Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18

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FonD pu LAC. wIscoxsrr, June 3, 1850.
Messrs Editors Of the Reveille: Per
init me to call your attention TO the follow
ing example offemale devotion, exhibited
BY one Of race Of beings We are too prone
to consider vindictive, cruel, and destitute
of the gentler attributes Of humanity. 1t
was related to me BY Dr.. Schley. most ac-
comPished physician and gentleman ofFred-
rick City, Maryland, on his return from the
northwestern tour, who assured me it was
strictly true; ,
A young man, from St. Louis, engaged
in logging on Lake Menominee." at the
head Of Red Cedar, or Menominee, having
shown some kindness to an Indian Girl Of
the Chippewas, who rejoiced in the name Of
|" Golden Bird" inspired her with 50 strong
a sentiment Of love. that her happiness be-
came much Affected. Cut nf his presence
she was gloomy. dull, and depressed, and
could neither eat or sleep, but, with him,
was all life and joy. She forsook her name
and kindred. and Seioiced in his presence.
She would bring rare game, fish. flowers.
and precious stones, ETC., and experienced
inexpressable pleasure when he seemed to
appreciate her offerings. She lived upon
his smiles, and when he retired to his cab
10 for the night, she would wrap herself in
her blanket and sleep at the door till morn
ing. But at length the rsft was completed,
and the time Of separation drew near. He
considered it Joke. and congratulated him.
self upon his approaching relief With her
It was an affair Of the heart, perhaps mat
ter of life and death. .a.ss
At last the raft was released from its fas-
Jennings and foated slowly down the stream
but Golden Bird" was found opposite on
the bank, springing from rock to rock,
borne onward by the wings oflove and hope,
and at night, when moored to the shore,
she made her appearance on board bring
ing some delicate offering to please him
whose smile was her heaven. So it contin-
ned, until. in consequence of the boIdness
and abruptness Of the bluffs, she could no
longer proceed, and was forced to remain
behind. Alas for Der future happiness
What gesticuiations Of grief and despair!-
What expression Of hopeless misery and wo
As the rafi glided out Of sight she was seen
on prominent bluff, wildly gesticulating,
and alternately rending her hair and weep
ing most bitterly.
" Alas for the nriiy
OF ehFistian charity
Under the Sun.o
The " Highland Mary" passing several
days subsequent to the above, her passen-
gers observed forlorn creature seated on a
prominent point, with her face turnd to the
mighty Father of Waters" and learned
that it was the unfortunate i" Golden Bird"
vainly expecting the return Of him in whom
was consecrated her /" all" of this world,
and her hopes and happiness in the world
to come Alas! poor Indian! What 4
commentary upon woman's love, whether
found in the fine circles of polished society,
or the unsophisticaied abodes of savage
life. IN sr
l have endeavored, Messrs. Editors, as
as possible to give not only the
substance but the language Of the Dr., and
viewing the above as literal fact does il not
speak volumes in favor Of the aboriginees,
whom our misguided policy is fast exter-
Louis Reuike.