The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1830-07-24

who by his savage deeds had msdo thu
colonies trouble for their safety, secuted
through the forests by the indeiaiigable
Capt Church, at length lost all his pow
er and died by the hand ofan Indian, un-
dcrthe command Of that brave and per-
scve.ing Captain.
When Philip had mntured his plan and
stirred up the Indians to readiness to
execute it, Il was his plot to commence
hostiIaiss By attacking the people Of Swan
xey, on the Sabbath, a. they were return
ing from their worship. Philip accord
ingly had chosen his party to strike the
first blow, and prepared to take the lead
himself on the appointed day, which was
well nigh, it being now the last day in the
week. 1t was Uacas' misfortune to 10
chosen among this party and his gener-
Gus soul tcvoited at the idea of such cru
'elty Hc weighed the matter in his mind
end shuddered at the thought ofbeing in
ttrumcntal in such cold blocded cruelty.
lie knew however his fathers unconuuer
able hatred Of tho whole race of the
whites; he knew the fierce determination
ofsasages to accomplish their. bloody pur
pose he also knew that any show Of con,
passion for the whites, on his part, would
not-only bring upon him.Ithe- severity Of
his fathers displeusure, but would expose
him to the scorn md mailcesanl con-
tempt Of all the Indians. He therefore
resolved to follow the party, quicting his
conscience by secret determination to
do as lathe oftho nsurderous werk as pos
siblc.
On the following day when the party
departed on their -march.to the appointed
place Of slaughter, contrary to the ex-
gectations Of Uacas, they took route,
which led directly by the house Of Mr..
Langley. This movement, SO much out
Of the direct path to the scene of their
contemplated tragedy, naturally excited
the suspicious ofth friend of Mr. Lang
AZ. 1t was but too plain, that his father
had some design which he had not thought
proper to cntrust him with, and Uncas
could not but expect that some deep and
deadly crime was intended on the family,
which had now become dear to him as ex-
istance itself. Already in imagination he
saw the blood stained weapons of his saw
ages ;--slready he saw the murdered fam
sly, and heard their expiring groans:--has
mind was wrought up to its greatest pitch
ofiiiry !; & ere they arrived at the house,
j'e had determined to defend them to the
last moment ofhis life. They soon arriv-
ed at the house and set up their terrible
yclls. The terrified family, expecting i'm
stant death, looked out upon their fierce
assailants, and seeing Uncas among them,
apparently prepared to assist in the bloody
work, began to reproach him for his base
and sreacher ous3 conduct. 81 nm nc
traitor" said he, "for will sooner die
than harm hair Of your heads )" at the
same time, rushing forward, he laid hold
ofhis father, (who was proceeding to be-
ginhis inhuman work, by the slaughter
ofthe innocent and lovely Jnne) he be-
sought hlm to spare tho unoffending fam
lily. The fierce warrior cast a glance ol
scorn upon his son, and apurning him
from him, he lifted his tomahawk to strike
a death blow. Uncas sprang forwarded
and wartled off the blow with his toma.
hawk. "IIe who kills this lady, shal
first kill me-" said he. AT these word
abe warrior looked upon his son with th'
most savage and determined resentmcn
IN his countcnance. +" Prepare then T.
dispute thy life with me-" said he, an
for the sake off cowardly whiterran's far
lily attempt the life of thine own father.
Philip aimed his weapon-Uncas raise
but he hesitated-should he strike hi
father ? but while he deliberated, hi