The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1882-07-21

Except L0lS enc, ana ID6 one lal0 low ID
Shaw, there was no evidence of any othe
execution, but some human bones foun
among the ashes of one of the houses. wher
they, 1t was supposed burnt those that wer
killed. There were not more than Ia or
rifles in the fort and a company havin
marched from the town some time before, il
Lochry's i'll fated campaign, many of thi
most efficient men were absent not more
than 20 or 25 remaining A maiden. Jenne
Shaw. was killed in the fort child havini
run opposite tire gate, in which there wer,
some apertures through which bullet from
the Indians occasionally whistled, she follow
ed It, and as she stopped to pick it up, bul
let entered her bosom--she thus fell a victim
to her kindness of heart. The savages will
their wild yells and hideous gPsticulations
exuIted as the flames spread. and looked like
demoniacs rejoicing over the lost hopes Of
mortals.
Soon after the arrival of the marauders, 9
large party of them was observed to break
of, by what seemed concerted signals, and
march towards MilIer's station. At that
place there had been wedding the day he
fore. Love is delicate plant, but will take
root in the midst of the perils of gentle bo-
SONS.
A young couple. fugitives from the from
tier. fell in love and were married. Among
those who visited the bridal festivity, were
Mrs. Il, and her two beautiful dauqh-
ters from the town. John BrownIee, who
then owned what is now the fine farm OF
Frederick j. Cope, and his family were also
there. This individual was we'll known IN
frontier forage and scouting parties. His
courage, activity and generosity, and manly
form, won for him among his associates, as
they win everywhere confidence and attach
ment. Many Indians were acquainted with
his character, some of them probably had
seen his person. There were in addition to
his mansion a number of cabins. rudely con-
structed, in which those families who had
been driven from their homes resided. The
station was generally called MiIler's town.
The bridal party there enjoying themselves
in the principal mansion, were without the
shadow of approaching danger. Some men
were moving in the meadow-peopIe in the
cabins were variously occupied-when sud
denly the war whoop. like a clap of thunder
from cIoudless sky, broke upon their as
tonished ears. The people in the cabins
and those in the meadow, mostly made their
escape. One incident always excites emo
ton in my bosom when heard it related
Many who fed took an east course over the
long steep hills which ascend toward Peter
Georges farm. One man was carrying his
child, and assisting his mother in the flight
When they got toward the top of the hilI
ed, that the savages were gaining space upon
them. The son and father put down and
abandoned his child that he might effectual-
ly assist his mother. Let those disposed to
keep silence until the same strug
qleof nature takes place in their own bosOms
Perhaps he thought the savages would be
more apt to spare the innocence of infancy
than the weakness of age. But most likely
it was the instinct of feeling, and even a
brave man had hardly time to think under
such circumstances. At all events, Provi-
dence seemed to smile on the act, for at the
dawn of the next morning, when the father
TO the cabin, he founo his little in
nocent curled up on his bed, sound asleep
the only human thing left amidst the desola-
ton. Let fathers appreciate his feelings :
whether the Indians had found the child
and took compassion on it, and carried it
back, or whether the little creature had been
unobserved, ana when it became tired Of its
solitude, had wandered home through brush
and over briarS, will never be known. The
latter suppOsition would seem most probable
from being found in its own cabin and on
its own bed. At the principal mansion, the
" nifo b,,k e.
and children, mingled with the veil of the
savage that all were for moment irresolute
and that moment sealed their fate. One
young man of powerful frame grasped a
child near him, which happened to be
BrOwnee's, and effected his escape. He
was pursued by three or four savages But
his strength enabled him to gain slightly
upon the followers, when re came to a rye
field, and taking advantage of a thick copse,
which by sudken turn interviewed between
him and them, he got on the fence and leap
ed far into the rye, where he lay down with
the child. He heard the quick tread Of the
savaRes as they passed. and their slower
steps as they returned, muttering their gut.
tural disappointment. That man lived to an
honored old age, but is now no more
Brownlee made his way to the door. having
seized rife; he saw, however, that it was
a desperate game, but made a rush at some
Indians who were entering the gate The
shrill, clear voice of his wife exclaiminp
"Jack, will you leave me ?'' and he sal
down beside her at the door, yielding him.
self a willing victim. The party were made
prisoners, including the bridegroom and
bride, and several of the family of Miller
At this point Of time, Capt J. was seen
coming up the lane iu full gallop. The In
dians were certain of their prey, and the
prisoHers were dismayed at his rashness.-
Fortunately he noticed the peril in which he
was placed in time to save himself. Eagerly
bent upon giving warning to the people. his
mind was so ingrossed with that idea, thai
he did not see the enemy until he was with
in full gun shot. Wnen he die see them and
turned to fly, several bullets whistIed b,
him, one of which cut his bride rein, but he
escaped. When those of the marauders WIN
bad pursued the fugitives returned. anc
when they had safely secured their prisoner.
and loaded them with plumber, they com
menced their retreat.
Heavy were the hearts of the women anf
maidens as they were led into captivity
Who can tell the bitterness of their sorrows
They looked, as they thought, for the las
time upon the dear fields of the country. anC
of civilized life. They thought OF their faith
erS, their husbands, their brothers. and a.
their eyes streamed with tears, the cruelt,
aud uncertainty which hung over their fat,
as prisoners of savages overwhelmed Then
IN despair. They had proceeded about hal
mile, and four or five Indians near tn,