The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-05-31

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less by musket in the hands OF one OF the
braves, while vainly endeavoring TO save
Mary from their clutches.
He was no, much hurt, the blow having
only stunned him. Getting rifle he stood
ready to accompany US. But. before doing
ANYTHING toward the rescue Of the girl. we
had sad duty to perform. This was 70
bury the poor settler; and. by the help OF
spades, the grave was dug, into which we
carefully and gently lowered the poor gen.
ltleman The hole was soon filled, and
with sorro wful faces we turned to endeavor
10 ind the trail of the assasins and abduc-
tors.
| This was soon found, as they had taken
no pains to conceal their path. and with
scowling faces and clenched teeth We dash
ed on in pursuit.
The trail was broad, and there was go
difficulty in keeping it in view; until we
came to the bank of stream, where it was
lost.
Jules Langdon. for that was the name Of
the girls lover dashed across and commen-
ced to examine the border, while Dick and
| walked up and down. trying to discover
il the Indians had left the water on our side.
A glad cry broke from the lips Of Lang
don. and without waiting to hear what he
had discovered, we crossed over to him.
On arriving on the spot where he stood, he
was examining the ground, and without
speaking pointed to single tracks.
After examining them, we came to the
conclusion that the red skins had all walked
"Indian fashion," that is. stepping in the
tracks OF their leader, carrying the girl III
their arms.
Well, We trudged on for three days with
out coming up with them; but on the morn
ing of the fourth day, we found their paths
diverged. one party going north and the
other west. The question now arose, wh'ch
had carried the girl with them, and on look
ing at the "signs" we found that those who
were going west consisted of but four In
dians.
Soon all doubt was banshed, for on fol-
lowing the smaller party a short distance.
We saw piece Of muslin futtering on a
bush. which was recognized by Jules. as a
part of the dress worn by Mary; doubtless
Z had been torn of by catching in the bnsh.
Next morning we came upon the smoking
,mbers Of fire. which. by appearance had
been but recently left. Great caution was
low necessary. and with guns cooked, and
ingers on the triggers, we moved on. keep
ng sharp watch on every side OF US. 1t
vss . beautiful morning. The sun rose in .
Inwouted splendor. bathing the earth in
loods Of golden sunshine; . soft breese
ssak wRrmasipg through the green. luxuri. |
mt foliage of the trees; the birds hoped
bove our heads. singing hymns OF glad
less to the great Jehovah.
We had seated ourselves on a fallen tree (
nd were engaged in discussing the best
way to surprise our enemies, when ols-
covered q spiral column of smoke rising
lbove the trees, and without delay informed
ny companions of that fact. In moment
we were upon our feet, and were creeping
toward the spot from which the
smoke rose.
Gre amt far off! and it ain't white mans
smoke. either; it's Iuguns, that l will take
my oath Of" muttered Dick, as we were
edging toward tho fire.
However. there was nothing else to be
done. except to creep up and deliver our
FIRE before they were aware Of our approach.
Easier said than done. for Jules unfor'u-
nately stepped upon dry twig, the noise OF
which gave our foes knowledge of Cur ap-
proach, and before we could sink to the
ground four muskets blazed. sending the
bullets in such closs proximity to our ears,
Inot we cOulu near tncuu WHISKY. Ii ioOe'
one passed along my forehead. takinga lock
Of hair with it, and making a furrow. which
I bear TO this day.
Finding we were discovered we discharg
ID our rifles with little effect, as only one
Iell. To load again would be madness, so
throwing down our now useless guns. we
dashed among them. with our bowie knives
n our hands The sffray was bloody, but
IN our part successful; the Indians were, in
short time. killed and scalped.
The girl was found, sitting bound and
Jagged, against tree. She was soon re-
eased, and after a short rest we commenced
ur tramp back. About three weeks after
bis there was a wedding to which all the
eighbors within twenty miles were invited.
ogether with Pete and myself. They soon
emoved to the east, where. with all the
,ys they can be surrounded with, they
we'll in love aud happiness.