The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22
The Indians Prophecy.

The Indians Prophecy.
Sixteen years after Braddock's defeat,
Washington, accompanied by party ofhun-
ters, woodsmen, and others, proceeded to the
Kanhawa on an exploring and surveying ex-
pedition. This river, now in the western
limits ofVirginia, was then several hundred
miles remote from the frontier settlements,
and only reached by intricate Indian paths
through the mountain passes--One day while
halling in their camp, resting from the ex-
cessive fatigues Of their enterprise, they saw
a party of Indians approaching led by ira
der. The latter advancing informed the par
ty, that the Indians consisted Of company
Of warriors attendant upon Grand Sachem
or chiefian,-one Of the most noble, of the
northwestern tribes, and the one who had
commanded the Indians at B.addock's defeat,
and that hearing ofthe coming Of Col. Wash
ington into the western country, this chief
had set out to meet him on an errand him
self would disclose. The Sachem and his
warriors were now introduced. Though
sixteen years had elapsed, the old chieftan
Immediately recognized the person of Wash
ington, and pointed him out to his compan-
ions as the hero Of that memorable battle.
The Colonel received him with the utmost
cordiality, but though the sachem was per-
fecly familiar with all the other members Of
the party, he preserved towards Washington
the most marked Difference, and even awe.
He shrunk back from the offered hand,
refused the profered gift of spirits,-the
great temptation Of the poor Indian, merely
pulled the offered pipe of friendship and re-
fused to eat of the provisions prepared for
their repast. They were, of course, filled
with amazement with such strange proceed
ings, and awaited with much interest the
issue Of the strange adventure
After the council fire was kindled, the
Grand Sachem with his tall and manly form
stood forth, and thus addressed our beloved
Washington. 6 am chief and the ruler
over many tribes. My influence extends
to the waters of the great lakes and to the
far blue mountains. j have travelled long
and weary path, that ] might see the young
warrior Of the great battle. 1t was on the
day that the white mans blood mixed with
this chief called to my young men and
said, Mark yon tall and daring warrior; he
is not of the red coat tribe; he hath an In
dams wisdom, and his warriors fight as we
do; himself alone is exposed. Quick let
your aim be certain and he dies" Our ri
hes were levelled--rihes which but for him
knew not how to miss Twas all in vain ::
power mighter far than we, shielded him
from harm. He cannot die in battle. am
old and soon shall be gathered to the great
council fire of my fathers, in the land Of
shades; but ere 60 there is something
bids me speak in the voice of prophecy
Listen !! the great spirit protects that man
and guides his destinics. He will become
the chief Of nations, and people yet un-
born, hail him as the founder Of mighty
empire" The old chieftan ended his mes
sage and relied in silence. AT early dawn
the warriors rose from their blankets spread
upon the bare earth, and were seen slowly
vending their way TO their forest homes
Taken in connection with the long contin-
ued pe-ils, bloody battles, the great person.
al exposure of Washington, and his event
ual triumph and exalted station. this proph-
ecy of the venerable Slchem is truly remark
able; il seems almost the Inspiration OF
God.
g Thomas, there is great deal too much bust,e
here /"
"Where, Pa" @ p0 ..4
:" mean there is too much noiso---you must stop
it."
g Is noise q hustle, Pa " tttf
YES, child :" "ao EN iu~l
g Golly gracious---then sister Sally wears the
biggest noise you ever saw Pa. ~ N.
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A young infant, of the masculine gender, was re-
Gently left at the door Of postmaster in Alabama
before he was up When he cane down and saw
it. the only remark he made was, that the male de-
iipery on that morning was unusually early
Some wag took drunken fellow, placed
him in a coffin with the lid left so he could
raise it, placed him in grave yard and wal
ted to see the effect. After short time the
fumes Of the liquor left him, and his position
being rather, confined, he sat upright, ant
after looking around exclaimed N
"Well, Pm the first that riz! else Pm
confoundedly belatcd," "