New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-13
THE PERILs OF THE BORDER.

THE PERILS OF THE BORDER.
While reading recently 81 account Of the shu Of
several white families BY the BscioOt Indians We were
minded Of thrilling which occurred in the Wild West
shor, time subsequent the Revolution in which highly
comp.hed young lady the ds7shte Of distinguished officer Of
he American Army played important part The story being
Of thrilling nature. and exhibiting in striking msnner
the "Pers OF the Border" have concluded to give
trac. from 1t, originally published, ~ folows:
The spse on right bank Of the Great Ksnswhs formed by
s junction with the Ohio Is called Point Pleasant and place
Of historical note Here the 10th Of October l774 during
vhs, IL known Lord Dunmores War; fought Of the
erces desperate battles that ever TOOK place between
the yrginians and their forest foes.
Asr the battle in question which the Indians defeated
With great os here erected by the yto which BE-
came post Of great importance throughout the nsnary
Of strife which almost Immediately followed and which, in this
section of the country continued for after thst
establishment Of peace which acknowledged the United Colonies
OF America a free and independent patton.
the landing the fort the day story was s,
ensd aa of the hind used BY the early nsSsstors Of the
Western rivers
Upon the deck Of this boat the moment we present the
scene to the sder stood FIVE individuals alike engaged in
wschpg group OF persons mostly females who we're slowly
approaching the landing OF these i've was stout sleek
negro in partial livery and evidently house or body servant
three aud bordere indicated BY their rough
bor zed yssses and attire but the fh young
some years Of Of fine commanding person
and lear open intelligent coun,enance and In the Lofty
rsge Of his headn the gleam of his large, bright hazel eye
there something which denoted OF superior mind but
shall occasion ia the Of narrative to fully set
forth who ard what Eugene Fairfax will leave him for
the present. and the approaching group whom be seemed
20 b. regarding with lively Interest.
OF this group composed Of middle aged man aud tour
fen aes with black female servant following some hive or SIX
PAGES the there whom the most casual eye
would ngd out and rested upon with pleasure The lady
in question apparently about twenty OF OF en
der and graceful fgae and Of thai peculiar cast Of features
which, beside being beautiful in every ineamen rarely fails to
al. C. the tebolder with something like charm.
Her travelling fine brown habit, high In the neck
button ssey the bosom and coming down to her small
pretty feet without trailing the goundwas both neat and
becomg and with her riding and its waving ostrich plume
ct ssy flowing cur her appearance contased fo
bly, rough unpublished looks Of those Of her beside
her with their nsey bed gowns scarlet flannel petcoas and
bleached linen caps.
"Oh Blanche said Of the venerable OF her female
pursuing alton which had been maintained
since quitting the open fort behind them cannot bear 10 let
you 90; for 1t just If something going to
happen YOU and when feel ths way something generally
does happen"
"Well aunt" returned Blar che with light laugh do
that something will hsppen6r expect
OF these days my dear father and blessed mother aud
rive them such embrace IL due from duu daughter to
that will be something that has not happened
for two long years a. least
But don't mean thai Blanche" returned the other
what peuntly and you just laugh lke and houshtess
s you ought be serious Because have safe
thus far through partially settled country you think perhaps
your pretty face will ward of danger in the peous vii
but you that fearful journey 10 before you
scs. boat decend the Ohio that does not encounter
or less peril the ssges that prow along either shore and
them that down eighted with human life are heard
.pJr total tha tale
But Why repeat this dear sun' etur ned Blanche
with serious air when you know IL Il my destiny
either good bad attempt the voyage My parents hs e
for join them In their home and Is duty TO
go to them, be the peril what 1t may"
You never did know what fear pursued the good
woman rsher proudly No" she repeated turning TO the
Oh.Is Ban she Bertrand did know what 10 fear
believe
Just like her father cined husband Of the ms,ron
the brother BsIches mother the Ter of the station
and the gentleman mentioned OF the party
daughter OF true soldier. Her father, Colonel Php
Bertrand God bless him for true heart did seem to
know wh. was to fear and Blanche is Just like him"
b. this time parties bsd reached the boat and the youns
already descrbed-Eugene Fairfax the secretary OF
Banche ahe-st stepped forward, and, In polite aud
dIeE amer offered his hand TO the different females to
sa The hand of Blanche the last 70 touch
b-spd then but slightly she sprung quickly and lightly to
deci-b close observer might have detected the slight
flush ~hch msned bis robe expressive features his eye tor
,I gle net hes She might herself have seen pef
hsp she debut there corresponding glow On her own
b,h pretty inquired in the csn disnihed tone Of
having the right put the question, and who might also
have aware the inequality Of position between herself
and bin she addressed;
Eugene IL everything prepared for departure II will
not do for our spring leak sssn did coming down
the Ksnswhs-for will not be safe for am told TO touch
either shore the different forts and trading posts
our route this side denstionthe Falls Of the Ohio"
No indeed rejoined her aunt quickly; II will be IS
much your lives worth to venture foot from the main
current the obofor reached only the other day that
many boats had attacked this Spring and several lost WITH
all on board"
No one feels more concerned about the safe passage OF Mss
Bertrand than myself" replied Eugene, In deiefenth tone
and since cur arrival here have M nothing undone that
thought nisht possibly add 10 her secuy aud comfort
That Ia true to my personal knowledge joined In the uncle
Of nche and thank you Mr. FsrfAx In behalf OF my tr
tnswomsn There WILL perhaps he pursued BE no great dan
Ee long you keep the current but your ~eh must not
b. neglected single moment either night or day and DO not
mos. solemn charge and you under any circumstance
or on any preene Whatsoever suffer yo'eveo be decoyed TO
either shore"
hope ". understand duty better Colonel" said Of
the men, respectfully
donbc /. mott replied the commander Of the Point be-
lev. you are Al, faithful and you would have
ben By the agent Of Colonel Bertrand for taxing down
more rrcsus freight than you carried before bat stu the
w.. and the best Of have Lost thei lives BY giving
the APPEALS Of humanity You understand what
mean White apparently IN the greatest distress viii bail
your bs represent themselves having Just escaped from the
Indians and beg II for the love Of Gcd in the peou
tones their relief bot turn deaf hem-to each
and should you know the plesde BE- your
il such your brother nigh; deceive you
wifuy and voluntarily, pehsps-bu because Of being
rcadsd BY the ssyae themselves concesed. Yes such
things hsve been knswn friend being thus used lure 80
ether his eestruon and be cautious vzsnt brave and
true, s.d nsy the good God keep you ell from harm"
AZ be finished speains Blanche proceeded to take an alec
teDste Leave Of all receiving many tender message r hr
rents from hose who h them in love ard yenerstion and ne