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THE LAST OP THE MOHICANS. 305
interest in the affairs of the Nation, or even in passing scenes
and events, however thrilling. Hir memory is impaired, and
he says he has forgotten a great many things. He, however,
answers questions as far as he is able. He appears to take
delight in being reminded of events connected with the excit-
ing days of his vigorous, manly youth-of days long since
passed away. He is evidently drawing toward the close of
mortal existence. He is ready almost to commence that jour-
ney whence no traveler returns. He is tottering on the brink
of that grave which is ready with its yawning gulf to envelope
him. See! There he goes from his couch to his chair; then
from his chair to his couch. Take care, friends!-hold, hold
him! Don't let him fall, for that may be his last! See how he .
stands trembling, tottering, and stuttering, sometime8 leaning
on the arm of a friend for assistance.
Farewell, brother, farewell! Let us shake hands together. ,
Though for many years the chain of our friendship has been
broken, I trust it will not so remain forever. Let the long lost
link be restored, and the chain of friendship be re-united. Let
us call to mind the fraternity of our fathers, and imitate their
example. May our guardian angels, the spirits of our brothers,
warriors, and wise men, witness this impressive ceremony, and
carry its welcome tidings to our GREAT CHIEF. And if you
first reach the happy huntinggrounds of the spirit land, I shall
tell the white man-thus lived, and thus died the Last of
the Mohicans.
W.
JO~N QUINNEY was born in the year 1797, and while yet
a lad acquired a common English education at a high school in
Yorktown, X. Y., under the patronage of the United States.
U.
80~0~0~ HENDRICK and DENNIS HENDRICK Were his com-
panions at school. SOLOMON and JOHN are represented as
having made rapid proficiency during the time they attended,
which was only three years, in English Grammar, Arithmetic,
Surveying, &c., and it is affirmed as an undoubted opinion,
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