The New York herald., 1850-06-25

THE DIFFICULTY BETWEEN THE SIOUX AND CHIP

knowing the interest that Will be felt abroad, as
well as by our own citizens at home, to learn the
result Of the council between the Sioux and Chip
pewas, we have concluded to issue an extra, re-
suming the proceedings where we left of in our
sSs Sioux appeared at the Fort, about IL o'clock
on Tuesday, decked out in The most characteristic
manner, and numbering about 900. Some were
mounted on horses; and as they galloped over the
piain, shouting and yelling terrilcally, sight was
presented which was really picturesque and beauti-
full
There was much excitement exhibited among
the comparatively few Chippewas on the arrival OF
their old enemies, which arose in a great measure
from the consciousness of their superiority in num-
bers, and also from their mutual instructive enmy
Alter some delay, caused by the time necessarily
occupied in posting sentinels, arranging preim-
naries, &C., &c, depulation OF both SIDES al,
vanced tow ards each other, meeting hall way; ana
he ceremony of shaking hands was got through
with, evidently, however, without much cordlallty
bon gout; for while their hands were clasped
they eyed each other in a suspicious manner, and
tried TO force a smile. but il terminated In mutual
grin of hate.
The chiefs and head men were then nvi-
ted into the presence OF the governor and large
concourse of our male and female citizens. The
chiefs of both parties having seated themselves
ptsa-pis to each other, the governor proceeded to
address them as follows, through interpreters. The
governors speech lasted some length of time, he
laborng under great disadvantage in being OBJ
liged 10 wait between each sentence till the two
inte rpretdtions were made:-
CHIPPEWA DAKOTA AND HEAD
We have been called together to see if an arrange
ment be effected TO forget the past occurrences
and atfairs-to bury the hatchet Of war forever,
and sustain permanent enduring, and beneficial
peace. | am now in hopes that some arrangement
may be effected, which may protect your helpless
women and children from the assaults OF the iona
hawk, which they are certainly at the present time
much in danger Of. The whites now live as friends
among you, and occupy space OF ground all around
you the Mississippi, St CTolx, and Lake Supe-
rior; and they now, though not as formerly, can
aud witness your warfare by the reeking scalps
introduced in their midst. The whites all tired
of this ne well as disgusted. Our great Father, is
also sick of il. and has resolved to endure it
longer. As the Great Spirit has placed the Great
Father to preside over you, if he endured this
state OF thing any longer, the Great Spirit would
cease 10 smile on him. To many of you. no doubt,
this may seem a harsh course; and many OF you
doubtless suppose Our Great Father wants your
lands. This Is not He does not desire TO in
teriere with your happiness or your land--f he
did, he would come with arms and men TO take 1t
by force. You are all aware that his agents here
have been sometimes neglectful, but you are also
aware OF the trouble and expense 10 which he has
gone to prevent the free use OF spirtuous liquors
among you. 1t is well known that its free
would sweep you away like sheep, and the whites
would have your lands without any effort.
You certainly must all be aware OF the extensive
power of your Great Father. His people reach
from the rising TO the setting Of the sun. He has
thousands of villages, each one as large as both
your united numbers. And his people do not all
sojourn on land. There are thousands who follow
the sea, making long voyages of half years du-
ration, and six moons to return. All you see OF
the " hites now is very small. They afar OIL
The whites are proud be the children of so great
a father, because he is not only powerful, but
good. He feels as kind heart for his red chill
dren his white, and knowing that both are equal
ly his children, il dstesses him to and hear of
these constant wars If he not so, he would
permit them to go on, destroying each other, which
would eventually place your lands in his hands
He regards both Sioux and Chippewas with like
feel tIP ha black m N m
der his care, and is equally bound to protect them
al. mention these facts merely and simply that all
a. understand before we come TO business, and TO
you thatthe Great Father has the powerto en-
force any treaty that may be has been made. /
that former treaties have not been respected;
but there is wrong on both sides. The Great Father
has sent agents TO gather information of your mu-
tusl wrongs. lie thinks, as well as myself, that
the old difficulties might be settled, and a new
state OF things entered into. lie could en-
force adjustment Of these difficulties; but he
prefers that you should do il annie ably amongst
yourselves. You all entertain the opinion that
you natural enemies, aud cannot, therefore,
live in peace. This is error. Two great
uons once supposed the same thing; they were
continually ct war, continually quarrelling.-
Il allude 10 the Freach and English But they
are now at peace, and as firm friends as nations
generally can be- Il is for you to hear and appre-
ciate this truth. The whites have been once like
you but having turned their attention TO other
things, happiness and prosperity followed them.
Your all aware of the uncertain system OF your
your own friends. Three-fourbs of the scalps
taken are of women and children who perfectly
harmless, and would not hurt you if they could.
Among the whites man who would take fe-
male life, would be looked upon less than n
dog. The Great Father does not allow Il among
them, and he certainly will not allow the red chil-
dren TO do such things; and he has determined to
put a stop TO il. The treaty Of 1913 has been
made and if you do not abide by that a new one
must be made, and by that you must abide.
should be pleased, as well as others here to let our
Great Father know permanent peace has been
effected. | know there many sore and bleed
ing hearts here; but all must be forgotten and for
given by new agreement. |, therefore, recon-
mend that you appoint limited number az your
mutual friends, TO make such resolutions and take
such action as may be satisfactory; but you are not
bound TO receive their counscs or adopt what they
have agreed upon, unless il suits your IDEAS
The Indians on both sides then chose their men I;
the Chippewss appointing Mr. Warren, Mr. y.
Beauleu, Rev. Mr.. Gear, and Capt Todd To nego-
tate for Them and the Sioux selecting Nh Forbes,
Mr.. O. Faribaut, Capt. Monroe and A. Fanbault,
az their representatives.
Bad-Hail. the principal orator on the part ef the
Sioux in a lengthy and animated speech, denounced
this demand fUr Indemnity, and gave the Chippewas
TO understand that his people would not grant a
dollar. After considerable talk, the council ad-
journed ul five o'clock y. Nj.
Bad Hail, OF the Sioux, then shook hlnls with
Gov. Ramsey, saying that he never knew com
cl To terminate In day, and u being late IN The
day, he asked leave to adjourn for consideration.
His proposition being acceded 10 by the Chippcwas,
an adjournment ordered.
Some ~ the American ladies' having seated
themselves in the council, the Sioux rose
and left the tent in very ungallant manner
az thought but they afterwards stated the rea-
20 have been the termination OF the talk, but
come of them said that they did not counsel with
women, and consequently left. Hole-n-the- Day
reques ed that the ladies might remain and cheer
has tribe, which gallantTy was Acknowledged by
msny of the ladies in a substantial manner.
Wednt sday morning the Two tribes again met in
council. II was announced that the agents ap.
pointed the day Previous had not been able 10 agree
upoR any plan of settlement proposition was
submitted by Holc-in.the Day, which was read by
his fFfend, MIR. Warren, stating that the Chippewas
felt compel He'd to demand of the Sioux twentv-nin,
thousand dollars, indemnity for the APPLE
River massacre. The, however, is not their uti-
matum.
Upon the assemhlage Ia council al i've o'clock, II
was agreed that armistice should exist between
the two tribes until the question involved could be
submitted 10 the authorities az Washington. The
council was then ADJOURNED siae die.
The following chiefs of the Chippewas were