The Arkansas advocate., 1836-08-26
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Iihe chiels) decorated in all her fnery-Nh pfo6, sion some dozen sets) of beas around her neck nnd q world of nkligg shells he small terrap shell Der foraed, and flied with shot glided from under res where she had been making her toiet--and with hei head held nodestly down-4and the tips of her fingers employed in spreading out her dress on either side broad the turkeys ail--glded into ie now fiery and impeiuous circle, that carried her round as the wnd would the gossamer --T movement of the dancers Nas graceful, though vehement aud rape-dye keeping time to the low, sepnlehfal chant ha accom- panied iti while the hollow ramp oi their feet that sent ts echoes Tar into the foresthe occasional and measured pause, followed by Inc supple bound! land the significant gancng of the right arm, us If we'll pleased with is work Of deathior was expressive of that dark thought the glare of tho flames shootiue np almost into heir faces, and giving them an s. peet scarcely of the earh ther tall wild figures as they glanced against the torch list and the thrilling hum t rose slowly and heavily upon he night ali combined to furnish forth q sample of the Indian War Dance which those who have seen once are not liho i lyto forget.
 The first set having gone ifs touid, was followed by second, and then third; tllt came agan to the first and in his way they kept up iii nitor midnight, when we took our leave and Jeff the ground.
 l About tho same bouf the next morning, the Chief3 saine into GVueii, cun,, cuoi und cieaf~-as fl Inc dance, the dust the heat ihe whifl, and Wl1x O tho preceding night, had neither taken yigor from fheif limbs, nor dsspaed for moment ldea Ill connecs ltion with the business they had conc upon.
 The first days talk was held under q rural canopy, 1n the open grounds, about 200 yards from the Gene- rals quartefs-who together with the Agent General Ihompson) and lois of Captains and Leutenants, had 5takef his seat the Council drest in full military tune. The General (Clinch) has fine determined countenance; and Is just what hu looks. On his right sat young officer. with pen, ink and paper before him. to report proceedings. On his left was the little limp ing figure of Cdjoe (he Interpreter with bis cunning, squineng eyes and with hishaud folded across his lap, in seemingly meek attention to the around him. Near him stood talt -shoudeed, weathe-beat enslVoitng about 50 years of age, who had boeIi Hong amagamated with the Indians, having married d sauaw-and who was present for the double purpose of adng Gdioc when at fault and o seeing that he faith. fully translated from the English into the Indian-- This formed the inner circle. The second and outer ones were jleda by the soldiers, but without arms, and the various other persons whom business or cur. osity had collected together at the Agency. The day was fines and quite sensation had been prod,lceda Presently it was announced that tho Indans were CO., ming. 1hero is something in the sound I4diant-- that seems to stare, always, the white man. In the eampaign was the signal for immediate and profound sflence.-
 And the boldest held his breath,
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 And even here-in talk with the then pacific Scmi- noe--the announcement of his approach to the Couns eli caused all present. (even the cool Clneh) 10 give |
 Up they along tlenarrow paih, aud in the won. ted e'-a long array !--sent, grave, and self-poss ses and with all that dignity peculiar 10 the Indians people. The first who wasedPnfo the counci15 was short, thick-se battered-looking old warrior who had borne fhe brunt of many fight; and brayed the soldiers of General Jackson. Oceola, Jumper, and the rest Call but Mieanopy), succeeded, one by one and went through the ceremony of shaking hands Ne had all of us to give our hands of course; and trying ordeal it was, not ong from the numbers of palms we had to take, but from the quite energetic gYie which each was sure to give The Indian, in shalx- ing hands, raises up his arm, bringing 1t down with pimt that is exceedingly expressve-for Il not unres quently forces the blood down into the very ends ol a your fingers Before We had gone through with this preliminary, our hands had become all of the same charming colorhat is black he soot from the pine fires At length one Indian, who wore ring of tin or steel, seized hand and, before he elnquished if, fairly cut the little finger 10 the bone! Turning 10 the General we could but obserye that we had draac, fblood in the cause, but hoped 1t was not ominous
 This l'art of the business oyer, and all being seated G eneral Thompson, of tall, powerful frame rose, and commenced speech which, together with his manner could not help thinking altogether I too orandoauent Nothing datinted, however, was Cstdae,ho wi his eyes rgeted apoi tsie speaker, a peared drink every word that he uttered IL was
 impossible at first not 10 be amused al his wrap atten
 on for we were satisfied that all the while he was no cunprehendng perhaps syllable that was said. Ws were mistaken, however, and when, to the surprise of all assured by the white interpreter that Cud- joerepoEed faithfuy--anost word for wofd-ihe lan- guage of the Agent, mirlh at tho poor blacks ex- pense was instantly changed nlo involuntary sort o respect for him. Bu though GudJoc was faithful, he was by no means eeg1nt-porhaps ne understood the IDdans better. IIe would generally end his replies wifh--ssIIe sass so.v Sometimes it would be--"H say he segs SOD English which, though honest eetiie certainly not boast of being .the Kings.n
 The burden offheso replies was that the Indians dio ,ot lgsla fo lsase he country. One speaker sad,-- she trees vere lis bod; heir branches as his mbs