The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-03-11
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From the St. Louis Republican,
History of Two Indian Cnp-
.:"arLoyc aud Marriage in the
WiIderness'

Lave aud Marriage in th'
wilderness
uarv interesting stories have beer
.-an S ont of the Incidents of frontier
life particularly in connection with the
InSian wars, but net unfrequently 6
case is developed which goes to show
that even in this department the ro,
nance of the real transcends the ideal
and we think the little story we have
cot 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-
ambulatiDg the streets of our city. A
certain popularity in their dress and
gait, would have conveyed the idea that
they were Indians, but when their faces
and persons were attentively examined,
one was convinced that, although evil
IDENTIFY fresh from an unciviliZed life,
they belonged to the Saxon race. The
man bad long hair flowing down his
back in tangle of ringlets, but never
theless singularly fine and glossy. He
had an unkempt beard, almost conceal
ing q rather handsome face, and looked
about thirty years of age. The woman
was, perhaps a little older, and appear
ed full of vigorous health, and had a
roguish but rather prepOssessiDg coun-
tenance. The boy was about six years
of age, with black, sparkling eyes, and
evidently possessed of no small intelli-
gence. The party visited the office Of
the Chief of Police, and during their
stay the following particulars concern
ing their history were given, and in a
manner so simple that no doubt of their
truth could be entertained:
The mans name is Kimball, and his
companions were his wife and child.
In l548 he was captured by the Indians
when on his way to California: and car
ried into the interior. He was not
treated cruelty, but his escape was
carefully prevented, and years elapsed
and he remained still captive. Gradu-
ally he became accustomed to Indian
life and half reconoiled to its wild free
dom and savage accompaniments. Af-
ter eight or ten years had passed he
met among the Indians of another tribe
young American woman who, al
though not only resident but thoroughly
domesticated among the savages, re-
tained the marks of her parentage. We
need not describe the incidents of their
intimacy. Love VOWS are quickly con-
summated under sHch circumstances,
and in due time Kimball became the
husband of the Indian-AmericaD girl,
and they continued to live among the
Indians, enjoying fair share of happi-
ness. Kimball learned that his wife
had been captured on the frontier when
q child, but was so young at the time
that she retained no remembrance of
her parents or friends, OF of the circum-
stances 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
sitting over the camp fire and talking
over the strange destiny which has
shaped their lives. 1t is not surprising
that they ultimately framed the design
of regaining civilization. The birth of
their child made the father more anx-
ious to carly that into effect, and he has
at last succeeded, his wife accompany
ing him. On reaching the frontier they
were without money, and were consid-
erably delayed, but finally managed to
reach this city. The mans intention
was to reach, if possible, Springfield,
Illinois, where, he says, he for
merly had some relatives, and
then, if he cOuld obtain some
means, to go on to New York, where he
has brotherfiving. Their visit to the
Chiefs Office was in search of transpor-
tation to Springfield, and they were re-
ferred to the Mayors Office. Kimball IS
well versed in Indian manners, and ex-
hibits also, we regret to say, truly
savage proclivity for "fre. water" 9TH
erwise whisky. He can give the war
whoop dance, Indian dances, aad, in ad-
dition, 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 and
speaks English well, and Indian better