Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-02-11

d so as to keep the oar, which he propeI
$ with the other, in due position. Witt
boys he can play at marbles, and clea
the ring with remarkable skill, his biz
toe bulking, as the phraze is, his toe t
the mark with the precision of an ali
gun. He can convey his food to hi
mouth with his toes, and is by no means
| deficient as a carver. Neither is he ;
: tlmid equestrian, but can even drive ;
cart OF a carriage. The reins on suct
occasions are placed round his body, ant
| by moving to and fro, TO the right or &c
| the left, he so varies their position as tc
affect the horses mouth and direct his
motions. This ingenious poor man
makes his livelihood by running errands.
! INDIAN ANEcpoTE.-Whitsol was one
of the most enterprising spies against
the Indians during the American revo-
lutionary war, and he generally made
discoveries in the neighbourhood OF
French Creek.
Being out upon an excursion one day
near the AIIeganY, he discovered two
men in periouge from Pittsburgh as
cending the river with whIskey, powder,
and articles Of trade clandestinely with
the Indians. Whitsol pursued them un-
Ill they disposed of their articles to
great advantage. He posted himself in
ambush about where be could more
easily intercept them on their return.
Soon after he saw them turning point
above, and when they came opposite to
the place where he lay, fired upon them,
which threw them into such a panic
that they jumped into the river, and
SWAN to the opposite shore.
Whltsol Immediately took possession
Of the periouge and cargo, consisting
principally of peltry, which he conceal
ed in hollow tree.
When he secured his prize he ascend
ed bank of the river to reconnoiter
the encampment of the Indians, whom
he discovered sitting round keg of
whiskey with the head knocked out.
He crept up unobserved, within forty
yards Of the place where they sat, and
ne concealed himself so artfuIly, that a
young Indian climbed up grape vine
directly over his head without discover
ing him, he remained in ambush till the
indians were SO completely intoxicated
they were unable to stand; at which
time he shot the Indian who stood Gen.
tinel, rushed furiously upon them, and
tnmaha'skad- the whole party, which
consisted of seven Indians, who were
rolling on the ground, unable to defend
themselves.
| After scalping them, be stripped
them OF the most valuable articles be
found about their persons, which be
deposited in hollow tree. Some
T squaws who had made their escape
communicated this disastrous intelligence
to neighbouring party of Indians, who
Immediately pursued and took him, JUS
as he was crossing the river. He wal
conducted TO the old Chiloo, the towI
: where preparations were made for tor
turing him. His legs were piOioned t,
a stake driven in the ground, and coal
Of fire were applied to the soles of hi
] feet; while he sat distorted with an
gulsh, an old Indian squaw, who wa
: most extraVagantly delighted with hi
5 tortures, was very oficious in insuItin,
\ his misery. Her face happened to b.
turned from him, he seized an axe whicl
lay within his reach, and at one strok
f sunk the edge into her brain.-Sh
v bounced from her feet, and the Indian
t observing her iudicrous motions in tn
Y convGlsIons Of death, fell into vehe
: ment fit Of laughter. They regarde
D this as signal act of heroism. He wa
# in consequence Immediately set at lib
a erty upon condition OF conserving to a
t doption into their family. A shooting
n match WAC proposed, at which he bea
: them all. The Indians were uncom
e monty delighted with his performance
: and exulted in this valuable acquisition
: As soon as his feet were healed, he wa
= taken on hunting excursion, and short
d y after made his escape.
Translated for The Salem Gzrstte.
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