Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-31
EATON, PREBLE COUNTY, 0, ,JULY8l, 1856.

with the most delicate and respectful care by
her wild lover, but at the same time watched
with the argus eye OF iealouSy-lrene remain
ed four days. Fascinated by the story Of his
deep love, she consented 10 become his bride
If he would make his home among her people.
Until that arrangement could be made he in
sisted upon OBTAINING her aS his ward; dread
ing the espionage of old Keoba he had not
presented himSeil at the village and thus has
tened the deDouement he sought 10 avert
On the night of the storm, when tho familiar
wor-cry OF h S tribe reached him in his retreat,
his error flashed upon him, springing from the
cave he hoped 10 reach the scene in time to
prevent ;he dreadful tragedy such sounds pre-
luded. In his haste he did moi observe the
basliSk eyes Of The old squaw, as he dashed
down the hill; nor did he suspect that, while
he was performing an act of fjustice and mercy,
her skinny arms were bearing of in malice
his greatest earthly treasure. md poisoning
The ears OF bis friends against him by a Gun.
ming story OF ;he evil spirit, who she said ap-
peared 10 her and directed her 10 the haunted
cave 10 find Eagle Eye and The White Witch.
That he bade her carry her 10 the medicine
man, that he should give her 10 the flames, and
| then all depart towards lhe far of land Of The
"father Of waters" or be deli cred into the
hands OF The pale faces, who were coming in
great numbers to destroy them. 1t was in
stantly agreed that Eagle Eye should be dis
patched 10 treat with the pale warriors; and
in his absence The dreadful sacrifice should be
made. AT this juncture Eagle Eye reached
the village with the band OF warriors from
McLeon's. Smothering his indignation at
Keoba's treachery, as he beheld his Light oi
Dawn pale and trembling, among the dusky
Indian maids, he defied her in his heart and
despaired not OF crcumventing her designs
Through the night he watched by the mat upon
which Irene slept, confGing in his care; anC
on The morrow placed her in the. wig-wam o
Little Hawk, whose life lie had once saved,
while he accepted his commission TO treat with
the whites. AT Mr.. McLeon'S lie was recog
nized as their friend preserver, and assured
that no army was abroad, that only Few
friends remained with the family 10 proec
them from further violence. A chilling SenSa
crept around Eagle Eyes heart as he listened
Confused images OF dread, mingled strangely
in his miad with thoughts Of lene. On the
wings of love he sped back 10 the village, and
rushing through q collected crowd Of its dark
inhabitants, beheld old Keoba Lighting the
fagots piled high around victim lashed 10 le
Dawn! With-,he iuIy OF a lion he hurled the
wretch from her liabolical work; scattered the
burning fragments over the astonished crowd
\ cut The cod tina, bound Irene's white arms
I, ss4eu her head, and received upon his frantic
bosom The hfeless form of the unhappy gill;
AT FIRST, incapable of fealizing the terrible mis-
i fortune, he tried by every art 10 recall The
tbroken spirit till the sad truth burst like I
lava food upon him, soaring his brain; and he
afosf from his labor Of love a raving maniac
50 te,yi'ie :tkg all feureaso approach him, ant
llsaasohTiIg me JsaptiFil remains OF his beloved
from the grccpd,he fed from them and none
dared 10 70 ,..oW.
j But silently folding their tents and turning
their backs upon the scene Of this tragedy
They bend their course where twilight reign
sublime
Ger forests silent since the birth of time.