Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-10-20

noted a mind wrough: up TO some even1>
FIJI purpose, as if its last energies were
concentrated to single deed ready Tor
cousuma,ion. A flush Of satisfaction
glomed over her cheeks and mild reslgna-
ton sa, triumphant on her brow. Her
hands dropped suddenly motioniess at her
side-her muscles slowly relaxed--a POI
sonous vegetation had lef. purple STAN
upon her lips. and she fell extended across
the breast Of her lover. Her sweet sp'rlt
Quietly left its earthly tenement, TO dwell
with him beyond,he troubled cares OF time.
As shuts the tender blossom al evening,
SO closed the eyes Of the Cayuga maid.-
as The trembling and uns.ained petal OF the
rose seeks its rest on the bosom OF the
earth departing from its stay, SO sank the
beloved Kahy ansa, and she calmly yielded
m her spirit al the shrine of her alteration.
The lovers were buried sitting side by
side in the same grave, with their faces
toward the rising sun. near the spot wnere
their lives so tragically terminated. Fifty
wears ago as the Cayuga hunter roamed in
perfect freedom over the rnbroken forest
Of w estern New York, as he approached
the high ground between the Cayuga and
Seneca lakes, he would point with sigh
10 the Grave of Mantnoah and kahyansa
and say. there was the sacrifice.
NorE. The feelings Of MIR. Webster on
this occasion, may more easily be imagin-
ed than they can possibly be described
Immediately after the tragic event OF which
we nave spoken, the Indians most cordial
ly invited Mr.. Webster to their village.
gave him the most solemn assurance of
perfect safety and protection very hospi>
,ably entertained him for few days, and
when ready 10 return. party Of Cayugas
conducted him to his home. However
much Of the foregoing story may appear
like fiction it Is nevertheless true. The
facts have often been related by Mr.. Web
s,er wtile living. 10 many old inhabitants,
-and first settlers in the vicinity, who will
We. bear witness 10 its authenticity.
ishaesrs the SrrAM.FRIGArE Missouri.
-vsa1 regret TO have 10 announce the to-
fal destruction, by fire. Of the splendid A.
merican steam frigale the Missouri, while
at anchor in this bay, on Saturday week.
She had the Hon. Mr.. Gushing on board.
proceeding 10 Alexandria, en- route for Chi
ma. as Minister.
The alarm was first given at s o'clock
precisely, and was Immediately followed
by such burst of flame from the engi-
neer's store room as 10 lead the belief that
it originated among the oil and spirits
Every exertion was made 10 subdue it,
and the large pumps we're instantly put
into operation but the progress Of the
flames was 40 rapid that it became neces-
sary to food the two magazines, which
was done so effectually, that it was not
until 20 minutes after 3, A. M, that any
explosion took place, and then not 10 an
extent TO injure the shipping in the bay.
the nearest Of which had already been re
moved by the exerlions of the acting cap
tain of the port. Assistance was prompt
" sent from the Malabar, under the per-
sonal superintendent Of Sir George Sar.
,orlus. and the Locust got up her steam
and ran alongside the Missouri, with the
view Of towing her into deeper water, or
rendering any other aid; but unfortu-
i,ately she had already grounded, which
rendered it impossible TO scuttle her.
As soon as the fire broke out, the Gov
ernor ordered the waterproof gate to be
opened, and proceeded himself to the
wharf, from whence he despatched two
engines under charge of the artillery and
zsappers, but in spite Of the united efforts
ihse crew Of the Missouri and her friend.
sxiliaries, the progress Of the flames,
Wien appeared at one time to be got un-
der, was such, that at length Capt. New
ton was forced to abandon his ship, after
sun,moning council of his own officers
and those British officers about him. who
unanimously decided there was no hopes
Of saving the ship.
The order was then given by Cap. New:
ton for all to qui. the ship. which was done
Immediately by the crew taking the wa
ter, and receiving the ready assistance Of
boats sent, in anticipation Of the exigency,
from the Malabar, and from vessels in the
harbor. Such was the state of the ship,
when the officers and crew left her, that
they saved nothing but what they had on.
Capt. Newton didanot quit the ship until
all had left her. about quarter past elev-
en- o'clock. We are happy to add that
the officers and crew are believed to be all
saved.
His Excellency the American Minister,
after securing his papers Of importance,
returned to the ship. and zealously united
his exertions to those Of the officers.