The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-16

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ruffled the lucid element, and our female
navgators commenced their enterprise.
Much raillery and laughter were excited
by their own want of skill. The canoe
whirled round until at length it struck a
sand bar in short bend Of the river, be-.
yond the immediate view of the fort, al.
though not far distant from it. They were
compelled TO wade TO the shore, where,
after adjusting their light summer dresses,
they proceeded to climb the bank for the
purpose of paying their intended visit. At
this moment three Indians rushed from a
bushy covert, and with savage menaces Of
instant death, forced them along.
The horror Of their unexpected situation
and the dread of the upliited tomahawks
propelled them forward at the option of the
captors, and they assembled with wonder
fnl expedition the steep ravine which led to
the summit of the marble cliffs on the Ken
lucky. Although breathless and exhaust.
ed, not moment was allowed for respira.
ton. Their tangled clothes were torn by
the bushes without their daring to look
back in order TO extricate them. Their
shoes were soon destroyed by the rocks,
and their wounded feet and limbs stained
with blood. Without moments respite,
fatigue, despair, and torlue attended every
step. and deprived them ofall recollection
until our heroine was aroused by certain
attentions which one of the Indians dis
played.
1t was true savage evincement Of love,
for while goading on our helpless females
with pointed stick or using it with reter-
ated blows, he in broken English gave
Miss A. TO understand that her present
suffering should be recompensed by her
becoming his squaw on their arrival at his
nation. This information proved an acme
Of misery which at once aroused the mind
OF our heroine, and determined her to risk
every hazard. She broke the small
branches of plants and bushes as they
passed, and when night overlook them,
delayed the party as much as possible by
movements and retarded steps.
The Indians repeatedly discovered her ac-
tions, and knowing if pursued by the gar
rison it would occasion their own destruc.
ton, they rushed forward for the purpose
Of killing her. Several attempts OF this
kind we're restrained by the Indian lover,
who with threats Of recrimination warded
off their blows.
In this manner our female captives trav-
eled throughout the night and on return
Of day were exhausted with fatigue and
misery. A momentary delay took place,
whilst the Indians shot buffalo and cut
off some pieces ofits flesh. This oppor-
unity was not lost by Miss A., who en-.
1eavored to influence the feelings of her
Indian lover by pointing to her wounded
frame and bleeding feet. Her paid coun-
enance betokened exhausted nature, and
with bitter tears she besought him 10 end
ler misery at once, or else to allow some
'espite to her suffering. The heart Of the
savage was affected, and after travelling a
ew miles further he pursuaded his COM
,anions to stop. and while they cooked
part Of the game he busted himself in ma
ring his fair captive pair of moccasins.
Some few hours after the departure Of
he ladies', Major Smith, at that time in
'tate Reconnaissance, enquired after them
md walked to the river for the purpose OF
dining their party. He hailed the inhab-
tants OH the opposite bank, and finding
hat the ladies were not there, became
Harmed and proceeded with another per-
ION down the river to the canoe, which
hey had reached by crossing the sand bar.
Upon arriving at the opposite side they
discovered moccasin tracks, and proceed
ID with rapid strides up The rayine until
hey assured themselves that there were
races OF only three Indians, who had sei-
led their female friends. Smith, with an
.gonized mind, sat down whilst his com.
,anion returned to the garrison for arms,
md with directions to obtain two Of the
,est woodsmen. Another party likewise
vas ordered 10 proceed on horseback TO
he Upper Blue Licks, which at that time
vas the usual pass Ior the northern lndi.
ms. Not moment was lost. Major Smith
md his companions soon began to follow
he devious trace Of the Indians. Whilst
laylight lasted his sagacious eye rapidly
raced every indistinct sign. The bended
'lades OF grass, the crushed litchen, the
mallest stone displaced, were unerring
,uides in the pursuit though places espe-
Tally chosen for the purpose Of preventing
! discovery Of the route They fortunate.
y had sufficient time to unravel the first
intricate mazes pursued by the Indians,
md when the sun was setting we're oon-
inced that the sayages were making for
he Blue Licks. .1 aii pt
This enabled our party to follow the
general direction of8the route all night,
md after some search on the following
morning they reached the Indians trace
i short distance beyond where they had
illed the buffalo. Some drops of blood
which had fallen from the pieces Of meat
Harmed our commanders, and they turn
ID back with the dreadful apprehension
hat their female friends might be murder.
ID. Their timorous minds were soon re-
eased, and Smith with silent expeditioal