Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-09-09

tors between the Orolt SPIRIT and the people o.
earth They wcro also considered perfect mas
tc-s of the healing art, and every secrecy was
contided to them. He began to question the
chief concerning his victories and his captives.
The Huron proud to answer such questions where
personal vaiour was concerned, related every
particular of the combat of the morning, and with
cxultation boosted Of the possession Of the niece
of his mortal enemy. Uncas, the Mohawk Chief.
Ol-ne-wa-kah could hardly conceal his emotion
when the Huron told his horrid p!aas relative to
the disposal of Ya-utilda for the purpose Of har-
rowing the feelings of Uncas.
s.Bat," said the Huron, In conclusion. "she Is
sick, very sick. and fear she vii. not live till 1
can execute my vengeance the Mohawk
Have YOU roots that cure her Disorder
O.-ne-wa-kah answered IN tho affirmative
The chief conducted the Pc4uot to his wigwan,
where, in one corner, upon some dried leaves
laid the PROSTATE object of the wizards love-
He waved his hand for the Huron to withdraw,
and was instantly obey ed by the obsequious chief
The light Of the full moon Illuminated the recess
where she lay. and he eAtinguished the pine knot
which lighted the wigwam. Bending to the dis
trcssed captive. he revealed his name and design,
cautioning her to make no voluntary effort, but
to conform strictly to his instructions. He then
departed and reported success to the chief.
Tomorrow night" said he, IL must conduct
her alone to yonicr cave, where the spirit that
cures diseases resides; and for four hours we
COZ the operations Of the Cool Spirit, will rally
the I'll ones of the place. and the naadv will be
made than ever. Hear and obey"
The chief nodded assent
At moon-rse the next evening the wizard and
Taratda left the wigwam of the Huron. whose
eyes sparklcd with savage delight as he reflected
upon his approaching revenge. As they passed
the guard they were checked, but The wand of the
wizard was po:cn: sceptre, and the faithful
guardian shrunt back with awe ana reverence
They were scarcely beyond hearing when an old
man, who had long witnessed the receptions oil the
wizards, whispered in the ear of the Huron, that
he who led Yara.i!da to the cave IN, gat be Del
aware in disguise Revenge, jealousy and rage
were aroused in the heart of the chief at this
MISE and he called council! of his warriors. 1t
was ctcrmined to start in pursuit. 4 loud yell
arose from the savage circle when the decision
was known, and, led on by their rcvcngcful chief,
they sped after the flying pair with the heetness
of the wind. Ou-ne-wa-kah and his precious
charge, stimulated by love- sped with equal rapid
ity toward the river where he had left his canoe.
They heard the savage yell and knew that they
were discovered. Like feet iawn YaratiIda
kept pace with the Pequot, but the Hurons gained
upon them every moment. Approaching danger
lent them strength, and they reached their canoe
just as their pursuers appeared upon the bare
brow of the mountain above them. In a moment
the PROV of Ou-na-wa-kah was pointed toward
the falls Of the Winnasce, whose stream sparkIed
in the glowing moonlight. A horrid yell from
tho shore they had Just left, proclaimed the disap
pointment Of their pursucrs Yet disappoint-
ment gave them renewed strength, and the Huron
chief plunged into the river followed by his blood
tlairstx s.lan-I> .A~ -..@.sa rorcss OF CEDAR
crowned rock, Ou-nc- wa -kah moored his canoe,
where he know it would be secure from the search
ing eye of the approaching chief. In it he left |
Yarailda, and sprining upon the cliff, he bounded
to the northward Of the hiding place Of his ward,
and with a loud voice that awoke the echoes of
the great forest, he gave tho startling and pro
longed war-whoop of the Delawares. That sound
was answered by loud yell from the bosom of
the river his enemies neared the shore, and the
next moment a responsive shout came from the
interior. Another, and another, in quick success
sion greeted his from the recesses of the for
est; ere the Huron gained the shore n valiant
band Of the Delawarcs was gathered around the
young Pequot upon the cliff. Unmndfu of num-
1crs, and too far advanced to retreat, the despe-
ate Hurons pressed to the contest, and with the
ierceness of tamished tiger, the chief sprang
,pon a cliff near Ou-ne-wa-kah. In a moment ,
ne Ratchet of the Pequot was buried deep IN the :
read of the bloody warrior, and amid the yells Of
lis retreating followers, he rolled down the steep
cclivity, and the waters of the Hudson closed ov-
II the fallen chief forever
The soft flush of morning had tinsed the east
I'm horizon when the tumut was stiIed into aw-
ul silence, and Ou-ne-wa-kah fastened to the hid
ng-place of Yara,ilda. The maiden had waited
With anxious suspense to learn the name of him :
vho had found a grave in the dark waters near
cr; and when she knew the victim was the bloody
huron, her iov was unbounded. She lcaped froi.,
he canoe and fell PROSTATE at the feet Of Ou-ne-
va-kah, blessing him as her deiverer, and as the
venger Of the harasscd Delawarcs.
"Let the Deawarcs and the Pequots be friends,
aid she, joining the hands of Dune wa-kah and
he chief of the clan that surrounded them. "Let
hem hunt in tho same forest, fish in the same nv
r, dance at the same council fire. Let them bu- o
y the Ratchet deep in the forest, and hang the y
nife high upon the maple Then will the Great II
pirit be no longer angry-:hen the white man p
annot drive US from the graves Of our fathers. u
Iere we will light joyful fire and ask the Great b
pirit to smile upon We will tell our sisters o
nd our children, how fell the bloody Huron, and Il
will lead them to where the canoe of Ou-nc-wa- II
all found a safe harbor when the Huron pursued Il
im Again, say, let the Pequots and Deawares d
friends, let the turtle and the panther be the a
lark for BOTH
AS she concluded, the Delawares nodded assent,
y they had seen the bravery of Oune-wa-kah.
hey asked him to treat for peace with his ma
on and tell of their friendship. Their wishes n
ere gratified, and the tomahawk was buried be- Il
veen the two nations. The wigwam of Omega Il
as made happy by the bravery Of Ou-ne-wa-kah p
nd the virtues of Yaratilda; and when the old q
aief departed for the land of spirits. Ou-newa Il
ah became the chief of the warriors Of the