Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-05-11

man fett allihe awkwardness OF his sltua-
lion, and he knew If he was discovered by
the Mexicans that be would Instantly be
recognized by them. and his life he knew
would Instantly be taken.
ss Search the house for him." shouted
Priehards in n tone of fendish exciie-
ment; Fifty dollars to the man who shall
first discover him for cannot sleep sound
ly in my bed till the young rascal has gone
to his reckoning.,, aEeHa d sfaess
You shalt 70 FIRST TO herald my ap-
proach," said Andrews. rs he sprang to-
wards him and leseled his pistol; but tho
wayward destiny of Prichards prevailed.
and for the FIRST time in his lie Andrews
missed his aim, and was forced to fly from
his murderons foe. sfa s8k
"a On your lives let him not escape,
shouted the furious dnelist. as maddened
by rage and fury, be plunged his rowels
into his stecd and dashed after him with
all the frightful speed Of a thunder-bolt.--A
The elemental war still ragged over head:
the wind rolled in terrific gusts over tbs
dense forest: the giant trees bowed and
swayed to and fro in the angry gale,
while the deep-tonea thunder pealed its
angry march through the gloomy heav-
ems, whose sable vault was lighted by tho
horrid glare ofelectricity that shot athwRrt
the sky like the forked tongues of fiery
serpents eontending for supremacy.
But whenever the thunder rolled of in
the distance: and the bowling blast paus-
ed in its march of terror, then coaAd be
heard the voice of The infuriated Prich-
ards. as he followed on the track of the
fugitive with the unerring sagaeity Of .
blood hound. a8m
The route that Andrews had taken. led
him toward the ruins Of the village Of San
Augusta. and as the first faint glimmer of
dawn trembled in the eastern sky, he
stood by the smouldering ashes of that
once fourishing village. pale, weary and
exhausted. His Time spent among the
indians had fcstered a frame naturally
hardy, and the agility and ease with which
he crossed hedges. bitches, fences and
swamps, had enabled him to olud his pnr-
suers. but now. that the excitement of the
chase had subsidized. he felt the full cffects
of his late powerful exertions, and sunk 10
the ground, Bitter thoughts of his for
lorn and friendless situation crowded upon
his mind as he lay stretched on The cold,
damp earth, and knew that his enemies
were even now upon his track. aud in the
anguish of his spirit he exclaimed:
Oh, venerated shade of nay departed
father. look down with compassion onTihy
suffering son behold him pursuing tho
course that thy finger has pointed out,
and If he falls by the hand Of the assas-
sin, it shall Mt least be in striving to fulfil
thy dying command"
AS he ceased 70 speak, numerous and
hasty footsteps sounded near him, and as
he sprang TO his feet be beheld party Of
Texans armed and equipped. advancing
towards him. while at their head. his
long, black hair streaming in the morning
breeze. and his keen eye fixed with close
scrutiny upon the ground, strobe the chief,
oceola.
An exclamation Of JOY broke from tho
lips Of Andrews as the indian bounded
forward 10 meet him. and before he could
ask any questions, oceola uttered low
"hist," and pointing to the opposite ridge
along which the road wound. he said,
The wolf is upon the track, he hastcnr
TO take scalps. but let him look TO his own.
for my brothers shall haze revenge
Then turning 70 the astonished Texans,
he said, 'sThis is Oceola's brother-their
hearts are one, and he viii fight as brave
ly for his friends as the red man did last
night when the Mexican dogs burnt their
wigwams." ~
The leader Of the little band, bold.
fiery looking man now advanced 70 tho
young man and said
You are the SON Of the lamentcd VIII
liam Andrews, hear"
am." said the young man.
"Then remember that il Is your faith
er's murderer with whom you will short
iy be engaged in mortal strife, and let that
knowledge nerve your arm TO deeds Of
yalor, prove yourself the worthy son Of q
brave sire. Bat no lime must be lost, for
the enemy comes full fast, and We must
be prepared to meet them; and now choose
your own position in our little band, and
may you prove as formidable in battle, ~
your ed-skinned friend did last night"
The leader then turned away, and
quickly placed his men in suitable po-
sition to meet the advancing foe. while
Andrews took his station by the side Of
occola. and waited impatiently FOR the
attack.
lighted up with grim smile OF satisfsc-
ton, as the Mexicans (iifty in number)
rushed madly on 10 wha: they deemed an
easy victory; but as they came on with
poised lances and drawn pistols. the wild
war-whoop Of the Mandsr rose on the air.
followed by the shrill report Of dozen
rifles, and ten horses galloPed rideriess
away.
There is the traitor, there IS Andrews,
shouted the Mexican officer, as the dark
plume Of the young man caught his at
lention, and with a yell OF rage PriehArds
drew his sword and rushed upon him.
followed by thsGroop Of IaDees. Such