The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-05
a Drama,is Indian COUNCIL a. s.. Louis.


IA Dramatic Indian Council at St. Louis
The st. Louis Democrat publishes an in
teresting account of q grand talk at the
Everett House in that city, between delega-
tions of ten tribes of northern Texas In
dams, now on their way to Washington.
During the interview, Satanic and Big
Tree, who have for year past been in the
penitentiary for murder, were suddenly adj
mitted to the room, and in the presence OF
their relatives and friends. The account
says: 800,
AS the agent ceased speaking, the crowd
Of whites was opened, and Big Tree, fol-
lowed by Satanic, entered the circle. There
was fine dramatic effect in the proceeding,
and for moment everything was as silent
as death, as the two chieftains stepped for
ward with all the grace and confidence Of
well-trained actors. Big Tree was arrayed
in red blanket, striped calico shirt, and
moccasins. His face was clean and of a
bright yellow hue, oval in shape, and rather
prepossessing. His black eyes glistened
with pleasure, land radiant smile was upon
his countenance, which bore the impress of
youth and ardor. 7,d
Satanic, the hero Of the hour, was diff
ferent looking man. His dress was similar,
except that his blanket was blue, He APP
peared to be man in the very prime Of life,
with well-formed head, broad but not
high forehead, a strong jaw, brilliant black
eyes, and shade darker than that of Big
Tree. He had every appearance of man
of great daring and strength of will, and
and seemed to weigh about one hundred
and sixty pounds. As he stepped forward
10 front OF Big Tree all eyes were turned
upon him, but the Indians did not open
their lips. With ~.
THE GRACE OF AN ATHLETE
he advanced near the centre of the circle,
his eyes first resting upon the members Of
his own tribe in front of him, then, turning
TO the right, holding the back Of his right
hand in front Of his left check, he looked
long and earnestly upon the row of Co
manches and Arapahoes. For the space
of minute he stood uttering the loug-
drawn exclamation of ioy-A-d-h!
Then the Kiowas buried their faces in
their hands and wept in silence. The big
tears streamed through their fingers, and
they found it impossible to master their emo
tons, but no exclamation of pain or pleas
ure escaped from them. Satanta's sister,
young and Notwithstanding married
woman, smiled through her tears andgazed
with childish delight upon her brother.
After he had scanned every face and re-
cognized an old friend of the different tribes,
the chief spoke to them in Comanche, and
Mr.. Jones interpreted his remarks. ~
When Satanta concluded there followed
a scene not easily described. Big Tree
clasped Captain Alvord in his arms and
squeezed him like bear. Satanic shook
hands with the whites, and then passed
around and shook the hand Of each of The
Indian men, taking no notice Of five or six
squaws sitting By themselves on the south
side. When he came to the men Of his own
tribe he embraced each of them, kissing
them on the cheek, while the tears stream
ed from their eyes. He shed no tears HIM
self, however, although his feelings were
deeply moved. His sister threw her arms
about his neck, and kissed him many times.
When he came to Ten Bears he placed his
hands fondly on the old mans face, and
uttered words that brought the moisture
into the veterans eyes. Big Tree had three
brothers present These and all the men
! of his tribe he embraced, and pointing to
the Son of the Sun and two others, said to
one of the whites: at ar
"MY BROTHER! MY BRoTffERn
The pale faces who witnessed these de-
monstrations of affection ON the part of the
red men of the forest were deeply inn
pressed. Their ideas of Indian stoicsm,
as derived from Fenimore Cooper and other
romance writer's, were dissipated, and they
saw that the Indian has heart as well as
| bis white brother.