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CARROLLTON OHIO-FRIDAY, JANUARY q, EH


Il vas apparent 70 the youth THAI be was bsssi
with Indians. Amoments reflection determined
HIN To repair with all possible expedition, 70 the
lorI, aud have d detachment Of men sent in pur.
suit Of the enemy. He fs!t convinced that Rose
had Jesnc captured bvthem; and inwarily lyreproach.
ing himself as the cause Of her calamity, be ".
tered solemn vow 10 rescue her, " die IN the at
tempt.
Within five minutes after the arrival Of Elliot
every living being in the settlement was collect
cd within the stockade fort al Wheeling. The
story Of the youth was told in a very few words.
This is a Distressing affair" said Col. Zane,
the commander Of the garrison. ''Itis fortunate.
however, thai Mai. McColloch is with us to day.
Twelve mounted men under his command will
capture the copper colored rascaIs before sun.
set and restore the dear child 10 rs uuharIned.-
What say you, Mai. McCoIlochl"
81 am always ready sir, for any thing 10 the
shape Of an Indian fight" replied the intrepid
hunter.
Then select twelve men-mysef among the
number-nouut US on the Aeeiesl horses we can
find, aud-but need not tell you any more
Time is precious. You pick the men, and 90
now to get the horses in readiness"
at shall be done," answered McColoch, "aud
quickly too! Lewis Wez2I!"
"Here!" replied Lewis, as he elbowcd his way
thro' the group Of persons that had collected
around the Major.
/ 81 Iput you at the head Of the list. and viii ex-
pect much from you," continued McCo.loch.
"Ma. Mac" said Werzel 4 don't like the Col.
onc's plan any way can sih it through,
spose we all want TO have the child fotch bact
safe and sound, but know very well the thing
cant be done 'cording 10 the coIonel's plan.
"Why mott" respectfully inquired McCollocf
who reposed almost nboundcd confidence in tn,
/ judgement and skill of Lewis Wetzel.
because the very minute Old Cross Fire find
( himself
"Old Cross Firel" exclaimed dozen ofvoice
at once. "Old Cross Firei' repeated Wetzel
with rather sneering emphasis, hes al the toI
and bottom Of this business; and the very mnut
he finds hmselfhun,ed down by horse-men, he
will scalp poor Rose, and then take good care 70
put himself and his cursed red-skin out Of HARM
wav.'
But how do you know the Indian gang to Be
Old Cross Fire's!" ask McCollocb.
'Why, you see, Maj. Mac, jest took the trou'
Bile, a bit ago, TO pick out the bullet that was lodg
ed in Elliots horse. Here ii is. | know the
cut of the old rascpl's ball too well 10 be msta
ken"
perhaps you are right said McColloch afte
he had examined the shapeless piece oflead.'
/. There's nary doubt about it, replied Wetzel
Upon reflection remarked McColoch,
agree with you that it is not prudent to go noun
ted. We will all 60 on foot
4 don't like that neather,' said Wetzel. If w
all 60, there will be too many of US to do any
good
'How many do you think will be sufficient fol
the purpose! inq qured the Major.
Two at the outside returned Wetzel; 'or i
the Colone's agreed, III 90 myself
That will never do!' exclaimed several.
Il tell you Lewis said Elliot, who stepped
boldly up 10 the hunter, that shall 90 at all haz
ards. 1t was through my indescreton that Mis-:
Mason fell into the hands of the Indians, and nc
power under the sun shall preventive from aiding
in her rescue
Don't talk so fast observed the imperturbablt
scout. list etmo fix the thing, Elit.'
"Wetzol,' said McColloch too much may be
risked by sending out an inefficient force. Here
comes the Col. We will see what he has to say
about it.
7 The Colonel, who now repaired 10 announce
that the horses were forthcoming heard Wetzel':
objection to the original plan, and his desire tc
take the matter into his own hands, fully explain.
ed to him.
what can you do by yourself!' asked the Col
of Wetzcl.
why, Colonel, will do all that | can. III
get the poor child out their red paws, if have
to follow the skuIking dogs all the way to the
Sandusky towns
But you shall have help remarked the Colo.
mel.
Colonel, you ant a Citing jubous of me
hope, at this late day! Did youevcr know Lew
is Wetze ~ act the fool when red skins were
about! Now five want TO fetch back Rose, We
must 90 about the business like true Indian hun
ters; not like fox hunters
DO you think you can bring back the child ii
safety, Lewisl' seriously asked Col. Zane.
81 cant promise sartainy, Colonel; but know
! full we'll that can do more towards it by myse
than can with pack of noisy fellows along
with me-.
'Wetzel is right said the Colonel; after he hat
revolved the question in his mind. In affairs Of
this kind, | never found him wrong. Maj Nc
Cooch we will commit the business TO hin
alone
4 am glad to hear you say so, Colonel' ex
claimed Wetzel, whose eyes now suddenly brigh
tened with hope and joy-'I'll give a good &C
count of myself
Il shall go with you, Lewis said Elliot, impa
tiently; Il will 60 at the risk Of my life!'
so you may,' replied the hunter; you will Dc
| M horp, No,, yyOp+ he boodctropu
you're green hand, and will have to do just as
tell you. Besides, you ought to help Rose out o
the bad box your fooery got her into.'
where do you purpose goingP asked Colone
/ Zane.
Straight to the mouth of Short Creek; that
the pint Old Cross-Fire always crosses at. lti
Citing fur into the afternoon, so we'll have 10 b.
brisk. Ellit, is your rifle and your ixin's in gooC