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-A.2ST3D COLUMBUS BNQU11 STJIsriD^“y. R. CALHOUN, Editor and Proprietor. COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 11, 1874. Ilore In this loifcfy i'lnc« Quiet h» lio», Cold, with Hai nightlem Turned to tho ^kies ; Carry hit body horn King* must have Kings climb to nun Ovi So tins r •ye it dim— him. Throw tha earth Whnt was the whlto yon Thai “ ,0UIS JACON! A STOIIY OF THE ■reeks and seminoles, IN THE ARLY DAYS OF GEORGIA. y hand had clutch* <1 ...... ->re h« died— Message or wish, maybe— Smooth the folds oat and a*< Hardly the worst of us Hero could have smiled Only the trema' Words of a cli Prattle, that h* Just a few ruddy drops. Look. Elio Is sad to miss, Morning aud night, Uis—her dead father’s—kiss Tries to he brig t, Good to mamma, and sweet, That is all. "Marguerite.' Ah, If beside tho dead Slumbered the pain Ah, IT the heart that I Slept with the slain I If tho grief died—but Death will uot have It THE AUTHOR ' BUNOAN M BTTOBH. ritten for tli« Sunday Enquirer. [copy bight secured.] CHAPTER XVIII. AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND. The home on which Louis Macon not held by un Indian, and in another nute the animal would havo been urged ward, and the rider loft hanging from > tree ; but the execution wns stopped an unexpected event. Up tho river ne the sound of gnlloping horses, and rdick Wilson, olimbing to tho roof of a of the cabins, saw a largo body of mated men near at hand, and gallop* ? at an unusual gait. ‘Hold on down tbar ; untie that man ! ” shouted to his companions near the ring; and seeing that Lonis was taken m the horse and thrown on the ground, turned again to watch the nearing rty. A dozen or more bearded white , all armed to tho teeth and splen* dly mounted, soon made their appoar- Tbe man in the advance was tall id slender, and sat bis horse with that i6y grace that can only be acquired by to the saddle. He wns heavily carded, and his long black bnir hung in envy masses over his shoulders, ne slouohod hat, that hid tho upper art of his face, and, as if to make his LRguise complete, a pair of huge green oggles ooverod his eyes and shut out leir color and expression, as the heavy lack moustache hid the month. “Whose place is this?” asked tho nd- >noe rider, as he roined in his Dorse ba de Herdiok Wilson, who had now de fended from the roof. “It belongs to Henry Troup,” answered ierdick Wilson, as he peered into the lan’s face and tried to recall where he ad seen and whoro heard his voice be- >re. “Yob will meet no trouble in that re- ! spoct, and if I might bo ‘allowed to ad vise, I would recommend your going up to the falls of the Coweta, about sixteen miles above, though I think the Mnsoo- gees have their principal village in the most desirable location.” “I will think about that; but in the mean time we will rost hero and acoept sur*h food as you may have, for enr horsos are somewhat jaded, and, to tell the truth, wo have not been very fortunate in socuring food for oursolves with our rifles. ” Herdick Wilson, who assumed charge of the servants, soon had the horses feed ing and a meal prepared for Captain Ma son and his men. In the mean time Mason walked over to where Louis Macon was lying on tho ground, and, after looking at him for some secouds, he turned to Wilson, who ■stuck close to his side, and said : “If you are going to hang this naan, remember be should be treated as kindly as possible before his execution. This, I believe, is customary among oivilized people.” “Yon are right; but if 1 unbind him ho will escape.” “Escape! Why you have enough men here with rifles in their hands to keop watoh, one on every fingor. Unbind the man and give him food.” There was something in Captain Ma son's manner that Wilson could not resist; so he ordered Lonis to be nubound and gcarded. Mason, hearing this, stooped himself, and loosened the thongs, and while doing so he whispered, “Keep a brave heart, Lonis Macon ; I am a friend.” Louis was about to speak, iu his great surprise, when MaRon continued “Hush ; do not speak ; do not ask who I am or why I come." “Now,” said Mason, rising and turning to Wilson, “give this fellow’ food. He looks as if bo neodod it, and, as you are not on Indian, yoa cannot torture a pris oner.” “You are right, Captaiu,” said Wilson with ill-affected grace ; and he ordored one of the ready servants to bring Lonis food. Louis ate heartily, for he vras suffering fer food, aud as he ate he could not keep his eyes off the tall, dark-bearded stran ger. His voice was familiar, and yet Louis could not recall where he hod heard it. Of one thing he was certain: be had never beforo aeon Captain Mason, or nny person to whom he bore tho slighest re semblance. CHAPTER XIX. IN HIITOIL8. Herdick Wilson, though assuming a frieudly manner, had misgivings as to Captain Mason, and it wns evident his un easiness would continue so long as that individual remained. He consequently dilated on the beauty of the country up the river, and informed the Captain that if he were to start that afternoon ho would be glad to give him a guide. “I thank yon,” said the Captain, “and the moment we are sufficiently restod I shall avail myself of your kindness." So saying, the tall, bearded fellow spoke in A low tone to one of his oom- Shortly after this Ned and a body of j be nearing; aud they were not wrong iQ those too haughty to he incorporated into in one year, though attacked only 1 by ale heart Indians moved quietly away from Troup's | their surmises. The Indians, under Black that tribe fled into the everglades of land, on one side; arraiea and nations plantation, and took the route in the di- Ned, bad discovered the objoots of their Florida, and uniting with outlaws, roving equal. But tho South fought, with bar rection from which Miriam and her search, and Ned determined to carry out Cieeks, and runaway negroes, formed the old olothes, old acrap iron, aud irnpro- Wilson’s instructions—to capture Miriam, tribe known as the Seminoles. The Ye- vised iuanuAtoture, four years, invaded or drive herself and servants back into masses held posseasion of .the coast at the on all sides, by sea and land, outuutn- the depths of tho forest. j tirno General Oglethorpe settled Savsn- bored live to one. History affords no While Ned was thus filling his ardors, 1 nah, and he purchased that township from parallel. Therefore, Wilson was not idle. He saw the huh ! a largo and warlike chief named Yuma- "In friends must come. The words Ned uttered to Wilson abont killing Captain Mason and his friends, if they wore in the way, wore simply a cor roboration of Wilson’s thoughts, and the more he considered the matter, the more he became convinced it was the best l fearing l might too soon weary of her society aud the monotonous life of tho country, she insist i tha' I \v«" unite with her in persuading Carrie to ne- pany mo. She hopes, ul«o, that you clu sloping down tho West and still no indi cation of Captain Mason or liiR men wak course to pursue. He had never seen j iig up, much less continuing their nntioi- Mason before, and his manner and that J pated journoy up the river. As the day of his men was very different from that which distinguished the frontier outlaws of the time. He was evidently a gentle man, and with such Wilson had not one feeling in common, not one particle of sym pathy. 8o the more he thought it over, tho more convinced he became Mason and his friends would be in the way, and the more feasible and desirable became the proposition of Black Ned. Leaving Wilson at the plantation and Black Ned on the trail of Miriam, it is but proper that we should look at the po sition of our heroine, aud see how it lias fared with her since tho events recorded in a former number. It will be remembered Batty, tho faith- fnl servant of Louis Macon, the moment ho found his master was either dead or a prisoner, decidod to ascertain his mas ter’s situation for himself, and, if need bo, to share his fate. Batty was a thorough woodsman, and having been traiued by his young roaster, ho wus nearly his oqnal in the use of tho rifle, nnd when his feol- inga were enlisted he could display the most astonishing courage, as has been soen. Batty left, aud though Miriam would not rniso n fingor to bold him back, she felt he was filing on a mission that wob dosperato, at least hopeless, yet she did not care to have oue being that loved Lonis Macon to survive him, and reading her own fate in his misfortune, she nerved herself for the worst that Fortune or Fate might reserve for her. One thought possessed Miriam, and that was.to return to her father’s plantation, and if the old man were living, as she hoped, to share his trials, and if possible, nurse him back into health nnd strength. It was duty pleading ngaiuat desire ; for if Lonis Macon were dead, she hod wish to survive him. Early on the following morning, at her roquest, Phil, who had now assumed com mand of tho party, put the line in motion and directed his steps for the Chattohoo- ohoo, which lay almost to the south. Two of tho men, before starting, oou- wore on, ho debated tho matter over, and became oonvinoed that Ned was right, he determined to avail himself of the approaching darkneas to got rid of a body who might prove to be foes, and of whose friendship he did not stand in need. Having made up hia mind, he went to the spring whero Louis Maoon lay guard ed by a dozen Indians, and calliug an old warrior aside, ho said : ‘Oskols, you have ever been my friend I have ever tried to be,” replied tho Indian. ‘Are you ready to do me another fa vor ?” “If iu my power, yes." “It is in your power." “Then name it." Herdick Wilson, without more prolmii- narios, told Oskoln thul the white men were foes, who came to spy out tho best lands of tho Indian, and that they would braed evil if they were not killed that night. Then ha unfolded his plan, which was that Oskoln should withdraw some distance with u sufficient body of wur- riors, and at a sigual rush in and kill thn strange white man. “I will do it if yon agroe to give me their horses and arms,"said tho Indian. “I would give you those at nny rate. But remembor, Louis Macon dies with the other white men." “As yon say," answered Oskoln. A few minutes afterwards, ns tho sun was setting, the Chief and his followers qnietly withdrew to the woods to await the signal, and darkness, nnd death. [to re conttnuhd.] for tha Enquirer. 'Z’ZZm 0^3333 11Y MRS. S. M. CHANDLER. The Creeks woi« a warlike nation, dwelling in the Gulf Htates, between tbs Atlantic and the Mississippi. In the gen eric sense, tho term “Creek nation” in- i known then t end, But , than o ,rrnh for Dixie." ion« of us old rebs oen give more i shout for the past glories of oor craw. The sito oraw Bluff. The Seminoles, or Runaways, as theii name indicates, wore composed of out- , . , . , . . ... .. , , , 1 , arms before our hearts break with the laws nnd adventurers—red, white, nnd , . . , ... , _ , . , | sad memories that cluster round tho uuiue black—and, fighting with the desperation j ^ and ferooity of lawless men, cost the ( United Statos more time and money to j dislodge them thau any other tribe. Their chiefs were mostly Creeks, whom i the love of plunder and ambition drew thither, as they oonld obtain office much sonuer there than in their own tribe, where positions were already held by men greater than themselves. There was, however, great intimacy between the tribes, aud the chiefs of nacb nation sat in tho counoils of the other, and aided each other in their coutoeta with the whites. The swauips, sandy flats and marshy everglades of Florida formed an almost impassable barrier to tho ever ou- oroachiug wbito man, and yielded safe and secure homes, where the Indians could live on llie abundant fish, fowl and game of tho rivers and coasts, and, roving to the distant settlements, conld obtaiu plunder, negroes, and cattle; then, bid ding defiance to pursuit, could retreat to their hiding places. No wonder, there fore, that tho Seminole was as unwilling to leave Ins marshes ns the Creeks were their more beautiful and fertile lands. The battle of Okeechobee, which broke the power and spirit of the Hominulew, was fought under the commend of Col. Zachary Taylor. The Indians stood a charge of three hours, during which tho battle raged incessantly. They retreated, and rondo another stand aud fight, but had to fall back again and again before superior discipline and better guns. The Americans lost heavily, especially of offi cers. The Indians lost their camp, pro visions, aud cattle The Cherokee*, of oil the Creek na tions, showed greater adaptability to civilization than any other. Ah long ns the tribe remained iu North Georgia utul Tennessee it became largely mixed with the while race, the Cherokee maidens possessing uiuuy charms, which won them Auglo-Waxon husbands. Many of the (JherokooN owned slavi a.” Then furl liar flur tend.-i KandU it gvntly, hying la dutt. Win, taaro falling • Lot* It, uh lev* It, lv*r we muit I THE OLD HOMESTEAD. A STORY OP RURAL LIFE. structed a rude sort of litter, on which t eludes all those Indians coming from tho thoy insisted their young mistress should 1 same original stock : the Ohickasaws, take a seat; and tb ju, with pjoper relief j Cherokee*, Seminoles, and Muscogeea. at band, they set forward, hoping to roach the plantation by sun down. Phil with tho doge was ahead, carefully watching overy possible avenue of danger, and at the BAnie lirno so dirooting his steps as to precludo the chances of his be ing lost. Two hoars more aud tho sun would be down ; two honrs more and the Chuttahoocbeo would bo seen glimmering the last light of declining day. Phil Iu the oommon acceptation, it applies t tha Cowetns, Cussctae, Ookfuskecs, and ail those tribes known ns the Musoogeeis or Creeks. Tho Indian word Muscogee signifies a Greek ; Muscognlgee, Creeks— which name they took, or was given them, from the number of beautiful water courses in their oonntry. The Creeks havo two traditions con cerning tbeir origin. One is, that their ancestors came across the ocean in n said any of them be- " The black-boardod man threw himself ff his horse, as did his companions, all f whom had now come np. ‘You seem to have had a firo here,” id the stranger, turning his head in the ireotion of the monumental chimneys nd smoulderiug ash heap that marked ie site of Henry Troup’s house. “Yes, a bad firo, and something worse,” iplied Wilson, still trying to recall the an before him. “What worse? Has there been any- 'ody killed ?” “I can’t say; but a band of renegade ndians and whites a few nights since at- icked this place, aud, after leaving Mr. roup for dead, they carried ofl’ bis anghter. The servants on tho place aust have known of tho attack before, or thoy aided the renegades, and many f them, who were armed, loft with Vom.” “You have plenty of men here ; why idn t you follow and recapture the girl ?" We did follow, and, though we have ot recovered tho girl, wo have done the e *t best thing. ’ “What is that?” ‘We oanght the scoundrel who led tho enegades and incited the servants to in- urreotion.” “Good ! Who is ho ?” “His name is Macon—Louis Macon. ‘“Where is he from ?” “Some place in tho old settlements, I islieve." “Where is.he now?" “Yonder by the spring," said Wilson, minting to whero the group of Indians •tood around the prostrate prisoner. The stranger noted the rope hanging 'rom the tree, the cordb that bound the prisoner, and all the {preparations for the langing of Lonis Maoon, before referred “o. “By my faith, sir, you are quick in our justice," said the stranger. ‘Not so quick os tho crime deserves. ^he fellow should be hanging now, aud ^7 your leave I will finish the work 1 had ^ e gun when you approached ; after which cat'-ma a friend of Mr. Troup, offer yon ■ Btra ightened up.” •uou limited hospitalities as the place “How long afore that will be Captain ?” affords. But first, sir, it might be well i uj can - t 8liy . bnt you w i)l bear from r <>r as to know each otber’s.name. I am ! Ul0> and x wiI1 hear flom you . Remem- oalled Herdick Wilson." i ber, Ned, we are playing for big stakes." * A ® Wil8on "poke he extended his hand, *.y 6B| you ftre> Mine is uot so large.” ®ot the stranger did not seem to notion the proffer, for, looking still in the direc tion of the spring, he said, “I am known ** Captain Mason." T am glad to meet you, Captain Ma- •°n. Are you going higher up ?" “I may. I have come with my friends from Florida, and our object is to find an *Uf!bla location for a settlement said : “Wo are in their toils, bnt not yot their hands, Phil.", chapter xx. UBOWIN4J DAllKER. grew stronger and swifter at each step, but suddenly his heart foil and he haltod ! great tub ; the other is, that there is in in a ravine, about which he discovered , (he forks of the Red river two mounds, the unmistakable forms of the Indians, i from whence they and tho Cbickaaaws Retaining hia coolness he ran back and j migrated on account of frequent wars paniona, and then throwing himsolf on J gathered his people together, and then j with the red people, and, directing their his saddle-blanket, which was spread on can didly roveaiiug the position to his I course eastwardly, they crossed the Mis- the gronnd, ho was quickly asleep, or j yonn g mistress. Without a tremor she gissippi, and then the falls of Tallapoesa, feigning to he with great naturalness. Herdick Wilson waited till ho felt con fident tho newly arrived party were asleep, then he called Black Ned to one side and questioned him as to his opinion of Cap tain Mason and his men. “I can't jest say I fancy ” —* ,J Ned. “Did you fore ?” “Never, Wilson, to the best of my knowledge aud belief, as the lawyers Ray when they want ye to awar.” “I’vo seen that fellow Mason, but where ( I can’t tell to save my life.” “You havon't much confidence in them chaps ?" “No, Ned, I have not." “Then, if ye expect trouble, why, us • ye’ve got the whole thing in yer baud, fix j ’em." “Fix them ! What do yon mean Ned ?” “Don’t yo know ?” asked Ned, winking his loft eye and looking with a quizzical expression into Wilson’s face. “No, Ned 1” exclaimed Wilson with an oath. “I do not." “Then it won't take long to tell ye. We could easy send off a dozen or two of tho Injuns, an' let 'em run iu sd' fix Macon an’ the whole party at ouee. Couldn't ! and settled nelow the falls of tho Chatta hoochee, whence they spread to the ocean I as far up as Charleston, but from whence j they have since been forced to retiro. | One of their capital towns wan built Phil's party, if atone, wonld certainly ( whero Columbus is now located, and have been demoralized, nnd thoy would j called Cusseta, or Coweta, from the tribes have sought the first possible chance to dwelling there. 11 wo remembor coi make their escape individually. But thoy reetly things beard >n childhood, tho fal were not alone, and tho fair-huired vrhito took their n>m« from the town instead of girl, whom they carried with such care, the rivsr, and were called “the Cueneta had more effect in keeping them together falls;” sometimes “tbs Coweta falls.” and increasing their courage than would The Creeks and their kinsmen, the the preseuco of a hundred well-armed Nstchez Indians, on account of their allies. 8he won a something they had to handsome appearance and iuUUsctnal defend, and every better feeling was peiiority to the moro northern tribes, nrousod, and tho ignorant men became supposed to b‘ve been descended from heroic from the vory nobility of the oh- the aboriginal Mexicans, dwelling ject of their ca o. ! Mexico at the time of Montezuma. “Wo can’t go on, Mins ; dern same ! Natchez, formerly a powerful uatiun, liv- mon’s round heah,” said Phil, as he came : ing in Louisians, had many of the roll back to whom Miriam stood. ' gious rites of the ancieat Mexicans or “How many r.ro there, Phil ?" ; Aztecs, particularly that ct sun worship “I can’t tell, Miss, but I know from , in temples. The Creeks, while they do what I seed thar’s a heap sight more ob ! not worship the sun, have regard to the dom den dar is ob ns.” I snn in many of their ceremonies. “Am you sure they are foos, Phil ?” | The Natchez Indians were of com- “Sartin shnuh, Miss." I manding form and lofty atature, with high “Then what h best to be done?' J foreheads, and possessed uncommon in- “Stay Leah, Miss, an lite. Dom men tellectnal power. Their villages were su- nnd have not favored hor with a visit since sick the enrly days of her widowhood. “True, I have not : and perhaps she that suspects we have neglected her si... tho unu wheel of fortuno 1ms brought rovornen to \\ the family. The foot is, 1 was sonm-.hat annoyed at her obstinate refusal to <Im- yu poso of the old plate and make hor hm ■ i , with us, rather than remain there in her i ..•> ■ old ago and practice economy and if 'denial, or perhaps labor for her daily ,1 ■ i bread. I feel assured she will bo eom- I polled to come to us yot, for, notwilh- i.| standing Arthur’s sanguine expectations : about HiiccedS in planting and large crops, rim thoy nannot retain the place many years pit- longer and make the necessary repair*., eon Therefore, I think it prolinble that 1 shall pim go down myself later in tho season nnd nos, insist upon tlmir putting tho place in mar hoi. ! kot before risking it nnothoryear. Make five I all arrangements to leave whenever it woe I Huits your convenience. 1 will no longer ing I throw any obstacle in tho way. Bill pm clul , pare yourself for qnito a sail ohungo in psv tlio old homestead and its inmates since rmn I your last visit. William will be glad ol lit I an opportunity to visit homo, and will at- Do , tend you at any timo. When Lie returns mm I your mother and J will pr daddy make h r to 1 a visit, and consult about future plans." iho j Carrie Lorriuier aud hor brother gladly <1 < ! accepted tho iuvitatiou, nnd no time wns cull wore held i lost in making the necosaary preparation , ilni Saratoga, l for their departure. j Notwithstanding William had nome nils- , tin VI.—NO. 9. a .ant remark, and, •u d at. tho sight of m il countenanco of •arted girl, and ox- from the table, you ill? Not homo- can bo tho matter ?" only grieved to find (1 b, engage in such id and said • nil eyes, nnd believe oopssity does not > engage in this occupa- ic.dl by ami pleosnut 0111- outid and body. With- l.oro would bo passed in . My dear child, tho . I hhnll have now on " • un- good mid bestow cllow-creatures. That I cn l to i if iilly nnd re- a nnd afflictions. Idlo- I "isuu to a wounded ly balm for sorrow is ao- employment. Annie, me tho privilege of ndd- . t and happiness of my illy v ‘ tlu list!) CnAVTBft Hi. tho bogiuuing of summer, who burning rays caused fashion devotees nnd pleasure-seekers to nhuiido tho dusty pavements nnd seek cool rc treats within their sumptuous dwelling! There lengthened consultations as to the rnlnt'vo virtues of Newport, Capo May, and Virgin ing mineral tugetliur with veriooe j giving ehoul iiia’inutiier'a nhillt other lilaoee of roaorl, whioh they foutlly aummodute tho expected good, in hoped would invigornto tho nyHtom nod ' per Boiled to their Hlylo nnd ooudit retituro tho holing ohitrote thilt diHBiputioo j urged oo objection to tho vi-.it during tho pant huimuu throntouod with hia owu purHo.proSItrod aud foi y articles of cl at idcrahl of tbeir number u> twenty-six lottur* turned the Cberwk< gu.,go. Thin ho any, or but little a men of the Croons frequent raids on many potty fights. The head-ooutr< Chattanooga, or “ called because it lay likn by mountains nnd hills. mm plan vealth. rtlplmb. •oouiplisUed intaucA. Mu without border ot tlm Cheroke The Bird's No* l.cJ f.it »*, Ilk*. Kotirfl' In<l»|i«n'!« The Mn util.ft tti* «ut clan. “Yes; but I don’t like to kill inno- nocont. fellow-creatures.” “I know ye’ve got a tinder heart, Wil- sou ; bnt I thiuk in case thar was any thing to make by it yo could strain a pint.” “Perhaps so, Ned ; bnt I want now to talk to you about another thing." “Go ahead, Captaiu ; I’m lissenin’," said Ned, assuming an attentive attitude. “You know where Miriam Troup and her people now are ?" “Can’t say Ido; but I suppose they could be found.” “You know where you left them?" “I think so." “Very well ; leave this matter here with me, and take as many men as you think you will need, and if you oaouot i don : perior to those generally found among the Indiana, ami they cultivated much grain, fruit, aud vegetables. As a tribe they were totally destroyed by the French for the sina of revenging unheard of cru elties and insults, and for defending their lands. The scattered remnant muted themselves with the Chickasaw*, Creeks, t worry us till dark coines, dey’ll come down.’’ “But wo can resist them, Phil?” “Ob course, Miss." “And we can die, Phil, if God ro wills it, together?” “aSnrtin shush, Miss.” “Then see that nil our pouple havo their arms ready, aud I know yon will keep np nnd neighboring tribes, where they may their hearts, Phil, to stand together ?" yet be knoun by their height, fine ap- “ No, I can’t, .Miss,’ said Phil. And pcarance, und high foreheads. Like all finding his young inistross did not uuder- other Indians, they received the whites stand his words or muuuer, he continued, with friendship, as superior beings, end “ But yon can, Miss. We’ll stau’ by you, nurtured the young French colony into trees de Lor’, jist so long as wo libs.” 1 strength, and were rewarded by treachery, Phil might have continued his protos- ! oppression, and extermination, tations of fealty, bnt oven as he spoke the The Chickssaws were a numerous and Indians along tbo crest of the hill encir- powerful tribe, fleroo, and warlike. They cling the ravine began to gather, and the acquired great nkill in the use of fire- black men, seeing their danger, hastily armB and building forts, and. though capture Miriam aee that .he doea uot 1 ,hrtw a P » bttrric ‘‘ t1 '' °' lo R“ “ bJ ear,tl ' w * rred n l >on b -’ tbo fWi ' *“ d - — haek to thia place till I get affairs and P laci “R Miriam ami Patsy in the most Americans, they have never yet been con- v sheltered position, with rifles ready they qtierod ; but thoy sold out their lauds and peered through the moreasing darknoss moved to the West with the Creeks and for the advanco of the expected too. Cherokee*. The last glimmer of day died out. The The Ucbeos wero a tribe living in Ala- opal clouds turned red, purple, gray and baraa, and, conquered by the Creeks, black, and the stars looked into the ravine were incorporated into their tribe, yet a* j through the intertwined branches of the inferiors; for no Cre'k would condescend trees. Bo still waa the landscape and air to learn the Uchee language, though they that tho chirping of the wood cricket learned the Creek language. They were could bo beard, and tho rustling of the darker, smaller, more homely, and less leaves stirred by the gentle and scarcely intelloornal than their conqueror*. Two perceptible wind. Yet in the centre of large creeks are called by their name, the ravine the guardian, cf Mlnem lis- The Yemsseestvere a large ami power- tened with beating heerta and intent eare ful tribe, dwelling on the Atlantic octet, for Ut* approach of the toe they Vn.w to 1 who, being conquered by the OraMra, “ies, you “But it will bo, Ned, if we never proved traitor to a friend, and I can’t be false to you." “Hope you won’t, Captain. But when do you want me to start ?" “Just aa soon as you oan." “I need a rest; but 1 cau wear for an other day, and if need be deep, where my man oan keep guard.” premature decay. 1 tho homestead Mr. Graulland entered his elegant par- j which lie imagined would U lor and found his wife and daughter dis- the occasion, cussing tho all-absorbing topic, bill no definite plan had boon decided upon, as tho willful Annie had some strong objec tion to urge against every place suggested by hot mother. Tho hitler appealed to her husband for advioo, saying : j was also in nttendnno “Tbo GraysonH are going to Saratoga, and are anxious that Annie shonld join the family party, and so are tho Garlands, who will spend tile summer in Virginia. 1 would bo content to have Iter accom pany either party, ns I shall I alighted from the Arthur Middleton, ! carriage, had 1 depot. His , he mil from ardml ti* I luxury , ailed for that nd, 1 le . tl • y that a re f nisi l ,y and inactivity, it it i. nothing unusual ii i iibilitv for tho Indies ;1"|ihv ! ir department of ■ have a knowledge to rural life ; tlm liiiar to them, nnd lure their iufortna- vurds, as also of irds.” ' >u 11 1 such eni- wauld have you . but, from what .1 yon wore torc.nl ,.i W.8 pained to sister should be ivliilo 1 happy part j land joyously grouted ho, with tho family ailed tin ir coming at tho beautiful riding In live fcsinc U|'pi long seems reluctant to leave i consent to abide my wish.” •‘Wlmt is the difficulty, my daughter ? Are you afraid that Mrs. Grayson's now Parisian « osluiucs will detract from your modest outfit ? Or do you dread to enter llu- li«l with snob formidable rivals as thoso fascinating Ihtrland gills?" “Nonsense, ,mpn ; you know very well Hint I do not care for Mrs. Grayson’s wardrobe, nor would 1 fear to encounter tho Harlaud ulsters, if 1 felt disposed, but simply because I inn surfeited with tlis artificial lift 1 have boon leading for the past eighteen months, and which must Ito j""" ' PM ” printed hy William during the short ii ward ride, while its owner occupied a soul in thn carriage with Harry Lorriuier and the young Indies. Ah thoy approached their destination, puuiiig through the grand l find <vc, which returns you m perfectly williug to ciship, preparatory to Hinosa myself.” icon disposed of, aud a l was placed upon tho Middleton began to vtillov ak last. id I w ill do ell, Annie, ring tha o ill!- •duoti' tint she j old forest oaks revealed the will not ! mansion glowing bouunth tho nuigio rays op of a brilliant sunset, uxclntimtiniis of do- • . I lighted surprise escaped from tho travel gt I ors, and Harry Lornmer with unfeigned , w | admiration remarked : j “My dear Arthur, I can no longer con- il sure your wisdom in wishing to return 1 | possession of this tioblo old place. It is m indeed n retreat worthy of a royal race, iu j and since 1 behold its imperial beauties I b j would bo content to servo out a vassalage ’ in a* long as Jacob’s, iu sackcloth and nebon, ! to become its lawful proprietor. ' | • i ! Arthur replied, playfully : "As we all are aware of year fastidious t. 1 notions of refined olognuoc, wo can np ; | predate your nduiiiation of our bumble j n , home ; Iml a suspicion is lurking in our n ; minds that in your edy v v dmhrv s.c-k- 1 i into Ah Annio esting process, hIio bo rn cd Unit hor mint had and was quite sure that '.ould bo particularly li. Sii • gave conclusive jprccuitmn of it by bog- * ski her iu that pleasant lay at the homestead, picsf, was granted, and in executing the orders and tho efficient dniry- u dime Mrs. Middleton . i ho m:.rkut wagon had ng hack ir o not pro- pie Grant laud. ill , by th i st, of liftfo tho illy Ha!./: pine ry taught• o matter ; let her reinnin at home if | |»y thin remark had subuuled IhIiom. The city is peifei tly healthy ; drew up in front of tho ho oRont, and we lire decidedly more j liuui, who had ridden on in m triable herein a large, airy house j by the wide of his mother n we would bo at a crowded watering welcome the party, whoro tho ouly repose nnd qnioludn 1 Alter the excitement <*f ould possibly hope to on joy would hoi aunt had beau followu cogcea, or Creeks proper, boast of moro fatuous warriors and more and greater orators than any other Indian na tion in America. Tho cause of their su periority is partly owing to incorporating into their ranks snob a groat variety of racoa or tribes ; bnt more to the f/iot that the women onjoyed among thorn unusual consideration and liberties, f eeling free nnd independent tbrmHelvoH, and with grantor intellectual activity than those who are considered and treated as more beasts of burden, they imparlod to their hour and husbands that love of aims nnd coumgc whioh made them tlie equals of tho whites, if tho arts of the latter hnd not always tilt'd tho Indians to fight and betray each other. In tho war of 183U the McIntosh In diums, angry for the death tf thoir chief, though executed by his own law, sided with tho whites, while traitors weie made use of to discover the plans of the In diana and to reveal their hiding places for surprise* Good slock and good blood arc greal things to a nation ; but oven these can degenerate in unsuitable climates and localities. Without doubt, tho fine men tal and physical development of the Cresks was largely owing to tho climate and loontion Tho cotton belt, with its gonial air, where innn can work out doors all the year round, nud nature is so boun teous it oceds not soul-killing toil to earn a living, yet whore industry and skill must be used to securo those bounties; the great variety of flora nnd forest trees, with thoir stores of fruits, nuts, and her rieH; the land fertile and well watered, varied with hill, dam, and mount all in dicate a country suitahlo for the develop ment of mull in mind and body to the highest estate Even the Guiueu negro in Afrioa, but once removed from the monkey, transplanted here, without any mixture of blood, lifts a higher forehnnd, hatter features, and assumes faster the European type *>f face than he does r!*e- tbo contracted walls of i poorly ventilated chamber. 1 see no rea son for leaving beoauHO Mrs. Grundy might question our motivo for remaining. Lot Annie alone. I suspect that sho and list friend Carrie Lorriuier are socrutly arranging a programme for tlm summer, since their friendship appears as ardent, as tint of Oroateu and l'ylados, nnd they nro ready to act the part of Dainoti and Bylinas should they evor incur the anger of a lyruuiiical Dionysius. Of course William'.-, arrangemeut will he guided hy theirs, as his attachment for Miss Carrie appears equally ardent.” Mr. Gruutlnud’s suspicious were soon confirmed in regard to A unio n socret plan**, as that young Indy, with a beaming countenance, rushed into the presence ol her parents a few days afterward and an nounced her intention to spend tho entire summer in the country with hor mint Middleton. With child like glee she con tinued : “Sue, papa and mamma, here is her letter Yon nro both included in her in vitation. She has also written to Carrie aud roquostod hor to come with her 11 iy garden, Arthur i able to rotain and d support ourselves i in our desire. In n" ,: .(>wof improved r J.uder is supplied i in I better mutorial Therefore, my lit- magino that, tho ud- !. will create u toast rk was ended, and ii v i.i leisuro until i.;, ill warrant the iu v gotutdes for umbered tho father regarding hor an the sad changes that hie muuuer of living, and overy direct As In of the truth of In cliing glance* cUrftc uotlier throughout iialiud pi my toilet for ho party ns- I 'dished old I >t in j* viands, :Ml" -tho ment of her .11 h ily laboring iiridf■: a sin ut possibly the clunigu * wore perceptible ufler eh had pin ided fa suppui, i truvolms, wi\H announced, and attci mg ample justice to the elegant repast min's bewildered thoughts were nhmn ioted with regard to her aunt's straigld ud circumstances. Huah dehcaio win'' ends and •cakes of various kinds, Ires) bleu I nod, alul, in the city, m> Beautiful jelii cions pouches tainly hotter 1 her chihln leuian, you d intimate Huge. Oh! brother. The; oat friend. The young g remember, wns a clnSH-ii aU friend of cousin Arthur's u we shall have a glorious tin I. We will ignore jusbioiinblo life, long- flowing robes, artificial flowers, and gew gaws generally, aud adopt the rustic stylo, a la intuit: Muller, and go to raking hay. Oh! I was born to lie a rustic maiden, ami a nut-brown maid J inland to lie. Folio's youthful effusion has haunted D.mg of There, t« ■ with the only sup. iriginal 1 glass, ig to my i oinory sinoo J was scarcely n,,, f mu the poet penned tho l,Sliced ’ id an room aristocracy ..f the pr delighted gill finally emu ning's investigation by i lating, “If this is papa’s id heaven grant it may full I Tho next me -Among ■ domestic i s interna the Domes ractod par- .•/iisists of ii ordinary is distilled .d then pa th o mug brigk r, and tlm b dl in tai ness of th al lib WIi.h.' tl rkff .ii|.|,|y him with ..till* ; Wlinii* i* -• in si*min* r jl..' 1 lino .I.,-*!- Ir. winter, IU*.." Her father laughed and said : ‘ I Htippo-Ho you expect to rako linjy with kid gloves aud c .ulk parasol over your hoad; but even then, when the ther mometer rises to summer heat, like Iho lovely Maud, you will look toward ‘the far off town and sigh for moro congenial employment. Bnt, seriously, my daugh ter, I am sorry to throw a damper over your spirits, yet I dotiot the propriety • t accepting your aunt’s invitation, under tho suspicion that there has been some se cret wire-pulling. Besides, you know she is n» longer wealthy, aud cannot enter tain in the elegant style of former days, licr dairy and garden are now brought into laquieitioTi ns a means of support, and sho has been compelled to deny her self many luxuries and comforts iu wrd» i to enable her to retain her home. There- great an Irnposi- id with spin ug nnd twitt' quickly dr s into tho du s( hold had ; mediately arose, u ; uh the buds that s surrounding true descended tho sta | supposing the ho in udvuuco of her for bioiikf ranged tuhlu was toady for the repast. A vase of beautiful llo tho dew drops sparkling and fragrant petals, ut ti upon thr effort t closely she upset » lights aud o inhaling tlu i for < ti e mid you t.. »long a pc The Crook n voted laud wns Confederacy, re tie and war an short-lived a* it on inhabiting this fa giant. The Southern ting thn shock of hat io other nation could, »h, wan a giant, ispeetH if M were allowed an insight into 1 of Ins financial aff iiis." “On. papa! you wrong thoughts. She is already acq the whole affair through Ari to her brother. Him knows i :nlo #»f his portion of the estr thur's Holf-denial that he might mother. She ir nigh) real metropolis. The young lady •d he turn w'th surprise. S. , airy little* room, » neatly covered with side of tin iq arm *• nged wine •d in ng t rilier which Iihh bo that tioblo niich oen bo, also, its Hiicoessor. (i another Dixie Land iti largest army, Buocinnhed toough attacked io only men j by distant invaders. Austria wa* conquered in oue battle—Kadowa—armies od grant it ba liflis, with the in two years, oue point (CJri- terus, and fresh looking has • centre of tho room stood a It table, upon which the dairy ro.i deposited a huge bowl pur ’/ • goldeti butter flesh from tti«« . Airs. Middleton took from t. wooden spouu, iuuuurscd it in proceeded to press tho milk fro a putting it i - In go 80 far .'! cases tho bo- ■ ivated by is that they All the sym- Recording to vt .ir, and are tho sun and is moist with t uiphysemntouH "»ily liable to i not to the ac nit ions. The co mplaint, which of its charm' liolds to be uot nita, heobxerve V cars without any snltv of breath suroU by Wilimm and yourself. It v I have frequently, in rorraspondonoi aunt, expressed h desire to vieit hei a* often was r«‘quasted iu affectionate proceeded terms to do so; consequently I wrote a ter ptevio wook ago, aud plainly intimated that, if pared for i convenient and agreeable to her, 1 would watching her with accept now the invitation so kindly ex- her eyes filled will tended to roe. She immediately replies, bered her tstim and assures ino that a cordial greeting is tier aunt having to awaiting her little natnesuke, win* tms and perhaps labor Anu and nation* aqaal France surrendered always occupied a place in her aff'cotfi rdor t