The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-11-06
ready given fresh courage to those

ready gwen Iresh courage 10 thoSs
within. sVta i r. sifi'g bAa %
| Suddenly there was a new cause o
alarm. A shrek came from the upper
part Of the building aad ga.
"The roofs on fire!n sfs asas
With utter dismay it passed from
mouth TO mouth; and the tumult began
to grow alarming. One Of the men
was sent to reconnoitre.
"No,"said he, after peering cautious
ly awhile through the small gable win
dow; "'tis the house Of David Johnson;
the fiends have set it on FIRE! And
look farther down-by heaven the
whole settlement is in a blaze! See
the light yonder behind the trees!--
tits at the house Of Harper!- they'll find
warm work around that, for he is no
child when his blood is up"
"A bullet, that struck upon the win
dow frame, warned him Of his imprl.
dcnce in approaching so near, and he
returned to his companions below.
Soon after the sound of distant fire.
arms, accompanied with a shout, was
borne to them. "'Tis the voice oi
Harper!" exclaimed one; sand could
almost swear thatis the talking Of his
rifle. He's amongst them-and he
isn't alone; there is more than one
good rifle by his side" sigs
The sounds OF the distant conflict de-
noted that it was severe. Volley fol-
lowed volley in quick succession, and
the fierce whoop Of the Indian and the
shout Of the settlers mingled with the
din Of battle. Gradually the sounds
drew nearer, the noise of the fray mo-
mentarily becoming more distinct.
A brea,hless stiffness now pervaded
the dwelling. The tread of the Indian
was heard at intervals; few shots
were fired; but indecision was mani
tested in every movement. Won
Schamel was making preparations for
a sally, to unite with his friends, who
were evidently approaching. All at
once sudden panic seemed to seize
the assailants. They were heard hur-
rying TO and fro with a quick tread; and
then came shout, and the report Of
dozen rifles. eN-ia %
a'Tis Harper!" exclaimed several,
in the same breath.
"Come on, den, boys!' shouted Won
Schamel, as he sprang out ofthe open
door; "we'll send 'em pack to old
Prant, with some pullets round their
ears" ~-.l..
Assaulted with vigor from both sides
the Indians soon gave way, and the
two bands of settlers met. Warm
greetings followed; a few hurried enqui-
ries were made; and they turned their
attention to the dangers still menacing
them. 3gG go }a s Is jHsM
"We've had some hot work tonight"
said Harper; shut there is more for us
yet--see yonder! the Indians are in
the upper part Of the settlement now"
is Casting their eyes in that direction,
they saw the flames bursting from a
dwelling some distance farther up.
"Tis the house Of Mr.. Hart" ex-
claimed Harper; ''come, my friends, it
seems even he does not escape" |
."But he's tory," interposed one.
"StilI a man." Harper's voice trem-
bled with indignation.
sand Sarah" suggested another.
"The old tory's daughtera She's a
noble girl" cried several at once
AWe'll defend her." il9 2s'a. s3.ls
81, IL CHAPTER v.
0 The house Of Mr.. Hart vas among
lhs last attacked. The family were
awakened from their slumbers by the
assaults Of the Indians, and, although
'hus surprised, kept them at bay for
'ome time. Sarah proved herself
ruly heroic girl. During the whole Of
hat fearful attack, she stood by the side
i her father, encouraging and aiding
l,iim l,im il every manner possible. Twice
vas the door forced open, and a. often
'ad Mr.. Hart shot down the Indian
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