The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-04-05
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NrIDENCE RET u RNE d
OR THE
,n, = nov AND INDIAN CHIEF.

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,~,, uth him, among whom was widowed
az nn tn, with an only child-a inc boy about four
son You will recollect that the country
W ~" ,,s an unbroken forest, and this was The
rom,p Of the savage tribes
U' r,Jao W. saw The necessity Of keeping on good
,,ms with the Indians for as he was nearly alone:
a. was com pletely at their mercy Accordingly
81 .. 0ok every opportunity 10 assure them OF his
A.. Al, Geinas and to secure good will in return
IA y,.,al Of The chiefs came to see him, and all APP
,.,,od oacic. But there was one thing that troub-
lad him; an aged chief OF the Seneca tribe, ana one
Fl orusat inAuence, who resided at the distance OF
q h,Ira dozen miles, had not yet been to see him;
Y .rO could he, by any means, ascertain the views
and feelings of the sacbem, in respect to his set
B ,Isment in that region. AT last he sent him
message, and the answer was, that the chief would
vis, him on the morrow.
True to his appointment the sachem cam e. Judge
w. received him with marks of respect, and intro
Z duced bis wife, his daughter and the little boy.
n The interview that followed was deeply interest
U ips Upon its results the Judge conceived that his
security might depend, and he was, therefore, ex-
! ceedingy anxious to make favorable Impression
wOn the distinguished chief He expressed TO
him bis desire to settle in The country; to live on
4 terms of amy and good fellowship with the In
i tins and to be useful TO them by introducing a
npng them The arts of civilization.
"a The chief head him out, and then said, {" Broth.
n u you ask much, and you promise much. Wha
pledge can you give of your good falh?"
UIhe honor of u man that never knew decetion"
81 was her reply.
"Thc white mans word may be good to the
white man. yet il is but wind when spoken to the
81 lNdaN' said the sachem.
M WNwe pu, my life into your hands, said the
81 Judge; is not this evidence Of my good nten-
Q# tons! Ihare placed confidence in the Indian and
M will not believe that he will abuse or beiray the
trust that is thus reposed."
W $50 much is we'll" replied the chief "the In
dian will repay confidence with condolences; if you
will hus, lie will trust you. But must have a
En- pledge Let this boy go with me to my wigw am;
lwlIbring him back in three days with ;my an
Fl we'
lfan arrow had pierced the mothers bosom she
could not have felt deeper pang than went to hel
heart as the Indian made this proposal. She sprane
rom Ter seat, and rushing TO the boy, who stood
Alhe side Of the sachem looking into his face with
pleased wonder and admiration; she encircIed hin
in her aims, and pressing him close to her bosom
was about to fly from the room. A gloomy and
X Omious frown come over the sachem's brow bu
he did not speak.
But not so with Judge w. He knew that the
success of their enterprise, the very lives Of hi
family depended upon the decision Of the moment
"Say. stay, my daughter!" said he. Bring bach
aAeOOy, beseech you He is not more 10 vol
Than 10 me. would not risk the hair of his head
Vuhmy child, he must go with the chief God vii
watch over him! He will be as safe in The sach
ems wigwam as beneath our roof and in your
arms"
The agonlzed mother hesitated for moment
"ns then slowly returned, placed the boy The
N"ee oil the chief and kneelng at his feet, burs
"''e a HOOD of Tears. The gloom passed from the
'a'"sm brow but he said not word. He arose
NV" 'ne BOY in his arms and departed.
'"'" not attempt to describe the agony Of Tho
,.. ''e' '0' The three ensuing days. She was asi
'' W contendng hopes and fears. in the nigh
~, a"oke IRON sleep, seeming to hear the screams
,' "'' child calling upon its mother for help! Blu
Wv "a'e wore away-and the third day came
s9' noon arrived; and the afternoon was nov
"'"nced; yet the sachem came not. Ther
soom over the whole household, The moth
,,,, p''e and silent, as if despair was selilin!
,,I S around her heart. Judge w. walked L
going every few minutes to the door, an.
A, lug through the opening in the forest towar,
Wv sachem sabode. Ut~ fs ila-Iet
vOo. as the rays oftho setting sun were thrown
s,.,' 'oPs Of the forest around, the eagle fea.h
bn.t ae chiefain were seen dancing above th
M.,,'' III Inc distance. He advanced rapidly, an,
d,.a 1--WE BOY was at his side. He was gaiIy at
aos,s', young chief-his feet being dressed ii
d.. ns; line beaver skin was over his shon
Hs a"a eagles feathers were stuck into his hair
Ofh. - III e3calent spirits, and SO proud was h.
Than Nv 'ors' that he seemed two inches taIIe
md lie was soon in his mothers arms
DEATH ""' brief minute she seemed to pass from
for m. y me- II was happy meeting too hspp,