The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-05-24

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accompanied by DR.. James Clark, and
considerable party of hunters, woods
men, and others, proceeded to the Ken
hawa with view to explore the coun
try. and make surveys of extensive ant
valuable bodies of lands.-At that tim,
Of day, the Kenhawa was several hun
dred miles remote from the frontier set
dement's. and only accessible by indiar
pains Whicn W0uuu siI.~~sh the passes
of the mountains.
In those wild and unfrequented re
gions, the party formed a camp on the
: bank OF the river, consisting of rudeI,
constructed wigwams or shelters, from
which they issued TO explore and survey
those allnvial tracts, now forming the
most and fertile best inhabited parts
OF the west Of Virginia.
This romantic camp, though far re-
moved from the home of civilization.
possessed very many advantages. The
game, 10 its vicinity, afforded sumptu-
Gus larder, while few Injuries of
foreign growth, which had been brought
on the baggage horses, made the adj
venturers as comfortable as they could
reasonably desire.
One day when resting in camp from
the fatigues attendant on so arduous an
enterprise, a party of Indians, led by a
trader, were discovered. They halted
at short distance, and the interpreter
advancing, declared that he was con-
Quoting party, which consisted OF
a Grand Sachem, and some attendant
warriors; that the Chief was a very
great man among the Northwestern
tribes, and the same who commanded
The Indians on the fall Of Braddock, six
teen years before; that, hearing of the
visit of Col. Washington to the western
country, this Chief had set out on a
mission, the object of which, himself
would make known.
The Colonel received the ambassa-
dor with courtesy, and having put mat
toDe 40 camp IA the best pnsste'o .r"~-
Tor the reception of such disiinguis het
visitors, which so short notice would
allow, the strangers we're introduced
Among the Colonists were some fine
tall and manly figures, but SO soon as the
Sachem approached, he in moment
pointed cut the Hero of the Mononga-
heia from ;nnid the groupe, although
sixteen years had elapsed since he had
seen him, and then only in the tumul
and fury of battle. The Indian was Of
lofty stature, and of dignified and i'm.
posing appearance.
The usual salutations were going
round, when it was observed, that the
Grand Chief, although perfectly tamil
lar with every other person present
preserved toward Col. Washington the
most reverential Difference it was in
vain that the Colonel extended his hand;
the Indian drew back, with the mos,
impressive marks Of awe and respect
A last effort was made TO induce an in
tercourse, by resorting 10 The deity
Of the savages, ardent spirit. which
the Colonel having tasted, offered
to his guest the Indian bowed his
head in submission, but wetted not bis
lips. Tobacco, for the use of which
Washington always had the utmost alb
horrence, was next tried, the Colonel
taking single puff 10 the great annoy
ance of his feelings, and then offering
! the calumet TO the chief, who touched
not the symbol of savage friendship
The banquet being now ready, the
Colonel did the honors of the feast, ant
placing the Great Man at mis- side
helped him plentifulIy, but the Indian
fed not at the board Amusement now
4 possessed the company. and an intense
anxiety became apparent, as TO the ISSUE
of so extraordinary an adventure.
The Council fire was kindleG, wheI
the Grand Sachem addressed oul
{ Washington TO the following effect:
| am Chief, and the Ruler over
many tribes my influence extends Il
+ the waters of the Great Lakes, and t
the far blue mountains. have travel
led q long and weary path, that nigh
see the young Warrior of the Grea
Battle. It was on the day, that th'
Fl White Mans blood mixed with tn,
streams of our forests, that first behel'
this chief; called TO my young men
and said, mark yon tall and daring war
rior, he is not of the red coat tribe, h'
hath an Indians wisdom, and his war
riors fight as we DO, himself is alon
exposed. Quick, let your aim be eel
tain. and he dies. Our rifles were lev
/ elled, rifles which, bat for him, kue'
not how to miss.--'Twas all in vain,
! power mightier far than we. shielde
; him from harm. He cannot die 10 bal
tie. am old, and soon shall be gath
/ cred to the great council fire OF IN
I fathers, in the land of shades, but ere
4 go, there is something bids me sPea
e de- voice Of nrnnhecY listen Th