Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-10-18


George was an enthusiast, snd consequently
genius. Art, with all its splendid magnif-
/ cence, its marble columns and sculptured beau
ty, coald not awaken in HIM those transports,
which the most simple effort Of nature kindlcd
in his breast.
For the savage character, he entertained a
respect bordering on alteration. Their natu-
raj, simple, and sublime sentiments their
wild and untamoable disposition; their unbend.
ing fortitude (; their romantic courage; were
in his estimation as far superior to the insipid
virtues and pedantic jargon of civilized maa,
as the blue expanse OF tho glttering heavens
is to the artificial globe, on whose surface they
are represented
No wonder, then, that his interest was en-
cited, and his curiosity awakened, by the de-
scrptions which he received Of the Indian
Princess. He became enamoured Of Der cha
racter, and determined 10 pay her visit.
One moonlight evening, he took his Lutte in
his hand, and sailed forth to meet her
| Fruitless was hi, search, until the situation of
the pleiades, announced to him the hour Of
midn sht.
Through many fen, o'er many bog, he'
had pursued his weared way, until ascending
little mound, beneath which reposed num-.
Der Of the sleeping dead, he beheld hor. lean
irg over grave, and chauntng wild song, in
strains of pathetic sublimity. He immediately
had recourse to his lute.- He played ponsve
air one in accordance with his own feelings,
| and those Of the interesting mourner.
Matowssa started up and listened. She
seemed riye,ted to the spot. She scarcely
breathed as the lulling notes broke responsive
OH her nraptured ear The minstrel ceased.
Ma,owissa with cautious step approached
him.
George fixed his eyes upon her. The moon
shone full on her face. He was struck with
the symmetry Of her form !; tho regularity of
her features the ma esty Of her meIn but
above all, with the deep meaning Of her SOM
bre glance. He was in the presence of fallen
greatness Of distressed virtue. Twas tho
revelation Of Nature He was eager to speak,
but felt awed into silence. She approached
nearer Starting back With disappointment,
she cried out, Thou art not Cheewawkunk
the blood of the pale faces runs in thy
being Ills eye was like the lightning, and
his voice like the rushing Of waters but who
art thou %
A little chagrinod at such a reception,
George rephed. ~ am the friend of thy-na-
tom She looked at him moment in ST.
lence. and then laughing exclaimed" Thou
the friend Of my. nat ion ! thou sittest on their
ashes, and exultest in their ruin thou likest
we'll my nations lands ye fatten on their mis-
+ fortunes''-then approaching still nearer. aud
. oying him as if she would read his very soul
f HAS the white man any lands beyond the
great water %
, YES" replied George. che has immense
tracts. in which the whole Of this island would
b make but single field"
"True," cried she exultinsly - ard then
+ with dark smile - were not those lands suf
licient for .ye' Must yo seoa out this Et!e
spot, where the red man lived contentedIy
with what the Good Spirit had given him =
Q Must ye seek out this poor country, 10 drive
the childrea Of Pohattun from their homes
from the humble sepulchro OF their fathers =
Must We come here to bring the spirit Of desc
a,ion 10 the Indians doors, and sweep him of
from the Earth that he may havo no name
amongst the nations. See See J" cried she
pointing to the surrounding graves, /" here lie
the trophies Of your deeds Where are the
companions of my childhood! Wheis is my
: father and his friends Where is Choewaw.
J, k,mk All, all gone, and Matowissa is LEI,
alone
She pronounced these words with great ami
nation, her bosom heawug with violent emo
tions, but no tear dimmcd her eyes As she
finished, she raised her clenched hands to
Heaven; her coun;enancc was elevated, and
for a moment, she seemed to stand the image
of despair.
The .youtl saw wha, was passing in hei
soui---such loveness, such beauty, such noble
ness in distress I!
a momen, Of delirium seized upon his SEN
!. ses. Starting up, he sc lied her arm" Thoc
/, shalt be avenged !" cried hc. "'By the ctcr'
nal sun, | swoar"------
She turned her eyes upon him and with a
languid air =" Hast thou no father, no sister
woaldst thou touch the string that viLra,es III
their hearts vii. thou stab thy mother "
;, He looked down and was silent.
$50, white man." said she, 4" 90 TO thy IA
I" ,her--be shall smile at Thy approach. know
what IS in fathers me--but'----she stop
n ped little, aud pat her hand TO her head