The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-02-18

speed possible. For a time fortune
seemed to smile upon his efforts, and
hope beat high within bis breast, but
escape from bondage Vas not to be pur.
chased without . greater sscra6ce. The
noise and tumult which arose from the
direction of,he Indian village, inf,rmed
him that hfs flight had already been
discovered, and the pursuit commenced.
This seemed to discourage him, but
nevertheless he continued his flight
pressing onward with rapidity, keeping
well within the shelter Of the woods,
and taking advantage Of all the numer-
Gus stream that watered the country TO-
conceal the vestiges of his trail. AT
present the result depended upon the
feetness ofthe pnrsuers and the pursued
and old Joe with his frontier experience
| his frame hardened by the tolls which
often beset his path, and Injured to the
hardshlps of the backwoods,nan, was
no idle game for the b'oodhounds who
were on his track. Before him and di
viding the woods where he then was
from those beyond, was situated level
prairie OF about one mile in width, and
this old Joe was compelled to cross
he dreaded the result of his flight across
this open land, but to hesitate would be
madness, and he boldly started forward
at an inc, ,easel pace. Scarcely had he.
gone one half the distance, when H.,
discovered the form Of Panther, mount
ed upon his horse, and flying toward
the distant woodland, SO AS to surround
him and prevent him from securing tn,
cover Of the woods.
No1 the struggle became Intense, but
the advantage was with Joe as Panther
had to travel over - nr tin the die
taDce to crcumven. him. Panther ha.;
no: forgotten his rifle, and old Joe knew
well the tame Of the Indian warrior
whose unerring aim was theme Of uni
versa! comment throughout the settle
menss. lie knew also that once With
the range Of tina, deadly weapon, hi,
lite was valueless, anl hence he watched
: with intense anxiety, the gradual bu
sure approach Of his savage pursucr
From the combined efforts Of his re
vensfnl spirit, and the excitement q
the pursuit, the eyes of Panther glowec
like living Goals Of FIRE. To him tn,
recapture Of old Joe would be an exploi
which would be heralded with rejoicing
by his people. They would gAthe,
around him, the chiefs would thank
him, and the people would shout hi.
name. If they would ask for old Joe
he would point to the dripping scall
upon his belt, and then the heaven.
would be rent with their shouts again
He urged OH his flying steed to renewed
efforts, ur til he had arrived within rang,
Of his flying enemy, and raising his riff.
to his shoulder he drew the trigger
but the hard clink Of the hammer upo,
: the nipple told it was uncapped. In
furiated, he threw 1t trDm him, and
drawing his tomahawk, with a yell
continued the pursuit, but blinded wild
passion he did not percc,,e sudder
! rise in the prairie, and his horse coming
in contact Herewith stumbled, ani
threw his rider witt fearful force ovel
his head. His neck was di.located b,
the fall, causing immediate death and +;
mangled mass Of human clay only "
NAMED Of the once srave and haught,
! warrior.
Old Joe soon reached the cover 8
the woods, and after many days o
weary journeying he at length reache,
tie settlements in safety, greatly over
come by fatigue. and much to the sur
: prise and qualification Of the settler
who had thought he had suffered tn
fate that had been metel out 10 tn
| unhappy inhabitants Of the villag
, o..
Ogeechee, after old Joe had fled. de
| tcrmined not survive MS treacherv !.
his people, plunged his knife inin III;
(, manly bosom, and the heart II O-eu
| chee socn ceased t. beat forever. I,
his posi,io' he was discovered by tn,
warriors. who attributed his dea,l. /,
cunning IT cid J i, aid he y as buileG
} with all the aa.l esrcumstance,
attending ,s lanarai uges i. al .udlar
brave. Ills memory /. saeredl, rayerg.
By The white settlers, shgm eIa \,
related the history Of i eAn(u,ty, tol
they truly knew how tsthomi ess are thS
depths ot an Iadans revenge ana Al,
tndiaa'e grati,ud,.