The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-04-03
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! two companions left HIM, set himself
diligently to work, in the most approx.
ed and expeditions Indian fashion, to
ease the dead of their much priced
head-covers. He only had time, how
ever, to tear one reeking scalp from the
scull of the fallen warrior nearest to
him, and was in the act of performing
the same office for another, when he
sawa flash oflight, a few steps in front
of him, andi felt, at the same instant,
the burning Of a bullet, as it grazed the
skn Of his own head, followed by the
loud ringingcrack ola rife. To use
his own expression, she jumped very
high and broke his knife," and did not
wait for another salutation, but hasten
ed to the spot where the horses were
hitched, in order to mount one and re-
treat to camp. The animals alarm
ed by his sudden and noisy approach,
successfully broke loose, as he came
near them, and he was thus compelled
to make the best ofhis way from this
new attack on foot. qt .a. o..
He supposed that the warrior who
had fled from Logan after dealing him
the fatal shot, had returned, and might
be aided by some ofthose deemed dead
but who really were only wounded and
had prudently remained quiet while
the storm was raging, and he had no
stomach TO renew the fight alone
The fast gathering gloom of night, aid
ed by the dense overhanging forest,
obscured surrounding objects and ena-
bled the willy watchful foe to creep upon
him unperceived, and discharge his
rifle in his face. 1t is most probable,
that the departure Of Logan and Bright |
Horn had been observed, and from
the fact that Capt. John was left be.
hind, it was believed he was too badly |
hurt to get away, and his scalp would,
in some degree compensate for the hea-
Wy loss sustained in the combat. To ac-
complish this object, the only survivor
of the party had cautiously returned
and found our friend engaged as before
described. To drive a bali through his
brain was natural instinct, and but
for the protecting darkness, would have
been effected. A firm finger pulled
the trigger, and a steady eye directed
MS aim along the death. dealing tube,
but he slightly overshot his mark, and
The life of Capt. John was almost mira
saved.o ,vrago9 II
1t was well for the fame Of the latter
hat he thus escaped, for if he had not
'eturned to us, so much had he been e
distrusted, that, even while
lis unburied bones were bleaching on I
he earth, where the hungry wolves i
lad left them, and his bloody top.not r
the war belt of an enemy a
many would have believed that he had t
eserted US, and again joined his old 4
riends. But Logan said. "we need
ever fear his fidelity again" he had f
shed their blood and knew he would p
OF be spared ifeyer he should fall in 7
, their hands," aIGt aaam 10 $50 .o Il b
Before spanking Of Logan's funeral, it Q
lay not be undressing to you to d
now something Of his birth, parent P
ge and early history. From sources f
information entirely reliable, ! learn y
lat he was of mixed blood half white +
nd half'Indian--and his color and fea- n
,res indicated such descent. A gem Il
eman named Rennick, of Greenbrlar +
ounty, Virginia, great hunter in his e
ay, from some earl y disgust for quiet. n
Iactive, unexciting, civilized life, or v
,me wild fancy for the freedom of the J
'oods, had wandered offwhen young v
ian to- the then trackless forests north d
fthe Ohio river, and settled himself II
nong the Shawnee Indians. Assum- II
g their habits, his exceeding skill in g
le chase and bold daring in war soon p
rought himinto distinguished notice, r.
nd he was adopted into their tribe, n
I'd made a chief. His future destiny b.
scame still more fixedand permanent, Y
hen he made the acquaintance of an Il
ldiane maiden of high birth-the eide. o.
ster Of Tecumseh and the Prophet b
whom he united himself in marriage, n
;cording to all the formalities of her pl
alton. Two sons were the offspring VI
this connection, eof whom our. hero b
asthe younger-the elder having died SC
childhood. By the fortune Of war u
} became a prisoner while boy to b
olonel Logan Of Kentucky,a who tf
ought him home with him and always IN
eateds shimas son. He learned to Sc
eak English 'fluently, and after the q q
of peace, which soon follow u
I-Wayne's great victory at the Rap III
$, waserestored stoa his family and
ends.' In gratitude to his generous di
Iptor, he assumed the name oflLoranJ q