The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-11-14
indian conci, at washington.

on Friday last--being nothing more nor
less than conference, or talk I'm Indian
parIance) between the Cherokee delega.
ton whichhas for some time past been SO.
journiny there, and the newly arrived
delegation from the Potiawatonies, agree.
ably to request Of the latter.
Mr.. John Ross first claimed the atten.
tion Of the Assembly, as Chief Of the
CLcrokees. in a speech, The principal
drift Of which was, the expression Of the
qualification which this meeting afforded
him, and the feelings Of amily which
it was calculated TO engender. lie paid
tho President Of the United States the
compliment of saying that, as their great
father, {tbe title which they had confer
red upon him J lie was always ready to aid
in e6ecting a peaceful und rstanding be,
tween the various tribes and their white
neighbors--and tlat he considered it no
less his duty 10 watch over Interests, than
over Il ose Of the whites. lie also alluje
ing which was gaining among the red men
ii general. His remarks beirg interpre.
ted-'Half day. the orator Of the Potta.
watornies, replied in neat speech, the
iernor Of which, when translated. was as
follows, and in which he alluded to fol'
mer meeting between the two tribes:
MY brethren. The Pottawatomie were
much pleased with the doings of the last
general council in the Cherokee nation
The advice you and other Indians, who
had adopted the habits and customs Of the
whites, gave them, was good, and had
been impressed on their memories. They
" wJuld not forget what you had told them
of the importance of at all times ling
up 10 the Government OF the United States,
as their most reliable friend, and TO its
agent as their best adviser, whichwas the
only certain !way TO avoid trouble with
their white neIghbors. A letter from
your people, too, repeating tho ssme
things said in your speech, has been COM
municated TO us through our clerk, who
received il from yours, and it had receiv'
ed much attention from the Pottawato.
mics. 1t was Immediately sent on wan.
pun to the Chippewas, our kindred, with
a request from us, that they would heark,
en- TO its word. in favor Of peace, & earn
est efforts for the civilization Of the vari>
Gus tribes. This was done about the time
we started on our journey to this city,
When their answer is received by cur
brethren at home, that, and the letter
together with talk from us will be sent
on wampum to the Delawarcs; and when
we again meet in the spring in council
we hope to be able to bring answers from
both of these tribes, TO tell you that your
letter has had the effect Of teaching us
the importance OF looking up to our faith.
ers, the United States Agents, anu also
of cementing peace and good will an ong
red men, and between them and the
whites. My brethren, the Pottawatomie
Chiefs now here, wish me TO assure you,
that when we return, we shall strive to
induce as many nations as possible, to
unite with US in council next spring; and
according to your advice, to bring with
them their fathers, the Agents, to consult
and advise with us, as we place great con-
fdence in their friendship and WISDOM
The talk which you have just given us is
good. We all like il.
After some remarks of an approbatory
and conciliatory nature from Mr.. Ross,
the ipe of Peace was lighted and passed
round. Mr.. Ross then rose again, and
spoke Of the i'll feeling which existed be-
tween the Pottawatomies and the Sioux,
urging s,reniou sly. that peace should be
made without delay.
Halliday succeeded iu speech, when
he declared himself TO be of the same
opinion as his brother; he said he had
himself endeavored TO bring about such
a state Of things, and thought he saw
prospect Of success. He trusted that the
WcuIu uG dt thc
next Council.
lie Clerc, the Interpreter (who is half
breed } then said from inquiries which he
made upon the subject, among the Sioux,
he was satisfied the great body of them
desired TO bury the Ratchet. From the
tenor Of his remarks, il true, there would
seem 10 be growing disposition among
the red men, 10 be at peace with the
whole world The Pawnees appear TO be
the most unmanagable. But this tribe
has been remarkable for the ferocity of
its character, from time immemorial-
even had not Messrs. Murray, Cooper and
c..hers, informed us Of the same thing, in
their various works Of fancy.
The Calumet being again passed ronnd,
Mr.. Ross addressed the assemblage upon
the beneficial effects of annual general
Councils, and the good tendency it had