Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-11-11

IN our favor. But as nations have nnrortu-
nateiy no superior tribunal by which their
disputes can DC determined, as they vet ac-
knowledge no other trial but that OF bat
tie, 1t is. certainly the interest as well as
duty OF America so try the effect of COM
promise and arbitration, before She ventures
upon measure o. doubtful result and GER
tain mischief
On Friday the 5th of September, the
brand Chief OF the Catldo nation, accom-
panied by twelve or fifteen of his Warriors.
arrived at Natchitcches, and on the follow
ing day Governor Claiborne, in the nre-
sence OF the officers Of the army, and many
respectable citizens, made to the Chief an
address, OF which the following is q COPY
Grand Chisf of'the Caddo Nation.
Friend and Brother,
That great and good man, the Presi-
dent OF the United States esteems Won and
your people. Like the T. sing-sun that gives
hght and comfort 70 the world, expand the
cares OF the American chief, and his desire
Is 10 promote the happiness of all mankind
he Is particularly SOLICITORS to better the
condition o. his red children; he wishes
them To know war no more TO live in niece
with all their neighoors to pursue tho
oeer IN safety to cultivate their little
helds OF corn without fear, and that no en-
emy should disturb their sleep at night.
such, Brother, are the sentiments of the
grand American clief--you have before
heard his words from the mouth uf his A.
gent Or. Sibiey) and hope you have not
torgotten them.
Brother There are some men whose
tongues are ike the tongues of snakes
they talk much, and often sDcak that w,,icb
lrgr
tell you, that the President of the United
States was not yonr friend the man who
would say SO has q forked tongue and tells
lies.
Brother Let your people continue to
hold the Americans by the hand and with
sincerity and in friendship, and the chain
OF peace wi: be bright and strong; our
children viii smoke together, and ,ffie path
VIII never be Colored with blotd..
Brother The President OF the Gated
States is the friend of peace, but he fears
not war The time was many wears past
when mighty king, who lives beyonG tie
Dig water, made war UPON the Americans,
ana sent his warriors to coDqucriour com
try--many battles were fought, and much
blood was spilled-the Americans were
then few i'll number: but fought with brave
w, and the warrior. of that great king were
forced to return to their own land. We
were then youcg people, but have now
grown up 70 manhood, and could strike an
enemy with = heavier hand and stronger
arm.
nrother The President of the United
tests jnst 10 al nations but i. nation
is unjust to his peoples, his own warriors
can liBht ms battles. You have seen but Il
small number OF these warriors, they are
spread over an immense tract of country
some 1--we where snow seldom falls, and o.
tners where armies can cross rivers upon
the ice
Brother We have some disputc ahout
the limits of Louisiana the Americans
suppose that the limits extend Ear towards
the setting sun, but orr neighbors, the Spa
M rds, tell us that 4 little dry BAYOU, which
you passed yesterday is the line.
brother !--Nou know we rot the country
from the French, and that The Americans
now claim all the land which the French
formerly possessed.
You are an oioer man, brother, than
am, and must l,aow something Of the mat.
ter.-You have seen places where the
French built forts and planted corn Your
fathers knew we'll the French, ard when
you was little boy, YOU have, / am sure,
often visited them.
Brother The talk (at this time) is not
straight between the United States and
Spain; but hope no mischief will cns,ie.
Tor council fire is now burnipr, and tbe
beloved men of the two nations arc endca-
vorlnG to settle the dispute But lift should
so happen that the Americans must bid
their swords to leap from the scabbard, NE
WISH not your tomahawk 20 rise. When
white people enter into disputes let the
RED men keep quiet, and join neither side.
Brother!-These are my words /: speak
IN the face ofday. And tell what YOU nave
heard TO the traveller and TO the hunter.
SO that the good talk may pass from mouth
to mouth, and from nation to nation. To the
very place where the sun sets
Towhich address Cater the usual solem-
n'ty OF smoking the pipe) the chief retnr-
ned the following answer:
g am highly gratifed at meeting 20 dav
with your e>cellency, and so respectable a
number OF American officers, and shall for
ever remember the words you have s1o-
ken.
" have heard before, the words of the
President though not from his own mouth /:
his words are always the same but what
have this day heard win cause me 70
sleep more in peace.
" Your words resemble the words nv
tore-fathers have told they used to receive
IRON the French in ancient times. NV an
CcstorS from chief tochicc yyere. eI,,,s,,s ,,eit