Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-28
NUMBER 279.


weary hours In nomentary expectation Of the
scalpng-knifa and tomahawk Of a numerically en-
penorioce OF deadly savages fired by hatred and by
the certainty OF crushing their mortal foe ut blow
Day dawned after sleepless night, and this band
of brave men were spared scene which wonis
inevitably have cost many lives a
II was subsequently ascertained that deliberate
plan had been formed for the massacre Of every
one OF Governor Cass's party upon It's entrance
into the country and that several hundred warriors
were within call near the Sault at the time of the
council for that purpose. This plan was thwarted
IN part by the daring bravery Of Governor Cass on
the occasion of his perilous visit to their camp
and particularly through the efforts Of Mrs. JobI-
| son, (mother Of George Johnson, and daughter Of
the great chief Of Lake Superior who passed the
whole Of that fearful night with the hostile chiefs
In unremtted efforts to dissuade them from thsir
bloodthrsty resolution. From an exceedingly in
teresting daily journal Of that remarkable canoe
expedition along the hunting grounds of untameable
| savages, kept by Mr. Trowbridgc, we copy an en-
try made on the morning after the expected at
tack In speaking Of the friendly interference cf
Mrs johnson, the diary says:
This influence and the courage that never
knew fear the part Of our chief has saved prob-
ably hundreds OLIVES and given US peaceable en-
trance TO country whose territory skirts inland
sea co-extensive with the Baltic, and which rnsr,
before long, be added by cession to the miois
upon millions Of acres already composing Uncle
Sans farm"
We should hove before mentioned that on the
following afternoon council was held, the amends
honorable made, and the treaty signel.
How an Ohio Governor was ss SoId.O
certain Governor OF the great Commonwealth
OF Ohio, great favoite among the ladies', and
unincunibered with domestic cares, sometime after
a successful campaign, but previous TO assuming
the responsibilities Of Office, made pleasure trip
TO Gotham. Being public man. and a successful
one, he Of course was open to the congratulations
Of the Democracy. Everybody shook hands with
him, and the table dhote was quite lion. Tho
day succeeding his arrival he took passca down
the principal Peter Funk street Of the great Amer
ican Babel He had not proceeded far before he
was accosted by one who seemed a remarkably
courteous gentleman.
TGood morning Governor-howdy do, quoth
the stranger
Every well, thankee sir" blandly responded
the Governor, though looking somewhat vaguely,
as # his colocutor had the advantage.
~ perceive you don't know me.n was the re-
joinder.
I" My name is Brown, Of --- county, Ohio.
had the pleasure of forming your acquaintance a
few weeks ago when you spoke at ----.n
"Oh! ali yes" said the Governor, "I--re-col-
lect--sir very glad to see you Mr.. Brown"
The twain had unconsciously approached an auc-
ton room, and suddenly were interrupted In the
midst of very animated political discussion by
boisterous outcry coming from knight Of tho
hammer, " splendid bargain, gentlemen. Aper-
feet beauty. Fulljeweled aud warranted sound in
every particular. Goingl going! Only twenty
seven dollars and half gentlemen A wretclied
sacrificed"
/ "By George Governorip quoth Brown, "thcre
seems to be a chance for bargain. Let's see"
Suiting the action to the word, Brown stepped
in, followed by the Governor, too polite to refuse
But a few moments elapsed ere the ticking trea-
sure was knocked off to Mr.. Brown, at an "amazing
cheap bargain Handing the lever to the Gov
ernor, Mr.. Brown felt for his porte monnae, when,
suddenly, with expressive air of surprise steal
ing over his countenance he exclaimed
Why, Governor, pray excuse me. but really,
I've left my purse at the hotel Will you favor
me by advancing the amount, while run up to
the hotel, it's only step, and I'll return immedi-
ately ~
Certainly, sir" said the Governor, drawing out
a weLstufed purse, and counting the sum, which
was duly handed over.
Suiting action to words, Mr.. Brown disappeared.
Five minutes soon passed; ten elapsed fifteen
sped, and yet no Mr.. Brown. The Governor be-
gan 10 get impatient. Twenty minutes disappeared,
and the Governors vexation became manifest.
Twenty-Five had gone, when suddenly the Cover
nor seemed struck with an idea. lie had been
soidi impudently plucked His rage was unbound
ed. He demanded his money, but the auctioneer
had gone He raved, and 1t Is said uwore roundly
but we don't believe that part Of the story. tits
on record, however, that be threatened general
destruction, and no doubt would have raised the
d. generally, had not the auctoneer, frightened
by his violence, made bis appearance, and after de-
murring somewhat, returned the money.
II Is needless 70 observe that the Governor left
the establishment wiser and madder man, than
when he entered IT, II Is likewise to be remarked
that after that time he universally suspectfu of
all who claimed acquaintance with him on the score
Of Ohio residence.
Injustice TO the Governor, we win likewise re-
mark that In extenuation Of his being vict.mized,
he was induced 10 advance the money in Wow OF
the fact that Mr.. Brown represented himself as
Buckeye, and he "couldn't see fellow Buckeye
10 trouble without helping him." II 10 well
known fact, however. that Gov. Nj ia " down
on Peter Funk institutions.