Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-05-13
A HIGHLAND OUTLAW

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Abnnt the centre of Lnch QIoich, under the
shadow OF two high mountain terraces, sircakcI
with SNOW - a small i,!and, scarcely NOR. than half
a luerc IA eNtcni.pn which are seen a few hirchir.es.
~ - about a quarter of o mile from tie nearest
noHniain, aul IL rs solitary rs the heart OF hermit
or recluse could desire. On this spot restless a
highlander, uow old aud stern, who bids defiance
To all The civil powers. anl lives a free denizcn Of
nature. SpDe forty years ago. Even McPhce, a
Inc spdgaily athletic highland lad. enlisted in n re-.
glmeut ot which his proprietor was an officer. lie
Na' Promised. or was lei 10 believe. that he wunld
SON he preferred ~ the army. tie went through
his exercises wEh CORRECTNESS and rcgul1rlfv: Inn
preicumenI came not, and Even deli,enicjy one
DAY marched "It Of the ranks. and Je,ook himself
10 ihe hills His retreat was discovered. and tyD
hIes oil snljiers were sent 10 apprChend him. With
the concurrence Of The late G!euglrry. Even was
seized, handcuilcd, and carried oil "A prisoner. As
the party proceeded through SirajherIck, he dannl-
less highlander watched a favourable opportunity,
made a tremendous leap over a precipice, and b ,un.
ded of from his escort. The party discharged Incl,
mnsSeis after him, but withOu, effect; and breaking
oil has handouts by dlshing them against n rock
Even was again n free man among the wilds. He
established himself on Lo,hiel's pToi crty in Carr
buie. an Out oilhe-wOrld retreat. where he lived
nnmolesieC for many yeGrs, hunting, fishing. and
rearing go1is. without any man daring ~ make him
afraid. or prcsuming TO speak Of rent As a com.
panIOn was wanting TO sOites or enliven his soil.
tudc. ESen wood, won, aud ran of with a damsel
of i"urieen, now hs wife. aud the mother Of five
children, ~ length. however, the law prevailed
for a lime; and the Adventurer was eiccteJ from
CO. rybuie. lie submitted quietly, aud took refuge
~ tbs little island ~ Loeb Quoich. where he deems
himself safe and impregna5le. With iurfand birch
trees he raised a hat. and found or made a boat 90
cn1ble him to communicate with The main land.
lla has about 50 gOIts. which no quarters on the
ncighburing hill; and his gun and rod, we suppose.
supply him with fish aud game. In winter, the
situation Of this lonely family must be awful T..
wen's strong. muscular, nHl handsome fame is
still clad ~ The highland costume; and he never
ventures abroad without his dirk by his side. Some
OF The tenants fear him from his character, and
others reverence him for his supposed witchrran or
supernatural power. which Is firmly believed in the
glen. Ia this way, a boil Of meal now aud then.
and perhaps a sum Of money, finds IT. way to the
lonely island, AID the hume of the ouicIst Is mlle
glad ~ winter. He believes himself that he i,
possessed ola charmed life; but a loaded gun i.
constantly at his bedside during the night. and IN.
dirk . ever ready b. day 10 supply mortal mean.
of defence. when Mr. Edward EIlfce yi.ifcd Glen
Ruaich. after purchasing the properly. Even called
upon him like a duufpi vassal ~ the old Ccud,l
hme.dJing homage tU hs liece lord. and presented
some goals milk as a peace offering. IIs term.
were simple but decisive. lie told Mr. EIice. mo-,
that he would pay rent for his land. but th1t he UouIl
~ w Nie We" IIf " We new ] Ir1 would not
disturb him in hIs possession, The rrizz'rJ ,s.rct
intrepid bearing. and free speech Of The bold ont
hw strIck The Englishman with surprise. AMI 20.
en- Instantly became o sort Of iavOuie. II t. gr,b,.
bic he will MT aga'n be disturbed: Tor Inc isL,Dd /.
not worth q shilling 20 any person buINfPbae. Nf
would DC cruel 10 disposscss even this Jlriry 4,l
desperate man, now upwards OF 90 yoars oC &c
TIE situation oihis family. growing ~ IN Wild nj.
gl'ct AM b1rharsm, IS he most painful c,,ruw.
stance % Ewcn's singular story. liz y,ico i .ru
comparatively n young and agreeable ls,kfpr r.r.
Sons and, a. she bad some education. a. 1. r-Tb'n.
me may teach her children n knowledge of be,,
ie'efs, ana some outline Of Christian duty end bo.
IeI " ms, however, The people Of The Glen are
wholly ignonni Tho tow who have I,J me-.
',nr'e with Even rcpresenth him as sfr1ug'v attach.
b 60 lo DE- iamly;and Of this we had icdirac1y , sof
% proof on The day we were In the Glen one Of
L"ens children bad died-died ,p his s,Iforv
fAlnos' which was desitue Of neigbb,rly aid or
consolation. Overwhelmed with glieftbs old man
.ooN me- b1at and crossed 30 q shopherd's
nui' begging The shepherd 10 assist him
lh mahIng a coffin for he dead child. a. he
could MT sieady hs hand under The blow Of this
,'Iamily Cone touch Of Hoture makes The world
Mo- says Shakespeare. The assistance was freely
gwen some bIrchod slaves we're f0uned into a col
hn. aud he child will IN n day or two be inferred
on r. spot suited exactly 90 ENon's tastes and char.
acicr Or The ancient churrhyard used by The aim.
po people of Glen Qu0ich = alr sn island. snail.
In catoni, which nses out Of 50 wafsu nj IN.