The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-09-12 00:00:00

THE FOUR CANADIAN CHIEFS.

These interesting men embarked for their native coun-
try, on board the Caledonia, the early part of August.
The writer of this article feels it to be due to their cha-
racters, and at the same time gratifying to his own feelings,
to express the high sentiments of respect for this country
with which they left it. The Grand Chief, in taking leave
of the writer, said, that himself and the three other Chiefs
left Great Britain deeply impressed with its greatness, its
liberality, and its magnificence; that the attention shown
to them could never be forgotten, and especially the con-
' deseension of his Majesty in honouring them with a most
grocious interview, and in presenting a large gold medal to
each, as well as a portrait of himself: these would remain
a lasting memorial, and be handed down front generation
to generation in their respective families. The Grand
Chief added, that he had served this country under his
late Majesty George 111, which he never expected to see;
hut his visit to England had created an attachMent, and
produced a feeling towards it which he had not language,
to express ; hut summed it all up by saying, he was now
ready, whenever called upon, to scree his Majesty George
IV, his Great Father, and this he would do with the
affection and devotedness of a son; and though they did
mkt 4elats.to their country having obtained the *West at
their visit, yet they felt confident that a Government of
uprightness would take their claims into consideration- and
'tweet their wishes.
The Grand Chief then requested that the writer would
express to their friends at large the lively sense they had
of the personal attention which had been shown to them,
and hoped this public acknowledgment and grateful re-
membrance of every favour would be accepted by them.
He regretted it was not in their power to pay their respects,
in the way of farewell, to each of their friends, but sin-
cerely wished a long continuance of health and every com-
fort, which a nation so prosperous and a Government so
excellent, could insure.
It is but justice to add, that the conduct of the four
Chiefs during their abode in England was most exemp-
lary ; indeed, it was with truth observed, by a gentleman
from Quebec, that " their conduct was a reproach to the'
more enlightened whites." As real character is more de-
veloped in private than in public life, it may not be im-
proper to copy a paragraph from a letter, received after
their departure, from the respected individual at whose
house they resided while in England. In speaking of their
conduct, Mrs. S. remarks, " That she esteemed them
highly for their amiable dispositions, their correct princi-
ples and the great politeness they manifested towards her-
self and family. Their kindness and attention to each
other were worthy the example of those who have enjoyed
much higher privileges."
P.S. A paragraph having appeared in one of the public
papers injurious to the character of these Chiefs, and re-
presenting them as imposters, it may not be improper tc
add, that they brought over from Quebec regularly accre-
dited testimonials; that a Member of the Legislation of
Lower Canada, now in London, is well acquainted with
them personally, and was a Member of the Committee of
the House of Assembly, which was appointed to investi-
gate their claims ; and, finally, that their case is well
known at the Colonial Department.