The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-15
INDIAN COUNCIL AT WASH
ING TON.

Os Oss On liudy idot-oe'HS "o''"S
more nor less than conference, or
stalk" lin Indian parlance) between
the Cherokee delegation, which has for
some time past been sojourning there,
ami the newly arrived delegation from
the Pottawa,omies, agreeably 10 re-
quest of the latter.
Mr.. JOHN Ross first claimed the at
tention of the assembly, as Chiet OF
the Cherokees, in speech, the prlncl-
pal drift of which was, the expression
Of the qualification which this meeting
afforded him, and the feelings OF amity
which it was calculated to engender.
lie paid the President of the United
States the compliment of saying that,
rs their great father, (the title which
they had conferred upon him.) he was
always ready to aid in efectng peace
tul understanding between the various
tribes and their white neighbors-and
that he considered it no less his duty
to witch over their interests, than over
those of the whites. He also alluded
with SOM, emotion to the brotherly
feeling which was gaining among the
red men in general, His remarks be-
ing interpreted-"Half-day," the ora
tor of the Pottawatomies, replied in
neat speech, the tenor of which, when
translated, was as follows, and in which
he alluded to a former meeting be-
.,.oo,, tho t,yN tribrc.
any brethern: The Pottawatomies
were much pleased with the dolngs OF
the last general council in the Chero'
kee nation. The advice you and 9th
er Indians, who had adopted the hab-
its and customs of the whites, gave
them, was good, and had been impress
sed on their memories. They would
not forget what you had told them OF
the Importance of at all times looking
up to the Government of the United
States, as their most reliable fi'nd.
and to It's agent as their best adviser.
which was the only certain way OF
avoillng trouble with their white
neighbors. A letter from your peo-
pie, too, repeating the same things said
in your speech, has been communlca-
ted to US through our clerk, who re-
ceved it from yours. and it had recelv-
ed much attention from the Pottawato-
mics. 1t was Immediately sent on
wampum to the Chippewas, our KIN
Gred, with a request from us, that
they would hearken to its words in
favor of peace, and earnest efforts tor
the civilization of the various tribes
This was done about the time we start
ed on our journey TO this city. When
their answer is received by our breth-
rem at home, that, and the letter, to-
gether with stalk" from US will be
sent on wampum to the Delawares,
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 fathers. the United
States agents, and also of cementlng
peace and good will among red men,
and between them and the whites.-
NV brethren, the Pottawatomle Chiefs
now here, wish me TO assure you, that
when we return, we shall strive to in
duce as many nations as possible, to
unite with US IN council next spring;
and according 10 your advice, to bring
with them their fathers, the Agents, to
consult and advise with us, as we place
great confidence in their friendship and
wisdom. The talk which you have
lust given US. is good. We all like
it,"
After some remarks Of an approba-
tory and conciiatory nature from MIR.
Ross, the Pipe Of Peace was lighted
and passed round. Mr.. Ross then
rose again. and spoke of the i'll feeling
which existed between the Pottawato-
mics and the Sioux, urging strenuous
ly that peace should be made without
delay.
"Halcday" succeeded in speech,
when he declared himself to be of the
same opinion as his brother; he said he
had himself endeavored to bring about
such state of things, and thought he
saw prospect of success. He trusted
that the difficulty would be finally ad-
iusted at the next council.
Le-Clerc, the interpreter (who is
half-breed,) then said from inquiries
which he had 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 re-
marks, If true, there would seem to be
growing disposition among the red
men, to be at peace with the whole
world. The Pawnees appear to be
the most unmanagabIe. But this tribe