Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-11

pensation." Ihe WlgWam was decorated
in q most fantastic manner, with such In
dian paraphernalia and instruments of war
fare as are used as the insignia of the Or
der. After few complimentary remarks
upon the appearance of their place of recep-
ton and meeting, the reports of the variou
Chiefs were presented and read. First the
report of the Great Chief OF Records, Jo-
siah Maris, of Delaware, was submitted,
after which the Great Incohonee. VIM. B.
| Eckert, of Pennsylvania, delivered his Lon 2
Talk, portion of which is given below as a
| specimen of the ''ways that are dark' of
| the Order:
LONG TALK-OF THE GREAT INCeHoNEE.
Great Chiefs and Representatives: The
Great Spirit has permitted us to assemble
around our Great Council fire. Let us rem
| der thanks unto Him for the prosperity
that has attended the Order during the
past great sun, and invoke His blessing up
on our efforts to advance its future welfare.
There has been a large increase in new
tribes and membership in the jurisdiction
composing the Great Council at its last ses-
sion, and many Tribes and several Great
Councils have been instituted in new hunt.
ing grounds.
The Order is assuming appointment posi-
ton, and eliciting inquiries from influential
citizens which should be fully answered
and circulated among pale faces.
Its origin is national and patriotic. It's
fundamental principles are Freedom,
Friendship and Charity. Its Ritual is
original, impressive and attractive, and is
designed to instruct and elevate those
adopted byus.
Let us extend and perpetuate our Order
it is worthy ofall our efforts 1t is pre-
eminently social and friendly-let us keepit
so.
My official term as your chief will soon
end, and the symbol of my authority be re-
turned to you. fully appreciate the honor
conferred upon me, and thank the brethren
for this evidence oftheir respect and conf
dence. / congratulate you upon the pros
porous and harmonious condition OF the Or
der, and trust the Great Spirit will guide us
in our deliberations, so that it, future ex-
tension and welfare may be promoted.
While we have cause to rej3ice In the
large accessions that have been made to our
Order, we mourn the loss Of many esteem
ed chiefs and brothers, who have been cali
ed from our hunting grounds. Let US
cherish their memories, emulate their VIZ
tues, and prepare to meet them in the
Great Wigwam above.
When the long talk was finished an cleo
ton for chiefs for the ensuing year took place
and resulted as follows:
Great Incohonee, Jas p. Rely of Virginia.
Great Senior Sycamore, Chas. s. Bets, CT
Ohio.
Great Junior Sycamore, William F.
Meacham, of Tennessee.
Great Pro lhet, PaxOp Goats, of Ohio.
Great Chief of Records, Josiah Maris, of
Delaware.
Great Keeper of Wampum, William
Benson, of Maryland.
After the election had been concluded,
and expressions of congratulation tendered
10 the newly elected, committees were ap.
pointed in the following order:-Committee
on the S. ate Of Membership; on Settlement
of Grevianc es; on Constitution and By
laws; on Records and Reports; on
Charters; on Finances; and on Judiciary.
The credentials of several who wished to
become members were presented, and
twenty OF them admitted. The following
correspondence was read aud its result
highly complimented
NASHVILLE, Sept. 10, 1S72.-Mrs. James
K. Pslk-Respected Madam: The Grand
Council of the Improved Red Men of the
United States, now in session here, have
been invited by the Grand Council of the
State of Tennessee, to visit the tomb of
the illustrious ex-President, James K. Polk,
on Wednesday evening the 18th inst, at
5 o'clock, and at the same time if agree
able to you, they desire to pay their re-
spects to you. We are most respectfully,
". T. MEACHAM,
p. WALSH,
JOSEPH e. LoIsKAU,
JOIN g. HALEY,
q. w. STAINBACK.
Committee.
To which was received the following re-
W. F. Meacham, P. Walsh and others, Com
mittee:
GENTLEMEN-It will give me much
pleasure 10 receive "The Grand Council of
the Improved Order of Red Men," on
Wednesday evening at the hour you have
designated. Very respectfully,
MRS. JAMES <. Polk.
"POLE PLACE" Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1872.
An invitation vas then given and ac-
cepted for the Great Council TO visit tie
Capitol, and then the councilman adjourned
TO meet again at 9 o'clock this morning.
They will go in body to the
Capitol at 3 O'Clock this afu r
neon, and to the Polk mansion at 5. This
evening at o'clock the Grand Banquet
will be given at the Maxwell House. The
Rock City Band has been engaged, and
will be present at the opening Of the ban
quet, discussing lively music.
e L. he oil
ing to the order will be finished by Thurs
dsy evening, but as many of them have be-
come SO captiyated with the city, il is in no
way likely that We shall lose their genial
presence for at least week.