Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-07-22
INDIAN COUNCIL
For the Arkansas InteIligencel
TAH-LE-oUAH, C. NJ, June 29th, Is43

TAH-LE-aUAH, C. NJ, June 29th, Isl3
Mes"s Edttors-When l commenced my corrcspon.
denco intended to have given you the full particulars
Of the dongs of the Grand Council but after writing
two letters to you, found that your valuable cores
pondent "T." taking notes, and intended TO give
you the details, and concluded that it would be bes,
for me TO say but little more on the subject of the
Council as there would be something of repetition if
two correspondents should write on the same subject
| will remark here, that although consider myself
we'll acquainted with Indian affairs yet was on the
ground some time before found out the real in tenton
Of the Council. thought from what was going on
that it was got for the purpose of renewing old
toms and traditions out snce find these old customs
were merely used to pave the way for other matters
which have been brought in the last hour The wan.
pums, which have been used cymbois of peace and
friendship, have given way for the white mans mode
of doing business They have formed an all,a nee, or
confederation. which is reduced to writing | heard
part OF the instrument read and Interpreted but was
called away before heard the conclusion. From what
can learn, and my information is tolerabIe correct
thlnk that some Of the objects good, and doubt
VIII have good effect upon number of tribes, but |
lear some OF them will excite the Jealousy Of the Off
GERS o The General Government. It is impossible for
me 10 give you correct outline Of this compact and
for fear that should commit some blunder will not
attempt it, learn that all the proceedings will be
published by Mr. Ross. Immediately will merely pro-
mise that if copy should fall into my hands, will for
ward it to you.
There arc but few persons at Council now The
Chckasaws have gone home The Greeks have gone
also' but have left delegation to transact business
am yours, &c. w.
July 4th, 1919.
Since my last have obtained COPY of the comuac,
which presented the several tribes but was no,
passed. They said they did not come prepared to en-
ter into any such arrangement but each one of the
delegations took copy home with them for the cons,
deration OF their people. The Council broke I'm on
Yesterday suppose all Of the proceedings spc ches
VIII '' Pu o''shed soon. Yours, w.
Tah-le.quah, c. NJ, June 25lh, 1913.
Gentlemen The council is proceeding REGULARLY
It's business Since writing my last speeches have
oeen delivered by Geo. Lowry. Rolly Mcintosh, John
and Others which explain fully the objects of this
o'u"'" ihoy are to renew their ancient customs
ana TO revive their ancient alliances and to extend
them to reclaim from oblivion some of the relics os
early Indian history and to make international laws
'o the protection of persons nd property bindny up
on the various tribes this frontier
send you the speeches of John Ross Cberokee
0n'e'' and james Gamble, Chckasaw, which will give
you The run Of the business the council After read
rug men, you can entertain no doubt as to the pacc
OF its projectors, and the Ia udable motives
s"a. ae'ua'ed them in calling it. T..
"'" vi John Ross, Cherokee Chief, delivered
" Brothers: '"ne'
"' 'ak OF our forefathers has been snoken-,ra
- '' "s'ened oit. You ave also smoke ed the MIN.
poa'' and shaken the right hand of friendsbin
Taleou,h :. 'A' council fire. newly kinded here a,
IN the West. And our hearts have becn mo-
IooL ;n interesting occasion. Brothers, whom we
"'o 'ne history of our race, we sec some r,...
20 '"a'a pleasing to us. We also find man
nuke 'ne heart sad. When we look back unon ,,a
oo0nc" hre kindiod by our forefather,. wbsr. ,r
p. " peace was smoked in brotheriy friend.b;n =.
"e a'nerent Nations of red people, our hear.
uni,ad ,h 0 goodness of creator for having thu,
f., ;, "o near' and hand of the red man in
IN peace only that our women and children c.,
~ 'y napplDos' and incrssse in number.. Bv nsacs
;,;.S 'n mas been improved in the pursu, of civ
s-:.N,, should therefore extend the bnnd oe
IRON tribe to tribe until peace shall be ostab
os."eon every nation of red men within IN. ro,.h
o. our voice. Brothers, when VIC call to mind lho