The native American., 1837-09-02
From the Ne,o York Mirror.
THE MURDERED WARRIOR.

throughout the whole of British India relative that
vast combination society of individuals, styling
themselves "rhugee," caused the author OF the ioi-
lowing tale to believe that any fresh light thrown upon
the proceedings of these wholesale murderers' must 1e
acceptable the reading public; and as the ma rials
from which this tale has been compiled are aulent'
and casually obtained by the author a. saiiJu'
times and places during the last few years. ne SIN
cerely hopes that any slight faults or inaccuracies
which, perhaps will occasionally appear IN the thread
of the narrative NAV be attributed to these causes.
The complete unravelling OF tne mysteries o. ''i1
singular BODY due to that excellent noble man aad
enliohtened statesman, Lord William Bentinck, Gov
ernor General of British India and when we consider
the ancientness Of ths order, Qf we may so term ~
its numbers. secesy and activity before when even
the more modern society of Freemason sinks into IN
significance, we cannot but think that great credit
must be due to the Individual who could thus, by
using his official power with energy and dlsceTnmen
lay open, in great measure, to the public, the history
of this dangerous party.
The atrocities committed by some OF the members
of this gang, are without parallel in the annals OF
crime either for eeverness of contrivance or boldness
of execution for, urged alike by religious fanaticlsm
and the love of gain, and being, moreover, regularly
bred to the profession these individuals went about
their cold-blooded murders in such systematic man
ner, as to cause the heroes of an American or
European murderer to thrill with horror. The follow
ing narrative will give the reader tolerable insight
into their method of procedure.
1t was towards the close of beautiful day in the
might have been crossing of those extensive
mediums that prevail in the southeastern neghbor-
hood of the Nerbudda river. His and dignifed
carriage, and the and grace with which he man
aged The noble animal he bestrode would, even to an
inexperienced eye, almost have stamped him mill
tary character had not the question been placed be-
yond doubt by the brilliant reflection Of the suns
rays from the polished surface of his buckler and the
steel head Of his long and taper lance, which latter
gtered several feet above his head Dress the motion
of his horse imparng to it the eccentric gancng of
meteor.
The costume Of the warrior was evidently Mahome-
tan, and from its richness, betokened the to be
of some rank. The toque and tIowsers were of crm-
son silk, richly laced with gold and the sheath Of
the cimeter, which hung gracefully om his left side,
had mounting Of the precious metal, and the trap
pings of the steed were of the richest description
But as it is time the reader should be introduced to
evidently an important parsonage, we will proceed
at once to the task.
Abdur Kaeed was Mahraa chefiain of no mean
rank, and during the late which his countrymen
had been wagng against the British had proved him
self warrior of considerable military experience and
prowess, and often had The son-ied columns of the
spahis and troops Of the lire gazed with mingled ad
miraon and anxiety upon Abdur and his splendid
troop of horsemen they wheeled 10 the right left
advanced retired, with the Iapidity Of lightning.
causing the aforesaid troops to obey with rather
than their usual aacrty the ORDER prenare receive
cavalry, time being lost either in giving obey
ing this command the glittering cayalcade
appeared in the distance.
But peace had been proclaimed between the two
belligerent powers, and The Mahratta prince having
assembled his followers merely awaited by the ratif-
cation by the council Of few articles Of the treaty TO
return his capital But Abdur kaleed, burning with
impaence again to embrace his beloved wife, Zue-
ma, and her children, obtained permission Of his royal
master leave the camp before the general movement
of the arny and in his impaence be gone utterly
neglected the advice the prince to his avore chief
tain, viz that he should take with him of his fol-
ing The adeus of his various friends, rode alone and
unattended from the camp it being the third day Of his
journey that we introduced him to the reader. The
sun rapidly sinking towards the horizon and when
we consider the dreary solitude the rider ,rversng,
and his distance from any human hahation, the STOW
pace which he was advancing would have appeared
singular in the extreme But perhaps he was thinking
of his absent beloved ones, ght be, that pre-
sentiment Of the dreadful fate that awaited him
weighing heavily upon his spirit; be this il NAV,
certain it is that he allowed the animal he rode to
choose its pace, and he appeared to be in deep
reverie.
Abdur had advanced in this for the space Of
an hour aud had nearly reached the extremity Of the
,neidaun, when he was aroused by hearing low and
paintive wailng, of female in Distress and upon
raising his eyes observed figure robed in white.
seated upon the ground at short distance from where
these mournnl sounds appeared to issue.
Like a true warrior, Abdur ready to assist
the distressed; therefore turning out of the path he
rode up the figure, and his interest was Immediately
more strongly excited upon finding himself gazing
upon female Of the most exquisite beauty, who APP
peaed be bewailing her hard fate in tones of bitter
anguish. With great soliciude, Abdur inquired the
cause of her grief, when voice, possessing the soft
est modulated and most nsinuafing tones that Abdur
thought he had ever hearl, thus replied
sAh! my lord 1t is but few hours since
rufians burst into my peaceful and beautiful cottage,
and having slain my husband, who would have resent
ed the inrusion seized upon dear children and my
self to bear into slavery. But fear and hope CIV
ing me strength, broke from their hold, and flying
from the door, sought projection in the neighbong
Jungle; but thinking to meet with assistance, wan.
dered some distance from home and now let me en-
treat my lord to accompany me there with all speed,
as may yet be in time TO save my dalling babes
from slavery.
Abdur hesitated not moment, but told her TO lead
the way with all expedition, that he would follow as
he feared not to encounter half dozen such cowardy
rufians with his single arm. Smiling her thanks
through her tears the female rose with alacty and
gded over the ground with rapidity that astonished
Abdur who had exert HIMSELF or rather his steed
to keep up with her She speedily gained the Jungle,
which here skirted the meddun distant not more than
two three hund led yards from the left Of the path
way, and threaded her way with amazing celeritv
among the tangled brushwood. They had proceeded