Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-18
WEDNESDAY, APRIL Is, 1859.
TECUMSEH.
From the North american Reci

Tecumseh seems to have manifested NOBLE
dignity in the avowa and discussion of hIs poll
CIV, equaled only by the profound sagacity in
which it originated, and the intelligent energy
which conducted it, through every opposition and
obstacle. so nearly to its completion. He might
be wrong, but it is evident enough that he was
sincere
As Tor British instigation, we need not suggest
the distinction between disposition upon their
part. and counter disposition upon ms; or De-
tween himself and the motley multitude OF fana-
tical and ferocious yagabonds, who unfortunately
formed large part of the Prophets first congre-
cation. and some of whom were as troublesome
TO each other aud to him, they were to the white
settIers Outragps were committed, as we have
seen. IN both sides, and criminals refused to be
Given over to Justice by both,-the Indians copy
ing in this respect, the example OF the American
authorities. But we need not pursue this sub
iect. The best existing evidence with regard to
Tecumseh's particular interest IN 1t, seems TO De
doubted. that he perfectly understood the policy
Of the English. He tolG Governor Harrison,
when he declared the necessity which might arise
Of an alliance with them, that he knew they were
always urging the Indians to war for their own
advantage. and not to benefit his cOuntrymen. -
And here We are informed. he cipped has
hands, pid initiated a person hatto0iag at dog,
10 set him fighting with another, thereby lnsinY-
aIng, that the British thus endeavored to set the
Indians on the Americans The truth is. he
was too proud for a subordinate part. Ills con-
Gederates might do as they chose. but tor himself,
he would maintain the dignity OF free and brave
man. and warrior. He abandoned his Ian OF
visiting the President, because he could not be
received as the head Of the depu,aiion. 1t is
said. that, in the last conference at Nncennes,
he found HIMSELF, at the end of long and AMI
mated speech. unprovided with seat. Observ-
inc the neglect, Governor Harrison directed a
chair, to be placed for him. and requested him to
accept it. Your Father said the interpreter
requests you to take a chair My Father
replied the chief, the sun is my father. and the
earth is nv mother; l will repose upon he: bo-
som.' And he adjusted himself on the ground
in the Indian manner.
A qualified remark has been made upon his
courage: but the manner in which he conducted
himself during the war, is sufficient to establish
the point beyond controversy. The same NAV
be said of the fearlessness shoNn in his visits to
VIncennes; and especially, in his exposure of
himself on that occasion. though ne must have
perceiyed that he Was feared. suspected, and even
snarded by large bodies of troops, drawn out tor
that express purpose. Ii is very illustrative OF
the apparent diversity in the character OF Eisk-
wstowa and his own in this respect. that when
the Delawares sent deputation OF chiefs to break
I'D the Prophets settlement at Tppecanoe, the
latter would not deign. as Mr.. Dawson express
sea il. to give them an interview; DIT despatched
his brfher 10 them. whose threats or persuasons
were sufficient to drive back the chiefs, with
strong indications Of apprehension and terror
When General Proctor began to prepare tor re.
treating from Maiden, Tecumseh, having learn
ed his intention. demanded an interview, and. IN
the name Of all the Indians, delivered an anmat-
ed speech. II the spirit, which it manites's,
could have had Its intended effect in inducing the
General to fight before he retreated, the result
must at least have been more glorious, II not
more tav orable to his cause.
Father he began. Listen to your children!
You have them now all before you The war be-
fore this. our British Father gave the Ratchet to
his red children, VIXEN our old chiefs were alive.
They are now dead In that war, our Father was
thrown on his back BY the Americans, and our
Father took them BY the hand without our know
ledge. We are afraid he will do so again this
time.
Listen! When wa 1.-THE last war was de-
ciared, our Father stood up and gave us the To-
mabawk. and told Us that he was then ready to
strike the Americans, that he wanted our as
s,s,anoe,-tha, he would certainly get US our
land back, which the Americans had taken
from as.
Listen! When we were last at the rapids.
it is true we gave You little asslstance-'t Is hard
to fisht people who i've Ike groand-hoss Al
luding to the American Publications.
Father, listen! Our fleet has gone out. We
know they have fought. We have heard the
srea, gun,;-IPerry's victory. but we know
not whs, has BIC ONE of our Father with one arm.
TCommodore Barclay. Our ships have gone
one wav, and wesre astonished to see our Father
(, ing up everv thing, and preparing to run away
the other, without letting his red children know
of his intentiuns. You always told Us, you would
never draw your fuot off British ground. - But
now, Father. we see you are drawing back. and
We are sorry to see our Father doing so without
seeing tue enemy. We must compare Our Fa-
ther,s conduct 20 that Of fat dog, that carries
rs rail upon its back; but when frightened drops
4 between it's legs and runs of.
Father, listen! The Americans have not yet