American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-09-02

Neither of the two dared to breathe during that
moment of agony. Bending his ear close t'
the ground the savage, who appeared to be the
leader of the party, listened a moment intent
ly, while one Of his companions slowly arose
and stepped cautiously toward the thickcl
where Mr.. Ellingwood was concealed. 1t was
an instant of thrilling suspense, A deeper
breath than common, Or the rustling of a sin
gle fallen leaf would have betrayed the pursu-
ers to the Indians, ard sealed not only their
own fate but that of Ruth. The savage came
higher, and putting his hands out, cautiously
removed some of the outerm0st branches of
the thicket. The 7oung solGier might have
stabbed him to the heart, almost without
changing his position, but by 60 doing he would
have alarmed the rest, and prevented all posi-
bllty Of a surprise-a plan Of attack which
held out the only hope that they might prevail
against Tie overpowering Eumbers Of the In
dams. He only lleld his breath, therefore, firm
ly between his teeth, determined not to use his
knife except liz the last necessity. His cool
ness, perhaps, saved their lives, for after mo-
ment's unsuccessful scrutiny the savage retired
For more tEan five minutes after the retreat
Of the savage, neither MIR. Rutherford nor Ell
lingwood moved; but at length the young Off
Ger beckoned to his cor1panion and stole steal
thily few PAGES farther to the right. So cau-
tiousy did he move that II quarter of an hour
elapsed before he had gained the position he
sought.
The savages were still sitting in a circle be-
fore them, not many yards distant Their
arms had been piled against log equally dis
tant. The plan of Rutherford was to fire at
the group and instantly rushing from covert to
seize the arms of the Indians before they could
do so themselves. Everything was now ready.
"Tako the two inncrmost ones" whispered
Rutherford to his mpanion-"and leave the
leader and the tall one behind him to ME
ready-fre."
The report of the two pieces cracked sharply
in the air, and two of the savages fell over dead
But the other four sprang up with loud yell;
gazed wildly round an instant, and then reco-
Vering from their surprise, dartcd forward to
secure their arms. That moment OF hesitation
sealed their fate. The lightning is not quicker
than was the rush made by the two avengers
to obtain possession of the savageS arms. Seiz-
ing piece with either hand, and kicking the
other behind him, Rutherford dashed Oh tg
meet his adversares. One of them was already
bleeding, but he raisad his tomahawk to strike
the young officer. Before he could aim it,
however, the piece of Rutherford directed al
his brain, went off, and with a sharp, quick
cry, he leaped convulsively on high, and then
fell to the ground. Rutherford did not pause
a moment, for he saw that the other savage
who had at first rushed upon him had retreat
ed, and new following him with his eye he be-
held the Indian, TO his horror, with his hand
wreathed in Ruth's hair, and drawing with the
other his tCmahawk from his belt. The maiden
lay at his feet, pale as ashes, stretching her
hands out tc Rutherford for aid, but unable tc
utter word. Not moment was to be lost.
Hastily lifting the other musket to his Shout
der, Rutherford glanced his eye rapidly along
the barrel and pulled the trigger. Good God
the gun flashed in the pan. Every thing hung
on the next instant. The tomahawk ofthe sa-
wage had providentially caught in his belt, and
after Juggling at it vainly until now, he sud
denly ierked his knife from its sheath, and
drawing the weapon back to the full length of
his arm, WAS about to plunge it into Ruth's
heart, when at that instant the tomahawk of
Rutherford, with unerrng aim, whlzzed thro'
the air, and as the arm of the Indian descended
buried deep into his brain. He staggered and
reelcd around, his blow spending itself upon
the air. He ciutched the grass in agony as he
fell, made one or two convulsive movements,
and all was over. In another instant Ruther-
ford had clasped the trembling maiden to his
| bosom while at the same moment the voice OF
Mr.. Engwcod was heard eXClaimng,
"The Lord G cd of Israel be praised, how is
the spoiled delivered into our hands-my
/ daughter, oh, my daughter
The struggle between the father and his two
antagonists had been short and decisive. The
possession of their weapons had given the odds
/ to Mr.. EIlingwood. One of them had fallen at
| the first fire; ard the other percelving the de-
feat of his companions, had dashed into the
woods, and disappeared.
"But YOU are wounded, father" said Ruth,
'oh! Rutherford, see how he blecds."
And wounded indeed was the parent. The
Ratchet of the fallen Indian had struck his side,
which was now bleeding pfofusely. Ruth
however, handaged it up as we'll as her trem-
bling hands would permit, and with their JOY
in measure damPed by this occurrence, the
little party, after returning thanksgiving to
+ That great Being wkc had preserved them III
ouch imminent peril, set out for the nearest
frontier settlement. Before many hours march
they reached the hosp;table home OF neigh
Dor, and were welcomed to its shelter, with
tears ofIeloicing
Ruth rapidly recovered from the fatigue OF
that eventful night; bat her father, alas! was
destined to be its victim. His wound proved
mortal.
DeiOre lie uleu, HOWEVER, he lnSSlcu OH SCI
ing Ruth and her lover united. The ceremony
was performed at his bedside.
"God bless you my children he said, as he
placed his hand on them: then looking to hea-
ven, he murmured "Lord let.est now thy SER
want depart in peace" and thus he died.
DEATH AT MILITIA MysrER. At mill
tia muster in Geauga county, Ohio, last week,
. sentinel named Trueman Allen, was stabbed
TO the heart by rowdy named Nathan Brit
ton, because che latter was prevented from en-
tering the lines.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS. We understand
says the Newport Mercury, that the two Com
panies of the LIST Artillery at Fort Adams, are
.,ndnr nrders for Tayas and will leaue in q lnu,