Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24


dered at that she wandered long and
YEARLY to very little purpose. Like Alps
on Alps, tall trees rose on every side--a
boundlesg continuity ofshade ;and fa,igued
with the |earch, she deemed it prudent to
retrace her steps while it was yet time.
But this resolution was easier formed than
executed, returning was as dangerous as
"going Ger" and after wandering for
hours, she sunk on the ground, her eyes
swollen and flied with tears, and her
mind agi,ated almost to Distraction. But
here she had not rested many minutes he.
fore she startled by the sound ofapproach-
ing footsteps, and soon all Indian hunter
stood before her-"a stole Of the woods,
a man without II tear" Mrs. M'Dougel
knew that Indians lived at no great dis
lance, but as she had never seena mem
Der ofihe tribe, (omne ignotam pro nag
nifco) her first emotions were those Of
terror; quickoning, it may be said, every
pulse, and yet pa!sying every limb. Blu.
the ludian'svlews were more comprehen-
sive, constantly on the outlook in search
Of the quarry, and accustomed to make
circuits comprising the superfccs ofmany
Highland mountain and glen, he had
observed without being observed himself
knew her home, recognised her person
comprehended her mishap,. devioed her
errand, and Immediately beckoned 10 her
TO rise and follow him. The unfortunate
woman understood the signal, and obeyed
ii in as far as terror left her power; and
after a heightened sweep, which added
not little to her previous fatigue, they
arrived at the DOR Of an Indian wigwum.
Her conductor enyited her to enter by
signs; but this she s!ernly refused TO do,
the hospital Indian darted into the wig
: wan and communed with his wife, who
) in few minutes also appeared, and by
!, certain signs and sympathes known on
) y to females, Gained the Strangers fears,
and induced her TO enter their lowly abode
Venisoa was instantly prepared for sup
I per, and BIS. M'Dougel still alarmed al
the novelty Of her situation, found The
viands delicious, rnd bud roraly, if over
parthken OF SO savoury a meal. Aware
3 that she was wearied, the Indian removed
) from their place near the roof two beauli
5 full deer-skins, and by stretching and fix
atng them across, deyided the wiswam into
two compartments. Mats were uls'
spread in both. and next the stranger wa:
given to understand the farther dJrmi
tory was expressly intended for her nc
commoddlion. But here again her cou-
rageIailed her, and to the nest pressing
entreaties she replied by signsas well a:
9 she coul that she would prefer TO sit ane
i, sleep by the fire. The determination
1 seemed to puzzle the Indian and hi,
I squaw sadly; often they looked al one
$ another and conversed softly in their owl
5 language, andeat last the red took The
: white wonan by the hand, led her to bel
: couch, and ibecame her bed-fellow., II
the morning she amoke greatly refreshed
and was anxious to depart without iarihe
, delay; but this the In iian would on no ac
count permit. Breakfast was prepared
another savoury and well cooked neal
J and then the Indian accompanied hi:
guest and conducted her to the yer,
spot where the cattle were gazing. These
. he kindly drove from the wood, on the
, verge Of Mr.. M'Dougel deserted her hus.
band running about avery where; baIIoo
ing, and seeking for herin state. Of alb
) soIuie distraction. Great was his joy
and great lis gratitude to the Indian len
efactor, who was invited TO his house ant
treated to the best the larder afforded, ant
presented on his departure with suit o
, clothes.
In about three days he returned, ant
endeavored by every means to induce Mr.
} M'Duuge to follow him into the forest
{ But this invitation the other positively
declined and the poor Indian went on hi,
way obviously grieyed ana dssappoint
ed. But again he returned, and though
! words were wanting, renewed his entrea'
, ties, hut still vainly and without effect
and then as last desperate effort, he hi
; upon an expedient which none save al
! Indian hunter would have thought Of
: Mrs. M'Dougel had nursing only few
months old-a fact the indian failed moi
! to notce-and after bis paniomimic clio
] quence had been completely thrown away
; he approached the, cradle, seized the child
] and darted oat of the house with the speed
of an antelope. The alarmed parents
, instantly followed, suppicating and i'm
r precating atthe top o. their voices; bu
D the Indians resolves were fixed us fate
/, and away he went, slow enough to cd
! courage his persuers, but still in the vaiI
bya good many PAGES, and far enough
ahead to achieve the secret purpose h,
had formed; like the parent bird skim
ming the ground when she wishes to will,
: the enemy from her nest. Again and a
gain Mr. M'Dougel wished TO contnu,
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