The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1855-08-23

Ilistlessly upon a buffalo robe behind her
aged father, her fair young brow supper
ted by her taper hands.
At last the Arrow Head arose, and
looked angrily around.
"No one wishes to hear the exploits o.
the young chieflain,' said he, 'nor do
intend to recount them. Ny string o.
scalps is well filled, and look at its bloody
treasures is enough for me. But arise
to speak for the good of the tribe. Are
not tie pale faces on their way hither?--
Have not we heard Of their progress with
their sharp weapons, and those mighty an
imals that carry them to victory Is this
true, or does Arrow Head lie like dog {?
'Wagh 1t is WELL exclaimed severa
warriors, and every one listened attentive.
ly. The advent of the chivalrous De So.
to had been heralded from tribe to tribe,
and his progress was regarded with su.
perstitious awe. The Blue Dove rising
to her feet, gazcd with intense anxiety up,
on her brother as he proceeded.
No, it is not well. We have nourish-
ed traitor here-an ungrateful hound,
who would destroy his preservers.-
Know, Tuna warriors, that the Hunter,
stolen from my vengeance, has been false
to the tribe Nay, he is even now, if
am not deceived, giving information to
the pale facesl'
'LiarP shouteda clear voice, and the
Hunter stood before his accuser.
NAY, the Arrow Head cannot be de-
ceived. Look at the warrior-his matted
hair is full of burrs; his buffalo robe is
wet; his leggins and moccasins are torn
and travel-stained Where has he been ?
Let the medicine men search his pouch.
Wagh We shall see,'
Alas for the Blue Dove! On search
ing her lover, they found in his pouch a
war-garget and chiefs wampum sash
they bore the emblems of the Kanzas.
There was now no doubt that the Hun
ter had been engaged in reasonable cor
respondence, and be did not even attempt
to deny it.
Now. dog, will dance around thy
funeral ple,' exclaimed Arrow Head, ad-
vancing towards him.
Stand back = exclaimed the Hunter.
{ / will not have the hand of spy laid
upon me, although his sister is one for
whom would die. Let the medicine men
do their duty, and they will find me ready
for the trial or the torment
The Arrow Head gnashed his teeth with
rage, buta smile of demoniac triumph
CLEANED over his features as he saw his
hated victim bound with green withes.-
The trial was fixed for the next day,
but so certain appeared its result, that
the maidens were sent abroad to gather
dry wood for the death-fre
Night came on, and as the full moon
rose high in the heavens, the Blue Dove
stepped silently from the wigwam of her
father and gazed upon the slumbering
warriors. After scrutinizing them with
anxious glances, she silently glided to
where her lover was bound.
Does the Hunter watch 2 she whis,
pered.
For Blue Dove he replied, and she
is here to gladden. his heart
Just then one Of the prisoners sleeping
guardians awakened, and she saw there
was 10 time to be lost Taking the flint
edged war-axe of her father which she had
brought, she severed the withes and the
Hunter was free. Springing to his feet
be bounded over the sleeping warriors, anC
was soon lost in the forest. The Blue
Dove, exultant at having rescued her low
er, returned unnoticed toher father lodge
and dreamed of a wigwam in secluded
vally, where she cheered the evening hours
of the Hunter with her forest song.
Day dawned, and the revengeful Ar
row Head hastened TO feast his eyes will
the captive, who, as he thought, was s,
soon to cxpiate treason Ol the stake. Blu
f he found him gone. Giving The war
! whoop, he was soon surrounded by tn
warriors, and finding the trail Of the fu
gtive. they started in hot pursuit.
o But the pursuers were soon checked
for atrumpetS clangor responded TO thei
war-whoopS. De Soto, guided By a KaS
, kaskia chief. had endeavored TO surpriS
, the Tuna village at daylight, and now en-
countered the warriors, with foot aud tn
. dreaded horse. The Arrow Head wa
no coward. and the warriors. reinforced
! from the village, fought with desperation
! But he soon tell, and his followers be
. came discouraged; there was no resist
+ ing the charges of cavalry; no peneIra
n ting the bright armor; and soon the rem
! nanl OF the hitherto invnclble TunaS Ae
!. to their village, there 10 die among lhei
n wives.
D Wounded and faltering, they reache
o the camp, singing their death songs. an
!, pursued by the mercilesS SpanIardS.-
But then there pealed forth another wal
: cry, and as the retreatng Tunas entere
o the palisades around their wigwams,
well armed band of painted warrior
Y rushed between them end the advancn
G Spaniards. Nor did this opportune re
= serve remain idle, for they let fly such
a cloud of arrows, that the horseme
It wheeled about their s.eeds, already sc
n verely wounded. In vain did De Sot
y raise his war.cry Of Santiago" the In
+ dians advancing boldly. piled their cross
: bows with deadly aim aud great rapidly
e The horses of the Spanards were Of u
avail; and whilst their arquebusiers couI
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