The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13

ty. Every EFFORT to capture the leader of
the rebellion failed. At length, Governor
Berkeley, at the mead OF "A body OF mount
ed men. after an active campaign, pur-
sued Opecancanugh TO the upper country,
overlook and captured him with REM
1ant OF his warriors. lie was carried
captive 20 jamestown. The sturdy old
chief had reached the age Of nearly one
hundred years. But the fire of life still
burned Hereby in his Unconquerable
breast. Although bent with age and
physical suffering. his dauntless spirit
would not yield 10 misfortune. TO the
last he maintained his personal dignity
ana when his noble captor allowed him
10 be made a gazng-stock by the pOpu-
lace, he and not hesitate TO remind the
Governor that II SIR William berkeley had
become his prisoner, he should never have
been treated with such ignominy. Al
though as a. state prisoner he was pro-
tcctcd by a guard, short time after hls
capture he was dssasslndted by an IN
fuYiated soldier. 10 the discredit OF the
Governor, be 1t said the coWardly murder
CT was never brought 10 justice. In rs
last encounter with the whites Opecan-
canush, although nearly blind. and de-
crepit always accompanied his band
when ON the Waipath. lie caused him
self 20 be borne on a litter al the head
OF his column, giving encouragement and
counsel to his men TO the last
We nave given this nasty sketch Of the
great Plmunkey chief 10 snow TO what i'm o.
pOrtauCe that famous tribe had grown az
the flli OF their leader. Opecancanugh
having been succeeded by a weak and IN
efficient Iuicr. the nation soon lost its
prestige Indeed, the recent successes OF
the whites had so broken the power OF
the sayages that from about this period
comparative quiet prevailed, down 10 the
tinre when Bacon found II necessary 10
take up arms in defence OF the people.
The next ruler of consequence who con-
trolled the affairs OF the Pdmunktys was
the famous Queen Anne, noted Tor hef
power over the tribes, the extreme length
OF her reign, and the great confidence Ie-
posed in her by the whites. Nhether she
was a Ilneal descendant OF Opecancanush
or not does not appear IL j. more
probable that she was elected 20 power by
her own people, on account OF her strohg
personal characteristics. ms was
common practice among the tribes COM
posing the Powhatan confederacy or en-
pirc. Like all other American saVdges.
thcy regarded courage, pati"nc" ana per
sonal dignity essential attributes OF thclr
soyereigns, ami thorc was no Sole law
among them forbiddlne the accession OF
females 10 supreme power.
Queen Anne. OF the Pamunkeys. was not
the only Indian female rule known IN
Virginia history On his tour OF eApiOrd-
ton up the James river, Immediately 81
ter the settlement at jamestown. Cap
tain Newport was graciously received ~
the Queen Of the Appomattocks. Iroba-
bly upon the pretty mir as described.
where city Point now stands. lie graph
icalIy describes the dignity OF her de-
meanor as she approached tho spot,
which mad already been prepared Tor the
interview by her pursieuvant. so soon
as she reached the nut. with IT'S mats and
furs and hanginss, she TOOK seat by her
self and assumed q majesty riyaAins that
o. the great Powhatan himself. with
stern visage and manner. she forbade any
one 20 approach her sacred person, which
was clad In richly-dresscd deorskir. dec
ora ted with copper ornaments. Upon her
regal brow she wore crown OF copper !
although she owned herself vassal %
the Emperor fowhatan.
The Queen of the Pamlnkcys was not |
only a favorite with the whites Of Viz
linia. but had also gained the confidence |
and respect OF the Royal Government az |
home. Soon after the actual restoration |
OF Charles II. that King. for some good |
reason. ordered a special gift TO be made |
tc her. This was a silver crown. with |
appropriate devices, vali aOle relc I,
which is stu IN existence. having been
preserved through many generations down |
10 the present time. Although tire nomi- !
nal reign OF Charles was supposed 10 In
Guide The twelve years OF the Protector I
ate ne dill not actually occupy the throne 4
until after the year 1850. and 20 his death /
IN lSs5. The presentation OF this token /
of her royal precogation must, therefore, |
have been made rot Ions after his return |
10 England. This fact. therefore. goes |
far TO determine the date OF Anne's rule