Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-28


avenger at his blood 10 this capacity was the
brother Of os sa-hinia called upon forthwith to
avenge the blood Of his brothef But in considera-
ton OF the long established friendship which had
been 80 firmly cemenied, and was now so fatally
and unbappy terminated, ssd the interference Of
hiends, temporary suspension Of the sentence was
granted a boon from the brother OF Os-sa hin-,s.
The day, the hour, the place and manner of his ex
eeution were agreed upon. Man.,in-o-ah was to
retire from the nation I'll, the fli time should expire
and then return. All Of which. on his psr, he svow-
ed faithfully TO perform. Man,in-c-ah Jeff his pa
tive village Before his final departure he required
10 the cabin Of the asi,a,ed kahyanss 10 take Of
her last farewell. OF his, a. and destiny shel
hsds bssw tmsSrmsd. HsssiaesSi -heft formal fe: I
lease from her former vows. She rejected the pro-
posal with kind but decisive negs,ion. The full
tear glis,ened in her eye, yet il moisened not her
cheek, bu, returned unshed To the foun from whence
il came
She whispered softly in his ear-In all your trials
be courageous, be true, perform strictly your
We will yet be one # on earth, will in the
presence Of the Gres, Spirit On the hour Of your
execution, | shall be near you with Ibis token of
your attachment (holding in her hand rich wrough,
sash which had previously been the gin Of Man-tn-
o-ah,) to inspire you with for,itude, uiat you may
meet your end as becomes a worthy descendant of
the Great Ka-ha-ayent /, is true the time OF your
probation will pass heavily away, said she, as Man
iin-o-ah pressed her trembling hand in his. But
shall live happy in the knowledge that you will act
the part of a true brave Of our nation You cannot
dishonor the name of a Cayuga; our desiinies
| firmly knit while you live, life to me will be
pleasure. When the soul of Man tin -ah quits its
earthly home, the spirit of Kah-yah-sa must soon
follow. Lingering here her joys would be few, and
the memory of Man-tin-o-ah dead could not be
borne. At the time of your sacrifice | will, from
some large tree not far distant, display this white
belt in token of peace and recognition. Let it
you 10 acquit yourself in that trying hour with the
courage of tried warrior Of the Cayugas Till
then, farewell; keep this blue bet have wrought
for you, and during your retirement lie, it be tails
man to truth, fidelity and virtue. Till laen, sustain
yourself 10 meditaiing the noble deeds you have
achieved, and in tie prospect Of etcrnally enjoying
the favor Of the Grea, Spiri, who freely dsposes his
favors to the brave and trne; farewell. The maids
of the Five Nations must not openly hold converse
with the doomed.
The heart of the chief was full. His broad ches,
heaved with emotion. He gently pressed the loved
one to his bosom. He would have told her much
but the tongue of the brave denied him utierance
His calm demeanor aud expressive looks told more
than could multitude of words. He sighed anc
beckoned silent iarewell--slowly and reluctant,
aud with a heavy heart the warrior departed. The
eye of the trembling girl followed his retiring steps
till the dim shade Of night shut his tall form from he
view, and she listened till the last football died il
y the distance. The rising sun found Man-iin-o-af
in low wilderness far from his home The dane.
Of the madens or the song Of the warriors had few
u charms for her. She busted herself almost unce 49,
ingly in the domestic concerns OF her parental fire
- side. on when alone would she recount the nobl,
deeds OF him who was the centre and crcumfere nee
OF her affections, and break out in few wild note
i expressive oil her gloomy feelings. She sough, no
yet stunned the society Of het iormer friends, bu
IL chose rather 10 seek consolation in listening to tn
rushing wind as 1t swept the leay forest, tn
q ripping brook as II murmured sweetly along it
IL Pebbly channel. On wonld she alone wander
evening to the shore OF the CLASSY lake, place he
ear near It's grassy margin, and catch the remblin
j. sounds as they came across its smooth surface
e Midnight nigh, find her gazing upon the face Of tn
n we'll filled moon; often and again would she mum
D. Der the changes it would perform ere he would re
IS turn. Her night dreams were Of him and her dali
n thoughts forgot him not
= Early one morning, several chiefs Of the Onon
" dagas with Mr.. Webster, (whose Indian name wa
e Sa-goos- -noons) were sitting around the door
n the council house, young man, a stranger, pr,
~ senied himself before them After the customar
Ie SITUATIONS, the young man proceeded-'Faihers
l. have come to dwell among you and your people,
al you will permit have left forever The home {
81 my fathers and the hearth Of my mother. | CON
re TO seek home with you. My name is Man-,in-'
oil ah. Deny not The most aged chief, Kali
n wick-too-too, answered him--'Man-iin-o-ah, yo
$, are welcome here; 81, you down with U.s. BE o,
son-we will be to you father. You can hum an
4 fish with our young men, and tread the war-ps,
ID with the braves of our naoG. You shall be homo
in ed as you deserve Nesrtwo years passed aroun
a. and Man -tn-o-ah was apparently conented ar
rs happy Always foremost in the chase, most acli,
is in the dance, and loodesI IN the song. Beiwee
a Man-iin-o-ah and Webster a bond OF hrmesi ffien,
il ship was formed. When Webster climbed the hi
eel Man-iin-o-ah was his companion. When Mantii
in o ah watched the md night moon, Webster whispe
~, ed friendship in his ear Their wskslul eyes cauQ
he the FIRST glimmerlags OF tle rising together az
lis ITS last pairing CLEAN, as ssnk below the Westei
III horizon. departed from both their visions at II
~ time.
"a Said Msn-tin-o-sh To his friend one morning. 81
n ting in more contemplate mood thsn usual,
nd must soon leave your beautiful valley forever
he must 90 toward the setting sun. -Four aud TWEEN
Ia moons have filed Their horns and wansd since
o. came W this place between the hills. have vo
!e. 10 perform. Nv nation and my friends know MAJ
r. uvtt a.. t,us Nv Gisnd -, az, -