The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-05-13

From the Essex County IN. W Times.
TIE HERMIT OF TIE AUSABLE;-OR TIE
WHITE CHIEF.

On bright evening in the Autumn Of II, two
persons stood on the shore Of lake, the extreme
source of the Ausable. One was speaking with the
dignity of an Indian Chief-the other listening with
the eagerness of youth. "Whte man - said the
speaker, al have been friend to your race,
have held back the tomahawk Of my people, whom
the French have urged to dye it with your blood
Though they threatened us with determination Tor
our attachment to you, yet we have boldly dehed
them, We have fought for you, many of us have
died for you. In return only ask that you will treat
tho Indians kindly when death has conquered their
Chief
''You call me a rel skin; but there is not drop
Of Indian blood in my veins. Yes since you ask it,
l will tell you my story repeat itnot until the Indans
have mourned for their Chief then speak, if you
will.
"For the last fifty years my home has been in the
widerness-my cabin on the shore Of this lake. My
youthful days spent on the bright shores OF
England and here, while almost crushed by mis-
fortune sought the direction of the Great Spirit and
am far happier here in my cabin than king in his
palace. My first recolectons Of my dying mother,
and have never forgotten her look Of love, as she
commended her children, myself and sister, to her
God The remaining years of her childhood had
nearly passed, when at school we became acquainted
with james Annette s.. loved my sister ar
IDENTIFY yet, short time only had pnssd when pre-
ferred the society Of Annette The world would call
il childish, but it real ove,-love that did not
with death. More than fifty years have passed
since last her; yet her bright image is plainly
before me- it at the last parting when press
ed her trembling hand. AT last we babe our school
adieu, and left for home. At parting she tod
me that she would ever love me-that she could love
else. So, with light heart left her to visit
again the scenes Of my early days. But my hnpP
ness was of short duration. All around my
happy home had felt the blight of ruin and decay land
my ouce kind father wretched drunkard. lie
had sought to drown sorrow in the intoxicating cup
TIL disease had laid him the bed Of death, and
only reached home to watch by his bedside n few
days. while consumption did his fatal work. ''Chl-
dren ~ said my father, the death stood
his forehead, 81 shall soon appear before God.
leave you with the hope thatshe has forgiven my sins.
Now give pledge, and can die in peace
Promise me here by my dying bed, that you will
never taste the drunkord's cnp' The pledge was
gven and never has been broken-no, never shall it
be-
SAT the decease of my father, we were pennyless
Though all those broad lands called my
another's yet, for mysefI cared not but the thought
that my sister was beggar, could not bear. She
had written TO James s., my former schoolmate
mentioning circumstances, and reminding him Of
his former professions of love. His reply was an ex
preston Of surprise that in her circumstances,
should presume to address gentleman. The heress
had changed tie the pennyless orphan. line from
her TO whom he had pledged his love, that he
sought a favor, received insult
She smiled again Her sorrow ended in
the quiet of the grave. Before leaving England,
sought an interview with Annette. She was walking
with her brother, beautiful eminence giving
wide view the sea I was TO cross. The
first glance told me more than words express. ]
knew she loved me and would love else. Be-
fore word had passed, her brother attacked me-
"Villan ~ said he, 'relinqush all claim to the
hand ofmy sister, or this moment is your last -
81 shall ever detest you the murderer of my
sister," said | !: 'your sister shall love-
"There was loud report of his pistol as forced
1t from his hand, and the moment he was strug-
Cling in my grasp on the brink of precipce When
my consciousness returned, L the foot of the
cliff from which we had fallen, and beside me was
the body of james s.. lie dead For me to
stay in England, was to die. In few days l was
on board an Indnnman, in the broad Atlantic Years
passed away, and noble vessel richly laden with the
treasures of the Indies entered English port.
now had wealth; and could see Annette, we might
leave England and be happy. AS passed the church
yard, splendid marble monument attracted my at.
tention. 1t the grave ofAnnette. spent besides
it few moments of the deepest anguish, and there
resolved to leave England forever.
'Elere have been for half century, loved and
respected by my tribe. Away from the vices of
civilized man, have endeavored to restrain the In
dams; and now when they lay here beside the bright
clear water, ask proudei eptaph than they will
place above me, ''THE PIPE OF PEACE
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