Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-21

becoming roDeS Ol ElSlsu cuslouis, "h'0
upon her fair features the bloom of youth
and health still delighted to dwell, she stood
before the altar, and laying her hand in the
profered one of the noble young Rolfe, she
uttered her marriage VOWS, and the plous
priest, who had short time before heard her
baptismal VOWS, and commended her to the
mercy Of God, now implored His blessing
upon the union Of loving hearts, Surround
ed by her friends, she gave her hand tc him
whose pleasure had been to care for, and
grant her every request.
The ritual was finished the happy couple
proceeded to their cottage upon the banks OF
the river, where as happy as while she chant
ed her wild carol in imitation of the singing
birds and gamboed IN the pleasant retreats
of the forest, she lived in the happiness of
her tondest wish.
Could the eye of the present look down
upon the humble and lovely scene, and bring
to us the witnessing of what history holds SO
tenaciously in her grasp-we would pray for
the presence OF the savage again upon our
shores. But it is forever sealed save to the
eye of the imagination.
However much we may condemn the deceit
that led the Princess to believe Smith was
dead, we are pleased in contemplating the
character Of one, who, by so many acts OIL
kindness toward the Indian maiden, showed
himself possessed OF true manlincss The
marriage produced happy influence upon all
parties. The Emperor became reconciled to
the presence of the Colonists and o long sea-
son OF happiness and prosperity ensued.-
Until 1916, Mr.. Rolfe and his beautiful bride
remained at the Colony engaging 10 the al
fairs of life, he tilliug the soil and assisting
to plant the foot of the white man upon the
wild shores. The hand of Pokahontas sister
was asked by one of the Colonists, but the
Emperor refused. She was married to one
of her race The two brothers of Pokahon-
tas were bold, noble warriors, and prolessed
"a regard for the white people-Smith in par
ticular-often visiting the Colonists and en-
gaging in traffic with them. Happy indeed
Was the prospect!
In 1916, Rolle arranged visit to his ma.
tive and and in company with his wife and
the chief Tomocomo, husband of Pokahon-
tas' sister-whom Powhattan deputed to learn
of the white people and bring him word Of
their number and tharacter-sailed for Eng
land. They were kindly received at Court
by the King and Queen, and marked attention
shown the Princess at the mansion Of Lord
De-la-war, and Of many other mobiles of the
country When Smith learned of her pres
ence he addressed message to the Queen,
detailing the circumstances of her history
and his acquaintance with her. and requested
the favor Of her good attentions toward
, her during her stay in England. Pokahon-
: tas was exceedingly gratifed with the kind
f ness OF the Queen; and during her residence
: at Brentford-a short distance from the tur-
t MOL of the city-she received an unexpected
visit from Smith She saluted him warmly
, and overcome with emotion, turned away hel
/ head and wept bitterly. For three hours
: she refused to converse. But becoming rec
e onciled, she narrated to Smith how she anC
G her father had been led to believe him dead
e and concluded with desire to be permitted
4 to call him father, saying, "you called Pow
; haitian father, being 10 his land a stranger
Y and by the same reason so must do you
D smiths fastidiousness would not consent tina,
= she should call him father, now that he wa
r among his own people. She remained /
!. number of months enjoying the pleasure ant
d novelty Of Court life; until nearly ready tt
d embark for her forest home and while stay
q ing at Gravcnsend she sickened. Her hus
e bands anxious watching, the carcss of he
child we're unavailing. She counseed will
C Tomocomo and her husband, recurring to tn
happy scenes upon the banks OF the Jane
o river, to her fathers household whose smile
(. she could greet no more babe them 10,
e farewell and fell asleep. Three mourncr
e followed her remains to the rural cemetcr
.. and wept over the grave Of her so boutitu
d so good, and whom circumstances had endear
e ed to the people OF the Colony, cndeared t
y Rolte by the ties Of affection and as til
t. mother Of his child.
) There around her grave marked by spot
n less slab grows the rose and blooming hedg
IS and Oh that marble but one word has with
II stood times fingers, and that word is Pc
d kahontas."
5. History has embalmed her deeds, has treas
d ured her name, and is handing it down. sur
e rounded by all that is good and lovely, to
lie posterity who will not suffer it to be forgot
l. ten.
s. Tono omo returned to narrate his impres
L. SONS OF the country and the sad fate Of tn
Princess. Rolfe shortly after joiped the Col
D. onists, while her son was left at plymouth
ID where he was educated and in youth carrie
r. the traits of his mothers character again t
o, the widely extended Colony. He married
ID and from this descent many noble famili(
nd trace their lineage. Powhattan lived lon
s. enough to prove the treachery of the whit
ne people, and witness the commencement of til
10 war that was to exterminate his unhapp
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