Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-01-30

brother. wake, the morning has come" The
Indian sprang to his feet instantly, and seiz-
ing him by the hand bestowed his Indian
blessing. After again partaking Of the hum
bic but bounteous fare Of the cabin, he made
ready for the departure. As he was leaving,
Poe furnished him with provisions for his
Journey, and taking him by the hand, said,
ssOnce we wer, at war, and were enemies,
but now we are friends. We have luried
the Ratchet, and are brothers. Let us live n
peace and brotherhood" Rhon- Yam ness
was TOO overwhelmed with a sense of graft
tude for the goodness Of his heart to make
any reply; but the big tear which rolled
down shis bronze cheek told the sincerity Of
grateful emotions, ard he left to join his ma
ton on the distant plains of Sandusky.
He often tod us that was a happy day in
his life, and.the more he thought and .rca-
soned about the course he pursued, the more
he was convinced that he acted right. Not
long after bis return to his nation b. became
interested in missionary labor among his peo-
Pile, and the wonderful story of the white
mans God, as He came to earth and suffered
and died for sinners, deeply affected his
heart. Soon this bold intrepid Chief re-
nouncea his Indian religion and forms or
worship, and embraced Christianity. lie was
soundly and happily converted to God, and
became burning and shining light in the
midst of dark and perverse nation.
IT
HIS whole life was unblamablc, and his
character as christian irreproacbable and
we never knew a christian in any nation, or
among any people, more innocent, guiltles.
and happy than Rhon- Yan-ness. Rooted and
grounded in love, he was steadfast, in his
profession, and labored hard to elevate and
Improve his nation. His powerful influence
as chief was brought to bear upon the
heartless trader, who would come among the
India with his fre-water and rob them of
their brains and furs. The Indians have
been cruelty treated, and it is high time
the Government should interpose more ef-
fectualy its authority in their behalf. How
much we owe them as nation none can tell;
butt is time thlt some move was made to re-
pay the debt. We were deeply and intensely
thrilled at the anniversary Of the Parent
Society, which was held in this city, by the
speech Of Bishop James, who has charge of
tie Indiln missions. 1t was so true, so ap-
propriae and fearless, that we would, had
we space, hand it down to posteritv as the
testimony of the Church ia behalf of our ma
tive red brethren.
1t is further stated that Rton-van- ness
lived sixteen years after his conversion,
and was during the whole of that period a
Jealous and cons!s tent member of the Church
mil tant. The h historian of Metho ism will
find materials of great value in this volume.
The Church is greatly indebted to Mr.. Finley
| for the industry with which he has collected
such a copious fund of personal incidents,
and 80 many important memorials of the past.
These sketches, 20 full Of ths experience of
pcrilous border life, are of far more absorb
ing interest than any work of the I'm gina
ton, and add another pro . the axiom that
s'.ruth is Stranger than felton,