Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-21
Ole eamilp Qirfle.
Written for the Green Mountain Freeman.
Fokahontas.
BY THE EDIr0f
TCONCLUDED.I


time when her mind was contrasting the
scenes of her fathers savage state with the
more enlightened appearance Of the Europe
an, in pleasing favor of the latter; and un-
consciously awakening desire to be among
them. And, although she had heard nothing
of Smith, since his departure, she professcd
q partiaity to the pale face, and was not
long wanting an opportunity to crafty her
wish. During a trading excursion up the
river, one of the Colonists accidentally learn
ed Of her whereabouts, and bribed the Chief
and his wife-with whom she resided-to en-
tice her on board the shalop, that he might
carry her to jamestown. The woman ex-
pressed a desire to visit-the boat, which the
Chief steadily refused; hut at last consented
with the condition that Pokahonts accompa-
NY them this the Princess-wiIlpg to please
consented to do not suspecting their true
design uutil she entered the cabin, where she
was Informed of her captivity. The old
Chief and his wife had returned on deck
and when told Of the affair, hypocritically
pretended to mourn the event, setting up a.
hideous wailing while in hearing Of the Prin-
cess but seizing their bribe--an old copper
kettle-:hey marched back to their wigwam.
Pokahontas wept bitterly until being assured
of kind treatment, she became reconcied, and
at jamestown expressed her pleasure at being
permitted to learn the customs of the pale
face. Happy captivity!
Powhattan had taken a number of the
Coonsts, and held them AS prisoners
for the ransom Of whom, they pretended to
retain the Enperor's daughter. An ex-
change was offered by the Colonists, but the
dignity of the Emperor-however much he
loved his daughter-prevented its being made.
A part Of the number we're sent back 1; and
the Colonists sought to obtain by force the
others. Taking Pokahontas with them, they
sailed up the river to the vicinity of Powhat-
tan's residence, and after making an unSuc-
cessful attempt at their release, agreed upon
truce; during which, Pakahontas' brothers
were allowed an interview with her, to whom
she gave an account Of her captivity, and
sent word to her father of her happiness.
Learning from her own mouth Of her good
treatment, and desire to still remain with the
Colonists, the Emperor refused to make the
proposed ransom; but continued his hostli-
ties toward the Colony until an event trans
pired which secured peace and the good I'M
derstanding Of both parties
While Pokahontas continued willing cap.
tive at jamestown. she had been informed
that Smith was dead-probably by Mr.
Rolfe, young man Of pleasing address, who
taking great interest in her Welfare, had
instructed her in the English tongue, and
persuaded her of the benefits of the Chris
tian religion. During their intercourse, the
grace and mldness OF the Princess had wor
deeply into the heart OF her tutor and at an
avowal of his regard he learned from her lips
that his love was not altogether unreturned
but she must await her fathers consent tc
making final answer. To attain this, Rollt
made u visit to the Emperor, and although
in the unsettled state of affairs, he was re-
fused a conference with him, he made hi
errand known to his brother, who inerceeded
and obtained his full consent to the marriage
Rolfe returned and informed the Princess o
his success. She rapidly gained in her knowl
edge of the Christian faith, and her convic
tions compelling her to forsake her idolatry
she protested the Christian religion. The
time of her union with the little band of pi
Gus ones, who worihiped under the eye O.
their good shepherd-the Rev. Mr. Whitaker
had approached. One Sabbath morning
early in April, 1913, when the spring flowers
and the happy carol of birds blest the rustic
scene Pokahontas accompanied her tutor tt
the little Chapel, rudely constructed from tn,
pines of the forest, and from whose broaC
windows the bright rays of the morning sun
light fell upon the humble pews and happy
faces OF that little congregation.
The hour of prayer had arrived The sol
emn accents Of the pastors imploriug voic
filled the house and settled in awe upon tn,
rudely carved altar, before which the Prin
cess knelt, and from the font" hewn holloy
between like a canoe" from the trunk of
pine tree, and in which the pure water spark
ed-she was baptized, and received the RICH
of fellowship.
A short season later, and the solemn ha1
was the sceuo Of happy gathering Brg,
features were assemblies TO witness the maj
riage of the loved Indian maiden. Accord