Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-14


forest was therefore resolved upon, from
some point near the head of the lake. if
they should succeed III safely reaching
that point.
About ten minutes had elapsed in ST
lence when loud and prolonged yell of
many voices was heard from the direc-
ton of the enemy. The oarSman paused
to listen. and monentary shudder per-
vaded every breast, as the probable fate
of their companion was contemplated.
''Tis the scalp hailoo of the Mohawks. ;
said Rogers. solemnly; our friend is
dead
All turned to Wongah for his opinion;
but the Indian with one finger raised to
enioin silence, still remained lis .eRing.
AT that moment the well known war-cry
of the Onedias rang in one long, Shriil
note across the silent waters, waking the
slum bering echoes with the sound.
The LYNX is safe!' said the Old man,
as he again bent emerge tically to his task.
A single shot was all the additional noise
tha, was heard, and they now knew that
the foe was in swift pursuit of them
selves. The succeeding hour, fleet wing
ed as il NAY have been TO some, was u
long age Of suspense TO the fugitives.
Keeping close to the leud, they held their
course with undated speed, until at
length the converging shores announced
shat they were near their intended place
of disem barkation. But hope seemed
only 20 tantalize and mock them; for at
this moment, d iiendish shout from the
enemy announced that they were again
discovered. The stout heart Of Dudley,
the merry sergeant. and even the stolca |
Wongah. seemed now TO despair, while
the terrified and exhausted Ellen fell
senseless in the boat. They did indt ed
hasten TO the land, but it was with no
well de fined hope OF eithor defence or
escape. Blood hounds might possibly y
have been eluded, but TO avoid the pur-
suit of dozen Mohawks through the Will
deiness, was impossible. While Dudley
and Rogers lifted the lifeless form Of
Ellen from the vessel, another wild yell
reached their ears. and the enemy were
distinctly seen making for the shore, at a
point abou. sixty rods below. Still bear
ing their beauteous burden, the young
men fastened up the bank. and rushed
wildly and aimiessly through the woods.
But an unseen hand was guiding their
steps. The ra,tling of bayonet. and
the quick, sharp call Of sentinel, an
nounced, hat the next moments glance
confirmed, that they were within the
lines of a military enca mpment. Stun-
ned by the sudden reaction OF his feel
ings, Dudley scarcely found words to on
nounce his name and rank; having done
which, he demanded to bo conducted
forthwith to the commanders tent. He
knew that he was in an American camp,
but was scarcely prepared for SO great a
delight os finding himself in the imlnedi.
a'e presence of Col. Willett. who was on
his return from pursuits of St. Leger.
Il was yet early in the night, and the
o officers had not retired to rest. Having
hastily given information Of the approach
of his pursuers, orders were immedia ;e '
issued for extinguishing the lights of the
camp. and calling in the sentinels. Three
tailed TO take up positions. with short in
tervals between. stretching transversly
from the shore. The utmost siieuce was
preserved. and Waldon and the Mohawks
rushed heedlessly into the trap. Their
frs, notice of danger was the comma cd
to fire, and simultaneous with the sound
eigh, OF the band, including their viniic.
tive and treacherous leader. lay stretch
ed upon the ground. The remainder
with one or two exec options, were taken
prisoners.
On Dudley the more agreeable task had
devolved. Of restoring Ellen to rnima-
tion, and of witnessing the oyerpowerine
sense Of delight, which the knowledge o,
,heir changed fortunes created. How
amply his own pelils and privations were
repaid. by the fruition of that affection
which OILY woman's heart can bestow
need scarcely be said.
On he ensuing day, Col. Willet return
ed with his detachment to the fort,
where the Lynx had already arrived.-
He related with much minuteness, III,
crctious approach of his pursuers to hi
deserted vessel upon the shore, and ihei
successful capture Of Its non -comba Ia n
crew. concluding by asserting with gray,
irony. that the Moha ks were great war
riors.' Himself. and the aged Wongah
like most of the Onedias, ever continued
faithful TO the republican cause. and liv
ed to receive many proofs Of the esteem
and gratitude of Dudley and Ellen.
The tide of war. during the remaining
period of the revolution. rolled chiefly il
n direction remote from the Country o
Tryon, but neither Dudley nor Roger
was Sufficiently enomored of martial glo
ry, to follow its retiring banners. Yet /
those minor. but sanguinary struggle;
which long convulsed the beautiful val
ley of the Moha wk they continued anon
the most valiant defenders of their II ativ
soil. receiving the rich need of thei
country appreciation, and the still rich
er reward of an approving conscience.
In the month of October. the Balu
more and Ohio Railroad earned 1923. s.
A year.ago the receipts were S237 ,oJ'