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TUF SYCAMORE iioUGII;
tTpon an ancient 9ycahiore
A noble boiigll there grew.
And fostered myriad!) of leaved
That hid itself from view.
When winter came with angry breath;
Tlie boiigll was brown and bare;
Jtionc whbrc llie summer-hearted leaved
i hat since Were riitrtutod there:
Thus with valii rhaH. In summer daya
The world around him clinsrs:
-'alt guiles his heart, and o'er his fatilts
A leafy mantle flings:
It blinds liilil, till the bitter day
Of pain and death comes on
And leave's him then tb bear his woes;
Unaided and alonoi
fotso llie lowly inah who walks
The path that Jesus trod,
Who daily learris to die; whose " lifo
Is hid with Christ in God."
fie world can ne'er between' his soul
And God's love intervene;
joy or sorrow lite or death
His hdpd is over green:
Fiiurr Trees.
The new mctliodhf raising fruit trce3 by
lantlng the' sciori3 or grafts, is a great de-
iidoratum in tlie art of obtaining gdod fruit.
'It hns mnnv nhvnntnp.q nvnf frrnftinm lip-
, J a - tr b'
cause it is moro expbditous, and requires no
tock of trees. They may be rilarited
here they are reqbircd to stand, and the
abor for one day will be sufficient to plain
ut enough for a largo orchard after the scl
hs ire obtained. The method of prcpar-
ng the plant is as follows! Tike thii sci-
ns as for grafting, and at any time' after the
list of February; and until the buds begin to
;row considerably, and dip each end of
ho shoot in niched pitch, wax, or tallow,
nd bury it in the ground, tho buds upper
most, whilst the bddy lies in a horizontal
losition, and at the depth of two or three
nehes. We are infoimed that trdes obtain
ed in this way will bear in three or four
ears from the time of maiiting. Wo havd
so ddlibt bf the practicability of this metlii
M of raising fruit. A gentleman in this vi
inity the last season, planted about twenty
cidns of different kinds of pears, which ap
ear to flourish. The composition he used
as iriblted shdemakct's wax. CifWurtorj
1 o makd ah excellent durable water proof
rease fdr boolSj heat a pound of tallow
i?n a. two ouart iron kettle or skUIot. nut in
flounces of finely shaved India rubber and
ntlnue to heat it until it is thnrojhty dis
solved. A little bosowax added is an im
fovement. Old river slides may bo used
the India rubber. Boot3 thoroughly
Teased with this composition, will com
jletely protect tho feet from moisturo though
posed a .vhdle day to melting erie-wi
A gentleman of this city wont into rimer-
iant tailor's shop, and ordered a coat front
piece df cloth which ho colcetcd. The
ller told him that Win. C. Rives had a
gst from tho snme piece, " Thon'" ob-
rved the gentleman, you ought to make
y coat liko his. Finish it on both sides.
Globe.
vjie jjouarjor inv. jtrsi iiree insertions,
and Twenty-fiti'i cents . for chef jl subse
quent nsimoii. h-y-A liberal. tlispAitn
BliOOrasi3UB&, ObliUMBlA OOlJJrTY, PA, SAftDtitiAY MAKCSi 16, 183&
WAHTOURAII :
'dn, Tilt HAWK CHIEF'S DRlbfli
fay s.
T. IRVING, Jit.
Nicirr had thrown her veil of darkness
over the Pawnee town; Far in the cast the
red hiooh wa& just emerging from the hori
zon; to cntnmencc her calm journey through
the starry heavens. Here and there a
fShnt wolf dog wa3 stalking through tho
villiagc'i and occasionally a bavagc would
glide from one lodge to another with a steal
thy step,
Tile stir cf life which usually prevailed in
the towh was gone. The war song of the
warrior; with us wild and not unmusical ca
dence, wa3 hushed. All was stillness
dead stillnc3b, except when a sobbing wail
broke irtdtirnfully from the interior of sonic
lodge whoso inmates had suffered in the late
bereavement;
It wai3 at a lille hour df iiie night that the
Spell was broken. Warriors muffled in their
shaggy robes, were seen flitting in the gloom
towards their chief's lodge; In silence and
with Smothered Head they glided otiward
and entered.
The meeting was one of deep Import to
the nation. There was a sadness and stern
ness In it, far unlike tho triumphal gather
ing that hud been held but the day ptbvibus
in the same building. Since then what a
change ! Tho victims doomed to destruc
tion had escaped; had worsted them in con
flict; ahd many of those who had pronodn
ced their scrite'neo were riow stiffening hi the
eriibracc cif death;
The marks bf the fray were stamped Up
on all. Gome were gashed with wounds as
yet unbound. Others crouched in the flick
ering light of the fire, with their features
red with gore Others with their brow3
knit in their sullen furrows, and their useless
arms at their sides, sat brooding in silent
fury over tlic disastrous results of their on1
t'crprise;
At the tipper end of the lodge oat the bid
chief, and beside him an Indian, with his
hair hanging in lorig and dishevelled flakes
on his shoulders. The lower part of his bo
dy was clothed in a white robe, marked with
diffeient symbols His forehead was low,
deeply furrowed, and beneath his brow his
malignant eyes gleamed like sparks of fire.
His faco had fallen In, his frame was with
ered, and hid arms were sunken. Every
thing denoted decrepitude, excepting those
brilliant snake like otbs, which showdd that
though his physical powers were wrecked,
the fire of his intellect was yet unextinguish
ed. Thi3 was the chief Medeciri of the vil
lage; One of those whoso superior craft
or intelligence, enables them to bend thd
wild rabblo to their will, by their juggle
ry and pretended communication with tho
Deity
In the centr'o of the lodge Sat a single In
dian female, surrounded by warriors. Up
on her the angry looks of all were rivetted.
It waa Nahtouiah; she Wa3 bound with
leathern thongs. The haughtiness vhich
at times lighted Up her otherwise Soft and
feminine features, had disappeared, and she
now seemed in the lowest and moat heart
breaking despondency. Her hair was dis
hevelled, her features were wet with tears;
and not a trace of her bold carriage was
left. Once and but onco slid raised her
head and ran a wistful glance round the as
semblage. She encountered not a faco but
scowled upon her, ahd with a despairing
gesture she dropped her eyes to the ground.
Tho silence which for nearly an hour
had filled tho building, was now broken by
the Mcdecin, who slowly rose; The hush
grow intense; the stillness was so wrapped,
that it seemed that not a breath Was drawn,
though overy furrowed face was kindled
irtto excitement. Tho Medecin caat a keen
and half triumphant look upon tho girl; then
directed his nltentiou to the assembly.
4 The Pawnees,' 6aid he, aro getting in
council. But the placos of many aro emp
ty. Where are the warriors? Ask the
wolves and the lavens, that are tearing their
litoba, and the white man who laughs aa he
looks at their whito bones.'
The speaker paused to watch the effect
of his words; A low fierco murmur soun
ded the building. The Mcdecin saw that
the feelings of the warriors were with him
and seized the moment to confront lite vic
tim; ' Woman 1' said he sternly to Nahtou
rah, ' there lias been ii scrpsnt in tho Paw
nee village, and its bite has been full bf poi
son.'
Nahlourah raie'ed her eyes, and murmur
ed scarce audible. ' Mahtourah hears, but
she does understand.'
' Then let lifer listen. The pale fneed
escaped, who lbosed the chords that bound
thbm ? They had horses, where did they
find them V
Nahtourah was silent.
'Who has brought desolation upon the
Pawnee village? Who has swept away the
warriors df tho tribe I Who has brought
the cUrse of Wahcoiidri lipon us ?'
With an appearance of effect, ilic Indi
an maid calmed the emotion that agitated
her.
' Will the great jledbciri listen to Nah
tourah V said she) in a subdued tono.
' Tho cars of the Mcdecin are shut;' 3ai'd
the other coldly;
Just then the long arid distant hoVvi of
wolves was heard.
' Do you hear that cry V i)did tho Mede
cin sternly. ''Tis a wolf hastening to the
spot wlioro the Pawnee is lying; his hand
is still; his voice is hushed; he cannot drive
away thb wolf that tears Ills llmbsj he is
dead.'
The girl saw that her fato tva3 sealed.
Sho Knew that she had been the cause of
disaster to the tribe. She had no dbfonoo
to offer, Save her lovo fof Gharatackj and
hb by somt) strangu fatality, was atisent;
But tho utter prdslfatiori which at first had
paralysed her energies passed away, and her
eye kindled as she tauntingly replied.
Why is the Fawrtce dead ? The white
nlan hunted liim. The Pawnee fled. He
turned not dn his pursuer, for lib arm was
like a woman's; his heart was water; ho
was a coward.'
' He was killed, replied tho Mcdebin
sternly. ' A warrior dies; a coward es'
capes;
' A ueer mat runs is Killed by a stialt as
well as the fierce bear that fights,' was the
response of the now undaunted girl. There
were deer among tho Pawnees, they were
shot in the back.'
The Medecin for a moment was 3ilenccd
But a low and fierco hiss was distinctly au
dible from thd assembly. In the lodge were
the Oteo3 who had mediated between them
and thts whites, and the open taunt thus giv
bn in the presence of these members cf a
rival tribe, increased thd bitterness of their
fcnvcnomed feellngBj
In the midst of the pause, an aged war
rior rose. ' The maiden has betrayed her
tribe,' said he,' she has brought death among
the Pawnees; let her die r
A savage murmur of ascent ran through
the lodge, and was Succeeded by a dead still
ness. At that moment there was an agita
tion among the crowd neatest tho door. It
opened, and a warrior entered, and stalked
to the centre; A slight exclamation of joy
escaped the prisoner, fdr at a glanco she re
cognized the proud lineaments", and noble
form of the Hawk Chief:
Slowly and calmly hia eyo moved from
faco to faco until it rested upon that of the
Medecin. Their look met for an instant, but
that of tho Medecin drodped and shrank
from his pcircing gaze. From him it wan
dered to Nahtourah, and its expression soft
ened as it rested upon hor.
' Why is the Indian maiden a prisoner a-
mong her own people ?' said ho, to tho Me
decin. ' Sho is a Pawnee; whoreforo is she
bound liko an enemy ? A wild beast proys
not on its kind.'
The Medecin was awato that tho assem
blage was on his side, and his hardihood re
turned. Ho replied boldly :
' There is whito blood in the veins of
Nahtourah; she has turned from her nation,
arid became a pale face.'
The lip of the Hawk Ohcif curled; a5 ho
answered, 'The great Mcdcclh sings in
the car of SliaratackS his words fall to the
ground.'
Speech could Hot havo conveyed ilie
feeling of hate ahd cowardice more clearly
than the black scowl that swept oVer the
face of the Mcdccin.as Ho heard these words,
which in tho Indian language conveys a
direct accusation of falsehood. He how
over, answered iri those tones of modcra
tion, which ate often assumed as a veil for
fear.
'My brother is yourlg,' said Ii'e 'he
speaks fast; his words come only from his
mouth.'
The Hawk Chief answerd calmly, The
word3 of Sharatack are not songs. Lis
ten I the great Medecin would have Naii
tourah die. It is well. When Nahtou
rah dies, the knife of Sharatack shall be red
with tho blood of the Medecin. I havo
spoken.'
As ho finished, hb drew himself up and
stepped back as if to bake room for the In
dian to pas3 forward to his victim. The
Medeciri was irrosolule; ho cast a quick but
keen glance round tho building, to learn
from thb swarthy faces; whether he was
likely to be supported in his sacrifice. He
saw with instinctive quickness, that though
many of the older poition of the audience,
influenced perhaps by his sdcred character,
were disposed to favor him, yet that the bold
bearing of liawk chiefjhad producbd a rev
olution in the younger arid more fiery mem
bers of the council.
After pairing for a moment, he addres
sed the Hawk Chief;
' wy brdltlcr speaks words of fire. He
knointr tiur what he says; lie spcaUsTor one
wild has betrayed her tribe for one who
has brought death Into the lodge of the Paw
nee.
The face of tho Hawk Chief grew trou
bled. He folded his arms and bent his
eyes to tho ground. 'Let the Medecin
speak,' said lie, Sharatack will hear.'
With A look of malignant joy, tho Indi
an prieSt hastened to recount the release of
the whiles, by Nahtourah. Ho related how
Nahtourah had guided them in their escape,
and furnished them with hordes' Every
thing that cduld tend to criminate and ex
cite feelings against her; was dwelt oh by
the crafty priest
The countenance bf thb young chief wa3
unmoved throughout the whole recital.
When it was finished, Shafaiack made two
steps towards the girl.
Natourah 1' said ho in a tone; whose
.Softnes3, at that mbmcnt; so strongly con
trasted with tho sterm words fately addres
sed to her, that it sounded liko music to her
ears, The girl raised her head, and fixed
her eyes fondly dn his faco.
' Did Nahtourah cut the bonds of the
white man ?' asked he. Did she set the
pale face free?'
Nahtourah's hbad sunk heavily upo'ri her
breast, and she made no reply.
' Speak, Nahtourah,' said Sharatuck,
somewhat sternly, ' are the words' of Mede
cin true?'
Nahtourah sank at tho feet of her iriterro
gatcr, as she murmured, 'They are true.'
The Hawk Chief drew back, apparently
Unmoved; but one might have observed a
momentary trcmulousncss of features, that
instantly disappeared. lie stood in silence
with his gaze bent steadily on the prostrate
girl. Ho was aroused by the voice of the
Medecin.
Sharatack has heard the maiden, shall
she die ?'
' Sharatack was a prisoner,' replied the
Indian gloomily. ' Tho stake was waiting
for him Nahtourah risked her life to set
him frco.'
Who placed the snare that caught Sha
ratack ?' demanded Mcdewn. ' It was Nah
tourah. Who has robbed us of warriors
strong in fight, and voices wiso in council ?
Nahtourah. What says the Hawk of his
tribe? shall she not dip V
The framo bf tho young chief was for d
moment convulsed, but in ail instant his ex
pression changed to fixed calmness, as ho
replied, ' The Medecin is right; let her go!'
Nahtourah had raised her eyes to the face
of the speaker, Hut when she heard theso
words of condemnation she sank down, 33
if smitten by some sudden" ahd overpower
ing blow; She will die, Nahlourah will
die 1' mtirmnrcd she J 'Sharatack has sji'd
ken, sho will dife.'
Tho Mcdecin approached her". Has
Nahtourah heard the words of the council?'
demanded he;
' She has heard enough!' replied the girl.
1 She has heard the words of Sharatack;
and she will die!'
' 'Tis well,' replied the faedecin coldlyj
' the dead aro watting for her.'
The Hawk Chief had drawn back as Me
decin approached his victim. Tho form
and features of the young warrior were muf
fled, except the upper part of his face; bui
from above his robe, his eyes were bent up
on the Medecin like coata of fire.
The priest gatherbd tho long hair of tho
girl in one hand, then thrusting the other
beneath his robe, he drew forth a knife. i
With a sudden jirk he threw back tho head
df the girl so as tb leavo bare her bosom;
and raised the glittering blade. But at that
instant a yell, wild ahd uKearthly; rang
through the lodge. The Medecin lay groJ
Veiling om the ground, and Nahtourah was
raised high up on the breast of Shara
tack. Ho stood Iri the midst of tlie coutU
cil chamber; and glarfed upon the awed
crowd. In his hand lie held his toHiahawk
his form swelled, and eVery feature was a
Uvs with passion.
Nahtourah shall not dib,' said he iS
tones of smothered futy,
- -tct tho Medecin Beware! Nahlourah is
tho wife of Sharatack. Thfe Hawk has tai
Ions.1
Tim priest rose frorii the ground; drew
back from the neighborhood of the warrior
who had levelled him, forced his way thro
the crowd, arid fled the lodge;
A short silence followed the departure of
the priest, who was rather feared than loved
by the savages; and they were therefore
more disposed to admire onb, who disrc1
garded a power that overawed themselvesl
At length an old Indian rose.
Nahtourah released the' pale faced pris
oners. Sho merits death. 'Tis clear.
But Sharatack has claimed her for his wife;
'Tis well! He is a great warrior. Her
children will bo warriors of the tribe. Ard
my words good!' A murmur of assent rati
from mouth to mouth. Then one after a
nother of the warriors rose as if all bbsinesd
were concluded, and quitted the council
chamber, leaving Nahtourah and Sharatack.
The young chief cut tho bonds that bound
the girl, and holding her before him it arm3
length, gazed steadily ih her face.
'The old warrior spoke well,' said he;
'Sharalack has taken an enemy to the Paw
anecs for his wife; will she love him ?'
With a glad cry the girl sprang forward;
throw her arms around his neck, and press
ed her cheek to his breast.
POLITICAL WELLERISMSj
"The whole to concludo with ground
and lofty tumbling," as Charles B. Penrose
said when ho cleared the back window of.
the Senate.
" Out of sight out of mind," as Thad-
deus Stevens said in Wilson's cellar.
" One constitution one country one
destiny," a3 Ritner said when he thought
of the amendments, of Cumbeiland county;
and Salt River.
' First come; first served," as BurrowcS
said when hb received the illegal returns.
Wha' would be a traitor knave ?" ad
Burden said when John Strohm voted for
tho Hopkins' House;
' Faro thee well, arid if forever,'" as Rit
ner said to the Executive chair:
" Worry extraordinary coincidence," as1
Stevens said when he compared tho elec
tions of Ohio and Pennsylvania.
" All our luck," as Porter said when" lis'
heard of his election;
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