Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-12-17

calm ensued. the sail hung loose and IN,
boat stopped and commenced whirlini
slowly around. The Indian at the helm
had spoken few times in English, Will,
The other seemed entirely ignoran, Of ih'
language.
The boat continued TO whirl round ans
round. and the Indians seemed not at al
inclined TO take the oar and row the canoe
"Why don't he take the oars aud row III
along" exclaimed Mr. Dickinson, TO the In
dian interpreter.
"ile says, he WON'T" replied the latter
The other Indian then began 10 motion
10 Mr. ID. for something. The interpreter
said he was motoniug for the Jug OF rum
Although at first quite reluctant 10 com
ply with this request, (for lie knew well the
effects few potions OF alcohol would have
on those troublesome and unruly Indians.
Mr. Dickinson. by the earnes. solicitation,
Of the young merchant. allowed them Ia
9uaf one or two draughts each, when the
Indian muliered.
''Now we are brothers r.
"No, we are no, !" exclaimed Mr. Dick.
inson, emphaiicalIy, rs he drew the lug TO.
wards, and placed il beside himself.
Bot the savages still seemed unsatislied,
and the foremost again mulely demanded
the run.
Tell him he cant have il, until we ar
rive" earnestly replied Mr. Dickinson.
Fury was depicted on the counienance
Of The savage Indian A ferocious glare
shot from his eyesl Quick as thought, he
thrust his hand into bis bosom, and drew
forth cleaning daggerl The young mer.
chant lrembled and turned pale Mr. ID.
was firm and undaunied His keen, pierre.
ing eye watched every movement Of the
savage The latter, still eluiching his dag
ger, hastily rolled up his loose pants aud
showed his limbs. exhibiting scar made by
a cannon.ball, with q diabolical expression
Of countenance, and low mutiering, show
ing the deep hate that ranked in bis heart
towards the white man. Then barring his
neck. he pointed to deep scar received in
some former conflict
"WhM means he by this :" eagerly de.
handed Mr. Dickinson. Of the Interpreter.
He received these wounds" replied the
latter, Eat the battle Of the sCedars, and
now will be reyenged on the white man 70
A stern seal sat upon the lips LA vivid
hre flashed from the eyes OF Mr. Dickinson I
His manly breast dilated His whole Wis.
age espressed-"I fear him not I"
Turning quickly to the m-ychant, who
sat pale a. ghost. he exeI-nta
"Hand me that piece OF broken paddle 80
'Oh dou'tl beg OF you don't we shall
both be killed" exclaimed the trembling
merchant.
"Hand il 10 me this moment, or III sink
the boat !" replied Mr. ID.
ooh | can't swim r. replied the young
man "buI il you will have il, there il is !"
and he reluctantly handed the paddle.
Mr. Dickinson eagerly grasped il. The
dark savage Aourished bis gliiiering dag.
ger The Interpreter sat silent and mo-
iionlessl The affrighiened merchant al
most tainted The savage was abou, TO
pounce upon Mr. D.. The cool in,repidiiy
oi the latter was now manifested Flour
ishing that wreck OF paddle, he fearlessly
exclaimed.
"IsH him il he Advances one step, RI
dash his brains out r.
Surprised and abashed at this discovery
of the spirit of his antagonist, the Indian
ludicrously exhibited bis disappointment.
He dropped the dagger upon the canoes
bottom His hands hung motionless al his
side ! The tears sireamed down his cheeks,
and he blubbered like child.
"Oh dear !" groaned the merchant, 81
hope we are safe now"
Whats he crying for J" exclaimed Mr.
Dickinson, still cluiching his paddle, aud
standing on his guard, for he knew full well
the willy Indian might exhibit his cunning
IN such apreience.
Hes rying because he can, have rum"
said the interpreter.
Tel HIM TO take those paddle" said
MIR ID. land row for life TO Island Ore."t
The Indian said he would comply, II
they would then buy them some bread and
give them the Jug OF rum. ae
VERY we'll. said Mr. Dickinson "then
row US this mile very quick u
The paddles were schedule light canoe
rapidly skinned over the waters, and " a
rev moments shot up to the wharf Of The
Island. The young merchant jumped out
brst-Mr ID. took the Jug and broken pad
die, following with his face towards the In
dams. The latter were nbout 10 follOw but