The Sun.
London, England, 1867-08-24 00:00:00

tions and papers which must occasion him painful em-
barrassment. They expose prominent members of the
Legislature of the Union to the shocking suspicion of hav-
ing conspired with a convicted perjurer for a stupendous
imposition, first upon the House of Representatives, then
upon the people, and then upon the Senate of the United
States, for the purpose of effecting the impeachment and
removal from office of a President of the United States
solely upon suborned testimony. I need nct say with what
astonishment mankind would hear it charged that a scheme
so abominable was heightened still by the peculiar wicked-
ness of attempting to induce the intended victim himself,
through appeals to his clemency, to qualify by a pardon
with competency to act and testify the principal instru-
ment of the imposture !"

HOW A FRONTIERSMAN FIGHTS

LYDIA NS.

A Denver letter, in the Cincinnati Gazette, has a
story of frontier life :

" My last letter closed with the arrival of our
party at Godfrey's rancho, on our westward jour-
ney. This ranche is about midway between Old
Julesburg and the Platte and Denver City. As this
is a noted place, and its proprietor a character,' I
propose to dwell awhile.
" Old Godfrey,' as he is called by travellers and
himself when he is at hisranche, and Old Wicked;
when he is on his travels, is a man about si'tY
years of age, above the average in stature, well
built and firmly knit ; his hair iron grey, his eye
keen and undimmed, his shoulders slightly bent by
time, hardships, and wounds received from the In-
dians, who are his only near neighbours, and who
never visit him to take tea or drinks socially, but
always do call when they think their force large
enough to take his cattle, his goods, or the scalp of
the old veteran, or of some or all of his family.
" his watchfulness has so far thwarted them
and protected his household treasures ; but they
often run off his stock, and he as often succeeds in
getting even with them. The ranche is built of
adobe, the walls being about 2ft. thick; the apart-
ments are the dining-room, for travellers, a kitchen,
two or three lodging rooms, and a large room, used
for a sitting, wash-room, and a store—the floor
being rough boards. In this room are also the
arms and ammunition used in defending his home
from the frequent attacks of his neighbours afore-
said.

" His fa.aily consists of his wife, a frail, patient-
looking woman, a daughter about eighteen, and
three sons. These form the corps reserve, vbila
one or two hired men assist in guarding against
surprise and doing the work about the rancho.
Outside of the:house, and 10 feet from it are the forti-
fications, which completely surround it. The Vll4
of defence are built of sod taken from the surface
of the prairie, being about 2 feet thick at the
bottom and one at the top, the height being
about 5 feet ; near the top loopholes are frequent'
affording range in all directions. Through thil
wall, opposite the front door, is an opening sh°ll"
three feet wide, and bags of sand lying near to bar'
ricade the same if required.
" The Indians, who have often by treachery ana
open attack tried to destroy this fort and murder
its occupants, have as often been beaten, till WI
now have a wholesome fear of the determined God-
frey and his brave family. They hate him with °'
bitter hate, and declare they will yet have his hair'
and Godfrey declares that they shall not.
" The bluffs are about six miles from Fort Goa'
frey, and distinctly visible. Behind these bluffs thB
Indians watch for chances. A few weeks shlecei
Godfrey saw a fine antelope near his rancho/ 111/h0
taking his long rifle he started in pursuit. In ta
excitement of the chase he failed to notice
th
distance, and nearing the bluffs, a party of saaje
Cheyennes, who had been watching as Oil.;
went for him.' The old man started, but Pi
horse was too slow, and the Indians were gaini°ega
upon him rapidly. Here his experience ser%
him. Knowing that his long rifle would reach
farther than the carbines with which his Pa;
suers were armed, he suddenly stopped his hors_ci
took deliberate aim over the back of the steed,
lap
laid laid one of the savages low. This occasioned a clel]o
with them, which Godfrey improved. But two
,
taking care of the dead Indian, four followed
and in a short time Godfrey repeated the operatic''
killing one more.
off
" This last delay saved him ; but being cut
from his ranche, he found shelter in another ranell
about ten miles from home. Here was poll
chance for the Red skins. Old Wicked' away,
his family without his aid. It was a chance not
_t,
be neglected, and soon about fifty attacked the
expecting to revel in the blood of the family of te7..
bitter foe. The family had time to prepare forth
and receive them handsomely, Mrs. Godfrey :co
the daughter loading, while the male inel3l, the
defended. The battle raged for 24 hours, b°l,o
' determined brave men and women held their
ov cd
till the stages approached, and the Indians vain cer3
the ranche' in double quick. Thus the Pi°l34.lf,
of our country live in perils and dangers coos Of
without aid or sympathy from the Gover3ol
which ought to afford them sure protection.