The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-07-21

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intelligent readers does the course Of the Globe
contribute in the smallest degree to preserve union
and harmony in the Democratic ranks'
From The .Ns,o Orleans Iropic.
GRAND INDIAN COUNCIL.
In the Van Buren, (Arkansas) Intell gencer Of the
gath ult, we find the subjoincd letters, giving the
particulars OF an important Indian council, held in
the far West The statements made below will be
read with great interest by the people Of the United
States generally The state of our Indian relations
justly excites attention throughout all quarters of the
country, and great curiosity is uniformly manifested
to learn the condition of feeling among the of
savages on our western border. As enemies, they
TO be feared and dreaded; friends, they to
be carefully cherished:
TAH-LE-ouAH COUNCIL GROUND,
Saturday evening" June 10, lS43
Mr.. STERHE The Indians have been collecting
since last Monday but all the tribes have not yet ar
rived. Word was sent to MIR. Ross TO wait for a
few days, by Geo. Bullet, Delaware as there were
ten tribes to meet at his house, and they would all
come together There are delegates from eight
tribes, viz: Cherokees, Greeks, Seminoles, Chicka-
saws, Ioways, kickapoos, Pottawattomies, and Usa-
ges. The Cherokees and Creeks are considered
The hosts, and the other Tribes the guests On Fri.
day the Cherokees and Greeks received the other
six tribes. Considerable ceremone s took place
The six tribes were seated in a on benches and
after few remarks from John Looney, Cherokee
explaining the intention OF the meeting and after IFS
being interpreted into the several languages, the Che
rokces, preceded by their chiefs, shook hands with
the SIX tribes, and were followed by the Greeks -
There not less than five hundred persons who
shook hands with their vsilers this occasion. /
could not forbear thinking that the poor fellows
shoulders would ache, after the operation was over
On Friday evening General Taylor, Captain Bliss,
his aid, and Col. Barker, Seneca agent, arrived.
Captain Dawson, Creek agent was on the ground
when arrived. On Saturday the council was con-
vencd TO receive Gen. Taylor and the other officers
Of the Government The Chcrokees, Creeks, Semi.
nolcs, and Chickasaws, were ready; but they had
10 wait time, they did the day BEFORE for the
kckapoos, Ioways, aud Osagcs to finish their toilet.
They at length came and took their seats and after
the object OF the meeting Of this evening was ex.
planned the General and other officers were received
by shaking hands, (thc Cherokees taking the lead
and were followed by the Greeks, Seminoles &c.
Young Wolf then addressed the General and suite,
explaining the object Of the council but owing To
the poor interpreter used by him 10 render the Chero
kee into hngsh, and the length Of time taken TO give
II IN the several languages, ! could get but few Of
his ideas. II was something like this:
"We are very much grathed to meet you here,
and to shake hands with you, and welcome you 10
our council. We have met together to promote
peace and friendship among the several Indian tribes
aud We hope soon TO be able TO induce our western
red brethren Of the prairies Join us and we hope
we have. Fifteen tribes met few years ago IN this
nation and made bright the path of peace which
was commenced by our fathers; and we have now
met 10 perpctuate the same. The path is now swe of
and IS clean 80 that all may now find their way TO
our council-housc. We expect several mure tribes
TO meet US in day or two. When they arrive we
ex ,,ect 10 proceed TO business"
have only given some Of the most prominent re-
marks, and have thrown them together from meme
ry, and mol exactly IN the order they were spoken
General Taylor arose and SAID he was grati6ed
with the cordial reception he and the other officers of
the Government bad received, and that he was only
an humble offcer Of the great Govern which he
had The honor to represent. He bad no business
either OF public or private nature, but merely al
tended by express invitation That he was convinced
that the council was intended for good, aud believed
that IT would njure one, but would result in good
TO all lie was sorry TO say he would be compelled
to leave as hrs business Of such a nature as TO
demand ms attention otherwise he would be graft
fed TO attend the council 10 its close
O-po-thle yoho-lo, a Creek chief make an address
TO the Creeks and Cherokecs rccountng their old ac
quainiance and friendship which existed before the
removal 10 this country, SC. The council thea ad-
journed until Monday next
Niessrs. Stanley and Dickorman are here, employ
ING their time IN taking Indian portraits, both with
the pencil and Dagnerreotypc apparatus. They have
some very hDc pictures, and think, from their In.
tustry and the interest they Ike in the selection of
persons thy will be enabled 10 present to the Anne
ican PuOic hc pest gallery OF Indian licensees that
has ever been exhibited.
As the council proceeds, | will give YOU the par
lculars am &c w
Ma. STEnSE ] gave you the particulars of the
grand council up to Saturday evening. Since then
delegates from FIVE more TRIES have arrived viz
Delawsres Stockbrdgos, Poitawat,mie., Cbippe.
was, and Ouawa'. Several more are expected
hourly. IL IS probable the council will continue for
everal days The number Of persons present IS va
'ably estimated at from two TO FIVE thousand Ten
,eeyes daily slaughtered and issued TO the pubIc
looks, as they are termed besides there are several
'ubc houses, where all those who prefer cen be ac
omnodatcd for their money.
strict police is kept up Some persons becao,, |
lt1e disorderiy al the commence ment Of the conn
u, showing by their conduct that they had been using
intoxicating liquors-in consequence Of which strict
Office has been kept up ever since. That You NAV
orm some idea Of the vigilance Of the police comps-
y, VIII mention, that learned from The sheriff tha
had destroyed about forty barrels Of VIII skew. be-
des number of jug., bottles, and some cider k,e,
Inch were found 10 contain rather TOO much alcohol
, be formed by fermentation.
Every variety Of dress can be seen here. from tLe
ell-dfessed person down 10 the aim ost naked O,,ue
Tunes and feathers are worn with profusion, and in
very shape that can be imagined q,
very color, silver bands for The arms. head and
east medals, beads, and hunting shirts of every
APE and color-n truth, cannot give YOU anythiny
&c correct idea Of the great variety Of dress worn