie object of his appeals; Philip taking the advance of' these,, would at every, opportunity, indulgent sonipleasant jokes at Kates' expense. Good evehing,:Mr.;Chapman," exclaimedPhilip as'J;hmay opened the door, "'Wee a right down glad toisre you oice more, particularly Kate'who has.had' some fears=that the red skins'had taken "'Godb e s the 'dear gid," said Johnny, turning hi-ey iupon Kate, " don't give yourselftthe' least uedessiues aboutme, there's not an Indian in :all ti vst ilderness who will lay a violent handupon hi.laughing eyes fell. upon Kate, at the sa"1n taat, .withJohnny's, while the abashed girl hung dOwn her head in:silence. aiDut,"sid'Philip, addressing himself to Johnny, in'ordrto r live4 Kate from anyfurther remark fr d ihir"are ,you in league with i old Satan that y9speak thusconfidently, or what evidence have yu4;hat.hesLild savages will not molest you?" As- to nyour tift question," replied Johnny,:" I old info'mh tlitM although I hold omnmunion with spirits,,thqt of Satan does not enter into the number of 'mfny coespondents; and asto 'your so in4iterrogation I'would say'the 'evidences u ihichIfo.und 'my hope of safety in their hads si.°-in mp1icit eon dencein the Creatorarid thewaebing out the 4gol'den rule or law 'of love 'Do tONE u' i unto others as you would have others do unto you.' "All this," replied Philip, "may be wellkenougli, but to tell you the truth Johnny, I havemore t on- fidence in gny rifle, among such vermin as i fest this wilderness, than all the "golden rules'' ir the universe." "Ah ! young man, in this you are mistaken?' replied Johnny, "there is a power in kindnessin returning good for evil, which is more effectiveiin subduing the evil propensities of a savage=:nature than in all the weapons of warfare;under ,theasurn," " I accord honesty, Johnny, to your convictions of right and wrong," said Philip, "but cannot see the subject in this{ light... True humann iatur, is the same in all men, modified only by th force of circumstances. What one ,,n conceives to be right another may conceive toberong;but'Io not wish to push the. arguenet anydfurther.. . As you please, answered Johniy, "but'iVe you ever investigated the doet ines of X:4*ttl Swedenborg?" "I. believe not," replied Philip," nor eaicy that I have any particularinelination 4:il4 though I offer no objections against tl e Us doctrines or his followers. [allow=eve insrt he right to think on the-subjxtWof religi om self. You perceive, Johnny*,J am notsinaispirit- ual yood to-night ;. my inii rues upnQ. ,4 a ,is, more than angels, a-*good deal.'., .aQ "How so,'said! Johnny,. looking inquiringl 4 Philip ; "has any thing happend,to turhvfou thoughts to-theredmezn?" .a "No,anothing ofrimportance, onlytkat te&4eil, Kanote -came very unarshoongge;40." ti; jngs I $i4 H9nry. "%Tha iseM, troublesome about hei-e. 'no Yi" tvry ;itiwasopiebaibly iiske ; KIrm- oto eshotat abeargs enhays2 page: 24-25[View Page 24-25] PIONEER F- 2 ~hip thierelata ed to Henry and Johnny Apple- seed the circumstances which we have detailed, in a previous chapter JohJnny listened atte itively to ,the narrative, and .wheu e had con luded,:rema rked to Mr:Seymour, that it might be well otoremove the family to the block house for , a few days, and related=some cir- 'w takiies iu additionpwhich. induced him to think Y -O et ssaages were not as friendly as they had beer. -I e -d gentlemran 1howeyer contended that there as noidang~ree The Indians, and especially Knotehe, had always be en friendly, and he could ee no rreasoshy they should change th eir 'feel- Anga.' It will do ao harmito spend a short. time at the blodk huse said Henry (whose recolection wf his wn adventre he previous, night was -still atidda hipniinds althoughlhe kept it .to himself for fe arf'itmig he family) it 'is.sevident the, q4gga mnedl~thequlwtllig, whether mischief to " teWijtes i' n 4g Narnins to be seen." Well, well," said the old man, "we will keep - godJookyo it,qa d what turns up; at present t+ch ngei.the..,bj ect. How did, you leave the ~41d~ksh?.-end the ala gentleman Jaunched oWf i4*3e stof£inquiries in regard to Henry's fam- _ d, gds in Pennsylvania,, Ili hintarhour o two passed away in pleas- #t4919VpWencthe family separated for thenight Anxious thoughts, however killed the miads of the igpi00a thf retired to their room together 4kal ove e.,the events of the day pr vious. Henryrelated to Philip #his adventure *lth the kdi a&Adane;tie dhim toobe.on his guard. "he devils need w hing,"said Philip, "I didave afny ieue inthem, ard! h e seen no reason to chahgey 'opino ye, 'c #l M a scut in the oniig *nd see if 'I dis- cover anything. t Uh ! how 4the: wolve howl to-night--that's the kind of serenade we get in this country, Hank. How do you like it? ". But Henry was asleep, dreaming of Kate and a rosy future. "Well, Hanks' tired, and so am I," said, Philip, and followed' his friend into 'Dreamland. 'R'I Ii' ,"( 4 25 7 i^ ,i } i Y t ., , I i ., , a y ,# ,r + p s i ,. 7 - . f l ; 7 r {e7 .7 t i ' i E page: 26-27[View Page 26-27] HENRY MONROE-ADVENTURE W1T RUFFNER. "He eat alone, And silent, on a fallen tree, And, gazed upon The waters gliding by." lOQR several days subsequent to the JLevents narrated in the previous chapter, Phil p7' Seymour made it his business to traerseathe country for og around for the purpose of ascer- taing thedposition of the Indians and the probabiKties of their making an at-, ktasck Un the settlements; but so far as he could learn" all 'danger' had disap- peared, and Philip began to flatter him- self that his fears had been groundless, and that he had in fact' entirely misin- terpreted the occurrences which had previously excited his suspicions. Henry Monroe in 'the 'meantime had made a for- m aTproffer of his heart and hand'to the gentle Kate, and was now n accepted lover. The. time for the wedding was appointed, and Henry having made a purchase of a quarter of land, on the ,Black Fork, a short distance below the Seymours', where- upn tor settle with hisbride, returned to his friends inoniesylvania, in order to make his arrangements 2T for a final emigration to his new home in the wil- derness. On the day. following the- departure of Henry, Philip, anxious for another adventure in the woods, and feeling lonesome in the absence of his friend, took up his rifle, and bidding the family good morn- iug, sallied out into the wilderness justas the un was appearing in all its golden glory. F or hours Philip wandered through the forest without finding any object worthy of his attention: There was anabundance of inferior game in-the woods but this did .not come within the purview of this dlay's adventure. He wished to have another encounter with a'bear, wolf, or wild cat, but oild not get a glimpse of any of these. - gSomewhat fatigued and weary,Philip at length sat himself down upon the green banks of the mur- muring stream that flowed through the forest,,ind for ,a while sat gazing in a dreamy listk less upon the wild scene around him.In I slii e his eyelids gre" heavy, and hefelf dt did sleep, from which he did not awaken, till h ad sunk behind thewestnr hills. Jumpingito 1 et, he was about start home when theater g of brush and the rof bashes, misoe distkbe- low him, eaughtis 'tentionl. Aoter e mentally 3esclaimdad exainin i ri And all rigbt, then "qx-;etifsteppinr.b' . a ai# dak, prepared to discharge 'his rifle, a s th eual mde itpparane The hdrde o1t tning had g the forestyfald tb° tWtklunderbush d 2 frbrh cnin a great rruie ttlte light 'This made pt etios in i fair opporttdcis if - came the advancingsfootstepauntil at;last ie 'full form of a man emerged from the deep' thicket,'into the little. opening. :'In a moment Philip discovered to .his infinite delight, the person to be none 'othet SI' CHAPTER IV. DI PAERTUE OF Plo.KA)IR" page: 28-29[View Page 28-29] SEZ WE. th,4s friend an4 equipion ofdhe forest,_Martin Rufiner, and springing from behind, the tree, in an unthoightfuil manner, had just.;prongunced the worc,;"by ," when crack went Rffier's rifle, sd the young pan sprang into the air, excliming, Rufner, I am shot." In a moment Rff- ner grog :zed is friend, and running up to hin found that the hail had done hinkno serious damage, having mnerIy. grazed his, body, Philip soon re- covered from his fright, a$ 4the two friends con. great ated e:eh other in*their escape. Phiipre qieste Ruffner 1o accompany him hge, wicrh was readily compiled with, as p was Jut, on his way to the cabin of Ar. Seymou in or- .der to communicate to, the.family his.fers as to their safety.in the.present defenseless condition. ., .r K At V I ' CHAPTER c ,AI N up Ef " Thatj and gave him birth, where y ,jt.t twee Wave o eorthe broad billows.o proudly H e wi( nured ot the share,*hee me white cr ted deak" A dat ,e b trying, jempest beatlogg'~"""-LEES., Martin Rufrer, the character introd u ei&r last chapter, was a large heavye-a efe traordinary nrasclar ability; ihe hd&.bhanure4 hardships,and ' stirri g' events 'll ihlfiehe been broui htip almost exclusidrveWede Hunting afid fshig wereslis favoti usgmit, - andl the dftes hi8sC~nustaK$ comlanioflin bibed an early hated again st'heddg biss as, he' c1e4ed thed ians 4 censequege Mf *eir having,urde d4serelof hire at iti s 6, early settImet bfesterF'eannyka b. vowed fromiThatiday an eternal hatred a t them . , t .,, Y, had emigratedto ichland Co y years before th. ar'fg1&12, locairg is du the wild 'and romantic spot, near the pre site of Letersburgh,:nownrh$ad;Coi tg x d was agab~ gilergg 4rbi y sndy ganTe innab kedi d 4ce I ah4k 44 44 agesswho ft s p 9P tep,'re fe dy4i.po . Several of.thse TIdioudshad frequent1yea11e at his cabin, but heprompelgd refused to e4t rtipte any soei&de a ng~eminte wit tldef,1 $ page: 30-31[View Page 30-31] 30 PIONEER LIFE. powerful man, muscular, active and courageous, one of the best marksmen in the state, and posses- sing a countenance dark,' gloomy' and forbidding, with eyes piercing and fiery, the Idians, to some considerable extent, were kept in awe of him. Some. time after Ruffner had emigrated to this country; sever 1 -other families also came, among which was the Seymour family already no ticed. Shortly after the arrival of this family, Philip Seymour, hearing of the existence of this eminent backwoodsman, paid him a visit, and formed an intimateacquaintaune with, him. The impressions which' Philip had received of his character as a hunter were fullyverifred ob seeing him.; Ruffner and Philip aen edto 'ahonid of union, the one" an uneducatedlDut hifan,-With the exception' 6f wha eretakied to a.life .in;the wood; the ether i~± palinked gentlenarof some twenty-five yheasfage, hQ, otwithtanding-his JoVOe rfor t ao 4re edbs=cietyfound the nogt. txqui- 00'ynt 01 ttgi aver ngthe wil1 wods as a hilipec Jthe comnpay fthegtenas a I p an pwringkhig to beof invaluable ~er "ilah t in.his ex usy i ' .j te f erxoontof the sanideayn hish 'Philip {hi dlfshfst father's ' cbingas relate&inth',ret c hcha"tRee ir had arot ispwth'the h~ioi' f lling aV the eabiri oftr.Seymour, for the two-fold purpose:of advising him to remove i lyE o thlo k ' house,$orsaety, and to en- ga e ayd f.Philip"ii. a few day's hunting Whle onfhis way thther.heoerEed thie tracks f e wki h' p ej igr fidhth detetihred 'to Ib6iReteii soe istai Mleast. The trail ed fil ev4is, 'wh n;ifpfi ally disappeared al- tegeth - :He then retn edin thedirectin fthe Gefinar cabSin,. hbut gdot=proceeded farbefore 4 hednt takiplhce mentioned in the preceedwg hpte .It:was lte at :gh twhen iipa is companion arrived at the cphin:- T I' ae all in k.Ad But paenering, Kate ch:erheIy ap, and prepared thpmomething;to'eats ; ra they aid down andwere soon enpoyinggte i ky of dreamless slumber, from which they di4 pLqt awaken till the sun wasrpotinghiPfloo ight upon the distant hilltops. After the family had partaken of te mor a meal, Philip related the evenings advnture, whnci considerab alarmed them, aticiai y 1 t yho in her mild andd hetic m an er "Brothsh Philip iothaekM 1dTr to $&f thus p."serviing" four"lifM fr di a'ftoi' dre tti" 'Tthinks'sotoo,"iliedhffner,:y ii Ize not often oaoots fori ottianl' "Oh God ! Mr.' Rufifier,"xexd ii ' t would wepave done in this twif*o d d shot my brother," and the tears ,.roeile i rosy cheeleofsthe tffe&id sitr "Thinkiiotinre tbou fhis o Ra41 Phili' " s all overarizd no one is ]ura life is surroundedwith da g nd i t s e v e n t s w i t h t r u e c o u r a g e ."whi, l dr s IYhiip now i-sikted e"L ~U' e K id h. tit"ffm;'rS4. '; r i yr.ttrA e f" bad thereader been reinthe wo , a peculiar something in the dak pidrcin eof r thesherOic Dutcman g ikidiative o twoi l:a- tred which he bhre'th ehidian race,o tif f6 had Philip ended his stfd uthehis'hlj e inged Dutchran sp fg thiJfe.and.with 4sash- ing, fire, exclaimed:,j.,x r ,b . t " W 44 i S i ,1 yp s t t bh h y yr von he' curuW to meIt treI ei- himyare iJ se, se o a a, g h ' Agud do ygu nI " reggd4 jp~ this fellow really intended to murder mei" 30 pNEEt . . page: 32-33[View Page 32-33] ( ,I - ,q E, -" '- 'V L'R L i 1 i t t*r~y ift~not n oe mse yeeksg ,tyo o t's ek oi te f Essterait iOnto a n oP VW6 of mnlfi' ned San- n t p}+ .dl teriv to pieces mt tr ta little y Ied ti " r cpleeof hei Appleseed, ta1ing of that most hornile itJ._'fY s Cot,1vmr,;it iS" nof ter tajm et plge hobs. tr terkuntry." 'A F is deed.'replie Xate "but can yu not te4heeircumstande6f this murder I hould like to know all about it:" ,l bJy t f1r heart oma, now all apout v o tteIh i bt ' s hbe i ;i t e n de i a n -I knows you vood not mean vot I y*od shbak' i eag kufth" replied Kate "we can *Gibbs and BueI, who were murdered in the spring of 181W understandyou well enough; so just speakonind tell us about the whole affair. "1Vell vell, Kate," replied ffrei vi i ter whole mit you, yust te you' llaptou i whereupon, the Dutchman ,fildh bacco and after giving it a few puffs, heani his1t9 relating the whole affairin brkena g1itgi bee he could, during which he made many ludicrous blunders, but Philip and Kate man a to M ee a respectful attention, until h was}Vhrogh.M 'M wards the close of his story Philip'a dbeedde much agitated, his face ,became flused t4dduhis eyes assumed a fearful aspect . t as ;i4Wthat emotions of vengeance wereiagi t'a g his bosom. The murder was cold blooded and desperateyuel and he had not heard all the :patieular 1iiow, as Johnny Applesend had merely mneione4 he circumstance. ; "B Ruffuer concluded" is storyor sayin r Kibbs, he vos a "rae fellow e e ns raskals have dun ,ter schob for hi' Sh e yes of Philip were -ivited u.' Th h- man, as he concluded the story of tfi$ t 1 ble affray,'and springing to his feetgin aff'mysn of fearful rage, efclaimed: "Curse all the red skins'inthe ie incarnate devils ! had I the ,keywli4 #l arsenal of storms, then would'Iopenup { iz f { guilty and treacherous hea4s the exteniiMcing thunders of heaven,runtiithe last vestigeof 4 ir hated race, should be swept from the ,pce ihe earth, Theeyesoftlie heroic tthman we j3 upon the young man, as he a malediction, and he imagmed he had never bftyre seen a lving picture of sie ien- man," voi ter tevil 'i ter matter 'mit te . page: 34-35[View Page 34-35] PIONEER LIFE. P-lOiIE Lk-UIE. Bsz' pa ed . moment; he cast his eyes upon his parents, then upon Kate; his glance was fearful, h-oom he avel awih the wildest emotions, and I #Gga'teflnce assumed, if possible, an aspect yet mp p WYhful th 4n before. 4.gain he spoke, "curse the r4 loads of hell,and may the hissing thun- derbots of heaven fall thick and fast upon them APhilhfpA ?hilip'-screamed- the ,half a ighted K ~te, ds she gazedupon the vindictive couninance oft r bother. "1Th the name of God, don't look so fearfu1p ni xus.", lifre 0oV in !Himm~ele Gay,".replied Ru1ner, "votfis ter matter mit{ter man-py ter Old Hapy, Itiuksa howhe g mes ittasvon vild tevil." "uneirrerpli ed1Thiili ,' affer' a moments pause, and becniiig more c nam" I hope you will be able some day to avenge the death"of your friends." Dat s yust sot Fvant, nd vot has prot me in ' b " eplied theDutchmann ..Waiyppg et , Martin," replied Philip, "and rest 'p;s alexpct to sharethe p with yo." "4Bt,"? e pliedIKate, "you must{riemember that fighting is4 game of chanceand ,may be in your pmpntgeeryenge, yowmay both lose your seg~~ " {nogews. I doshjp mine :head from ter skalp," ejaculated twe thitchaun. d'llpe tam if I do, mit out fueht put4ingmy briie sons terairtigle.' "2evid of ahero' . rplied Philip, much leased with Dutchinan's witicism.r. "When these r i4 ki"' xtgtMatfi' a salp; it will be when he Ei diEfesi&it f 'ge2m'_' py ter d ilarry,yust Yet ter' tevils' eum on mit 1 j l ttleaxes ud I_'hons t n viteh yyt'fer The, sun was fast going down, as Ruffner bid the family his usual "goot daugh" and returned home. 0 35 , . y "1 t, t , , y3. - vtt _ J t 'r. " , nth ,J r " t l 'lt f 1 -r' Y ' ' J G t f ! 4 . ; A i r 1 page: 36-37[View Page 36-37] CHAPTER VI. THE MURDER OF GIBBS AN] BUEL. "'Twas death to tarry, and 'twd*ath to fly Death bared his weapon, with 'terrific alight And all was desolation."-ANNYiious. Before following up 'the adventures of" Ruffner, on the evening he left the cabin .of Seymour, we propose to lay before the reader a condensed his- tory of the murder referred to in the preceding chapt ' Tw :buners -named Gibbs: and hel Itad built then small log cabin, bout one mile from Sand bay,ft bout;one mil-3.S ]: I ofte present site The cabir 'asituted on the West , 1 l prairieaPnaid.was srrounded by a i bushes nd small tees. It was a Ft oc tion anft inthe i.,idst 'of a beautiful r %titoouitry. =ee the e;two hunt- esreaine so tie t'happy in their wild pursuits. TWo Indians named Omic and Semo, belonging to th'e Ottawa tribe, frequently passed by this cab- i, 'on their way to'the mouth of the Huron river, where they exchanged their venison and furs for powder, lead, tobacco, whiskey &c. -Forming an actaintance with Gibbs and Bue!, they made this asbin their stopping place over night-. One night lbout, two o'clock, these savages came to this cabin highly intoxicated, zkaaking a tremendous. uproar, PIONEER UrE and demanding admittance, but fearing thtthey would kee up their noise all night;,theyere a4 mitted. As soon as they had got insigethey conr menced a general "pow wow." Gibbs orde d them to keep quiet or quit the cabi Th i- sed to do either. Whereupon theyjwere knoie, down and dragged out. The Indians 'then withdrew from the 'house, and nothing was heard of them for one or t7o: days} when they returned perfectly sober, and in a friend- ly manner, making no allusion to their former treatment; this was done to remove all suspsiown a to their intentions. They returned again in thp night of the same day, and requested permission to stay all night, which was 'immed el granted as before. Gibbs and Iuel went to bed, ra e Indians lay down as'usuajijbefore the fire, and- pairentlygip a few monmentslept oupndy tg4i Gibbs'and uel had be asleep opethi gggq hour,. the savages quietly aos, eachpgsp0g his tomahawk, and' stealthilygong to $thrIebed4eal their blows at the heads of the sleeper The blow aimed'at Bul waswel diree A th hatchet was buried in his skull ; bt the pi i o being given srni.tan ously, the oe heg e 4o upon the head of Buel arossed(Gibs g.rig- ing to his feet encountered the- two gg Gibbs made a desperate resistance, but was inim diately st ruck with the tomaha of e ne savages, severing his right arm ,except a If the skin' which held it fast. hst ntly bIwo wbrke his left arm; thennmakhig to bound, he prang from them n i d fledebhgi i hotly pursued "as he enteredi-dle bushdo, he'Was shot by Semo with a pistol. About eight or ten :as afer this $fay nr ag from the settlemet of Ibon, a o cn ~Gibbs andBuel on aoe lzugiesag and 3 canwgto lie door £gundl that iereweMg It page: 38-39[View Page 38-39] PIONZA ~L1IZ $O. IBE]R LIFE. of blood about it. He entered the cabin, and the firstobjeut which met his astonished gaze was the body of Bue which had been thrown head fore- nost,,downa kind of cellar in the riddle of the loor, his feet projecting abov . He immediately returned to the settlement, and communicated his discovery to the settlers, whereupon a party of eight oiten set out in pursuit of the murderers, first stopping at the ill-fated cabin. An examination of the body of Buel, revealed the f-act of his head being split open-his legs bro- ken, and the point of a spear still remaining in his head. The company who knew the Indians 'recol- lected that 'Omic usually carried a spear with him while on his trading expeditions to 'Huron. They extracted the spear from the head 'of Buel, preser- vig it for future reference. A .search for the body oftGibbs now commences. They soon discov- ered his trail acting him by his blood' and foot prints.] From the incredible distance of his leaps, he= ab eyidntly much frightened. his body was found aceorssthe prairie, about sixty 'rods'in front of thee i on the edge of the underbrush. A ball ha4 e ttredhis' bak and lodged in his left beast. lihiarms were nearly cut off, and he was otherwise dreadfully mangled. The ball was takenfro his body and also preserved The next adventure was to obtain a clue to the~ 4iyrderers. It was knownthat these Indians had ofn -ldgeddwith Gibbs and Buel, and : the point o theperi3found in the head of Buel, resembled the one carriedbyrQmic. :These considerations ue the company to fasten their susicions. upon Seno and Omic. ". .iey Were consequently pursued to the mouth aian riverwheretheTboat was made fast, and W hites ezept on, secr-eted themselves, hiethis 'one w11iwas well acquainted with the rins,"wnt up the'eiiver to where Semo and Omic resided. He found Omic a short distanceup the river, having in his possession the remaining part of the spear, with which he had killed Buel. He succeeded in persuading him down the river, under pretence of going with him on a hunting expidi- tion; 'and at .the, moment he reached the, spot where the' boat-lay, the secreted'party sprung up, on him, and secured him with ropes. He was taken to Cleveland, tried, found guilty, and executed. Semo was next demanded of his tribe. At first they refused to give hin up, but on being satisfied of his guilt they.consented to do so. 'A delegation was sent to receive him. The savage on finding that he was to be delivered into the hands of his enemies, asked permission to say a few words to the company. It was granted him; and he arose. He was a tall, well built man,-and somewhat grace- ful in his movements. Every eye was fixed upon him, and every ear was open to heArwhat 'he 'had to say. "My brothers," said the savage me Gibbs with my pistol-me kill many pale face n.ekill more if me could. You say Sem u with white man. Semo no gohe no want g-he sooner be shot." Then casting his dark ,iercing ee4 Qpon the whites who sat sole Aistance ;froniIire he stood, he paused for a moment. The'glance of hip eye was fearfully wild, and his grave and sullen countenance, gave indications of his cchamitting some act of desperation. He drew from his bes~m his pistol. A death like silence pervaded ti~e as- sembly. Fearing that his vengeance wasp aboutto . fall upon some one present, the Indians around'him were about to rush upon him to, disarm biu seeing the movement, Semo discharged hi'wIapon a frightful yell, and a sudden bound into 4ba 4 and the next moment 'the' suicidal -savage fe1~ t a 4 38 page: 40-41[View Page 40-41] 40 IONEEit Ure. the earth4o rise no more! he had shot himself through the heart.! .t casaleged by Omic, on the dpy of his trial, thet th provocation which induced them to com- mitthis 'murder originated from the ill treatment which hey -received on the evening when they were knocked down and dragged out of doors. *The particulars of this affair have been published in Moore's West, Mag. vol. 2, tio. 5,'takin from the MSS, History of the "Fire Lands. CHAPTER VII. RUFFNER ADVENTURES, WITH WOLVES. "Once a lonely hunter straed, Careless, fearles,.on his way, Through the wild wood's gloomy shade, Where=howling wolves in ambush 1ay.--LEES. We shall now leave the Seymour family to the enjoyment of a comfortable nights rest, and fellow up ,the adventures of the Dutchman, after"leving the cabin. ' It was late inrthe afternoon when Ruffner1 started s"4 "for home. He proceededslowly through the w in search 6f game, but night overtook himjistas he wasntehring'the borders of a dark anddismal swamp which lay at the fogt'of a ridgefhy land, separated fr or wsmaml lake ofwater.*This swamp was, no doubt, rigialy pi of elake, r paIf rt of th as the outlet of the 'lake passes irto ,it The swamp at this tinewwas a iost dismal 1ooligylce, Tall thick 'grass and weeds grew around its maggin and various kinds of serpents and wild beasts were its inhabitants. As ourhero was 'nearing this, horrible looking place, his. attention was aroused by a singular con- fusion of sounds. He paused, andlistened a teg- tively, and discovered them to proceed frgyh Ae swamp. The last glimmer of evening twiligt had disappeared, and :a deep .darkcnessawas gathering *This take lie heV Perrysv ile, Ashlnwd County. ?" r t' '' *- : y4 t. 40 f, page: 42-43[View Page 42-43] 42 PIONEER LIFE. over the forest. Advancing cautiously a short dis- tance further, the sounds became more audible. "Py tam," mentally ejaculated the Dutchman, as a loud yell broke upon his ears, "vbolvs py shupi- ter." In an instant another frightfully mingled howl rent the air, some distance in the. forest be- hind him, which was answered by those in the swamp with no less unmusical vehemence. Ruffner was alone- darkness was around him, and a fearful foe under cover of. that dyakness had, surrounded him. Nearer and still nearer came the advancing band of midnight marauders, and at every bound their horrible yells broke in upon the forest. It was evident that the pursuing gang had scented his tracks. As the yellsof this gang were borne to those in, te swamp, the latter answered with no les appalling sour d Ruffner's indecision at this critical period' was but momentary, he sprang into the branches:of a tree standing a few steps from him, but''scarcely had he secured this position, when the whole gang surrounded the tree, and in a inoment were joined by thosein'te swamp. Then' commenced- scene of howling grd yelling which bdfiles all description. Not lessthan tW score of these loathsome and nsightly creaturesimingled theirwild yells in '"horrid'harmony." it ap- peared to R4ner, that every onmoment their yelling grew louderfndmore horrio" occasionally they would make theiost desperateleaps towards the branches of the tree as if determined to spring upon their intended victim, and' devour' him 'soul and body. But finding that they could not succeed' in their attempts,' they became'more furious; and their yells more "horrible at every failure. But tfitl they would not leave the spot. 'Riie h sataitiong the"branches of the tree looking down upon the heart-chilling scene around him. The glaring eyeballs~ of the infuriated band of wild beasts, shone like :coals of fire,.as they prowled around the tree,naking night hideous With their wild orgies. Thus, l.e sat for some Morgents; he was beyond their reaeh but not ou of their sight and hearing. At first.our hero was somewhat agitated, but finding himself beyond the power of their devouring jaws he became enraged. "Vot," said he, half. aloud, "Vill, these evilish puggars schase me on ter dree,un den keep up ter voolish parking it a noise more as like vild tevils? Py schings I vill shtop some of ter troats." Examining his "bouch," he found it well supplied with bullets. He then commenced to open his battery from the tree, firing upon them at every opportunity with much success. On the first fire a death yell from one of their number told that the ball had taken effect. In this way he kept up his fire till near midnight. After he had. killed aid wounded several of them,- they retreated to a greater distance from the tree, still keeping up a continuous howling, It was near the hour of mid- night, and the moon was just pushing up her modest face, before the wolves showed any signs of retreating. But at length their howling died away in the distance. The moon had now begun to cast her light upon the forest. Ruffner descended, and on examina- tion found he had actually shot ten of the*number, some of which were not dead; these he instantly dispatched, and taking theit acalps proceeded on his way to his cabin, where. he arrived in a short time. Next morning he visitedthe spot where he encountered the wolves, and found by the traces of blood and other marks that he had wounded prob- ably as many as he had killed. Returning to his cabin, he remained there a few days making.. pre- parations for the proposed 'hunting gxcursioncl .It may not be improper to notice- in the conclu- sion of thin chapter, that Ruffner had under his jii- " PI N B LIFE. 43 page: 44-45[View Page 44-45] 44ONZEi ' ' iFe risdiction an orphan' lad of about fourteen years of age.' 'The original name of this lad was, William Buntley, but when he came under the care of our Du'tchraa, he" received the name of "Rwnty Billy," from the circumstance that' he was 'thick sete nd heavy built. Bilij was naturally a smart, active boy, quick in understanding, good natured and somne what witty. 1Ie had fan impediment in his articution, known- by the name of "lisping."- Billy possessed =a rifle which Ruffner had purchased for him; he was fond of the woods, and consider- ing 'his age wasJ a good marksman. : Ruffner ,was very kind to the boy, and proffered to'take hin to the block house for safety; -Billy refused, stating that he could'take care of himself. 'At the time appointed: Ruffner and -Billy made Their at pearance at the' cabin (of Mr. seymour- They arrived :thereon the evening previous to the morning the hunters' iere to start.. 1 i ! " P V ; , r + "R " CHAPTER VIIL',. HTNG EORSION.'3f *"Whit's thisdeceitful world to, met. ittA;ibiitemx pride Aind hoarded gaina, shall pxrik, iiand the vile aiiwbt1 ' Songfeastn op our pox r . -A. 4 5 Morning dawned, rand as tne fArt ;i bo 1ght came pguring upqn h 't, the hn s were astir.N aThe Lapnlywere arouse.,andcd theirmorning aieal, " Pilly"said Ru er, 've vont you to be aoot poy, anl tgayg ti 1'old sheytlern an ter vimmins, aal pt all pae a, a yvo4 ad vild cats,gd ebnery ting that flies on two "Thgermany Gpstenth," redaill ; h 4 s- tonished, hdinkth, ca nyt g n length s " r"t 1 rt_ l+ ' Oh," relied te, ch anuse4 ats singular reque meas y t h a n two legs and can fly. r ,*yy F. "Yah Gaty, dai ish it tani nmt ,+ a - on tyo eg a tuhia ding riit re ts i o 3-a6k a lyinadewn-d just% YtIness Breakfast! ready and all' sat d h' o aan ib u lnu mal. ?li&lip anid 'Ruflfier, s nan aw th~'had edlen kftthe cabin,':'and'1ere, so6o''i fight "Mna tin" saidPhilip inihtf difetk4hall we 'Vell I tinks red -etter go more as a1i tte1iie I44 f t a { I ; page: 46-47[View Page 46-47] PIONEER LIFB. dis vay, den ve vill go von leetle vile anuder vay, and after a vile sthop at der place vere ve vill find ourselves yere ve never vas. "Well, then, if that's the case let us proceed with all possible haste;" replied Philip,." but still I can't understand where abouts "never was " is lo- cated." "Vell I tells you," replied the Dutchman, " it is yust vere ve viii. pe ven ve git tere, mit out ve don't get tere oxd dis vay. * S"Ah, yes," replied Philhp, not wishing to press the subject any further, "I.understand you," and the two hunters 'eotinued their journey, until they arrived at the ma of thi Iocky Fork. Here they seated themselves, and for a while gazed upon the dpark ng'flood as it rolled over itsstony bed Athistime the scenery in this region was of the wid es -; caraeter. The bottoms Qf ejthet, side of the streairwere very 'fertile, producing an abun- anee ofwild grass, flowers alndldowering shrubs. or heroes had not heei seated long in this rom t.sotbefore the qparance of a'solitary man o istance beow thei attracted their ~~ ] a~er to ,agertyin 'jvho he might be, iHesshes erethey n ove4 dwn the stream towa4 iun r under cover of 'weels and bush=s-es ip n tthe spot they discQyereda the, stranger to 9 otherthan the good hearted Johnny Apl4es , buiily engaged ciitivating & young nur- sqry w$hie he had planted there., " oan a" , said4lhilip, advancing towards huna qt Q hp .have not dturbed ".a ,, le hN" wa j at clearing Oty ae aea fromignY,,uruery, and bil thus ingge4, aggdjtig ap gh, simiarity of an uncultivated wilderness to that of-the human heart ugrgggeasted. Both ar~e. a a wil4. stateg-n one are found wetds, thorns rands briarapand in the other thebrambiesHofsin a n4 misery Y Quite 'a poetic comparison, Mr. an' re plied Philip, "but tell nie are ydu iot afraid df your scalp being taken by the ' red vermi ,phieh infest these woods ' "No," 'replied Johnny. : 'E " And, why nit?" asked. Philip. "Because," said he, ' Iive in harmony with all men-these. rude people inot eze te. Within the range of iiiy ac'quaintaiane 'do :notIk I have one single en.eiy, with The exdeption af the devil,. who, I am satisfied, entertains no .gdod will towards me, or any man who oppores his ,designs'. "The devil!" replied Philip, with ,a smilefand pray, 'Mr. 'Ohapinan whois he ' Looking 'Philipsteadily in the cefor'a nent he replied, rangeg, :strange, young an ,that'one of his nost faithful arid obedient;children,ishould so far outrage the memory of 'his;pare4, anddthIt too, after having spent years of toil=in his servitee as to inquire who he is !"v '- Philip was hot expecting this ceto , I4d fo. a moment seemed at loss for a reply. Casting his eyes upon Ruffner, withy half sippressedrsmileghe wished to discover whether 'he understood thtjim+ port of Johnny's rejoinder. Ruferfa/perebtion were 'keen enough, and he replied' t f' DI h it, Mesther Schapman '; he has got terwrong Laofy ter- ear' dish time. Dish feller tinikwpeause hersti a good scholar dat 'heknows ebery thing; fi tbs schingo, Mr. Schapiau, you know inbrein vo ileie minute den he knows mit.all hia jbeoka" } "Mr. Chapman," said'Ph1lip, 'm ntenkto conf es that I amit bf tIabi fjiay but little attendell 'to hal. .uWodi d } ' , spiritual 'nature. Things a btb#fdfbft engage ,ny hotiht t mat e ligfid t Wl oi'hO truth, I would sooner encounter~ e thbougand of I NEE ' .APE. page: 48-49[View Page 48-49] ?TONEER LIE. 4 48 VQr/ U FEAI. .,. .s- - . yo ur p!kuiaevil, with imaginary hoofs,.horns and tails, thaw:ter_ f thieOwlctr eddvils,;which are atthis.pmo t powlhig like:wild beasts through the forest, Carrying death and destritcton iii. their desolatingeareer.. " Ah, young man !" replied Johnny, "the deso- lation and eternal misery of one immortal. spirit under the influence of S tan, is infiitely mote la- zientable than the; destruction of the whole human familyg temper arily con idered." " iyour opinion'"repied Phiip, but to tell you the ctruthymath as I have heard about this spiritaldevil, I have 'never had the pleasure of forming this acquaintance. , el ekyoungema, ' tephed Johnny, 7if you continue to live in your sins and die u~iegen, rated, 1LIa fearful you wiliform his acquaintatice to your eternal.egret; hut eyes youhave, and you seent- ,ear yorhave, and ydu hear net-a heart yethave, butyou understand not; hence you are led areaptioe byhim, and his w 1lis yours." "Well, Mr. Chapman," said Philip; evidently convicted M ithe correctness of Johnny's positibu, " r klot stine to press the argument. any.fur- thervhow evefrmppieh Umight aish Ito. Ruffner and eyselW lne o*on a huntin 'exenrsn, and will heI eafeA'days and{-having accidently seen youea e thought would make you a oaillLand reg.ityouto oblige me by calling at our cabin ee evening while in the yeighborhoaodrThe fehdilg wolf{i be n ch pleased to have you call *itI fthemand Lhav ng douabj" you will.have much betrdsu s' ii your religious operations Th~inny pg g pliapn, whereupon, the 4pyo at, d rl1sgo°ded:ing, and ,egumed V- jogy . til ath ey p to the.,Pmsuth of a stjnILptying tQ ,. Clear i 'ork. s %9$ohikna Viw mifleest ~Ctleiipesent village oi Nk vne. This region, at the time ,of which we write, was beautifully wild and romantic, containing an abun- dance of wild game. Bears, wolves, wild cats deer and raccoons, were more numerous here than in any other region of the country; this was owing to the greater abundance of rocky dens and deep ravines, affording them a more secure retreat. Philip was much pleased at the location,, and ex- pressed his determination to make this a camping ground for the night, Here the clear sparkling waters rolled over'the pebbly bottom with a rip- pling sound, which minled with the melody of the feathered songsters, anithe ham of wild bees, sip- ping their sweets from each tiny flower, conspired to fill the soul of Philip with the ivelest e motions. He gazed with delight upon the enchanting scene around him, and seating himself upon the bank of the stream,iidulged in ,a, few moments meitation and solilquy;. sometimes repeating alu4. the thoughts that arse in his mind. Ruffrer b4 9jA- ed hunself upon a log little in therear f and was Fbusily engaged in roling volame f t- bacco smoke from h..moth, er iry. ing his huge lips as heolled forth an A4erqta- tity fthe'snole., n thispositon sat our hu one in deep meditation, in the othersuurr with a halo-of tobaco smoke, and peretly"i ent .to the soul inspiring beauties of4 nature. Mfterhavingtrested f ew * nt Ehiije, menced the eection of a mned poles and bark. This pahon pc a, the two ihnters ld o torest. " l . X 1rI ~ 5 4 i l 1 } ft I - t { . a t~l ,q' 49 page: 50-51[View Page 50-51] ' . 1Wiftial nitain do I hear. HORWerr blj t'strikes thisgar; RoW fearfh tibtWridhight hour To hearth; erpent's h rmin power, Why ve efu1 crawling 'round my bed, And k *epi* p , hn iis s e"'" t was late he afternoon when 6r little Rar-, tya rld at the outh' of the run: The sun had etj =loudleglory behind the adjnohng i:, be thvrha fully completed their, shelter.. Eving4igight Wajuat disappearing s our hun .en l1yi't e4 R nr' wMs soon in the isc f4ia~fnis". -but Phiflp oidt noVclose hs eyes, and was in the act of t urni g himselfdotad, #en&E~eptigliimhi attle fellripon his Nrs. h& iiid Wa familiar, and nii'ing to hip feet I' lied ugo hisomyanion &dfElloW suit. r"8ha S 'neaas!_by haveis ", edleaimed he, i QM uf e'ofthe shelter. o' is Ter:mdatt mit you mans ,eited tre thimankuibbing his eyes. "Get out of that!4 aimed Phiip,'"as fast as your legs will carry.y/ u , you will be covered with rattlesnakes "hottIe shnaI ' !he i'fed the Dutchman, e,-ish ter rattle s am!" But before he euld' say any caught the sound of the vendmous rete sr ai a general rattling .;i r ;, r , A'7' .; tmong their trils had now commence his feet said-- ; , t "veil, i tinks I hears ter tm nose un4er Ater tails, and I sphose've had gp tter yvus lt trUs be." "I think so," replied philip, "fo there ar piles of them here.". "Yell den vot shall we do for ablace to sheep E inquired the Dutchnan. "Let us put up another shanty," replied Phll. Accordingly the two hunters Wernt to work, an_ i a short time had the satisfaction of takin g figf in another shelter. The hunters lay down once are Euffner was sodn fast asleep; but Philip's illi4 was full 't snakes, and he could not close his eyes. lHe, tridl in vain to banish these Aid imaginations from his mind. If he attempted to shuthis eyes a ufhbu- sand forked, fiery tonigueswer'drig a hiu.A There he lay; restless and ines_ whileTi$i was in the fiill enjoyment of luinibefi ; It will be recollgoted tha iip pI u4 u countable repugnace to spa s. Ee w class of animals dit he hatd mre h e 0ake family ie. ha had several rge epegg them, and on several occasios QadI Ibeen :it1 by them. Onceighisqwn b e snake had takeh rfuge is w h lay all night, a'4iinf pp ing w l,. iu,1 9 act of dressing hinse t opie"cea cis'. ra tle," as he daleht anp 1 i 4 be 1in order to acsetalpi it weitF6 leap toward him, ai sihead"c hi et inches ofhis fem i until it had bitten"U i Myog~' $j feagfglog ing, Philip had entterhg1dVth d et otgud h ctred of saalkes, wi". -d tIe dread Qft _ ,. +'' i f k r 1 ' J z.. n b i ,:. 1 Y i t t page: 52-53[View Page 52-53] therefo el, reader will not be at a lose to account for the state of his mind on this occasion. A As wehave -re iarked 'he lay in this :estess cnd tion; 'how long, he could not tell. At length he found himself deprived of locomotion,, and a sort of tupidityeae ove 'Ihih.tHis feelings were most singular and distressing. He tried to move, but in: vain. APresently a huge rattlesnake came crawling towards him; its diamond eyes were fied ugaihis, and its forked tongue dared at him' in a pet«ferocious man er.r When it had approached within several feet of him it halted, and commenced a most fearful rattle with its tail; instantly' a hun- dred others made their appeaance, advancing upon hm from diffeent directions. Philip gazed upon liis heart chilling scene, but, he was utterly unrble o, extricate himself fromi.his perilous condition. 3ef©re him lay, densee thicket, a d around him the ground was iterally strewnwith. the most venom- 9r files They wref a pieces se shapes and coors-bullsaJesco paper heads,'rattlesnakes, black snakgsgreen snakes, blue racers anvipers, 1lial other s peculiar to dry 'and. The'trees iound 'himwere flive with them- and all advan- ei upontim. 'A' 'sense -of suffgcation oppressed hi n=theyhadlbund themselves atound his'legs, ii ' urmand body. He woi o have torn the -jile.fromfhim he otild "have'?'"rampled them underis e; heMwonafavebounded from tat _ l u.dfound a w teit yigrave aV the bttom 'of t&Thi"kbut fli 1n ular f tlit held him there. i1elooked r forhish :bd iIb he "had 'di'ap- peled. A repe d found self about his'n ck d s :thie'd f choking hin. Philip iade one desperate effort and springing to his feet, .awo e rhlfound itiall rr d dream! exclaim- 'A ud all th repile rade, from the Nst bald lE 4% ergen tii Te 'arden of Eden, 'donito 'the r6eEEiR LIFE. 8 last vestige Which shall remain' on the face{f earth !" "Not ter devil is ter matter now i man?' .Vf kind of a tam voolish vay is dis of getting out froin ter ped'? Vy, py ter lord' Harry, fou looks more as like ter,t evil himself!" "Blast the snakes," cried Philip, still rubbing his eyes, and ,apparently somewhat.bewilde , SVy, mine Cot, man, vere ish Ater any n but he had scarcely asked the questinywe lt ing his eyes towards ,the. pae whre e . discovered the head of an enormous iattles4. peering from he crevicesof a log against i p had rested his head during the night. Ruffe t- teredan exclamation of surprise, and,}was akoit, stoop down. to the earth'for a. club to dispatch th reptile, when another, not quite as large,,.ade a fearful. leap at him, .just A as 1hilip was about'to w rhi Cof his danger.* 'Fortunately, before the reptile had timeto gath- er himself for anotherleap, Phip came downup on him' with a , fearful crash, and the rept ;Was soon rithing in theagonies;of death.'a. n Qet moment, and the one under the log met asiwiar fate., Daylight had just broken in uipoi:the forest:se Philip was aroused fro.'h A i. nay, not altogether a drem,;fq i'adrsa d that the naei$'ner, had actually grwup ')t pon the bosom of Thjej_ unt for the horrible dan4 on springingfi his breast d £ .d e* t,,_ .Butwhdxit, U bosouio i f ri body ? It is not, ho ~ evs~ our *Mr. James Cunningharti,'now reip ~ r Nevi ~ statesithe aMo A 8twean, arenof these reptiles have been eciiover04 n sasag'e page: 54-55[View Page 54-55] 54 PIONEER LIFE. answer this question. It is enough for us to know that just such occurences as we have related are by no means rare in the experiences of pioneer life.-- Many such instances are left upon record in the lives of western hunters. We could mention sev- eral, but will not presume upon the intelligence of the reader. After our heroes had despatched the two ser- pents as already mentioned, they proceeded to the shanty, which they had forsaken in the evening. Here they were no little astonished at finding that they had actually taken shelter upon a den of rat- tlesnakes; for on removing the shanty and clearing away the rubbish, their ears were greeted with the music of this species of the snake family. The bat- tie soon commenced in earnest, and for two long hours were our heroes engaged in killing enormous reptiles. Philip showed himself a master hand at the business, and Ruffner fairly roared with laughter, at witnessing the dexterity of the snake. hating Philip, and every now and then amusing him with some Dutch drollery. Assoon as the work of snake extermination had b een completed, the two hunters continued th eir journey down the banks of the Clear. Fork, until they arrived at the spot where Newville now stands. j", b. F 1 1 Y 4 ' [Vol l' 4i . 4 PILI PRE~AMING. e'a't 'fj t! 'r 'o i z it{} r l 141 Fi11 1 f E;;t, El i" Asi lll;l .f 14, } a p j'{{ fi'j tt 5 CHAPTER X. HUNTING EXCURSION -INDIAN CABIN-AN ADVENTURE. "Oh let me climb those gay clad hills, Rough,.ruygged though they be, And nestle by the shady rills, Or'neath the shady tree. Ascending the high cliff which overlooks thiM village, the romantic Philip set himself down ug'n a moss covered rock. The morning was beautiful and all nature looked gay and smiling. The mingled melodies of a hpmu sand songsters, rang upon' the morning air, To Philip, the scene appeared the: more delightiu as he contrasted it with the dreamy horrors of4the past night. Philip's anticipations of the grand and beautifull were fully realized. Below him was spread, ouf the interminable forest-the variegated land- scape. He had left Ruffner in the valley below, and he was now by himself on the'highest point of the bluff, free ,to revel in his own imaginations.. "The forest, the mighty forest ! howit inspires the mind with emotions too big for utterance , Thousands and thousands of acres, covered with the most luxuriant Negetation through which brigh- sparkling waters roll; and on whose banlds are saa the blending colors of the 'vast family of flowedi shrubs, and blooming wild flowers. Man may bf} of himself, of his honor his knerledge and A page: 56-57[View Page 56-57] 66 . PINEEE LIFE. greatness, and 'what is he? An insect--a worm--a mere nothing, scarcely discernible on the grand panorama of nature. Place the crimsoned robed, and. diamond decked monarch, even upon this infe- rior pinacle, then talk to him of power, greatness and glory-tell him to command and he shall be obeyed, and he will feel that your words are mere mockery." The sharp crack of a rifle broke in upon the young man's reveries, and casting his eyes be- low him, he discovered a full grown buck, making lis way up the hill with 4the 'utmost speed, in a' direct line to where he sat. Philip grasped, his rifle and sprang behind a tree. As the animal nea i'the spot where the young man stood, having somewhat slackened his speed, he discharged his rifle and the beast gave otie desperate leap into the air, fell backwards, and expired. The ball had pierced his heart., fluffzier, who' hadheard the repprtpof Philip's hill,; ascended the ill towards him, not knowing what :ig ht have happened to him. In a few mo- 4id hi s eyes a t' sight of hiip standing 6 the Pfafle m ann aI: t isf4at lek, artin !" 'e elainied. 'il arixio k~o at what he , hd discharged :hie rjfig " I tppgosI have.finishedthe job which you con - upced. atthebottom of the hilL,?" w: I" finishkon ie ownsehobs," tartly replied the tchedApoot yen I cannot get troo imit him, den '1cas dr hip." " Very we1'th en;but what haveDyouukilled? V have' It ?tvyust cum and see and den youcan h ier f ur Slf- Philip aeonpa nig th" tciman to the bottom of he 'hilihen=he b el the lifeless foru" o a gigatie' hear .The aniialwas a m e ale;of the W±The ballxomn' Ruffner'. rifle had, be dr'ien through 'the aonunal, 'having pierced PIONEER LIFE. 67 having pierced his heart when a few death' strug- gles ended his earthly career. Ph'hunters poceeded now to divert the ri final of t'Heir 'hides. This was-soon actoripi1ished and their bodies"Were left for the' empty stomachs ofdhe hoWling wolves, The two' hunters thQrlie .d- deded lown the banks of the streak, bit without eting with any further success, till they carie upon' the confines of a dense thicket whih tIey entiere and to their no small astonishment found a' slitary cabin, vei rudely constructed.* - On en- tering it ,they found that it was uninhabited, though bearing marks of having recently been oeN cupied. "Vot doh till dish mean!" inquired Ruffner. "Py shines dish a leetle Inshun house." "Ah!" said Philip, smiling; "why may it 'not be a big Indian, as well as a' little one that lived here?" "Vell", repi d the Du'tehman, "you may 's1pose him a jeetle or' fpig, yust as you blease, poot Imeans vots you know without your tam foolishne ss ' " Yes, nes; replied 'Philipl ,;understand .'you noW You refer to the size of-the house and not the Indiai who residedin it." "'Datish it-dat ish it," replied' the Dutchnan; and I shpose him leetle house without ter inshun." "But there isa no, time to lose, here, Ruffinr," said Philip, ' w ntust look for game" and.o scyintg the hunters left' the cabin. Retracing their steps, they returned in the tirectio pf the hill ppn which they had met with such gpod success morning. ;But ,meeting with ,nogame which , they considered worth, f their attention, they cqn91 - ded to seek a shelter for the night, a d 4 athe dawniOf ,aye , n horme. 'r The su had now rnk behind the adja eut blps, and the shades of night were again ~settin d~n *T~hi~ cabin was'the habitation of an old Indian- narned Lyons, bein~e Way conriesed with sweikwhcedand .ahnnyrcake. Tie is said t. hatve asber up,. wards~fld~years old, anld was'at the bihrning-of CAL Crawford' page: 58-59[View Page 58-59] P'IONEER LIFE. 5 PIONEER LIF U upon the forest; and yet oir heroes knew not wherx.tog'est for the night. In a few moments, howeve, they caught the sight of a,,ledge of rocks, at the head of a deep ravine, and proceeding to te~sthey discovered a spacious opening, which running some distance under afforded an; ample shelter. Having examined the cavern,if such it may be named, and finding no visible signs of wild beasts or reptiles, they determined to shelter here till morning; necessary preparations were accor- dingly made, and the.- hunters laid down,. But their slumbers were, frequently disturbed during the night by the hideous yells of piao6ling wolvgs, which were enjoying a rich repast on the bodies of the slain animals. Morning once more dawned upon the forest; and with the " early tints of opening day" our hunters- were astir. Leaving the cavern, they proceeded in a north-easterly direction for sever- aL miles untithey came in sight of a considerable edge of rocky bluffst. This ledge of rocks is sit- uated on the road leading now from Washington to Newville, and near . the residence of Mr. John !T. Douglas. All things considered they form a most magnificent and remarkable rocky structure, Our hunters were soon upon these heights, en- joying the hury of a cool and salubious morning air. To Philip the prospect was one of no little interest-; and although this humble locality could not be brought ,in comparison with the garden vales of Neosha, or the alluvial prairies of Kansas,' yet t6 his view the prospect was no 'less beautiful. Herethese blufe, though minature in comparison, are neverless covered with dense primeval foresIs; ai doupon these heights another days, the red nan *This ravine and cavernt ma be seen a short distance~ north-wesit the presentgite of Newyille, near eriu tlhe land ofJohn Fe~grgs t~hse havs since beenenorijnated ' Pjpe's Cliffs,' in 'memory o Dela- ware chief ot thnt yngme, who resided near Jeromectille,' ini now Ash~n poun- -ty but formely Richiand county, in 18}2% I of the forest had stood, inspired with the spirit of unobstructed freedom. "How beautiful is nture," exclaimed tl e roman- tic young hunter, while Ruffner sat smoking his pipe, u conscious of the beauties around hin- "How beautiful is nature," repeated he, "the green earth, the blue heavens, and the wide spreading forest. Whether we gaze upon the mountain's summit, the spray washed shore of old ocean,:or the flower decked plains, all, all are beau- tiful and inspiring. Cast our eyes oyer nature where we may and a thousand interesting objects meet our vision. Whether we iten to the low breathings of the gentle zephyrs, or the frightful detonations of the bellowing tempest-the glaring lightning's flash, or the soft and transient lightof the passing meteor-the iniitable radience of the many eglored rainbow, orthe evanescent corrusca- tions of the ever changing aurora-yet in all tlese we cannot help feeling the highest degree of holy veneration. Whether we gaze, spon the limpid waters eof the clear runnin brooks which trickle over grass and pebbles alQng their flower strewn banks,or upon the feaif'ul precipitations of the awe inspiring catarfe, or the foaming surges of the sunless deep-ve are ineither case constrain- ed to acknowledge the sublime teachings of nattae sowice of infinite gratification and he whose soul is so luggish as not to be able to realize such a overpowering sense-of the beautiful and subliji is an object of deep commiseration "Vot ish dat;?" ejaculated the:J , pc oipt- ing his finger towards a coupe of nvoin objects that were making theirway towards the..pot where our heroes weresitting. ' "Ainshuns, shupiter !" and the .Dutchman gragped Jiis rifle ready for a. combat. In a moment Philip dis- covered thlmand biad Ruffer to keep q ut and follow him, the t o 'hunters, cautiol re- 59 page: 60-61[View Page 60-61] 0PoNEEi LIE. treated some distance in the rear of. the oliff, c61- cealing themselves in a thick'climp }f'underbrush, which completely hid them, from the sight ofi'the Indiais; bit from which the'top of the cliff became distinctly visible, by slightly moving to one side of the thick foliage.- It was but a few moments till our heroes discoV-' ered the two Indians, a man and a woman,. ascei- ding the rock on which they had just been seated. As soon as they had gained the submit, the old Indian, (for such they discovered him to he,) be- came somewhat agitated, and pointing his finge to his feet,, exclaimed, in a tone suffiiently loud to be heard by our hunters, "white man here !-"--- Then casting his eyes around in every direction he seemed to scrutinize every object, gazing in the . direction of 'our hunters much more intensely than in any other. For a moment Philip imagined that he was discovered. After'the old man had 'satis- fled himself that no human eyes, apyarentlywere upon him, he seated himself by the side of the woman, and, in a low tone of voice, entered into a long conversation, relating some story or legend, connected, as our heroes supposed with the history of this romantic cliff. The 'young woman, (for such they discovered her to be,)listened very atten- tively and apparently, at times, seemed much af- fected, now and then wiping the tears from' her eyes. As the old man 'concluded his story,, he bowed himself upon the rock (the young woman imitating his movements) 'and remained ,in a kneeling pos- ture 'for some moments.' Presently 'a 'cloud of' smoke ascended from the- alter, and the orisons were over. Descending the rockthe two Indians again set forward on their journey. As soon as they were out of' sight and 'hearing, Philip and Ruffner returned to the rook. Philip's curiosity was excited' to know by what means the PIONEBR TL 61 il old n,'m n detected the "presence of " White m4# ,''as he tried hi. He examined the face of th 4ock critically, but wasunable to discour any sigii9'sby which such, a recognition could be made. "This is son thin g unaccountaly strng, said Philip, as' he concluded his earin&tit'T aift a loss to diseb'r the marks or sigibf Whic that old Chief, is"I suppose lheii t b dte d our presene h ee"" 1)l)17 'I dus'nt tnk any tin g sdrd1ge aptitit * said the Dutchman, at the same time calling ?i sip'8at tension to, fot'prints inade uo&nthe' soft moss, which had' overspread the rock. "Plain enough, Martin, plain enough," sai 'iil ip,' "and I most heartily accord to you 'a superior sense of perception. "Yaw," replied the Dutchmn -" poot 1shoost tells you young mans yot. I .i k about, Y., Ven you get in ter'woods mit your5eyes shut, Yi pet- ter pe athome." "Thank you, Martin, thank you," replied Philip, "I will endeavor to profit by your ad onition. But certainly I should liketck W t isfory of that old Indian. I feel confide the:Mis something in- teresting in his history."t "Veil, veil youngmans li dtier, "dish may pe vot you likes, poot es)$ gapeut all dis tam nonsense. All #pm rascal. I knows more apout te ,«- vot y s; fni "."his- tory," replied Phip-"y re apout ter history as I v "That may all bev r L till I have a curiosity to kni the old Chief and, his dasa good chance for an adt that we embrace 'the opportnity. "Vellvot voodt4 : # ; ft.n V'se shust ter schap for t&r pizPmess?."'."I .R -"Well I propose that we ;follow that old Indian, page: 62-63[View Page 62-63] 1%fEI LEE. nd certain if possible, who he is an4the nature f 1Jibusiness in this region. l3ut remember, thker i. to be nq shooting without a presentation of actual danger." "Yaw, y eaw, police Rufner laughingly, " I w"l iat y auisigapout, y ou w nts to sphokemit tee Ju _rivpnag, mgre.as ter inahun mans." " Wgjll uflner tp confess the. truth, ypn tare about hialf rigt, I must own that thegrl has made a, deep impresion n my mind, as well as the.old yan h pgif." ' Py Shuper, .young mans," replied Ruffner, "vood you makes love mit dat tam inshun vo- would. altogether depend1upon ircum- s ei," replied Philip;" But will you aopampa- lny epthe adventure m teShuot as you blease," replied Ruffner. udugli'" crime "Philip. and the two hunters r e J - uo'k i1 A r " 7, 7'M C PT. FIR. 4 i 'r : C 9 r( fl _: ' , ' 7 7.1 CHAPTER XI. THE 0 IEFTAIN AND HIS DAUGHTEi--AGLI NEST--TJIU {fj STORM.-- HEILOCK FALLS "A night of clouds in threatening btackhess hun, O'er the dark forests of the West,.aud flung A fearful gloom upon the trickles' woods' --LEES. From the external appearance of the old , Philipconcludd that he wa some noted e. He was evidently-well cpep withyears.H- e was remarkably tall,. 9l built i aprJY very muscular,-he was.kqu ek .in hnsiotions, ''rm in his step, and fiery fn Egye liropo &i' were those of the ih es e sp i pariari's general deportment 'innri y anddignimed;,s,~ geea r . 1fisdress was of the most shgwy chr cter. On fisi neche wore a collar of the1ot beautiftil color. . Each shdiilder wa a beautifully oran e ae tlier; and across his breast in a diagonal position,ai fb eund tight td it,;as his war p +; leastt o . ' et long. The young wontn a Aai giadily 'attired, andnteretingly beauVif1, 1 *as'as Phig in a ined, a -dlerfec odetion. St adg efeelig enter gtin boson, making lym nxious o ri il 41iMid Of tly 4teresting Poiuptj,1 H e gg posedrnt tobh of cortir to o .g n pusiitlf pt were now on theirway. After starting in puritithip re Lireetifns ... , , , , + 1 ,, ; J " , 4 ' ,3 ti i r, ' t , ., page: 64-65[View Page 64-65] EONEE, LIFE. to Ruffner to proceed cautiously, and in no case to discharge his rifle unless attacked. Proceeding on the trail of the Indians for some distance without coming in sight of them, they halted on the banks of a small stream,* which at that time was very low. Here all signs of the trail ended, and the hunters had almost concluded that the old man had discovered them, and had taken the greater caution to leave no signs of the trail behind him. But Philip, who had wandered a short distance down the banks of the creek, observed a broken twig on the. opposite side. Coming to a halt,}he sat down awaiting the approach of Rhffner, who, shortly after made his~ appearance on the op- posite side of the run. Philip joined him by cros- sing it, and the two hunters once more entered u on the trail which led across a broken part of the Kthe sky foursome tie paat hadv oeov'ercast .W fh fragme 1tary ' wicsJ an t h o o Altsh f i[hu der iiicated an a .i poaching stor . Still orheroes 'prued heir way, until the _ again stuck 'thenbanks ofte lear Fork, a d aft trav- ing a, sh64t d upthe"stream., cros . to',the onher side.l ut the arkies fheght wa wsettlg aunAejn aiid anost fearful stprm was yafbri o er \10 thep. Thegeai Ihnigs were .plpy ng n fepgil cozrscat 1ig the dark'9orm cloudthat-rose 4wfugy 4limefr m the estern horippnu ye~t our h ee ' E 4 not corm ne rn eightt of.' thejn dians, ani the ne ng darknesshad now reverted them fofoowin thtrail. t was gY ed to abana thep h 1 ntfre-an dse'ek shelter frdm aboutn dni testorm 'shd.reanid:.' bo oe oile ouihof wheri ehr' oser d hStream eore *$S' e called Switzer's ra~i which empties into the Clearfork, a sart dis- I darkaegs had fully set in,upon them, and their po- sition was now upon a high cliff of rocks, known as the "E'agle'& nest."* Uere they determined to re- main unilthe fury of the storm had subsided. A short"distance. in the rear of this cliff wan. a tbigk growth of underwooa, into which they retired curing, their persons and fire arms .as best they could with the :ins of,. the animals they had killed. : The tempest was now upon them; and such a tempest! Heaven and earth "seemed clashing 'to- gether. Peal after peal of booming thunder bust from the flaming batteries of heaven. "Py Shupiter," exclaimed the Dutchman "dish a tevilish pig shtor ." Crack went an elee#io rocket with theienergy of Omnipotence, and iithe same instant a huge, oak, standing some distance in the rear of where they sat, was shivered to pieces, one of which was precipitated within a few feet of them. I ewas 'a fearful crash, and for moment the,- two hunters seemed'seiblyaeet:e'. the shock This astourdii crash was quickly succeed- ed b other, and another, though at much greater distances. Next came the sweeping i ds, bearing down everything in heir courses ' The noise of their roaring was heard like the heave and swel of' the pestosed ocean under t ie desolating energies of a tropical hurricare. ain: and hail were decending in such jrodigioustori- rents, as induced our hunters to conclude that tle Prince and power ofthe air " had opened on1e of thegaes of a supernalcanal, th ouh which flowed all the waters of the universe,-cetanly,it s nothing less than a liquid avalanchesweepingi, opt of the storm clouds of heaven, and the staayfioa *'in those days an old eagle hh built ler nest=utpithis cli ff lnine whichh 'Zhe rock has been called "Eagle's Net.' ''his roek rises about 80 feet inper- pendicular herghtand front its summit is lford.d niostnab.icent vi wof the 'valley Qf hi Clear fork~ for somse distapece, T'lip e iffis p a tftehg bltff whchrun parallel with'the ptreami.'" . J1taprtftehg 65 64 PIONEER LIFE. page: 66-67[View Page 66-67] 66 PiONEEf LIFE. of the wild war of the elements-the wind driven rains,hail riven air, flickerig, burning and brighte- ing, with the astounding thunder crashes and noise of falling trees, mingled in horrible confusion, echo- ing with deep repeatings and muffled reverberations, from hill to hill, suggested to the romantic young hunter the idea that ten thousand devil drummers were summoning, with dismal roll, millionn of 'fire spirits to the world's conflagration. Such was a night tempest on the bans' of the Clearfork in 1812,* as witnessed and.;endured. by those two lonely pioneers. Philip sat gazing with emotions of' mingled awe and reverence upon this "elemental war." He had never before been'called to witness such a mag- nificent -and terrific atmospheric' phenomenon, yet notwithstanding the danger to which he was- ex- posed, no considerations would have induc- ed him to have foregone this magnificent 'exhibition of nature. He had often viewed nature in her mo- ments f calm repose, had drank dee from the fountains of the hills, and imbibed t pe seijit of the sequestered"forest, and now" he' had,"for the first time, seen nature in one ofl'her wildest poxfs3$is. The winds had now sunk to agetle .gale" the fury of the storm had passed over their 'heads, and the silvery stars were begining to shine out upon the high arch of heaven. Our hunters' arose from their seats in their humble shelter''which together with the skins of the animals, had p served themr against the rfury the rai and hail,'and advancing towads the'margin of the bluff, gazed in'mdte as- tnishment into the fearful abyss below, which through the'darkness of'the night appeared the more horrible. "ot for noish' is dat?' exclaimed Ruffner, as his ears caught the sound of a continuous. roaring in a outherly direction from theel.,' "' * his d is fresh in the memories of the earlyettlers'who are stilL. living. in many places over which 'it passed its effects are yet visible.' PIONEER LIFE. 67 "It is the noise of falling water," replied Philip, who had also caught the sound as Ruffner spoke. 1itis a cascade in all probability, repeated he, and I propose that we direct.our course thither." "Und, vot you mean py ter gascat?" interrogated the. Dutchman. " Why," replied Philip, "a, little cataract, over which the water'is precipitated." "Vell, veil, poot I dosh not shtan under vot you mean 'py ter catrack mit vauter precepty," said the Dutchman. "Can't you shbeak blain vot I knows mit out your pig vords ? " "Yes, yes," replied Philip, much tickled at. the Dutchman's language. "A cascade or' cataract is , a water-fall, or a place where the water rolls over rocks and falls to the ground." "Veil, den," replied Ruffner, "ve vill go und see dish, vot you calls him ?" "ascadeanswered Philip. . Yaw, dish gascate. Accordingly the two hunters directed their steps in the direction ofthe qnticip4ted waterfall. They had descended the clif and entered,;the valley, leading in a southerly direction. The nearer they approached, the more audible ,became the sound. A deep and gloomy ravine lay before them, which they entered, following it up .for some distance, The.roaring of the water, echoing in the ravine i' the darkness of night, was quite deafening. Alarge quantity of rain had fallen, and this was now.pouringin tor ents over the broken rocks. After our heroes had proceeded some distande.up the ravine towards the 'falls, dtheydiscovere t their no small- astonislnent,:the faint glimmerings of tight shining through thethick foliage of. the tree, 'Py Shupiter,' exclaimed the Dutcliman. vident- ly.~ lttl frighten ed,' "ye ish going intoade.9 page: 68-69[View Page 68-69] l1 PiONEER LIE. ro pers. Dat ish 'burty tark,- tevelish looking ".f sispicious looking locality," replied Thilip, " lut I am anxious to learn its character, and I think we can succeed much better now-than if we, wait till morning. As to this place being inhab- ited by robbers I have no fearsof that. But there may be a body of Indians encamping here. If so they will not attack us now. LpV us proceed cau- tiously til, we discover the nature of this light. The adventure may be dangerously but the ad- vantage is on our side, we will be under cover of darkness, and if we discover the company to be too numerous, we-. can retreat unnoticed. If they are Tnadins, it is evident they do not anticipate the approach of an enemy to night, as they have their fires burning." "Vell," replied Ruffner,u I ish ageet to any ting tot you ish," so saying the Dutchman reprim- ed his rifle, making all things secure in case of any emergency. Our heroes now approached; under cover of un- derbrush, theplace from which the light proceed- ed. The -noise of the failing water gave'then .an opportunity of advaning without being heard. The nearer they ap}p:oaohed the falls, the more. parent thelight appeared. After coming within several yards of the falls, they discovered the light to proceed ffrm behind them, which' made the, jrecipitatig'flood appear more rand and picturesque. As they halted 'hoe frder few mo- ient in .oer to cisely scrutinize the place, Euffher discovered t1e huge ,form of an inidig , standiig some ,ew feet in advance of hi~bg fragmne~it of a rock"that lay shortt distance to the one side of the Nascade.' "iJnslun!" exclained iRuffner, in a somewhat '4g- itated tone of' vaict, hei'nstantl the Ilgri was Pro1 ERL1 E. 69 Indian glided behind a rock and was lost to'sight, At first Philip thought that the Indian 'had heard the voice of Ruffner, but then again hb knew that the roar of the falls would not, permit the sound of ten such voices to become audible from the distance where he stood, and as to their being discovered, where they were, under cover of such deep dark- ness, it was out of the question. Under these con- siderations, his fears were dismissed, and they still continued to advance towards the. light, until they came within ten steps of the'rock upon which they had seen the Indian. Here they paused, and a consultation was held, in which it *as.'agreed that one of them should advance upon the rock referred to, and with the utmost caution examine the place and discover if possible the position of the Indian. This adventure was so ie ' bold, and perilous, and was undertaken byh iip, while Ruffner was to cover his retreat in of an attack. Philip gained the sockiunobserved, and unmo- lested, when to his no small astonishment, he dis- covered the objects of: hidday's pursuit. There behind the cascade in a, acious cavern,* which . ran some distance under the. rock; sat the old In- dian and Wha 'Philip now supposed his daughter. Returning to uffner he communicated his discov- ery to him; when it was"'agreed upon that both should enter the cavern at the same time, with the butts of their rifles foremost, so as to create as little alarm as possible among the Indians. Ac- cordingly they proceeded boldly, to the rock, when a piercing scream from the young maiden aroused the old man who sat smoking his pipe with his face turned in an opposite direction, and springing to his feet, confronted the two hunters with uplifted tomahawk. *This romanti ldoality has since been denominated "Mempilock Falls," and is often visited by the young people. "Pio nio parties," often meet here, and on some Qoeaaions, political meetings are said to have been held here. These page: 70-71[View Page 70-71] 70 PIONEER LIFE. " I am the Indians friend," exclaimed Philip, ad, vancing towards the old man with extended hand. This was enough. The old man dropped his hatchet, grasped his hand, and bidthim a hearty welcome. A similar reception awaited the Dutch- marg. CHAPTER XHI. HEMLOCK FALLS--THE CHIEFTAIN AND HIS DAUGHTER Compelled by warringelements to stay, T~hey-sought a shelter till the storm was o'er, In a dark cavern, on the Clear Fork's shore; Far through the gloom extends the peeping light, Fringing the sabledrapery of night; Rushed the rude storm; as waters dashing o'er The cataract, with 4eep astounding rear. ",Hemlock FaIls," the place where weileft heroes and the Indian in the.preceding chapt situated about two miles south-east of the re site of Newville. These Falls are indeed mo teresting. The water pours over a precipi about seventy-five. feet in height, imping rock to rock until it reaches the bottom, whic strown over with fragmentary rocks, evidently tached from the hights above. Upon the to the ,bluff, over which the waterdescends, stan large Hemlock tree, its roots being interwoven rocks. Viewed from below, this tree present mostfearful sight. It seems to riseuward an the clouds, standing upon a merepoint of an o 4 ..arching r ock. Ascending this tree, and pa your eyes' from the top into the abyss below view becomes truly horrible, and it require ordinary amount of fortitude to perform the es ment. These Faitls, when viewed uder the soft mellow light of thernoon;reeminds one,of The p r our er, is :sent st'in- ce o'f from wh 'is y de- p of ids, a with its a iidst ver- sting the sno peri- and oetic page: 72-73[View Page 72-73] -descriptions of the fairy lands, where spirits and elves assemble to hold their nightly festivals in the still moonlight, which falling upon, and through the checkered curtain of green, gives, enchantment to 'the view. Such is but a faint description of this natural curiosity, as it appeared to Philip at the, period of this adventure. As our hunters entered this cavern a bright bla- zing fire, the light of which falling with an en- chanting softness on every object around them, gave the place an aspect of thg most fascinating and dreamy beauty. Overhanging, this arching entrance, and creeping out of the crevices of the rock. above, came down .a thick curtain of wild vines, interlaced and commingled with luxuriant honey suckles with their bright colored blossoms, fringing the front, of the cave on either side of the falls. But the' most beautiful sight which met theVision of.the young man, was the young Indian maiden. Her eyes: .met hisEas he :entered the cavern, revealing to him as he imagined, a hidden world of brightness and sunshine. "Old said Philip, after the party had ur- rounded the fire. '1 hope we have not given you any offence by our intrusion here."' "None whatever," replied he in broken English, "this place is asiuch 'th rproperty of the white- man as of the Indian. The Great Sprit whonl the christians call od has created the white man as well as the Indiqn, ranting "both the right 't be fryq aidunmoieted in the pursuit of happiness. "eerabj man," interrogated Philip, "are you Tm possession of the character of the hristian's QoM" "I am,"Answered the old man, and taking from hibo n copy of the New Tesametpresented Sto B1highp, sayin~g- "here, sir, is a trauseripV of .I d@4N~%oi~otmif oeWWrtjdtagi %%dt.'buirod aoda esow medmnH 4 ddh gnoms hb "From whence didW #1I%46%el4 Y*f 9 e Pq dPI f'. sin o o rThbef1'dg1M% t ~e Wia i e tr i g he t~ con iffe rr Si n sit{ ih'~~9 A,6jgr 'gu YI du i (" t T 9 ' l7ingu[9rveret t L 4 T. liu a ysoarrie4ocif1e ir down og hatchets, sand 98 8at :1 3P up tr i at aff t ain ec F pnfsorn -ke r.es an h alld .s unor' sonn ? t1e61 e o 99 "" ' 94 Y, dI a wayscarrie erred pora "C su' 8 l'd i t e e u t e l t i e stl iair e theairinvetertf.o? Nord. y re a aj dker rta t h b Bod nefriy v bd 'hWVere fW tio , tdEih e eof wicked es ';,an shall, do so no m dl 1edgl lii'V ref69s g Apf19d /b. Fha sy Y e but h action di ur . l oae im. 72 PIONEER LIFE. page: 74-75[View Page 74-75] 756 " WE. agains- him from the; vi1ag of Gnadenhutn, and among that number were .those bound tome by 1edea st assoiation."_ As the old man concluded thie reply Philip thu ht. he detected emotions of grief within his b aua he therefore deteri ned to change the oi( y atyn Q n pome other to1? Philip had o- servedag:agur he conversationn, that the eyes of the aiden hadfrequently been cant upon iun, apnd h n gined a pecuh meaung in hey bewitching glapes. Changig the conversation he remarked, tsaloeUty is rea1y romantic.". "Ye" replied te old man," there is not anoth- er uch spot along this atrea m" "None like it that I haves een," answered the young man. 'But it has been suggested to my mind that this locality might have been the the- are of some important event connected with the history of Indian life." Your sug&ation," replied the old man, "is not unfoudd a this place, to myself at least, Will eetr be held in sad remembranc .' 'AU indeed," replied Philip, "tlhe some trous 'eent has, occurred heare, yin goney t memory of which yet casta gloom over your ndd" "Nay, not immediately here," replied the Qld.J man'ticit some few miles distant; though this' pl999ndn somehat connected with t is' horri- ble tragedy. . a the li on a Moment, Philip's mmnd turned to the cliff o which he had seen him in the afternoon, and anx- i =u l learn the particulars of this event, he thus addre ed the odd Indian: , r It ibut du6 toth taus of}truth to state 'here, that bit few instances are left on:record in whi a white man as been tried and executed for the murder Ofa s nian. COlaJhnson says thatIni a period of, 53 years; sjnc e1 cmine to ha est he never r . ew hat one instance, in which a white man was tried, gieke~dpxecttd forths murderfof an Inding~. The mnurderaf h~u- ers, tree whiteswere wrmitiod to escape fa prisn. Venerable Sir, it would affordre the nSot e' halted pleasui'e to leanr the hitory of ybiru-life, id partic lilrlf the iiiides Ifo the imemoible eVit to which yeu refer. Thee is nothingWhih affords me more "pleasure than to learn wisdom and 'i , structioni' at the feet of those 'whose ohsevMioi and experience1 entitles them to the "ro'tid of instrctots of youth. Sir, I am now fully convinced that true philosophy is only obtained throgh ob. ser ation and 'experience. Andc, insease it would not be derogatory to your feelings, a history of your life; and the events connected' with dit. id be a source of infinite -satisfaction to myself, and prove an acceptable and instructive diff6rig to my race. "At present, yong man," replied the' old In- dian, I am not prepared to give you a positive answer. If you have no objections #e will 'retire to 'rest, and in the morning I shall be pt i&l tao answer you fully." Accordingly the 'arties lay down to rest."nut it was some timebefore Philip' could' 'falliaslp. The noise of the falling water,° s oudei1ng Ui kept him awake for sont finigie duidiig *idh ,IB thoughts would -ocei sionally turn b The idisn girl. 5 att Morning came. . Bay light had 'spread hrvogy wings over the-forest, aandthe mingled meiodi8.t the woodland mintels' wre 'floating A hpondht morrdag atir. Plikp and his comtrade hadiefn, asdtweabout to- step outside of the cavern to view spot by the light ofsday, wh ia -lonud Cad :e shriek once nore rang through th oate1n , ew wer turned towad the girl; _ nilD n an in- stant tihe object 'of Fe alarns was r'i nethe .nke 4 Philipt htde S.' m.onieri 'dis.haigfhi' ri1, d befiarm it cd tents in the head of an enorm6na *hke,*hi ILI page: 76-77[View Page 76-77] 0ll&BNN9 Ke450% WF:AP 31 P,9E ,t(th3Tiegy wo- 141V- 91thetif" W4qigRogigUygUdlog(ngd p~ebeiliyen4eerpj~is dy1wip a9#9 rxifB'3j qf9N#C9%iS ade9t agigs~ yfyieMA e opeviousrocion.i ~~~~~f~~*4 tga~4 Jf~~'rjon ago #tayy9e'fo tr .lashgo ayIp Thetwhutersknw stepped tsidehe cer 280982419g4vjqigtift.A eggsgglealyi "Y!ng manai9dWt0he lndiaseheggp ed "on a previous occasion. rPent moJ9k - svi~goS b 91 q ton ma I psib esil#mak, hRt,4%if eit j9folthyy ago as tay, pefore ter lasht tay,.ppgggggi .q .d S3 °4i il thid f hypajdagd1 i BETM01&19H# BrRy$Ia%9W6H9%!u Iw ad goa The two hunters now stepped outside the cave aa gesysp ato l;alm~g dgite siogrthaad Cs, ifaliFilbo, dredb6sati drah dbesygleyguiyr a3fanilsp, edhatamfedeaadddE at fsbbem. oddi " Young man," said the old Indian,; edhi'p lddrit1 d 9i94aeg a4 treb geq~irdby eteingM#iyiu x Q~uneshis rF tody W oign di sidjetpfeggigingeatbl gitti~vfit gi ok" c q[. I is t yetep M* tmthrosinek etstaBugi g i ra nlilmiekny~fs 9es 6 event mogetdptziriigesodstbd yaam 4 y Hb iacolpapdyg iegegnggy mg/gg~egtfingep~flity na9._ar A~ff%9 f599$A%& f T.m;,kW .a49r t. To this Philip readily consented, well', knowing the place to which he alluded; and after partaking of some venison and corn bread, the whole party set out for the cliffs, where they arrived about the middle of the forenoon. In a few moments our hunters with the two. In- dians were all seated upon the same rock on which they had sat the proceeding day. The old man then commenced his story, relating every particu- lar'as it came in turn. His language was broken, yet perfectly in gi[IA- as his narative is of a highly interesting character, and confirmed by the testimony of historyrwe have no doubt, but a transcript of it would be acceptable to the reader. .-.. . K K . y:,J! dd 11 ~1l~rn { t . - y r r ". " p rr ia 'n ) 20 byr* ± -7a1+AA J i' Af"'Ii , T1T u5jj n1 J' iii BaB 3ne )311 an9 d ( l e 8ofb monj( but97 '1AI a n~ '14d o vFHa Q}ho r ik 7 i3',! ? i r :a ko A ,d e te e , d Tfa Rtm 1 us 1fr e .6r) so .p tt - it}odi ,:; na'f r .flLr I I A. ' P ng s d°1 a i M Asui sg.'d rn t "T mr. c; d bo 113 TV k"1 s d 8 !- 1 iih d f ,'~.+ ?i i 114f Bi M 3 I J .4ff iiWL } + t 8 1 t ti. j "' 7j TI ' l-1. p1 1 ?h lB ' j E 'i' l4 f { P t Ii t PIONEER LIFE. 77 page: 78-79[View Page 78-79] CHAPTER XIIU. CAPT. PIP12. In' this romantic region of the west, Dwelt the poor Indian-nature's fearless child, The rightful tenant of this native wood.- Where roams he now? liar in the spectre land of setting sun. UR Tribe," commenced the old man, , many years ago, inhabited the Valley of the Schuyl- kil, away towards the rising sun. It was a lovely region. The bright waters of this beautiful stream rolled between banks studded with the most charming flowers. Here our forefathers -lived for many years, undisturbed and unmolested,. until the white man came among them. Then arose quarrels, and many.were murdered on both sides. At length our fathers were overpowered, and for- ced to leave their hunting grounds, their wigwams, and the graves of their fathers. They then emigra- ted to the Valley of the Susquehanna, and from thence across the Alleghenies to Ohio, settling down in the Valley of the Muskingum. I was but' a small boy at. the time. Soon after we came to this region, Christian Missionaries came among us. They'established three stations on the Tuscarawas River, The names of these stations or villages ?1oNIE LIFO. 79 were Shoenbrun GOnadenhutten and Salem. They stood' in'beautiful locations; It was herethat I rt learnedY the true eharacter of the Great $ iri.The efforts of the Missionaries were paving the way for the civilization' of our race. .While at this station my father and mother both died""in the Christian faith. Shortly afterthis sad4eveit a war broke out between the American white people and the nglish. When my parents iedI swad about 18'years of age, 'and with' a-sister younger' than myself were the only members of the family living. Immediately after the death of our parents, my sis- ter' and myself, in company with 'several others, left Gnadenhutten for the village of Wappat~mioa,* on the Muskingum. Here we'lived for some tine, passing the time away in hunting' :and fishing. bout thecommencenent of, or a short time be- fore the 'Revolutionary Wr a party 6f wJites cee upon us to give us batte. WeW had been arised of their approach'the day before the einet. About 'O of our warriors met'thiem abo ,&miles from the village. soon as the army' ea; to where we lay, (being in ambush,) we'on them, and had the satisfaction of se e of them fall. We then attem to trre antors 1'e river, but were prevented by the te snti- nels. We finally succeeded in es capag gour women and children from the village; w he;ie soldiers entered it they set fire to 1 and U itjt down- 1and then proceeding to other villagaset thien lso on fire, the inhabitants having p evious- ly capn ed 1fthe woodst As soon as the army had left our eoutry e retned to our towns;hbut Qnly Vsfi1 r 4nR:The sigh of our :4sserted and dgsolAtvi.- g&e xm.a:e .W franti:With rage.W vowee 16miesbeowth*p.aen si eCsct +II*3danaoedL-O t page: 80-81[View Page 80-81] aleledin.the history of Indian wrongs. 4 efer the ntrder of Qadenhutten Indians. roxa tet day tothe treaty of Greenville 1Wan inyeterate foeto the whites. I was in the battle of 1. "lair's defeats and also in the battle of the i&. of the Lakes, where Gen. Wayne so nao bly.,i3 t. guished himself. We thought there never waanageh an other 5ian as. Wayne. Our ;warriorsstootin a e of hiu. After. the treaty of Greenyille Lcanato this region of Ohio, where I have remained eyer since. A few years wft\er my sister and myself ANft Gnadenhutten for the Muskingum, she narrideta young warrior naied "fRound Head " and on6hee- ing"bf the murder of the Gnadenhutten Indiins, she and.her husband and one child at her breast' in company with several others left for the"Sa- dusky COuntry.' On their way thither they halt- ed upon t/i& lejlge af rocks, and were seated where we now °et, when they were fired upon by of hit6* killing my sister and her child, and slightlywounding two others.' The ball had pass- ed through the bodies of both mother and chilg n springing to her feet, she fell headlonggoier this cliff among' the 'rocks below, a lifelesscorpe. The others escaped, and aft eietreating 6e 41 i. tance, remained in ambush till night4 whe ; .t hey reconnoitered the country around the rocks. nfor some distance, but finding no signs of their enaan ment, they approached the cliffs, and foiundboth the mother and child scalped Then presshgg : ward theyarrived in the Sandusky Countrya few days aftet'wardy'bringihg me the sad new.o4 g sister's :death. This inhuman o outrage inoeeed my hatredstill niore against the*hite eerace.r The -bodies -of=both' Mother and child li h ied S p isu , dtha thismurder'waes, committed by a party f Scour lotging t& co.hBC fh-adtrpedtin against the'vl 'krIa f =h F rk~ & i and was soon placed 'at t e- A dt1 R d it rt&igOgu sowAa koti t'' yandowed de..- terA4iW4el J{k t!9egaur~gaeon etebyrauty 4diht sodidie~yhed' iFa m ihgbydherbetght of much importance occurred, I now come to an manity'and. cold hbo&ed tb audmar PIONEER LIFE. 81 page: 82-83[View Page 82-83] S2 rPoNrEaLti nongtheserocks; uiitte place wh re they. lie +t }rigaint':kown to the white man.,AThislo- eality i0indeed fcred to me, and beforeaavng h country, erhaps forever, I determined tovisit the s in connection with thercaveAin which'you foad us, where my sister and her husband had ioamped,"the night previous to her death - e In tha tiernrsheslept her last earthly sleep in a feweeks, &r perhaps daysI shall leave.this i'e gidn, and i all probability Ishall never;again be permitted to visit it. Tlzis is my history, andIam t 'dne Plilip was deeply interested ia the old ~n's foryduring th recita of wh4i, &e yes o:dhe JIndian were mostly fixed upon him. he yog maiden; too was seen to cast pon hi. oc- saaional enquiring glances. In pm parts. o ethe ,, native she seemed deeply effected. When the o'4df1indian had finished his story heaie from his featfo6 rthepurpose of continuing his journey, mo- t o dto tel young lady to follow him. "One more question," exclaime a Philip, seeing aol1man about to retire, "your name, if you "They call me Capt. Pipe, answered he, maidly. atap t.Pipe, of Jeromeville?" 'enqubAed nised yong hunter. Wheise, sir," answered the I ian "My naie Capt.Pipe, and this young lady is my ~op~edaughter," :" Aid isit psible," exclaimed the yotng man, head the honor' of conversing, with. so distinguisheda Chieftain as Captipe? have ttheard yousir, spoken ofis onefthe bravest nda arriors that. ever marched. into a field of bIe.lt ouldaffordrme mnuh "pleasure,sirto continuee myaequa itaane with 'youl" SYourfg mn," relied the 'Chieftain, :e cabin of 4&ie is eere open 'o th e a~ of the - whteman. i.anow his friend, and if youshoud 83 pass by my cabin without calling upoi me, j.should feeldhat you were unworthy of my respect." "Captain," answered Philip, It will give me the greatest amount of pleasure .to call upon yu,and' since yot have thrown down the hatchet, anl pia- ced yourself under the protection ofnte white race, I for;one shall forget the past, ai d your rights." The .old man grasped the hand of Philip, a tear stood in his eye, and after gaing.upon him foray moment,; evidently much effecsted,-he said: Young magl, you are an honor' to your 'race. May the Great Spirit, be your protector, The blessiag of Capt.Pipe be upon your head. I shall expect to see 'you at my cabin before I leave,;this region." "You shall not be disappointed," replied-Philip, and the parties separated.' The old man an4'his daughter descending the eliff'were oon rlost to sight in the, deep, forest, leaving the two hunters to pursue th eir journey alone. "Rufiier," said Philip, after they had goge a short distance homeward, "I have had serie strange thoughts sine seeing those two "ndians. There is, in my opinion, spme mystery" c64neoted with their histQry, especially that of theyoung woman. She is' certainly a handsome Indian' to say the least of her." "YeDIJ Itinks you ish a shtrange feller, apghow, always shbeaken your tam foolislness mit tese ed tevils,.. en de puggar vos .shbeakenapout his tan tidoesit hisli aeson tervite beobek i vos. ;o tars mad as I could be mit out shumpin oo upd town and drainpen ot his 4ngm eyes out. "Ah ! but Martin," replied Philip, "he is a poor Indian, he and' his people have been wrnged, and he is now a friend to the whites and will 'deernd their; eause. " ',~ PIONER, LE. page: 84-85[View Page 84-85] v/ii ishet him ihy.Pi~ "oe l dst ish dru-dat i0h drue, und sh, ose ve must inshgeot hiinfordish-i, sid-te D tehi {t'i i ii somewhat softei tone of vOice, " loe not a co edhun from the shenral ikule, I". deslhnot like dese Inshuns; tinke r are';ntore of tenamraecal, as more vot aint." "That is'true," repliedPPhili'"bt this old f i low must be an, exception in our hostility to the raise. And as for that beautiful girl no rnn, friend or foe, shall harm.a- hair of her ,head; besides, Martin, I have cone to the orhision t opy the old Chief a visit and inform myself as to her origin. Bon't you reinember he said she was his adoptee daughter. Thereis somemeanin in this." rV ob ter tevi is ter 'matter mit- your prams now," ejaculated the Dutchman, "shposen h did say topted tagh'ter,' vot of dat." "Why Martin" said Phiip," "I have thought, from that that sheis not of Iudian origin." "Vot you mean py ter orishun;" enqMired the Duitchman, with a vacant stare. Wlg I mean," said Philip,w"that she i a ihite girl. "A vte gal! cried Ruffner, looking at the young mndith n& little astonishment, and evideiugtl doubting his aity-"; a vit g.,11," repeated he, '"my Cot, fr vot tyou talk so tain fdolish? A' t gall 'nit an Inshun face! Der ish about asich vrite gall in di8 Inshun vonian, as dere ishVater in ter bottomless pit!" "4Well" replied Philip, "evei3rohe to their''vn pnin,,asthe saying is; and Y he ho6crtin Mairtin,'t6 you enjoying ours; but I a hmost positive hat there is not a drop of Idit 1 b in herbody." ~Heke the onmestioni of the huintid d6puctd the girl aded, Mi~d theyr continued athif * .through 'the forest meeting with nothing of fiter PIONEER LIFE. 85 est until they arrived at the Cabin of' Mr. Seymour, some time' in the afternoon. Great was the rejoicing of the family on their entering the Cabin, as during their absence they had felt no little uneasiness concerning them. Kate particularly, had had an unpleasant. dream, in which she had seen them writhing in the agonies of death under the tomahawk, and scalping knife. As soon as the hunters. had arrived, Kate com- menced the preparation of 'an.eening meal, which was completed in a short time; and when they had satisfied the demands of theiriappetites, Philip re- lated the particulars of their; hunting adventure. He gave Kate a full description ofithe old Indian and his daughter, representing the latter as the pergsnification of beauty and lo ee "Eow much I should love to see.rfl Nr S f yoturs,"said Kate, after hea ring Phiipns p tioti of her personal charm. " Inde ii1 inuned shy, "if your representation .e cor 4 would be, proud town her as a si8se. "Thank you Kate, thaniyngu for' e1: ' of encouragenaent," said Philip'in ecsta ' bet- tain yow ;,would love her, for. she is a I " tiful'' Ier choice is sweeter than . 5eetst strains of the A olian harp of Greei*2 her monv~nents are graceful ande# & 1 no Kate, she is a roysterious being." 4.dy so, the old Chief:gave you an nyitation. tp visit I:4n in.his pabin Ne;How I.,should dnjoysiueh ,avit'ad Kateplayfully., ' PTo, gr tif aioti'shall be dexged !a sister' re- ied Philip, ifIlin. my pow r to. sif yoi de sires." 'Thargkyou,brother," replied the a eenae s:er sad the conversation s { o k -ea t*ange of the notable J yhn2plesqed.,;* * * ! f ?, , 4t " t f, .' ,. *' . ,, * '/ 1 r . Y J ''i4 6 ! page: 86-87[View Page 86-87] CHAPTER XIV. HOME 5CRES. - Each poor conceited mortal has his failing, And I have mine-can't mend it tuch by ailing." JOHNNY Apik ed' had rnot forgotten tovigit the cabin' of Mr Seymnour every evening during the absence of Philip. Not knowingthat the young hunter had retired hone, he had come as usual to spend the evening with the family. alr1Well, tN r. Chipmar," said Pip, after biddignhuiii a good eveniiig and a heartywelcome,. 'I ppose by iths tie you haVer converted thehole family, and particularly youf . vite,s ter R ae aoe heart ou kiidwkis s ft nd t cder, a d Ju7 & yibte fe ivri Divinre'iiny { is sF The eyes of both Ijate u4d Johihny ere iiked up9tdie y6uoi ii i hes oke, anid bdth Wee if $ jef but E e g ave'v way'aA lnn'y proceeded.f '"Young nin ' saidine in i sdate-andxserious rf 1ddd WGod thatyi hurar wasonly half as sof ayuad , the wn d' idulgte cheering anticipation of your conversion also:. Philip fairly sunk under this cutting rejoinder I. I Pion, in'LinZ 87 and K&te gave vent to a hearty laugh. The Dutch- man, too, seemed highly pleased, while Pinp emil- ed, evidently"' dumfounded.?' " Mr. Slhaprhan," said the Dutchman," I tinks as h6w you ish nishdaken yin:ter young mans. Dere ish a great change in the fellow-hissen hefrtiish soft enough since you shbeaked mit ahiin-ter -voods.'4 Johnny, not knowing of Philip's interviewwith the old Chieftainland his daughter,: and sP posing that the admonition he had given hin in he wpods. at their last interview' had/been. "seedy o nin good ground,' cam to the conclusion' thatiasefig - ious change had really been effected in the yotiug Man's} heart, and wishing to offer him every .ei"-oour- agement; mildly replied: I "Wel since your: heart is made the d jeet of Divineinfluece, young manI :fondly hope you ,Vill growing gracer day by day mAr il ye'u b4oQ a wuring fathar in-the Irael of thisforest". xr Philip's mind during the admonition hadwander- ed hack Eto th 3ck onhichh e had, found the lovely Indian maideii, aidr far a ma met}{a lit in reflectiofi,but on;hearing his name:associated with that of 'Father,' roared out in amst ooifer- ons manner: "Whiatthe thunder does all this mean Who calf me afatker in:Is elf " t*ate seeing theiidicirbus position of Thip., and they:stonished :loks',of Johnnyi who stodd gazing upon the confused young mxan, .unable topcompre- hend his meaing-ndulged 'ina, hearty laugh, while:thffriewti-apeculiar twinkle:of Eismith provoking Jeyestigepted. : }lAiM Spap ram 'g ngan's 'ea iyoking unter1 gregt 4eng, is hange ha p of e ter fetle:ince le s e a erishel iter p "AhiZ.n rephedjebrnny, "and so ry asin Mn,, , ydug f! w .#- R} ,Aeadialeititualdidtati 4 y , , page: 88-89[View Page 88-89] 88 :PON BR lTI ' But before hehad time to finish his sentence, iphi sprung to his feetex liiig:. Enough, enough Martin,.-:1.a knowledge my.elf be en." Then turning to Johnny, he gave him a brief account of:the adventure with the old Chief-- taink and his daughter "Ah Iindeed," paid Johnny, after hearing ?hilip's account of the two Indians. "That old man is an honor to his race:. A -morekind hearted and peaceable man is no where to be: found. I have lodgedirith him many a:night, and have ,enjoyed myselfmost agreeably in his company. And a ' to hisadaughter, she is one sweet child, fit for a King's wife." "Mr. Chapman,? said Philipafter listening with no little delight at Johnny's- ,ilogium upon the old nam.pd his daughter, "if I had no other evidence of:ynpiety and sincerity, your high regard for that young woman would be sumcient, forno maan can appreciate her virtues, who is not himself ,a virVtiog5 thing " It wasithnuchaelight that Jonny heard. Philip.peak tijnefever of at:least one of this po o r 4gra4ea mueh abused ,rm e of pe sle, as he supposed they were. 1. 1 "Philip," said he, I am glad your min is really undergoing a chage respctjeeg1 is people, .nd I hope yet to find in you an advocate of their rights." " O.hapman," replied Philip, my views of Indian.character have not undergone any chang ; I ook upon this people'now as I have always done. They are crtaelr:and'atreacherousbut I am free to acknowledged these traits or dispositions are the effects of example, set them by. the w. ps" " Shelernafs,"eplief Rifrie, "eeittob standd op-, hi h apttome sad O1tind 'i rsle ish no verse, i .I d6s not likes.ter preed. an shen : a ashun}do v tyg blase mit hit '. " This felinei~rl Rffuer, rslied Jihnny; Mi- 89 sensual, carnal andsinful, ad peculiar t ' all jue geerated minds. "And sO you are acquainted with Oi't. Pig and his beautiful daughter ?'eng-ui+dd Phiip; Wiyh: ing to change the subject of there cover ati ,s " Ye," replied J ohnny, 01know t1he 1 well." I oftencall upon them, and a1ay receive hearty welcome. The old man isireligiously inlihed 'and possesses an, amiable disposition, though,'unde deep provocation, heis-feaful 'Asfto hisa1ghter; I have thought that there asoine hidden =nstierp cineted. with her history She inote hisreli daughter buts to kher Qigin.I have nothing defi "' Well," said' Philip, "the old mann has iwhited me to, pay dhi a visit nd if possible fintend tQ get her true history. I laearfil," replied oh t4 apt'ygYvil not succeed ; thogh there is no teigo~ ataita y till you-try." " Well:4replied Philip, "you may restas .red that I wil certain endeavor to Ad.gtlJhat I can about the young woman's hitory" Were, upon the conversation respeeti'g the;'ead ae was brought to sel.se,.and oter togespertaiag. to a wild r ess life were digso s 'in which;.Thhb.. ny Appleseed acted a conspicuous pa$ 1An arrangement had also been e between Philip, and the D tqlpnan to -isit the ebhin ff pa Pipeinafew days.. It was sometime after nightfall before the. oum pany retired to -rest The c6n e satiot4habaen both ausing'-andiryteresting, a d the whiKle men pany felt loth nto 'sa parate. ;''s d f 's dd ligt hiaales f nighetha paosd 'asapp id~ e' ligh of anothe' Iorfnng'Watrtd in iig forest, befo t f bis inmate6soth& hi'betd}W arose frein their bliehnber. Kat, hwenh~dte~n up frai'netine.a She ''as' ou "all adiost and 1 , 5 Y V Y ) E . A. 7 ;r Is PIONEER LP S 5 t t s n page: 90-91[View Page 90-91] 90' ?O~j~ER r415. esaily Ngr, e s.d n this moruiig be'g. awakened by the mingled melodies 'of the early songsters, sheyhad arisenbsfore ayof the inmates, and was poring forth the melody a her pWn sWt voiee to minglewth thatsof the here minstrels. "Thej voice of an angel' criedgJolnny Apple- seeksl asthe musicc of Kate fell upon his ear, rous- ing hinfr'om his slumber Johnny .had evidently beenadreaming of.:heaveti, and.had mistakenithe voice of.Kate for that nofan angel.:Springing from his:be hedressed himself, and went;' down stai's, where ihe foundmthe fatilyiall astin. recently Kate rmadk-here-a aanee with a-pail of pndik hu each hand, and passing the cabin door bid Johnny a goedr mring, ind :contiauedr h- .way to the springwhiledthe deep forest around :her echoed the sweet music of her voice. "Mr. Segi ur,%aid Johnny,' addressing Philip, "I would othguig-pheart was asire aniinnocent as that abgelic sister of yours. Ah"! sir, heaven is inade polf li beings ytshoud ufor- tunatellssithat:place, you will missythe -compa- nyofsich ~nFeTh.' 4" =WellMr Ohapman, replied Philip, ,if that cogutrfis'tnostly made up .of women, I shall cer'4 taiti"ty al get h're,for-Imost assuredly 'love their company" "But," r lied Johnny "your love must not ,'be caral it mut bespiritual. And t6 b spiritually minded you must be changed fromnature to grace. ' ' .'; ? "4' 44 . ' Be'e Johnny took the advantage of giving 'th young a and =uffner a lengthy eratation, in which he app sealed to their judgment and' moral el" g0ay ;te'subje t pftheir spiritg,1i'apterets. Thagwhuptasgdi4 olmy he hporof givingg hin eedfallewging. a , I ;9 mean atiwrea hgd r hen preparing Y eir mo rng iaein, 2and- jtt an Johnguwas about finishing'is. adrnonitien, ani .' . 4 :44 .4r4 1' ' . . rr ' r I PIONEER LIFE 9.1 spiritual counsel, breakfast was announced. Break- fast over, the company separated, Ruffner and Billy to their cabin, and Johnny to his home in the woods. ' 1 i 't C ' ,r . page: 92-93[View Page 92-93] lPIONEER I4 9 CHAPTER XV. CAPT, PIPE--BURNING OF CRAWFORD---LILY PIPE. "Now ampic mead ; and fields of waving grain, In golden color shine,.where-once The Chieftain's a'e6in stood." [Anonymous. As Capt. Pipe has been introduced in a preced- ing chapter, it is necessary here to break the chain of our storrin order toagi re th leader some ad- ditionl 'rtieul rsd his Cato Fpe w - ", resident of Rhian4gCounty. He had 'ot be= #iful daughter, hoWas the on- ly eon:; :4 of is cabin. 4s aeady remarked, he w i } ouh a ui wn ,, having distin- guishd l f as such i severalufous battles. The Caneeup to the year 1812, was one mile Ogfgi o n roeville, near the trail leading to 1,ansfild A t time was a Chief of a tribe of Defawares,"whose village stood near. the present village of Jeromeville in Ashland County. The personal appearance of this distinguished Chieftain, has already been given, as well as a brief history of his early life, as revealed to our hunters, by himself, which has never before been published., It may not be uninteresting to state in connec- tion with the above that this Chieftain, in company with a British officer named Elliott, and an Indian Uhief %amed Pimpcan, visited the Tus awes Ix, r dians in the fall previous to their murder by CoL Williamson, and induced them to leave their ;villa- ges, and throw themselves under the protection of the British Government. Some of them how ever returning in thy. early part of the follow, ing spring to gather in their corn, were surprised and cruelly butchered by that inhuman monster This bloody affair enraged the already highly ex- asperated Chieftain, and he vowed vengeance. In a few months afterwards an opportunity offered it- self. An expedition under the command of Col. Crawford, wgas fitted out to destroy the Moravian Villages along the Sandusky. The object, of the expedition was one of. extermination. No quarter was to be given ; but a general massacre of men, women and children were the'standing orders of the army. The expedition was unsuccessful. The Indians were aroused tothe highest pitch of in- dignation, and they flocked around their Chiefs in vast numbers. Capt. Pipe and another Chief named Wingenund were the-two leading:spirits in this enterprise. Col .Crawford was taken prisoner, and suffered a most 'horrible death at the stake. Craw- ford's trail to the Sandusky led through Richland County. Theyspot were Col. Crawford suffered; according to Col. John Johnson, was a fw miles from Upper Sandusky, .on the old 'trail leading to the fig :Spriag, Wyandot-Town. It was on the right bank of the" trail, going west, on a bottom on the east bank of the Tymoctee Creek. The noto- riotis.Simon Girty was present during .the burning of Col. Crawford, and witnessed hishorrible suffers- ings with a savage delight. It is statedhowever, that Girty offered to purchase the prisoner from the Idians for three hundred and fifty dollars.- But Pipe considered th proposition a high insult, and replied, with a scowl of indignation on his countenance, "Sir, do you think I ain a squaw? if you say on word more og~ this subject, I will a 93 . t .y , t 1 t a 4 a r 7 a t t page: 94-95[View Page 94-95] 94 PIONEER LIFE. make a stake for you, and burn you along with the Somie tiine after the Treaty of Treenville, Capt. Pipe removed to the waters of the Black Fok, who e: he remained a friend to the whites 'His cabin, according to th&e testimony of the early sv tiers, was always'open to the white men. The daughter of Capt. Pipe, as she was suppos- ed to bewas e-ceedingly beautiful. She was of- ten solicited in marriage by young Indian .war- riors, but refused every offer. .A young Chief of noble birth. and commanding talents rhad paid her a visit, on purpose to solicit her hand; she rejected him, whereupon the young man poison- ed himself with the May;Apple.} Suchis a brief histry'of' this very remarkable mi2i A one time hetwaspthe inveterate foe of the Whites, but at' the close of his, life, their, best friend. An "he consideration of this .nanan's charac- ter we must bear in mind the provocationis which were, offered him in'the; murder of his early 'ase- ciates and.relations.. }The blackest page in his history is the burnirig of Crawford, which was done in etaiatin of-the murderofo the Moravian. .p.. gp. thdats. 'a speaking of this affPir, Capt. Pipe often declared that in cse. the Indians had captured Wit ianson who aeconipanied -hin on is expedition, the life of CrawfordY wgouJdl jhavebeen spared. i fact, WYEgenun'd, ,who h4d previously been Crawford's friend, waso movedat his horri- ble situation that he retired from the scene}f his sofferingt shedding tearsat, _ * This infdrmatioh was derived fronf the Wyandot rndians, by Mr.Josph MoCuthen, and published itnthe n1erican Pioneei' e'e state this fact upon the authorityof the historian IeckeWilder. CHAPTER XVI. PIIP IN LOVE. "She is more delicate in form and face, ' More beautiful thani maids of Indian race, Her winning' smiles, with fascinating power, Lit ub her Natures ip the joyous hour." T wards the close of the day in which Ruffner and Johnny Appleseed had left the cabin of Mr. Sey-' ndour, Philip' and his sister , strolled away a shot distance from the cabin, and fseated, themseles on a 'beautiful green bank near the water's 'edge.' The evening was mild. and pleasant; and the shade cool and refreshing. "Kate," said Philip after they had been seated "you are m' oily sister' and I feelihat without your company, this wild forest would.,indeed, be a desolate place; abut II must'own that dear as you are 'to m 'th-ere i'anotherno less interesting." The youog squ; w," said Kate smiling, "well if. what'you say 'be true, (and I cannot doubt fbur word) she certaliy must be 'aii attractive Indian g y Kate, he ' noIydan girl,''" replied Phi "you may rest assured of that.. here isa e- pre sson in jwr ,ountenace which is not pe culiar to. ,eIndian race; ,at least I have seen no 9ther Indn;wopen in possession'pf the sanw peculirly ma jed characteristics. "K h! but for al that Philip," repeed r . . ! t S ^ I a ' h _ ,. f Y ! . ~ r K, r Y , " page: 96-97[View Page 96-97] 96 PIONEER LIFE. "may she not possess some Indian blood at least." "Nay, nay, " replied Philip, somewhat confused,, "I cannot bring my mind to believe that there is one drop in her veins.. There is something within my bosom which prompts me to say she is- purely Anglo Saxon. .She is so'unlike all that constitutes a savage nature, that it , is impossible for her to be of Indian origin. One glance at her love speaking eyes, would be sufficient to convince you that the girl is no';8avage, at least." "Well," replied Kate, "you have aroused within me a spirit ofcuriosity, 'and 'a strong desire to see this mysterious being." "Your desire shall be granted, and your curios- ity satisfied, ' replied Philip; "and then,d ear sister, you will say with. me, that, thereis a fguntau of -love and unshine in her pure heart, where the. spirit of kindness ever plays upon its' depths-a hidden treasure, which kings ught covet axn w ich the rude hand of death itself cannot destroy." "Then you really love the girj?' apikd Kate.. "Love her'!" ejaculated Philip,"yes, as the: wild,deer loves -the 'ego shade,.and the bee'th? tinted;loso m ; Earth sy pass awayor her body may. perish like the broken wild flower but her soul of love aind sunshi, ',ill triumphantly soar to those bright realms, where death cannot enter to overshadow with his dark and cheerless pall - and let me say to you, Kate, that I shall follow that 'in- carnate spirit of love, through sphere After sphere, in its upward flight through the great cydleof eternity, as. the shadow upon the wave follows,' the snoW white sea bird ovsithe world of wates.- And. Feel free to say""still further, that weie I transplanted to a land wh ' beauty as far' surpa s= ses 'the loveliness of. Eden, as'the unseen magifii- cence of eternal day surpasses the gloom of Tarts rus, yet without the company of that more than m~rtal beingg, I coubt never 'be happy." PIONEER yPtL: 97 ,ffeiyko," replied Kate," what rhapsody !- One more flight, like that, and I am doubtful wheth- er y&t'iII gt;bactak again;"{ 'tte''' iled the love stricken hero, t"I ad- aitthat to yoinmy languagemn a hpearo hapsod- ical, butout of the abundance aethr hert'pthe :mouth speaket." Tnt we have talked teo long already, It is now time to3turn." the s i had indeed .&aladyd -dendedb hind the distant hills, and twilight dews ti4er Th1. itg feast as Kate.Seymour and Philip arose frym tleir seats andretiaced their steps to thecabin.. , Seveidays had passedaway before Riiffnern~id Bill,_gain made thejrapgcarlne at the S yiour cabin; during which Philip had 'neither head or seen them. The titne appointed for theut tpept hl at his cabin dad arrived, and all1eyes Wbre watidngjheir approach Itwas lateia the evd niibefOre theyimade their appearan e, whichws h ailed with delight by the whole family. Aatei nighthad passed away andyan ei beait4il sanriie r''iorninghad smiled 'uipg4;the wilde~hess, and preparations' 'Were 'being m de to p(ayka i o 'C , Pipe 'ad his daughter. i 1y," said Philip, "do o thnk you are back wood lan enough to guard the old folks against t the assault of a hundred savages, prided such an event should occurduring our absence " "Phirtainly thir thirtainly, eagerly respopiaded Billy in hits own verna ular 'Well" enquired Philip, "'let us know. i .easep such an } attack, where'you would first coiimme the firing?" .At the Inthuns, thir~dod blast yer, of e+rr e. Dot thirik, third ,that I anI thsuch a tana1 foul, Sthi.r,'}s -to thoot t 1e folks inthide the hous'1e' "No, no, Billy;" replied 'hi'lin," J ha notMt least idea that you would shoot any of th& family, . s 4 fit{ i page: 98 (Advertisement) [View Page 98 (Advertisement) ] I me elywanted to kowf yogould sta inside of thec4bin'and shob P7 G question, tQdaslg atljnsib1 mag lik ~ythelf. o you th pposategiythat I uid etand o4 d "tn ggg Billy, enough,"; ,aid Phup, "yoyare just the man for thknde=,rtk d I amn p o C1 * 3 n qg elkyg1'at s;l,; onsuataw im ~ ~ aond oucah mybyd "Ydeilhhirt~t~U dikVhomythelf an4 in epnka an attack from thnakea, I, thllA thirainly j4 tngimhetfu iybeatiweleour hopp" teaishao tevifloi poydsgi4ttee tuchgap, no fltie amudat3illy'swit, "f poet heid1 unte r my estrution ytmd dish viii pegunt fo hi8 vit" The hoarof yaingdgl aarjvedan triO sdWit upofi their journey, Kate iyadggeM upeonfafrt black pjpy, belanging to Pp~ The ~party etariod frcoithe cabin psdier j4he Mnost 1 ypyaons. Philip and Ehffi oereg ot ay td4r g mc. Tarsu they eontige thwprgJ9 ney intglthe cabin of tapt. g i n u's~AE.. first gliixp~ pf wgic el t a singr psn ga4 tw yeg hunter'sheart. idn a f mouentasae tJ~ecompainylhalted before the abiri'doord. ap. q Pipe hadd~ik~ered tlem whei soirn distadeeW1 ie forst, and16ad' anoub ~4~ heitdproac~i his daughter who hastily prjpard the" cabi fdr As soon as the party cani pto the door, C~t Pige a Lilly maethtliher ~ndhid them aheaty- t rmm The m aiden s ang tothe assistainef Kate who had dismounted from her pony, and with outiAshe formal ityltf ani t du tioT rishered her " int" e cabinawhile rpt. 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The cabin of Captain Pipe, like most Indjaneab- ins, stood in a location .beautifully wild;i d Xo- iantic. Everything around it gave evidence of i proprietor's being: in; a considerable degree under the influence of civilization. A few agricultural imn- plemets; and domestic animals, showed that the Captain wais re;ly a farmer; and the apgp eanpe of his littl1ardg n over :huch hi daughter pre- sideswa most pleasingly contrasted with the wild forest. aroundit. But-if neatnessand order characterzed the ut- side of t &at Indian cot, so' s totexeite the admi ia- tion of the vv'itors, a nore grand and imposig scenep}esanted itself within .rThaiside- enteK;td the most beautiful feather Fnd flowers, rangedd in such regularity and order, as to produce the most pleasing effect, But in the midst of these there *as a living moving flower, "the fairest of jthem all ,'ayi'd'on whoi the eyes of .the astonished bbhhlders were tryafTe his fai:flwe'r was th n Thdedelske sat oy theiside:of. theoldaiiW d i: light.aud aeefuhaobes'of !adwe andwiwh e or, page: 100-101[View Page 100-101] namented with various colors of embroidery. A bandage of sparkling gems of contrasted colors, surrounded her head, while her jet black hair fell in glossy ringlets around her shoulders. Another, set with brilliants, surrounded her neck. Her feet were encased in richly colored moccasins, iigh- ly ornamented with different figures wrought out of beads. Pendant from her ears were two mas- sivegold ear rings, and several of the same metal Surrounded her angers. Such was the Captaim's daughter, as she appear- etoour party te mrning. of their visit to her cabin. Kate and Phlip gaze upon her with emo- tions of interest,. They had not expected to find such beauty and luxn i v in a wildOrnies.s&: wild and among its savage inhabitants. Bug., Pige was not ana.ge- he hd'thr n away is vag if'e,antd adoptedthe imins aid rdieion fithei whites.He ha learned t rad auaWi'ite, and had instructed his daught rafar A reader is fully aware that in. an' ear d missionary school were: established &iton"t ans, an in t wah y iany of ih ndiins We teht "thhe doctrine of the:Bible ad the pridii pies of .civilization, Captain Pipe warifiegtt n nri, and as soon a1 his.adghtr wa~ld eaotidhe cmuenced teaching fli- d pinoi- piesthis, tethrthte inskttiti ohe J cesivefrom h white rete ie*,h ,-c ledg' at .he ether' chn, Its" effect in mbui her.mni in the principle s of vi t acd refineent. - This Indian ;maiden was one of-Jo:iminyn Aplesded upi, and he took the uttnost care i =taching her tV rda+and write. Wistnet conon inthose days'tbfind book in a ags ",biut had th rea4 r Hieenith eur ittl##artf onWtis oeein they would ebet seen thebiMe ndseteral the W:k sdr e .et 100 PIONEER LIFE whhh he would have suspicioned as being left the by the good hearted Johnny Appleseed. Withitihis und stand ngFthe reader .will not be at gjoss to know how the Indian maiden became so attragVive. As soon as theChieftain and the two¢hnter8, had joined Ka ud-the Indi girlnthe cabin, the whole company entered into a lengthy conver- satioin uon different sut jects, the, particulars of which it is not n.ecessary here to re peat. After conversing awhile thus the Chieftain. regnested the twoiunters to accompany hin as4&rodistance fro uthe cabi, under;apleasant shade. $ere the ptdy sat down, and the~ old, main op~ensa the con- " shildr en,?said he, "I am an old man; my-head is covered with age. I shall soon go to the pa'rit land. I have been a man of blood, but th1e. ,was a saage, and full.of vengeance. Then I hated your race, and.Wreaked. my vengeance 'n,-your people. there is one act in my life whio9abv a.lothers, 1-now lament the most. Thi8s act *s the burning of the misguided and unfortnatn Co1. Orawford. The recdllection of thisMa$n1hoene s~erags iyet vivi in niy mind, dor ti faw up your feelings by a recital of the partiuIar# of this brat lafflir .it i enough to rntell: , fit I aIn bltyof is blood. ]t I mee t G Sr hdstargiven me p this tog. .or e eo da after the commission of this . crime, my mindwats much onbied, and savage =s Iwas, I;lelt th tRthis pti hte was too severe. athit t s pit hman athra eof ity.e uelti s i past, and itnnotothe press nt.}Ia nowthe hitei.man's fridu ,'asare many others of my race; but there re manygoidmy kin who fe yet ymirinvetetdfiefoes. Thereare gnpikof tiee now living pstbyour lerbt~t& e Greeno n Zdans tinder 101 IJFE. page: 102-103[View Page 102-103] 102 ?ToI6 4 'LT ft dinse a~ among White people there 'are aways some bad ones. '; ''= "And not; young miai," addrePssingh ijp, "1 am glad to be able to do'you'a kindness, by'iinpar- ting to you some information 'which you'should knoWaind which you should profit'by.. It is knownto the 'Indians around you that your father is a rich man, and has considerable moneyy hih cabin, and I am afraid it has entered into the hearts of soie of them'to obtain' that nioney. I will tell you why Iapprehend such an event. "One day while 'in the woods huntingI overhead a conversatioti of a party of the Gre entownndians in which the carrying' out of this act was agreed upon, in case of the slightest provocation from any of the -etVler: Iam afraid the present warwill breed difficulty in-, this neighborhood. Tecumseh is stringup hatred between the Indians and the ;hordhr settlers, and Ilthink the influence of this badr man isfelt in this, region Formy part, while iaem aihere,which will only be a short'ime longer Sshall apprise the settlers :of'any impending da- ge I may discover. Tecumsehhas .made;lapp'.ca- tion to "me todjoin his ranks, but I refused him'.ith scorn, an d the haughty chief has vowed vengeace. * Venerable sir " said Philip with nuo a an"msixt -ffered uou your posone ither 4by Teumseh ohis allies, shall meet infant retalia- 'it," continued the old man, shall place mnyaelf ut 'of thereach of my foes;s. andwhe th war 'is over, I'shall again. return to '_hisureglcn,' where. ,I hope to'lay 'y bones with thoseof my frieds. ' A Gothgrantihat your latterend xay abe 'peace- ul and happy," replied Philig feeliny " , -'"tAndm' now, young man," added Ltse Chifai-i, youi Ilamt Wath neilayourapreniseeadyiabl L4 you'heat of any provocationor disLurbat c nn the indians. "I hal profitby youradhnhnition,' aid Phlip, " and anunderlasting obligations to you for this lint in time. 'Th$ I have one more questiontask you, an ahswer,-to which will settle a mystery hangingover iy mind. SI Would know the origin of ,that adopted daughter" of yours? " Here 'the Chieftain gazed upon the young man for a imernt, with an enquiring glanceend'then broke the silence by asking him, why he should know her origin ?" +" Be'ause,'t said' Philip, "I am somewhat .inte'res- ted in her'future well-beingrc " And what if. she were of 'Indian extract, 'would that lessen your interest in her future 'hp piness?" "By no means," replied Philip, "but if' any change, at all woild be, produced, it would Rb il her favor Butt, I am, of the opinion :that that girl is of white origin. I am almost certain 8he is. "It would grieve me, sir, to have you disappoin-' ted in your most sanguine expectations, and " "Nay, nay," replied Philip, before the, ol maian could finish his senate ce," doot say so, I feel that she is a kin to 'dy race; The pure and immortal spirit that lool's through those ,radianteyesaclaims kindred to a higher and holier race of beings than either white or red savages." "And would you cast any insinuation :upon her pure and 'spotless life because she was born f Ihdi- an parents?' answered the'told man pathetidell "I' hope," re lied Philip; "that have' not w oud d yourbdlag y' sing' that yoo race in its wild -anid sakag~e state% ilow andt' unholy. I maant'o insuib I' oiy spdkesof t~ al its' £rude and' avage stateand That, too;'in ennetiern with a siinilar oonditte~f my own rage,"wich ii 'known page: 104-105[View Page 104-105] ig is j ay parts otflde wrid I fiirmly bQ- heve in the unity of the humai racesa all n ind gprgnfrgeo Othea'e Srfigina l t ock" " Yours explanation s sati(tay, nd sI may freely s t to you hatf -f y ng w om ai is of whited, P,. "I kwew ik ! Iknew it !" exclaimed Philip in e estacy. "I knew thr4 a beieg so unikay thig 1d ednarmo g your race, could 'ot have her origin th rze And ow, hew uuchJiwoul4 like to tk4 her history;it nust indeed he, roat interes.- ting." te 0, Yonmge man," replied jhieftaithe ways of Providence are mysterio- y;r adwe are some. times lost toseeopnt, for ;kis pcu iir dealings to. ds' d ,se The hJistoy of the maiden isshrouded in mystery to all but myself. She is supposed to i my daughter, ad i scaled '" ily Pipe." ;Her Tndian AS1me is "Q ds,"v' which neans "kud- ne ryna" =She -is a paticuler favorite of a white named JohnathaChapan, who as taken much paine in instructing her in matters of "Bi' enqiuired hilip, ea nyo!' not give mec a history of' the yppnug wma ? Ah!" replied theiold F u plainghis.A finger upouhis ihauthd' nyixps areseded .I am under the imost soleini obligation totkee: thismater a pidfoaurd:shret" 4 "And the11 mustI infer," said tPhilip that tore-c1p beQi p ssibiy of' training h si'for. maton ? "atpsgz4' ip~odt TeCifti., Apimust Lilly fQmrgvv ry iigno / o her gin isai thnarhtee n e4rd iinyohligation des siehktat anhad mad tactada to lhe* historganay be eomsi 4 hu ~ r [ ,utnin cas yoti e dduerd called awayby death.h thin k *id do lab fe!breve 1a said Philip thoug"i lyt a, y gfnga l, givie yourself no uneasi- ness about that matter, all will be right " saidl 6th6 old man, "and -into the hands df hin4 wh hall call LillhjhilafuIfwi , shallbeplaced he .full history." * Enough," said.Bhuiig, "J wIl passthf ajtect nd further. See, iis drawirig twaarrghtnd we }rhust away. The startling itelligenhee which you have given ,meir-pyeeting the'intended robbery has created an utieasiness in my mind, and Iam anxioUS4 to 'be gone' It would giVe me. much pleasure," aid the Chieftain, "to have your company longer, hut you must consult yoir own fgelings as tQ tha& " Thank yon" said . Philip, s1 shoall- see y again. , . "Gad grant t,"said ;tre old manyan he no pany started for the cahin;where, after' partakig of the old man's hospitalities they 4st.t 4fE home. .Before ;eparatig howver, ,X4Wy had placed. a' 1au eb l Yghe r ing upenias figem while Iate ip return prgsped LiI yt )ea - ti~ly' wrougt necklace,' which she had wgrn9jg the occasion . - he planting wym ide#d inoat ffet g Ka8 and Lilly stood for some moments witW clasped hands a and ,:trymegeget hegge '.at mournful wor4 fare" heol 4ag" s91pin*N handpf eh visitor, wth fondneand tl e emo pany parted. mf tertravling some Aista e ffnrahrok Ahe silence which had #thus (a attnded hdu ' 'tDat is teiLkfom -buydjgaUY gindvl I ipe mifshe vanin4ake on( ifeg'for' aite ghe 'She is a kbemarkabyhddiug gieIf said@tte. f I page: 106-107[View Page 106-107] ' 9r qua1 hagensyr. eger It (k pitypshe cr pe psiia~e4 ,to" lae vg ~ itke up her residence among the hi gs ., dgen speak to her upon theubj t ?", asked '" idl ,p1i4 K p4nd doessheefuse toleave the tribe ? d aked Philhp. f Sellrreplied 'Kate," I think she does not wish toev whilethe old mantis living Thoegf he expi'essed .aishto diet among the whites. ,And I really.blievebrothe Phiip, thatshe has taken omem notion.Of A, as she spoke to-me highly ap. plauding your gallantry;' and using her;own'ex- pTession ihedenomninated you a bave yanwr , Dat ish atfact," said the Dutchman,'"heish ter psest mnamofigsternshuakes in ter vide world." "Go to thunder with your snakes," replied Philip. Bt t elil r 4Kate, do youthhik the y ngon d bepersuaded to take up hr residence amroig MI _0 [ nnot positively say," repliediate,"1 if ti i isvtlf inyhcould'' putsuadel to do so " :ontinuehhe shilIin y ue unydb ty hat "Well," said Philip, "she's Yan intef t iing i iddes&edv better fate iha that which awaits heiitheigym.inx73 su~a wayjist shedding bislast lingering rats upo'rTh[ didtit hiWlop as the pa ty ne1ed th esin sMtteyni. illy tthe party in the yard, joyfully exclaiming: 'Althafe gtheathlaunmthep in-no aldirn froth ingthdn teak uthinde gY IA-eft ' T hk ouBiy lethk yusidtheg s1irj Ka e-,A4,shesepeditethuefi4 t greeJer parents;ancd relate the day's adventure. aRt)nthr aibd a Bilery Wthen 1eftnd sprQdeeded th oy gIbe oest 4 their eabin an)atreadlW ting thixtervie* ith the lirdiaerand hisdagh4 terthe-familiretired tabed Dutit was 1a!tsu night before the young man fell into a soud eldpi. Hii ii4 s agitated ontwiibjectst FJrstdbat hichreferred to; the a.ontemplated robbed y A seondI that of enticing the Indianig'irl toAiawv the haunts of:Csavage life,.andatake upshermesidene amongtheIwhite8syor in plaine ternausif the reader please,:dwith himself. Philipsaide nothing, tthe fauii1yconceriing the robbery, but; prevailedqpon his father to bury the money* in the cellar; ad ed ing thatitwa a Much safer place, than inside the cabin.: In a few days_ after the interview 'with the= ala [ndian and his daughter, as related.in thethagter preceding,,the settlements of the .BlaYk, exre thrown into they utmostIconste .ation by hearig of the-ourrenderof Generall uL .Net s eamefyr ing in all-directionsithat Hull hadangdd-eA his army, and that the Indians and British 1 geA"de stylig eperythjg lefpre them--that g ds of adding Indians were scoutingthe i4jrne in aell Adrecti plundenng andT urderiggt o defenpess eers. Theac lich t i elli- gen e.;r ie in the uindsQf te se tersw a Vigr featA. : others clasped . tjittle a "it3eir bpQmnsa;y.tmh p 1 apittiug hearts nd feaxf$ l app) r hensigna.A K.'!1 t Thtie Block Houses 1-to the Bibck Houses !" wasehe ory!i bveryFr quartierand.the a gved inh itaints obeyed the suunnon. jPhilip vainlIy endeavored to persuade his fathetdrenvenoia pJge Qfaletyg Thegd ~Lggng prete gspst th:pde ya aghof.hiysp stating, 14b4 it, p 'nqg~ze Mld ~ppto wppgglirgg gtes rM+r+'W y-npus.nfbrmed t- $ey P %, t *o** of a erable amount er money, but ot' hei eo , ,.9 i}14i -ytL N :7 d[f~.tiRt ~ j~ .. .'. c_'l/f_ '. _ ' L..«0 ... t t E r . t F yg { S . ' f g S + 4 r 1f p t t 1 2 f page: 108-109[View Page 108-109] 1L~8 ?1ONME1 tw related to thy-oldm ui* what the old Uhibftiin ha& told:him coneernin the murder. But all to ano purpose. The old geitleinans persisted, in staying in his cabin- Ox this occasion Johnny Appleseed distinguished himself-as a."swift messenger," travelling day and night, bare-headed and bare-footed, warning the inhabitants of the approaching danger. He visited every cabin within his route, from the Black Fork to Mts Vernon, exclaiming, "the Spirit of the Lord is upon me, and. he hath . anointed me to blow the trumpet in the ,wilderness, and sound an alarm in the forest, for behold the tribes of the heathen are round about your doors, and a devouring flame foiloweth after them.)) It- was ascertained however in a few days after- wards, that the alaarwas unfounded, and that the British and the Indians had enough of work to do in i$heregion of the Lakes, for this surrender was immediately followed kby'a series of splendid naval vietorie. Bi th hearing news that followed the siarm did ' =relax the energy of the settlers in con- structing hbuses-f safety. 1hey occupied a dan- gerous ositicgKheingin the wilderness, and irxthe midst of lndians, and knowing that the least pro- vocationfbr the. =hites would be surp. to arouse their ege ;thci onti1u d aeiteffortta til a sufficient-,umbr of such houses'were ereeted. Immediately after the surrender of Hull,' the Jeromeville Indians, left the country forCtleveland, where they threw themselves under the protection of the United States Governinent. Wewould here reraarkthat at this period there was a permanent :garrison stationed hee ' iider Majoressup of"the U S. Army. It was the depot of suphies adfiendezvous 'for troops.IHere' Cap- 'Thia fact waa received' from Mr. Joniathan Ohlfiedy to whomn Johnny made his appearance on the occasion. tain Pipe and his beautiful daughter arrived in safety,'where we propose to leave them for a while and notice the events rhich took place on the banks of the Black Fork, a short time after their departure from Jeromeville, .o f. i 118 page: 110-111[View Page 110-111] i r '" r t t t ° ' ,i t a y , f r.6 } - i - i r k, r 4J L- J. s Y''" { 1 't i r ";F t o,, .-r ' s , °4 4 ,1 4 h' If K Y ~ ft" ti i j f J s 'K' CHAPTER XVII. BRITAIN---THE COPUS SETTLEMENT-VILLAGE OF GREENTOWN; } yYy S 1 is a} j w ied Wen the Unt, 4 t because of thi& * zItfrn try 4 e not writing r Wex *^d K1_ ' k,.owever, that it: sferi nd mis- ery to the earlyasettler re ediip'lr'ki exposed to its immediate ravages. And here we beg the indulgence of the reader, to express our disappro- bation to war ofiall kinds, other than that wagend upon strictly moral principles. We look upon wars in 'which the lives of individuals are sacrificed as impolitic, and ruinous to government-as the greatest curse which can befall any nation or peo- ple. WAR WITH 'GREAT a rtoZELIFI In . ' 'Y Y1 4 i k E ' 1 ' i Ic _ i f f 3 l f jNmetAheunanirnevoice of the stLterws tidl lan County, durigth~ last war,would bave.,bdrne tedi aor to .,our po itiox :1 Aog the itfferi±g portions of our State,:dUr . ingtlie sain.aignpITihland County inay be enum- erated- At this' period the Gounty contaitied but few whith inhabitantts, and the present thrive o~ty Kfasfield oosisted! of AtWo threelog cabiln s h fact, the Northern part of the State was ahnost a4er cpwilderness. There were only afbdut forty laid 'out ounti s, many . f which were notty eorganized mongdhich was Riebland At thie ;gear .day, l(Agst, 1812,) nd Block 'Houses weeegeterected in Mansfield.,There were: several, however, in the County, as already' hhited, One of these was on the Clear Fork of Mohican; one at Beam's Old Mill, (now Campbell'sd ili) on the Rocky Fork ; onwhereGanges x w sttids;.e- sides a Piekked lhpise}on the flhek Fikowned by Thomas , oult r. r1 here *as,'a}ettlement oh}the Black' Frk MohiaiicknWdadwi that dit a .the'.ck4u. yttie ni ;ht 'al 'd t &e F ire J ifin Copus ,qho )L th his Wife ad :e i ehildfiein ,_had" 'iiate#froir4 the St +f nipsfl aia, dad settled- on'theixol' the@ Wclk akrly Wa 4rthe1 9- 6f@ the first aetnal settler on thellaek Fork' e* shortly afterwards, followed by otheregamong whm were the Seymour family, already" mention- ed; a Mr. Lambrightand family.; a Mr. Hill and family, with some others not recollected. These families constituted the Black Fork, or "Copus Settlement," as it was then called. This settlement is about three and:, a half'miles east of the present site of Lucas, and about the same distance from Mifflini, or Peteburgh,as it is now called.' About. two and a half miles. north of Mr. COopis' cabin stood that of Mr. Seymiur, and about one Anda half mile further north stood that of Mi'. amibright. page: 112-113[View Page 112-113] 112 The abinHof Mr. ill stood-where Lucas how ands. About tw& and a half miles south- of the cabin of Mr. Copus stood an Indian"villager'narned Green- ,togwhiCh consisted of sixty cabins, withy a, Coun- oil House about sixty=feet long and twenty-five feet broad.,The Indians were of the Delaware tribe, and their chief was named "Zeshauau," or James Armstrong. .These Iadians werefriendly, and'to agreat degree under the influence of chris- tianity and. civilization; and- up to the commene- ment of the war they had preserved an unbroken friendship. They;puld, in their; hunting' excur- sions,oftencall, at;the bins of'the white settlers, and pass the4 "weafy hous away" 'in conversation and sporting exercie _ Thevilage of dreentowu was situated in a };pleat t location, near the banks of the: creek. Thi idangsbdseleoted t hispot onaccount of the rmnanfte seary which surofg nded it. It is said by those who visited-it at this period that a& mor4cvely esot was no where. to befoud. Here hadlthese pdsons of the f rest:livedfor yearin the full,:.gyrneut of teiratu al ghts and'un- der wb. theyupposed thep rte'ction of the Unik ted States J aws.,}'$ut as the sequel wigshpw a nio#t tltam efu1 and outrageous ong,;w pr ice Up~O1ieni. '' -t 4 !r i ' ,f ' f4' 4 4 y4 4 s'4 r,~ ~ 4 '' 4 4 4 f 44 4 414 t 44t 4 4 4' Y t ' !4 ' P _ 4 I F-ICUAPTER XVIII 44 i r CAPTURE AND 'BURNING 'OF GREENTOWN. All things i te'teady at the'appoiited hour They imarchd4, '(intent en', doing _violence,), }; To white the village "st~od And in the grandeur awful, Mingling with theypassiig clouds the curling smoke arose. Towards the middle of a hot and sultry dayfin the month ofAgst 1812 a party of soldiridt the command of Captaii-=-, whoWs staioied et the Block fo e t lBeam's oid nmll,h loi ii front of the cabin of Mr. James Copust Mr. 0. poliely irivited the Captain atid jhigoldiets iffto the esbin; here after being seated;jthe ofa ceaf. e rird Mr. C. entered into the followingonvesation: "Mtr. ogus," said the ,Captain, 1ave been infored that you area otitcrn' offrindship with a ribe of ldians howaiahiftiiig a ;a st fvlgage nt frofa "yor 'esiddi~edcae'd Gresntder; and I havealled io you eysly to so i your compax y a ndd1ti lence, in my present visit to these Jrdians. "~ pryCaptain, Wwhat is theobjctT yorvsWt h Indian8? ithe questii ea fair by replied ,the pan,~ l'dt i etr1tionlg qoity sapprgiage2ffioers%19 o ~~ppn thae svage90.a.paeyah pen4 thenafmM. Fitthei ti1age immediately, Vt wy down their A r' w,6 3a r ' I t '1ON$Eft _ i F , page: 114-115[View Page 114-115] 11 ~bXth~fl LEb place theinselve ' under my protection, tillty can be taken te a place of safety." "But, sir," said Mr. C., mildly, "in case these people refuse to acknowledge your jurisdiction over them, how then will you proceed ?" "How then will I proceed !" retorted the some- what agitated officer. "Why, sir, I will proceed -to drive them into submission at the point of the sword." "But," calmly rpiied . C.,are you not aware that these poor creatures are the proprietors of the soil-here is their tJ-gg eh tieg upi g groundd, and the graves of their sires-here along these green' banks, and in these shady forests,these peo- ple have liyd or years, til themng~s are ce- mented-to this sp tby 'the dearestassooiations- -- lreth ung , u4te-wt ; y mogi4 d w~Pgpex~ bD er Ag hi 4e4 ilpve, a gugj, ait 'e4 1dsdy deithaggasingllau yay; aiys, eigon MeI hseeehayo, i0Mi ilay i 4 h aniatugefitapt'he pfinpiples ofc tiiit, plead iig ieir behalf.." ,t " ir'rep ied_ the rn id moved, oicee.« I coe not heige to engagein i questfons.1p1ainingto or ' se:e N- iness gto qrry out e n- struc ions of my- p erior, offers, apa ii thg print. cipe. of ny rg eii' 4igiogu fai. , sj; ig told are .aMipisrof he p ando ar at berty tooicikte in that capacity. doverment does not.compel you to take up arrys and tinate cap acitt'6f °oldidr eit hef 3 tI. r ily quire your; influence isnjieiuadh l thejoil lii their village till the, close of the war. This 6. tainilf ei tbe M'ib~tion of yon farth. Aid" in ease th7 i refus& t -t O jy-you halb ek4 m tedyadd X ~l i aii' tit pNdMI ltf to dri tae~ y4etihe Tuk= the di' I 11 t I!. r 'i 5 f' I .Wel,'[f saidJ r C.w, " I carnpt gg the ,onsent of my mind to co-operate, yquiny ur 1 r. I have pracied liberty to; this _pople, and1 ave pointed theip to Aprs as the best governgni. gn- der the sun,laid sl I betray myself by inflUen e tofdeprive them.of .that'libertyph I bch e gagd ia their birth right?" "Well,"replied the officer, "there is but two waysfor fme to' proceed -either t6upersuade yocto comply with myrequest 'or arrest you as a traitOr to-'the govern went. If I fail the first I shalltat in the alenatii e" " This a oken with much firmness and i-- ent deterniinai'on Mr. paied for a moniit, in which his- .idnd seemed greatly agitated. 3At length le replied : .1 4rtir,Igo, and the blooof this afit be on your own head" the responsibilitysir, is -1x9, and yOR be exempt from all consequences," and in a moments the, company left the cabin for Gre 'tq '. Mr., James Copus was a Minister of the Gospel, andwa ;eseemeded randrespected as suchJy all who knew him. The uiana lsh d he gretpsteorfi ene in, him. He had, often preached to them, and ad exerted 'a salutary influence over thwm, It is, not de sir "thI ^probably et M4, be Colsr dtie.'of themr a In ahorttpeaaft ekvigtw ai tho Q'r da4 soldiers ?y intb h - g aiort d stance from the town. es- s.; 'eti "6 aehd to eldh 'alijt. j~ & h is _ r+ &'c inp d i page: 116-117[View Page 116-117] i feW #fhi s- criids Ka ic 'hastee ed? t the oft c, Wh6 thu ddesa1tii: ' B4 ind vat9 With ~e instru tidk irecei v 3r',*& fi , y- 4 eri6 dfN a I ,ed,to e- . xrd th el in'e ra dis Ad regard shall be paid to the safe' byour 'er'o is p th e e ofnthe f-teent a. A refusal t. ;ttpy with e this demand wiUl fujeet y'ouryourtribfeto instant deat, and yourvib agsalla be br' ashe& I lame brought yO au1 white friend here, Mr. Copus,. to Witiess.this treaty. I h-ihg! seg a dc he c. i rute iyog tj though conto his o your will, mpydystrue jgs musbe par4g out." "Captain," aid tILe Chief trel lfinglyj ' I will ca acounei of my. warrior an4returnyrunan nswerimmediately.' '.Accprdingly fuggi1as alld ii which the matter waa bieay ispussed, d a a r thrnedin the coirs"of anhour, Wtthi& tia4they 'hd ieniimidslireyose- i~.+ tatth A hd aa' I agreed to dsub- Th la g'ersnow comtgenced gathering up nit a eprpertyte y, c6 at cdixieniet ly er~Wh i,iinftitudrifnfin~ 1 ~ tas.- : di" out e h h tr'lfdItlodf ;" h for the drushfdddke. fln aii$e h( Tret ifr& Th a min'elo h ei S Moing s woere aroube-l4thmy.werintir sy- emly informed that their property should be p - t ted Bidthey'feleonfd thet 'th1e iAokc roe frik thirkba'ig iIe. ot ehe M esleyro e a ws of ame s , iwvi 'ntheIIcF tk, who Mama5 'F ta. ai '10heW dieer Witz es ed -- tkltx i0~d chi9vwtes t jrirc n 0jr~o syp ~ f I PI9NEU LZFJB 1f17 4' ! r , I' I }p 3 1 r F ' i I'? t TAAn" stoo4 gazing up btle gringvolmps, gs thegy ~idd oavenward bekrhY9peeey1 seern.gy calig upon the Gre piit to witgeas the iwrfidy-. "O ptain," said the 'Chif as 1 upon the spot, "I have reposed .At; $1t confidence i yopr hnor ad int+grity o pie promised .protgeti in to our pe'sopr propertyt, and I am afraid thit promise. isei bko k E I u .d td myself aod trie eund ypigrote the more redily by re oogf t iggpec f r. Copus. We are ipw without 'x' rsa'n1 i r power, but I demand that we know the cause of those volumes of idl" 4Wh", Yppy j ap- tiun dispa}ee pseneger back 'to the village to ,seert 4 zthe cauo ,t will;be regdeted"that a part of ,he company were left to protect the villageuntiL=the. 1a lge of the property could be removed oYappIaT of safety. Butafter the officer had'pceee4 si. e two or three miles with his prisons the company in charge of the village set iton fire. In a short time after the wssengXlft, he return- ed bearing he sadintelligence to the Indians that their villg =was now.burning toithe ground this stl -ne fell utpon th banishe i gllagsike the aides-of'-4eathupon the Irely pilgd a " otiM 4f former years rote nfr sh i tVir mea1&riM,'e{re they 'ihe ed,'antinth dankbaS s nd;lungthat be4i1ulstran , thy lidp thei1'04thftdadysW 'fore 'the hi;e nni-d disputed their claims, they were "monarch's of 'all they surveyed," Then above them glittered 'the starry decked heavens, the' bright and glorious, home of. the Great Spirit-then above their wig wams rolled the burning sun, in whose effulgent glories they beheld a personification of that Great Spirt, who had begbthinguardian and 'protector page: 118-119[View Page 118-119] Yiat 'he vicisitud e } llf& thin h y'ha ze F'u~ '~Ao ih;a shn rl'igfr'or ergou athway of stark aiid then thefriadiP *d~i. $Sht t o ' b.1A ; ' nial e e ' i th se thing s w e re ' ~fld~now'&' sdehangea'had co me over them. Those pd yshad fled. foreveiaand'foP the last °drie thev h ,k1'hadr c i1tigd iniach others soci ety in thi, th }homyof "their.i'ii outh '"the -.Aun had aris n for f'theb last time upon'their forest "wi+*a rs, and' now : etheY adbid the rakes ol'themir iesajia fare- 'Nwto a peoplVe, who for genera~tirs' past,, had beeni accustomed yto the unmoleIsted" ssinof thewild ernes, and the, unobstifi- fd freedom' and right ~of roam i'rat pieasUr ltht i h t w h uti pge5u tds; s~ddexi 'upn r - of'aconitrary powe , lbrought again st 'them iiia aiie r so trioach- erou -and.violent; would not Til'to a rouse in' them as 0prit 'of z'talitio ; for --r.R vi oW~t ani 'ver iii hrsleep, ' Than i 'l u m 1apksin ase,. , hI, ery? heart' ~Are 's.rwn' thIu LXt' t h t'indI&'"i rywar~ ,n A i' ., i b oei s 6' ni en Q nh they bl4 e.'.t, t . To~~ ' . fww 4WW.,Wt.Z1 n thi0.inh rnIan Y I r tr, prQbIt~~l1w~s reieed ,th~e 4nr t0fth deratiou j-41i a sol- emn protection was ,'offered, to 'their property, on 'liof pea aleu 'Th~ r ; Bt "hszpom- Q~0 Vbs~i~s ~4e~ ~ g~~r~tvans ..eon 'A s,,e f' o1 's 'A A ~o E 'A 9A _' L '. . A, ']' .l A' A x Y ''. .:i Y" 55 3A~ . 7. . Y 'A ' k ' ,r Ar r r ' ."' 'A ' A.; ; A , i 1 " " ,, 3'A , 4 t { x y r A' I A it '' 't ; a - ' t a ". k f, 1, i _ ,, t . A M r s .r r ' P S - 1 j, r \ '. s _ Y 7_ lIURP R OF TPE CHAPTER .}IX.' 8SEYMUWURt FAMflLY-.-J.PlUTH OF, RUF FNER. ?rHl H EROIC oi-X ark ! that ihrilliiig sound,' The wrathful' warriors cleave him to the earth, } Behold his 'blood ! The hunter's ieedng form' T.4es tangled on the groud-" A few' days after the burning of Greentown, a Pprof 'Indians was discovered }iting uj, doa small elevation of land, bQrdering upon~ thelittl lakerferdto in as pmceding chapter. Th,' dis- coverer TeWas' none other, than "Btanty Billy," of ' horn we have alreadyspoken. tt .ai bairsthat t e& ind1lins had recognized Dily almost . in the same instant ,that he, had discovered them:.x_ illY atirs ai~eptd o iii, away; bt he Tkin ~,)Td ~ o'hin to,'styptellingj him t a nse~ 1ndfii dcm pto-hi1in a, pstfriendly nier, 5Dyou know a family~ by A he name of SeymI, hyzg ear here ?" a kd atal and fiercel9,n savage. "Yeth thir,I geth tis -.said- Bill D~ountliik iheare at = ;e?"akd thie t t' a\ctJY !, r,'tut I-thiippoth ath -, A' ' A . , , ; i Y" ~ , t ,. z i , i Y' i ; rS '' , page: 120-121[View Page 120-121] PIONEER LIFE. "Do you know a man by the. name of Ruffner?" interrogated the same savage.' "Yeth their " said Billy, "but I'd thay to you thir, not to put yourthelf in his road. He ith a-perfect devil thir, when he ith not in a' good humor." All right," said'the savage, and Billy hastened home to inform .Rufner of. his discovery. Instan- tly the Dutchman called to mind the Chieftain's warning, andtaking his rifle in hand, set out im- mediately in pursuit of .the savages. Believing from what Billy said thatlihey would make direct- ly for the Seymour cabin' Ruffner followed after inhotpurhuit, rnd soriItrack their trail, which he followed cautiously for some distance, until he came in sight-of the Indians unperceived. They were allse' dai}ozn thetutnk o fallen tree, ap- parently very busily engaged in coversation. fRuf- ner J :tp reached within fifty yards of whe'e they sat; but he 9ould get no narer witho btein dis- ,pyhpiter!"gyp Duclunn, "desh arg von tam gpod2i £iig loodin upuggar, und i Ihadygn a y fe % F "h ' d o i .mn re _' s tp y o' f ' V ~ nevae somee u f .i vo m ,y }e o fh spe p it ini,t td-er tamI ls1 /n ygh apravoredto ceh.thee l:dge, hiitvs to fple ly, k 9oxicpgkoand i'zi m1 g h , '9Wioe~ of vo e rggrggg 'Se yfAbule, hut fr roma ther ~/ t '" 4a & ~tjo s4h was fully satisfieA that they J e o ,nen e deed of eath. He had sup.sed fr he drec- trfi fli il frdat hdeeefrt6 te .irnt d~iiwiBifgia d wrertarning to} thehipet- tlenment: to avengeathe insult." After they=idfhusdisd dd ogei err,'few #zmsf They :tl n{y . sgi y+?g tq t fej et and casting their eyesaround themin alld r rartd opplhefgir eot~pvfrtFe $Sr Pazof mn folowed by the hiding ~4~~pp4 *h ke thimself fa en gh 'ith ar;so asnot t& be discovered, b i. Iii a :n e "me in sigit of he cabin,7 whe iiey o e r e l t- ed" o aioment,theniderg f roa the w oo n ) t ihe eating Jmid tlimyc_ biion1kiiir, the d Where Joi ngedlby Eu'ilerii fh ohi tt- teri#rdd. Th images *ere no ttldri 4i ,on beholding the ptdzu ;iltiki l on each other ii enquiring Ipok.d Ohuiiy hf aggekred frieidiy, shki 1ds tth e hoe faniily. Niro were the family ifii wise talarmedas the visitation df Th as Was no roccane But the sudden fhag produced in theilooksas iEffrner entered, ardused the su{pciios ifPhilip, wh recalldtoy'einoiy the chie'ftaii'w arnig. Ehftnerkhassnttedthe ehauge adhe beft his niciu eyes full of erngane, uj n the saw*- ages s ll ok Was bloodyMid fe fuI Arid th; e savagesie ae1ned awed on' lkeh dibg is y h sh - len conteianee. t was eident fromthe looks a nd tii& of the Indiansthat they wee omi iat da poi4d- they hadonet1ppcted fo6ee dher tha he, - fly inthe aiN. In the bneantifn4 the ting godlheartedKate had siad afo T :th6 ttle;at thef reiaedto partake ofherth $al. iti4s. They tfl} satF snilei aid giddimy. 'NRifnurN4lilkii thiiktlhey Wiittled to u# V on h. P afhesthe ,nd u *kth Jr gather u o4 e .f toih& etatlhie, ai dj4~ t' hi bin, lnt'd k theind",i'rT1K ie. pring{r , , r'taggdtKn !t A f "; I e ytdt ladned 120 page: 122-123[View Page 122-123] cc j - . +l r . y' fly " 11Q. 13i' thoid our paekproiders in t t o fl ti ? J h ma r & +f I denunch tion . 1',' ,'1ik V' t ' ~i' t"zr jd ayyal ugtlrud rra h ' s 'tfad/'ti'l I "y it hr s gs.seemed iomp"iets-y awe st ri&ke ;i; ' id ii 4Uth i ~41e, his Yo ietrI~G14aaveheemnof ~T~a syaes ox4covei=ing ffotThis : tou e w~ ~1 a , e p , Q cohmse atJiet diFt aly~p~hj~i~i1~ e ~a1~out~evr40.* uponb W8 eigs ~~r tnif '4. layip fk ;a ; aisr .d? ko ce og bat.i r4a cTh ;boosw, 33td' e ,t"ing-1.uiJ o ruglfsl1rsr*~en he nexien4 , t gallant R0 uffnr felltisied dn elo te rk wbere e youildie P vJag± h d ~PffW~X~Q~i ~n~g Liai'~ e~j~, ogd ,e * kniesandtherekin solp fU Wi~4 POO i '{ page: 124-125[View Page 124-125] rn9 is, fcouldi.afra±0 Si 44wig ~ ' heethey rs t, t hael d a~ge s ltt fe.. w~ti~ h: t agonies of deat A ew 1I- gg "ndth , {'la gn", dath ,'yAfwi fferi g :o ~~th ,wereed de i 6 e tepotarighte dat ,ha'd not retiiri e dx to i .loisc ou F ass;buth lay upon 'that blody ca bin floor, unconscious- of the awful and so 1-hi E}g;eue *ta'ound bet, and over her seBseless iody th Le tofe ngewgs held a- council of death, iii Wiht ged t Yffe her return to coii "nnz z, aftrh haid delieidupto tem t~i~ 1 1tx'~ m ey$.sh. ld also =be 'i ded. 4i fw: a difficult °for 'so iipnt during +t1he ein- iltgt'nyonreto perform the deed. Katewva~s abek.iu1gil, atdthe ! 4, a ; x Aood' thirsty as thy4ie fl lth oto rni+ -da eed o dreadful fi ^ ature }o beautifil.';r 'A, tol~e ig th Bne eon en- ted. '. 'Me 4oftn big eat me kill '}whit9 's" iawv K lt ~s ru d' to consciousness, a }dfor a o x~i h&sddgzi~ rudr 4rin' deepb e- i id it "i h od o ~~ercr"sadh,' ail dreamig or is this horrible r ,ality ?tie Flit _~i'e siupon ,Vh e posti s oiiWof he .r Inang & parents, she wrub g h rhands inang"uish eud ~w~P~loid'" Mother [";noahr I "'deare~st'Znht- had . , -mmsIw too ;f ~bad her% +r 9,4uivH., ig lipsMtand; 4 g i lw W e' 4 S44 4 .s },M A a t }tor, K' ho"r ei,; I' 'y 'lifeessatbfet 1 $.," I * ;~ }+ , ' 4 4x~y F 4 e s rkaNat o und' t~ar~"tke priiu h L , & ii 4 ~ ~ t I ,' *'i" u t dj ~A.fo he W a r e n s anA4( m P1E 1 LZFE her~tli, ftt'' mny n'tw ' ,eb e'ore t e,4i "wi eati. lep ps w(7y 7ere in t4w hloqs d ' fter' wb3hol~eb Ma.n- td l'K .iocky n -his, tomnahawk ont, hr bi4f the inocet grl e~ te4't~ foor xIi Uliu 'eir blood' w it p ath !V e of4 Iher,: parent, ', ' 1 r ,F. lh'nrtlte Indi!n'o left t he .cbin, as th'e son. was .hcdinghi lst eas of lighit upoanthe :fores;but~h, nirei~ IlGoI over, what. a fh ert chil'n Yenee of }so row and death vaw' as tatvengl' c1'ng : ' As already 'stated, i t.wWk, kate Th tbe'fnio wherUfln youns em rursta'ted.'fr assistu ~cl Y8 qgentl it was some timoe rafter nig btfkdP wheite companyreturned. , " 1 "4 .' , . { ,yt 1' 'Tvr& a ,dark and i1~rny 'night, za oThi death-like g oan hadse ttled upton h eildr es1. N4t one tw inkling,star,)peep ed th rough th44 thck foliage of that d eefor eat. No, sounds b _&_, save iau :occasional y ell,'of 'so-.e prowling w r Th little p t yqtsickened : er,, paoe7-P1bip =was all anxiet,.r4t length teoutlin'ea'of thai feit ottag e tdimly- : tr ce'd'throught th e deep 4kireA s of re x4,' r4 be,a . :';v ible.Vnig about 'fifty !5y ardls QPh. n4bn 4e~h~e~~$o light ? } 1via~rbl no sound) washad Sli& unb ,oeain4; 4e pyportentious 'hld its h ox e to e1, '!4 f Cou 4the family ,bavexgone toY'0S4 .imp p~sheI~ o t, e Yn os fth 'ty W9 9ud a te of stQ hlcabhilnng 'ii deeply 'agitated;, he would have rneWl14 m ad'ly, andfearlesly thro t.4 ,k''$"1o ten' t 4 b{tnd, if S y~I~ i'' {r istxA , " .tW W. T i j V ib e,, ', 1J ' / y' A1" itati fr'v held'ih i& it'+ 4 (wieteres ;taw "'eid hl n'k~' page: 126-127[View Page 126-127] POE* LI1*e ascAIb e1tain th , d & e6of ffr&, r'" ,t n~sA~eordi Ili g4 ~hh ~nIp*igit¢ t ; b1k ihdlWfoih u 1 r ~ i~ o/ dAt4darkness, ._ wile a 4ep. A tf1 k i ke f :' t f"'tj &mto :i1Q7 r ' Creeping'M15 iy i un dto the door, he.r $bn i 6 artia1Iy opeh, lead ctiui putting his Iianiridfridht h frws 41 a~dwth blood. i oi'stk fears thelx ..were fully confimed;-b" ti~kn hat te1 F as uzigh b Aisi~e ,waiting ft=-re return fthe y~un Rman, he didJ not :think it+ prudeiit to: 'euiter; buteauioilyandnoiseesJyreturi~ed tot l ~r p _ tiihering he i wf h e m Find ri .Cofhilipi Was thrown ihe d -a oth~nyand he wept; while te, x~y-,4ly d i s J syn atisec with the son- '4SI 5 ii ' i , s is n daii -icoi °e; i. d earful yelli he o;d£ y,;and, 6ld have thi9w e % 2 s hici 6.nion&a-uOsd,=zinto is hnds cif e:ni aaed..Iwithbut $he ~ ~ Fothtqel nm~d f ' a :afa k i 4~e him_? ove r 13~ e~d~y~th falL",,figho~i h uih fIR R' F 4 r II " hi IF" ,t 'fr '"*l ' Y "F 7),~r ,; i 2p i-ji,~cie r . you,~~ 't yo " rifh 'haw&tno doubt butt hey ,re} ,1! it, e im :. 6fIh Indians ls prisoners, an~do A x y mope th~1eirre- 'zovery is,.to set out i eaialiyotsis an and git p 1 vthempurstwit..]-V is'm-d . atmpr ti ithpour Yresent fore , and;, tie. gavi w i r~ot in~ch far be ore -,o. m' o A fina1 party of "them--are now lying :-a enb- in in wait' for your return, and sunder cover of dark- ne si will certainly murder ,you if you, attempt to Vist te a i before ornmg~' The thought that .his friendr.wI"e on Y k{:. a pri~6ners, -g ave the"young hnso ~E4#of h op e, Yan d he beoain& m ore ca l m n d 4 6,, ,p h e c rpa - h edre ra edle h fa dark an4le b ni ht;" an , while that little $;n' of Woe tiint' ad- ve t re s r d It er w t r w h'he., g , y a k esof the , night, to the- cabin of M r. Hill, situated, near where, the thriving' little' village of: Lucasno stands, where. they arrived some "thn6 after, nuid- night.r The family ofr. l 0l~re xiuch, 5 the" jet oft V "twas then cot he was o fri .,ee WO'ee o,0 with bitter ,toughts~-4he probable f ome'of i.pnt axed sister, brutally sur ered ,or ,in ;ie. ,-ands.,of unfeeling savages, -suffeying. the mo~st cr e i .ig .VA ",. page: 128-129[View Page 128-129] ! ".s;~~ :~r a 1~td~iy~e& ~x ~ e upo ot n w tiIe for st. 1{(+]e the eed.iong ter 'ee~jp~gthe oa? n ain ips ateir :wild;eon's'of' devotionI "o Him who ti ped their gittering wiiewith goI4 AnTd e s ' tiigtled AtheIr 'h ai4 ii j {R~ e4" ' 'Tasa iVe ,s 'e .s 'mornng"Life and' an . nationn 1Wereidrou ~dhli' aii'd utder" other crcum- ta ; sran44:her .f~lin~s, the' young nafl would have, sallied forth. into' th~f&de ptankgldc i d= ood y ;1 . i 1 'r ft( r 4"'A( lf--X v he w~o~ ' f rrt } A1h0 V ~i t a ffor . wild" But sorrow, filled; 'F, Jwazt-a ,one thought to. 'dr zrbrain the'fate of. hits friends'. A4'terhodin a, y onversato n, with Ar ili was agaremed.: tha t ,ey iin dat 1y s~et o for f4te .ns mi'~ i '"T # r . - j l cf_ f- i 7 2 jS 3 rdi 'if "A' A4 r y ' A A ''4a dcAwe e iQ u A "" t ti n r'' 'i ir'r.+ I i' I - r. ,i +.k f r 1i ,+} r 2, r " ru4. 3'r r o ! c t- 1". f ,t s " v r"s / - s 1. , = l 41 iA ll .1" 'r f 4 y Y, y .i;; " ', $ Acv . Jr, A i'' " r, i._ 1.1"i, " f i ' .Y f F : to +l fiF itt 'y a, Ic 4'- - i - , t.F1'a i377y" }7 j t § -t ^ r ti ct1 Y i+ ;R t " 't {, }r; # j ; trFh 'rl', , titer' 'r ' ""t' li ' ,l yt VA f ' F" - A ' { , 'Fs j. t', c'. F, .,'t ,-" ' 1" i,'-iL i ' '!" "tc t:v j', ,i- 'i.i ' _ .' , , + st"1:' ria _ " y ' rria_ I , ' _ , ,y , , 'i f r , y T 4, i .I .f, _ t "{ t=, _r {' _4r r t l G - V_11..7 , T' , "' ' ' ' ( .j ,ey F' Y t, +) ' Li r ,f "y " j'' S, :o.i ' . ( f - , ''t t },{, r;+ .Si' }'~y rl ~ l": ,X ~ " ,t' , t,' yr J' { " a ty f, . } , r t r. t. "tt .a - , .. p F ':! yL :r; '.., j ' h r " , Fk . .aL' ,1' 4 i s t ' ~ R , t a k .f }.,, t e + a" Y ,st ar-t .'Y ru tnr"r K. 'ti. , 'x" .,4 F. -t s "k' sttI',r V CJ, 128 r 4' it jr S + .1 i i IA' , PHILIP DISCOVERING. THE DEAD 13ODIA8 OF ~IS PR S 8' but lo the crew4 beheJ4O with t arfuleyos ; I'he sidftning sight with much surprise ,-LEEs. In, a few, hours 'af er the party" of's1i a left the' Block , House; It hey arrived :at he cabin of Mr.. Seymour, wh e e th a V h -~t ,b .J c spec- tacle" presented it self._ On 9nteri the yar4 . the' first object that pe&eied its~1 tr bh o ' xf ifeir, horr i iy t il to)PO r there he lay, bloody nWh~r1N9 m+ a e ±. h7 trgtd mian =- h 6e htC4ftJ o . p oration 'in' defence o " 1fmi uf 11'r 16 1bugreat'tfei~ adi "flQc , tAl ti " " nd ' n there he l'ay i ith the&a e Q_ 1atI& xis'-countenpnce; which VOZ the i~id of death coul4 not &ffa e. Bu ~on, eiter i ite cabin the h .W Ws mosQt horrible;" there-layA the wh~ole;faiui y' most; brultd id.' ste ayb ~ r . itW h4 fyblbdr'ae of Ruffner, sp -g itoth r e a i,~ir;, y wqrst ', kd" g &1stjfl sit oir. h aa'r 'Ot ,Tt y? cf "'* rde } fle ,F 1 SrfliW rib4, tared ' l r . ' ' 'A ''~ f ,Pnn iA % page: 130-131[View Page 130-131] him in the . There lay theb.ody re aala o alithataa dear to him in life. &t length the silence was broken, the youugman spoke. "My father ! 'my' mother! my on iter, wn to God Ihad been here to have shared&.similar fate. But all is over. The finger of Providenc has touched you heavily." Here Philip gave vent to a floo4'f tears, which moved to sympathy the hearts of all present. Again the youngmangke;he had found relief in tears and he bec nte iore calm and resigned: "'Tis done! the bloody deed is. done! I am left alinr blitI :h&{, iit t this deep aliction. My sister, my dearest'sister, little 'did I think on leaving yoii hIdt ould ' d youon my return th s cold jnudaih. h 'Youhave passed from Ihe _eni th, 1bu.t I' vil not- deplore thee, = c *4 yoar rirnr froi i aI0140 lIbtj The Ii rget bpw ud gwho hadeest tihe kt heto n in mornings swee prime" to his c~napllo,:tk 1i p. aj ., " u n r;vo-a. It eg ing e iaitened upon is nF 4 a{ "g 34 tc+4 Seothe cqbrgdogr, his ey s foy pc- a f d uonliis Wg p C ody"B r asi, he, -de rae moment pase, yg de-, s 'ive aet f toe Duteiysterousare g ways of I1 throne. What a sad change had been effected in but a few hours, in which a world of woe, sorrow and disappointment had: risen before him. Here hesa, alone, while on other occasions the company of Rate, had .made that place a home, But: alas'! she would never more sit in this 'sacred spot. During Philip's stay in this cool retreat the sol- diers were busily engaged in making preparations to bury'the dead. As soon as the graves Were1dug and all things in readiness'for the interment,Philip arose. and once more gazed upo the. remains of his' friends and companion. He had nerved himself for this occasion; and as:8tdod for a}n moment gazing up- on them for the last time on eath, he turned to, his friends around him- t' entlemen," sahe, Ihe "I & u l.W 1eft,4ne-I hav none to mourn my Ts . o ,the of4,{1ry lkn leige riot a dr9p ofp my blod ru;e sf: onppiving I thazk ryof ro e bottom f,,y heart for y ugeesdy p- S seiin t: aons,11pg' to nttla gser ;e nm;astpgrthly frig:ds.., 4ndow ove, 1 e ys of4h:se {ny rinds and. co a n ppm a r qfe prec of their departed spiritsawiph hpe o94Qubt are nowlooig'down up mPoA'0 a.st # 7vowQa lpody venge. loffo b1oed 'lia£4 be my motto;, an ,bP ng the coppay an a ectionate tageweil, hbo nde izntpthe Age t: : t ,, ';, Ilib Al LIPg 0 r, 5 s'r -? r ' p _ r Jyy k t H 1 Sr" ' 9 I ' f r{" + S f S S+ * I 1 1 1 Y3 Y ' ' f ' t page: 132-133[View Page 132-133] ?iONflflLIFE. 3 9 9 .~ ' lb. 'Y' f CEAPTER XXI. '94 S '? THEI- COPUS -BATTLE. When the wtr whoop's startling yell, f W~cke.U ttn On the d swift echo tell, ~''i the i iurderous weapon fel, On the victims of ,theit spiie.' As' soo as hearty mentioned in the '!eceed- ing. chapter; had consigned "to 'their last resting Pehe bodies of the murdered, they , ii"d 4th0 Iac kIo se. 'The'neWs of this ifderas S ad i eereiydirecti6n, and the affright d"'t- t fs f toie to ee Bklk ulouaes for safety. ery X .bi! dnow.eamed tenantless, and t he i1,hole do trft fflledv"with terror. Amongthe' faiities 'wrh tok refuge in ithe;Block Hous i Beaid 4d ', Mill,'sI"that'of Jhines Copua he had taken "The precaution to remove his fa l ly} 'inirdi- ately ' af-er 'The niui der of' the seymour family Mg. Ogpi rliainediin the& e ck 'Househ h ew day0, 'Quiet having been restored, and hearing of no more depredations, he concluded to remove his familyback tois farm. But before leaving the Boek House, one of the officers promised him to encamp at his house in 'theYevening of ,the same day, as hewas going in that direction, with a par- tf of soldiers, for:the purpose of reconnoitering in search' of marauding ba ids of Indians. "With this consideration, Mr Copus and his family left the Jlook aouse and arrived at his cabi in the early ti z' 1 r 4 , r7 _ I, r fi i ' r . + T R i 3 j pad of the day, finding all thing ;as:they had Wfh them. b A small ,arty of soldiers, wishingto hav e &sit tle recreation in the woods.had accompanied Mr. Copus to his cabin. There weresSome lei t-o;I;l nine of thee.Herethey spent the day invarious sporting exercises, little dreaming of the awful fate which some of them would be plunged ere the risi ing df another sun. As' a matter of"+ some satisfaction to these the rea- der, it may not be' out of place to give a short de- scription of-'the' 1o ation of the Copus cabin This cabin stood at the foot of avhigh rofnintio' bluff, about one quarter of a mile from .the:b n s of the Biack ork. This bluff oirerlooks the,'ur-' rugcu r some distance, affording a. most beaunifui prospect from its summit. About three or :four rods from where :the. cabin tood there gushes out of the hillone of the beatap in, of water in the, country." Mr. and Mrs. Copunhfid chosen 'this locality on account of its romantic 'a pet; and 'this beautiful spring of wateISr.=h"Y h spring 'stood i between 'the cabin 'andaesriadilnlg barn; andla newly cut out road run parallenwith tielluff and its base and between it and thyeaby in' darn.' The:,range'of the haLftisnearly noti and sbuh 'and terminates in '1w "p6iht onr the banks Qf theses Black. Forks The .oabirt' aud'arn stood on the west side; and 'a small patch of obbe inroastingears stood. near-'the:calin, .0a 4ay aure rounding. it.' 'Thi{ash near'as: we can describe eras the ia1tion of thecabin;Thespot w wildly orantigt4 well aliated tinspire fthetheadidier e wi# 'f and froli', wi.hahdee ty'e0 &to4j.in the higher tdeg0e, Running , igagld ;wre t ling exercises engaged thfeiratentiondd etm nil' h n nb dhStant t ikJ' 111h tneik eidtedsan ilaite page: 134-135[View Page 134-135] 134 s 4:dewdfni ghtwere settling darn tpo .i the ferm est, Mr. Co pusand the family would turn their eyes- u$the mrad, dxpeeting every "rnte nt, td ee the ofeernaudghis soldiers make{ their appearane;but} they omised and camenot. .± the shadesa of night advanced the mind of Mr. 0. bhebure unaccountably agitated.;.Asort of ielb anhohlfgioiegathered overits and .trange.fan-. cies rose before his vision. He communicated these feelings and, forebodings to the soldiers;. lut they only smiled at his:fears telling hi n that they arose altogether from the. impressionsleft dpon his mind onm-seinag thy murdered family of Seymoir, but a ewdays ago. NineTo'clock came; 'but theofficer and -his s-ld- ierswere not to be seen. It was then agreeda':to layddwn an.d rest till morningrthe soldiers pro. posing to sleep in the barn as thenight was =ex- trnly Wardti.'- To this proosition Mr. C objected. silpreiAing ghlt there wa me danger await- inig hi alifn., But the soldiers pr~sisted.'in going 00Mtary to Mr. C pst earnest protestations. %i .dgthat he could iot prevail:upon them to r siitsinrthe houserhe consented to let them ohe py sheban:with{the understanding that they 8-'Return tothe cabin before daylight in the %denhag Te soliers ythee retiredto the .ba r, ad ifr Uopti d4tIe family to their bed'in the kg*,1 k a enhis bed, his mind became more and more agitated. He felt satisfied -ikt a fiafuttornwaitedth m 'Trehedhad e no s~mpnighsiftalaibut hi feelings were trangely au'45ath eniinvisible ag t a#he pposedT hi t foftla thl;tdairgxhe nghkt h dogs kleVy duat&y itignir The I~bie ou4the ce9Ea bbarkldtgadrbeen tor&fthanrusuals whchtconsiderationhelped t increase his appree '04- T *hb!it was a fearfulsepess ightteiat Ap piQs -family. J 1Mr Copts deeply felt, tdhpdanger, 1ait resolved to riieet themeergedeye itho ti de and heroism. The night was clark and moonless, nd * theamnei sengers of death silentand frightfuthad gathered themselves around that solitary'cabinireadrat the appointed hour to site theit victims to the earth" Yet no one. of that little band, ,e'. ogus; dream-ed that danger was:so nigh 'Twis morning buit thetrosy tints of day had not yet appeared)as the soldiers enteed the cabim Mr. 0. was yet in bed.; Again Xhe: a s.red thein that ii his opinion a fearful struggled wasr igh at hand, and warned, them to-act witieaution. The soldiers smiled as= before, remarkig That hisid was only.under the influence of undcedsaily dlars. After the soldiers hadshtki d coiersedwhile with thefamily, part of them greadg to - spring towash ftheniselyl _ r f"i,6r -tod Tem nt to act so Rathly.-t the is- ted andwent. Mr; C:wanted th n1 ti .e1se ley went to take their rifles ith thkffi441itt r-i fnaed, add tot°he ing;Aetingheieri~ea aeinstti°hecabin ontsidke *heh"'i thet ac of ish- ifg, alongloud and soul-chilliiel Brent Utl air as if a hundred furres hadfjusebeif le1l4e fromn he iMe1 n d iniaF Si t ; t tt, 'e in PioNEEgUFE4 page: 136-137[View Page 136-137] *IM r~ii. 47 wteJafterw aedsin apartially putrified condition.. =h fouth; whbled and like a chafed lion), riighal hroagh the infitriated sava gs, burst open. the cabin.door, and fell inside with one shot tihroughK the thigh. e Ae~nowt ri to the condition of affairs inside of the e hin41 hearing the yells of the savages Mr. Copus sprang from hi, bed, and seizing his rifle partly op ned {he doorin order to discharge-it at the advancing Indians, but in the act of, dischar. ging hisrifle he received a, ball through his bosom, and staggeringbackwade fell across the table ex. claimingy9 Mennam :dead man,,but don't be dis eourageddefend youielves and my family like men." Hespoke no tore. His trembling and afrighted3wfeh helped him on his bediwhere he breathedhisdast inabout:one hour. Just as. they gellao t.e aoirgthe.door after the fall of Mr. Qopi ye nle his appearance as already stated, and failinginside,the door was mad e fast., W hter .Copus discharged hirile or not ea:iobe toldwith any certainty, but the. most problem pini bh he did, as an Jindian s irangdiately4 afterwards discovered lyingmortally, woundedJn the yrd, aballhaying passed through his boel, i tisgthoughtthat both. 'ired at the sean i Pa4achball taking effect., pgo1endggpaies no w stood seven against forty e4 give sagluers,:one. of wh r eceydea Q I i ,. tlighe, it enryy topusaged years, and Wesley Copus; heretheni were o f revrwrhit n e ve..ien andtwo saar t fogty fly ps A' a ofuf o dds. Dye's W04w4 e ry Alyethe Jore it'at.ent4, pa $ 1 ns with words of .e eo4e.- hne ft 'inan' ia Gege d of Leatherno f tGuernsy county, dhjfo t.'. m AV , ' f.tA A e o ab Ajot ,;, z.ry Hf.Dye, ageneral Are s owpeie& pcntthe ainn and sthe sharperackspf:fotyAes rang upon the morni gai-{;whileean e eger of .death flew thick asihaiLupon ,tie al-at o4r of the! cabin; add to uljsthr fierceyeitlsof bh sfur- iated savages mingl drwitWi theroa f, hae i es, and you have;the s='magled beorpf he nogef battle." But-th ere wer e,1raye heartsin tha t c-- in who looked death.In the fnce without ,4 trarm ous emotion. Would that, we Xeould herezrecod all their nanes.* Inthe conenoen tuxt of the rattle, a iss o. p received a wound in the thigh; the wotan aere, tan placed up stairs for greater safety ' SThe firing nowxbecame'incessant-+yvoley after volley of rifte balls were poured in thecahinun- til the door and walls were perfectly rikidadd at every. volley .more than forty fig4fhul e1lls rang through the deep forest.;;hg , fpr the space of one hour did the savages conth4 e'toy; firAinto the house; but finding that they- qild ef rt hut little inthisway they ascended thehluff, pd;with rented yells, if possibe more frightful th4n before cogimenced pouring their balls upon e 1 cabin roof, expected, to dislodge e tgewho hdt- kenrefuge . up stairs. They were op pp- der cover of logs and trees, and pp selvesin a4 gre secure ppatign.$ar4,a V ready falen rundthe house,;who a QpZtgrTy g to gain the inside had paid ?theforfeit of the1 in- sglence. But to their no sta astnighra+M thQy found that the side og the iitwas n'. 1r at almost every fire sone reed skiu ryg1ek. ie soldiers did notEwaste their g 41I FYin &rn atncertaintes. There was a savage secreted 4Mbe 1 r who or someti ept p9 ip g ain **____'"r ., .._ud A *TI~w Who ve~e ~gts~kjI~idU". 00p,&w&jab f 9 "l88 page: 138-139[View Page 138-139] Flo ''B k l # 1-r dans fasta t toald baaad l e - uenipts#eremade t i1lodge rijimnbit to' no ffect. At'la3s one bthe'soldiers (aunit ,) who,, ad been wbndedain the ato by'himdwhile remving gehankfrmbtween th eloge; observed .his' head pringfrom ehinU, Ithtree, drew a bead ,opon it, ed, fd the ne thnoaethe waseen tumbling~ ina knetViludicrousmanner fromrockt rock, until hereachedt'h bcttomeof the' hill, where ,lie' lay quiet as ft iamb,iyanonadaring !to make him afraid.,, At length the Indians finding that} they could not'udeedeitheir undertaking,and thatthe re- leae fasmre= po~erfu1'than they hald antii- pated, gaie up i the efite .ling upon the4 bitw as thly refieated and'=yhavilg ' ained a eestai dis- tancefrintilte khouseithey .sentupn'one mre siinul- ta febu ,i d mro Va tt id yell; ' and taking their dead +4'sdeda W#e son out f sigh t At' wie snowl otut10' o'clock A.Me; the lceattle Sh lated he'day 'light, dninig'hichtite, the aian ad last about tenof their; nibet; ,as ear s budne ascertained. The number 4f *hies ti}dI4aadounded hasalready beenstated. On torinpug theyfired upon a flock of sheep, #hirahdurrititthat eventful morning had clustered td thbr oho eside of the hilllooking down:in "Sueit 'on:that frightful sceneof darnnage. T a ',1otures ut bled dowii"e oneg afteran- th i tefyin oner oriicuousheap Great waste j of 'that 1 rave band, on" e. ho ngiose b odysavages retyeating aut fearig that this wMs - yonl done to decoy" te in- matf frothe eal in it was agree that' 6niI a e eh e- 'tihe1ouse, and h onl'shold'eseape throu the roofyand wih alpossibfepedx ek for tr hoc ous "' fo p'This was done.- He h dort beh ne miiirefh itwo6 'h hen 1k0iU up'ttheoad in',the direction of theOeek, set.,. stealthily creeping -aiwng thebushes. and high gag owarddhe cabin, EUe,'now gavehemsel-e-over for 'lost. Eah look pd in the fae of. his companion, with a;sad and sorrowful: gaze. The m9thef clasped her ,h'i dreg to her bosom witpl that fondnes and despair whi h none but a mother can feel under such trying cyrournstances. " oldiers," said one of that noble band "sellOyre Jives, dearly. Our situation; .isbopdlssl_;and urnr condition desperate.. Look upon this poor; widow and her seven fatherless children, and may, the sight inspire, you with the energy of rimipotenee, and the daring and courage of the very God;of war On with the battle-.death. or victory,?' shout, ed a hlfden voices, an a spirit of unyieljng r incejsatpon every heart within that little buj~d . ided -cabin.' '.t 1 -Y* t ,. { i' s~ld~ h grasped his rifle an4 taking supi position as afforded tbe best, portunty of geg the advane g . enemy, he, himself n realiness for the aiht t ~" ,' Now boys," e)xclaimed:thp edye, though smarting under the, pain of his borible wounad," aim at the harts of the red devils# and each ofyp select your ma,. Qwr O came the skulking fe4dpdgig fro tree tQtfe . The number rin ga h Ili bt ma firm, steady! 1tadry j '/ eserve RyouzJ I" f qr/ titrI give . tleceimaiid, and gt h encleat " p-go- up te few noments' more a d the ad g were within one hundred yards of the cabia there headaniow and then perng above tl@ tp f4he f ld 'hold cried a voice"just as ithe party were. about to gve a ytenig Any eret. g sate- hold1there is' mystery eoeetpd 4' W i~ ~ 130 page: 140-141[View Page 140-141] 1ON4OtNE 141 with t afai . ,These ,e agre not Th iaxs i . A moment more and a party of Amerin t'= diers udder the eoannand of p n Nrveld themselves to the 'astonished y joyful iriiates- It asthe sme company that had promised to en- oafulp at the house Mr. Copu the jreceedipg e1eIng, but had been detaied froh some =e , - and had encamped in the woods about thee ls0 mro the -cabeit They had advanced in this manner uporthe cabin; (not kno*ing ;what[ had befallen it,) for the purpose, if possible, of frightening the soldiers, by way of a joke. But they had almost arried the joke too far.. A -+few moments more, edin Xll. probability a fearful havoc would haye been'made among that unsuspec: ig party., lint if the terified iates'were overoyd at th uloked d;the olie}n3he .8drs were not little astonished in beh dtpthe ax- fu havocwlii hli savage hi4 °iia amo ng th he iihiites of th t illffed cin. ' 1EWinxg btiriedi dead, the wound 4wer plac- ed upolitt4reend barred upon their 1h+44 to t'h BioMk oedhea they redeive4 v i at- tentioie , toLTheir cefort;axe n, a short tie hey dokere d rom their oids. Sieh dear reader is a full descrijtirofothe bat- tie #l$1l6i'orkeshiehonsideedinh#. of nu"bss id4unparalled in thi e : historyof the StOteQifrinfoP efs* assured us thath ©to l(tjs '4et nda ea od'Gge we e- hibitd during the action They spek he 3 ierdis of he uageofthis littk handful 4 ef planatign, and we shall cQ iade thi eEgtet. James Copus was a minister o e iIpheppeaehe bo th ,Greentown Tdiauna, h, f, i w i_ . r rb:t Y1',d t ..l k . fi t "y_..+ -[ '+# - L , 4' ' * " uled the fi 'r{4, t7 i"v ' '"' .t . .i . ' ....rwhe?1=.w.+irs ayto pIae. ' 4 r ti r+ dtr 1 W e u I f .y aijhl a ' i r7"' and had enjoyed their utmost confidence. Upon his persuasion the Indians had submitted themselves to the .officer. Afterwards finding their village des- troyed, they wro fully supposed that Mr. C. was accessory to the time, and that through his influ- ence the deed had been perpetrated. Had the In-. dias really known that Mr. Copus had no hand in the matter they never would have molested him. The officer who compeled Mr, Copus to accom- pany him, alone st4s ,ancountable for the conse- quences which followed. \ a - 1/ # 140 PIONEER - FIFE; page: 142-143[View Page 142-143] 143 S tr 22 i' j CHAPTER XXII. WITH INDIANS - Some few weeks after the urder mour family, two young,enrwere : on the ba the e, earnestly g gedin ev1 Onef: w ll r read tiQfte N 1klandSt.tes.e cend o '.'i an' ee l/ fred p5sdaP ~ f~ l~ way tot4diMei ~t~~~nbo h rer where he amie~ i ,fwar~ er he had.'eft Black Fork st n i41~. The two young ,men' had aeidently met on the r, .E Yve ;1 ) i ? , : , - e $ i o ts of my 0,zth rly fr-w was three years after the first curveyin Party larded, bere Thib waa settlement n Northern Ohio. PRUflIP AND ALFRED BRADLEY-i'NCOUINTRE e / \ banks ofthe stream, where they furnd each th- efs acqtiaintance. Mr .Bradley" said Philip, after they had r- ealed toieach other the causes which led to th " adventure in this region,. since our histories are simlar, I propose that we here form a league of friendship, and unhe our fortune,e .they 0o or bad. "Agreed," said Alfred, I' am in. for adve iure. I seek danger and excitement, an4, haye ef e abodes of civlizationfor this purpose , 1, $ey- mour, agreeablyto your nayratiye yu re now, e last of your family-you have none to i urg your loss. Like myself you are left to meet the9hngs and perils of life friendless and 419f' "I have told you,.1have none _#o aon r y o . My poor motherdied. when I was yu ge ing myself and-a loyely littfsister yourger ig1ray self; in the care of my father The. deaef gg mother so preyed upon the spits of da .er, tha-hewas;f'orcedto leaveiCs, native Ste.In the y'ar99,Zhewith o"yse an d.ister,egd at ted to Ohio, settling down at tl+ :inot of.Con- neauk Creek,* in, what, is now c llad Aghtaula County. 3 'i. the-space of a few weeks; after we laDded here, gmy sister and a little girl belonging tto e of the settlers were miBsdag Theawho1Jiegt rgten$ ut i reo pf a"hJhid arn 9 "izg them. it ragttheref9re, agrM the clidren hadblaee devourd4iky page: 144-145[View Page 144-145] 44 ,I~QNIBERME dff 'ppp.exj. I was left ,Anpg sLranggrsa poor srphan, homeless and friendles. i was then put under the care of, a nman. named'Williansis who somethiine afteiwards'was-murdered by the In- dsi then Went to live withafamily named Vt.onii e where I remained for several years" r ' iy,"pli d 'Philip, 'our, trials and conidi Lionsin life are 'ekarkably sinular 'ntthose scenes are past and gone, and we are now entering the - .of"reate perilsbt I hope a kind for-. tiio e *iil p.!otedt us in our perilousadventures." her,'the 18irsation endedaid' the young piners 1#Af the aniks ofC the dtreathi and-after ki _tisi tl-ieghea yreparattis, started into theM ,en - l.r7 Continuing eir journey they ca ie to a solitary cahinhoaibtfaset. '' 'Whatdeilightfui country " said Alfred. "'Qdi~t Saantie," replied Philip. Tom its ap- "sT spid Alfred; "did you hear that?" ~" Idi~ he sound is sfahiiar, aiid JTfo much A,_ impff te h&'nit suie h16oting t dobefore _ ',et'el " f tM buggBrsr A'6&no r yllbroke inupon" the forest 'before Philip could 'end his sentence., uw block thekenterace," exclaimed Alfred d gi vnthese howling devils a wai reception, if aie cor within range of ourife ' s, No br iA& il a 'ao er, ygell a.eeW their~t ;i ll' W-eateoo he d e c. l b h'it'k'ehgf in tei thf~6k- SdX T ir1nd7in wei e6ed Al- -t. e :_ get ik k,'no,"hric/'fw ten riip; . at. ' "', a eost Indiao s t S a _ ' h "Wb hop'hoop, how-ee," ag ot once nidre upon ]he forest. sofie distance ii the rear ofiere hid~eoeeslay secreted, "By eghder/" eMia~iined? Philip,"w eare surro4d= edJred divils. AIph 'keep ydoir ie a steady; and in case 'of.an attack make' 4versy ht "Eet us moe somewhat" farther f-r h l of approach," said Alfred. 'An important suggestion," replied Phiip d the soone the better." Accordingly the two lun terms moyed a short distance further into the °thik et untiltheadv ncing party had passedhi p tVh open space and, joined, their companions ,apt the ethbin, into Whioh the whole partyf oC ifmnter- ed. ' ' "lBy Hokrey" w1isperad A4lfred, tem is a r g nent ofthem---at least Twenty-and giaptl oo tr fellows at that. What the duce do ou think these flos' afterr" inqiiied he oftitnthpe bQe anygodt'+t jetbv , se tlers saidPhilip.f " a:t we sh o ey iusi61o e, or I' badly antstaken ee haves rcka, di ght iihe bin.:,s,'i that tbey'do not suspicion the presence "oftany white man; jhey have not evew placed a ientinel o nd d u ty." 4 , xh"crt_,+. ,j 'r +r 'i + 'y "13owm icbI would: lik~e 1.Iow. tlir b ip hee" said Alfredi " 41 re ild i p i."a. eij { , h9 e ua ewminute org util iht y a £llysen gg4tEse i dspatph of tch e r si a a .sattisi, , :ate to soe ppo e44 up he white sdtters. + e agthge "e g e bu4sprisoners?" 'akd Afr d: px t hM much "maged &t 1kr~ mtbri s dg spor ' 145 PIO4E1 ' , tirE.. I page: 146-147[View Page 146-147] 144~N3~B~ LFE.. 141r " e odds are too -fearful. Twenty, agaiusgtwo r a on siddawe e r rather a, one sided game. EL, hark ILhepd my nayne mentioned among the devils! LGood Eea' vens. what businessengages their attention, that inches them to use. my. amea AfredIa all' a ty us steal quietly nearer the cabin," and the young hunters moved within a' few rods of the eabin do where they could command a fair view of the house. Here our heroes ly under cqver of darkness for some moments, consulting as to' the best mode pf conductiig their operations in the "peoft "ease. A they lay in t:hir poi don they coulddishne yX, hear each Indian orator as he addressed the as semiblybut nderstodd but little of what was said. 'i2O . e or two otthe speakltrs, however, were und erstood as referring to the burning of Green- town, the inuder of the Seymour family and the Obpus Ie .yr faxiiil 'and the "By thunder," said'Philig, "I am almost e rtin so a of these fellows were engaged in the murder ofhh friends-Curse their fe'd .hdes, hQW I wish 'could giu& iiy vengeange ippn' then,, but the odd re to eaful, and I must egntent myself at tis tine, with uttering ure deep but not ' 1t1 ilip," 'ski Alfred, "I au aware hEat the odds are fearfil4 ut the victory would be mor to rioii o i cas we would oerpo.wer theT .i may over rate our heroism, but I feel as though w:p delno;shi everyred devil df thei. "'Let' u fr he hoe her nth e askeep, and when theyar ai;o d bytflamnesand' rush ltthe door on- fu n w e'ah ~1uhem'oe and' al to th ert The sugstion+ at fr stn jght seemed prae ioable to i , nd h 0'b to enter in aa ge met t icary i a peraton at a favor o portny but a eod tght rose p against its pr anoge the 'giga a tr~me1y reposterois. "It w i t' oit woi.t saidTPhilip, 'after a moment's pan-the rd 4 ev- Us are to numerous. Let us watch,' their move- rents,'and wait a-more favorable apportunity to wreak our vengeance." "As you think' best," replied Alfred, "' sll most cheerfully confide in your judgement. hut I do not think it prudent to remain Here all night. Daylight will discover our hiding place to them, and we shall be made prisoners, and probably meet a cruel fate." " I think not," replied Philip; "these fellows do not suspicion our being here, and by retiring some distance in the thicket, we can elude their obsenr ovation, as they will leave the cabin at the first dawn of the day." To this proposition Alfred readily conser ted; and our heroes retired some distance into the thic - et where they remained till morning. Daylight was just opening in 'the'east, when our heroes were awakened by the noise and bustle of the Indians in the cabin, preparing' to start 'on their work of destruction. "What infernal throats;" "exclaimed Alfred,' 'as a horrible yell broke in upon the -,morning air, as. the savages left the cabin to pursue their journey through the(.wilderness. Philip and his companion remained ir" their hiding place until they were certain the savages were out of hearing, when they retraced their steps to th-'cabin, which they once more.entered. "See here," said Alfred. as he 'picked p f the floor gold' finger ring. In a moment Pihilp recognized the ring. "By the sacreL ties of fraternal affection, and the blood of my murdered parentsa nd sister,'1*wif glut d viengestree on the .red dediiwho st le this picete ger fri the ah d f '4e. 6t''istet. 'Msa the red flzi ngs of h'9'4' Po EE tLY* " ': . ii page: 148-149[View Page 148-149] ar" wither 1isavag heart, and may tehe candIte ofhish lfbe. extinguished amid the most exquisite torments ! "fee.yondr" exclaimed Alfredr pointing in the directionwhither 'the savages had bent their steps,."see,there are two of'those 'same red devils making their w y back to the cabin !". "Let them come !" .cried Philip, "they shall' have a receipt in full for all demands against them." Onward came the two stalwart savages, little dreaming that they were rushing into the jawa of death. Nearer and still :nearer came the unsus- pecting Indian.. OCrak.! crack!. went two rifles at ,the sameinstant; and the two savages fell to rise no more. Philip and his companion rushed to the, spot where the fallen savages lay, but not un- ti- they had re-loaded their rifles,. One of them was jst breathing his last, while the other made several unsuccessful attempts to gain his feet.., '"hilip Seymour," exclaimed the bleeding and dying savage, "me kjow you-me .help kill your Father, mother and Ruffner-you kill, me-me----- Her~e a convulsive hudder, broke his utterance, and I a few moments he breathed his last. p4.4ip and his companion stood going for a mo- ment upon the fallen savages.IK was the first dyed of dea9 rhich Alfred had t'coommitted, and he 'eVi ntl isrugled with his feelings in justify- 0f1%a e cgied Philip, "wem st awa, it ma be that these&fellow's companioimayihave har 'the 4oaof ,our rifles, and make 'their way beal again." "' "But w'hat shall ,we' do with the dead,"asked Alfred? " et ts ke a.feastof them "- Ltpip the yogg hungdbleft the main.e talpgoppdite adireon, and stgpping. e0y PipitgeAl49 now, ane then in order' to ascertain if they were pursued. '' Alfred," said Philip; "'those two red skins were both concerned in the murder of our family. One of them, as you heard, confessed the deed.-T{'s one,.fell by the ball from your rifle. -The, ther one had not time to confess, .myaim wasItoo dead- 1y: Thank I;Ieaven,'they havershed ;the last drop of innocent blood on earth.Vengeande hasover- taken them in a moment least expected, ; ;They were, no doubt, returning to the cabin in search of this ring, as it is a :valuable one. But, the rea de- vil that gets this gem from me must first take my scalp." Our heroes were now. doubly armed, as they seized the rifles of the fallen Indians, and tarried them along. C ontinuing their journey they came to a singular spring of transparent water whieh formed a most'interesting natural pheIomenon. It was now mid day, and the sun was pouring its flood of light upon the surface of the water, which being refracted and reflected the various hues of the rainbow appeared upon the objects "at the bot- torn. Our young heroes gazed, with admitation and delightpon this natural well: Afteriatifying their curiosity iethey eon in- ued their journey,,until they cameto1as ing onh'e side of the hill. Onenteri 4 erture, they found to their'Mlittlte te a spacious cavern, presenting most gnifict appearance inside, as itabounded in beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. The inside of thi cavern presenotelJ sis f b e- ing inhabited by uIndians; as our herosfound sev- eralIndian trinkets lying scattedki& o . dour young hunters ti.tfered this cveiferdyu af a.ath- like. silence, and fearful 1lo6n2 "Philip,"' exclaimed 'Alfre S"hi~ ca n 'is the retreat ofa- '' 4 0 page: 150-151[View Page 150-151] PIT NEER ,4Wu1. 151 . . 1 onspy A .A "Whit polluted mortal' dare intrude upon the sanctity of this hallowed abode," interrogated a 'oen vice from the depths oft this, gloomy dun- gean, before the young man could finish his en-w teice. "'What spirit of man or devil, holds his gloomy tihone i iu these dark recesses," demanded the yonngman, on hearing himself acco ted by an in- visibleagent within? What the devil does , all this mean," enuired Philip; somewhat nervous y agitated surely -this cannot be the abode of departed spirits." Young ian," continued the mysterious.voice in a low apd sepuichural tone, "would you dese- crate 4his holy place, at the peril of all that's val- uable to you. Know you not that within this sa- reedt and: solemn enclosure, dwells "the (Geniof lfe andfdeath. "IHodgoblin, devil, saint or sinner, or whatever youImay be," interrogated Philip, "1 onjure you by allthesaintsof h calendar, to tell us where we are, whoyu are and what freak of nature placed .ou ere-" "The voice otfPhilip Seymour, the lag of the Seymour, faml,"'replied the voice, " know you youngian, four mission hither is one of blood-- you seek frevege forthe iood of your murdered rglato4 ypugg inan, Iwould have you e-, ~emrber that- one vnetri is mightier than thou hast said e ear iane,ad I'will tepay. "Nay, nay, ysteriousstranger," replied Philip, Swib ictof ny own vengeanpe, I call o@ ktp i: ohen strength han imy own, and ah of4 ,g ng ion with me ,here. But pray are yeu a dgd qgpeEying sipt, your voice is famil- iar, and yet cannint intil i. with any living." agi the voices "you kgew me once, and is it possible you woald soQ aen forget all my b'±t o tL in th re"Mr $m Y calm your feeltgyot r allo *Thiis caV&i vt$&but tWO miles t ijow called Erie county. It w*as well known to mnan f e a6iigines, but not known, to any .f the whites ave the two young heroes of our ale. It was discovered a few years ago from the circumtance of a dog pursuing a rabbit anaperture at its mouth me.. :You ask me to reveal eyself. to you, this I wilk dQonone condition'" '"name it," replied Philip " aid I will comiy." "1Rut will you swear by the Great Spirit that you will not reveal: my name or ,this locationYo any ane living, except.the young; man now with you, and to him only underthegsame abhgation" "We will both swear," replied Philip. " Then," said the voice, "in the. name f the Qreat Spirit, I invoke His;ARgels as witnesses' ' and. so saying, a tall and; elegantly, shaped [udian Chief mnadehis.appearan e, before th' eyes of the astonished hunters. , ."a: tain Ppe.!" ejaculated the bewildered Philip hename of God, Captain howoame you here's . "Young men you seem much agitated, and no little . astonished," replied the Captain. Compose your minds and I will reveal to you the history of my life since last we met. Yours I know up to the murder of your family." "But where is Lilly," as d youg hunter hurriedly. "Ah sir," and The old ini4 hun ;do;s head and wept- "Is any ill befallen her" j with breathless-antiety, "Her life is i thA bands H$ve it, but, where s ;. ;_Idisap- pear i~du1jry ' " ef a odtd are I I 151 page: 152-153[View Page 152-153] me to my innerechamber and I will give you all the particulars of Lilly's mysterious disappearance. Accordingly, the two yourrg hunters followed the old'Chief,rho led them through several 'ap- partments; until they came to one more 'ample than the rest, which';was the one, 'which the' old Chief rested, singe he had taken 'up his abode in the ..vern. Ahi ; the, old man had led our heroes into this aptrment, he ba de them be seated, and taking down some kjei 'and honey," requested them to pertakeaf his hospitality, after. Whibh he related to them all he knew 'concerning the disappearance of his daughter; and then concluded by giving then aninteresting tradition concerning this localig. This account will be given in the next. chapter. f :4'"; CHAPTER XXIII.' DISAPPEARENCE OF LILLY PIPE-THE' CHIEFTALN S sTOaY n HAPPY HUNTING GROUND., air Lill"'s''fame began to sound afar, And many a hero, to'woo- her love Unbent his rigid brow. Shie favored none; But frowned upon them all- They, vengeancevowed. "Young man,"said the old' Chieftainafterhe had shared his hospitality witi'his guests, "a" few days after you visited me at ny cabin, &mr mutual friend Johnathan Chapman asp paid' mi'a "vis it He highly complimented your father's family, par. ticularly your sister' Kate. '4ee nifested much anxiety concerning the safety }f61the fmily, add expressed'his determination to wa ylioig' any impending danger, ifin hispower. e pit the evening., with-us, duringiWhich ihattentio yeas particularly' directed t6 TLU iip ra .n risuc tion. -The next 'morninghe;.bia areWelld left for 'Mansfield, sitc hihtvhe $ard n6th'. ing from him. 'in a;' day or t' fiterward my daughter and ieft for Clelnd liere riV ed; an safety, and inka fewe ayss.'+ a a i ; Lilly disappeared,since whih no tdi0g fs'abas reached my ears 'coneergin'her 4;ecte m lqss sets.heavyy pon u D. iW 1ein tl s r rds of some unfe vi sii ag fud the. hand of some pxii ygung r0 .t enough, myy dealinga 9verenen'me, aueyes PIONEER Zr " 152 ' s ,{ z . ,. . t s r S I r . t I e . t page: 154-155[View Page 154-155] overflow with tears, There is one consolation left me, and' that is, I have commended her into the care of the Great Spirit, whom I know will protect her from a cruel fate." Philip, who, during the old Chief's pitiful lamen- tation, had sat a silent hearer, sprang to -his feet as the old man 'ceased speaking-his eyes were suffused with tears, but wiping them away, and commanding his feelings, he burst forth into a tor- rent of the most 'bitter aid bloody denunciations against all concerned in the affair. Then turning this e'ompanionn,.thus addressedrhim. } "Alfred in you' I hve the 'utist confidence- your integrity and courage are beyond reprehen- sion, and, now, with your assistance, and in the name of her who is death r t ie than fife itself, I will traverse this wilderness in search of that angel, and resp uher,; or fall in the attempt.". Phih ' interrupted hisicmpanion, "here's my l nd# Mdi ygin the adventure. The soulofi AlfeAd Brejley,:bugsnfor revenge, and feais no t the .ac ' onggh Y, 4egdPhliyp 'tis the voice of a hero, a withY c lesecimen of.bravery, and da rng uragewe cannot fail in our undertaing," Buyhi r o you gp" enquired the 6od ma d n , gnd-uncertainty."' "We w rvrr t wild fore4tjnall direc- tpRsaid " isit very 'ptt lea ent, ox- loe ery h1 y.and, shot; every auspi ious l9Qkipg4' e dlurkinginthe woks.". W We"a d n "Withisuch determi ntin iou cannot fail to be isuccess-" fu dp it e to onferupon you t f laatig d.ol inPipe" 'Th nk iu 'thank y nre sponded the young m'i; 'ryou blegig isduy apiid aiid evfe~lm~iore'hanii , the utinoste confidhee imte scediof 'ir adventure; bt re We 8tail K upon our expedition we would have you relteL us the traditionfary legend connected with tii44 markable locality. "There once was," commenced the chieftin, "an, e ceedingly beautiful young Indian maiden hoc died very, suddenly on the day sle was obegrg tried to a. handsome y ung warrior. Theyygg man was a brave and fearless hunter bt,4he nmT expected loss of his young mistress so deeply affept ted ,his mind that he could not cease to mour fI her night and day The young. man often vs- ited the sp9t- where his betrothed was burried, and she would set there larienting from, sunrm to su' set. His friends tried to console him, but to no purpose. War and hunting had lost their charms anl he threw aside his, war-club, bow and mrrows. He had often, heard the old people talking . 1f :a holier and, happier land, where the sun ge {er ; down, .anal wh eve no sorrow and gisappointippnt could enter. 'He had heard 1hem say ,hrwawv lovely path which led to this delight ' poun 'ytg which they called the. land of spirits, and drhem all the true and faithful had.gone. Tispath i young man wished to know,. as he had;tetermyned to follow it. and join his lost one inthe. Jand, of souls. Accordingly, after having rnadiep p - tions, he started upon .,his jo urney, t was, g, clear, beautiful summerso.ing',The ageen all. grep,,the fowersinfll. -looin, an4, thehirda were chanting theirmnerry songs ig he trees, of the forest. His course, as tradition, affirmgl, lay in a westerly direction., "For & while the country overwhich he tra v eled .presented no change. Forests, bills, ra1leys andsureams wore the same ap;ect as in Jhis, _aiye land. A length he.Icame tQ a gregg he~r art and dcly stormp wrecked the skiess Thg trge we iypped if heir .v rait died and withered away.' Sunshine and warmth T 155 164 flowuII LW!. page: 156-157[View Page 156-157] an.d peasant breezes were no longer felt. Being scnt clad, he beganto suffer with cold. Un der h1ifeetwere pilex of snow, and above his head- were s-en rolling turbulently across the heavens, the murkystorm clouds. Weary' and fatigued he lay dowhn to rest, after seeking a shelter from the stories. During his slumber he d'ramed., In a momentrh e was 'iii sight of the land of' spirits, where hi eyes] rested upon the object'of his search. Soon-she Was 'by his side. "Come," said she, '"I will shoesyou the red m, man's happy hunting ground." "The"young man followed her until they arrived at the margin of a clear running stream, abounding with all rnvinner of the most beatitiful fish. "This," said she, "is the river of life. Whoever drinks of this element can never die. But east your eyes 'to the other side " said 'she, pointing her finger in .that direction. " That is the red mani's. everlasting home." The young man cast his eyes in the direction pointed out, and' be- held "*hat head'never before -seen. A lovely aud ein unbounded -,forest lay 'before him, through which roamed countless hordes of deer buffalo anddother wild animals. Thousands and tens of thousands of the gayest plumed birds of all' kinds were ' nestling among the branches of the treesfiling the forest with the most delightful music. The forest was clothed in a mantle ofu n- fading green, while an endless vanety of the most beatifulnd fragrant flowers 'were interspersed over theewde "expnse,preienting a loveliness be- yond the powgrof description. "fHow I longto wander in that delightful land." said th&iyoung man. A,"replied the- maiden, "that wish cannot nowe gratified. 'None but the Sos of merand women neuter there. You cannot take your bodyoyour bow and arrows there. You must 14k h saie rad~ you Oaine here, and' dwhR the 'Master of life calls you, follow him, and hewill conduct you safely through, and give-.you another body, which will live forever." The young man awoke, and found himself' in this cavern. here he resolved to spend the remainder of his life, which was very short . .n a few ears he died-the Master of Life called .him hoyna to join the company of the young maiden, in te spir- it land." Philip and his companion listened with' much interest to the old man's legend, -and after pausing a moment, Philip replied "Venerable sir," your' tradition contains some features, peculiar applicable to the condition of my mind -at this time. Like that young warrior, I shall start in search of your missing daughter, and should I fail in finding her in some earthly wigwam, I hope to- 'find her nestled among the unfading beauties of the spirit land." "May the blessings of the 'Great Spirit rest, up- on your adventure," said the Captain, with much feeling. "And now .young men continuedhe, I conjure you to reveal this location to none'but thoee in whom you can repose the greatest confidence. This cavern is known to. but few. In, factiknow of none living at thi tine whooare in the habit ,of visiting 'this place. It was at one time th resi- dence of the Sciota Hermit, as he was ,afterwards named. Heieemained here for sone time, but.get- ting into difficulty, The particulasof whichloan- not now relate, he left, and wandering south crn.e to ancave* ear Chillicothe, whichhe "entered, and occupied for some years. "I is my intention," continued he, "to remain here, until I can hear somenews, from my daughter * This cavern is situated about elevet miles souti of Chillicothe, .@n the road to Portsmouth: At the ime the hermit 4m. HeiWittYcare the it was a perfect wilderness. He 'occupied this cave fourteen years, atid 'did at 'the of seventy years. 1~i LT. 157 PIONEER 1IF page: 158-159[View Page 158-159] ProaZnR LIFE. PIO1' E~ LIVE, t may be that this cavern may be of some use to ydutand rhapa I can render you soit service. Thereres realromiientwarchiefw, vhd are, at this-time, under the direction of theAmeinan Governmet, t6whom lisi't affair: These Chieff are well kiiown' to in, land 1%ingrmy friends, will lend m their aid in recover- inrf daughter. One more Inustrequest you and youd+companion to use auction and circumspec- tion in entering this cavern.'' ie mg men promised strict compliance, and after relating to the Chief their adventure with the Indians at the cabin of Gibbs and 'Buel, and showir im thelingerring lh they found in he abin,they eft the cave, and directed their ourse'togads that region, now known as Ottawa cunt y, 'where they arrived a few days after a CQ e eof skirmishes* had taiken, lace between paryar of 'i'dians and Amrican siliers. From this region they continued theiu jorrny through the wlldexThessuntil they came to thi Rks2of the M mee d on 'nmied u' 'the'ei !or soie distance, until they camtue to the foot of the Rapids. Thicpiaethy determined to in ke their,inter quarters" It w b collected that when the war broke nu- iner e were then residing about sixty rai i iat °t ' flapld9 thi cou t .yt was oi'iin a h I r i (Th a ' J iigneun ft'fggin core threat hria of arms inhe:var of 81, ain took place on the 2911 Of t sber Joshua IR Gidd'nm; then'a lad' of sixteen,'was present on peasignB. b aisbed amaicsntof these skirmishess in lthe Ladies Re- r i seaertes cuah ihnenntry 'previo s to this expedi- 'scN fou or five mk n cicorn fields downthe Agliz, and 'e re r fde as a1000 acres of corn aro .nd the town (the 'present' site 4of Previous to 1812' only two white nen, asfar as krnownresided i this reion. A C ndert on 4 hefir ftit oadr ny fnoto ety 9n the Ma1ct ee. Irh sftiled at- Fort Miami, i' 1800.' There however, some years -prior, a 'r :p resi m 'ng her e nauned.Man'E 'rtogany,Rthe Ohief adopted. him; in his thlbe under the name of 9aw en-de-bans, which means "yellow hair." aghs was deg e Mnard,'stated to our infornand,.that the er j l ' utrender1at Detroit,prsented itself by ths ap- j~J4~n PSR fptyT ms dIndiensp, Butfter this battle, and the tregiy ally the Indian's El Dorado, and previous to Wayne's campaign was densely inhabited by the red men. whieh followed, white emigrats commenced planting their cabins there, and at the period' bf which we write, there were about sixty cabins belonging to the whites. The surrender of tiull gave a fine opportunity for the Indians, to commit dep- r~dtios. ccordingly, immediately after' this surrender, a' party' of Bitish and Indians made their appearance at the Rapids, and,'wantonly plundered he settlers of all the property they came across, and then returned to Detroi in their canoes. There' were, however, three of this party who remained with, the intention of plundering the few scattered families in the wilderness. One of these was a young Delaware Chief, named Sac-a~manc. This was !the same notorious Chief whose name was a terror to many a pooh pioneer family. Like a stealthy tiger, he sought his prey in smbuscade. The dame ofSac-a-mane was well known among tse-pioneere1 on .OA4 ireek, KIn x county; where he distinguished himself in the scalping business. The cntion o t dean, therefore, at this Period, was indeed perilous. The country was desolated, and everywhere were seen scouting parties of Indians, 7i ' ;- .g'a r '. ,,. , ' ,, ys", . F j / r 4 k Y, $ x f "A 4 y} ^ D 9 1 'i + r f 4 .{ ! V 5 4 4 1 1 t {4 1 {J- f. '' ! i J S x l r 7C' 1 d ¢ .. r i . F t " ' ' " ' '^ /{ c "~ i . f { S r ' i ) . . {_ t T s K f ' 1 C . ,-A C , . s{ 4 ?' a ,4 i f K ~ ( , _F- f r f °. F t 'qt , {Sr t i"+ S t ';f)L i 'f' r i ix ,"4Y r.. ,r YV srr t tj'rt 1 i, it '. =t ,,d )#. r j i 1' l t" l i I i_ ! - + " 1 t fj i I .s ,. i Z J t J 1_!. 159 158 1 A page: 160-161[View Page 160-161] CHAPTER XXIV. ADVENTURE WITH INDIANS. "Again they moved with cautious troad, Through forest drear. their course they lcd." It was a beautiful morning, about the middle of October, when Philip Seymour and his companion left the Madme Rapids, for an excursion in the wilderneani- Their course lay mostly in a south- ern directgli{ Autumnal breezes where blowing among the..*crest trees, whose ylow leaves indica- ted the . roachof "stern old witer." Ta dbeuty in the vard year. In the vern¢^.,iislovelines 4nd enchantment-. the balm, b us and flowers sprint % jnriee n n1 the, heat drives us i e Eid hr i~ ies tr sooth- edb -the fields ar utreas- ures most delicious m, $i- n looked upoia 4 . * Ia ,;b-o $' 'teyear, with it comes y ofte withering of flowers, and the songs of the woodland minstrels are hushed amid the howling winds which sweep with desolating energy through the forest.* "Alfred," said Philip, afterthey had gone some distance, "our adventure is-Esomewhat e, tutm t cutin"perilous, and requires the utmost caution." "it may be responded Alfred, but our failure shallrot be the coiseqa4nee efan.ywant of our- age on my part. Believe be' sir When 'Iasufe you that Izow feel as'tiough We culdfight a iment of devils, and take by storm their smoky' citadel "Thunder :and Mars!" exelaimed Philip, so e what amuse- at the laconic'eexpression of his en- rade. "Wonder if you could'nt"-" "Indians by hokey," ejaculated Alfredbefore'his companion could finish his sentence, "see yonder are Indians," and ,inan instant each sprang behiid a tree'. "The areall ill looking dogs," said' Philip. T ey are 1N "Nay," said alfred, "they look more like-painted devils,'than dogs.' There's a considerable sprinkling of then, re plied Philip. "More than a baker's," dozen responded Alfred; "Curse. them,"' continued he, "how I.should like to make my report to that tall devil in front' "Keep cool Alf--keepcool," whispered Phili, "we'll track the infernal dogs totheir kennels. "What direction are they going,'sk; Alfred'_ " Nearly South," responded Phhilip, "keepilsdient till they have gone by,'and then."we.ahallfoow them at all ha ards' . ' In a few moments the Indians wer aut.of agt,; bat thinking it hest t rer anguietartihf hd gone a miie or two in dvance, ou hunteggessn ed in ambush somehatan horxlogr i they followed eautiouslyinzputaut bait m ont speegedo in overtaking them.. They' conhiudon lei, trail until the next day about non e 4ssad1- ly coming upon a newly cut road the dos) l signs of .the trail ' */ was wei4 known that about the dddie of 'June, 1s8s the reiu left Urbaunl passed, through the present contues of .pgafl , ufn - coc adWood's Mrq1~tga.'Tey a it rMt d erected Fits MV Arthyr and Findtay on ' r ge rp g4 M~ ' 3' ''Juw2J 0 page: 162-163[View Page 162-163] 18 OWES rcOE ~n Wha a rall this r " ae1imed Thilip on beholding is unookel for rod. "Rather 1ysterious"' said Alfred, " but no doubt it is the workof tthgse ifernal savages." -Not exactly," said Philip, "the red devils don't wg on the rpads'..,Too infernal. lazy for: that, besides Icannot himgine' of what benefit such -a -oad would be to then ' "Let.us followthe south end of'.this road," said, Alfred, "until wcome toits termination." 'Agred"8ai4hilip, and the young nienpur- sued their journey, until they struck the banks of a beautimA'tream of w ter ' on which stood a. small fo~r highi the. enred. Eere' they learned that the newly cut road, was the one over, which, th1194 saryyfr 'rbana. They related to the commander of the Fort their previous adven- tyr% *ed parties larly he circustsan e of seeing a body of:Tnlians;whose.,rail they Jiad followed 17n to theroa4 emThe om nder*as much surprised on hearing thaVa party of Idians were lurking in the woods, soraahiacquters In fact atifirst he feIdis- posedotocalli4nestion the information, but on bNlg°aared thattuch' wAas really the case, he" madeevesy preparation necessary for any emer- gQer hroesodk refugea.during the' night, a .d tC ttanornnngthoughintrcary 't the ear t t'tio ofthe o igei-.fthey again corn- mane441irorneyand eonn,4edunhutilthey cane ondt±eroiixaitiegrg~though which ran th beautifu1Kt an of"waer .he Auglaize. hssie uoeiw i ts primitive 'grandeur," said. Philipft $ companion. "How oloveto 'gaze upon such soul inspiriding magnificence. Here. W a aarin cebei 1sted 'b'hnmay'traveler . The, lo to" is mo't ,~rattd4d~sAa sivduhd .iri'h Itauriat foia~s . ince the' Po Ufo rE ad ,)a lok cabi'.five '_s er'e ted near thie' spot where our hunter first beheld this romantic locaithy The 1og cabin iRayet standing there' through this ravine for ages past, has roiled this ever restless flood of;waters, and iere, to daythis same flood heaves and swells and rshes onwardto mingle its waters with those of the great'laksino which they are poured." "Upon my word," said Alfred, much interested in Philip's desertation upon the se ne before him, "y o are something of a romancer. e.you 'seem perfectly enraptured, 4nd I was a going to say al- most "beside yourself." But I presume your hap- piness would be complete with Lilly at your-" But before he could finish his sentence the crack of a rifle from, some invisible agent on the opposite side of theravine-wasbourne to, their;ears; intan- tly the yo ungmen sprang behind a ledge of rqs, near the water's edge.. Here the.,were hid roni sight.; "The buggar missed his mark, that shot whis- pered Alfred, somewlh;{t agitated. "Perhaps not," replied Philip, " for.)dont think either you or I constituted that mark."' "KDo, you not suppose thygrascal sht at;us?" in- terrogated Alfred, in a little astonishment. 'T^ "I do not,'"said Philip;. "The report 'is 't9f dis- tant. --Let as remain here:awhile.' and perhap gThe fellow will make his appearance." The place~ where our youngjpioneers lay, was so situated as to prevent the approach 'of 'any iutru- der withoutt detection; as the shades of uight ere once more' gathering mover the forest, they ;de e- niined to make this their camping ground'u}ntil morning.' ,4' ': The sun had now" saxik~ do~ni ina gbldei giky, behind the distant hillwtopsg-while' a nfl" Orb d moon tee high',above fth eatern i o' dithed- ding its mellowlight upn the' liar ss they rolled murmuringly in their narro* channel. 'Twas a night scene upon 1the Auglaize. A host of glittering Stars sparkled in the heavens, blending U 162 X8N Li Tit II page: 164-165[View Page 164-165] their rays with the sot and mellow light of" the Asour yon heroes layii this secluded spot, meditating upon their situation of loneliness and t ilthir attention was arrested by the sound of footsteps over their heads. Hist!" said Alf-ed, as the sound became more andibile "Bythe ghost of Homer," whispered Philip,"i'll senthe firit'red' defil to the land of' dreis" that dares to darken the entrance to this cliff. 'Now AIf," continued he '"hold':ourself in readiness." In a few"moments the cause of their alarm was visible, fo befo re then stood a half naked youn savage, as they supposed, 'eyeing -the i with the lodka of a young tiger. ' a afmoinnrit Philip sprang to his feet and idaised his- rifle to shoot him down in h istracks. Click, went the trigger, but his wea- pon missed fire. Alfred; on deinghis companion's pece muss fire, broughthis rifle to his shoulder, butnot seeing the,- Indian attempting to 'defend himself, did not discharge' it at him. "Stand said Alfred, "and deliver up your arms, or you-'are a dead'dog." "Hold ! hold !P" cried Philip, "My God'f='Alf, hold off,' and springing to the 'side of the young .man, clasped him in his arms, teclaiminge;."'Its'Bunty Bily+-MyGod'Billy 'in the name of Heaven how cane you here?"6 In.agenIllent. °Bi1ly f recognized hbis friend r hut benig overcome with joy. at* suchen unexpected reetingphegcould 'not speak. - Tears started in Jis eyes, and with his arms folded around the neck of 'his frienO, he, she d" aloud It Was.thirst 4ime Bily hadeheda tear. since he had parteed with his frieidsinichland Co uiny. Alfred teopd ga ig upon te ewo ,w ithtstrog emotions ofheart. CHAPTER XXV. HISTORY OF 'BUNTY BILLY ADVENTURES-SINCE THE 'bEDER OF MARTIN RUFFNER-FIGHT WITH WOLVES-UNEXPECTEI) MEE'rING WITH INDIANS-THEY PROVE FRIENIOLY. ' *ey talked of days gone by, and many a scene Of pleasure in thei forest wild ; Aut most of all, their -meeting in a place so strange. William Buntly, or Bunty 'Billy as he:was gen- erally called by the early settlers on the .Black Fork,'has been introduced in a preceedingchapter. But since the murder of the Seymour family noth- ing had been heard of ,him. His disappearance from' the Black Fork was a matterpf cojecLge among the people. Philip had visited .ffner's cabin after- th e .burial of his. parents,. and'found it dreary and desolate... He had made.gqiry encerning. Billy, but no one had seen ;hip . It was, therefore supposed that he hade either been murderedior taken prisoner. ' Philip was no little astonished in eetinzg him aens inthe wilderness, so fa,,rom the hlnts of civilization. He was also constrained 'tod-t - it:is vision. But, contrary to his expectations, he foundthat th e supposedsan t er than the generus heartediRuntyBil, the i:o- ry of whom, since the death of "hiss n astr, ari Ruffnewill fi eubjectf tbs chapter. It w ill be recpl1ected that Billy t h d ira n' wo give the alarm concerning the party of Indians who Fi 'p 'p A. page: 166-167[View Page 166-167] 166 murdered the Seymour fuaily, the detail of which have already been given. After the Indians had committed the murder they determined to dispatch Billy also. With this intention they proceeded immediately to the cabin of Ruffner, hoping to find him there, but had not proceeded more than a mile when they met him in the woods with his rifle, on his way ,to the Sey- mour cabin., The Indians had recognized him first, and secreting themselves'waited the boy's approach. Coming up td them they sprang out of their hiding place and ordered him to halt. The sudden appearance of the savages alarmed him, and hasti- ly raising his rifle -to a level, fired upon thre one nearest him, but the ball" whistled harmlessly by the savage, who rushing upon him was about to smite him to' the ' earth. with. his tomahawk, when the strongg arm of another savage behind 'him, eauights rm and held it fast at the same 'time brotestng against the murder of the boy. he saages held a short council as' to what they Th ld do With hIm, rAnd after soie t wa rt8 Foe ,conversation, t Was, agreed that the should'not kill him,but that they would make a prisoner of him,and 'sell him to some Chief:- "4You must come along with us," demanded one PfTtKe 'Indians. "Well thir, said" 'Billy, thinth I cannot fight yer--I ean follow' fer "You brave boy," said his swarthy captor, " you" make goodwarrior." "'Thoo good' to naurther women' and 'old folkth, i'd iBilly. 'hiwith similar conversation, passed between Idians d the orphan by' Billy was alone in the w ord=-hoieless and friendless--his 'life wsa'pat the imercy ofbloody savages, yet his manl and inTiedent spirit, soared 'bove' cowardice. Bispe6a9roui nation would han~ danipened the + WE. in it nosas ra. -167 feelings of older persons, but Billy's heart though but a boy's, was Indian proof, and fearless of the consequences he spake as he felt. As the morning ,sun was roiling his chariot of light up the eastern sky, Billy' and his captors found themselves on the banks of 'the Clear Fork. Thay had halted, xear where the thriving little irlag aof Beliville inow stands; for the pur- pose of resting and refreshing themselves., From thence they proceeded to the banks of the Vernon river, or, as it is often called, "Owl Creek." 'Here Billy was transferred into the hands ofan old Chief who with some' of his tribe, were on their way' to the seat of war on the 1Maumee. The next morn- ing after their arrival on the waters of Owl Creek, Billy arid his new master took up their line of iharch. The old Chief was much pleased with'the boy, and gave special instructions to treat him kindly. Billy recognized his kindness and sought ever opportunity to gratify his new master. Towards evening they came to the bank of the Olentangy or Whetstone River, where they struck their tents, and encamped for tt g N-ext morning they again took up their a eand con- tinued their journey until they arrived at the banks of the Sandusky, now in CrawfordC ounty and following the ba nks of thisstream, finally came to the mouth of the river. Thieg n was, di ths time, thefavorite re i- deneeto the Inian, and herg Billy found hi- self in'the tidst ofsayage sdi h ses y' ch way! he would an ggh'bt pinte4 sgvagesp et h gage, During his residence amo te Indians i th i region, Billyhad a fine pppprt ui t ' 'be- tI .ae'inthis regiontbata adof~ Wyandtsoc tagng vd, caped the iju- 'tral kiation." The~y occupied two villages, which were einies of refuge, ~ ere tMeh soi' aetyna Var fil~ to indi Daurig bl ditru eun- charactr as*s nae'mkra~s aU wno*e oi the~ r"eshol "xiAa~ f1." page: 168-169[View Page 168-169] 168 PONEE~R LIFE# coming acquainted with their manners and customs. He was a prisoner, yets. he had all the privileges 9fhissQegnpanions. .In:their sporting exercise he made himself their superiors, which, on. several on- casions, he fered would prove dangerous to 'his 'ife. but Billy was determined, come life or death, to, become master of the sport.' Risheroism was always approved by his master, who would often pat him on the head, anad call him in broker}Eng- lish: "Fine boy-brate boy-good boy &c." Bily remained ;in tis region for several days, during which time he affected entire contentment. Oneday the Indians held 'a council, in which it was' proposed to form avscouting party, for thepurpose of pInler. Accordingly the time was appointed o which to..set out on their .,expedition. Billy, though contrary to-his solicitations, was left be- hind with the women and children and old mien.- It was on this occasion that he meditated his es- cape. The Indians 'left the village early one morning, and Billy ,the night following. The Scouting;party 'left for the Huron river, and Billy for Fortindlyof which he had heard the direc- tion, and had' been 'assured that it stood upon Blanchard's'fork of the Auglaize., .e evening Billy started upon his lonely and perilfrsjourney, was dark and rainy. The wilder"f ness was shrouded in gloom. Wild beasts and wild men surro'und4ed him; but thesewere no barrier in hitwayd He had been raised injthe 'woods, aiidt the yells and" owls of savages and wild' bets- His trusty rifle was upon his shoulder, his salping kife hung ahis side and.in 'his 'bosom he barredd a heart ii gnagious- -above fear and eowadi+e- Billy followed up 'the bank of the river till day- light, when, after securing a shelterthe determin- ed e remain n t till dark, fearing the Idiaans F ' t 'bJ p r uit of-. During this night he was attacked by a gang 'of "OWNSRJAPss ltr6 wolves, but, he managed to keep them at bay. In the' bourse of an hour or two after Ihe had' started fromhis shelter his eyes caught the, glimpse oft a light some distance ahead of him in the Woods. Moving cautiously towards it he discovered'it to be the caip fire of a small band of Indians" Ex amining the camp carefully he preceived that; the party consisted of three savages, either of Whom 'he could have laid dead in his seat,'-bat fighting them Was out of the~ question." Watching them for some moments he discovered' that they were in great glee, 'making merry over their super, after which they lay down to rest. Billy kept quiet for some time after the savages elay 'down, until he imagined they where asleep; when he again commenced his journey. After traveling as far up the river as he deemed necessary, he cros- sed the, stream and proceeded westward hoping to strike the banks of Blanchard's Fork, and then the Fort. Continuing his course till morning, he again sought shelter, and 'laid by till evening, when he again continued his course, as he supposed to- wards the Fort. But Billy had missed his course and instead of making Fort Fiddly, his place of des- tination, he arrived at the gorge or ravine *here he met 'his friend Philip Seymour. Billy's adventure since leaving "the Sandusky was attended with no danger other than that aris- ing from the attack of wolves. But with these he was familiar, and knew well their disposition and Smode of attack. The report of- the- ifle which Philip 'aid 'his companion had heard, wad produced by Billy, who had dischaiged it at on' of these creatures. The' animal had followed him, but Billy delayed his progress by giving hith the coin- teite of his rifle. "After' hilip Seymnr had recoVere4 from- the ~uise in6 'wich the uneipectd meting of Billy had thrown~ himn, the two friendes *itI Afred, i i d f page: 170-171[View Page 170-171] la nOLens IuM retired to 4fhe shelter under the bank, who entered into a conversation, in which each party revealedto the other his adventures.: Billy, said Philp after the former had given Vhe latter a history of: his adventure, "I am very glad to see you once more. I have oftenwon- dered what. had become of you since the murder, of our friends= on the Black Fork. Ihad come to the conaluion that the red devils had taken your scalp too."' "Thee here, Mr. Themour, thee here," said Bil- ly holding out his rifle, "do you think thir, that this shooting iron will 'perit any of theth cur-. thed rathkalth to inthult my dreaming thell in thacthea ridiculous, manner." ,illy,' replied Philip,"you' 'shooting iren' is lyuo means. a sure guard against such an act of .Indigncruelty. Many a brave and fearless hunter,has fallen a;acrifice tosavage cruelty,nt-. withstanding his means of defence." "tOth:their piAthurth," responded Billy, " they can't thcalp me 'fore I give them one dothe of melted.2lead anyhow.' "Some backbone in this fellow Alf," said Philip, addressing himself to his companion: "Billy's the real g4tand no mistake." "There's none," replied Alfred, "that I have seen. in.my travels, in whom cprbine such heroism and sagacity, considering his age. I am truly. proud ,f his courage; and shall hope to have ,hhim as our forest exmpanion, provided he woul be plea.sed to join =oexpedition." "That is just what will please him," said Philip. "Whaty sayouBilly." "Whell third, thinth yer have axed me a thivil queiipnI myth-anther yer," said Eilly. he Tact 41i 1' $ ii£ anythhi1 lkthoting i n - g Thebb tod eheir thkinth." "But, BiUy, you must be subject to our admnou IOE1tta JJ? ition?" said Philip, and not expose yourself and us incautiously." "I understand yer, thir," said Billy, "but muth thay yer admonithion ith of no uth in cath of an attack from ihnakth." At the mention of the word snakes, Philip's grav- ity was disturbed-he was, forced to give vent to a fit of laughter, as his mind wandered back to the battle of snakes on Clea Fork, and at the recol- lections of his horrible dream on that eventful night, he once more muttered a bitter curse on the snake family, after which he related to Alfred all the particulars concerning that adventure. Alfred was much amused. on hearing Phiiip's ac- count of this affair, and Billy would, every now and then, as an opportunity presented itself, look at Philip with one of his rougish smiles, and, ex- claim: "Cuth the tuna/lct." Several hours had thus passed away and the lit- tle party had enjoyed themselves with the most heartfelt happiness. Weary with conversation they lay down to rest with their rifles under their heads. Their sl ahnber was unbroken, and they did not awake till morning twilight was visible. As soon as our heroes had partaken of some re- freshments, they left their shelter and once more plunged into the forest and continued their course in a'southernly direction until they came in sight of an Indian village,* on the banks of a beautiful streamt of water. Near the village was a orchard of fruit trees! of about ten or fifteen years standing. These trees were laden with fruit. Upon inspection they found the principle inhabi- tants to be old men, women and children. *This village was called Wap-agh-ko-notta and was' the residence of the Shawnees afte- they were driven from. Piqua, by Gen. Clark. tiog river, so called by the Indians, from the circumstance of Mr. MeKee; the i ritish Ji diat agent, driving his swine along the stream as he was fleeing from the ircursions of Gen Logan in 1786. It is also called Ottawa river. -Supposed to have been planted by Johtiny Appleseed. 0 page: 172-173[View Page 172-173] "Whst next," said Alfred, as they care, to a halt a few hundred yards from the Villa ge,: "shall we' enter this village and rely uppn the mercy of the savages, or shall we retreat before we are discov- ered." "Thee; here Misther AIf," interrupted Billy, "Thee here, ther'th no going back with thith thild, untilI thee thum of the thquaw, if nothing elthe: "Come, come Billy," said Philip, you mus'nt be' go venturesome you'l get us into a bad fix by being. too heroic. It won't do, you must be obedient or we'll never live to see Tilly's face again. You' know, Billy if you were to get into a snap, I am. bound to help you out, therefore, you must not put our lives in danger by being so desperately reckless." "Hist," said Alfred, '"I hear the sound of foot- steps among the brush, I'm afraid we're caught this time." The young hunters, each sheltered himself be- hind a tree and' held' himself in readiness foi defence, but scarcely had they found shelter when the voice of a lone eanine sentinel,broke the stillness of'the night, with a good English accentuation of Bow, wow, wow,." "Thod blatht the dog," said Billy, and raising his rife to his shoulder, was about to give the an- ima a quietus, but Philip prevented him. "Get ouV-go home you infernal whelp," said Philip, 'as the animal' continued his howling. But the dog had never been trained in Noah Webster's school'of language, aid as the'Dutchman would' say he could "nix fort1ag," and therefore he howled 'With more vehemence. "What the deuce shall we do," asked Alfred, if we retreat the dog will pursue us, 'and bring out allthe warriors of the village on our track, and if wd 'stay here we shall be. surrounded and taken 1 " Well our dilemma is none of the pleasantest, and I am lost to know how to decide," said Philip. " But it is my opinion-" At this moment a combination of yells greeted their ears. The savages had heard the barking, which they knew to be an indication of danger. Instantly, they hastened to the, place, where they found our heroes. Upon discovery, Philip stepped from behind a tree, and advancing toward an old Chief, proffered him his han1, which the old man readily accepted. Alfred and Billy came next, each in 'turn shaking hands with the old man and his warriors. The old Chief invited them to the village, where they spent the evening and the next day in the most agreeable manner. Some of the inhabitants could speak the English language quite fluently. It was during their stay in this village that Phil- ip formed the acquaintance of several friendly Chiefs, one of whom will form the' subject of an interesting chapter in this narrative. After spending a day or two with these friendly Indians, our young heroes again commenced their adventure, shaping their course in the direct4pi of the Muskingui. They had learned from the old .Chief that a-party of Indians had passed near their village in that direction, and Philip and Al- fred determined'to follow them, We shall leave our; heroes in pursuit of the savages, awd give the reader a short sketch of' history, relating to :the village of Wa-pa-kon-et-ta as was made known by the leading Chief, Black Hof. . PIONEER LZUL 1 178 ,. ,;, ; : r- , page: 174-175[View Page 174-175] PoYER SLI: 7 CHAPTER XXVI. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF BLACK HOOF THE DISTINGUISFHED SHA-WA-NOES CHIEF. "And thus while seated on his couch of green, T1'he, old man talked of manya scene Of days gone by. Of many a legend old, And magic tale." Black Hoof, the old Indian Chief mentioned in the last chapter, belonged to the Sha-wan-oes tribe. He was a warrior of high rank and notoriety; and was born in Florida, a few years after which, with a portion of the tribe he removed' to Ohio and Pennsylvania. Black Hoof, with others of his tribe, .were present at Braddock's defeat, near Pittsburgh, in 1755. He was engaged in all the wars from that time until the treaty of Greenville in 1795. He was noted for his cunning, sagacity and experience; and united with these, was his fierce and desperate bravery. He was bold and daring almost to recklessness. Being the invete- rate' foe' to the white man, his vengence knew scarcely any limits; and' under his tomahawk and scalping knife, many a white man had met his eter- nal fate. Black Hoof maintained that no peace should be made, nor any negotiations entered into with the whites, except on condition ;that the lat- .ter should repass the mountains, and leave the M- sissippi valley to the sole occupancy of the'fnaf' tribes. These were his sentimnts, and he ewer , all the energies of his mind and body in carrying then out. Black Hoof was the orator of his tribe, and was well versed in the traditions of his people. But although he was a stern and uncompromising en- emy of the whites, and although, 'through a long series of forty years he had nerved his arm in a hundred bloody battles, yet he became at length convinced,,that the struggles of his race against the encroachment of the whites were in vain. A deep conviction of this truth rested upon his mind and he communicated his apprehensions to his tribe. The campaign of General Wayne completely over- threw all hopes of their success, and he abandon- ed the project forever. He signed the treaty of peace at Greenville,and continued a faithful friend to the whites ever afterward. He died at the ad- vanced age of 110 years, a short .time previous to the treaty of 1831.* In the war of 1812, Tecumseh and his brother, the prophet, paid him a visit for the purpose of enlisting him in their cause,but he per-emptorily refused them; and although he did not personally take an active part in the war, yet he exerted a salutary, influence in favor of the Americans. Such was Black Hoof, the distinguished Sha-wa- noes Chief. Philip and his companions were high- ly entertained and pleased with him; and although an untutored:savage, they found,;him nevertheless to be a most graceful and pleasing manet They had conversed with him, vith freeness and interest, and' he had revealed to them' a most thril- ling account of his adventures for forty years past. *This treaty was made with the senceas of Lewiston,-ald the,Sha-wa-noes ofWai-ko etotsby' James Gaianer;ad Col. n'Ilvaia. inriisioners appoin ted by the, Government. The terms offered to these Indians wer'e lib- eral, and theyconsentedto be removed beyond the Mississippi. aThen were removed to te Indian Territory on Kansas river in 133. 'Por Black Hoof, his remains are on our soil, while his tribA roam over the lands of the far West. tOol. Johnson describes this man as the most gracefuluIndian he had *vet "nian.as.,ossessing the most natural and happy faculty of communicating 176 page: 176-177[View Page 176-177] 18ZONBR LXIYE. Black Hoof was the particular friend of Captain Pipe, they had fought side by side against the whites up to the treaty of 1795. He had learned of the burningof Greentown, and the masacre of the whites on the Black Fork, and expressed a deep abhorance against the whole proceeding, but laid the blame of the whole affair upon Col. Greer and Kratzes.- He had been informed of hi. friend's (Capt. Pipe) removal to Cleveland, but knew noth- ing of the circumstance of his daughter's myste- rious disappearance. On being told of this affair, he seemed somewhat perplexed, and deeply affected. He applauded the galantr-y of Philip and his companions, and. promised them the protection of his tribe while in his dominions. Before dismissing the history of Black Hoof, we must notice one or two other traits in his character which in Indian life seem quite remarkable., It is well known that Indians practice Poligamy; and are generally in favor of sacrificing the lives of prisoners at the stake. These two enormities Black Hoof condemned. He hved 40 years with. one wife, and never put to death a single prisoner by fire. ie was not- present at the burning of Crawford, or perhaps that unfortunate man might have been spared the pains of such a horrible death. With these' considerations concerning the life and character of this remarkable man, we -are pre- paz'ed to fully appreciate hissterling integrity. Philip, and his companions left the old Chief much entertained, delighted;and refreshed, with the understanding that'they would return to the village on their way back from the Muskingum. CHAPTER XXVII. PHILP AND IIIS (OMPNTONS RESUME 'TEIIR JOURNEY----MEETINO WITH INDIANS IN- THE 'BLACK HAND NARROWS -'HEY MEET A 'COMPANY OF SCOUTS. The captive's hand hathlaid him low, He knew not'that his foes were near, * In death he sleeps, and life's warm glow Has fled his bleeding body there. Philip and his companions, after leaving the village of Wap-a-konet-ta, shaped their course to- wards the head waters of the Sciota, and proceed- ing down, its banks came to a white settlement, in which they found a commodious. Block House,* where they were hospitably entertained. They communicated to the settlers the object of their adventure in this region, and made enquiry as to the condition of the country through which they had to pass on' their way to Zanesville, It was a cold and wintry morning when our he- roes left the Block- House, and once .more plunged into the wild woods. Winter:was now set.in- dark clouds and dark days.--deep snows, chilling winds and biting frosts were now to be encounter- ed.. The prospectbefore them was, to use a mod- ern' phrase, "a little mixed." But the bold .,d fearless hearts of Philip 'and his-companions, cow- ered not before the approach of cold or danger. Their object Was one of humanity, andupon the success of their adventure depended thehappness This Block Rouse vas situated in what isrio* called Dee~dre CoItY. 9 176 page: 178-179[View Page 178-179] x.' of the fearless and generous hearted leader of that little band. They were enured to hardships, pri- vations and dangers. Each one was homeless and friendless, and dependent upon his own exertions for support and protection. Reader, place your- self, by imagination, in their condition--in the heart of a drery wilderness, exposed to the in- clemency of the weather-rain sleet, snow and cold; while wild beasts and savage foes roamed the woods in all directions. "Billy," said Philip, "['m afraid that camping out these cold nights will be. hurtful to your health., I am almost sorry I did not prevail upon you to remain in the block house till spring." "Thirtainly Mr. Themour, you'rmithtaken in yer man. Bifly Buntly'th not the thap to freethe ath long ath ther'th a earth thkinin the woodth with a thprinkling of wool on the outhide." "True, true, Billy, I didnt think of that. "Bear's wool is by no means scarce; and with such a, suit, old 'Boreas' may come blustering and howling among the' forest trees with breath as! cold as icicles." "And who the mithief ith old Mr.'Boreath ? never hearn tell of thuch an individthual in all my born dayth' athked Billy, somewhat at a loss to compre- hend the meaning of the word "Boreas." The apparent earnestness with which Billy ask- ed the question, completed with the comic ex- pression of his countenance, constrained Philip and" his' companion to indulge in a hearty laugh. Aware that Philip and Alfred were indulging a laugh at his expense, Billy 'collected his wits and cooly replied:. "Yeth, yeth, now I underthand yer--thod blatht yer-thith Boreath,-they thay ith death on thnaketh---they can't thand hith Iookth no how." "Bravo Billy," cried Alfred, "your a trump, by' gings; Phil, come, own up--iBilly's got you"' HONtt 1 R 'L11' L '1* '"uarters i3illy, quartrs," crid Phil' surrender But here he could coinpleghik htenfedlilsat- tention was arrested by a4,arty of three 'hdiuA, some 'distance in the advance cf"'hinig and y calling upon his comrades, hid hei effe e th ~- selves behind the'ttrnk of a fallentree.' In a few moments the' savage'lialt d,am - ing themselves upon a rising knoll; commehid satisfying their appetites with thel, urihon. From. the voracity With whichthey'detOtired their food, our he oes supposedd they hdu'tVed" ead fasted fon ome onsidereble length ofMme: "'how I should liketo give tha t y4kiig th evil' t re . leaden il' for thf "tharpening hih app etite, and aidim In i h- digethion," said filly, after efring himt fd a d- ment.' S"Ah, but Billy,' replica Philij' "he til1dt happen to accept'he dose, or i n 8tli&eyrd might fail in seding the preseri tion iitoh IS bread basket at sudlc distance, and iethatab ethe patient night asatime the offi e of srgeognd trouble you for the-useofyour &alp' 2 " W 41, thir," Ye le'tt illy, "if f athft dnf ou will dothe your man, I'll thwear by tile main tire moon that I'll thicken mine."' "Why bless your life: $illy," egli4 Philip, "yo« Wouldn't attempts a shot a so 'at - t ehen there is suAh stini hanc of ee im cas'off 'a failure. ' Why; Billy, it i;'uto hundred' and flft yards t' heide 'Thatr i "ean thoothim-I can thdot he theini . theIf at tw4the'thedithance only d edth o yu an4 toodoyo ph";, 't.t I"4t ae ous i' , 1]}' ly ,"tk.~ A" I page: 180-181[View Page 180-181] hrtany third, Mr, Pheymojr," knoth what I tha i "ly'rpied hilip, "I am proud of our cour- ag bnn raveryg, but I must protest against their ehtioi on this occasion. think it rather donbtful case to igterruyt these red devils before night. Were infor a contest with them cer- taii, but our attack must he under cover of dark- ness.". Ourleroes thus lay secreted for some time con- versing infr=low tone of voice, during which the savages seemed to enjoy themselves inthe highest degree. After finishing their meal they proceeded ontheir journey, followed by our heroes until they came to a romantic gorge, known to the early hun- ters by rt nameiof the "Black ind Marrows., e te Idias made. their camp for the night. Thesun had gone down behind a heavy bank of dar ouds, as our hunters arrived at these "Nar- s They.had traced the Indians into the de- nt ering to enter until they had reconnoi- tered, they did not pursue them. ,The Na rows were dark and gloomy, and the wilderness around them cheerless and forbidding. ,,e yougmen were in the midst of dangers, but these dangers had no terrors to disarm them of their courage. "Alfred," said chili "you and Billy remain here, whle 'make a small circuit to the top of the liffs. The reddevils are in this gorge, and will knimke their camp in the most secure position. In c.~sd4am attackedyou can cometomy distance. nt u tildiscovered you must remain quiet." I hi then proceeded ioiselessly and aitious- to le:p of the cliff, and haltingon lthe very verge, discovered a light beneath him, but- could discover no signs of the savages themselves. It was evident to Philip that the, camp fire vas under his feet, and. reflected the, light on the op- posite side. The side of the narrows on which he stood seemed considerably more elevated than the opposite side. Returning to his companions he bade them follow him to the opposite bank, where they discovered the three savages seated under the shelving of the rocks immediately under the cliff where Philiphadstood. A bright fire lighted up the gloomy gorge, and the unsuspecting sava- ges were making merry over their evening meal, little dreaming that the eyes of their white foes were upon them. Their camp was, as Philip .had expected, in the most inaccessible part of ,the gorge. They could not approach them at either end of the narrows without detection, but from their position on there lower, bank of the narrows, they had an uninterrupted view of the savages. "Now's our chance," said Philip. "Billy, single out your man, and make your aim sure." "Well, third " whisper'ed Billy, "I will thettle my account with that devilish ugly looking thavage. He juth lookth like the thame thap who took me prithoner on the Black Fork, and I want to thoot him becauth he juth lookth like him." "A very good reason Billy,"-said Philip, 4he shall be your man." Then turning to Alfred- he said: "Alf, you single out of that fellow on the left, and I will take' the other. One, two, three' said Philip in a whisper and' the report of three rifles rang out upon the night air of that deep and gloomy gorge, bringing almost instantaneous death to three unsuspecting savages within.' But in a few minutes after the sound of their rifles had died away in the distant forest, the sound of advancing footsteps were hear d sonme distaticedin heirherar. *Tlis is robably ne of the host phnuresque spots in Ohio. CiU1 of en - ormoi arookF iine thiesdes. 1uso ae ~ ~the .rooks hangover i ia e- i cu ar forni, ite u idesurface Mf'wktih I iha s"*hav nthea"* out M*n M*o i4 n M end.~ ht *4h~ blMA aqiW tii EB LIFE 181 I page: 182-183[View Page 182-183] 182 14f'L* .xdf ooddi n a! a loai m I h l wi ,er P re sued bydidis -eeach onedf jYoufy-to:a tree and r~edoda $speed i1y as ppsible. t K'4dra:come,'?M aid Billy, "'hey shall have a Warkw Decepthund'" fAcardingly each huriter sprang behind the near- .esbitre and inatoment;or two was ready for ac- tion: v The report.of their rifles had died away, and a ddeprsilence settled around them., Eachlisteed eag r1y to hearth sound of the footsteps,, which had alarmed, them, ,biatb all was silent, as the grave. X'Twas a darkand dreary night. The heavens where overcast with, clouds and the pattering rain had commenced falling. A co l November Mwd wasstirring .the.tree tops with alow. mur- ma~ing dound while each drop of rain as it fell to Aheearth contributed its mite iwawihemusic of "on- fusede sounds of falling.waters and moaning winds." Oinrharoes remained in, this position,: so.mefif- Amten bor twenty min utes without hearing on sin- gle sound, save that ;of the pattering.rain; Fnd jf"s. ? kPiiip was abpu it to call{his- egprn ions to followbhim down the Cliff,isto the urwoys where the dead aq vages-were lying, the sou nde of human .ypjwprJrne t4 his ears. 1 "What could.tha t 'epQrt of ,fire.nm nan?" ,me 46 yce in,gopd glish,opnepr or fqurqgein the rer of where our heoes tood. "Who comes'here," shouted tiilip as the sond r'gl the p ' "Who areyougn whIs yggripauneg yerpg", 2 J ai replied3Philip, n t theihead of a paatytpo1 set, in search of anarading baids of ETidi e W M ryixigreIamushand if you w.yf between ,dore a t 18$ Accordingly the two commanders met each oth- er under the cover of his own men. .In a few mo- ments more, and the two parties were together, and descending the cliff entered the narrows, halt- ing at the campfire of. the . savages, whom they found already dead. "Poor fellows," said Alfred, "they have eat their last supper, and sung their last song." "Not tho poor Mr..Alf, ath you thuppose," said Billy, "thee thith fellow that I thettled with ith in good marketable order. Thoundth, Mr. The- mour, thith ith the thame thkamp that took me prithoner. Thiod blath me if itaint. I knoth-him by that thcar on the thide of hith nothe.. The two parties took refuge in the nairoys till morning when they parted, the one retreing their steps to -Zanesville, the other, (Philip and his cop.- panions) towards the Lake, first visiting tiivilla of Wapaknonetta, for the purpose of otaiwg another converse ionwith Black Hoof. $ p their arrival they found that the old Chief,witih a sm party of hi warriors .J dxleft the vilag l -o visit Capt. Pipe at his subtern ii residence i i Erie County, of whigh Phi1ip lh ingc'meip on his previous visit. IBack Hoot hade ft itiuc. tios withhiapeop e to entertain bly, in caseihey sh r eturn 4i a sec. ¢ L " y r ("t,,; , - " Z1 . J. it 1 r{ . 1;j f {) 4. 4 'L -t t x # S F ts t Fy n '' 1'' Y, ' - , 4 ss si Q ; " r ' if4 1 s4t4 '2.+ e' .4 } ' n s S r kt' , r x t r 'a' 'i _ ' .4 page: 184-185[View Page 184-185] 4i 1'' CHAPTER XXVIII. A BRIEF KSKETCO OF THE MURDERED INDIANS-HEROIC ALEXANDER( M CONNEL. ACT OF The party of Indians mentioned in our last chap- ter, had been taken prisoners near New Philadl- phia in Tuscarawas' County; and conveyed to Sen- eca through 'Zanesville, which was, at this time, a thrivingblittle village. 'Here the Indians ,were lodged in prison over night; during 'Which time some of the settlers paid them a visit. The In- diansould, to some extent, understand and speak he glish language. At first when they were taken, they appeared alen andrefused 10 enter into conversation; but raduallythey became more cheerful and communi- cative. diIg assures that they would be treated kindly, and that no one should harm them, they gave a fall statement of their lives. It appeas' from this statement that they belong- ed to'he Delaware tribe, and that one of them was oneof the five that attacked 'the Seymour cab- in 'This one called himself John Buckskin, and stated that after the whites had burned their villageon the Black Fork, he vowed vengence on every white man who came into his power; that hbhad formedthe plot to murder the Seymour familynd plunder them of their money;; that he was also in thwbattle at the Copus cabin, where he 4 Was WQ nded in jthe arm with a bullet.,:e also stated'that his own arm had slain the ', ack Fork Dutchman,' (meaning.Ruffner,)whiom. he, rep reseu tr ed as, one of the most powerful men he had eyer con tended with. This with .some other facts, cozw netted with the depredations on the Black Fork settlement, already known to the. reader, weie made known to the settlers of Zanesville, by this Indian. On being asked whether he did not think, he did wrong in murdering the innocent, people the'ife, he .replied in the negative. He further sta- ted that under similar circumstances he, would do so again,' He -then askedd for some tobacco:whichz being given him, he divided it with his'companions, and lighting their pipes they sat down, and engag- ed in smoking and conversing in his own language. The next morning after their imprisonniet in Zanesville, a crowd of spectators gathered around the window on the outside. One.of these asked them if they, could :sing. They replied'in theaf- firmative, pnd being requested, to do so, one of the Indians commenced an Indian songto which he put a chrisian- air. On being asked where he learned that tune, he replied from Jesus Christ at Gnadenhutten. He was asked to sing again, but' he red fused,stating that white people did not like Indians. " Yes," replied one of the bystanders" we do " You lie,'"replied the Indian. "No I don't," said, st,4 pectator. "Well, then," said 'the Indian "if you like mie give me one-fappennyhit." r" The spectator refused , '" I knew you lied," responded ItheIndian, Thisenraged the white man and he resolves ;t wreak his vengence upon the avages Accor7 ingly he secured 4he serygces of t~ young y, and econpanied. te soffeen Gen~ Ah. ie a bieutenant seigngfo'& thegUgted &atesakr page: 186-187[View Page 186-187] .fik t6Senea O their jurney t gen ca, vhich was them risoiihad qaater thiy . staidalli iigdht in;Newaykhere the offamed saldier . dhued' ~nsoe poisonrforkthe purpose of poisoriig the; Indiais. The physician from whom the poi- so as btaied made thesame' known to the Lieutenant, buteoncealed the name of the 'pur- chaser. The officer thentook the more cautioti'to protect the lives of the Indians until they arrived at Seneca, where they were discharged some time' afterwardsa' After their discharge they made their way back towards 'Goshen, followedwby the'iinsulted whit: man and his companions who deserted the Forbe'onthetwext' dayafter the discharge of the InTinsand e in pursiiof them when they me, Bh4ip Seyrnoeu and his party at the naI*oiwQs;S and o e iwii the bodieslof the Indiaiis they tMeingiized them as 4ke same party whjick they had guardedito -eneca.. 'Whileon a visit in the- south-easterr 'part of InoxCouhty the writer reciv4dothe 'facts -co h tndd in the conversation pfThe fTdians in Zanes- -vi li fro ' aMu'elderly gentnemenwho was .one of thle tspeatator&l at the 'prisoih window. In corrob eratiba 6fqthe testiionyiof this gentleman respe. tig these idians, is' thatof another whose 'na n iastt Aiven h wlio comn.ui ,ted a+mo e=e tde detalof eircumstance coi nneed hi this expe- dition to the autho 1 of the :iOhioh 9olleptions," part of which, 'referringt:the epttr e off ee Indians, ret he. present to.the readerJ t' "Shortly after Hulls suvrenhder'three Tdians said to be' unfriendly had arrived at Goshen. $ ne time' befretea±ri94d,%eeral por ons were mur- daTrd Orithie MdhiaiilleaP Mdn eld. Th ekhow- 1 de f thisrcunstanee created nuadasrn, aid a . in de idlle At 'f-Cing 'of c~aiyalry;ullder 4as Were traoe4 to a sM, 1 iqasnd near Goh NWConnel plunged his horse . the 'river and crossed it, at the same time ordering his men to follow,.but none chose to obey him. He dismoun- ted, hitched his horse, and with a pistol in each hand, commenced searching. for. then. He: had gone but a few steps into the interior of the Island, when he discovered one of them with his rifle lying at full length behind a log. He presented his pistol-=The Indian- jumped to his feet-but M'Connel disarmed him..vi alsa found the others, seized their arms, and drove. them before him and marched,them to the New Philadelphia jail." The murders committedon the Mohican had ar- oused the vengeance of the settlers, aid as soon as they heard that three of the supposed murderers were lodged in the jail at Philadelphia, a company of about 40 men organizednear Wooster; marched' there for the' purpose' of dispatching them without trial, but' was prevented by the courage of some two or three citizens..' '1 4' !4 4.Y r i 1 1 44 r '4i ' °"' A' ' i ? 'j 1, . . - 1 " r t t i ; ,'',' ,i i L { page: 188-189[View Page 188-189] 1$p, r t - rt,\ 'r 8, .. 1 CHAPTER XXIX. 4 A. BLACK HOOFsVISIT TO cAPr 'IPE-A JO*41UL0 MEE N --I3iA - VER, THE YQtJN :DElAW REE WSEIORE" VOLUNTEERS 3I8 SERVICES IN THE RECOVERY OR ILLA PIPE- Bi- ' GRAPHICAL ABETCH OF BRAVER. An aged Chiaftain fm. hisi rllage strayed '. A friend y yisit to his frie d he paid= Tjo talk ,ot~ her arou .d whose being. dung ; Deep my stery. None, kew front Whence she sp rung,, $n'. him-whomi she called father dear, d him ho paid the visit m his cave so drear.Y As already stated in thepreceding chater, Philip had informed Black Hoof' of the abduction of Captain Pipe's daughter, and also of his present resdenee. He had given him this information, with the ,ull assurance of meeting with the Cap- in approval, as he heard him express his determination of hiding' council with Black * Hoof if in his The next day fa per Phil 'had left the village of Wa-pa-kon-etta =la k 1o~fwcalled around him several of his mostat ie Addaring young war- riors, and commun-t h his intention of starting out on an ysi o visit his friend; and after makingations as necessary for the adventure, h sat out up on his journey, arri- ving at the grotto the next day, a little after night- fall. Before entering the cavgrn, he gave ord.ra to his men to reconnoiter thecounty around, in rder to asertati Tahere were any 5pi0 in the r " , R y r r 1, . ' t 'f 1 ,7. ' ,. _ ,} -- ., _:yt _ , ., j .. + ' i ' F x . } Ci . - i . ' i ., a ,i t Ci woodsJa nd on being s red that the " ea.tpug cea," heandhis little party entered. the ce, wlieh had been well known to hifobmany ye r . He found,:to his no small astonishmin an di poiutient, that the cave waunocpi-aptai Pipewa gone. No soud ws.heard to break te deep and gloomy silquc within its. sombre walls. ge called loud, but wis onlyanwered by the echo of his own voice. This i sjange sid he; there is a mystery cnncted with this affair. We have been deceisedby the white warrior, and I tBut before: he, had niched his sentence the noise of advancin footsteps were heard at the mouhof the cavern,and theWnextomoment.two udiwmschiefs entered the cave, where they were hailed by Blackioof and hisoCompanyr Thereader has, no doubt anticipated oneof those to be Capt. Pipe.- The Captain had takeit intQ his head to -visit Fort seneca, military pot built n thelate warwhich stood a few miles north of the present sit of Tiffin. Pipe's:object in visiting this stekade wa ,to. secure the.iid of so a young andtactive hdianwarriors, friendly to the 4peri- cancauseto asist him and young $eymourin, re- ceearig his tdaughten; and, bwhiheealyng DelAware warrior, namedea introyg to him by Qen. IHrrison I . p9's. intimate friend Pipe soon made known torBeaver the object of hi visit, and the young Qhie freely volun- teered hieervices to. the;old Chieftain, a insa fewdays aferward ccoinpanied him to his re i de ce i the nave, where t found the n gd Black oof and, i b fds Ouencring the cay, ipe asat first little u praised onseeing it in the posssionoa band of ndian het wasmuch played ., io1.f g oneof them t be his triedand- cher ohg fe lag.k H, bgrwQfried gre eted h b4.2r PP page: 190-191[View Page 190-191] flVUZI ZXIR wih t4a w#rndtand edi~penuliar to' he "YI diA character and after they had thus passed trhfgh:their c customary sahutations the two old warrors entered'into a 'conversation 'respecting 'The nifssilidadian Jmaiden.. Black Hoof ratedd hisifriend fti&,adventure of Philip up to' the ti ie Hof hisft visit tohis village, while the Capt- nam made known to bi all the particulats'of his hi story upd 'ote present timte. When tkey had finished heir conversation the two old meninleft"the paityand etired'somedis- tance into the woods, and after carefully examining t-e forest around them and'finding that no human eyes wireUpon them, they sat down upon fallen tree, vere'heyentered into a private converation. fterCnering for some time, thetwoChiefs ex- cavated the:rth' near theroot' oft a huge bak'in which heyi depoited 'a malI tin,' box and after filling in the earth' and covering the. spot with 'Iaves, they returned to the cave. Afterre- xnaining 'with the _Captain 'over night,' Black Hoof 'adhis warriorsreturined totheirvillge. attain' Pipe randycung Beaver were, now' alone in'A e cave, eoi cocting imeasures for finding " ut the destigatio",of, Lilly. "As this young" Chief is to-act a prolkinent 'part in a subsequent'oh pter, ' hall take the' iertyof introducing a'noteef Thclsafa&ter to the 'eaderrin connectio'"with this Delawarevun eaera eaare wrior, in per- 45n,-ha was' hana= m,' andi 'prepossessin.' is full * j ky g'sh ad' r ing In'rstature he was' about fve feetttYinches, rbust aidithle- i 'i countenancieated-abold yet ,gee r- het. Wsth pie ofhinationesteem- " ed s eid nd honored 'by all who knewhim. 's: l Vrose a d eeeit &nd trekhery;=nd, for ' a daring'in the hodurof.dangep his * "hai i. th%'hlrofdist~s~ au his intdy 9O to *ny oondence 'eposed in 'him he had no upo iors. -Resides'this, yoinmg.Beaver was in modern parlane 'the lion of his tribe, andany a dark eyedmiaiden turned her' eyes towards hisperson. In sh 4'the qualities of both his heart and head 'were oa 'more than ordinary -excellence; for nature had bestowed u4pon him lineaments of gradefulnes and Indian beauty. His motions were those of harmony, and his actions ',unrestrained 4and- easy. Such is but a meager desciiption of the' 'admirable qualities of thiseyoung warrior. It may not he out of place hereto relate an iuci- dent in the lifer of B eav r'which should be known and read by all coming generations-,as a memorial of hisunimpeachable integrity and gotdsfeeling towards his friends. During the war of 1812, the friendly Indian ; particularly 'the Delawa es, Sha-wa-noes andSe cas,, were'"invited to join the American'cause; and quite a number, belonging to. these tribes accepted the offer; amongthis number was' Beaver, whogas 'we have said, was introdue d- to Captain Pipe at Seneca. ' youngg Beaver's father and General iar- 'rison had been upon terms of unbrokeafriendship. The father had been put to' death, like many oth- ers for practicing' sorcery, and the son then ten years'of:age, fell underthe ?proteetibn. of.arIson. For thiskindness the on entertained the nost' - alte'drespect towarahis ldenefactor. Among the'numbiers who alsoenlisted updarAthe American flag eas a awretch,' who had.insinuated himself amongthemn ith hefltention of assas4- nathg etheGenerdi..This fallow'a dame w s Blue *Jacketgant belonged togthe Shawenee tribe. ie. awas' otthennted B1e 'JaoksgjhowiyerrW ign- ed the.treatyof peace gt D e-entiiea- a'1he idsonal appearano rnd'digpesitio6 offl4e 'Jackret *ees repulsivead disgusti~gs' those of B9aewe 'e ataetiv~ aid pleaigtiekd page: 192-193[View Page 192-193] bmerlyresided inWa-pak netta, which he had 'left Tfor some considerable time, returaing few daysabfore the Warriorsset out-for theSatof tar. Hetold the Chiefs that he had been outhan, ting along tihe waters'of the Wabash, and that le wished tojoin the army about to start for Seneca. Not doubting his honesty of-intention, his name was eeioiled among the number of warriors. Up- on their arkivalat MeArthur's Block House (which was"'a fortif e-ation built in the late war on the Scio- ta river, on Hull's .road, in HardinCounty)they halted and' encamped. for the purpose o'f receiving provisions from.the Deputy Indian Agent, Col." lMoPherson, whoresided there. Blue Jackethad made a doifident of a young warrior, who also was warmly attached' to Beaver. This_ arrior vas of:the same tribe to which .Blue Ja ket belonged. Calling hiur aside, he communi- cated to his friend his intention to .murder General Ikrrison'on his arrival at Fort Seneca,. and' re- que ted him to assist him. His Afriend refused, and endeavoredIto dissuade him from so base an .,act. But Blue Jhteket declared'that he would assassin.te the 'Generalifhe knew' that afterwards he would be "Out'pto pieces not bigger than his thumb naild " ' apply for General Harrison, the confident off Blue Jacket was also a tried friend of Beaver's, There are no peopleon earth more faithful in keeping seretseethan the xIdians,' hut each warrior h adfriendtb whom he w ll reveal all his-secrets. BlueJacket's confident sought his friend Beaver, 'and oommunicatedrt he 'iiitentions ofhi friedto him, at the same time enjoiningseercyupopn im. This intelligencelaced Beaver in an enbarrs- sing situation; 'foe shbuld'he disclosew hatahe had hed;heould' b~tay his friend, which'wa :too repagnantatl is feelings 'to be end d an he deterkiia 'he would notfviolate-kis word.~ O th. otber hanid he coi1d nt endure the thoughts of seeing his 'father'slfriend, ad :his :own patn, basely ,murdered whenin hi* pWerto preventt it. Bthow t6 apprise him of-his danger wilhouit sac- rifleing his Wrd he' could not tell. For thenf rst time'in his life Beaver'was placed in a seem nly inextricable dilemma'. For some time- he satin Ai- lent meditation; -he conned the matter over and over in his mind. While 'he thus'sat in hesitation, ,the notorious assassin came into the Deleware camp. The eyes of Beaver fell upon him, as he came, staggering with intoxication, and breathing vengeance upon Col.\hMcPherson, who had just turned him out of his house for disorderly conduct. The sight of the traitor roused the indignation of Beaver, and arising from his seat he advanced to- wards him.. His keen black eye was full of fire- his bosom heaved with wild emotions, and with,.a .firm and unfaltering v ice 'he thus addressed him: "You must be a great warrior-you will not on- ly kill the white man for treating you as you de- serve, but you 'will also murder our fagjher, the American Chiefan bring iee d mischief upon us allsbuth, halld i ei l serve you ad oguda ma "o'ndod yg he rais- ed his' hptcet, 'andith eurion b he laid the culprit dead a feett' Thatrninentesome of his tribe Apresent,rhidd "There, take him to the camp of his tribe, and tell them who it was that did the deed." The Sha-wa-noes applauded the conduct of Bea- ver, and rejoiced at their happy escape from the ignominy into which the murder of the General would have thrown them. On their arrival at Seneca, the principle war Chief of the Sha-wa-noes, requested permission to sleep at the door of the General's Marquee, which he did until 'the embarkation of -the troops. This was done to prove his fidelity to the American ane. page: 194-195[View Page 194-195] 41 tg greg4 tvag whic was he1hi Ot eg vi1 in 185, IenaerCass, one qf tie ConnissionY ers related th wh alg of the transactiogto the as. seiabledd.chiefs andafter thanking .eaver, in the nameQf the United States, for having saved the life of their general, he caused a handsome presr ent (out of the goods which were sent for the pur- pose of the treaty) to be made him. CHAPTER XXX. PHILIP AND HIS COMPANIONS ARE INTROI)UOED TO BLtUt JAORET4 BLUE JACKET PROPOSES TO GIVE '-T##M AN EBIBr ON OF INDIAN SPORTS-THEY RECEIVE AN INVITA4 ON TO PLOY A GAME OF "FOOT BALL-BILLY AEOOPTED TH1 INVTATION-AN EXCITING GAME--1ttI1 WINS THE PRIZE--Hi5 DISPOSAL OF . "On grassy banks, the men and maidens played, Young warriors there, they gallantri displayed; The voice of joy and mirth rose high im apr, As 'men and maidens on the gras lay there." As already stated, Phill O'his x ii at _ village of Wapko t4 a number of his youngarenh4efto resi- dtence of C is Pixe: Te to pnuadelhito remai" th"i Chief returned:. Bw eni dfThll jiever prevailed uponhito1 reifia dne& n He celebrated Blue Jacket, r oMo e Shawanoes in the battle of784,had jYt r d to the village the morrBicg t a left foripfcavern. e, too,a rowd but he seen e.full of life 'and vigor. Philip and his comrades were 19rod c q and Phiip mae know his e roes an exhibition of some Indian sports. A purs P , 4 ' t s page: 196-197[View Page 196-197] PIONEER LIFE: of valuables was soon gathered up, and all the vil- lagers were ready for the game. The village was situated in a beautiful location and the country around was truly delightful. They were soon upon the lawn, and separated into tw~o parties, one consisting of the women, and the men. Our heroes were requested to perticipate in the sport, but they politely declined, with the exceP' tion. of Billy, who was anxious to engage in the game, which was to be a game of 'foot ball." The Indian boys were much rejoiced in, having Billy for their companion in the game, and. Billy was determined on distinguishing himself as a mas- ter 1andat the:sport. At thismga e the men were to play against the- women,and the'rules by which they were to be governed;were as follows: The men were not to touch the bal withstheirshands, on pen alty of loos- ing the game; but the women were allowed to pick it up, run withit, and throw it as far as they could; but in so doing the men were permitted to catch the-women shakethem, and, even throw them downh order'to extricate the ball 'from them; but tI to touch it only with their feet. At t oost et remityof'the play ground, Staes were driven in the earth, and when the ball wa beyond either of these stakes the game wa oed hen all were ready the Chief too h position between the two parties, and throwing the ball into the air, retired and the con- test eo nni d Billy plunged into the midst th de agity of a cat; although somewhat *u M ,rhe was remarkably nimble- The'Indians were'evidently much pleased with h i ole 'rty, d sought every opportunity to ex- ~es ii4pirobiedn of his heroism. The con- test waged warmly,,and men and women were seen 4t;i3ig -ups upon the lawns It was aus- i~ o'~ hedoek te ba e the rough ad d 196 r r ' PIONEER LIFE. tumbling of the contending parties. -Thecontest lasted for more than an hour, which swed that the parties were well matched. At one period of the game, the ball was caught bya young .Indian squaw; Billy was close behind her side; she at- tempted to run, he followed and immediately she was in his arms. A scuffle ensuedwhich lasted for a few moments. The young squaw. vas hiseqital in strength, and Billy found his-match. At length she succeeded in prostrating her antagonist. T1ie women sent up a shout of triumph. Quick as lightning Billy was again up 9n his feet, and, bing .chagrined at -hearing his female antagonistso highly applauded, and knowing that Philp aud Alfred would.never cease tormentinghirm over his defeat, he again commenced the strugglesummon- ing all his strength, he made one deperateefQrt, and the young squaw lay sprawling upon gtl e grpund. Her fall was somewhat hrd, nd a, relied the ground she dropped .the ball, whereupon1' iBilly gave it a kick with his foot, sending it some;dis- tance in advance of him. In amomentit as in the hands of a herculean' squaw,rho on recti4g it commenced running towards the.stake followed by Billy and his antagonist with several o s. Billy succeeded in ovrtL ing Eer and .a. g a hold of her garment,h eld on.being 4iaggpd e distance by her with the force of a locomotive. Billy finding that -she was nearing the stake, caught her by the ankle, and she fell just as a party of males and females advanced upon them. In falling she dropped the ball, and the next instant a kick from Billy's foot sent it whirling with the rapidity of a bullet past the stake. The victory was won, and the infant backwoods- man, Bunty-Billy was the victor. A shout of ex- ultation rent the air, and old and young crowded around the young man. Every one was anxious to take him by the hand. The eyes of the Indians A97 page: 198-199[View Page 198-199] PIONEER LIFE. were rivitea upon him; ashe stood there, the en- viga hero of the game.. The young squaw with whom he had the severest struggle, had slyly crept by hiside, and extending her handsome Indian countenance, thus addressed him: "You brave boy-make good warrior-great Chief--fine man for good squaw--much happy have you stay here." "Thood Jike to do. tho, Mitheth Inthun," said Billy, "but pon my thoul, I cant thith time. I muth help my friend Mr. Themour to hunt hith thquaw." As soon as the game had closed, the Chief who bad held the prize, commanded the parties to be seated, after which he presented the prize to Billy who tipon receiving it, bowed as. gracefully as he 'knew how, at the same time thanking the Chief for the valuables. "Ith thith mine?" said Billy.'. "Yei sir." said the Chief emphatically. "el then," said Billy, "I can dithpothe of it ath I pleathe:" The Chief answered in the affirmative. Where-. upon Billy apportioned the prize to the "Ladieth," (giving tlie young squaw.the entire half, and an equal 4ka re to 4he rest. The disposition was highly ap- piaud dby the men, who on beholding Billy's gen- rsity seitup an other shout of acclamation. CHAPTER XXXL PHILIP AND HIS COMPANIONS ARRIVE AT THE CAVE OF CAPTAIN PIPE-NO NEWS OF LILLY-PHILIP DISAPPOINTED-ALFRED ENCOURAGES HIM-PHILIP RELATES THE ADV 1NTURE WITHI THE INDIANS IN THE NARROWS-PHILIP'8. DREAM--BEAVER INTRODUCED TO PHILIP. "With heart felt grief, the Chiefiain Satwithin his cave. No tidings cane Of her, for whom he wept, and sighed." The morning after the game of football, mention- ed in our-last chapter, our trio-of young backswood- men left the village and continued their journey towards the cave of Captain Pipe, where they arri- ved in safety in a few days. The old Chief was the sole occupant of the Cav- ern, when our heroes entered,'and was reclining upon some skins of wild animals, absorbed in deep meditation. "Good evening Captain Pipe," exclaimed each of the two young men, who advancing towards himin turn, renewed their friendship by a hearty shake of the hand. "And who is that you . bring along with you ?" asked the Captain. "This sir," said Philip, "is an orphan boy named William Buntly, but whom we call "Buaty .glly." His residence was on the BlackForkwhere he lived with martin Ruffner, to hewas bound. But after 'the murder of his master, he was taken prisonerby the murderers. 13uV lie has eff fled 198 page: 200-201[View Page 200-201] 20oNERR LIP2 his escape, the particulars of which he will relate to you himself. "Ah, indeed," replied the Captain, "and is this' "Bunty Billy," of whom you spoke to me on a pre. vious occasion?" "Yes sir," said Philip, "and a more manly heart never beat in a man's bosom than his: He bears himself so much above his years. Fear or coward- ice form no yart of his composition. But we. will talk over this matter again. Any 'news concern- ing Lilly?" '2Vne, nove,' replied the old man pensively, nor need L, I presume, ask you for any?" Philip sighed heavily, repeating the Chieftain's answer: "None, none." Then pausing, while tears started in his eyes, a deep and solemn silence, for a few moments reigied in that subterranean recess. " gone, none," repeated the young man, after a fe ,,nment's pause. Then turning to Alfred, who .s yPAhisig with the afflictedChieftain and his sorrwfoulstricken companion, he said: '.Alfred I am, indeed, melancholy. As Igaze uponthegloomy walls of this cavern, thoughts of o h. d ays rise fresh in my memory. What a. h cered cease is human life,- how full,.of sor- row.-and disappointments. In one' moment our 4h7t7 ae yant withppeand animation, in $ Y " &ark pal of disappointment is thrown over o degds1 ogs an,.rightest articipatio ,s cn e'es misable existence. There aree, fw in- deed, who have reached' the age oC nih d,Y or, even launched their bark on yputh's sunny Kea aof lifewho, in 'etrds ectin gthe past, cannot dwell upn omersceneof melancholyy or pl ur 'Life s inde eeed, rpletewith circimstaices, frin which spring'"elfgraif"itationunrelnting comuriin ort4 e +trnget and ;most n1a6holfysymipathiies. Rhifact E hae raliMio 4'id ae 'drink'frm affictions bitter cup. Skies that were brightand dl6undless are now dark and cheerless. I{opesthat were once strong and promising are nowweak ahd forbiding My whole being is shrouddqi5 and' I feel as though death only can befriend}pe." "Philip," interrupted his companion: "lieisin deed a checkered scene; and we aie the childpi of circumstance' but it has two sides the birIghtdi sunny, and the dark and dreary. Now ! hold tt the darkness which clouds our pathway, in most cases is merely imaginary; and permitting 'or mind to indulge in unpleasant reflections, wein- crease our gloom and dispondency.'. T iereisaone attribute of the human mind, which, when phbpriky exercised, will dispel the darkest cloud th at ever hung across' life's pathway. This atfibu~eis Hope. There is, perhaps, no one noW lii ,who cannot hope. The productionsof the uipr's chisel and painter's pencil, may no1de'nsth e dust; the wreath which' deks'the brow off'te 5A chanted bard, or commanding monarch, ial1witr; the throne of the congiier may be odedgl ed and scattered to theI.earth,-and his' p ver iid grandeur no longer be hyimned by hi}rat Ldiit minstrels; but the fond aspirations of -thpehuian heart, pouring through the eh.nnel of hof, Eft never die. We may be disappointed in our" tations in life, but hopelooks 'nto thie fine; and~ opens up,on the other side ;f death, skieaA h are eternally cloudless.' 'T'his characeitic ie he human heart is our solace through ii , nd oir comfort i death-it is inscribed in our hears d written 0n the pillars of heaven, and ree ,ted . n to earth." thilip i gazigin' he face o ig zp9ion, a eeiedt. t, sr as..he bre4ha. fqrtk ,thosesoul w an ho -im agi ,dd j' in V,,t n S~a aon. .eds burning eloq.ene 2D1 200 NONE1 LIFE, page: 202-203[View Page 202-203] ',2 K: hi ''elancholyc omp anion, and, he ted-Ai rour words are encouraging, and I can, iope-.-thoughIcn gh it be against hope." e = hereg, gentlemen," said Billy, "there ih ihoot ngto be done ath el ath hoping in he i t not going o bring Lilly n43I' r thwarting ath thoon ath pothible dhethcaut after her." e're dome backbone in this fellow, Captain,' Ired. ",, 'relied the.Chieftain, "it would not re- .h t orime fonndian:to discover t in ex ianceand .iery'eyes. I see h as im- S iit f his master,:the heroicRuffner." R~uffer," laid Philip, as the recollection zi 4benrder- rose fresh in his memory, ya t proud satisfetion of knowing ±. of - tb urderers of his, master met his 14 rV _P1p related the adventure with N arrows to the Captain ivino 0 ef°'a Iesription of his person.' i othe person of the one who fell L~fr~n ~iip's re,'satisfied othe Captain 9ez fr the Greentown Indians, whom en, :but on account is lowness of b~~ b*~zg wien. to' ntoxication atnd' its ,hd formed no intimate acquain- Was uph leased to know thatan" crblwretches had me hijust hh 4 h le t eth co f th e m o th o f th e Vith1 !1,drrih of y t Se fr d+ ,- 'I PtoNE LIFK 0 "Why Billy," said Philip, "you seem to talk with a great deal of confidence. You must' certainly be under the influence of inspiration in thigh prediction. Well, to confess the truth, I should be quite happy. to see, the fulfillment of your phrohecy." , " " Well, third " said Billy, "I will tell you why am thertain of thith.'. Once when Johnny ppleR seed came to our cabin on 'the B lack FYorklheput hith handth upon niy. head and ,prayed ifor the thpirit to reth upon me, that I might prothipsin all my undertakingth ; and thinth that time I have met with good thucceth/ and, I am thure I thaW i'm thith inthance" "May the Great Spirit grant it," said theold" man solemnly. a It was drawing near' the hour of midnight,'asour little party lay 'down'to' rest. During the night Philip was:aroused from his slumber by ithe pierr cing 'shriek of a-feniale voice at the entrance Qf the cavern. He sprang to his feet, seized his rfle;lu bounded to the outside, and found that grey ng9r p ing was dawniuig in the east, but could not dicovae.Y from whence the sound proceeded. Recurij.gg side he found the Capftain astir, to whm e com municated the-cause of his leayingth ecavet "Ah ! said the Captain, that sound is f 19 the cavern, ever since the murderr of . his4 frA my beautiful daughter." ' "Merciful Heavens !" cried Philip ina parox 4 of hrenzy "and is it possible that Lilly is :uta=v ed among the dead?. Tell me Captain-tell e beseech you in the name of my murderecl Mjewel the natnes of ier assassins, and I ill feawtle o the ends of the earth to avenge her death 'Qoh i, God,",continuedhe,"I am "no a loneiy I.headta r' kensgrangr, without friends ,and home, orin"_ kindred spirit to love and be love4, I4isyigoner Oh! it is hard to leave this 'brigfl ti d beaitifsv world, *gd embark ipuigda n&j~it~t page: 204-205[View Page 204-205] PIONEER LIFE. 204 Plo i Ltt, hat the mischief are yott. preaching about,") ineroated. Bill who was awakened 'by the 0armenag voice of the dreamingahluip. "I thay Mr. Themdur" continued he, at the same time giving his fiend a shake, "what the deuthe hath got info ypuaedreaming thell." 'nuhi d driedPhilip. rubbing his eyes, "I've had noherinfertial dream, that's ,all." ell, then " said Billy, "you need'nt make tho oh futhwabout it,'tho 'ath to dithturb other fokth £rohliebping-thod blathsyer." "Wgll Billy,'' said. Philip, "I must beg your pard=a for,. thus disturbing, you . this time, and proi ise amends in the future." 'Niff theid," replied- Billy, "and I hope y'er dreamtk will not be turned' to a Divine reality, ath Johnny Apiletheed uthed toAthay. Ith my opin- ion, Thir, that the day ith near at hand, when your hepth Will be loth "in thight. During thiseonversation, Alfred, who was lying som=di toned in the rear of Billy as aroused fro nhi lnber- alsoto whom the cause of the eodin iactioinwasmnAedekno.'.Phiip arose and stepped toithe entrance of le cave, and on looking out discovded that it was really morning. On ire- tuteiighe found;the Captain astir also. He had lodged by himself in another apartment of the c e rn:'Philip related his dreamto hih, which sektiedto affect hi mind to'some considerable extent. oePii Afterpatking of sone refreshments, Philip an te old Ohief left the cavern and proceeded soien. distance into the forest, and halting at the sax tree phere he aid .Black Hoof had deposited thy y1o 'h a 4kd hilpif he 'cotil'~rroie t ~ 9.d : teiiafti r4 .vodri-e this iut~~rativfta ears e Philipreplid this locality ; as perhaps this place may afford you some material advantage hereafter." Philip stood for some moments gazing upon tlhe surrounding woods, wondering in his mind what this, singular adventure ,meant.' His curiosity was excited,,and he asked its meaning. "Sir,'' said the Captain, "the explanations can- :not now be given. You shall,, know all hereafter, should your life 'and that of' my daughter's be spared. There are none othersnow living, except a particular friend of mine, (who is a noted Chief) who knows the object I have in view in 'thus'brih - in you on this spot.' 'After thus marking this location inhisnemory, Philip and the chieftain returned to -the cave, where he andthis -compahions remairned- for several days, waiting the arrival of young Beaver, spoken of in the foregding chapter-- eaver'made hIp- pearance in a few daysas iroduced t 1 philip and his companions; and then' proceed to jive the Captain ahistorytof hisadventure. f "A . } i 'y. Y i 1 ' .4 _ n r 'A 5 IA i1 205 page: 206-207[View Page 206-207] " I SI '1 CHAPTER XXXIL 'V sey W TaR H E:As--BATTI.E WITH INDIANS--- N PIP OFI' VISITS GEN. I'ARUISON-ANOTHERP ADVRNTO E-P IP AND 11$ Pt TAEEN PRISON- AEa-LILLY FOUNn. Sharp was teconfic4,-but.m vain They Strove again - superior men. During the periodwhi ha apsed between th randseco\nd visitwtte cavern, Beaver : .% =u 3n der':is command a small body off choice young warriors; and pro eeded' with all possible haste to the Wabash; and about the mid' die of Dedember reached the headwaters, just in time to join Col. Canpbellhs detachment, sent out- against the Miami Indians On reaching one' of theirvillpges they commenced an attack upon them, killing sonie eight or ten warribrsa and taking quteanumber of prisoners-men womanand children ;tbey then set fire to the village and en- cara e4 ademile therefrom.' Little before the dawn of day, they were at- tacked by th e} exasperated savages, with the m,- tt daring bravery and horrible yells. The battle wagedwarmlyffor somea .iiutes, but the ,avages wee dispersed with the loss,;of about eight or ten of the AAmericans, andfomethirty or: forty Indians. The prisoners were secured and carried to head quattert: Ak ;cony rsioa with one of theme in'forme BeaOe4r Athet he Na digid-r y £f_1 _#eUte rroniihru. 211 a thet 'after tl0e burnkingof theitinvige,"h&in British forces and fight agingt' th'Aierie . Beaver then made iiqinryof hinPening p .e 0aiahekew hiniwellde4 haben at his cabin several'times. IL&further stated}th t4 1Ihe Captain"\was a tiaifor to histibe, and to his, dace - that. his treason was punished bg Jelosdo s daughter, whom lie loved with the mQst passiorimte Ibndness." r This was the, information which Beaver wanted, ,nd he.pressed-the question as-towhere shehad been taken. .The prisoner info ed h thtshe was in#the handsof gome distinigished white Chief, at Malden. sBeaver pressed the question ks it6'he person or persons who had Stolen The naiden 1t he lrQfessed ignorance as to who 2he dminals LJaving received his information, young Bea and }his rangers set out for the residere-of faptah't Pipe,where he arrived a e y f ewdays after the returnof'Seymour and his companionsa s desi' in outla'stchapter. 'As obys Beaver eommunicated this iitelligdoe to the Ca.t.i, he returnedth saniM, in he had left at Harrison's' head q soughtan intevieW With farrisonid.'if6Af$ d hi1 of1his inteuti6u to fdimiinindeyeit i comanyand .ke hge of tiefithimnself American General riiolednthe vAi"t & pitmi hhndhe fiA choieofhisi{i3if ut Bea'er dtineddthe offer of 'hirgen idi alledging.that.he ,had& 1uld t 'fiftdhW&hi. paty en'itely of his own-s aeet oi a fortaihtJeaver's;dianrangerswrraa d eqgylip4d 'is3ompaeydconsitedM.ab ,t fif youngmentalraeceful rdoedageodx;&te umantiange Piliphd also 4 deiAi& Agpg 4 g (W oniaand dioitu efoethbe st page: 208-209[View Page 208-209] rl~ch he, ~ 4acd-"inder f4 ,e ro etouofr ; a pt nIl -T '' h r'ei1 ,} ; , 'hi ; Philip .hd heard oneerim Yt~ino snce h h~deard ofer 'Yhdrcion h feli an meii~ f ' i excess, r Hii'} s enrti~yp re being waX1s A a' re- 3' nL xhArt}",beat wihrn!e mo"tiq , Hop 6ff '5lece so ' ttheno ri ling ass i fhips mnd for he knew that strong armls ,and: bold h earts were en1i, TVd .inh'i cue. *" f Inj the young antd. hri ,. ^/vofraF i /'{id r3 F/ ,,i 1terei o tdaringw-a ros, b .rpoed unlim it *ed,' trfidfeice, an=dswith: his owvn btave and . 'da~int- JegeIpiin , Alfred \arid.13iy, felt 'alm ost cofd hatl"the.:cs.,e co'-Lillyj =was .certain. :f et there Vieother . conlsid erations which aL ties preydieaviIy= uponhis nd=Hritegit ,n purity ,werebyn all-idoubt; but then she was in. the C hands of rtrde t:-sw'a es;or npnciled ~Vite men.l ~Bfut hen aaiae niwthat the praers tcf J'o t &yppleseed, whom h feesteemerd a man of ~Go~ha 4een f~'~d, up t&, heaven in her behaf; and li who hears ie young rayen's cry; .and ov~ theyoung tnaidenthough . in a land of Ol i~nes.r1sa '~ i int r = ors is and'"eme}t ,. ,errx 'som ayf , ;qast1 te weath (r rhad ' ,yyxr I v ry-tom .ie'' / ng forbi44ing hiip i~ru~ hi~h~p~i nt~ {t F"r d 34 ipYahio' ' F rm a"kt i "for "a ..a 7 ' .. 4 r x Er."yL h"h _{' tfrr.4 t ~- 1 . sa . ? t "ti - h i t w i e ' 3!Y ed,=i ~ 4 t i) - hfla yourrihci4'atio sWha ix}" 4 t e& j d'? your 1l t h iVin" _ad ,Biy, ~ y t nl t(al° 'ava', ith thort. K Ifsybu do1t thon sTha t f .r thth v ,rl1; r I'll tart nithall' thheier 6s Fyte'n thty gm ilyBnl evr playd ." h"etdig h gode f1oie4 o 1h~h ~~~~ inoth il oos r 'y Y g p+thei. r oiu' ,3"tward J~sariYioiis e QuaMrtes h'mrig % 1,Thw;an&m t ;yp od etroughe 0tWoi4 sde ;and Bi my inut tn o-.. ks of c y _4l4f.f ke d~t erd. o der ~ptssd befoe th~i.~j h~twit c i-p-,,esds?: the dprtvaive he n~ Ge",' " ''raV" 11° 'rj_ qi, w erey they i" oIu+ir - ) ea +h+ sertv ertsp e erei, a i td#prfo1z y$6 ,'t,;,,-r) y . of re Wis ter eett , re 's b l ; d e*Z iiW, i4~h~~ pr de4~~ih' 04*W_ page: 210-211[View Page 210-211] 74 Ya Ay I~n hndrd,~ n ~leb an~dsoetablihed izg, % lpld 'rfof wtedp j4ed + nw. t ^r, r t t7gr . kby D aki#n' dyItig. a AndT J i i'/i .7:/ tRo~i ra o jip hni immebtelyhoping about ~de of the montto ake an attack upy 14R te kd Quarers of rnptor end. pi~eum h a 4wt~ne boJ4 troke,,r'trieve 4he ~On~1~rnE hliandhis two copaninad ad ra~deRe d~~0hank~ o te rier, nark 4 Bay they su4edy ene upn the, e m.f 1 rg~ bdy ofgJdiase On discoveing or =l~ t ( ret aMercns o bs 4 Thy sup ~ ,anid ot daybrak arigie4 y/ r et touc si a thp bu ihng ans;d ~ cmirl veg the icgggsome9 ey jQ', ey 9%dir s, " _Rf me fine.Fn the or th sa 0oyt~u~r bthe.lAdianahad Jeft +~~~' P'Ay w t p ~ '% I a." t i # % PP y e . t ^0p -(YWhoAty' fo Jd tyem that .,lYeI" ha i4iwy oia~j Wt ai are # teW_ ,.bi jre ; ;thr e r i; y re tu ne4 to j e pc4;. ,i s / 4v s L ] it3 a' )~ ,tt( o lw dM 1r t 4.' r 4tF± ' .,,,, ,S~F !) s"}i _.t 5e eag~ tng X~t e }f _t 5 4 , : 4 "a.,;r s _. a t .. Y %% j .1 h -.,',3Ctf ,'," A - 4 ' +_ t c . f - ' b u r , t l . - _+ { i T " o ' W ~ 'tl t ~ 4 4 y' 57!Nf/, r 5 ' " tt} t PIONEERLIFE. 211 on the bank of the river.-The party had proceed- ed as far as Middle'Bass Island, but found -they could proceed no further, in consequence of the breaking up of the ice. They, therefore abandon- ed the enterprise, and returned to Fort Meigs: During their retreat, three young men deserted them,. retraced their"steps towards Maiden, and while encamped in the woods a few miles, from this post, they were. surprised by a party of Indians and taken as prisoners -to Malden. It is' needless to say that these prisoners were none others than Philip Seymour; Alfred Bradley and Bunty-Billy.* Fort Maiden, the place to which our heroes were taken, was situated on the east bank of P etroit River, on the Canada side, and was oMiginally under the command o General Brock, to whom Gen. Hull surrendered his army. Shortly after- wards Brook was killed at the seige of Queenstown, after which the command fell into. the hands of Col. Proctor, who at this time held possession of Fort Maiden. On their arrival here, our young heroes found themselves in: the midst .of Indians and their, no less .savage foes, the British. They were immedia- tely -phaed under guard with quite a-number of other'prisoners. We must not forget to mention ;that the inten- tions of the party to which our heroes joined thern- selves, was anticipated by two supposed Freich- men wholeft Sandusky (the day before the coin- pany hd started on this pbrilou expedition) and crossed 'the ice to Malden, and gave Proctor the alarm. The British General immediately sent out his India scouts to watch their 'movements, and coning upon our heroes, as they lay in camp under the outh of Huron River, took them prisoners' The next morning after their capture Gol. tige~r ohdet~swat ofi M evnro 'ownsp, inom th a .hraah a page: 212-213[View Page 212-213] 212 P!r s LI.FE -Proctor paid them a visit in person, and interroga- ted them as to their business in this region. Philip told them they were hunters, and their business was that of hunting-that they were from the Black Fork in Ohio, and that-they had missed their way, being in an uninhabited wilderness. Proctor' had them searched in hope of finding some papers about them which might prove them to be spies. But in this, he failed, and he gave orders to keep. them under guard until he ordered other- wise. He then left for the purpose of holding a conference with Tecumseh. The next morning Proctor, accompanied by Tecumseh, paid them another visit. On his first appearance Philip and Alfred were deeply impressed with the person of Tecumseh-- it was the first time they had seen him. There was something about his whole person which wad truly commanding. Philip gazd upon this noble looking Chief with feelings bordering upon awe ; and no wonder, for Tecumseh was the most extra- ordinary Chief that ever appeared in history.. He was by birth a Shawanoes, and under other circum- stances would had been .an honor to the.world. He was, epadowed by nature with the attributes of mind necessary for great political combinations.. It was he who formed the grand scheme of uniting all he, tribes east of the Mississippiinto hostility against the U:. States.. This. enterprise' he com- nieneed as early as 1809, andup till the ,war, he had insiguanted himself by his adroitness, eloquence and courage, into every tribe from Michilinackin- nok to Georgia. By his eloquence and cunning- ness, he played upon the feelings and superstitions of his race ; and carried with him 'a red stick, which he, represented as possessing mgical properties, the acqeptaneg f. whichwas. considered .as joining his party. From this circumstance the name. "Red BSlicks" was .appliedtt.all Indians, hodtile to the United States. I* Tecumseh on approaching our heroescast upon them a; deep and searching glance. His fiery eye serit a thrill of horror into the hearts of all but Billy, who sat unmoved by this powerful chief. Col. Proctor made strict interrogations of Philip concerning the forces and intentions of General Harrison. Philip told him that as to his intentions he knew nothing ; as he. supposed that none but his .staff officers knew:them; but as to his forces they were daily increasing-as he passed near the mouth of the Maumee river a~few days ago; he ac- eidently came upon his forces, at a vacated camp fire, on the north 'bank of the river, where he (Harrison) was joined by a large body of troops- that after being examined by' Harrison's officers he was permitted to proceed on his hunting expedi- tion This statement Proctor knew was true,.and he gave orders to treat the prisoners kindly. He offered them the hospitalities of his fort, but com- manded that a vigilant watch be kept upon them. The party was then conducted to the quarters of Tecumseh. Here Philip and his companions held a council, in which it was agreed that they would remain on the peninsula till the breaking up of winter, and then effect their escape. Philip sought every opportunity to enquire after Lilly, without giving any cause of. suspicion. His anxious eyes closely scrutinized every group of women ; which caused many enquiring glances to be cast upon him by those dark eyed forest daugh, ters. Time rolled on;- and' nothing was heard of the young maiden. It is not necessary to tax the readers patience 'with a recital of the feelings and anxieties of Philip, during that gloomy winter, at Fort Malden. The reader's imagination must sup- ply the place of description. 'One pleasant evening towards the middle of p o Lin: 213 page: 214-215[View Page 214-215] PIONEER LIFE. 215 April, Philip and his companions were seated upon the banks of the river in sight of the Fort. The severity of the weather had moderated, and balmy spring'was hastening on. "Alfred," said Philip, "I'm afraid these Indians and British will; yet overpower the Americans Proctor and Tecumseh are now making the most extensive preparations. for the seige of Ft. Meigs, and they seem sanguine of success." "I have no fears of that," replied Alfred, "Gen, Harrison, is not going to let them drive him from his post---mark that." "Not if I were there," replied Billy, half in jest and the'other half in earnest, I'll bet my life againth thuppenth hapenny that I can make every red devil of themrun." "No doubt of it Billy-none in the least," said Philip, "but you would have to run first." "Thod blatht yor," said Billy, "I'll " "Hold, hold Billy," said Philip in a whisper, "see there are some Indian wonen coming towards us." "You Tecumseh's prisoners ?" asked one of them. "Yes,. maglam," replied Philip, bowing gracefully to theryoung squaw. re'a letter for you," said she, at 'the same in- stant putting a slip of paper intohis hands, and then passed on, "What can .this mean,"said Philip to himself ; and:hastily tearing open the letter, read as follows: "SaIR-This will-informyou that a friend wishes to speak to ry u this evening. Please come-to the upper Block House ; on being demanded to.give the counter sign, answer "King.,George's Friend." . entering yoitvill find an escort, who will con- duct you to ney chamber. Exhibit no, signs of fear or excitement, and:you can pass the guards in safe- ty. Be inside the gate at nine o'clock. Come by yourself.ilp;"'i fro L ! O merciful heavens, 'tis from Lilly! my adored and long lost Lilly-I shall 'see her again-yes, I will break through the powers of men and devils to gaze once more upon that angel face.-Oh, bless God, for these few lines-they have raised my drooping spirits-quelled all my fears and poured a flood of consolation into my bosom, which I have never before realized. Oh, thank God, my cup runs over-my joys are full and I am happy.once, more-yes, happy beyond expression." Then pausing, Philip gazed for a moment into the face of his companions, while a profusion of tears rolled down his cheeks. The scene was deeply affecting, and Billy and Alfred mingled their tears with his. At the appointed hour Philip was inside the gate, when two Indians ushered him into the pres- ence of his beautiful Black Fork Lilly! i PIHILIP' SEYMOUR AND HIS COMPANIONS:TAKEN PIUSONERS, I 214 PIONEM ' USES , .1 page: 216-217[View Page 216-217] PIONEER LIFE: 217 CHAPTER XXXIII. INTERVIEW WITH LILLY PIPE-PLANS FOR ESCAPE. 'Twas such a night as might have flung, It's robe o'er primal nature's bower On that blest night, the hunter found His long lost love, the forest flower. The joy and happiness produced in the minds of Philip and 'Lilly, at their meeting in the garrison at Maiden, we ,hall not attempt to 'describe. Lan- guage is too meagre to express the emotions, which naturally arise in the minds:of kindred spirits, on meeting,' under such circumstances. .As Philp entered the apartment, the beautiful Lilly met his astonished gaze. There she sat alone--beautiful as when he had first seen her 'under Hemlook Fall, in Richland county. "Dearest Lilly," exclaimed the aatonished and somewhat bewildered Philip, as he ,oened the door of her hub le'apatien--" dearest Lilly" repeated he,,7and springing to her, clasped her in his armhs; wile tears of joy rn' down 'his manly cheeks- ',1 The happiness which the younghunter this mo- ment experienced we shall lea e the' reader to im- agine. For a moment neither of the ,lovers could' speak: but . that silence was ,big with feeliug-a feeling, too,.which was inexpressiblydeep. Months of painful anxiety had tortured their minds, they both had drank deeply from afflictions bitter cup: but for all their past woes, the present interview was an ample attonement, and forgetting. the past, they rejoiced over the present. As soon as the young man could command his feelings he thus ad- dressed 'his "fair one." "Dearest Lilly, "I am indeed happy- too happy; I havenot deserved of Heaven so great, a joy as this. The highest -hope, which ever pictured the future earth to me, never toldme of bliss like this. Lily; didst thou ever pray for me? 'I have' for thee and I' have felt that my prayers, which I have tremblingly whispered in the ear. of Heaven, would be wafted to thy ears by some; bright angelic minister, the guardian spirit of thy footsteps on earth. Often times, dark gloomy shadows came across my mind ; but then I was consoled to know that the eye which never sleeps would witch and protect thy pure and innocent spirit, though. lost to human sight in the untraversed worlds through- out the depths of unmeasuranble space. Nay, more I haye felt 'that should I not have found that here on earth, my oWn soul would have caught a spark of God's own essence, whose' whole being is love, which would have lighted me on, follwing, thy flight through the cycles of eternity ; thi would have lit up the dark wilderness o f worlds and i- luminated the voids of space, "iWhere gravitation wenia to turn the other way. 'Yea, dearest Lillyy thi&would have lent bright- ness to the'eyes of my soul, so that Iiwould have recognized thy 'angel face i a land of darkest shadows, though around thy form hovered the in- habitantis'of'cogegated worlds, multitudenous'as the countess millions of :notes; which float in the beam sof a universe of t ."' Lildy sat -gazing into the eyes of Pilip as he penuted 'forthmhissoul is suckhthily rapture.' here page: 218-219[View Page 218-219] PIONEER. LIFE219 was a depth of unmeasuired holy feeling in his ex- pression. Her pure and' virtuous heart breathed the same devoted feeling, and she replied "Phf'lip Seymour-fyour kindness toone so un- Worthy I would desire to appreciate, and next to your name I would pronounce that of my' father- what tidings of him?" "All is 'well- captain Pipe is well. Give your- self'no uiieasiness concerning him," said Philip. i'hen my 'happiness is complete," replied the lovely"indian maiden. "I shall see him agaih and drinlk' once more from the fountainh of his affeo- tions.- Devoted father- hewill: lay his hands upon uiy h 6d, 'and oncenmore beseech 'the blessigg of the Idian's Great Spirit to rest upon me." "And'here permit me to say that, to you I owe a debt: of gratitude; which I would delight to can- cel were it i miy powerr.' "Thouowest me nothing exclaimed the young hunter AlI have done forthee, was prompted by other than selfish motives. Lilly'I itust confess t-I love thee dost 'thou love me ?'" "Pihli " exclaimed the young maiden, gazing modestly into his,,fa'e; "you are my deliverer, and waiting y ur pleasure you shall be mny future pro- tector."' 'PThank yu, thank you, dearest Lilly--I thank you for such words of consolation; -and here, in the presence of Him who reads 'the intenhtons and af- fections of all hearts, I' soleifnly dedicate my life lto the pronmoto ::of yourr happiness The avowall is -ow made ard recorded iIn heaven; andethou ,att uine, ad we shall only await an opportunity join our' hands in the presence of hugianeyes. "Yonur'cpleasure . is mine:and yonr hppnessis xnepliedt the young woman; "Iam,in your hands, and to you2will, look for ' protection. hugh'L do'feel'that I am nowrthy of a mind aemle, a~d a hart so, iagnniniabas aa~ganer- 0o18. speak not thus, my fair one," replied the young man ; "such language wounds ey beings '. Then I would crave your pardon," said 'the maiden. "Nay, ny," replied Phitp,"thou hast no pardon to crave from anything that's mortal ." "But I am an orphan." replied the maiden ";I am alone in this cold and friendless world. T know not my origin-all is dark and mysterious to m .. I have been raised among savages, and have never had the advantages of civilized life." -I n.atters not to 'e what may be' your origin. This isof no importance to me ; but one thin I am confident of; 0yo are of no mean extractioii. There is a fountain of purity and lovlipess in those two orbs of thine, whih cannot be traced io an originof impurity ; to look upon them is to behlad more captivating loveless than is beheld in the unfolding glories of the tinted'flower 'whichopis its bosom to the gaze of the golden rn when his beams 'illuminate at umrn the mouragin coopet. "Nay, nay, speak not "to me of your aggbful origin. To me it brings no unpleasant feeling r "I love thee. All the deep ,oys.which have'felt in my short life's search for wisdonb, haf'b "i-ver brouIghtto me the bliss which' ismoment realize. To knowthat thy young heart'1eans upon ,'ine re= pays me,'or all the toils and dangers though which I have passed in search of thee.' "Often and often since the murder of my friends, I have strayed. by myself, and in inlaneholyione# ligesM, called to -memory ih e sce s of the past I, toot have lboked un myself }a0'"loie "6phan, whose oi4 home wasthe forest wild- -no father, nothe sister or brother to cheer' my pensive soul in its")ioneits 'of despondency. Back of meaxi il lis silentt 'in the roieless toinb, *hidhi has elbsed over the last of erthlyelations." Yes,Ihve d a et and' Whitary aeeth, the sad~ 1 ni Co' i' 18 '1OYER:LIPL page: 220-221[View Page 220-221] PIONEER LIFE 2 220 PrIONEN LIFE. oak, whose braiches shode- the tofnbs of friends, an looke ewe niyself' as-a solitary pine, upon the rugged mountain's brow, exposed to the desolating energies of merciless storms and tdibt. But in these mnonments' of sadness and gloom, thy loved image woul4 rise up before me like a being from the spirit land; ,and as the silver nioon illuyninates the dome o'f heaven, so would the 'thoughts of thee fill my soul with light, promising bright days and gleams of sunshine in the span of life allotted to me. 'Night'after night, as the angels lighted up their starry lights' in the dark dome of heaven, I have wandered forth alone, but thy pure spirit was soon by my side, making me happier and holier,with the knowledge that there wasone. in whose heart I could pour the tale of niy woes, and in whose ears I could whisper the tale of love;-and who in return could love tae with a Woman's love.' "But " continued he, "there is no time to delay. Let's fl from this gloomy duigeon before the dawnv rday. "I am informed that there are two other young prisners with you in this garrison. "Yes," 'eplied Philip, "two as brave ears as ever sent the red current of life through their arteries." 'iay I ask' their names," inquired Lilly." "One is Alfred Bradley with whom I became acquainted on the banks of the HuIurqn river, replied he "sice which time he has been 'my contant. companion l the others nt Dly, R air's bound boy, who after the murder of hip mast ,g w t4aken prison, but escaping from e dnka 'as making his way place of protection, when he came: suddenly gpon Alfred apd self on the .bnk. of'the Augaize." " ':said; the yoing mide,"I am reagy to anoinayio But ~ s~ neessary that' 'you retire from my chamber by yourself. Pass out of the, gate through which you entered,'and.,from thence to the bank of the river, where you will find several small boats. Await my arrival there. Betray no symptoms of alarm, and give yourself no uneasiness respecting my safety. I will manage all things right." ~1 , V 221 r } r , , + t t _ , i } i (" 1 , . .J ' t i 1 , 1 t t r f '' r 4 . r . .. .. s" - ' - ' I t i f 4 ,,3 page: 222-223[View Page 222-223] '. CHAPTER XXXIIII. ESCAPE FROM MALDEN-BATTLE WITH INDIANS. In the course of an hour, Philip and his com- panions were seated on the. banks of the' river. The night was dark, &nd the heavens were pouring down their watery treasures. Here they remained 'nearly an hour before Lilly made her appearance. At last their eyes fell upon 'the outline 'of a human form, moving towards them through the darkness of the night. That forn' was Lilly's. She had passed the guards in safety, attired in male cos- tume. Noiselessly the little party entered one of the boats, and under the darkness of the night, with Bpuch- difficulty and no little danger, they moored Their vessel on the.opposite side of the rivers Stepping' on -shore,. 'they commenced their journey through 'what is now called Monroe Co., Michigan, bordering on the Lake - shore. ' The weather being 'wet and considerable rain having fallen, their -march was anything but: agreeable. Besides they were; in the heart of an enemy's country, and exposed to the incursions of their savage foes. Towardsmorning they encamped in a dense thicket, almost surrdunded by a swamp. PO1NEER tIFE. This retreat was" indeed a secluded one. he weather was damp and somewhat cool,but t the young maidenWas war iy clad, andith ienained eerifodtable, though under no other 6f thai'e overhanging and interlaced branhes of the thiket. In this position they remain tiU the darkhe off ii t again set in. The heavens as yet were over- cast with dak and murky rain cloid d ifwas difficult to make much progress under stPeh 'dark- 'iessover swaps and throd h thikkets' 'Itas indeed a peiloutis undertaking, aid no itidieetn, save-',that of the. maiden's rescue, ouild 'have prompted our heroes 'to such an adventure. Towards the morning of the third'day 'after the partyhd 'left Ft.'Malden, they name in sight of the 'pnoath -of Athe'M1aum ee river; ,but here their pr gress was stopped ii consequence offi iding i means of crossing the river. Leaving Alfred and Billy to guard the mnaiden, philip proceededeaiti- ously up the river, 'for sone distance) in= earch of a canoe. Comingato a small" bend of the strearu, he discovered tois gieat joy, a' binge boat tied. to the bank of theAriver.-In a momnent-he was'. 'the' boat, and' theireraced his steps down the streamy keeping alopggits batik untilhe atrivedo- posite the ;placei*here the" balancef hjyparty lay Beingassured that o Indiangwar si'ear- ing,;he 'made his taboat 'fast,' and repidiard-to' h comparnions whom he found. anio uy waiting hiik approaci41+ Theiparty:thenproceeded t& 'the'boit, and soon afterwards were landed ' n=athe iftsbik of the river in safety thence p'oceedinglong 'the Lake sho-e, intiLthe darkness of the1ight closed, over them, when they soughtshelter n a Y ma. ravi i thebanks of tara, et ing into- theLake', ller they'isupspsedythe_ sel"es sere from the attack of' Psavages, andtheypae or- Aigly bh'ilt ;afireYThefr campcasiwhat is prw lcd , ta aunty, wh e, as we have algady SE 2 page: 224-225[View Page 224-225] 224 - op Lar1, remarked, th first trial 9f arms, in the 1te war, took place,, '~ 4. ur party were sitting around.. the, fire en- aged in cver atoa their attentn was oagsed by a sound offootstep Q Q as they8upposed,9ime tidl Uge down the rvine. 'In iwnt the .ire Was extingsuihed, and the party rea1y for acton. "Oh merciful God," whispered Lilly .ith a ten- ulgu voce,, "we shall be murdered.", Thee: here, Mitheth Lilly," whispered Billy,. before Philip could answer her, "don't be theared, by thgernany gotherth,, you than't be hurt tho long ath.Billy Bunty liveth, and when he intndth 'to take its. departure,hc'll just let you 'know." PhigJp had also spoken 'to Lillynot to be alarm- ed, that the andians would not attack them before origgand he flt condentthat they could make tiir escapebefore daygl Secreting the yot:ng maiden behind a huge tree, secure from danger, the young men arranged .themselves-'in auch a manner =astto defend them- selves to thegeatest adygntage, There was, in- dieeda{deep anxiety (but nothing like fear)'rest- gin.the' pinds of our little'band, of heroes.- . They re pined din this positionfor sonwetime, pr ahp th tyt ,orfory ; minutes, but couldn't diaen&any signa Qf human life save tlieselvee, Tbiigg tnl'tey might hate been' deceived in 'he nisthey.had heard= they were bout toguit theigh'poshtios i4and~enter' agai into convversation, .rte ,nthejasharp, crack of a scoreorifles fang thougi..t _.arkand glogmy ravine and the n qine ae dathyell of haIfM many say- "In thename' ofGod,Philip," whisppeedAlfred, sonewh"eited,. whatcanall this'nmean "" Tw(h.t dark;andgloorn y 'tightm;" 'otie etWi.k- hing'tarpeeped tlwough the'thith darkness of tit fearil glooxie; and strange and bewidingueuughis PIONE f 'l '. ros6 in the minds of our benighted wadrers, as they sat in painful ankidty in that perilous ravix e. ain and again, rang out pon the night air the shari cracks of the' death dealing rifles, -aid" at every volley the 'mingled howls of infuriatd sav- ages, were borne' along the' gloony gorge like the rails of demons in cavernsof darkness. The battle was of short duration. One' party fled, and' were pursued. In a few°moments all was silent--no, not aient, for as'the shout'of vietory'by the pursuing party gradually died away in-the idis- tance, the pitiful moans of ohelof the combatant's who had fallen in the-struggle were borne to the ears of our hero es. "Mercifil Heavens," whispered the deeply ab armed .and trembling niaiden 'as those.pitiful moans became audible' to her, "I hear the groans of some poor' dying:retch i the last threM of death. Poor c eat e.;!;!his agony'is ttorturing. How 'mueh I:wish there was Ziofsuch thing saw a, wr. "Ith o "ly'a thavage devil , .said Billyd : 'aiad thince he'th been theeking to thuck our modike a wild, beatht: let him Ftakewhat K the :hand' of juthice givthshim. Cuth himh4e'th ioV fit to ive in thuman tholcety, thoen let himmo n awa.' A deep-stillness had now settled d owia nbong the forest.e No sound were heard .saVe the .moantsof the'dying' savag 6 ' "Php,"'? saidAlfred, "Billy aridt myself '*i steal- cautiously upon this moaning avagea Wa lea f' hits ondition f {_! .", /°. l r""f ; T thyibpsition Phiip fft}ed uo ob ctidns, a sitWay iden t ha'tKh0 adventure was'attetidd Witf6 iai a tpreiitfdhgAer}inoehis -eoimpa io iad fled and left him alone to die. r4 AcdorAingiyAfred a d'Bily'fautioksifthide their 'ag ' thet anaingag e: ThftenAeed within ten steps of himn *thetntdiB6eidr)' lett page: 226-227[View Page 226-227] 226 ~iE W inganing the tops of a fallen, tree, theyv.stood for ayuoment, gazing aro rnc' them, in order to dis- cover if there were any others near him; fiding aosw, ap4 beliving huiito be in, his dying strug- gles they apprpghed him, and'found h settmg with h bkk against a trunk of the tree.in. the top of wich they h halted On beingasked who he was, and how he came in this corgidgn,t , here- piied in broken, English- -#Ve no friend ,of white manome no,:like him. White manliar- he cheat -no god.. -Me kill -iany white maname sarry me can't kill more. Me ,soon gone, to myfahers-bad Indian shoot me.in the dark -neuo "eehim -1 He uttered a few more broken sentences,.and therignk in death. All.was overwith him;and heag irit hd fled' to its forest homer in the spirt land.Y letuning tod Pilip, they ;onunicated 7 his dyingmwrdento him;representingabim as gig ntie npQWer.d .savng e andso'sfar asbtheycould 4iaeover n4,the dark, extremely repulsive and' Th question wit'h now presented itselfwAs thatoelti4g to 1he cause of the battle It- was ei n e uAl r 'party that they had :not been dicoiledv - hiswas, to allkappearance; aaost ' ing 1&r. oponr.ne.s The attack was sudden and without any previous ,larm'; and it was evident it"he pa~ry attacked, -hdino expect of epak.. la While thus meditating over,Athie mysterious o yegur pheroesrgr, once n, si r'd in $;er'+ 'an;p .by te .ning4ed4 oyells of te ey icors recurginlg $ e despot h Preey h~d nth*ig onset.t " pQh,; QF39 t" Ge p .msaY the jigh 1ee _rSilly," on, h9ipfg iy ye~q ~h~ retur iig~ seveg,M e aredoat beggro4 e iai a' , 227 No, no, said Philip, "you need have no fears of that; -these Indians are not hostile 'to- the American cause- otherwise they would not have made such an onslaught on their red brethren." "Ah, but," replied Lilly, "you can not- be certain which of the two parties, if 'any, are our friends." The evidence of the dying savage will determine that point," said Philip.-" No dearest Lilly, give yourself no uneasiness about your safety, I am con- fident all is right.' On reaching 'thespot, where the action took p)ace, t es;ck afire' and pitched their tents - BrighDt fires were seen sending ,their lightsthr* lh dak woods ; and the Indians commenced ag ernelves in groups around them. "fa ' cul O' as di side of the hill, Philip could distitly r' he Indian camp; and upon t I y 11 r ; ght he recognized one count- enaae' _ thefiw which he had seen some- si ilip to himself, "'tit he- y ~onldeut 'tiShee'l' will epure add-o ingfth'&fyung y thr6gh the forestuntil he or forty p'ace o 4ne of the ~'1~hs eno little rts~to'e; 'is- . s Q iitl ritg this. c bi'iecnuristed lisJyu discov- ei'y, a~'e whoJle"xyster 4ppeared. 'In a few moimentsaftterwards tarrgerments were made to enter Beavers camp, (which was ac- comnpli.shed without any difficulty 'or danger,) when they were joyfully received and comfort- ably entertained; and 'arter partaking of some Da~ rio i *tFEs page: 228-229[View Page 228-229] 228 refreshments, Beaver entertained the party with a full history of the particulars of his present adventure, which we propose to lay before the reader in the next chapter. CHAPTER XXXIV. EEAVWR S BATTLE. WITH IN ANS-)EAWffOF K4NOTORY. J3rutus won the-world's applause When his ar.n bade Caesar perish, Why not, then young Beaver's praise In our memories fondly cherish. I SATTLE A' FORT MEIGS r* '"4 One dark and windy .night, in the month 'of April, 1813. one 'Capt. Wm. Oliver in 'company with-a young Kentuckian, left Fort Meigs for, Ft. Findly, a distance of about thirty-three miles. ' It was about nine o'clock when they started on their journey, which at this period, was cenuidered ex- trenely perilous,-They had not' proceeded: far when they came suddenly in sight of an Indian camp, around the fires of which the savages were busy preparing their suppers. They had approach- ed within disturbing distance of' the savages, ho, on hearing the noise of their horses hoofs, sprang to their feet and with savage yells atackedthen. On hearing their yells,.they reined;their ?horses into the branches of a fallen tree. 'The: horses, as if conscious of the danger,,stood perfectly'still. The Indians supposing them 'to have retreated towards the Fort pursued, them, passing around the tree without making any discovery of them in PTONEER LIPL page: 230-231[View Page 230-231] 230 PIONEER LIFE: the thick darkness. As soon as the Indians had gone some distance, they put spurs to their horses and dashed forward through the woods through which they passed all the way to their destination, where they arrived safely with the exceptionof. their, clothes, which were torn into rags by, bushes and brambles. In this rapid flight they received quite a number of contusions against the trees, leaving several marks upon their bodies. They had scarcely made secure their flight into the Fort when the Indians also made their appearance ; but they were too late for their prey, and consequently commenced a retreat. The next day a party of soldiers accompanied the Captain and his companion' back to Fort Meigs, when theCaptain made known to the officers .his night journey through the wilderness. "The. damn 'red sticks," exclaimeda tall, young. Indian Chief, "me hunt 'em up-me give 'em what white man call "'ticklar h--l." And so saying, he called around him his, young and fiery warriors, axed. acter addressing them for a few moments in his owndl'nguage, they left the Fort amid the cheers. of the;4ericana. -They soonY came to the camp a9t which Capt. Oli erl adebeensurprised. The p suing Indians h deirned to thisseamp the'next mynrning. from whi hgP$hey hadproceeded toward the Lake down thebank s;ofthe Maumee, until they discovered the traiLofwh atithey supposed to be a party of whites. riahi theyollowed funtilthe sades of night closed a&ropd themand they halted for the purpose .of en p 1nmioetiMIorning Indescending the ravine iiiwhieh Philip _and.This coinpany had mde their camptheywe. surprised to find it already occupied, bit:,the Else heixg immediately extinguished they o udnot ex ctly say whether the party were whites'or ndia;nspa fact which they wishedyveri fled before making the attack. Corning to a halt on the brow of one of the banks of the, ravine,they lay down fatupon the ground, awaiting therresait of their observation. . As the Indians lay in this position, Beaver and his party, who had been, closelypursuing them, ad- vaned upon them, arranging his men in the most favorable position, commanded them to make sure of. heir prey. At thesignal of their commander, the deep silence of that'wilderness was broken by. the sharp reports of the death-dealing rifles, ringing thiiough that dark forest ; and the mingled yelled of nearly three score of savages rose above the din of battle. The prostrate Indians were perfectly panig strick- en ; and those who survived the onset sprang to their feet and bounding down the bank of the ra- vine, endeavored to make their escape as best they could throughthe deep darkness of the night. Beaver and his warriors pursued them down the ravine for some distance; but loosing sight of them after they had followed them several miles, return- ed to the place where. theyhad attacked then. On theirreturn Philip recognized the noble hearted Oief, to whom he made himself and party known, and under whose protection ,he placed himself aid little party till morning. ihilip related to young Beaver his adventure's sincehe bad seen hip, and gave him the fill partic- ulars of affairs at ilalden. The young Chief seemed muh. interested, and applauded our hero . ery highly. eaver was much.-struck with the appearane , of Lilly, and readily entered into cornersat 'nwth her, btowing upon her mny. complimentary on- sideertions.,j':j,. The hour of midnight had flown before. our broes closed their eyes in sleep. The evening had passed _away'most, pleasantly, and the hours seemed but moments. Philip' and his companions PIONEER ,'Llpig, 231 page: 232-233[View Page 232-233] 232 PIoNEER LIFE. flO1EftLI.E 23 had not enjoyed much rest for some nights previous,, and 4hey signalized;their wish to enjoy a few hours. sleep ; accordingly, thqv lay down upon their blank- ets, under cover of a tent, before a blazing fire and slept soundly till inorning. As the light of day broke in upon the forest, the Indians were astir, and after plundering the dead of their arms and clothing, they started for the cave of Captain 'Pipe, in company with Philip and his companions. Before leaving the camp, Philip informed Beaver of the conversation which Alfred had held- with a dying Indian, after the battle. Whereupon Beaver had his body brought into the camp for burial. Lily and Philip on beholding him were. no little astonished to find him to be no other than the re- pulsive and bloody Kanotchy, the murderer of Kate Seymour. "Great God !" exclaimed Lilly, "this is the same Indian who tore me away from my devoted father- this is the merciless and unfeeling Kanotchy. My prayer is answered-the curse of' Heaven has fallen upon him, and he has met his fate in a moment last 'expected. Poor fellow !" said she, "after all I cannot help pitying him." "Pity the devil !" said. Billy, "ith a pity he had'nt thucked'himthelf to death thortly' after he came to life on the 'thage of action." For a fewmoments Philip and Lilly stood gazing upon the lifeless remains of this bloody savage, while thoughts of other days rose fresh in their memories. Before them lay the murderer of Kate, and the abducted of Lilly, but the arm which had struck the fatal blow was now paralyzed by the ha d of death. Philip on first beholding the wretch, had his feelings wrought up to a high pitch 'of excitement, and could scarcely refrain from hewing his body to pieces; but a sober reflection taught him that such an act would not satisfy the demands of vengeance. After hastily despositing him with his dead eom- panions, the party left the camp and proceeded to the cave of Captain Pipe, where they. arrived a little after night fall. Beaver and his warriors had accompanied them within a few miles of their destination, and then retraced their steps to Harri- son's Head Quarters. page: 234-235[View Page 234-235] 1 ON991M LUT. CHAPTER Xxxv. CAPT. PIPE MEETING S WITH HIS DAUGHTE--EXPECTED ATTACK OF THE BRITISH. "Kind Heaven, whose power no being can control Hath sent her back to cheer the Chieftain's soul." The pleasure and happiness which Capt. Pipe experienced at the meeting of his daughter cannot be pictured. We admire the sentiment expressed by the poetic Dryden, in one of his celebrated odes, when. he says "Sweet is pleasure after pain." This sentiment .the reader has, no doubt, often experienced. In most instances, the, pleasure we receive, after undergoing days, months or years of painful anxieties, is heightened with the contrast of 'the past. We look back on the past, and re- member .its struggles--the difficulties, privations and sorrows with which we had to contend ; and contrasting them with our emancipation from them all, we seem to realize an extent of pleasurable sensations beyond our most sanguine expectations. Earth with its grand and magnificent scenery was educed from chaos end darkness; and 'gold which exhibits the most dazzling lustre, is first tortured page: 236-237[View Page 236-237] PIONEER LIFE. PIONEER LIFE.. During .this affecting colloquy, Philip and his companions had remained silent; but their feelings were in harmony with the old man and his affee- tion ate daughter. The interview was of the most affe acting nature: and the young men, though silent, we p't like children. Th e Captain then turned to the young hunters, and thus addressed them: "Gentlemen, to you I am indebted for the heart- felt happiness I this moment experience. You have brought to my soul a world of joy in returning to me this dear creature. It is not in my power to reward you pecuniarily for this great service which you have tendered me. Gold and' silver possess no merits to requite this act of kindness. The wealth of the world is but a 'poor remuneration; and' I cannot estimate this act of humanity, only by the standard of eternal happiness, which I pray the Great Spirit to confer upon you all. You have encountered and triumphed over the thousand dif- ficulties and perils which beset 'the lives of pio- neers-others would have grown weary and dis- couraged, and abandoned the enterprise as hope- less and reckless. But in you, I find all the ele- ments necessary for carrying out any undertaking, however seemingly impracticable. And here permit me tosay to you, that this act of kindness shall be remunerated." "Captain," exclaimed Philip, I thank you most affectionately for the distingiished consideration with which jyou so generously regard myompan- ions and myselff. You speak of remuneration, Sir, I aux alre aly 'remunerated LIhave been fully comperis ted for all the difficulties and. rangers through, wideh I have passed in performing. this duly. The gratification arising from the knoWl- edge of one's having rendered his fellow 'man a service when he nmst s tas in need' of it, is a bet- ter remuneration than all the riches of the world, With you sir, I too can rejoice, and with you too, I can weep." "Venerable sir," said Alfred, "I am happy to ex- press my thanks to you for your favorable opinion of myself'. This distinguished consideration isdully appreciated; and here. permit me toatsure.:you that in addition to what little I have alreadgedone to secure the'happiness of you and your daughter, I am willing to go upon any errand of mercy or humanity you may bepleased to.send ie." "Thee here, Mr. Alf, by the mother of Motheth, and that haintha thaying anything bad about.the gall-th,-I'll go with you--even tho far ath to the- thouth gate of the bottomleth pit, on thuch an er- rand." During the conversation Lilly had been seated by the-side of her father, now and then wiping the tears from her eyes,,as she listened to expres- sionsrof the high ;r ga rd :for her happiness mani- fested by her deliverers. Philip's mind as he lay down to rest, dwelt upon the young maiden; and strange thoughts were pass- ing 'through the mind; of Alfre4Bradky, whose memory dwelt upon the early reco1lectlons Af h Qie ud friends. Where. was he now,? It art of a dreary wilderne s, ifar from.thej oC's natiity. ew trang e.t49 of life- r1 of change end strngeents. 1e ad beeii Tr6n upon life'sgurrtyithou t dlaedge e his fortune would Jead--hn aso intewd WQ ds5 and at;tAtr moment was res95n g,n ot upn sqme isp4t and. 4guy~ ied,iugsote. gorggp In e, t. in the 4ark caverns of c d arth 1o m g av- Among Alfred's thought it m st ibe a9}e s were tohgsof the y q 9i9g wopnwhose eonal ;eams da oa dpp an ga'g4gn s d not an impro8sswon co h a .Jve;4 a had not entered his mind. His was' tfre'fecti 236 237I 1 page: 238-239[View Page 238-239] 23 IONEER 'Pa t7 toc hi, a i cm e rf, i tshw , i hwlI ;1,9 ffii.trenhan ting.{ She . " hy of ; a panionehip~ar ongt angels.,-No rand , T1lhp has g peln d his 1ife i Lei'r scu&e I. nyse.i would ik t °n.{thousand - such rlives.as2 rm I ? to-- res eu e.,h a 4fro'n the hands-of- savage 19xds.-Uow muoh d e , countenianteo resemble ers 1itt~ler Aim&s~-p ,oor rr1ii ot'ibtV she'd passed, -Io.suveerth";om- pyo* ry' devoted ' motijer ,: . . tWe havvesai ~Ain a°,thoughts filled'hisnAndhi.f:l.g-wer naonbly srage'' 14ha hemrd and rea&Qf brothers meeting brothers, and sisters meeting iserso 'hen I eas1 ! eXpected., C~~dtskebe this - i -glo i c ister ' ?=I=pofib". i' riot.ic e posslbeb ht.dotibtfnlrin th extre me,; ~i'viffA ere;' how "co ~ldth it faet now ,be made known. There coid ' bev row Thor ' rliabtc: M6i ioe"of the fc '-'adik;f 4onedt~ idea insf;11repGs td rbtus . rok'fto;-sayThe'le~tA t verydo jut;o q4,j. iase ttling hst houghV i~coiousness was soow shroude4;dre ~~~ f mJ" Y .s" I!"i_ oring dawned, ancd 6 ,ui littlear ty V e astirX6.". At, cos d1ation as? held,'ini 'hi ch 'was greed that ~hiiip and his l i aiiio0.7srWilid 1iliidiatI 1e .r fi4 /'yig ,1itfox tdi C c tiiirrPi" Ai a Philip ~'dk'frii b~ o~~t ~ fig~ri~ii"nd putting ~int d 4 t !}t'ehaii ofLilr idhr 1 i'XfmOy which it was bestowed upon the ill fated Kate, came fresh 'ain h~r iind.' Iin y ,mVP ' h dute hili Vp echdte grisiwhere '('7X ! ,_, r rs " ' ' '- -y rt ; rY : " e-Ir7 s,. ~ r -;1 ,- -'' r.- r' f G1 S% y f t P} s " ,' i r c ' a - t tr ' ''P } t T Prt 1 ; . 1 ! t r f f .. i , . :. i r i - ! 1 r 1 "rT r (N 1T.M l AS C E 1 . ) (JQL . PlflA ,Y tF S Fi" r l PAr k .N t' . v,, !f; " rrwr ~r'1r am r /rtt . y ' l'rI' Gi.i 1 ' t to. ra L ~ eer~ ide Whie C nddyig r thfostrnd rivaly atF tI4ortr Meig F- r ,r1' l ' 6 ' ' H; 'afW a~~flyi ~stheovted braiandre 6 the upBtd~ih ~W Qar-r)hi' ahan. ding strength rs nd.wremd "T .:CVII h" satd it r,'tthervey f yor ua IoniLrs, a- fxhifotei: n he:de ftt enra "Win h r; ri he ivrRasn,®aLee il appluded_benth e. qal bet of thea KiFg11You page: 240-241[View Page 240-241] 240 PIONEER LIFE. father; and for your valuable services. he will richly reward you, by driving the white rebels off your land restoring them to you. It is now our. intention to storm Fort Meigs, the Head Quarters of General Harrison, and in this undertaking your services are indispensably necessary. Youchave about one thousand warriors under your camihand, which you will please place in such positions, as are best adapted to their mode of fighting; and bid to remember that the standing orders of the seige are 'no quarters to the d -n rebels.' "Sir," replied the noble Chief, "I lift up my' hatchet only to save the lives of my people and protect my country ; and under this consideration I am ready to follow you to battle." "well said Proctor, "it is for you alone that the-King has sent his'subjects here. They come to help you regain your lands from these plundering white rebels," In the course of ten or twelve days after this conversation one afternoon as the forces of Gen. lJarrison were gathered together on parade before the: camp,: 'Bunty, Billy came running up to one' of the officers, exclaiming: "Thee. here, Mither officer," pointing his, finger towards two strangers on the opposite side of the river, "thee there's two thuthpithious looking fel- lowth thanding on the other aside of the river, ean't you give em as thuitable invitation to pay you a nearer vithet.". "Certainly my little, man,". said the officer ; ,and turning this n, bade them clear the battery, and lt'rthwith the engine was pointed towards thern, and the next moment the earth was seen flying about them in all directions. By the beard of ,Mahomet," exclaimed .the icer, "that was an admirable shot. See !.the devils are off like a hurricane-straight for an- ~ada." Happy it would have been for many a*.gallant hero, had that missile brought death to those two Chieftains, who were none others than Proctor, and Tecumseh: Some time after dark of the same night, three young Cnen entered Fort Meigs ith :te startling intelligence that a large body of British and Indians had landed their forces on the hill on the north side of the river, and were busily engaged in erecting their batteries preparatory to an attack the next morning. Morning came, revealing to. the General, the army of Proctor and Tecumseh on a commanding eminence on the opposite of the river ;the main part being stationed at the old English Fort, some distance below. On one bank of that turbid stream were.stationed the haughty legions. of Proctor, and his bloody allies, the merciless Indians; on the other was.the gallant Harrison and his hardy pioneers. 'Twas morning-a lovely May morning.. The golden sun was wheeling up his chariot..cf light above the tinted horizon. The mingled melodies of the woodland minstrels were floating upon ;the soft and balmy morning air, filling the forest with the most enchanting strain; little dreaming of. the horrible storm of war then gathering ,in deadly g1o6m over that garden vale of the Maumee. Hark 'tis the trump of war-=-the cannon's mighty roar. The siege has now commenced : and can- non answers to -threcaboming cannon's roar, wbjle the firm, solid earth seems to tremble under the mighty shock, for three successive days. "See! General," exlam ed one of .the. offers, "the Indians have crossed the river and are as- eendig 'the tops of the trees upon. the brow of yonder.hill." At this moment a message was received frpm Proctor, requesting th& surrender of the Frt. icth: 241 page: 242-243[View Page 242-243] ~N6l fHumvt~oiso toldd iese ngrtog Col. ~rkoPte.o th jdi oiti;;hutintotchPe baengd taking. On receiving Harrison's replyiihenti.. 44hdi{agn6inJiasorm ieii.eabg:ibsiervingisiding bhpt {b d4a ithyyj coual@Molun atoy+e M tthe 9drffdaiihlush hats end 4etwareni dh adftW'his ad iwda0 ad aigerous rap edadeAiaIs rya dtakedi Wifh.1 gea4egree Iff et ngdyrde soldiers.--The enemy comprehen rdthss y- enkpatrd1cdi netce directing heig,,nti'hot tAn61morkmen ) kbehbta nyanaor falfw 1tkhiirdf 4t1kug e ndw, e+f uhitkebdh* qps of our tale. The workmen had 'noiveefnjAgp- bgageda4indhi# Qp ai#Awlleihey4gP ggigj. -b 18amMAhV thenej sbteya R s 1wd 111 94hi hr pas agskehq eara t g e head- of a. woris p byuh dRm o I i fr d a" Tlhei'e ahbdy)lthy said1irl~yd'yfgit'h, Mar'ethadpIathoe ter tindwyingLJ pligdlyis = %4itnreenhTEstefu:5GodnegaImecMa ini4d h 46kithrget theh enietdA a 4jpige- de drgthall;.,.h. n Afgalit bbthr' b A a- M d $AB w elld ranish hies kin9# 9b dd~Mt Wiir gitoghshe an, cfdngidbdgpd in on% f tlhkvPte , jai ing au o an t - j1F odgr eith Tbhe °egepton qPdIfell spodtet bivdiien4wee, waitingitherQrriJixpjaipn Mehrhey4eupposed xal eatfstt sfff spr- " The ntfhibtcoiishr. heAb ijthi hdha tl lgaid- " t tI ath'nM 4tvtlio-h}Aonr pubewa'TM dnrtatfeel zne 'n e% ithome fretair, itui smedaytig zle nd* ive him thome' freth air," in~idso4aygg, If% d.f a t 1; ldi nllag4 4 Nehsing PTON ER .LTE'. 243 'from its socket to the no small astonishment, and infinite delight of his companions. On examination the shell was found to be filled with inflammable matter, which once ignited would have wrapped the whole building in one sheet of luri4 flame. This circumstance, it is said, lent wings to their shovels, and with the loss of some of their compan- ions the work was soon completed. On the night of the 4th of May, about 12 o'clock, a messenger arrived at Fort Meigs, bringing the welcome intelligence of the near arrival of General Clay,'with his brave Kentuckians-that he was within two hour's march of' the Fort.-Harrison had been daily expecting him, and on receiving this intelligence sent orders for him to land eight hundred of his men on the right bank, take, posses- sion of and spike their cannon, and then immedia- tely return to their boats and cross the river and seek protection in the Fort.. The remainder of his forces were to land on the left bank and fight their way to the Fort, while sorties were to be made from the garrison in aid of this operation. Col. Dudley being eldest in command, led the van. He effected the landing of his men without difficulty, and executed the orders of his General, after which he called upon his men to fly to the boats ; but they dis- obeyed his orders, and sent up a shout of triumph; and permitted themselves to be drawn in ambush by the Indians. General Harrison and some of his officers were standing upon the grand battery, and, seeing the danger into which the infatuated soldiers of Col. Dudley were plunging themselves, beckoned them to return ; but the soldiers supposing them to be returning the cheers, they reiterated their shouts of triumph.-Harrison seeing 'their reckless infatua, tion, cried out in tones of deepest anguish- S" They are lost!, they re lost! A toXsand 1 dol- FF. "0 page: 244-245[View Page 244-245] 244. PIONEEMtLIME lars to any man who will cross that river and in- form Col. Dudley of his danger." This was attempted, but before the gallant young men had reached the middle of the river, the Brif ish and Indians had cut off their retreat, and now the work cf death had commenced. They now saw their hopeless condition. The red hounds of hell came pouring round the terror stricken soldiers in overwhelming numbers, while their shouts and yells rent the forest with the most appalling din. The battle now commence ir -earnest, and hand to hand and face to face they fought and fell. The Americans were defeated and surrendered themselves prisoners of war. As their arms were taken from them, the mingled yells of that wood full of savages rose high above the cannon's roar, echoing through that wilderness, like the dismal shout of ten thous-. and devils in the gloomy caverns of perdition. They were lost ! The prisoners were given up to the tender mer- cies of the savages who after contlucting them to the old garrison, commenced the work of butchery, under the eyes, of the loathsome and detestable Procter.' The work of death had commenced, and the red current of life was soon flowing from the bodies of the mangled wretches. While this was going on, a raging thundering voice was heard in a distance, and the next mo- ment a bold and graceful chief reined his fiery steed in their midst, and dismounted near 'where two of his brethren were in the act of murdering a prison- er. He seized one by the throat, and the other by the breast, and with one powerful effort threw them to the ground. Then drawing his tomahawk and scalping knife, he ran between the prisoners and the Indians with the fury of a madman-. and dared any of the hundreds which surrounded him to at- tempt to murder 'another white prisoner. Then turning round he exclaimed : "Where is Gen'I Proctor ?" I PIONEER LIFE: 245 Proctor, who was standing at a short distance off conversing with an Indian Chief, exclaimed in a cowardly tone ; "Here I am." 'Then sir," replied the distinguished Chief,. " why don't you stop this inhuman butchery ?" "/Sir," replied this cowardly human brute, "your Indians cannot be controlled," * Begone then from my sight," retorted the noble hearted savage ; "You are not fit to command-go and put on petticoats." This cutting reproof stung Proctor to the heart, he bit his lips with rage, but had not the manhood to reply, and returning to his savage companion renewed the conversation ; "Captain Montour," said Proctor, "I shall look for you at your post at the- appointed time. The Indian bowed his assent, and the next moment put- ting spurs to his horse, he dashed off rapidly to- wards Fort Maiden. f f r 7 9 page: 246-247[View Page 246-247] CHAPTER XXXVII. CAPTAIN MONTOUR SURPRISED AT LILLY)S ESCAPE--ANOTHER ATTACK ON FORT MEIGS.. He sought in vain the maiden fair- His prize had gone-he knew not whore. Captain Montour, mentioned in the last chapter, was originally from Black Fork in Richland county.. He belonged to the Delawares at Greentown. This Indian was highly intellectual, and had graduated at Cannonsburgh college. He was a sharp, shrewd villian. On being made acquainted with' the his- tory of his race, he found that they had been great. ly imposed upon by the whites. This knowledge embittered.him against the whites, and he only waited an opportunity to direct his influence against them. The opportunity was offered in the last war with England. Some time during the year of 1811, Tecumseh paid him a visit at Greentown, and with the promise of being promoted to office he secured his services. Montour sought an interview with Captain Pipe, in hopes of securing his influence on the side of Tecumseh ; but the Captain treated his proposal with contempt, alleging as his reason for so doing the consideration of the fact that helhad I PIONEER LIFE. 247 signed the treaty at Greenville in 1795, at which time he had pledged his honor that he would,for- ever afterwards maintain his integrity. This enraged the haughty Chief, and he vowed vengeance. Hitherto Montour had been on term's of friendship with Captain Pipe, and had endeavor- ed to insinuate himself into the favor and esteem of his daughter Onishishsha. Mont our was a handsome and 'intelligent Indiat, and' Lilly had sbown him some respect, (but enter- tained no sentiments of love for him,) but on his attempt to dissuade the mind of her parent from in- tegrity, she became highly incensed against him, end abruptly left his company. Shortly afterwards Montour left Black Fork,, and threw himself under the protection of the British government in Canada, where he received the commission of captain. As soon as the war broke out, this perfidious vil- lian sought every opportunity to wreak his venge- ance on Captain Pipe, who had as he conceived, offered him a base insult. To attempt to take the life of the Captain he knew would not do, as it would call down upon him the vengeance of many who, though opposed to the American cause, Were nevertheless his firm friends, He had sought the hand of Lilly, but she had indignantly refused him; and he determined to wrest her from her father. by force. .For this pur- pose he engaged the service of the bloody Kanot- chy, and some others. Kapotchy was instructed to watch the movements of Captain Pipe, and com- municate the same to Montour. Accordingly, as soon as Kanotchy learned that Captain Pipe had determined, to remove to Cleveland, he sent Mon- tour the, intelligence, requesting him to meet him on the bank of the Lake near Cleveland. Kanotchy and his accomplices followed the Capt. ,and, his daughter to Cleveland, and on'tly following evening found Lilly alone as she was seated upon h't i i page: 248-249[View Page 248-249] PIONEER LIFE: the bank of the Lake, and approaching her, seized her in his arms and bore her off to Montour, who having all things in readiness, hastened away with her to Malden, where she was found by Philip and his companions. Kanotchy with his companions im- mediately returned to Black Fork'in order to elude suspicion, where we have found him engaged after- wards in the outrages committed in that region. On arrival .at Fort Malden, after the first siege of Fort Meigs, Montour was no little surprised on finding that his intended victim had escaped. She was missing. Th made strict inquiry as to her dis- appearance, but could gain no information respect- ing her elopement, and he almost came to the con- clusion that some invisible agent had aided her in escaping, as she had repeatedly told him that un- seen guardians were daily attending her footsteps, and that the Great Spirit to whom she had com- mitted her entire being would some day visit him and all the others concerned in her abduction with condign punishment. Montour spent the greater part of the day in searching for information respecting Lilly, but all to no purpose. At length he thought of the three prisoners, who a few weeks previous had been taken, into the garrison, and on enquiry, he found that they too, were among the missing. He further ascertained that two female Indians had passed by these prisoners, as they were seated on the shore of the stream, but could not ascertain their names. Taking these things into, consideration, the dis- appointed and outwitted Chief rightly inferred that they had been sent in search of the girl, and had carried their scheme into successful operation. Montour finding that he had been outwitted by- the whites became more deeply exasperated, and swearing vengeance upon every white man, he again crossed the river, and at the appointed time called uiyow Gen'l Proctor, and informed him of what 248 J 1 i l ' 249 had transpired in the Fort since they had left, and sgnified his willingness to hazard his life in any enterprise which promised th'e destruction of every. American rebel. "Well," said Proctor, "I have concluded to re new the siege of Fort Meigs.. Calm and deliberate consideration has induced me to believe that a sec- ond attempt will be successful. But on calling a council of war it was agreed not to commence the attack again until they had collected a sufficient force to take the Fort by storm. But before re- treating to Malden, Proctor made another demand on General Harrison to surrender. But Harrison admonished the cowardly butcherer not to repeat it, upon which Proctor withdrew his forces to Maiden, and after remaining there a.few days e- turned; and on the 22d day of May made another attack, but met with no better success than before, and again retreated in confusion, covered with dis- grace, to his Head Quarters, where he meditated an attack upon Fort Stephenson, on the Sandusky. "In a few days after the second seige .of 'Fort Meigs, Philip and his companions 'paid another visit to the cave of Captain Pipe, for, the purpose of persuading him to leave the cavern and 'take refuge in Fort Meigs. But the Captain declined, and gave as his reason the uncertainty of war, and in case of surrender or'capture, his daughter would meet with no mercy from the hands of her savage foes. He felt entire safety where he was,' as the cavern was unknown. "But go," said he, ".fight for and .defend your brethren, and should you fall in defending them, your death will be the more gloriou. "Oh father !", exclaimed his daughter with 'ears in her eyes, "he must not die." " My God, Mitheth Lilly," said Billy, ;" dont think 'of the liketh; you couldn't kill lMatier PtO EE& LYFE" page: 250-251[View Page 250-251] Philip, no how. If he wath to be thot, he wouldn't thtay that long enough to thay from you ten min- uth.~Darn his picturth, if he would." "Pshaw Billy," replied Alfred, "you're jesting: Philip's visits here are on business relating exclusi- vely to the father." "Mebby tho," said Billy;.."well, if thath the cathe,,I do athure you, it muth be moth thunderen urgent, for when he tharth to come, he putteth ahead like a thunder gutht." At this juncture Alfred could no longer restrain his " risibilities," and giving vent to his f ellings in- dulgecd in a paroxysm of hearty laughter. Come, come Billy," said Philip, "none of your nonsense ; your getting overly romantic since you made your last will and testament to your fair victress on the arena at the village of Wapakon- neta." As soon as Philip had finished his reply to Billy, he proceeded to give the old man and his daughter an account of the siege and affairs at Fort Meigs, and after remaining a day or, two with the Chief- tan, he and his companions again set out for the Fort;'for' the purpose of securing position in the army in which they might be the most servicable to their country. Some few days previous to the attack upon Fort Stephenson, Philip and his companions set out on a reconnoitering expedition with the in- tention of visiting Major Croghan at Fort Stepen- son. The young men directed their steps to- wards the Lake shore, about twenty' miles from the Fort. But owing, to the numerous swamps and the darkness of the night they missed their way, and wandering in the woods, suddenly c;ame upon a party of Indians seated around their camp- ire, apparently in the greatest glee, making mer- . Vomar L1Fr. 25.1 iy over their evening meal. There were, three of them in company. * Getting within shooting dis- tance, they fired, and the next moment the savages were writhing in the throes of death, *One of these was named Sacamanac, already spoken of in a preceding note Billy recognized him, having seen him with two others enter the village, with several white scalps into which Billy had been taken prisoner. Thuagperished another of the Richiand county scourges. GG 260 ?faNVEIR LYVV . page: 252-253[View Page 252-253] CHAPTER XXXVIII. G&EN. HARRISON INVADING CANADA-DEATH OF TEOUMSEH. While clouds of sulphur compass then around The dead and dying strew the goryground, The day is lost, some in confusion fly, Some stand their ground and resolutely die. September the tenth, 1813, is a day ever memo- rable in the annals of American history. Two hos- tile armies were stationed on the opposite shores of the Lake, awaiting the result of the battle in dread- fu'l suspense. The battle was fought midway be tween those two armies, on Lake Erie, a few miles distant from the Ottawa line, between Commodore Perry, commander of the American fleet and. Com- modore 3arclay of the British fleet. At fifteen minutes past eleven o'clock the sound of the war bugle was heard stealing over the waters of that tranquil lake from the Detroit, the enemies head- most ship, ad the next moment loud and deafning cheers from 11 the crews rose in mid air, followed by the more appalling cannon's roar. The battle had commenced, and for three dreadful hours were the waters of that beautiful lake shaken, by the storm of battle. 'Tis over. The Americans are victorious, and the thunders of the battle are hush- PIONEER LIFE. 253 ed in silence, save the dying moans of the mangled warriors strewn upon the decks. 'T was four o'clock, when the gallant Perry, fold- ing up a piece of paper placed it into the hands,of a messenger, who leaving the scene of bloodshed, sped his way to Gen. Harrison and placed in his hands the message from Perry. Hastily tearing it open the General read aloud, while a breathless anxiety rested on the minds of his officers and soldiers: GENERAL HARR1SN-Sia: We have met the enemy and they are ours. 0. H. PRaRY. On, hearing this welcome intelligence, one long and loud shout of "long live the gallant Perry," rose high above the forest trees around Fort Meigs. This brilliant victory inspired the American General with the most sanguine expectations of the full completion of all the contempleted objects of the expedition, and he accordingly-made, prepa- rations to strike the decisive blow, by invading Canada. - Accordingly the most energetic preparations were put in- operation, and on the morning of Sep- tember the 27th, the whole army, artillry, ih- tary stores, provisions, and troops Were ready for embarkation. Before starting General Harrison addressed his army. "Fellow soldiers, said he, "there is a future in the tide of war, when conducted in the=light ofiself defence. Oi soil has been invaded by hIri:les, ty's soldiers--they have; innumerousingtaticescdes- poiledathehomes of our brethreri arld miurderd ou defenceless citisens,*plundering and destilini theni6f their homes aid property. These~otiag mnst be avenged. memberr the rive Raiininb reammr it-oily Whilkt victor is suspedk - page: 254-255[View Page 254-255] 254 PIONEER LIPE. revenge of a soldier cannot be gratified on a fallen enemy." . - ." Towards sundown of the same day, on the site of Maiden, which they found in ruins, the army had landed in high spirits; but the enemy had aband- oned their strong hold, and retreated to Sandwich, after dismantling Malden, burning the barracks and navy yard, and stripping the adjacent country of hordes and cattle. As Philip once more stood upon the site.of Mal- den, the recollection of Lilly came fresh into his mind. How different the appearance now. When. here before, it presented a busy scene of active life, where groups of British and Indians were seen engaged in making mirthfulness and sport. Here, too, his eyes first rested upon Lilly after a long and painful absence-here on this field of ruins--even where he now stands he had experienced emotions of happiness, inexpressibly exquisite. But now Lilly was secure in the care of her father, while her captors and enemies were flying fugitives. Proctor and Tecumsels and their pretty minion, Montour, with his cowardly fellows were retreating up the Thames before their pursuers. ,The troops of Harrison had advanced within three miles of the Moravian town, within one mile of the enemy. On he 5th: they were discovered in a skillfully chosen position. A narrow strip of dry land flank.. ed by the river Thames lay on their left, and a. swamp on their right. This position was occupied by the regular :infantry arid artillery, while on the right k lay Teeumseh and.his followers, on the' east margin of the swamp. The position of the enemy was the most judicious and advantageous; bt, Proctor, through eror, had formed- isy ipfan- try in pen order.-earrison immediately discover- ed'1aiterror, and he directed Colonel Johnsond 1t desh through the enemy's line in column, knowing, I 1'Ii ER LIFE. 255 that the troops disposed in such order as Proptor had made, could not resist the charge of mounted men. At the coniiand of their gallant leader, the mounted men comufrienced the charge. Behold with what impetuosity hey rush upon the charging squadrons-even up to the, conne -i mouth, and the flashing musketry, blazing 'forth their fires of death-the melee of". horses- and riders mingled with the roar of artillery, and the shouts of infuria ted combattants, rushing upon each other, changed that hitherto , silent forest into a scene of excitement and daring and horror that made many a heart turn cold. Next came the piles of 'dead and dying, whose pitiful groans, re- vealed a world of woe in their dying agonies. The hiovement was .successful,--.and that firm, solid earth rooted line was broken, and piles of mangled .human flesh lay strewn: over the earth. Upon the left the contest raged with, most despe- rate and appalling severity. There stood the exasperated savages unwilling to yield the ground, while the cowardly Procter had fled the field leaving. Tecumseh, and his, war- *riors unprotected. They seemed.dtermined to conqueror die. Brave fellows-! hehe tey stood animated by their gallant leader, pouring d h and destruction upon their white, assailants, while around 'themlining men fell, at every disclrges Tecumseh's voice is' the den of battle animating his men to stand their ground-but the fire of their enemies was growing too warm. - His warriors were falling, around him-and he saw the tide 'of battle' rollingagainst him. " To, the: woods-to, the woods," shouted the ir brave and daring leader; and the next moment the Indians were seen flying across the hills to seek shelter in a piece of woods on the left, fol- lowed by the Americans. Here Tecumseh made page: 256-257[View Page 256-257] 256 PIoNEa LIfE, one more desperate effort. A considerable body of Indians had collected here, and the struggle be- cams desperate, and for a'few moments the victory seemed doubtful. Heie'again were seen flaunting .banners and gaudy plumes waving and tossing in the air, while the rattle of drdms, shouts of war mingled with the roar of musketry; iaid above the heads of the ex- abperated belliggerents, rose dense volumes of black, sulphurousJ-smoke curling in heavy festoons among the forest trees. The contest grows'warmer still, and for a moment the field seems to be lost. But no !--behold yonder moving cloud of advancing wrriors--the weary eyes of Tecumseh gaze with the most intense interest upon those moving ob- jects. "Indians, Indians," shouted the brave and ex- cited Colonel, "steady nien, steady-all now de- pends upori your valor." Onward canie' the advancing band, with the speec and eiergyof the rushing tempest and in a few moments another voice rent the air, exclaiming.: "'Tigthe gallent Beaver-courage men he comes to joinyour anks," and ere the shout of joy lad_ died' away the gallant Chief threw himself into the tide of battliwith the ocean's mighty surge. 'Teetimeh 'ship fate, and calling upon his war- rio 'bid them stand and die with their faces to- wd'ds their enemy rather' than desert the ground, anda iithe act of animating his noble'warriois, ball pierced his body and he fell to rise no more. The kdias ,no' longer heating his' voice fled the, fieldin confusion. Thebattle isended and the field is left n posses- sion of the' victorious Americans. The battle is over and the two armies' have patted to' tV nct more. I 1I: CHAPTER XXXiX. DEATH oF CAPT. MONTOUTR-:-PILIP VISITS CAPT. PIPE. But merciful heavens! what a soul sickening picture lay before the victors -.all around are piles of mangled human beings-some dead and spne dying, while the ground, (strewn with the imple- ments of war) is drinking up the warm current of life. Philip and his companions had been in the heat of the battle, and strange to tell, had passe& though it all unhurt. On several occasions they had nar- rowly escaped, but the demon of war had passed them by. Gazing upon the mangledbodies of friends and' foes as they lay in pTromiscuous ples besmarel withblood and powder, a sickening ,senstigncarme oyer the soul of 'the tender heartdAlfrgd, apa he wept. "Philip, said he, as they sat side ky sigi corp- p ny with Byfly, " watis undouptglygsmosVdlgart- rending scourge-its effects are, airgertable aii perniious beyond all humgn edlguapiogI. gwe follo its course up through ai eJ agesnoa h wold, ieshali' find its prime object to have been , j T t t, page: 258-259[View Page 258-259] 258 -htorn ERYE. the elevation of military Chieftains, into noteriety over the destruction of the human family. Look at ,.e mad expedition of Xerxes against the Gre- cians-the ambition of Alexander and his succes- sors-the bloody contests between Rome and Car- thage, called the Paunic wars-- the mad expeditious of Csar and Pompey-the heart-rending scenes of human suffering produced throughout Asia and Africa by Mahomet, and the ferocious and hellish butchers of the Christian nations by the devilish Turks- I say when we call to mind all these, with the many horrible and bloody butcheries of modern times, in which innumerable cities, towns and vile lageshave been laid waste-provinces and empires overturned, and niisery and suffering entailed upon countless thousands of the human race-we must unequivocally pronounce war the most appaling scourge which can befall any people or nation." "Alfred," repliedPhilip," I am fully pursuaded of the fruth of your remarks. But wars and rumors of wars pvill exist, be they right or wrong, as long as the principle of wrong remains in the human heart. With you I have often deplored with all the feelings of humanity, this mammoth evil. But you or 'I ca not remedy 'it. We find it existing and atteiptiing the destruction of our rights, and' true t. the instiit "of self-preservation we are prompted to defend outprivileges." "Thee here ge tlemen," said Billy, who had his- listened "verY attentively to the desertation of- Alfred and Philip, "thee here, let me thpeak my thetimenth of til h important question. I am for wacr dod;blatht me ifI ain't, and thereth no uthe of denying theFfact. I- came here for.the purpothe of fig ting, and hangme for a traitor: if I don't car ry out prinif1tfl to all inteuth and purpotheths I'l flht ePe thing tha theth me mad except a wonian ad' a jikdak,%ndi dod blatht, my buttotith if 'l ~re' a' ml froni theth tgo a.rinath i "Brilly's the chump." replied Philip, "he hates any act that, would render either his moral or physical nature obnoxious to society." "I underthand yer," replied Billy, and wduld thay that I'm obliged to yer, for the compliment.'' The young men, who had been seated upon -the trunk of a tree, arose, and passing some distance along the woods suddenly came upon the body of a wounded Indian. He had fell wounded in the ac- tion, aid dragging himself short 'distance, rolled himself into a depression of earth made by the up- heaval of a tree. Here lay the poor fellow, suffer- ing under several flesh wounds.-On seeing our heroes he cast upon them a pitiful look, and thus addressed them in good plain english: "Gentlemen, I am dying. My -span of life is at its close. This beautiful world will sqoi be hid from me forever. 1'Yhave fallen in lightning for the plundered and despoil rights of the red man. I am an Indian by birth, and an Indian in feeling. In the early settlement of this country by the whites the red man saw not what was to befall his race, and he permitted him to settle among us. We called him brother. But our fathers have been de- ceived'; and we have been treated worse than the brute creation. The earth was our mother and upon her lap we reposed ; rude wigwams sheltered us, and' satisfying our hunger and thirst we lay down and slept, without iear or molestation, in our forest home In these homes our fathers were hap- py. But ' the avaricious disposition of the white man envie us our happiness, and 'sought. our deg- traction. We have been driven from river to river and from laid to"land, and to-day you have follow. ed 'us into" this wild forest with- your weapons of death, 6ne of which hasiade me whit you now see me; but I am fit sinkgaway-my asn issearly set-."yoti#11 return to your homes-to your friends and relations, I shall return to the earth from TT 11 259 PTOi499R L1. page: 260-261[View Page 260-261] 260 ' 1PYONEERU LI 1. IZtELF.26 whence t came. One word with you before 1 leave. .On the Black Fork of Mohican lied the noted Captain Pipe,tonce my particular friend. He has a beautiful daughter-I loved her ; she refused my hand-I managed to steal her from her father- again I proffered her my hand---but she scornfully refused it-I threatened her with violence, but she, defied all my threats and called upsen the curses of heaven to rest upon me--that prayer was like a' poisonous shalt sunken into my heart, and for a moment I trembled under her solemn denunciation and indignant frown,-Finding I could not gain her consent to wed me,'I left her presence, hoping to conquer her' at another period. On returning 1 found her gone ; this enraged me, and reckless off of consequence I threw myself into'battle, determin- ed to glut my vengeance on the white -race, from whom her father and herself had sought protege' tion. It, may be, you may chance to see her or her father-nay, I would say, you would confer upon your dying enemy one favor, (though undeserving of it,) by' sending to hinm who is now in Cleveland, if yet living, my dying request for him and his' in- sulted daughter to pardon me. This act alone is all that niow troubles me. In fighting you'and your race I have done my duty, but in tearing the young. lady from the protection of" her aged father to whom she is bound by the closest ties of affection, I have outraged the principles of a gentleman." Philip was much moved at', this confession of' Montour, for 'twas he who spoke, and taking him" by his hand, besmeared wit blood, he raised hun off the ;ground, in order that he might gather some. leaves under his body and- head.-Then addressing him in the language of tenderness he said- - 4" Siry u shalt"die with knowledge of being pardoned, I am acquainted with Caytain Pipe i t 'A and his daughter.-- My name is Seymour, and my residence formerly was on the Black Fork, near Greentown, where my father's family were all murdered, save myself by your brethren--like yog I vowed revenge--have sought and obtained it, antL have the satisfaction of knowing that their murder- ers met their just reward.-Like you sir, I have thrown inyself into the midst of danger and excite- ment, almost regardless of consequences. I sir, am one of the deliverers of that young woman of whom you speak, and these are my.com- panions m the iunder-taking. We have traversed the forests of Ohio in all directions in search of her; we found her in the garrison of Malden, and she is now happy under the protection of her fther ; and now sir, I want you to understand that you are forgiven. I speak what I kiiow-and if Onishishsha were here she would lay her hand upon your dying head, and say to you as her Divine Master said'to his murderers, "Father forgive him," for Onishishsha is a christian. 4iTis enough," said the dying Indian, "my breath grows short-it comes heavily on-darkness is gathering around mie--my eyes are growing dim-. the'objects of earth are receding from my sight-I! am going-farew " T "Its all over with -him,' said Philip, whose eyes wore.dimmed with tears,; "poor fellow! he's gone to join the company of his gallant comrades, and his noble hearted commander, who this day have bid,. their forest homes adieu forever." "Poor, fellow !' said Alfred, whose heart during this melancholy interview, was deeply touched by the Indian's melting pathos. '"Poor fellow !' re- peated he, "after all I cannot help mourning his untimely fate-what a noble looking young war' nrior--so much unlike his brethren-his language, how beautiful, and his enunciation, even under the pangs of death, how soft and clear. But his days xoivr i a, zi r. 261 page: 262-263[View Page 262-263] 262 ?*IONThER LIFEI. on earth are numbered, and hissprit bas one to seek its rest." Beyond the cloud capped hcavcns In verdant groves, or winding vales, or grassy plain-the red man's Happy hunting ground." Well, well, said Billy, who during this sorrow- ful scene, had sat a sa silent spectator, and in whose bosom also, the fires of compassion had been kind- led-" I cannot but feel thorry too; after all I think you did right in thpeaking kindly to th is Inthun." "Yes Billy," said Alfred, "we must always re- member the language. of our great commander liar- rison, "that the revenge of a soldier cannot be grati- fled on a: fallen enemy. Acts of kindness' under such circumstances is the noblest revenge, as they leave no unpleasant feelings behind them." Thus ended the conversation, and the young heroes again joined the soldiers in the camp where the officers were making preparations to bury the dead. The day after the battle the American troops took possession of the Moravian towns where they found large quantities of such provisions'as they stood in need of. Among-the trophies of this battle were six brass field pieces, surrendered by Hull, on two of which was the uotto-" surrendered by Burgoyne at Sara- toga." The villages were found entirely desolated,. and so panic struck were some of the squaws that they threw their children into the river, to prevent them. froi being butchered by the Amerians. For the reason that the inhabitants of these towns had beerloet active, in conmitting depredations igon the frontier settlements, the soldiers reduced them to ashes before leaving them. This jrilliant- victory, in which Tecumseh was slaing~put a cheek uipon the influence of the British over theindianis and shortly -after Harrison's rea I 263 turn to Detroit, the Ottawas, Chippewas, Pottawo- tomies, Miamis and Kickapoos proffered their ser- vices to the United States, offering their women and children as hostages. A few days after this battle, Philip and his com- panions proceeded down the river Raisin, on their way to the cavern of Captain Pipe, where he safely arrived, without much difficulty, just as the shades of evening were gathering over the forest. I r3. t~ r3 3, 1 .3 3. [~1" I' ?Io 1EER LtF . page: 264-265[View Page 264-265] 1' CHAPTER XXXX. MEETTING WITH JOHNNY APPLESEED. "Thoy met again where Tolls the flood 01 waters down Sandusky's shore." Immediately after the bloody battle of the Thames, our heroes returned to the cave of Captain Pipe, where they were joyfully received.by the old Indian and his daughter. The old man manifested much joy on hearing of the brilliant victories of the American army, and expressed it as his opinion that in the fall of the notorious Tecumseh, fell the hopes and expectations of the British arms in the west. And such was really the fact; On his return from the battle of the Thames, General Harrison was met at Detroit by a delega- tion of Indians, consisting of Ottawas, Chippewas. Pottawatamies, Miamies and Kickapoos, begging for a suspension of hostilities. They agreed to take up the same tomahawk with the Americans anid strike all who were or might be enemies of the United States, and in order to prove their sin- . I r f s PIONEER LIE. cerity they offered their women and' children as hostages. From this period till the final close of the *war, those Indians faithfully supported the American cause, with as much ardor and zeal as they. ad previously opposed it. The consternation which had spread over te west at the. commencement of the war, was now gradually subsiding. Indian depradations re less frequent, and the terror stricken-inhabitaints were seen leaving .the Forts. and Block oue , in order to re-commence their farming operations. But while a partial peace was smiling=oivr }the North-West, the demon of :war,,was rollihg hi chariot of death ovgr other partsof the eoutntry, particularly along the Lake;and Sea coast. Our heroes, after -their return from the Thames, had made arrangements, for , joiningthe forces ut der Gen, Scott,,b finding that, the arny had in- creased and that there w's -fo- lack, of soldiers, they changed their opinion, and; concluded to 'spend the winter with the Captain and 'his daughter. The cave of Captain Pipe, as already noticed was situated in a most delightful hunting country. It was krown to but few, and those hardly evrtisit. ed it, and .consequently, it was well calculated as a safe retreat from marauding bruds of tIdialts It was therefore agreed upon thatthis cave shouId be their' head quarters during the winter, should they spend -i in the exciting pleasures of the chase. r t ., a" Accordingly, in. a ferdays after 'their turn from the war, they had made every arrangement necessary for the winter's hunting excursiom. It was a beautiful morning eyrds the close:of October, when our'young lwroes efthncyvtf Capt. Pipe 'for ther fir tour: among the fre jungles. ' On the third eveniing after dtarting they nanp 265 page: 266-267[View Page 266-267] 266 - PloN1EEa LIPS: ed on the banks of a beautiful clear running stream, ae oa the principal tributaries of the Sandusky. he.sitwatidn of the campwas, most beautiful one. around wbre pictured-in liing characters, the most enchanting loveliness.' having constructed themelyes agrudeheler,: they kindled a fire, and aer partapigof some food,' entered into conversa- tion, the pa ticulars of which it 'is' not necessary heretq .late. Dpiing this bonversation, our heroes"were alarm- ed bytloe su4den appearance of a solitarysingular- Iygclad animlhaving the conf'ormation of a man, who :u ticedghadamade his'way into -their camp. The snrpr4e wayud1en and unhooked for, and the creature wasost bhantaistcaly dressed. He was in its abate feet,s'which We' black within mud -his ptdaledx remiities,'ee at least'eighten inches Eoo long1 for s breoh-.°e a ound'his body hiung a loosevgarment,*1ad' out' of a coffeesacka having a la for.I his head,-and'ofre fot each arm. Dangling aroul i s shoulders ws- the tail of a fox 'whose p7 (' red a- covering for hishead. Such wa' the app ea rnee of this singu lahuman creature On s g=ghimm/Billy sprang behind a tree, eelaiming: "Th" g jb;afsht hith ugly picturth, if+' thith haint the bfohtth'effget out 'of 'hith road or by gi g 1ou thmeill thulphtr fore two thecondth." ' ath next moment' 'the mystery was solved, and1bforeaheni stood the eccentric and good na- tured Johnny Appleseed. "Mr. Chapman. exclaimed the astonished Pilip, t tjwename'of Heaven lMrChamand ihocamie you here?' ' Butbefere Joh ny iould answer Philip, Eunty Billy had prifg from behind thetree, nd cltsic ipg-b hhiy byTfle hdexclaile : "Ithe badly beat Mr, ~apan, cont1ernyer. I withthure~ yet sath the devil himself. Your I 267 1 i thomewhat more thanged in yer lQokth than uth- ual." At this moment Alfred came up to Philip, whereupon he introduced Johnny to his friend, who had stood gazing in mute astonishment upon this odd specimen of human nature. After the joy and excitement produced by the appearance of Johnny had subsided, 'the friends gathered around the camp fire, when Johnny rela- .ted the history of his adventures since he had left his friends on the Black Fork. "Gentlemen," said Johnny, in commencing the narration of history, "1I am thankful to the Great Giver of ever good and perfect gift, that we have been spared to see each other's faces once more. But since we last met together, our lives have been crowded with sorrow and disappointment. We have been made to drink of the bitter cup of affig- tiori. You Mr. Seymour, have undergone oneof the most severe trials that can come within the experience of human life. In one short hour you were made a homeless and friendless stranger. On hearing of the outrage on Black Fork I repair- ed thither imraediately-I was in Mt. Vernon at 'the time the murder of your friends' occurred. The news of this transaction produced a' high state of excitement among the whites. Spies were sent out in all directions to watch, the movements of the savages. On reaching the settlement, I found every cabin tenantless, and on calling at the Block House at Beam's Mill, I found that most of the families had taken refuge there I made inquiry concerning you and Billy, but no one could give me any satise factory account of you after .the burgl of your 'friends ; no one. had seen you since. t then 'let the-Block House and repaired to the scene of the murder, with feelings of most bitter anguish; and as I gazed upon your father's cabin, (where but a' few weeks~ ago all was peace -andI happiness) and PIONEVF LLFFV page: 268-269[View Page 268-269] PIONEER L1PE. saw the work of the .destroyer, I felt more deeply th ndver the solemn truth that all that's mortal mst decay Ab, sir, to me that cabin looked de- s61te andf dreary-its walls were silent as the grave ; and with the exception of yourself its once happy inmtes were now resting in peace under thegreen sod that lines the banks of the rippling aties, along which their mangled remains were degdsitede Ah ! sirs,'as I gazed upon that sacred spot, I remembered that the spirit of at least one of the silent sleepers there was feasting -upon the rich-manna of heaven--and though I wept over the grge of myyoung disciple, yet I rejoiced to know that her. sufferings were forever past, and that she wold be, a star in my crown of glory in the spiritaland.: .After spendinga few hours here, I directed my way to Mansfield, nd on arriving there I found'the inhabitantsm'ina high state of excitement concerning tke outrage on Black: Fork. Orders were given to shoot every straggling Indian found in the woods. I zeained a, few days in the Block House at Mans-, fiand then returned to Mt. Vernon where I spent the winter. On the return of Spring I visited my n series wpich lay scattered along the different'tri- butries of the Mohicain. Having bestowed upon thern the requisite attention, -[resolved to open up, or extend my sphere of usefulness. Accordingly I found my way to this region of Ohio, where I have hkeenfor several months past planting nurse' ries. As U lay in camp a few hundred yards up thi stream I saw the light of your camp-fire ; and wishiungto know who you were L came down the stream, under cover of darkness, and recognizing your voice, :entered your camp, taking you by surprise.', "Yes, aund by hokey," said Philip, " the surprise was'. ost complete." 'Well,"mpid Johnny, "have you ever heard any- thing of our friend Captaig Pipe ?" 4 268 S j 269 "Heard from him ?" ejaculated Philip. "Cer- tainly-l left his residence but a few days ago!" "Ah ! indeed," said Johnny," "then he is in Cleveland yet." '"No, Mr. Chapman, not there. Let me think--1 believe you have not heard of the deep affliition through which the old man was called to pass after his arrival in Cleveland." " No, sir," replied Johnny "has any misfortune befallen him ?" "Yes, Mr. Chapman, replied Philip, and then re- lated to him the particulars of' Lilly's abduction, and her rescue from the garrison at Ft. "Malden., "Poor child !" said Johnny, "I will see her 'im- mediately. I will visit her once more, and . ask the protection of the Great Spirit to be thrown around her." " Such a visit," replied Philip "would indeed, be most cheering to both the - Captain and Lilly. They often speak of you, and wonder where you are, and what' you are doing. They had almost come to the conclusion that you had been murder- ed by some of the sav:res." " Well," .said JoLnny, "we will lay down and take our rest, and in the morning we will return to the cave ; and thus ended the conversation for the present, and the little company lay down to seep. Morning came, but before the golden sun had lit up the dark forest, the company were on their way to the cavern, which they safely reached the next day about nightfall. On entering' it, the first object that met his gaze was his young disciple Lilly. Philip and his com- panions- had remained outside, until Johnny had surprised the Captain and his daughter, after which, and just in time to witness the manifestations of joy, they also entered. "Mr. Chapman !" exclaimed the young maiden, PIONS. LIFE page: 270-271[View Page 270-271] 270 r-oHEER LIFE. "God bless the dear child," replied Johnny, at the same time grasping her delicate hand in his. "God bless the dear child." repeated he, with tears in his eyes; and for a moment he stood gazing re- verently upon the lovely young creature. ,Capt. Pipe, who was reclining upon his pallet of skins in another department, on hearing Lilly men- tion the name of Mr. Chapman, sprang to his feet and the next moment stood before his friend. "Mr. Chapman," exclaimed the Chieftain, "you are welcome here." "Captain," replied Johnny, "we meet at this time under singular circumstances. But the ways of Providence are truly wonderful, and in many instances, incomprehensible to us short sighted creatures. Since we last met, you indeed have met with much sorrow ; but I am rejoiced to know that you are now comforted. 1 CHAPTER XXXXI. CAPT. PIPES INTERVIEW WITH JOHNNY APPLESEED--DISCLOs URES RESPECTING LILLY'S ORIGIN-ITS EFFECTS UPON THE MIND OF ALFRED. But it is not necessary to tax the reader's patien- ce with a recital of the conversation which passed between the members of that happy circle on.that interesting occasion. Suffice it to say, that their conversation related principally to the happy scenes of other days. On the next morning Cap. Pipe and Johnny re- tired some distance from the cave, and seating themselves upon the ,trunk of i fallen Iree, com- menced a low yet earnest conversation, "Mr. Chap. man," said the Captian," you are aware, I suppose, that Lilly and, Mr. Seyxnour, have formed an at- tachmnent for each other :-and I suppose from what Lilly has said.to me, will be married in a few days. Well I have taken this occasion to hold ' :private interview with you" respecting the origin of her,. whom most people suppose to be my real daughter Youtand Mr. Seymour have long since been aware f i f 5 page: 272-273[View Page 272-273] PIoNEEa LIFE. that she is not my real daughter. Sir," continued the Chieftain, Lilly is, the real sister of the com- panion of Mr. Seymour, young Bradley? "Impossible !" exclaimed Johnny in much as- tonishment, "Impossible" continue he, looking full into. the Captains face, unable to give credence to his words-" By no means," replied the Captain, "it is even so, Lilly Pipe is none other than Anne Bradley, the sister of Alfred Bradley now in the cavern." "Captain," replied Johnny," I beg your pardon, for the insult offered you in discrediting your word, but you really astonish me: yet, in this I learn another lesson of God's goodness to his dear creatures-How strange are the ways of Providen- ce-At this moment Alfred is talking to her, whom he supposes to be now in the Spirit world. God in his goodness has brought them together, yet they know it not, and so saying Johnny relapsed into silence, overwhelmed by his feelings; and had the reader been standing by on this occasion, he would have seen tears of joy rolling down the sunburnt, and weather beaten cheeks of that tender hearted child of nature. 1Mr. chapman," replied. the Chieftain-you weep--but your tears are those of joy. Listen and I will tell you now-" The next year after the treaty at Greenville (17,) a, party of whites landed at the mouth of Conneaut Creek about the middle of Summer,a lovelier place was nowhere to be. found. After re- maiing here for a while they left. A few families however; remained over minter there, did not be- long to the party which first landed,-but emigrated here in the fall. One of these was the family of Mr.1Bradley. At thig time Black Ioof and myselfwere on a 'isit i lthisregion,Vand on paying by this ,locality fogd' it settli4 wigyhsevgrali he fmes The 272 273 appeared cheerful and happy, though in distitute circumstances. We remained with them oer night. The next morning we started home. On entering the woods about a half' mile from the cabins we came upon two white children who had, as usual wandered some distance up the stream to play. They had on this occasion, however, wandered far- ther way from their cabins than was usual-and had become bewildered. We rode up to them, and found that they were lost, we asked them if they wanted to go home; the elder replied, yes, I then. took up the smaller one on my horse while Black Hoof took the elder. Poor creatures, they sobbed and cried fit to break their little hearts, we pitied them, and were about turning back to take them to their homes, when Black Hoof' urged that we should carry them home with us and'adopt them in our families. The suggestion was agreed to, and we departed with our prisoners : and in due time arrived. at our villages-Black Hoof adopted his into his family, and I named mine Onishishska and adopted her into my family. She was afterwards called Lilly as you have heard, Lilly at the time of her capture was just beginning to talk, from which circumstances I judged she was About three Sum- mers old-her companion was some older, as was apparent from her size and speech.' After a few weeks Lilly became reconciled to her lot,, and grew cheerful and merry. She was handsome, and I loved' her because she was so playful and kind. As she grew older she became more attractive, and learned to love me with the fondness of a child. Igave heriall the iiistfuction in my power, as you have been informed And now, I deem it my 'duty to give her' up into the care of her lover end' brother, and attone in some measure for the wrong which I have done her .relations. ilere the old man busied his face in his hanida I of L Et UPIR " page: 274-275[View Page 274-275] 2714 PoNEE LIFE. and remained silent for a moinent. It was evident his feelims had overcome him, Johiny had sat silent and pensive, tears had coursed their way down his cheeks ; but commanding his feelings, he thus addressed the old Indian.-. "eCaptain Pipe, you seen deeply affected in re- conthin the past; but these scenes are over, and we live in the present. You did wrong in taking the child from'its home, but you have done right in bringing it up under good ,and wholesome . in- struticons-you invited me to your cabin-I came, and always found you- ready to supply my wants, besides you always manifested a strong desire that I should teach Lilly the manners and customs of the whites, and almo the English language, I have done s, and am fully rewardedto find that her young heart is under the .influence of .virtuous princi- ples Thank God, though Lilly was torn from her home i herinfantiledays, and forced to the perils and privations of a life in the woods;; yet her future is openand, bright to her vision. She imagines herself homeless and friendless, save her generous protect- But in a mnolient when she least expects it, unilooked for flood of joy and happiness will be hersi and she in fullness of her young heart, will take him by the hand and say welcome ;dearest' brother, welcome to the lone heart of your long lost sister. Oh t wi a. happy, happy meeting it wjll be: -wdri { pLyrher double;for all, she has suffered, Sso sayligg Jgohany wiped the tears from his ey, it 9p n taking hold f his hand, pressed iV warrnlyg exclaitning-A good man, a = 9fG94 Idove you mnore~thani everm and now in cql uion per t jme toasay to you that it is my M 12%U98Q Yqo4P gm~e ltig ma~erknogwn to Mr. Symour, Aitedand Lilly, when you gurn to ~'4 ~ / 4n4g4 4 PIONEER LIPE; 25 I shall never inhabit that cave again. In it I have, spent many sad and gloomy moments, as well as happy hours. But my days on earth are short, and i shall soon follow my sires to the Red man's happy hunting grounds. . Tell Lilly her Captor and protector Cap. Pipe, has vouchsafed; the blessings of the Great Spirit upon her, that in the company of her white friends and relations, she will be happy-Tell her I go to join My kind- red, and lay my bones. among those of my red brethren-Tell Mr. Seymour that I consign into his care my much loved Lilly, the jewel of my heart and the idol of my old age-tell him that I would have him love and protect her-tell him to remem- ber the admontion I gave him at our last interview- he will understand you. Give my compliments to Mr. Bradley-beg him to forgive Poor Old Captain Pipe, for the wrong which I have done his family-tell him I would not see him after making known the facts respecting Lilly's origin. I am now done and-" " But," ..enquired Johnny," had you not better see them all before you leave !" As you think best replied the Captain," and the two companions started for the cave, which after bidding the company a "good bye,' he left never to return again. The Captain's departure had been expected by Philip and Lilly: as =he had pre- viously spoken to them on this point; and, although they could not comprehend his reasons. for thus leaving them, yet they had no. idea that his depart- ure was a final one. On leaving them ,Philignoti ced that as he shook hands with Alfred he seeie4 sonexvhar confused, aid on taking the hand of Lii. ly.his eyes were suffused with tears. The company stood gazing upon. the ,receding fornof the Old:man, untillosttosaight in the deep foreddhen returning they enteredthe cavern iR order tomake arrangemaatsifor the futuire- page: 276-277[View Page 276-277] "j ~276 PINmR -L1P e -'I cannot account for the old man's singular Con- duct in thus leaving us so abruptly said Alfred, aftermath company had seated themsel es in the caern:- llehas gone out upon some important mission responded Philip.s t ismy opinion," replied Lilly that he will not return lre any more-though I am unable' to di'inethe cause for his departure. " Children !" said Johnny, -and all eyes were turned uprofhim-c Children" repeated he, "Ican explin it all." Whereupon Johnny gave his com- baitn some of the particulars which passed be- tw~eehim and Captain Pipe while in the woods to- geher, but said nothing concerning the abduction ofLilly and her playmate. OGn hearing that the Captain hAd left them for- ever, Lilly burst into a flood of tears, and for some momentswept:in silence ; and in truth, she was notealone, for-there were -other hearts who loved him also.-"He's gone," sobbed Lilly, and left me alone-here in the dreary wilderdnuss-far from friends and -" "Say not ao dearest Lilly, interrupted Philip ; if they Caphtai has left you, the arm of Philip Sey- nmoi shall be your defence, and his #ffections "shall hegyour future home; Nay, nay, thou'rt not forsa- ken,.deare.t Lilly, dry up those tears, and trust 'in t +e odaof shy fathers, and the stormsof life shall pads hamdeaslys by you," o i whohad been: looking on, a silent specta- tthugh not an unfeeling 'one, after wiping the te'"s'from his eyes, thus addressed the young wo- Thay mithuth Lilly dont frit; nothing. i}hthea thape of men ordevilththall lay a fi gr upontycur gerwrde Bunty Bily can draw robead Qo1mpull Stuiggarg andt cans anurk youj Upon tetitmong of gfr. dherer, hat'Iani homne'at: long threat PiONE B, LIF3 J ' and more at a thot not tho long, and most in a hand to hand=struggle," Although Lilly's feelings were pensive, and" her heart deeply smitten with sorrow at.parting-with him whom she had been taught to callfather; yet she could not help smiling, though tears were stand- ing in her eyes, at the earnestness and assurance with which Billy had addressed her. After Billy had spoken, the whole company as- sumed a more composed and cheerful aspect. John= ny Appleseed, now concluded to communicate to the company the disclosures of the Captain.. "Y Children," said he, "L want your'attention ;t have news for you-news, which perhaps, ill as= tonish you, and which you will scarcely credit, but: which though almost incredible- is nevertheless true. 'Mr. Bradley, Miss' Pipe is your Sis" -" But before he could finish his -sentences young Bradley, uttered an exclamation of " MetifulHe - vens I" and fell to the earth :insensible * Lill Y d seeing him fall, also gave vent, to piercing lhrieksi and for a-moment stood gazing upon th' lifele # form of young Bradley.-. " le'sdead," sohed the young 'oma; .No m o replied Philip he will' reeover-it is ai9ky sW a sudden rush of"blood'to the head. Restoratives wire applied, and'th yong n recovered in afewmouent . After b eiingo- scions htega daadro bdfor a8meht%'ad i Lilly a few feet from him eP h a wardsher, andcdlasping hergtld hbih osn N ifN ed-My dearest-dearest sister," his t r id4 *ib obstructed, and the brother and sister sobbed aloud--moments passed away yet the fond brother and sister clung, to each other as though chained by the spell of some enchanter. Philip and Billy stood looking on evidently be- wildered, and almost doxgbting the reality ?0 W scn around them, r . page: 278-279[View Page 278-279] 2't8 flONUIR .L1Ff. At length the young man spoke once more. "It is Anne-it is Anne repeated he-" Oh Anne well do remember you in your 'infant days, but you carint remember me. How much you look like our nother-dear mother-now in heaven---shining amid=the saints of light, and -I have no doubt at thigh moment gazing upon this strange meeting of brother and-sister after an absence of long years-- Oh Anne you are the very picture of that dear Saint. I thought so when Ifirst saw you, and now I know it. Oh!God how thankful ought I to be for such happiness-long years have passed away since I beheld youlast, thenbut an infant, the pride of our dear father azd the idol of your lone brother-now you haoe grown to womanhood, and we meet in the primeof live." During this brief but solemn andheartfelV offer ing of gratitude, to the God of Mercy, Philip-and his o manion were standing by, gazing upon the a~ei g scene; 4eeply moved, weeping and, inex- pressibly happyin knowing that Alfred had fund his, long lost siter. But to describe minutely this affecting scene is tm1hane.can=dpylanguage can convey but a e es*iption of thathappy meeting. At length ver thingbecame Ore traiquil,and Johnny 4Ap~esedrelated thefull particulars of Lilly's hii ag f ii drom t heCaptain, stating that for~ tfz he would not see Mr.Bradley. But Ai reMMdy/n dhye orgiven him, and Lilly would, hey eha4 u~caefor she loved him, and would hvef le him. d CHAPTER XXXXII. LILLT'B VISIT TO -11UU2 VAQIN -4IXAI10 ASFLdEGT1QI1 BIN ---WHI+JR iARRJAGIB-,&O. AT G) At her own native cottage The wild woody along 'Twas here ashe had rainbled o hear the bird's dong ." V4 a u sv oes& 4}vat t 4, t Aft'Mr.,Chapman had regaled the ntdiise of Captain Pipe respecting Li11 ir i fkid .ig aured, that the old: hi:ftainsiper. again return, Philipcalled to'mindr hisonversa to him respecting a certain leat ,fit the cave which bheishedebhim 40 de mentioning thiis 10 Johngf, he ingritied 1it1 the Captain, had shown hiDithidesileal Accordingly the conpanyrpaive dto'the and after excavating the boxfedriit ri together with abrif istorygef lllfra e lye amount of gold and silyeei ;owun+ whichhle ordered to bedeliered i y ftIs we T. . f wl, eThe reade uuy iW!sp]teizaV . 1 _ ! r a rS,_ r s _i'kit u'p 2t. e d ' a (t t''M I F . 278 /r ., t . . s ; t page: 280-281[View Page 280-281] I XoWiER LIrE. 281 were now no little astonished on beholding this treasure,- "Lilly," exclaimed Billy, "it ith yourth-all yourth, and hang me for a story if you haint en- ough to buy half a dosthen of thuch felloth ath Philip. "No, no," replied Lilly, much amused at Billy's expression-It is. not all mine-see here, there (handing him several gold coins and a couple of ornaments,) are yours." "Thank you-thank you," said Billy, and for your dithtinguithed kindneth, permit me to with you and Philip much happineth when the time cometh round to do tho." Ah ! Billy replied Philip, your dreaming again. "What! about thaketh," replied Billy. " Confound you and the snakes," cried Philip, I expect you'l haunt me through all eternity with the remembrance of those days of snake memory. On returning to the cave, Lilly divided the valu- ables equally among her companions, but Johnny refused taking any. Arrangements were next discused for paying one more visit to the home- steads upon the Black Fork. Accordingly. horses were procured and in a few days every thing was got in readiness for starting. It was towards the middle of October, one beau- tiful morning, when our heroes left the cave for the Black Fork. All were mounted upon horses, fiery and full of animation. Philip was appointed the leader or Captain. Before leaving the cave, the party bowed respectfully, to that subteranean refuge, and left in silence. It had been the home of one of the noblest spirits that roamed this for- ' est, and it had been the refuge of one of the rarest flowers of the wilderness. It is needless to describe the incidents of their journey to the Black Fork. Of course it was attend' ded with that joy and' hilarity peculiar to all such excursions. _'.7 ::.i ,r ;.sl 1 M1li ' .«2 ' , ?A :':1i a ! ' [ -J a, 7 . l +, ' a' ' _::d I id -, t L- i t i v F t t 1 , 3 a s Towards the close of the second day after leave- ing the cave, the company found themselves at the door of what once was the domicil of Capt. Pipe, and the home of the affectionate and tender hearted Lilly. There had she spent the days of her child- hood and the sight of her old homestead brought up in her mind the 'early associations of life. As the shades of night were setting in upon the forest it was agreed that the company should spend the evening in the cabin : accordingly the horses were made fast within an enclosure, and supplied with grass, of which there was an abundance around the house, and after preparing themselves with some refreshments, the little company seated themselves around the bflizing fire and entered into a conver- sation upon the scenes of the past. Each member of that interesting group had his own story to tell, but none was so touching as Lilly's. 'She was now once more under the roof of her once happy cottage home, on the banks of her loved and romantic Black Fork. The poet when seeking a theme for his loftiest verse, will-turn with affection and pride to his early home, where first he felt the divine inspirations of poetic fire, where first he roamed the wild wood, or listened to the warbler's note, gleaning something around which he might weave with God-given pow- er, his glowing fancies. It matters not if the home be lowly, love and- poetry will find sweet music in the babbling rivu- let--affections within the cottage wall-every breeze that trembles, every flower that lifts its, cha- lice to the sun, and every bird that warbles its gladsome lay, brings to us reminescences of early home. The memories of home will find a cahn de- light in the hour of sun set, when the King of day is slowly sinking behind the western hills, and pouring his unclouded blaze of light on all surroun- ding objects-AAh, yes, and when the weary exile 280 PIONEER LIVE page: 282-283[View Page 282-283] PIONEER LIFE. is riding far over the world of waters, along some distant shore, the beams of the sinking sun, rest- ing upon the hushed deep, or gilding the green billows and sending back to the eye, an increased radiance, will bring to mind the brightness and cherished glories of the home of his youth. Thoughts of our early home will crowd upon the mind wherever we may roam, and when after a lapse of years we revisit the sacred spot, what deep emotions fill our minds. Who that has visited the home of his youth has not felt that time, and dis- tance has lent enchantment to the spot. Such, were the reflections that passed through the mind of Lilly, as she sat gazing upon the va- cant wall of that forest cot, once the home of her youth. There, and within this rude enclosure had she often sat upon the knee, and by the side of him, whom she called father, and listened to his simple tales of Indian life-here too, she had often ming- led in the company of her dark eyed forest com- panions, had rambled.- thl them along the grassy and flower decked banks of the rippling stream- here, and under the cool shade of the forest, she had often and often listened to the music of the feathered songsters ; here, and upon this grassy lawn, she had time, and time again, gazed upon the sinking sun, until his last, golden rays rese high along the distant hills, and left the shades of night to follow in their wake--There too had she sat in other days, looking up in the dark dome of heaven, and watching as she supposed the Great Spirit lighting up the heavens, with his cel- estial fires, manifested in the appearance, one after another of the brilliant stars. Lilly was a child of nature, which in all its depths was replete with music to her soul-She saw a beauty and heard a music in the stillness of the twilight hour, and in the voice -of the balmy 282 t ;, 3 y i Y Y S L f } PIONEER LIFE breeze, as it sighs amid the stirring leaves of the starlit grove, or reposing upon the unruffled bosom of the placid waters-She had heard and realized that there was music in the glad songsters of the grove ; and felt that there was the voice of the Great Spirit in the mutterings of the pealing thun- ders above -or on earth-in the out spread skies and in the invisible air-in the solitary dell, or upon the gentle hilltop-in the ever changing glo- ries of the footstool of the Almighty, or among the ever burning celesteai lights, which gem the high firmament, and light the angels to their evening orisins, in all, through all, and over all, as though from ten thousand times ten thousand harps, she heard the sweetest melody, pouring from earth, air and the heavens; all conspiring to make her forest home the abode of happiness. in short, may we not add that in those palmy days this music was the atmosphere of heaven to her innocent spirit, and that she looked upon the green crested earth and the star spangled heavens, as the lyre of the Great Spirit, whose strings were touched by him alone; sending out strains of Divinest melody. Thus sat Lilly for some moments, in a kind of dreamy listlessness, while thoughts of other days were passing through her mind. She looked a- round. for her father, but he was not there, his voice was not heard among the voices there. How changed, even the old cabin seemed to mourn his absence. Months and years had passed since her first recollections of this sacred cot, and now for aught she knew, she had taken refuge in it for the last time. Tears filled her eyes, and rising from her seat she made her way to the grove, a few steps in the rear of the cabin, where in other days she had often sat musing upon the beauties of the glowing landscape around. The sun was just hiding his golden face behind the tree tops, and his glow- 283 page: 284-285[View Page 284-285] 284 H~ON W 61 ~O~E IF 8 ing beams came streaming through the forest trees, in long lines of golden light - The sight of a setting sun is glorious at all times, but to Lilly, on this occasion, it was a melancholy sight. How often in other days had she beheld that same sun setting, in cloudless glory behind the same forest trees, had heard the same hum of noct- urnal insect choristers, chiming their evening lays to Luna, the bright queen of the stilly night, and with what joyous emotions, and kind good feelings, had she sat in this same shady bower conversing with her red faced companions, of coming life and future prospects. There flowed the same beautiful stream, here stood the-same forest, now clothed in garments of mourning, as the chilling frosts of autumn, cold win- ters precursor, were beating heavily upon it, here stood the same cottage, around which were grow- ing the same plants and wild flowers, which, in other days she had woven into boquets for some loved one. Musing upon the past, she thus sat, for some time, until aroused by the voice of Alfred calling her to the cabin. Returning to the cabin she found the company preparing to retire to rest. Lilly lay down upon her pallet of skins, but could not close her eyes in sleep. Visions of the past haunted her mind-Long, long days had passed away since last she had closed her eyes in sleep in this lone cottage; here she was once more, under the same roof, which had sheltered her in her in- fancy from many a rude tempestuous wintry storm, but the heart in whose affections she had lived for years, was not with her, it was the first night she had ever spent in that cabin without him; and this though seemed to rend her young heart assunder. She wept bitterly, and in weeping found relief-. Hours thus passed until overcome, she fell asleep, from which she did not awaken until aroused by the voice of her brother calling her to their morn- ing meal. Lilly arose, more cheerful than when she lay down on the preceeding evening, and after saluting her companions, begged them to excuse her drowsi- ness. She expressed herself much refreshed, and commenced preparations for the day's journey. Towards the middle of the day, the party (which had left the cabin about 9 o'clock that morning,) arrived in front of the door of the Seymour cabin. Philip's mind was deeply affected on once more gazing upon his former home, and the scenes of the past were called afresh into his memory. Having secured their horses in the stable, the whole company entered the cabin. Like the form- er its walls were vacant, and silent-Once the abode ofjoy and happiness, now silent and tenant- less. A deep solemnity rested upon the minds of' that little company, and for some moments not a word was spoken. At length, Philip, who had been gazing upon the naked walls for some moments, in deep and solemn reflection broke the silence. " Friends," said he. and his bos m heaved with deep emotion-" I sand once more upon this blood stained floor. I look around me, but I see not those with whom I associated in early life--This rude domicil once contained two as cheerful and happy hearts as ever sent the red current of life through the veins of living mortals ; but, alas one of these is no more. Under. yonders shady tree, on the banks of that murmuring stream, repose her last remains-the other now mourns her sad and untimely fate." "Ah !" replied Johnny, such is. human life.--Like the flower, it fades and dies.-All thats mortal must decay-nothing is real here, all is fitfull, fleet- ing changing, and passing away. Dangers stand Vhick around us, and sometimes when least expect- 285 284 MONEER LIB page: 286-287[View Page 286-287] 286 on . PIONEER LI ed, mortals are cut down in a moment. But here, (taking a Testament from his bosom) here is the hope of our Salvation and immortality-In this blessed volume we are told the righteous shall live forever-then, Mr. Seymour, why mourn her exit from earth-She lives in a holier and happier clime. I have seen the righteous die ; but I have never seen an end to the mercy of the Redeemer- it fades not, neither does it die. Tis true we are under the influence of natural affection, and this often times leads us to mourn when we should re- joice." "Tis all true, Mr. Chapman," replied Philip, I am aware that we must all soon pass into another state of existence ; yet fond recollection lingers arround the sacred Spot where love reposes. To those who never knew a sister's love, and have never wept over a sister's grave, such feelings as I now possess, they have never realized. True the Poet has said. When memory fondly lingers near The silent grave where love reposes And sheds with burning eye the tear, On the pale wreath of withered roses Some Seraph formin brightness clad, Comes to dispell the gloom of sorrow Bids the lone mourners heart be glad, And whispers "She will wake tomorrow." "Yes," replied Johnny, although I am not much inclined to favor poetical quotations in religious affairs, yet I must acknowledge this a true speci.. men of poetic truth-" She will wake tomorrow- cheering thought." There the conversation ended, and the whole company bent their steps to the graves of their pa- rent and sister of Philip, and also that of the gal- lent Ruffner. There said Philip, pointing to the graves of his sires, lay the remains of my unfortunate parents. "Peace to their ashes, and rest to their Souls," responded Johnny, " And here," said Philip, lie the remains of poor Kate"-and bending over her grave tears fell fast from his eyes upon the cold sod, that covered her from his sight. By his side stood the beautiful Lilly, hanging upon the arm of her brother, ming- ling their tears with those of Philip. And- there said Philip, pointing to the remaining grave, lies the mangled body of the heroic Ruffner, who fell cut to pieces defending the bodies of those alongside of whom he now sleeps." Billy on seeing the grave of his master, threw his body down upon it, and for a moment wept in silence-he loved him, for Ruffner, had been more like a father to him, than a master. "Ah," said Billy, while tears fell fast from his eyes, thith ith my mathterth latht rethting place. I almotht with I wath lying by hith thide--and so saving he sobbed alcud-Biliy, had passed through dangers by night and by day, and by land and by water-he had seen death strew the earth around him, but never before was he so deeply moved. Come, come, Billy said Alfred dry up those tears, your master sleeps in peace---he has fought his last battle, in defence of the helpless and innocent, and future generations will mark the sacred spot where the gallant dutchman fell-a monument will yet be erected to his memory, and future generations will visit his grave, and read the history of his untimely fate." After remaining some time at the graves of his friends, Philip and his companions, returned to the cabin, where they spent the night. It was the last night that ever that company spent together on the Black Fork. During the remainder of the day, arrangements had been made for visiting their friends in Penn- sylvania. A pressing invitations was extented to Johnny and Billy to accompany them. But they refused, Johnny alleged that it was his duty to re- main in the wilderness, until his mission was ended, PIONEER LIFE. 287 page: 288-289[View Page 288-289] 288 LIONEERLFY.2. and Billy expressed a deep anxiety to accompany Johnny, out west, at least as far as to Wappukonoetta viliage. It was therefore settled that the next morning Philip and Alfred and his sister, would start for Pennsylvaina, and Johnny and Billy would return to the west--Night passed away and morn- ing dawned. As soon as the light of day, had broke over the forest, the company were astir making prepara- tions for the journey. The hour of separation come ; and the scene which followed, we cannot describe-old and tried friends were now to part- part,,in all probability, to meet no more. "Billy," said Philip, as he grasped him by the hand, "it is hard to part with you--gou, who to Mr. Bradley and myself, have been the master of our sports and pleasant hours. In parting with you Icannot but express a wish that your true and generous heart never fall a prey to the tempter's snare." "Amen," replied Johnny who stood listening to Philip's admontion with eyes sparkling with kind go od feeling -" Amen," repeated he, Mr. Seymour I feel that you speak the words of truth and So- berness." Having shaken hands with all, Billy advanced to where Lilly was standing, and taking her by her soft atid delicate hand, said in a most manly and dignified tone of voice- "MithuttLilly I motht heartly congratulate you on the accession of 'a new brother, and with two thuch brave hearth ath hith and Philip'th, you are thave even in a den of all the thnakes in the uni- verth, and with thith knowledge I can then more readily withdraw my protective arms from yer" "Bravo, bravo," shouted Philip and Alfred with one voice, while tears fell from their eyes. Long live Bunty Billy, the-" Hero of Wappa- konetta," cried Lilly, her full heart overflowing with gratitude to the young backwoodsman. But ere the echo of these voices had died away, the parties had separated, one on their way to the east, the other to mingle among the wild scenes of the wilderness. -CONCLUSION. Years had passed away since the party above described ,had parted on the banks of the Black Fork. Each having looked upon the other for the last time. Towards the close of a beautiful Summer evening in the year 1847, a stranger, stricken with years, and in tattered garments, made his appearance at the door of a beautiful little cottage which stood on the banks of a small stream which runs through one of the many romantic vallies of the west. On knocking at the door the stranger was bid to enter, and being shown a chair sat down, placing his little budget by his side. "A very beautiful evening sir," said the.stran- ger to the proprietor of the house, a rather goode looking middle-aged gentleman. Yes, replied the host, nature is always beautiful- but you seem weary, have you travelled far to day? About twenty miles, as near as I can judge, re- plied the stranger. A very remarkable walk sir, for one of your age, replied the man of the house-but I suppose you are used to this exercise. "Friend," replied the stranger, I am as you per- ceive well stricken in'years,I have seen full seventy winters, and will see no more-my mission on earth is completed, and I shall soon be gathered to the habitation of my fathers. As you have supposed I have been upon. my feet all my life, and have been a sojourner in the wilderness, since called upon my mission." PIONEBB LiFEo 289 page: 290-291[View Page 290-291] I 290 PIONEER LIFE. "I presume then, replied the host you are a mis- sionary or Minister of the Gospel." Yes sir, meekly replied the old man, while his dim and sunken eyes, were filled with tears-I have taught what I conceived to be the true doctrines of the Bible, and expect shortly to eat the fruits of my doings in a better land. The manner in which the old man had spoken these words, was deeply affecting, bringing tears to the eyes of his hearer, who wishing to know more of the singular stranger with whom he was conver- sing, thus addressed him. Sir it would give me much pleasure, and I have no doubt much interest to know your history, which I am satisfied is a most interesting one. "Then," said the stranger, I will comply with your request. I was born far away towards the rising sun, upon the banks of oie of the most ro- mantic streams which washes the shores of New England. In early life I imbibed a fondness for rural scenery, and often wandered from my home' along the banks of the stream in quest of natural curiosities, flowers and plants, Nothing gave me more pleasure than listening to the music of birds, and the hum of insects. I had thus grown up to boyhood, conversing withlthe various objects of na- ture around me ; I had received a limited educa- tion, I had been taught the common branches of education. One day while in the deep forest med- itating upon the goodness of God, as exemplified in creation (for I had received a pious education) I heard, as I supposed a voice immediately behind me, saying,- "Arise run ye to and fro through the wilderness. and bear the words of life to the heathen thereof'' I cast my eyes to where the sound proceeded, but saw no living being. At first I was somewhat astonished and no little alarmed. But then I re- collected that a similar voice had spoken to the 291 prophet Samuel, and I concluded that it was the voice of an angel, commissioning me to proclaim the glad tidings of peace. Returning 'to my home, I sought an interview with my parents and com- municated to them my call to the ministry, as a missionary, and expressed my , determination to obey the summons. I was about 18 years of age when I left the home of my youth, for the perils of the wilderness. I bent my steps to western Pennsylvania, where I remained for some years, until it became settled with white inhabitants ; from thence 'I made my way into the Ohio forests, where I remained for some years after the war 6f 1812, preaching and teach- ing, and otherwise trying to benefit my fellows ; Finding that my sphere of usefulness was diminish- ing in Ohio, I left it a few years ago, and have made my way into this region, where j shall lay my wearied limbs forever at rest." Your's indeed is a singular history, replied the settler, but have you never been at home since you left ?" "Home," replied the old man while tears rolled down his furrowed cheeks-" home," repeated he, and his eyes shone with a lustre of divinity-I have no home on earth. My home is over yonder, and he raised his trembling hand, and pointed to- wards the skies. But, continued he, there were sunny spots in childhood's palmy days--and well do I 'remember, the endearing affections of the home of my youth-the fond smiles of a tenderhearted mother, and the sweet kisses of an affectionate sis- ter--all these endearing associations, I relinquish- ed forever, and made the wild. wide forest, my earthly habitation, and its wild beasts and wild men my companions-the flower strewn earth, for the past 40 years has been my only bed, and the leafy grove or star spangled heavens my only shel- ter-Rain or sunshine, wind or calm, wet or dry,- '4 dl ION Itaim page: 292-293[View Page 292-293] YONEER LIE. 293 all the sale to me. Mine has been a life of peril- and of privations-yet I have been happy-.- You may.imagine that there is no happiness out side of the home circle-but [can assure you sir, that in holding converse with -Nature's God through the medium of his works, one realizes a happiness never dreamed of in the home circle. Go sir," as I have gone, alone, all alone amid the dark tall trees of the forest-by the side of the murmuring stream, or the placid lake, and there let the heart meditate-and you will feel and ex- perience the highest sense of enjoyment. In -ro ving the Iorest you can inhale the sweet fragrance of the flowers that fringe your path, you can hear the sweet minstrelsy of the sighing winds through the thick foliage of the trees, you can listen to the heart cheering music of the featherd chorists, you can gaze upon the deep blue sky, boundless in ex- panse, and let your imagination carry you to the home of the blest-and in all of this you will feel a joy and happiness which are not found in the halls of fashionable life. Strange and mysterious being, who art thou? asked the deeply interested settler, who had lis- tened''to the deeply touching pathos of the old man, as he spoke of his wanderings through the forest. I am a lone pilgrim, replied the old man, my name is written in the Lamb's book of life, and read there by all the hosts of heaven- I am journeying to a country unseen by mortal eyes, where I shall live and live forevermore. But, I would know thy name, that I'might remem- her thee, in after days, replied the settler. My name responded the old man is Jonathan Chapman; I am more familiarly known among the people of western Pennsylvania, and northwestern Ohio, as Johnny Appleseed. "What !" exclaimed the settler ia much aston- ishment, " Johnny Appleseed of Richland County, notoriety ?" The same replied Johnny, and casting his search- ing eyes full into the face of the settler, asked him if ever he had resided. there. That replied the settler was my my home in 1811. I was then a small boy, I recollect of seeing you but I suppose you do not recollect me, On the breaking out of the war, my father removed to Cleveland, where we remained till the close of the war, when we moved to this region. "Well,"replied the old man, since you have seen me in the prime of life, and as you now find me on the verge of death, let me ask but one favor -of you, in the name of him, in whose cause I have lived and will shortly die. Name it replied the generous settler-, name it and your request shall be gratified. I would ask the privilege of your house in which to end my days, which you.may rest assured are but few, for I feel that death is even now destroying this earthly tabernacle of mine. The cabin of my father, in other days, replied the kind hearted settler, was always open to sup- ply the wants of the destitute stranger; .and his generous example shall be followed by his. son- therefore, venerable old man, consider my house your home." Thank you, thank you, replied the old. pilgrim, while tears fell fast and thick from his fine black eyes. The sun had already gone down, and: the shades of night were setting in-the old man had walked several miles during the day and was much fatigu- ed-He begged =his host for a bowl of milk and a piece of bread, at this moment the settler's wife, a fine portly good looking lady opened the door and announced supper waiting. You'l please step out to supper said the settler, -r 2:92 PtoNE91 LtPV page: 294-295[View Page 294-295] PIONEER LIFE. but the old man begged to eat by himself. His re- quest was granted, after which they retired to bed, the old man persistingin sleeping upon the floor. Be- fore retiring he asked permission to hold a spirit- ual communion with the family, and taking from his little budget, the work of life he opened and read. Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven-Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted--Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth-Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteouness; .for they shall be filled-Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God,-then closing the book he invoked the blessings of heaven upon the family, and lay down to rest. Morning came. A bright and glorious sun rose unclouded. A holy calm was spread over the land- scape, while the forest echoed with the music of the many feathered songsters which filled the grove. But there was one within the walls of that humble little cottage that saw not that rising sun nor heard that soul in-spiring music, for on enter- in g the room where the lonely stranger lay, it was discovered that he had indeed gone to rest. He was dead, he had died without a struggle, and up- on his pale and bloodless lips rested the smile of joy with which he died-Perhaps he had been con- versing with his loved ones, who soothed and com- forted his weary spirit in his dying moments. Thus died Johnny Appleseed, who had lived a moral blameless life, and had wandered like a de- serted pilgrim through the dreary wilderness, a stranger among strangers. His remains are now lying near Fort Wayne, Allen Co. Indiana. The balance of our story is soon told. Philip Seymour was united, in marriage with Anne Bradi- r ley, the supposed daughter of Captain Pipe of Richland Co. and after paying his friends a visit in Pennsylvania, settled down on a beautiful location in one of the southwestern States. Alfred Bradley accompanied Philip and his sister to their new home in Texan, and was killed in the battle of San Jacinto, while fighting for the liberties of Texas, in 1836. .Bunty Billy, a few y1Aars after leaving Richland Co., married the young Squaw, with whom. he had the rough and tumbl4(scuffle on the villagegreen ; and shortly afterwarIs emigrated farther westward. Captain Pipe died af a good old agegarpopg, his red brethern in the far vest, in the Indian Reservation. And thus ends /our. truthful narration. :Long years have passed/way since the scenes described herein have been enacted. Yet there are 'ti'll mna- ny living witnesses n this country who willibear tee- timony to the mo important facts conined herein. But after all, an for want okygIeldge will feel disposed to call the whole (niiquestion, and treat the whole as a work of flvionrtat. pro- duction of inagination Others again will find no objections to thetryth of the matter, but to the manierof ion. In many instances words of rather doubtfu- ty are used.. To this we answer.-A faithful hi o r- ian must use such language as wiconvey ha nest faithful impressions of the chaiaotrdesoiri ,. tn many instances, however, wehavetandthis rule in the composition ofthis1r hve used instead of the languagegien u, }=; der type. The work is not free fromiimperfections ; but as is we throw it before the public for their accept- auce or refusal. If it has merits it will be appre- ciated, if it be destitute of them, it should be con- signed with all worthless trash to everlasting con- demnation. u .i 294 PIONEER LIFE . page: 296 (Illustration) -297[View Page 296 (Illustration) -297] ft I t f K5 } 9 or
