The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-03-19

himself frmly-the heel Of his LETT foot op
posite TO-, and some inches IN advance o
the hollow Of his right Then jerking ~
his gun, and throwing the barrel across hi
left palm, he cried out to his cOmrade
"Steady, old bone and singer Hyar's at yeP
The words were scarcely out when the
gun was levelled. There was a moments
death like silence, all eyes looking TO tht
mark. Then came the crack, and the shell
was seen to fly, shivered into fifty frag
ments There was acheer from the crowd
Old Rube stopped to pick up one of the
pieces and after examining it for mo-
ment, shouted in aloud voice " Plum cen
ter, by Cd !"
THE young trapper had, in effect, hit
the mark in the very center, as the blue
stain of the bullet testified. .,., -s..,t
The Indian thus deied by the success.
full shot of Gary, does not avoid the con
| test. He is a most gentlemanlike person,
speaking good English, but dressed in a
very picturesque attire.
L looked at the Indian with increasing
interest. He seemed man Of about thirty
years Of age, and not much under seven
feet in height He was proportioned like
an Apollo, and on this account appeared
smaller than he actually was. His features
were of the Roman type and his fine fore,
head, his acquiline nose and broad jaw.
bone, gave him the appearance of talent as
well as firmness and energy. He was
dressed in hunting shirt, leggipgs and
moccasins /; but all these differed from any.
thing worn either by the hunters or theil
Indian allies. The shirt itself was made
out of the dressed hide Of the red deer, but
differently prepared to that used by the
trappers. It was bleached almost to the
whiteness of a kid glove. The breast, un
like theirs, was close and beautifully EN-
broidered with stained porcupine quilts
The sleeves were similarly ornamented, and
| the cape and skirts we're trimmed with the
soft, snow-white fur of the ermine, A row
Of entire skins of that animal hung from
the skirt border, forming fringe both
graceful and costly, But the most singular
feature about this man was his hair. II
fell loosely over his shoulders, and swepl
the ground as he walked it could not have
been less than seven feet in length. 1t wal
black, glossy, aud luxuriant, and reminded
me of the tails Of those great Flemish
horses / had seen in the funeral carriages
of London. He wore upon his head The
war-eagle bonnet, with its full circle o.
plumes-the finest triumph Of savage taste
This magnificent head-dress added to the
majesty Of his appearance. A white buf
falo robe hung from his shoulders with all
the graceful draping of tOga ; its silky
fur corresponded to the color of his dress
and contrasted strikingly with his own
| dark tresses. There were other ornaments
about his person: his arms and accOutre
ments were shining with metallic bright
ness, and the stock and butt Of his rifle
were richly inlaid with silver. .....,
During the scene described this peTso-
nOge has stood silent, and calmly looking
on. His eye now wanders over the ground,
apparently in search of an object. A small
convolVus, known as the "prairie gOurd, .
is lying at his feet, 1t is globe-shaped,
about the size Of an orange, and not unlike
one in color. He stoOps and takes it up.
He seems to examine it with great care,
balancing it upon his hand, as though he
| was calculating its weight. What does he
intend to do with this Will he fling it up
and send his bullet through it in the air
| What else?
His motions are watched in silence.
Nearly all the scalp-hunters-sixty or sew
enty-are on the ground. Seguin only,
with the doctor and a few men, are engaged
come distance off, pitching tent. Carey
stands upon one side, slightly elated with
his triumph, but not without feelings Of
apprehension that he may yet be beaten.
Old Rube has gone back to the fire, and is
roasting another rib, ,.sss,. ra
The gourd seems to satisfy the Indian
for whatever purpose he intends it. A long
piece of bone-the thigh-ioint Of the war
eagle hangs suspended over his breast
II is euriOusly carved, and pierced with
holes like a musical instrument It Is one.
! He places this to his lips, covering the
holes with his fingers. He sounds three
notes, oddly infected, but loud and sharp.
He drops the instrument again, and stands
looking eastward into the woods, The
eyes Of all present are bent in the same di.
rection. The hunters, influenced by a
mysterious curiosity, remain silent, or speak
only in low mutterings. a-1ts
Like an echo, the three notes are an
swered by similar signal. 1t is evident
that the Indian has acomrade in the woods,
yet not one Of the band seem to know
aught of him or his comrade. Yes; one
does it is RubeA Rube has had some
previous knowledge OF the lndlans and the
conjecture he now makes, is verified BY the
result
"A rustling is heard, as Of soms one
parting the bushes, the tread Of q light
foot, the swapping Of twigs. A bright OBJ,
iect appears among the leaves, Some one
is coming through the underwood F; it is q
woman it is an Indian girl, attired in a
singular and picturesque costume. She
steps out Of the bushes, and comes boldly
towards the crowd. All eyes are turned
upon her with looks Of wonder and admi.
ration We scan her face and figure and
her striking attire. "L ieeis
She is dressed not unlike the Indian
himself, and there is a resemblance in other
respects. The tunic worn BY the girl Is Of
hner fnateFials II fawn skin IL Is richly
trimmed, and worked with split aquills,
stained % alYarfety Of bright colors. II
bangs in the middle OK the thighs, ending
IN q fringe work Of shells, that tinkle as
she moves. Her limbs de wrapped q lees
gings Of scarlet cloth, fringed like the tn.