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(Fkom the _ Leisure Hour.) POCOAHONTABI A non! or fl: nan mount httuusrs ro soars anstcs, rocsnsn on nor. cunr-rssuz.

Weary with the day's labour, the Gover- nor was sittin under the large plantain be- fore his dwe ing, and the occurrences of the last week—thosc frightful and stormy mo.-nenta, presenting such a contrast to their late tnonotonous life—-were passing in strange confusion before his mind. All was still in the town, nothing was heard in the distance but the uniform trend of the night watch, and their well-known call. A thick cloud veiled the horizon and prevented the light of the rising moott frotn falling on the earth ; one of those peculiar twilights which powerfully effect the feelings prevailed over the quiet landscape, and Smith's s irits sunk, so utterly alone did he feel in tliis distant world. His thoughts now winged their flight across the truckless sea to Albion’s shores, whence he knew that a loving and akindred soul was breathin likc feelings towards him ; but little did Smith think that one faithful heart was so near. Against the stem of the plantain the noble Pocctt- hontas had for some time been leaning in all the agony of an orphan’s grief. She had come to seek the grave of her father, to sin the death-song there, and to bring, aeco ing to the custom of her nation, the ofl'ering of a child’s love. But, as she stood, another feeling agitated her aching heart, for was it not Smith who had treachorously murdered her father in the strife E This, at least, was uklta’s representation. How could she then reverence him, laden as she believed him to be with this great crime it

For a long time she stood behind him, and fearful was the inward struggle. She longed to ask him wltere ltcr father lay, yet she was averse to open her lips to that parent's destroyer. A deep sigh which es- caped her amused Smith from his reverie,- nnd when he first perceived the dark form ofan Indian so’ncnr him, he was inclined to think that another attack was medittttcd upon his life. It was but for a moment. Re is own ttud his companion’:-t deliverer, e warmly expressed the full feeling of his grateful heart; but Pocon- hontas beard llllll without interest.

“Where is my father's rave?" said she ; “ my father whom thou ust slain !”

— Smith understood her feelings and her repulsive air. “ Come with me,” said Ito, "and I will show thee."

With many tears, the Indian maiden fol- lowed her guide. They passed through the silent streets of the town, but at length came to a log-house before which a guard was -stationed. The door was silently opened. Before the fire was seated, alter the manner of the Indians, the aged chief; he did not at first look up, but when Pocon- hontae, with a loud exclamation of joy,

ed towards him,for the first time a ray of leasure beamed upon his hard countenance.

e pressed his child to'him, but in a few moments the old gricfreturned ; for he be- lieved lterto be also a prisoner-—that the same fate awaited them both. He was turning fiercly towards Smith, when the girl took hold of his band, and, as a gentle stream, soft words fell from her lips. She related Jultka’s treacherous story, and spoke to him of his freedom from captivity as being certain. “ In it not so .”’ she said to_ Smith. "Thou wilt surely not murder my father ? ” ‘

The en tain replied by, taking Powhat- tan's' hon . “ I will give thee thy freedom willingly,” said he; “only let there be peace between me and thee, between tribe and mine. We will all live as friends and will never disturb your repose, only secure to as ours. Thou art free, Powhat- tan, if thou wilt fulfil these conditions." The ssv e chief wan softened by this s _ It. his hand, and tenderly rowi hisle arm around his neck, be pressed is nose against that of Smith—a si n of the highest friendspih. They now leg the house. At the governor’s command the prisoners were not line, and joy shone on Peecahontnsfs countenance. She fell down deliverer and embraced his 1, _w _st , of ratitude flowed

owa,,hu-~olsee_k%:.;"but 8: Edward raised her, and. tiling hes land, said, "It but a small return, for all thou hast reti- deredtous,-teepttbylh . A

Soon all _ s Po pttnn and his daughter lefl flames-town ; but it was evi- dent that the latter did so with reluctance,

that the nfection with which she had hitherto regarded the white men and their leader was dee ned by the generous con- dlot which Sir Edward had evinced.

The utmost joy as well as astonishment EPOVIIIOC ill the Milan encampment. The

ngliah governor's mode of action towards them, in setting an enemy free on whom he

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undoubted. All his plans were frustrated, and great as was the esteem in which he had been previously held, he saw that by his late act he had lost his reputation, and that the brand of the liar was upon him. In anger and despair he quilted the tribe, and fled to thoVrivur’s source amongst the gloomy forests ofthe mountains.

The heart ot Poccnhonta heat more freely at his do nrture, for she was in constant fear of violence whilst the savage Jukka remained. The olive branch of peace was green and flourislting. The prosperity of the colony increased. The beaver hunt was a great accession to the settlers’ riches’ and their stores were full of American pro- ductions. The carried on a traffic with the Oneida In ions at the Niagara Falls, and each time returned with great profit. Poccahontas paid repeated visits to the new colony. The almost romantic friend- ship which, contrary to the instincts of savage life, she had formed for the English still continued, and was warmly reciproca- ted by the settlers. Even had motives of

olicy not dictated such a course, it would liavc been difficult to have witnessed un- moved the display, on the port of the In- dfitn maiden, of a generosity and an eleva- tion of scntinient which would have sat gracefully upon those who had been nur- tured in the ltnunts of civili'/.ation.

A considerable time had elapsed since Sir Edward Smith had heard from home, and his sympathies as a husband and a fa- tltcr began to be powerfully stirred. He felt dissatisfied with his position ; and nei- ther thc (lesire to fulfil his duty, nor the flourishing condition of. the colony, could convince him that it was right for him to continue much longer at his.post. Many a time he regretted the moment when he had been pet-sutttlctl to leave leis country and to conduct this hazardous enterprise, and still more frequently did his wish him- self back with his dearest ones, his wife and his little children. In for the present it scented tteccssary fut" ltim to remain at James-town. He felt that he could not, he dared not leave it ; but it required (I. strong rcsulution. when just beftnu the approach of winter a vessel sailed for Plylttotttlt, to overcome his longiugs for home.

In the mean. titnc Jukkn, who had been long absent from the tribe, found that dis- tance had not lcsscncd his envy or hatred. As the hawk which hovers over its prey, first in it wide and then in a narrower circle till it seizes it in its cruel claws, so Jukka lurked about James-town. Like the hyena thirstittg for blood he lay in wait for his enemy, and only longed for the opportunity to pierce him to the heart. a’s was a rcvcngc that knew no change, was capable of tto abatement, was ever young and fresh. His highest hopes were built on the result ofthe autumn chase. The desired season came at last. The scttlt.-rs, who where anxious to procure as much store as possible for the winter, daily went out hunting. They often met the Indians in their course, who however never interfered with them in any way. One day, Sir Edward took his rifle, and accompanying some of the best sportsmen, prepared to chase the deer. They ltad unusual success,and every one was in high spirits, for they had already secured a considerable booty, when one ofthe hunt- crs saw it fine me. With eagerness the whole party rushed in pursuit ofit, when, just as they had reached a thicker part of ,tho forest, an arrow whirre over their ends, wounding Smith in the side, though ] happily the injury was not mortpl. ver- , come with the pain, however, he intcd in .5 Thornton’s arms; and scarcely -‘tho I hunting party become aware ofthc woutfd 3 of the lender, and beheld ltitn senseless and to all appcnrttncc dead, than unhnppily the utmost revenge and "thirst for blood was awakened in them, and ii , tigers they rushed on all sides ofthc tlti kotto discover the perpetrator of this horrid eed. ~or some time their search was in vain, no sign of the presence of any human being was visible, and after a long and fruitless search they returned to the wounded governor, and expressed their wonder to Thornton that no trace of the nturdct-or was to be discovered.

Thornton uttered an exclamation of im- patience and disappointment on their rdturn, and pointing in a certain direction, he saitl, " Know you so little of Indian craft, lads ? The arrow came from thence, and yonder I will stake my skill lies hidden the wrctch who aimed the treacltrrons dart.”

Again the men started nil‘ in the direction to which ' ornton pointed and aftera few ntotncnta the voices of ten of the seekers proclaimed their success-.

“They have secured him,”said Thorn- ton, joyfully.

Anothcr exclamation oftriumph, and then a sound ofa struggle in the thicket. “Sure- ly," said Thornton, the fellows have not him escape !"

More tiring ensued, nnd -tltc last report there was a shout offt joy.

" He has fallen,” said 1‘ n ; “ and he has liadhis reward." ,

The suspense wee short, and the hunters

appeared with the body of the savage. A

fhtal bullet had pierced the revengefhl Juk-

a.

“ Hang him on the nearest tree,” cried Thornton, ,, that the vultures may feed on his cor so."

They did as the old man commanded : and, the ghastly execution concluded, Smith was carried home, where his wottnd was soon healed.

Not long alter this event Poccahontas paid her usual visit to the settlement. It was plain to the governor nnd others that some terrible anxiety pressed on her mind. She was quiet and sorrowful, and more than once tears were perceived on her face. length the secret was divulged. With deep emotion, she told him that .lukka’s murder had been reported to the tribe, and that their secretly cherished hatred, would ere long break out into open warfare.

“ I have for long,” she said,” endea- vourcd to repress the flame of ill-will in my father’s heart against the English, but it is now no longer possible. As far as in me lies, ” she continued, “I will send you news of their movements. "

Poccaliontas shortly afterwards James-town, and Sir Edward and the colo- nists immediately began preparation for defence. mar occasion suspected that his daughter had secretly communicated the approaching attack to the English, from the state of preparation in which he had found them, was dcterminctl this time to be more wary in his proceedings, and Poccnltontns little imagined how near the storm was of which she had given tvnrning. Every preparati- on was made in sccrccy, and but a short time bcliire the invasion of the savages was their intention discovered. I’occahan- his had been true to her promise. Swill as a bird in the air did site flee through the forest, cross the river, and bring Smith the terrible tidings that the Oneida tribe had joined their own against the colony. The captain found just suflicient time to take the ‘necessary measures. Again were we- men and children hurried to the vessel. Pocahontas upon this occasion decided to remain with the settlers ; arc-solution which, considering the suspicion that her absence had probably awakened, Sir Edward did not consider it necessary strongly to corti- bat. TltoE the approach ofthalndian army, and Inns- tcring itt dark phalanx, they were crc long discovered in re id advance. The set- tlcrs had doubtless the advantage itt point of weapons and skill in war; but the In- dians, on their side, had that fearless con- tempt of death, that boundless revenge and savugc courage, which, with their su- perior-numbers, rendered the victoy on the side ofthe English a very improbable mat- ter. Like a rock amidst the ocean waves stood the little company of white men. Their first fire considerably thinned the Indian ranks, but us it was Intmpossible to withstand their stormy onset, Smith gave orders to retreat within the fortress, (their previous movements having taken place outside ofit,) that they might be better able to parry the attack. Whilst leading his men thither, however, he fell, wounded. The settlers flew in terror and confusion, pursued Ila the Indians with their fearful whoo . any a man sunk under the tem- ahaw -ere they reached the fort. Then for the first time they missed their brave leader, and the resolution was unanimous, at all hazards, again to so“)! forth and seek him to whom they owed’ so much. In their savage joy at victory, the Indians little thought of the return of the English alter their flight; it was with cries of terror, therefore, that they saw the little army rush forth out of the fortress ; anti, believing its number doubled, they fled in constermtioti. The sword ofthe settlers cut down the In- dians like grass, as they chased them for over the mountain. any prisoners were brought back at evening, but the governor- was still missing; not a trace of‘ him cuttld be discovered ; and a universal lamentntion was heard. Thornton could not rest. Ere day broke he called out the forces that re- mained, and urged on them their duty in seeking for their brave leader, and perhaps saving him from a horri eath.

Again they sallied forth to the camp of the ndians, whose defeat was total, and whose huts were burned to the ground, but Smith was not found ; and sadly and wen- rily they retraced their stops to James-town nfler a day and night of fruitless search, to bear the tidings that Smith had in all pro- bability fhllen into the hands of the Indians. Their apprehensions, however, were pre- mature. Their leader had not thus fallen. Poccahontas had marked the issue of the strife, and, watching the opportunity of her count:-ytnen'e retreat from the field of action. had managed to convey him aside from the scene oft a conflict so fatal to the settlers. After the first effects at‘ Sir Ed- ward's wound had so far passed away as to enable him .to recover consciousness, she had partl guided him, partly sustained him, anti they reached a listnesa some distance bow: Jninep-town; re,.,ln a natural dnvlty (pruned ‘n the rock, a place

At.

left ;

Powhattan, who had on the for- _

nglish scouts brought news of

of shelter was gained. Bitter were‘ Sir Edward’s feelings at being thus aspirated, at a moment of the deepest snxiet , from his countrymen ; but the er ofyretrsc- iug his steps in the direction of James-town (for he was i norant of the retreat of the

' Indians, whic had occurred subsequent to

his removal from the field of action.) ‘was obviously too great to be attempted with safety, even had his wounds permitted him

1 to do so. Poccahontns meanwhile was un- ' remitting in her generous services ; she had

sought the healing herbs of the country» for . his wounds ; gathered oooli .ti-uits for his feverish frame ;. and, with't Indian skill, had obliterated all marks which It t en- able any of the wandering nntivctr bc's to discover the wounde man’s retreat. In ignorance, however, like Sir Edward him- self, ofthe true state of the late conflict, she had not ventured to neck for news at . the settlement. . . The fall of Sir Edward, during the attack i on James-town, had not escaped the keen glance of Powhattan. After the flight, be t perceived that Smith was not a prisoner, and that Poccahontss also was missing. ; He immediately forsook all thoughts of ma- ; king is further assault on the settlers in order to seek the white chief and his child ; ; but, at the moment his resolution was taken,

! he was prevented from carrytn it out by an

assembly of the tribe in council, which was about to meet. When, alter a few days, however, an ambassador of peace came from the English, who believed Smith to be a prisoner in the Indian camp, and who de- sired to ransom hitn, a new and to his_ fero- cious heart a delightful hope dawned. Still might the white chief fall under the knife of sacrifice—the man who had shed the best blood of his tribe, that of the adopted Jukka, and had apparently carried off the child of his old age! I-‘rightful schemes of vengeance were revolved in his mind, and lig led up his dim and aged eyes, which were sharp and fierce us the eagle's in the blue height. He chose the most experienced spies of his tribe, who were urged to disco- ver, ifpossiblc, the hiding-place of thb fit- gitivcn. The ‘search was, however", for some time unveiling ; and Powhattan, in his rage, stamped on the ground, and 'abused the spice whom a " woman’s art could thus outwit.” All, at last, were weary of the search. One Indian, however, more acute than the rest, had fancied that the neighbourhood of a spring in the forest he had noticed the leaves slightly disturbed. Ilo resolved, therefore, to watch the narrowly. or had his Indian instinct fail- ed him. The spring was one to which Poc- cahontas had repaired to draw water fortbe invalid, whose wounds, under her humane attention, were fast bein healed. The cralty Indian lay in his hiding-place all day, still as a tiger who waits for his prey, and immovable as the serpent ere he darts on his victim. The following morning, when the sun gilded the top branches of the ever- green oak, Poccabontas, as had been truly anticipated, was seen by the Indian from his retreat ttngild to the well, and drawi the water, disappeared as the lightnin sh. The eye ofthe cunning Indian followed her steps. and watched her disappearance a- mongst the thick bushes. He cared not to discover more. He observed the strictest silence in order to secure his safe retreat, and fled back to the source of the Cedar- creek, where Powhattan and the tribe were assembled. ~