The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-06-23

/ nave .ne narQlnood TO speak OF"
Come in. come in!' exclaimed Boone,
Let us waste no more timer
Du Quesne now attended to the ar
rangement of his forces without further
delay. The present disposition of his
army was most favorable for the use OF
the two pieces of ordnance.
lie is dividing his red rascals into two
large parties In order to attack us at two
points at the same time" said Colonel
Harrod.
i think it would be well to open FIRE
upon them while they are 30 compact"
said Boone.
Otter-Lifter, who is doubtless CON.
cealeo IN the forest yonder, will attack
them the moment he hears our fire." OBJ.
served Allan.
Let me point one Of those guns, IL
you please; I belonged to an artillery
company once" said Aston.
he stands right at the head Of the
column there" whispered Joel Logston
IN his ear. Bring down the sight fair
and square upon him, as you would level
rife"
Mr.. Aston looked deliberately along
me gun, and Joel, obeying the motions
OF mis- hand, adjusted 1t to his salts
iact,on: Reynolds stood near, holding
placing brand. Aston stepped back
ana gave him significant look. The
next instant the block-house shook and
tremoied to the thunder Of the cannon.
ana the head Of the column sank down.
"hile yells of CONSERVATION arose from
many savage throats.
Inc pieces had been well aimed and
Old terrible execution. Before the enc
my mad time to recover from their first
panic both of the cannon had been dis
charged the second time, while the sound
OF musketry on the left told that Otter
Litter had commenced the attack,
70 the rescue of the maidensp' shout.
ca Allan Norwood, and, followed BY thir-
y gallant Kentuckians, he rushed from
the fort
Du Quesne had fallen at the first fire.
ana Girty was. trying to rally the In
oians. The quick eyes of Joel Logston
singled him out.
Here's for your cried Joel. and tho
crack OF his rife reverberated mn and
down the green banks Of Old Kentucky,
The Infamous renegade staggered and
fell, to rise no more till thu trumn ~
doom summons all men to Judgment
Inc tall figure Of Otter-Lifter with his
warriors was seen struggling for a brief
period In the midst of the flying savages,
ana men, Joined by the Kentuckians, the
enemy were routed In all directions.
The siege Of Boonesborouxh was end.
cd. and Otter-Lifter announced in a loud
voice that the maidens were rescued.
The body of Du Quesne was found
among the slain. The victory was com,
piete, and the Joy consequent upon the
successful termination, though subdued
py the remembrance Of their losses. was
deep and heartfelt. Rosalthe and IN.
other maidens Unexpectedly restored N |
the arms Of their anxious friends. Az.
pressed their thanks to their deliverer.
with grateful, eloquent looks and earfui
expressive eyes.
Aian Norwood grew rapidly in thu
good opinion Of Mr.. Aston. ana An In
tlmacy OF the most tender and interest.
ing nature soon became apparent he
tween him and the fair Rosalths
Harly In the following spring, lust an
the flowers were expanding, she con.
,ented to make him the happiest of men.
And thus, blest to the summit Of tb.,r
hopes, we leave them to glide calmly
and blisfully down the everrolline
stream of life.
tar-Light gave her heart finally to
)tter-Lifter, and kept thereafter his
odge fre bright Among Norwood's
'isitors none were more truly welcome
han the humane chieftain and his Star
light.
AS for young Reynolds, In It not writ
en- In the annals of old Kentucky that
le was so fortunate as to persnada
Fanny Harrod to become Mrs. Revn-
ldsf And upon the next page Is II
lot also written that Bland Ballard. the
cout, offered his hand and varying for
unes to 1nnis Mickey. 1t Is very GER
ain that something Of this kind should
ave been made matter Of authentic
ecord, II 1t was not; and possibly II was !:
ost, with other important missing
rchives OF the dark and bloody
round"
Joel Logston did not long defer his
appiness, but was welded to Eliza Raj. 1
ard. Mckee was never heard of after
he siege, and was probably among the
lain.
OF Daniel Boone we feel that 1t Is not
ecessary to add more. His name In 40
Ultimately associated with the history
that fourishing State, where he spent
great part Of his remarkable life. that
needs no eulogy from our pen to add
} its renown. He was the first ana
lost distinguished among the Pioneers ,
Kentucky.
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