Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-26

enthusiasmof course, it might cost his slaves their
heads if they did not.
Arrival of the Indians from Washington
Keo-KuI, Black Hawk and their Chiefs
Their appearance n the Stuyvesant lnsti-
tute.
A consider able excitement created yesterday in
our city, by the arrival of the Sacs and Foxeslowas
and other Indians at this city from Washington
The National Hotel and the City Hotel where they
are staying early hour beseged by immense
numbers of the curious who anxious to get peep
at the renowned red man.
The place most thronged the Stuyvesant Insti-
tute were it was understood that they would appear
lecture given by Mr.. Catlin, upon themselves and
brethren.
They took their departure from the lower part of the
city in an omnibus, and their wild cry it resounded
along Broadway must have astonished many OF the
peaceful citizens, who not aware what sort of
freight the vehicle carried
The Stuyvesant Institute was densely crowded in
every part few minutes after the opening Of the DOORS
and numbers must have doubtless gone away-unable
to obtain admance for love money. Among the au-
dience, WIS a large number Of the fair The Sacs
and Foxes the left of the lecturer-the lowas at
the right
Mr.. Catlin proceeded to show his portraits. He had
not proceeded far, before voice heard exclaim-
ing:
"Mr. Catn, Mr.. Catin."
"What is it," asked the lecturer.
"Ihave particular favor to ask OF you.
" Be so good name it."
ave lost my little boy here, wish you to allow me
10 cry him."
"Lost what"
"My little boy
"Oh certainly"
"Clark Tier" shouted the gentleman in double
Here sir Immediately answered a voice in a thin
falsetto.
TWAS all right the son was within few feet Of his
faher-a hearty laugh was occasioned by this incident
Mr. Catin continued his portraits. The majority of
them were recognized by the Indians, who called their
names before they mentioned by the lecturer.
Keo-kuk's was shown, he and showed himself
to the audience and bowed gracefully to them.
The picture Of a son OF Keokuck then exhibited
The youth present and rose and bowed to the au
dience.
Keo Kucks wifes portrait also shown, and she
also rose to the great delight Of all present.
The picture Of Black Hawk presented, and i'm
snedatcly recognized that warrior in like manner
with the other Indians.
A call was now made by the red mer, for Keo-Kuk
on horseback through their interpreter.
tell them" said Catln, that always reserve the
best for the last 1 shall show il at the end
Hoo her." exclaimed the gratfed Indians.
Black Hawks mems portraits were now shown.
Those which hey did not themselves but which
were named by Mr.. Cailin received the approbatory
cry, Of " Hoo her."
The lecturer then showed the Buffalo. He then adj
dressed the meeting follows;
AZ have stated that the Indians kill this splendid ami
nal by the means Of their little bow and and that
che arrow often passes completely through the Buffalo
This has been discredted, and some gentlemen have
openly expressed ther disgust Of a statement which
they have stigmsiised false and impossible l now
wish the agent ask the Indians whether such is the
fact not"
The agent put the question an Indian replied hold
ing M the bow and arrow show how !, done and
oosirmed Mr.. Catlins statement at once.
Alter the Buffalo and the Buffalo hunts had been
hibitcd, Keo.kuk on horseback was produced. This
much delighted the Indians who used their usual ex
preston Of satisfaction
Hoo herl"
"Ths said the lecturer, portrait Of the horse,
n well as the rider painted il at Keokuk's re-
quest who thought he should look better horseback
Many persons have thought ,hs fancy sketch, and
some have said that no Indian rode such horse
wish the agen, to state this Keo kuk, and ask him
whether IL is like the horse or net"
Keo kuk replied
Its like the horse am fond OF good horses
bought /, OF the agent Ifn had been good horse,
should not have boaghtit'
MIR. Ca.lin then showed Iowa portraits they
were recognised by the tribe
After this he called upon them confirm what he had
said ofthem
They replied that he had spoken the truth
Mr. Catln then told them the object for which he had
spent years of his life in order that the white
en might understand their noble natures and do them
justice.
The hoo her followed this harsngae and then they
prepared TO depart
The ladies' and gentlemen were anxious too them
90 out and lined the hall TO shake hands with them.
The ladies seemed particularly anxious to lay their
white hands in the red palms Of the Indians.