The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-06-01

Brown observed it. and Immediately commune
| Gated his suspicious that all was not right to
his comrade. After some consultation, it was
agreed that Dill should conseal himselfin the un-
derbrush, and keep one Of the dogs with him,
while Brown wouldtake the other and advance
toward the cabin. When within about thirty
rods from the cabin, and after accommodating
| the vicinity, he motioned to Dill to come on,
and, the dogs at their heels, approached the
cabin. Brown discovered that somebody had
been there during their absence, which vindi-
catad his suspicious, and in his opinion, ac-
counted for the strange conduct of the dogs,
on the former as well az on the present occa-
sion. The ground around the nut was exam
ined for footsteps but none could be discovered.
Dill then went to examine their boat, which
they had run into the mouth of a creek a
short distance below, and secured there-it was
safe and had not been disturbed.
! r In the evening measures were taken for de-
| fence. should an attack be made in the course
| Of the nieht-but the hunters were not moles-
ted. At the dawn of day they seized their RI
fcs and repaired to the knoll in the rear of the
cabin. and there concealed themselves, intend
| ing to ramain there during the day. unless cir
cumstances should arise making it necessary
for them TO alter their resolution. They lay
| quiet until the afternoon and began to think
they had been unnecessarily alarmed. when
| they espied female, with no other clothing
than a calico skirt, reaching from her middle
to a little Iclow the knees. approaching the
cabin with cautious steps. a single glance suf-
| feed to convince them that whoever or what
ever she might be- she was not an Indian squaw;
and as soon as she entered the cabin, Brown
approached it alone and unarmed, as to not
alarm her nor frighten her away. He walked
leisurely forward. with his hands crossed on his
back-and when the female saw him she threw
uplboth arms and uttered avid scream, but
did not attempt to run. Brown addressed her
kindly. and she awaited his approach without
saving word until he was within q few yards of
her, when she toll him in few words that she
had been a captive among the Indians, from
whom she had just escaped. and with tears in
her eyes asked his aid and protection.
Dill then left his place of concealmcnt, and
took both rifles on his shoulders, and went t.
the cabin. I he three then sat down on log
together, and the female related her story.
which was listened to with great interest by
both the hunters.
She was the daughter of wealthy planter in
Virginia and had been taken captive the pre-
ceiing fall, and carried, first to Chillcothe and
afterward to Sandusky, where she was adopted
into the family of an Indian, who generally
treated her kindly. Several weeks prior to
her escape, this family had come to the Ohio
River in search of !gameind plunder, and had
cncamped several miles above. where the men
constructed light canoe, and crossed to the
Kentucky side, leaving tke women alone at the
camp.
Aftrr their return in the evening. she gath
cred from their conversation that there were
white men not far off They crosse d the river
a second tme and on coming into the camp
the next evening, held council about some
matter apparently of great Importance to them.
The raXt the man 81 carly in tho
direction Of aChillcothe, charging the women
to remain about the camp until their return,
and it was her opinion they had gone for rein
forccments to attack the white men whom they
discovered. During their absence she resolved
to attempt an escape. end managed to separate
herself from her companions. and jumped into
the canoe the men had constructed. and rowing
for life. soon reached the Kentucky shore. After
wandering about forthree days, she discovered
the hunters hut, and then withdrew, resolving
to watch for it's owners, and if they were
friends, as she doub&ed not they would prove
to be, to cast herself vi on their kind protcc-
ton. Her name she gave as Sallie Green, the
only daughter of Richard Green, of Virginia.
The Hunters had pretty good supply of
wearing apparel left from which sSaiie was di-
rcctcd to select sueh articles as were most suit
able and make them into dress for herself
which she promptly did, and the next diy had
herself decently clad. Being barefoot, Dill
presented her with'a pair of shoes and socks,
which, though much too big for her feet, be-
came Of great service to her afterward.
What was now to be doue? 1t was quite
manifest that the party's situation was unsafe
he Indians had discovered them, and would,
undoubtedly. attack them before many days
The warm sun had opened the seams of their
boat. and it was leaky and unfit for use. The
river WIS at low ebb, and it was not likely
that any bouts would soon descend the river on
which they might secure a passage to some of
the settlements below. After full deliberation.
it was resolved to attempt escape from their per-
ilous situation by land. and endeavor to reach
the border settlements of Virginia. They
would be obliged to leave their few Implements
and stock of skins behind-sut what were
these compared to their own lives, which would
be jeopardizcd by remaining much iunt.er
A little of their stock of meat still remained,
and they had "a sufficient supply OF jerked ven
iSnn tn i.se-el,eu through their journey, and /;
pocket compass to directthem in their course
The remainder Of the day was spent in arrang-
ing their packs. and the following morning
they were to take up their line of march for
Virginia. through an unbroken Wilderness
Who can tell what to morrow NAV bring
forth While those preparations were going
on at the cabin, the old Indian and his sons,
with two others whom they had met in the
path of Chillicothe, returned to camp, and ON
learning the escape of the pale-faced squaw,' |
immediately went to work and constructed
small raft, on. which they crossed the river in
the night and proceeded toward the cabin
just as it become clear enough to discern OBJ !
jects, the hunters dogs became very restless
and setfup low growl. Sallie expressed her
belief of the Indians lurking about Brown
and Dill seized their rifles, and placed them
selves Immediately outside the entrance to the
CABIN, ready Tor emergencies. Presently two
Indians were seen approaching with stealthy
steIs hey were suffered to come within rifle
shot, and both the hunters fired and both In
dams iell. Three Others, who had stood con-
:ealed behind some large trees, now rushed
forward oyerthe dead bodies of their comrades.
md before the hunters had tilne to reload, they
we're within few rods of the cabin. hrand;sb
ng their tomahawks and yelling, as they are
Won't to do when making an attack. Brown
md Dill prepared to meet them, the former