Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-05-21

BLOOMINGTON, IOWA
| indulge in this ftful dream" between life and
death modification had already taken place
and his pains were lulled. The light Of life
was going out and the shadowy outline OF the
grave was before him. His eyes wandered
around the vast room. At this moment the
man opposite him turned-their eyes met
lustreless as they were: dimmed by the
| waters of oblivion which were rushing from
them, to close up the fountain forever. The
recognition was mutual half uttered excla'
nation of surprise, the outstretched arms
which fell again powerless at their side
William, is that you -
| An agonizing groan was the answer. Years
had passed since they last parted, and now
where die they meet in the house Of death
| ooh, God my brother, is not this awful to
| meet thus-reach-your hand, one grasp-one
pressure-l-I-'' Uttering this he fell back.
The other could not speak, he had not yet tu-
| tored himself to die: it had not been told him
| that his hours were numbered. The shock
was too much for him; he stretched his hand.
as it were, mechanical; the other witnessed
the motion. Desperate even in death, he rails
ed himself up, and by superhuman effort he
rose from his bed, tottered across the room,
| caught the extended feverish hand Of his bro
Their, (for they were brothers, kissed his quiv-
ering lips, which were now closing forever,
attempting to speak, but voice and strength
failed. He turned round for the purpose of
regainng his own bed. One look-one step
he laid down, and in few moments the two
brothers were-DEAD:
THE FLORIDA INDIANS-WILD-CAT.
Extract of letter from an officer in the 9Th Regi-
ment, to his friend in this city, dated
New ORLEANS, April I'd.
II am here on my way to Arkansas, with
200 wretched Seminole Indians. They are the
remnants Of Spartan race. The men are no.
bic hardy looking fellows, whom you can but
respect, though they have murdered the inno-
cent and unoffending. But the women and
children excite your pity and commsseration.
On our tedious voyage hither, they laid about
the deck, perfectly resigned and apparently in
different to their fate careless Of life and fear
less of ath.
81 was at Fort Cummings, when the noted
chief Coacooche, or Cat, came in for a
talk This man is remarkable for the many
incidents in his life, and for his bold and daring
spirit. He was once prisoner, but made
his escape through hole in the walls Of his
prison, SO surprisingly small, that an ordinary
mans head would not enter it, and after he
was through jumped 25 feet to the ground
This fellow has committed more murders, and
scalped moro women and children than any
other Indian in Florda-and this man we were
to take and did take by the hand in friendship.
He came into our camp bringing with him
seven 'trusty squres,' who, in looks, dress,
and manner, might well be painted TO illus
trate, and personate the old one himself; lit
| tie effuson of birthstone, blue fame and a
few tails, would have made the picture COM
plete. Wildcats manner, upon coming in-
to the presence of so many officers, and sur
rounded as he was by so large body Of SOL
! diers, was somewhat confused, but he soon
recovered himself, and spoke with ease, and
not ungracefully. He is about thirty years Of
age, five feet eight inches high, we'll proper
toned, with calm settled manly face, and a
dark fierce eye, beaming with intelligence
The Colonel talked TO him openly and frankly;
he returned it and promised to cease fighting
and emigrate. His little daughter, child Of
five years, who had been taken prisoner, and
separated from its parents some five or six
months, was then given up to him, and for the
| FRO. time, i" I"diuu, saw tire vsidvucc or
feeling and affection.
~ consider the Florida war as at an end
All the chiefs and Indians are surrendering.-
These | am now taking of, have been the
most desperate in the country, and acknowl-
edged to have been the very spirit of the war.
lett at Tampa more than hundred, who are
waiting the arrival of their friends, when they
Will embark for their new homes.''
How TO GET sUPPER.-A few nights ago,
conjurer entered an inn at Ludlow, and asked
the company if they would like to see little
of his performances, as he was allowed by all
persons who had seen him 90 through his per-
formances, to do it with more taste and Judge
ment than any other man living. The landlord
was tho first to give his consent, and stated
that he knew few tricks himself, and had
seen many wonderful ones.-The coniurer
then requested the company to place three
hats upon the table which being done, he re-
quested the landlord to bring loaf Of bread,
aud the conjurer cut three pieces, (nearly half
a pound each) and then placed one upon each
hat. The conjurer then stated that he should
perform the trick much more comfortable and
agreeably to himselfif he had three pieces of
cheese. The cheese being bro't, the conjurer
cut three good sized pieces and placed one by
each peice of bread. Now was the grand trick
The conjurer turned up the cuffs OF his coat took
of his Northumberland, unbuttoned his shirt
collar, and stated that he would now eat the
three pieces Of bread and afterwards bring them
all under one hat. The coniurer commenced
eating the bread and cheese, and after eating
two pieces, declared he could not proceed with
the third and finish the trick, unless he had
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