The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-09-19

few voices exclaimed: "My God,
it is Jennie Moorew
We must speak il detail Of Jen-
ny. She was the daughter Of one
Of the settlers she was little wild
and romantic, but high,toned and
generous. Indeed, some Of her acts
Of Kindness, had won the regard of
Il number Of Lapan Indians, who
joined the pale faces in consequence,
becoming their fast friends. Sever
al Of them were now prcstcnt, and
they almost worshippcd the maiden,
Their admiration was equal to their
affection; for Jennie could ride the
widest colt, handle n rifle skilltulIy,
or drive n canoe equal to a Com
anchc. She was fearless as a war
rior yet tender and sympathetic as
II maiden could be.
Warlopa, aCommancho chief had
seen her, and becoming cnamored
with her beauty, had sworn to cap.
turc her and make her his wife. At
these threats the girl laughed, for
they did not trouble her in the least.
Not so with her parents; for they
felt an anxiety lest Warlopa should
attempt to carry out his threat
During the afternoon of this event
full day Jenny had left the lower
apartments Of the block,housc and
asccndcd to the roof. Hero she re-
manned gazing on the magnificent
prospectsproad out before her. Being
latigucd with labors she had accom-
plishcd during the forenoon in as.
sistlng the settlers to prepare for the
attack, she fell asleep. After time
she was aroused by shouts. She
sprang to her feet and listened, for
below she heard voices. Looking
down, she saw half q dozen dusky
tionds at work within tho stockade,
and then the flames lcapcd around
the building. She was within the
circle Of fire.
Quickly she descended the ladder,
and reaching the lower apartment,
she found herself confronted by Il
large savage, who saw her face in
the glare, and recognizing horj no cX-
claimed :
"Ah, good me take you to the
chict, and got much reward"
As the Indian attempted to seize
hcr she sprang up the ladder again.
The Indian quickly followed.
She reached the roof, and as the In
dian attempted to pass through the
roof she plunged dagger in his
heart, and he fell back with Il yell.
Her $ tuation was now Il danger
Gus one. The flames were Ieaping
around her, and the apartment below
was dense with smoke. Nothing
dauntcd, she once moro descended
the ladder, but upon reaching the
lower floor, she fell scnselcss from
sutlocatOn.
When Colonel John Pool dscov-
cred the situation Of jennie, he cx.
claimed:
"My God There is but littlo
hope, but must save her or perish
with her"
Wantoni, one of the Lapan In
dians, at this juncture dashed for
ward and held tho Colonel from
rushing into the burning mass, cX-
claiming rs he did so:
Wantoni's life is nothing, Col-
onel'8 everything lie must lead
his white brother against the cnomy.
If she can be saved, save-I 90"
Wantoni dashed forward. 1t was
with difficulty that the colonel was
restrained from following, but he
felt the usclcSsncss Of the effort on
his part, so he remained Il watcher.
The Indian dartcd into tho burn
ing mass, and was lost to view. lie
was severely burned, but he succeed.
ed in reaching the lowor apartment.
1t was quite light, and he saw the
form Of the maiden stretched on the
ground. lie caught her in his arms,
but he well knew that it would be
almost certain death to return the
way he came. But his plans were
formed in an instant. Into the ditch
he plunged, and crawlcd forward
with his precious burden, taking
care to keep her head above the wa
ter. Onward he struggled, and soon
passad the stockado, and reached
the river. lie was quite deep in the
water, but he quickly rose to the
surface, only to find himself in close
proximity to canoe containing a
Comanchc. lie was discovered,
and II tomahawk buried deep into
his brain; he sank back dead. Jen.
ME was lifted into the canoe, but she
was still unconscious. She was
quickly borne to the other side of
the river, and he handed her over to
Warlopa, who detailed two Of his
warriors to guard her.
When the watchers saw that Wan
toni did not return, they gave up
all as lost, believing that he had
pershcd in the flames together with |
Jennie.
But it was now time to prepare
for sclf-dcionse, for the river was
Al
ages We're advancing to give them
battle. One of the largest dwellings
were selected, and here the defend
ers took their stand. The fight |
soon began, and charge after charge
was made by the Comanchcs, but
without avail. Many Of their war
riors had fallen beneath the uner.
ring rifles of the avengers. This