The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-08-24

We would carry our reader back some
thirty years to the times when civilization
was slowly approaching the western wllds
and when the spirit of adventure led the
hardy pioneers out from their native vii
lages TO the domain of the red man.-
One lovely morning in June, two travel
lers, both well mounted, drew their reins
upon the banks of the Mississippi, where
now stands the Aourishing town of Red
King. As their vision took in the wide
range of water, prairie and bluff that lay
spread out before them, a look of satisfac-
tion seemed to light up the features of
each, for surely their gaze never rested
on q loyeler spot After few moments
silence the elder of the two dismounted
from his steed and motioned to his COM
panion to do the same
Nay, Barton, prefer the landscape as
seen from this position answered his
companion, i shall keep my saddle until
you are ready to remount.'
sstostWe shall go no farther!' Barton re-
splied. IF we are to pitch our tents in
THE wilderness, brother mine, let it be
e.here, for we may not find a greener spot,
or one that we should like better. See
nthis grove of pines! little labor will
transform it into rustic palace, where
b.Barton and Harry Newson may find the
sorest they are in pursuit Of
.gml.So be it, theu,' Harry answered, as he
threw himself from his horse, and unslung
J the rifle from his back. when we start
ii ed, agreed to abide by your selection,
-aaud, / shall not question it now. This is
indeed lovely place! Surely no white
-aman has ever before set his foot upon this
-gsohtude, never pressed the rich soil be.
meath us. Let US be the first to awake
1.-the slumbering echoes. sd4
sqoaEre his brother could stop him. Harry
y1raised lis rife to his shoulder, and pulled
: the trigger. From crag to crag, from
valley to valley, the sound of the report
aaew, disturbing the stiffness that had
-bhitherto been almost felt, and driving
many feathered resident screaming into
athe air.
LOG you will learn better in time, Harry |!
Barton said. Never again waste a shot
even for whim. You may need all your
ammunition ere long. We are now il
o. the territory of the Decotahs, and mus
keep careful watch against surprise
oas You surely are rot alarmed at our alb
I. sence from the settlements, or fearful O
the Indians?'
hs mo! I only wish to meet them in the
= broad light Of day, face to face. We
g shall soon make friends of them if the!
2 approach us thus; but they may not stoE
= to form friendships if they come upon u;
unaware.'
$3.50 i have felt your power of persuasion
~ eAnd jndging from their influence upon M
IsEcs Hfndot doubt your winning qualities. :
For myself, not being SO gifted, 1 shal
. keep my rifle always ready to act as al
So inerpreter.'
.r.g Come, then, let us prepare shelter
We can so weave these bows as to forr
: q very respectable house for the present
Out with your hatchet man, and t
work 5e-e.
q. Suppose I make FIRE, and roast thi
I I. piece of venison. We shall be hungr
: when our task is done
..,,.a 49,. Always providing for the appetite!-
Well, be itso. Be careful, however, tha
- you do not let your fire get among th
dry branches, else we shall have geners
! confagration,'
- we will postpone such pyrotechni
display until the fourth Of the comm
month