The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-09


Dissatisfaction among the Iniians in regard to the
Fsnd-du-iac Treaty. Iadian Council Proceedings at
if-Spscimens Of Indion Ora,sry, &c. &c.
On the day OF arrival here, while visiting the
Indian lodges, learned that council had been held
the day before at the Office Of the sub agent in which
certain Of the Indians had taken ground with the
traders and portion Of the half in their oppo-
ston to the treaty recently concluded at
and had manifested intention endeavor to defeat
its confirmation by the government. of the United
States.
Much excitement prevailed among the Indians where
ever We went. They gathered In sma,,
squalls at every convenient. place and by the middle
Of the afternoon quite large number had assembled
the old fort green swsrd in front Of the house
William Warren the half breed. Their faces all wore
the marks Of much Several speeches were made,
but, for want Of interpreter they lost to
However the of the speakers and the attention
of the hearers in themselves sufficient to satisfy
locker on that taat no small mat engrossed their
attention. 1t was understood they were dissatisfied
with the government officers, for holding q council
the subject of the treaty But the conference resulted
hold another council the folio wing day. give them
opportan correct to the errors of the former
Early Monday 23d instant, heard that the
superintendent had complied, and that council of ali
the bands was TO b1 held at noon.
Before the time Of assembling, Indians
in from all points Of Madeline Island, and evneng
much in the approaching business of The day
They seldom stand In groups bur on this occasion,
unsasiuess sfscted their squsnmity degree that
prevented them from conforming strictly their usual
customs. Regard for stiOn posture lost sight
Of STANDING sitting or lying fiat on ths ground seemed
alike matter OF Indifference that they could but
freely converse and fewer in proportion
lying down than usual
the Council room "a large one connected With the sub
agents oce) aud seated themselves i'll parallel ssmm,-
at the end farthsst from the Each entering
selected his place the floor and do wn soms
drawn up under his chin Against the wall along both
sides Of the room Is bench tut not Indian on
u until every seat on the floor was occupied. Their
first attention. after being seated to have their
pipes properly supplied with kiune hin mix that DONE
they commenced smoking gcreuslyi and, with appa-
rent awaited the movements Of the Supern
tendent. Mean while, The house was surrounded with
Indian women and children; every window being crowd
cd with hes DIS looking ward.
Quite . large number of spectators of another sort,
had also assembled, and politely invited to occupy
places ut the head Of the ROOM the tabls Among
them Gen r. j. Roberts, Hon. j. Bacon, Messrs.
Compean, Williams Watson, Barbsau, and others of
Michigan Col. Lhild, of Wisconsin; DR.. w. Lee, OF
Kennedy aud HILL OF New York. Woman we're also
there, in the persons of the esmabe lady Of Dr. Lee;
crsfe halt breed of education refinement and intelli-
gence, and Mrs. Col. Taylor, managing owner Of our
steamer
As interpreter half breed of Tire Ke-wa ws-na band
Of the Of Tanner, had been selected His voice
stentorian which quality essential for Indian
Methodist Mission It Anse he appeared to have bet
knowledge Of the English than the Chippewa Ian
guags We assured however, by whom We
understand to be competent judge that he inter
essentially but not literally he usually sunk the
nsDsnt where any used which may account for the
dissatisfaction Of one OF tae speakers with his perform
anoe.
II is proper to remark before giving the speeches that
each speaker after ut.rpg sentence, rests until thu
interpreter renders it in the language OF the party
whom 1t Is addressed he then uters another sentence
which is in like msuner translated and so The ef
feet of these interruptions is greatly to curb
speaker and suDdue his ervor; but the other
hand, it induces condensation and scntentousnese;
full loss of the fret, when In print but
to the of the hearer, not so entirely agreeable An
other advantage arising from this mode Of procedure, s
q y.ry important one TO uuscientiac reporters
Mr.. Richmond, the superintendent, accompanied by
MIR Hays, the sub agent was pupctusl in meeting the
council; ana seating II behind table, with the
sub agent at his sde and the interpreter standing
the end, in businesske manner, he proceeded fol!
lows
hope you and your families we'll Your great father
has EFT here you Enow to ay you your annuity
The goods all here, and so is the money 1t will take
days to prepare the list when Is done
the payment Will begin am told you have something
to say Say on-Iny ears are open to my red chill
dren "
After the delivery Of this address one Of the warriors
seated immediately in front of the table arose. and
with him six Others who seated three each
side Of him. Adjusting his blanket to free his
right he stepped ward and very heartily shook
the hand of the superintendent then, in turn ana
with grace, presented his hand in like manner to
the sub. agent and the several gentlemen seated
either side OF The officers each Of the other six
through the Formally with the officers and then
with the spectators them that three Of their
number took the hand of each Of the persons their prn
cpal had taken The Old WARRIOR whose sme, from
disabilities explained in former letters could be
learned then stepped back few PAGES surrounded by
his retinue standing AMI raising his figure to posi-
ton which showed him to BE- practced speaker with
great fuency and energy, much dignity of manner
abundance Of geetare, proceeded
"My Father-I shake hands With you, and through
you with my Great Fat her. and also, with his white
children here and through them with all his white chill
Dr. INV MAJ
"My Father-The Great Spirit has been kind to US
he has made cool weather for this summer we have
had pleasant journey here
My Fsther-We are told some Of your red children
desire to undo what has been done.
My Father-What has been done, let It stand. The
Father and his white children. Why should they not
have fair price? Your red children do not rant
break the treaty. Few very few, are satisfied;
and they deceived by bad mem and these few
nothing to the nation. My Father the treaty good
Que; do not want 1t changed. Lstit go Great
Father as it Is. My Father have no more to say"
He then with his suite took the they had before
occupied During the delivery Of this speech applause
frequent and energetic, by large numbers in = deep
guttera voice, sxcsimipg uhnh, expression of air.
nation not very pleasant 10 our ears, but evidently
cheer ing the orator In Its simple sigofcs ton Of
'yes,n Is fully equal to the hear hear" with which
member Of Pail ament Is prevented IRON being Leard
and infinitely superior to the sautation cur stump
| speakers Qensrnlly when ter &C