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 10 ssans that were continually
ravaging the surrounding country, and had led
one of the parties thar at one time attacked the
settlement and were repuised.
When this was communicated 10 Jenny Birch,
she was. very much alarmed, for she remembered
the threats Of Ondega at parting, and rightly
guessed that he was endeavoring to carry the
threat into execution but, on her making known
her fears to the settlers she was assured that no
hand should harm her as IA--7-- siiero vas q
man in b that could raise rifle.
Among the most. earnest in their eifeIts to
0jiiet her fears was Edwin Pierson, a young man
lust one wear the senior of Jenny-twenty He
was noble-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
watchfulncss, 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 maturcd, 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 go to anoth-
er portion Of the country to aid in the battles of
liberty. Little did they know how much their
services We're 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 Pierson; 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 t
ground and furnished with heavy oak shut
which were controlled from the interior Of
building. The roofwas covered with spec
SLATE. The building had been made as a p
refuge in times Of danger, hence the Pecu
Now toreturn:
The services had commenced, and thCI
cation had just finished singing th
hymn, when the shrilI war whoop
all to their feet, and at the same =
large oak door was thrown open and -ll-N
with upiCted tomahaw}, sprang into fhe church,
and close behind him followed scores Of painted
warriors with the deafcning war whoop stiD on
their lips
Mr.. Birch was seated behind the door, and as
the Indian sprang past him, with the speed Of
thought he leaped upon him and pinioned his
arms behind him. The next moment, the
strong arms of one of the settlers had forced the
door shut, and notwithstanding the furious onset
made by the sayages, he with the aid of one or
two others, succeeded in efFectually barring the
door and all surang to their arms.