Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-07-14

I SPIRIT Is the fatner. tie IOOES down up
on his red children. and perceives that
they are cruel-that' they kill the limo
cent, and torture the young and the fair
aud in his displeasure he viii smite them
until the arm of their strength is fully
broken. and they shall not be able to
make war any more.
This is the curse that hangs over the
red sons Of the forest; this is the rod
that will humble the Cherokee to the
dust. Let US then learn wisdom from the
past, and study to be merciful as well as
/ brave When we have learned to con-
/ quer BY our generosity as well as by our
arms, then shall we indeed be irresistible
/ [ have never loved cruelty [ have new
/ e. slain women and children; I have new
/ er put my prisoners to the torture NV
soul scorns to DO so; it is unworthy of
men, and it is a custom that is destined to
/ pass away.
/ 1t was my hand that liberated the
/ young white woman. | rejoice that l did
/ SO, because it is a deed that will give me
/ pleasure whenever l think Of it. | sent
away the Pale Lily under an escort of
/ my warriors and ly this time she is far
+ beyond pursuit If these wise cnleTs and
these brave warriors are angry, let them
( turn their displeasure upon me. | am
strong, and can die like a man but she
was a weak young girl, whom it was our
duty, as brave men, TO protect. and not to
/ iuhumanly torture [ have spoken
/ Otter Litter sat down, and there was
! deep silence among the chiefs and warrl
ors. At length a chief who had more
+ than reached the period allotted to human
/ life-threescore and ten-arose and said
/ in a voice of deep solemnity:
The young chief has uttered words
( that have reached my heart. The spirit
/ Of Mouedo rests upon the young man !;
! he IS worthy to be q chietain among the
red children of the CheroEees | shall
! pass away, and the grave will hide me !;
/ but he will live to be great, and his name
will be known among the nations. Young
warriors and chiefs initiate the bright ex
ample Of Otter-Litter; il Is the advice of
an old man, whose way is toward the re-
ceptacle Of death, and 20 whose eyes the
scenes Of the happy hunting-grounds al
ready open.
The old man took his seat, and all the
/ assembled warriors we're deeply affected
The current of opinion was changed The
council broke up: the warriors and chiefs
passed around Otter,Lifter to shake hands
with him and speak some words Of ap-
! plause; for their nobler natures had been
/ touched, and the man who cared only for
/ his word, his rife. aud his honor was new
er so popular among his people as then -
/ It IS thus that a noble act frequently rails
+ Is the actor in the esteem of those, whom,
] - vrr1r,l1 b,r-a
deeply offended
/ About The same time that the above
scene was transpiring, Starlight and
! White Cloud were walking in the forest,
upon the margin of the Indian village
+ I have seen one of your people, said
! Starlight.
Where q asked Rosalthe, eagerly.
Near returned the Cherokee girl
+ Who was it p continued our heroine
/ looking anxiously at Ler companion.
4 young man, and he was seeking you
Describe him. added Rosalthe
lie was tall and handsome, with black
7 hair and eyes replied Starlight
Did you speak to him p
i did returned the other.
Did you ask his name2 rejoined Ro-
salthe, with an earnestness that she made
no attempt to render less apparent.
I cared nothing for his name; but l
told him to go back to Boonesborough and
tell your friends that you would be back
before the next moon
i thank you for that exclaimed Ro-
salthe, Before the Indian girl had time
TO reply. rapid footstep was heard. and
Allan Norwood stood before the maidens
The suddenness of his appearance caused
Bosalthe to recoil few PAGES, but Star
I Light remained unmoved
what brings you here Have you
worn your scalp so long that you have
got tired of it, and wisn to lose it 2 ask
ed Starlight.
/ have come to seek the maiden spoke
Of and will never 60 back till know
what her situat.ea -, and have some proc
that you have told me the truth" replied
Allan, firmly
never sneak flIEnIv the male.