Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-07-06

upon us,while mute and Pensive we approach
ed the camp. Oh how relieved we felt when
we saw the light Of the campfire, and heard
the voices of those gathered around 1t. Harti-
" we iismounted and partook of the refresh
ments SO tempungly displayed, and for which
We had good relish.
Now all were gathered around the cheerful
fire. For a brief lime, many appeared to hold
converse with invisible objects, some sazed
into the urd darkness Of night, some into the
fire, and others upwards 10 the faint slimering
of light in the heavens alone.
..IIow sweet to muse when daylight labors close,
Der the s,ii scene, now hu-bed in calm repoSe
Sweet to the weary begrwth care and grief oppressed
Are these soothing hours wien all nature at rest
The stars mild rays do light the lamp of hope awhile
And earth n all her beauty again doth seem to smile"
Blu, sober thoughts were dissipa,ed, ana
grave visages relaxed into smile, as the re-
sstless influence Of a few laughter loving ones
infested all with their gaye,y. Involuntary
aushes Of merrimen, burst from our lips,
while we convulsed W Ith the emotions
excited by the humorous speeches of some
who must have been schooled with Phllander
Doestick and studied well the life Of Davy
Crockett Even now in our solitude we must
drop the pen and laugh 1T the recurrence Of
that nights entertainment.
To add 10 the diversity, our jester trans
mi;,ed himself into an Indian Chief and some
of our nice young men who are often admired
for their qujeiness and refinement, disguised
themselves and acted out the Indian as well
as if truly the sons of the forest. The burial
of the dead chief was the first performance.
What a revulSon there was in our feelings,
while even feignel death came in our pre-
sence. The stiffness the night became So
lemn, and with a shudder we sazed upon the
motonleSs form, while the shadow OF the cur
ling smoke and the light of the ilickerins blaze
fell alternately upon his rigid features. His
red brethren headed by their chief gath
cred mourniully around TO perform the last
obsequies. The low cultural sound of the chiefs
lament fell in plaintive tones upon the tram
quill night air; and thrilled upon our heart
strings as has often the sound of the clod fal-
ling upon the coffin! He spoke eoquently of
the Esprit Land where the buffalo and the
deer are found in abundance, and where the
departed brother would roam free from the
encroachments Of the pale face in the wide
domain of his own hunting ground. With his
robe and hunting skirt around him fully equip
ped for his journey the dead chief was borne
away. We felt relieved when his shast!y
face W; 5 hid from our view. Mex, WAS en-
acted the Green corn Dance and Rattle snake
Dance. Those modest young men actually
made night hideouS with their antics and
whoops Was their any improprIety in all
this Gentle reader, IN the peaceful quiet of
your home you may say yes but had
you been one Of the party you could not have
seen il. The midnight hour stole upon US al
most imperceptItly and tired nature adu,o-
nished us 10 seek repose. But Morpheus could
not WOO us; we had seen and enjoyed 10 much
to forget IN sleep, so we joined the guard
around The fire. Our driver had taken lods-
ing on his wagon in the outskirts oflhe camp
We were surprised 10 see him come in great
excitement 10 warn Us that their were thieves
lurking about: one made an attempt 10 take
robe from his wagon. We could not help but
smile at his fears; for we supposed that his
mind had been filled with dread by Witnessing
The Wild Indian scenes, and tha, his slumbers
had been disturbed by dreams. Many, how
ever, were alarmed and we noticed several
night caps exposed, while their wearers tired
TO ascertain the extent Of the danger.
After the old man became paciiied. and
had examined his gun; he again sought his
bed. We too laid down 10 cogltate upon the
events Of the day and 10 sleep if possible, he
had Just got into a dreaming stupcr when the
shril help help help boys" broke upon
the stiffness of the night, and made every one
III the camp start TO their feet. We took but a
curSory glance, ye, ii is indeibly impressed
upon the tablets of our memory and if ever
We become an artist, we will try to paint il IN
colors; for we dare not attempt !, in words
We snatched up blazing brand aud hurried
towards the scene Of murder. But we did not
get far until We comprehended the cause Of
the alarm. The there's or some tricky boy
of the camp had loosened the horses, and the
driver was IN eager pursuit, calling out Justify
for help. We succeeded in capturing them
all, and brcugh, them within the light Of the
camp, where we secured them for the night.
After discussing the cause of our disturb.
ance, and reciting some OF the strange mis-
haps, and cungratulatng ourselves upon the
happy discovery Of no murde, mrany of US
again laid down. But The spirit Of mischief
was rife, and we dared not sleep for fear of
becoming the victims of the fun of others.
We will iorbear dvulging more Of the events
of that eventlul night, or how some were ava
! kened from sweet unconsciousnesS to find
themselves the objects of the merriment of
, those wide awake. How anxiously we
watched for" meek-eted morn; !" how welcome
were the first rays Of aurora that painted the
darkness Of the wood. We jumped for ioy
and gave vent TO the fulncss of our heart in
Inlmcking the shrill cry of the chanticleer.
Dear reader, for fear of Wearing vour pa-
tience, we will not detail the events Of this
day. 1t must suffice TO say. that all enioved
themselves exceedingly well; that the wild
wood was vocal with the mirth of our party,
and the music of its native musicians. Ere.
quently the sharp report Of gun reverbera.
ted around US, and suggested that some limo.
cent creature had fallen victim to the sports.
men OF our party, and would add TO the grand
dinner IN anticipation. Our individual atten-
ton was chiefly given 10 the ladies'