Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-04-02
From the ST. Louis Republican,
"A Romance of the Border.
STRANGE STORY OF TWO INDIAN CAP.
TIyEs-LovE AND MARRIAGE IN THI
WILDERNESS

IlNEs-LoVE AND MARRIAGE IN THI
WILDERNESS.
Many interesting stories have beer
woven out of the incidents of frontier
life, particularly in connection with the
Indians wars, but not unfrequently a
case is developed which goes to show that
even in this depai tment the romance Of
the real transcends the ideal, and we
think the little history we have got to
tell, and which is substantially true, is
an instance of this character.
On Wednesday last, rather strange
looking party might have been seen per-
ambulating the streets of our city. A
certain popularity in tiscir dress ana
gait would at first have conveyed the
idea that they were Indians, but when
their faces and persons were attentively
examined, one was convinced that, al
though evidently fresh from an uncivil-
lied life, they belonged to the Saxon
race. The man had long hair flowing.
down his back in tangle of ringlets,
but nevertheless singularly fine and CLOS
sy. He had an unkempt beard, almost
concealing rather handsome face, and
looked about thirty years of age. The
woman was, perhaps, little older and
appeared full of vigorous health, and
roguish but rather prepossessing counte-
nance. The boy was about six years of
age, with black, sparkling eyes, and evi-
IDENTIFY possessed of nosmall intelligence.
The party visited the office of the Chief
of Police, and during their stay the fol-
lowing particulars concerning their his
tory were given, and in manner SO sim
pie thas no doubt of their truth could be
entertained.
The mans name is Kimball, and his
companions were his wife and child. In
164o he was captured by the Indians,
when on his way to California, and car
ried into the interior. He was not treat
ed cruelty, but his escape was carefully
prevented, and years elapsed and he re-
manned still captive. Gradually he
became accustomed to Indian life and
half reconciled to its wild freedom and
savage accompaniment. After eight
or ten years had passed, he met among
the Indians of another tribe young
American woman, who, although not
only resident, but thoroughly domesti-
Gated among the savages, retained the
marks of her parentage. We need not
describe the incidents Of their intimacy.
Love vows were quickly consummated |
under such circumstances, and in due
time Kimball became the husband of the |
lndian-American girl, and they continu-
ed to live among the Indians, enjoying
a fair share of happiness. Kimball |
learned that his wife had been captured |
on the frontier when child, but was SO
young at the time that she retained no
of her parents or friends
or of the circumstances under which she
was carried off.
In the course of time the husband,
who had learned the Indian language,
taught his wife to speak English, and an
imaginative mind may picture them sit
ting over the camp fire and talking of
the strange destiny which has shaped
their lives. 1t is not surprising that
they ultimately framed the design of re-
gaining civilization. The birth of their
child made the father more anxious to
carry this into effect, and he has at last
succeeded, his wife accompany him. On
the frontier, they were without
money, and were considerably delayed,
but finally managed to reach this city.
The mans intention was to reach, if pos
sible, Springfield, ILL.,, where, he says he
had some relatives, and then, if
he could obtain some means, to 90 on to
New York, where he has brother liv-
ing. Their visit to the Chiefs Office was
in search of transportation to Springfield,
and they were referred to the Mayors Of
fice. Kimball is fully versed in Indian
and exhibits also, we regret to
say, truly savage proclivity for fire.
water" otherwise whiskey. He can give
a war-whoop, dance Indian dances, and,
in addition, performs sundry athletic
feats which are quite remarkable. We
must not forget to add that he and his
wife exhibit the liveliest affection for
each other, and appear contented and
happy. The boy is exceedingly bright,
md speaks English well, and Indian
better.
A HINDoo CAVALIER SILENcED.-As
MIR. Thomas was one day addressing
crowd of Hindoos on the banks of the
Ganges, he was accosted by a Brahmin
VS. follows:
"Sir, don't you say that the devil
empts men to sin ?" EYES," answered
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