Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-05-12

,OSs-anu pressing their hards TO his no.
bic heart, the Delaware turned from the
spot, followed by his dusky comnanion.
Avoiding the ronta that had been tslsen
by the few flying fugitives that had srcs.
ped the massacre, the Montagues made
way TO the house of their uncle, where, 4
their great JOY, they not only beheld then
sister, but found a large collection Of theil
countrymen, who had armed and prepa
red for their rescue.
Fired at the barbarous atrocities of the
Mexicans, and snraged at the brutal muir
der of their friends, they desired to be led
ON at once, to punish the author of those
enormities.
With rapid steps, the brothers led them
forward, till they reached Sthe scene oi
Grey VOLTS gsllantry, when miserable
spectacle met their eyes.
Eighty mutilated forms lay scorehed
and 6laekened BY the de dsE9HFipqs giI qsr my
could now observe where Grey Wolf had
stationed his followers, who at command,
had fired the grass to hem in his ene-
mics.
While the brave Texans were survey
ing the scene of noble Delaware's daring
exploit, a ranger dashed up, and told
them, that owing TO the late destruction
made among his troops, Santa Anna was
now retreating toward the Rio Grande.
closely followed by the troops of Houston.
Instantly the followers of the Montagues
were in motion, and on the second day,
they came up with the retiring foe.
A fierce and bloody battle ensued, but
the enemy were at last repulsed, and dri-
ven off, and freedom perchod upon the
banner of the lone star.
"What a great blessing it is to live in
peace and freedom" said the elder Mon
tague to his two nephews, OH the happy
day that saw their sister united to the man
she loved.
1t is indeed, the greatest of blessings, {"
replied the brothers, as sigh burst from
their lips, and tear trembled in the mild
blue eyes Of the fair bride.
"Why so sad, my children 2" asked
the old man. Methinks we should rejoice
at the prospect before us, instead of recall
ling the worst features Of the past"
81 was thinking of Grey Wolf, uncle, -
was uttered by all three. "Of the kind,
heroic Grey Wolf who not only saved u,
from death, and our sister from worse
than death, but who struck the first effsc-
tual blow for the liberty of Texas"
And where can tho poor fellow be
Have you never heard of him since you
left him on the day of your rescue :"
eve never have. Five years have
passed away and though he promised to
return, yet, no intelligence of him has ev-
er reached US, and We fear that he is now
dead"
"God forbid" said the bride, as she
slasped her hands and raised her eyes to
heaven. II have never told you my
friends, what danger the brave Indian
underwent for my sake, but will tell you
now.
"On the third night of our travel, Groy
Wolf succeeded in stealing through the
guards. and entering my tent. Here he
was striving to persuade me to follow him
through the dangers that lurked on every
side, and try to make my escape, wher
Carvegs, happening to be passing, heard
us talking, and rushed into the tent.
He seized Grey Wolf by the collar
and stroYe to draw his knife-but the
next instant he lay upon the ground with
a tomahawk buried in his brains; and VI
tering the war Uhoop. Grey Wolf Hed
away.
al now gave mp all chance of succor
for the Indian had told me Of the captivity
Of my brotherS-and with bursting
heart, found myself sgain upon my jour.
nsy, knew not whiLher. About moor
that day, AZ We were passing through 1
narrow defle, two long rows of Indians
suddenly started up on either side of the
road, and my heart leaped for Joy as
heard the well known voice Of Grey Vol
say, "Release the white maid, dogs, Of
you shall die"
"Seized with fear at the sight OF so ma.
ny guns pointed at them, the MexicAni
Piled whip and spur, leaving me in the
road, where I was joined by Grey Wolf
who conducted me in safety TO thi;
place"
Just as the bride had concluded hei
narrative, a gentle tap at the door annoui
ced visitor, and on opening it. GrsJ
Wolf, elegantly dressed, entered the room
With cry Of Joy the brothers clLspeC
him in their arms, and tears Of Joy fot
some time prevented either Of. the pArtJ
from speaking. AT length the brother
said
HAS Grey Wolf come to stay with hi
brothers ?"
"He has The Camsnches now have
driven the Black Feet from their hunting
ground, and Grey Wolf returned to hi
brothers,"
THANK heaven" said they. And nov
you find ui rich and happy, and you shsl
share it with us-Gnd heneefoTUard vi
will, in deed and truth, be the 'TBRE
MONTAGUE
IT IsN'T GEETEBL.-One-half the wan
in the world is caused by people lOOkinl
on this, that, and the other useful employ
mennts as not being renteel. Almoa