Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-01
A FACT FROM THE FOREST
LAND.

FON DU LAC, Wisconsin, June 3, lc0O.
.NesSrs. Editors Of the Reueiiee Permit me
10 call your attention to the following example |
Of female devotion, exhibited by one of race
of beings we are too prone to consider vndlca-
tive, cruel, and destitute Of the gentler attributes
Of humanity. It was related to me b. Dr.
Schley, a most accomplished physician and gem
teman, of Frederick City, of Maryland, on his
return from the North Western tour who assur-
ed me it was strictly true.
A young gentleman from st, Louis engaged
in logging on lake Menomnee, having shown
some kindness to an Indian girl of the Chippe-
was, who rejoiced in the name Of TIE Golden
Eir,l,g ipsnired cs SEilll SO Feag e sentiment
/ W nss tBa b zgsp sp6iness became ach atfees.,
ed Out Of his presence she was sioomy, duli,
and depressed, and could neither cat OF sleep,
but with him was all life and joy. She torsook
her name and kindred, and rejoiced in his pres
enGe. She would bring rare game, fish, flowers,
precious stones, &C., and experienced lneXpress'
ible pleasure When Ire appeared tc appreciate
her offerings. She lived upon his smiles, and
when he retired to his cabin for the night, she
would wrap herself in her blanket and sleep at
the door hl morning.
But at length the raft was completed, and the
time of separation drew near. He considered
it Joke, and congratulated himself upon his
approaching relief. With her it was an affair
of the heart, perhaps a matter Of life or death.
At last the raft was released from lis fast
nlnos and foated slowly down the stream; but
q" Golden Bird" was found opposite on the bank,
sprincing from rock to rock, borne onward by
the wings Of love and hope, aud at nigh! when
moorcd to the shore she made her appearance
on board. bringing some delicate offering TO
please him whose smile was her heaven. So 1t
continued, until in consequence of the boldncss
and abuptness of the bluffs, she could no long
er proceed, and was forced to remain behind
Alas for her future happiness! What gesticu-
atons of grief ard despair What expression
of hopeless misery and wo! AS the raft glided
out of sight she was seen on prominent bluff,
wildly gesticuIating, and alternately rendlng
her hair and weeping most bitterly.
"Alas for the rarity
OF Christian charity
Under the SUM-"
The Highland Mary p'ssiag several days
subsequent 10 the above, the passengers observ-
cd fororn creature seated on prominent
point with her face turned to the mighty "Fa'
ther of Waters" and learned that it was the un-
fortunate "Golden Bird" vainly expecting the
return of him in whom was consecrated her alb
of this world and her hopes and happiness in the
world TO come. Alas poor Indian what
commentary on woman's love whether found in
the refined circles of polished society, or the un-
sophisticated abodes of savage life.
| have endeavored, Messrs Editors, as faith
fully as possible to give not only the substance
but the language of the Dr.; and viewing the
above as literal fact, does it not speak volumes
in favor of the unfortunate aboriginees, whom
our misguided policy is fast oxterminating'-St.
LOUIS Reualee.