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


They were willing and welcome vsiiers at the /
dwelling of Ksh.ysn-sa, and were always loaih TO /
leave She received their visits with pride and sat,
isacion She loved TO listen to the tales fels,ed Of
their feats in the chase, their prowess in arms and
their lofty bearing in the eounril.room. As We, she
had regarded them only friends to herself and 10
each other She honored them as the ready cham
pion TO avenge the wrongs sgsos, their country in.
hicied by the foeman. The fircside of her parental
wigwam was often again made cheerful by the
presence Of the two friends. and the hours always
wore smoothly and pleasantly away. On time the
two Young friends Sc, out different hunting par
ties by design or from choice. for had they been
left TO themselves they would have passed togeih
or. But tbc- old .men. dssossd. ord N THOSE days.
among the Cayugas, the young men obcyed. Sue
cess had marked their progress N many weary
toll and danger-bear and deer had fallen in num-
btrs before them, and their boldness and address
could not be exceeded. Alter an absence Of sever
al weeks the party TO which Man-tin-o-ah belonged
returned richly laden with skins AID the more sub
stsniial burdens of the chase. The old men and
women the children and youthful maidens wen, out
10 welcome them on their return; feas,ing and
dancing followed, all things passed on in the
al routine Of aboriginal amusement and thanksgiv-
/ ing on such occasions. One Of the frs, places to
which Man-tin-o. ah bent his steps after his return
the cabin OF the fair kah-yan-sa for the magic
name had become more and more endeared to him
as an absence had ripened his hitherto tender i'm
pulses to perfect love.
She received him with extended arms, and now
openly avowed what before she had scarcely dared
to breathe. The tender passion as il existed be-
tween them was pure and reciprocal. 1t increased.
Each sought happiness in the society Of the other
and could find little enjoyment elsewhere. Days
passed feeiingly away. All things proceeded in
the calm sunshine of rational fruition. At length
the party to which Os-sa-hnta belonged returned
also. They, too, had been successful. and fortune
to him had not been less propitious than to hi:
friend. He too, FASTENED to the dwelling place o
the kindhearted Kah.yan-sa. He entered but the
opened smile OF gladness, at other times dmpled
not her cheek. An embarrassed greeting, and
cool uninviting welcome only heightened the sur
prise Of Os.sa-hin-ta. Unobserved till now Man
tn-oah sat In reclining posture in full view before
him; his countenance was composed, yet a digni
fed smile played over his features, which told too
i plainly the triumph of his feelings. As the vvit
: lightning flashes the clouded heavens, pass
ed this startling secre, across the mind of Os-sa-hin
Ia. As the peang thunder succeeds the stteakn,
flash and impresses its effects upon the soul, so en-
heart OF this neglected In instant he say
through the whole matter. lie lorebore to expires
: his displeasure, and retired in sulen silence. Hi
former friend had become sole possessor of the al
ecions of her he had secretly though ardenlly lov
ed. deadly and irreconcilabe hatred settled i
, the breast Of Os-sa-hinta. No sooner was the fac
revealed 10 him that he rejected, than his resc
: luton fixed The world was not wide enoug
y for Martin q ah and Os sa-hin-ta, and he speedi
resolved TO sacrifice his early friend at the shrine
!, bis vengeance.
, Not long afterwards these two rivals met in Sc
e cuded plain, and Os-sa. hin.ta thus accosted Mar
IF tin-o-ah. you and have for long time love
each other our friendship was sincere, trusted
l., would always remain Of in times Of difficult
a when danger was near have we effectualy assiste
I, each other. And in seasons of peril when despa
n seemed lowering over our desnes, 1t has been ou
i mutual good fortune TO afford his frond relief. Ol
Z. cares and trials, our perPlexites and difficulties
At our blessings and evils have been borne with Il
IS kindest feelings toward each other; we have bee
ID linked together 10 the unboken chain Of irlendsh
D. But the lime Of our separation has come. Our 10,
aud friendship must here have an end Hereah,
ne we enemies; you have suppianied me by takir
ne an undue advantage Of me in my absence. VI
4, have sought TO win the fair Kah-y an-sa. You ha'
rs succeeded too well hereafter | remain ear,
re only be miserable. bear To see so rio
i'd treasure in the possession Of another. The pa
T. moon has often been a faithful witness TO our
n tachment, and the stars cannot number our mutu
" acts OF friendship. Much regret il. but they mu
of all haze an end ere the rising sun shall gid II
tops Of the trees in yonder hill forest, the soul
e. Man iin-o-ah will be wingng IFS way to the ma
IT, sions Of the Great Spirit who gave il. Know ,h
en- you must die-prepaIe TO meet your end
The high souled Msn-tin-o-ah disdained an e
on PLANTATION. He listened TO the voice Of the chat
at Os-sa-hin-ta with the most stoica indifference,
o. the proud consciousness Of reetiiude. As 0s-s
he hin-ta finished speaking, he suddenly drew from
IT'S gitdle FURNISHED iomahawk, al the same time
ad blanket dropped from of his shoulders. With
ID high extended arm and piercing yell TO give
power and motion quick thought, the tiled
IN was ready for ITS work giuering suube'
ed flashed across the dreadful weapon as It was abe
he TO descend upon the head Of Martin bah. Bnt I
ed praetised eve his antagonist was not closed TO
- doinss, for while the polished instrument OF dea
cir was poised ready TO give the fatal blow, the rus
eif blade OF Martin ali pierced The heAh Of Os-'
nd hin-'s, aud he fell powerless to the ground Ma
he n-o ali retired TO his cabin in mournful silence
tx brooded over his Unlocked ior calamity with
IL most p0igaani sorrow. The body Of bin
~ was found and dark suspicion rested on Man-lia
be all a. guilty murderer. lie deaed no. the char.
AtA hs 10 In