The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-05-02

.,Iol the poor Indian, whose untutored mlnd
s,,,upin in clouds, OF hears HlM III The wlnd.h
A SHIRT distance below the Indian vii
inre Of Cold Spring in the County oil CatSf-
a,,vus State of New York, and about a
mile from the Allegheny RlTer, there is a
small lake or pond, formed OF the waters
,fan extensive marsh. The lake is hlled
with decaying vegetable matter, and hav'
,ng no outlet, its waters become stagnan'
and discolored.
Their soabye hue impress one with the
idea that they are almost tSthomiesS' Al
tunes strancg lights may be seen loa'inS
above the surface, and gliding about in va
yious directions. Though easily accounted
for upon scientific principles, they have eV-
rr been regarded by the unlettered red-man
with feelings of superstitious dread. lhe
abo,ipines have a curious legend concern
ing this strange twill o'-the-"i>P." which
was related to me, by an old copper-colored
friend, as we were seated upon a little
Knoll! AZ the SUulDCIH SAtINHNJ
Years have passed since its narration, but
il my memory serves ne correctly lis SUP
stance was as follows:
Many hundred moons SINCE before The
male faces were known to the red mnn' Il
small tribe Of Indians dwell upon The beau
tifu~l1Erygnhah at Brady's Bend, about ~
miles above Tie present city OF PItisourgh
They were pteaceable, industrious, and sub
sisted By agriculture, and the simple ar's oil
oeaee, and not like many OF their ne'ghbofs
by the shedding of blood in luntinS and
war. They delighted in athletic sports and
~v,,e noted for their shii in the ieats o
dex.erity customary among The Indians
They frequently invited tie members o
other tribes TO compete with them at thel
festive gatherings. On one occasion a sac
accident occurred, by which IA Seneca war
rior lost his life. Though purely an acci
dent, this affair ~exasperated his friends whf
determined 10 wreak a fearful vengeance
mon their peaceful ~neighbors.
Accordingly. q band of senecaS arme'
themselves for the war path, and noatin;
down the majestic Allegheny to the Inflated
village attacked it with uurelenting turJ.-
An indiscriminate slaughter OF old an
vopng.m male and female ensutd. Only on
Of the tribe, a dark eyed beautiful Made
was saved from the general destruct on
She had been seen on a previous occaslo
by a young Seneca brave, who successful
.xerted himself to bear hei away unhui
from the scene of slaughter.
Wien the marauding party returned
lie milan girl sorrowfuI and weeping wal
canned to the northern home Of her capto
lii a few days she found herself among h
friends at Che. au gau-tau (Cold Springs.
Who sought by every means in their po"e
To dispel the clouds which enveloped he
brow. But their efforts were OF no avail
Though she had previously admired h'
captor, and longed to share his fortune
abe now, as the slayer of her kindred an
tbe d~esolater Of her home, .evinced for hi
she most intense hatred and disgust. 81
earnestly desired TO return to her home
though She knew that nothing bat deso!atio
would meet her sight-and mingle her tea
with the ashes of hel loved and lost ones
she was closely watched, however, and f
atirneit was futile TO entertain any idea
attempt 70 escape.
But at length to her great delight
seemiugly favorable opportunity pFesente
ise,f. The family in which she lived b
came engaged 10 making sugar The spin
afi.l her capture on the bank Of the lht
lage. Her captor, who intended soon
claim her for his wife, had built a lig'
birch canoe 10 feat npenits placed water
and they we're il the habit Of riding IN tn
fairy yesssl during the calm evenings ofea
II spring. a torch light At the brow
lie boat made every object visible for maj
I rod around them. These little e~xculsio
haa hsr Heart been there would have be-
delightful and romentic INDEED; but 8
~ cherished a burning desire for feyeng
which she deterniued to crafty at Che III
opportunity,
One mprkey evening, while they we
gliding over the lake. and Le was using .
Nv artiGcs 10 win her affections and dir
sLs aloom which he knew WAS making b
usb.ppy, VIE conserved the idea ~ rs'iide
~ ,bo lifo, escaping to tbe opposite 81, re, a
Z ,kinq Ter way home is best az she soll
80 Whsn lis back Was stlsned y padding y
boat, ahe rsised ! ssone matched which !
II hsg gsst, aud striking Kim ssssfs bIs
non bis temple he FIJI wih s7dall hea'