Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-13

of the tribes who state of hostility 10 eacil
other The pews were filled with the beauty aud
fashion of the metropolis and the galleries and asles
crowded with men and boys. Aspace IN front OF the
pulpit appropriated for the accommodation OF The
Indians who sat In chairs opposite to each other I'M
der the galleries, and Immediately below the pulpit
sat Mr.. Harris IN place of Mr.. Ponsett, who was alb
sent from lndisposon MIR. Jones, delegate from
Wisconsin, Mr.. Secretary Woodbury., the Wee Presl-
dent DC. On the table in front OF the gentlemen,
spread maps and charts of the United STATES, and
of the region of country in question Their lnterpre-
tiers attended to translate what should be SAID by
either party. One fat burly looking French
man, who interpreted for the Sacs and Foxes-the
other mulatto, who Interpreted for the lowas-and
the third little old grey headed man. who interpret
ed for the Sioux.
The Sacs and Foxes were dressed in red blankets
with red leggngs, and their skins painted red, vino
sat to the right of the pulpit. Among these, OBJ
served Black Hawk and his son, whe sat behind his
tribe in great dignity and gravity. The present chief
of the tribe BLACK Hawk having been deposed, IN
consequence of being taken prisoner by the Amer
cans,) 10 keokuck, bold erect, and noble looking
Indan who in front of his tribe supported en- his
night by two other Indians, and his left by the IN
terpreter Sioux chief presented the Calumet TO
MIR. Harris, the representative of Their great iather
who took whit, and II was then presented success
svely 10 ell the whites in council, and then 10 the
Foxs and Sacs who took two or three puiis each,
and returned it 10 the chief Mr. Harris then arose
and stated 10 them the cause Of their being assembled
and the desire of the government TO mediate between
Iowa chief then proceeded 10 explain the grievances OF
his tribe. He spoke in loud tone and vehement man
ner and what he said was translated into Eng III by
the muatto interpreter, and afterwards into he Sac
and Fox dialect by the fat Frenchman or Canadian
At the close of each portion translated by the latter
the Foxes would utter grunt Of assent
After this history of their grievances and causes Of
complaints had been ended, and the ceremony OF
shaking hands and smoking the calumet had been
performed, Keokuek arose, folded his red N tIe
gracefully around his body and left arm, stood
and preserved the attitude Of Roman orator.
features good, his countenance manly, and M
figure graceful. Hsrght wasb bare with the excep-
ton of few ornaments-his head decorated with en-
giles feathers and other ornaments. His form was cast
in natures finest mould and all eyes were fixed upon
him; yet he shrunk not from the gaze, or felt the
least confusion from the novel situation in which he
was placed. lie began In a tone neither loud nor
harsh, and with gestication at once graceful APP
propnate and Impressive. He appeared 10 be cx-
tremely fluent and when warmed by the subject, his
action was peculiarly fine. Unfortunately, he was
not understood by his hearers and had OF course 10
pause every two or three minutes to give the inter-
prefer an opportunity 10 translate what he had SAID.
His tribe would, every now AMI then, express Their
appreciation by grun, equivalent TO hear, hear IN
the British Parliament. He took the ground that the
lands belonged to them by the right of conquest
that his nation had stood alone against all the sur
rounding tribes, whom they had, by Their own brave
ry and skill in war; succeeded in conquerng and dis
persng that they had been driven from the country
necessity OF surrendering Their lands without COM
palnt-and that they had always wished to treat the
Iowas as friends, and not enemies, because their
foreiaIhcrs hadenJolned 1t upon them.
Secretary Woodbury. seemed TO be very much
struck by the manner of Keokuck, whose manly FORM
noble appearance and graceful action, excited univer
sal admiration Tecumseh looked as dull and settiSe
as usual. His gravity indicated the philosopher, but
his countenancc expressed perfect absence of intel
ligence. The council adjourned TO meet today In
the evening, the Fox's were invited TO witness the
representation of Cinderella, by Miss Turpin, who
sings charmingy. They brought with them some of
mimic scene. Black Hawk and his son, RoAnINo
THUNDER, attended but Keokuck was absent. The
philosophers of the woods seemed TO be immovable,
but kept their eyes fixed the seene and the only
indication OF pleasure they gave, was when Knight
exhibited some of his comic powers. Black Hawk
and his preserved their gravity, but several of the
others very much tckled. Roaring Thunder is
perfect model Of male beauty. His figure Is spen-
dldly moulded, and his counenance is commanding
and noble. He accompanies his father WHO'S taking
tour, freeman, through those cities be once Wis
tied as apnsoner.
The Indians occupied the parket, and / observed
one whose face was painted 10 represent hawks
head that seemed tn be gallant for he directed his
attention exclusively TO the ladies' in the boxes, VIII
he eyed with great intensity. Twopretty young girls
were determined 10 carry on regular Irritation with
hum, and returned his gaze, and bestowed some of
their sweeicsl smiles upon HIM. The Indian dandy,
Pom Ia ma n qua ma, or some such ouphonl0us
name quite smIticn for he kept his eye fixed up
on them with great tenderness, and when they rose
and quilted the theatre, they surprised TO find
their Indian beau at the carriage waiting Tor them, az
if DESTROYS OF taking aficctonate leave or of ac-
companying them home. They sprang INTO the car
rage however somewhat alarmed, and left their TN
sophisticated beau 10 sigh, many others had done
at the fcklcness and cruelty Of the sex.
The house did not adjourn tI late on Saturday
night Cam is in quandary, and as restless and nd
getty as n hen with one chicken. He cant instruct
old p O. to call the previous question: who seems IN
consequence of IL TO be out I'll his element. The bill
from the senate asthorIsng the issue Of treasury
notes. was objected to by Mr.. Adams as unconsutu-
tonal and little Cam, instead of moving iis commit
ment 10 the committee of the whole, proposed the
house bill, or the one he had reported as an amend
ment. II he calls the previous question, the amend
ment will be cut of and the senate bill will fall, from
its unconslitutonaly Hes thus Obliged to allow
the discussion to 20 on, without interruption, tl the
speakers have exhausted themselves. They have
been al il all this day, and there seems as II there
would be no end 10 IT, The senate has passed the
resolution reported by the post office committee, re-
| curing ell persons sending letters by the express
| mail 10 nav the postage. The merchants bond bull
has not vet been taken np IN the house, but y - be-
ieved there will be no opposition TO II. The suo-uca
sury bill WILL in all probability fail, as It ought 70 DO
ANIMAL M.GsETIsM.-We are quite delighted with
this sublime science It's utility is unbounded IL IS
going to do away with all want all suffering tins win
| ter-sublilne science.