Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-08-26

Revolutionary war; when news was brought by
some ofthe settlers that Ondega was one OF
the leaders Of the inns that were continually
raTaging the surrounding. country, and had led
one of the parties thar at one time attacked the
settlement and were repuised.
When this was communicated to Jenny Birch
she was very much alarmed, for she remembered
the threats Of 0ndega at parting, and rightly
guessed that he was endeavoring to carry the
threat into execution; but, ON her making known
her fears to tine Settlers she was assured that no
hand should harm her as -l4--rs- eiserv 40 4
man in RI that could raise rifle
Among the most earnest in their efforts to
dtlet her fears was Edwin Pierson, a young man
Just one year the senior of Jenny-twenty. He
was nobe-hearted, handsome, intelligent, brave,
and acknowledged as the best marksman in the
settlement. There was similarity of sentiment
between Edwin and Jenny and they were al
ways happy when in each others company.
As we have said before, all the Indians had
left the vicinity Of R but Ondega and his
followers. He had resolved to take advantage of
the fact of the settlers somewhat relaxing their
watchfuIncss, in consequence of the apparent va
cation Of the country by the Indians, to make
last and desperate effort for revenge. All his
plans were matured, and he was ready to strike
the blow that, if successful, would send sorrow
to so many hearts.
Nearly week before the opening of our story,
a large number of the most experienced and har-
dy settlers had left the settlement to 20 to anoth-
er portion Of the country to aid in the battles of
liberty. Little did they know how much their
services Were needed at home.
All the settlers in the village at the time were
assembled in the church on the Sabbath. Not
one, old or young, but was present. 1t was the
first time for long while that the privilege was
theirs to hear the word of God spoken to them,
and they had assembled to thank Providence,
for preserving their lives amid surrounding dan
gers.
Jenny Birch and her parents were there, and
also the parents of Edwin Piersou but Edwin
was not there! He had accompanied the party
that had left the settlement.
The structure where the services were held was
a substantial log building, and for safety from
attack, the windows were placed high from the
ground and furnished with heavy oak shutters
which were controlled from the interior of the
building. The roofwas covered with species Of
SLATE. The building had been made as a place of
refuge in times Of danger, hence the popularity.
Now to return:
- The services had commenced, and the congre-
CATION had just finished singing the morning
hymn, when the shriIl war whoop started them
all to their feet, and at the same moment the
large oak door was thrown open and an Indian
with upliftcd tomahawl, sprang into the church,
and close behind him followed scores of painted
warriors with the dcafcning war whoop still on
their lips
Mr. Birch was seated behind the door and as
the Indian sprang past him, with the speed of
thought he loaped upon him and pnioned his
arms behind him. The next moment, the
strong arms Of one of the settlers had forced the
door shut, and notwitst anding the furious onset
made by the sayages, he with the aid of one Or
two others, succeeded in effectually barring the
door, and all sprang to their arms.