The Aboriginal Races of North America

Continent

was one which justified the author in making any sacrifice of time and labor in its accomplishment, he, for many years, toiled unremittingly to accomplish this purpose; sparing neither trouble nor expense in the collection of facts and their sectional arrangement Whether he has succeeded in accordance with his hopes he does not pretend to say; leaving to the judgment of the intelligent reader the decision of the question, after a thorough and attentive perusal of the work.

The Indian has been traced through all his misfortunes, wanderings, and forced transmigrations, to his present home on the western shores of the Mississippi, where there is every prospect of his speedy absorption in the Anglo-Saxon current which is so steadily flowing toward the setting sun; and the last remnant of the race will soon in spirit, if not in words, echo the language of a poetic writer, who thus portrays the sole survivor as apostrophizing the Deity:

"Where is my home-my forest home? the proud land of my sires? Where stands the wigwam of my pride? where gleam the council fires? Where are my fathers' hallowed graves? my friends so light and free? Gone, gone, forever from my view! Great Spirit! can it be?"

AN ALPHABETICAL ENUMERATION OF

THE INDIAN TRIBES AND NATIONS, 9

BOOK I.

ORIGIN, ANTIQUITIES, MANNERS AND

CUSTOMS, &C., OF THE AMERICAN IN-

DIANS.

CHAP. I. Origin of the name Indian-Why applied

to the people found in America-Ancient authors

supposed to have referred to America in their

writings-Theopompus-Voyage of Hanno-Di-

odorus Siculus-Plato-Aristotle-Seneca, .19

CHAP. II. Modern theorists upon the first peo-

.22

pling of America,...

CHAP. III. Anecdotes and Narratives, illustra-

tive of the Manners, Customs, Traditions, and

Antiquities of the Indians,

........34

CHAP. IV. American antiquities-Few Indian

antiquities Of mounds and their contents-

Account of those in Cincinnati-In the Miami

country-Works supposed to have been built

for defences or fortifications-Some at Piqua-

Near Hamilton-Milford-Deerfield-Six miles

above Lebanon-On Paint Creek-At Marietta

-At Circleville-Then age uncertain-Works

on Licking River-Ancient excavations or wefls

near Newark-Various other works,........55

the Mohawks,..

BOOK II.

BIOGRAPHY AND HISTORY OF THE

NORTHERN OR NEW ENGLAND IN-

DIANS.

CHAP. I. Conduct of the early voyagers towards

the Indians Some account of the individuals, 67

CHAP. II. Arrival and first proceedings of the

English who settle at Plimouth-Their first

discovery of Indiana-Their first battle with

them-Samoset — Squanto- Massasoit and

others,

........75

CHAP. III. Some account of the Massachusetts

Indians-Geography of their country-Its chiefs

-Chikatanbut-Wampatuck-His war with

...106

CHAP. IV. Of the great nation of the Narragan-

setts-Geography of their country-Canonicus

-Miantunnomoh-His relations-Aids the Eng-

lish in destroying the Pequots-Sells Rhode

Island-His difficulties with the English-Vis-

its Boston-His magnanimity and independence

-His capture and death-Circumstances of his

execution-Participation of the whites therein

-Impartial view of that affair-Traditions-

Ninigret-Mexam-Cuttaquin-Ascassassotick

-Ninigret-Present condition of his descend-

ants-Pessacus-Killed by the Mohawks,...117

character-Connections

CHAP. V. Uncas-His

-Geography of the Mohegan country-Pequots

-Uncas-Visits Boston-His speech to Gov-

ernor Winthrop Specimen of the Mohegan

language-Minor chiefs,

...149

CHAP. VI. Of the Pequot nation-Geography of

their country-Sassacus, their first chief, known

to the English-War-The cause of it,.....165

CHAP. VII. Of the Praying or Christian Indians

in New England-Labors of John Eliot-Wau-

ban the first Christian sagamore-Indian laws

-Uncas protests against the attempt to convert

bis people-Ninigret refuses to receive mission-

aries The Indian Bible-Wattassa componum

..175

-Hiacoomes-Miohqsoo-Occum,......

.....

BOOK III.

CHAP. II. Life of King Philip-His real name.

The name of his wife-Makes frequent sales of

his lands-Account of them-His first treaty ai

Plimouth-Expedition to Nantucket-Events

of 1671-Begins the war of 1675-First acts of

hostility-Fights the English under Mosely-

-The great Fight at Narraganset-Flies his

country-Visits the Mohawks-III-devised

stratagem-Events of 1676-Is hunted by Cap-

tain Church-Akkompoin-His wife and son

fall into the hands of Church-Flies to Po-

kanoket-Is surprised and slain-Specimen of

the Wampanoag Language,...

....197

CHAP. III. LIVES OF PHILIP'S CHIEF CAP-

TAINS Nanuutenoo-Reasons for his aiding

Philip His former name-Meets the English

and Indians under Captain Peirse-Fights and

destroys his whole company at Pawtucket-

Surprised and taken-His magnanimity-

Speech to his captors-Is executed and his body

burnt Cassassinnamon - Catapazet- Mono-

poide-Annawon is put to death-Quinnapin

His connections and marriage-At the cap-

ture of Lancaster-Account of his wives-

Wetamoo-He is taken and shot-Tuspaquin-

His operations in Philip's war-Surrenders

himself, and is put to death-Tatoson-Captures

a garrison in Plimouth-Tyasks-Other chiefs

and incidents,...

..230

CHAP. IV. Chief women conspicuous in Philip's

war-Magnus-Her country and relations-Her

capture and death-Awashonks-Her men dis-

armed-Philip endeavors to engage her against

the English-Is finally in the power of Philip-

Reclaimed by Church-Some particulars of her

family,

...248

the

CHAP. V. A further account of chiefs conspicu-

ous in Philip's war-Pumham-Taken and slain

-His son Quaqualh-Chickon-Socononoco--

Potock-Complaint against Wildbow-Delivers

himself up-Put to death-Stone-wall-John-A

great captain-His men greatly annoy

English army in Narraganset-Kills several of

them-They burn a garrison, and kill fifteen

persons-A traffic in Indian prisoners-The

burning of Rehoboth and Providence-John's

discourse with Roger Williams-Is killed

Sagamore John-Fate of Matoonas-Put to

death on Boston Common-His son hanged for

murder-Monoco David-Andrew-James-

the-printer-Old Jethero-Sagamore-Sam -

Visited by Eliot in 1652-Anecdote-Peter Je-

thero,

..257

CHAP. VI. Friendly Indians-Captain Amos

Escapes the slaughter at Pawtucket-Com-

mands a company in the eastern war-Captain

Lightfoot-His services in Philip's war-In the

eastern war-Kettenanit-Quannapohit-Mau-

tamp-Monoco-Nepanet-Employed to treat

with the enemy-Brings letters from them-

Effects an exchange of prisoners-Peter Con-

way-Peter Ephraim,,...

...269

CHAP. VII. Of the Indians in New Hampshire

and Maine previous to their wars with the

whites-Dominions of the bashaba-Perishes in

war-Passaconaway-His dominions-His last

speech to his people-Petitions the court of

Massachusetts-Lands allotted to him-English

sends a force to disarm him-Their fears of his

enmity unfounded-They seize and ill treat his

son-He escapes-Traditions concerning him-

Wannalancet-His situation in Philip's war-

Messengers and letters sent him by the English

-He again retires into the wilderness-Mosely

destroys his village-Imprisoned for debt-Fa-

vors Christianity-A speech-Wehanownowit,

sachem of New Hampshire-Robinhood-His

sales of land in Maine-Monquine-Kennebis

-Assiminasqua-Abbigadasset-Their residen-

ces and sales of land-Melancholy fate of

Chocorua,..

BIOGRAPHY AND HISTORY OF THE NEW

ENGLAND INDIANS, CONTINUED.

CHAP. I. Wampanoag chiefs-Alexander-Events

which led to the war with Philip-Ninigret-

Death of Alexander-Sassamon,..........187 CHAP. VIII. Squando sachem of Saco-Attacks

..277

the town of Saco-Singular account of him by a

contemporary-The ill treatment of his wife a

cause of war-His humanity in restoring a cap-

tive-Madokawando-Causes of his hostility-

Assiminasqua-His speech-Speech of Tarum-

kin-Mugg-Is carried to Boston to execute a

treaty-Is Madokawando's ambassador-Re-

lease of Thomas Cobbet-Madokawando's kind-

ness to prisoners-Moxus attacks Wells and is

beaten off-Attacked the next year by the In-

dians under Madokawando and a company of

Frenchmen-Are repulsed with great loss-In-

cidents of the siege-Mons. Castiens-A further

account of Moxus-Wanungonet-Assacambuit

-Further account of Mugg-His death-Sy-

mon, Andrew, Jeoffrey, Peter, and Joseph-Ac-

count of their depredations-Life of Kankama-

gus-Treated with neglect-Flies his country-

Becomes an enemy-Surprise of Dover and

murder of Major Waldron-Masandowet-Wo-

rombo-His fort captured by Church-Kankam-

agus's wife and children taken-Hopehood-

Conspicuous in the massacre at Salmon Falls

His death-Mattahando-Megunneway,....286

CHAP. IX. Eomazcen-Treachery of the whites

towards him-Is imprisoned at Boston-Saves

the life of a female captive-Captures Saco-

Is killed-Arruhawikwabemt-His capture and

death-Egeremet-Seized at Pemmaquid-Bar-

barously murdered-Treachery of Chubb-Its

requital-Captain Tom-Surprises Hampton-

Dony-His fort captured by Colonel Church-

Events of Church's expedition -Captain Simmo

-Treats with the English at Casco-His speech

-Wattanummon-Captain Samuel-His fight

at Damaris Cove-Hegan-One of the name bar-

barously destroyed by the whites-Mogg-

Westbrook burns Nerigwok-Some account of

the Jesuit Rasle-Moulton's expedition to Ner-

igwok-Death of Mogg-Death of Father Rasle

-Notice of Moulton-Charlevoix's account of

this affair-Paugus-Bounty offered for Indian

scalps-Captain John Lovewell's first expedi-

tion-His second hunt for Indians-Falls in with

Paugus-Fights him and is slain-Incidents-

Songs composed on the event,.

.303

CHAP. X. The St. Francis Indians-Rogers's ex-

pedition against them-Philip-Sabatis-Ar-

nold's expedition-Natanis-The modern Pe-

nobscots-Aitteon-Neptune-Capt. Francis-

Susup murders an Englishman-Specimen of the

Penobscot language-Rowles-His prophecy-

Blind Will-Killed by the Mohawks-Assacam-

buit-Visits France and is knighted by the king

-Attacks and burns Haverhill-His death,.318

CHAP. XI. Destruction of Deerfield, and captiv-

ity of Reverend John Williams and family, in

325

1704,

CHAP. XII. Various incidents in the history of

the New England Indians, embracing several

important events, with a sequel to some pre-

vious memoirs,............

CHAP. 1. Preliminary observations respecting the

country of the southern Indians-Wingina, the

first Virginia chief known to the English-De-

stroys the first colony settled there-Menatonon

-Skiko-Ensenore-Second colony abandons

the country-Tobacco first carried to England

-Granganemeo-His kindnesses-His family-

His death-Powhatan-Boundaries of his coun-

try-Surprises the Payankatanks-Captain

Smith fights his people-Opekankanough takes

Smith prisoner-Takes him to Powhatan, who

condemns him to be put to death-Smith's life

saved at the intercession of Pocahontas-Inso-

lence of Powhatan increased by Newport's folly

-Smith brings him to terms-A crown sent over

to Powhatan from England-1s crowned em-

peror-Speech-Uses stratagems to kill Smith

-Is baffled in every attempt-Smith visits him

-Speeches-Pocahontas again saves Smith and

his comrades from being murdered by her father

-Tomocomo,....

.....343

CHAP. II. Reflection upon the character of Pow-

hatan-Pocahontas-She singularly entertains

Captain Smith-Disaster of a boat's crew-

Smith's attempt to surprise Powhatan frus-

trated in consequence-Pocahontas saves the

life of Wyffin-Betrayed into the hands of the

English-Japazaws-Mr. Rolfe marries Poca

hontas-Opachisco-Pocahontas visits England

-Her interview with Smith-Dies at Gravesend

-Her son-Opekankanough-Made prisoner by

Smith-Is set at liberty-Conducts the mas-

sacre of 1622-Plots the extirpation of the

English-Conducts the horrid massacre of 1644

Is taken prisoner-His conduct upon the oc-

casion-Barbarously wounded by the guard-

Last speech, and magnanimity in death-Re-

flections-Nickotawance-Totopotomoi-Joins

the English against the Rechahecrians-Is de-

feated and slain,....

CHAP. III. Of the Creek Indians-Muskogees-

Prohibit the use of ardent spirits-Their rise

and importance-Their origin-Catawbas-

Chikasaus-Cherokees-A mode of flattening

their heads-Complexion lighter than other

Indians-Seminoles-Ruins at Oakmulgee

Fields-Expedition of Soto-He kills 2000 In-

dians- Laudonniere-Gourges' expedition-

Grijalva-Moytoy made emperor of the Cher-

okees-Sir Alexander Cumming-His travels

among the Cherokees-Seven chiefs accompany

him to England-Attakullakulla-Skijagustah

-His speech to the king-His death,......363

CHAP. IV. Settlement of Carolina and Georgia

-Tomochichi receives the English-Goes to

England with General Oglethorpe-Makes a

speech to the king-His death-War with the

Spaniards-Outacitie― Malachty - Attakulla-

kulla-Indians murdered-Attakullakulla pre-

vents retaliation upon whites in his power-

Cherokee war begins-Governor Littleton's

expedition-Imprisons their Ambassadors-

They are massacred-Colonel Montgomery sent

against them-Battle near Keowee-Chero-

kees take Fort London-Siloue-Saves the

life of Colonel Byrd-Colonel Grant subdues the

Cherokees, and they make peace with the

Whites-Chlucco,

....369

CHAP. V. Moncachtape, the Yazoo-Narrative

of his adventures to the Pacific Ocean-Grand

sun, chief of the Natchez-Receives great in-

justice from the French-Concerts their de-

struction-700 French are cut off-War with

them-The Natchez destroyed in their turn-

Great-Mortar-M'Gillivray-His birth and edu-

cation-Visits New York-Troubles of his na-

tion-His death-Tame-king-Mad-dog, ...380

CHAP. VI. Weatherford-His character and

country-The corner-stone of the Creek confed-

eracy-Favors the designs of Tecumseh-Cap-

tures Fort Mimms-Dreadful massacre-Sub-

jection of the Creeks-Weatherford surrenders

himselt-His speeches-M'Intosh-Aids the

Americans-Battle of Autossee-Great slaugh-

ter of the Indians-Battle of the Horse-shoe-

bend-Late troubles in the Creek nation-

M'Intosh makes illegal sale of lands-Exe-

cuted for breaking the laws of his country-

Menawway -Tustenugge - Hawkins -Chilly

M'Intosh, son of William-Marriage of his sis-

ter-Lovett,.

...388

CHAP. VII. Creek war continued-View of the

Creek country-General Jackson ordered out

against them-Relieves Chinnaby-Shelokta-

Path-killer-Capture of Littafutche-The Tal-

lushatches destroyed by General Coffee-

Battle of Talladega-Anecdote-Massacre of

the Hallibees-Further account of Autossee

battle-Battle of Camp Defiance-Timpoochie

-Battle of Eckanakaka-Pushamata-Weath

erford-Jim Fife-Battle of Emukfau-A sec

ond battle-Fife's intrepidity-Battle of Enote-

chopko-Tohopeka-End of the Creek war-

Death of three Prophets Monohoe-M'Queen

-Colbert, alias Piomingo-His exploits-Anec-

dote-Murder of John Morris-Mushalatubee-

Fushamata-Speech of Mushalatubee and of

Pushamata to Lafayette at Washington-Pu-

shamata dies there-Hillishago visits England

Excites the Seminoles to war-A modern

Pocahontas-Hornotlimed-Massacres a boat's

crew in Apalachicola River-Is captured with

Hillishago, and banged-Neamathla-Removal

of the Florida Indians-Their wretched condi-

tion-M'Queen-Rich in lands and slaves-

Flies to Florida, and loses his effects,......394

CHAP. VIII. Grounds of the Seminole war-

Circumstances of those Indians misunderstood

-Unjustness of the war-Neamathla deposed

-Treaties-Of Moultrie Creek-Payne's Land-

ing-Council at Camp King-Is broken up by

Osceola-It is renewed, and a party agrees to

emigrate-Osceola's opposition-Is seized and

put in irons-Feigns a submission, and is re-

leased-Executes an agreement to comply with

the demands of the whites-The physical con-

dition of the Indians,..

.....410

Indians' prosumption-Barbarous treatment of

three Mickasaukies,.

..........461

CHAP. XVIII. Carrying the events of the war is

the close of the year 1836-Review of early diffi

culties The Hogtown murder-The insult to

Osceola-Micanopy-King Payne-General

Clinch's expedition-Gen. Scott attacked-

Massacre at Charlotte Harbor-Fort Micanopy

besieged-Death of officers-Lighthouse affair

-Battle of Welika-Creeks and Cherokee

affairs-Indians surprisea-Murders-Battle of

San Felasco-Col. Lane's expedition-His

melancholy death-Gov. Call in command-

Battles of the Wahoo Swamp-Gen. Jesup

resumes command-His expedition to the Wa-

hoo,....
......470

CHAP. XIX. Events of the war during the year

1837-Expedition to Ahapopka-Osuchee killed

-Jesup parleys with the chiefs-Col. Hender-

son's expedition-Battle of Lake Monroe-

Treaty of Fort Dade-Unobserved-Osceola at

Fort Mellon-Numbers of the Seminoles-

Sudden abduction of emigrants-Jesup requests

to be relieved from command-Western Indians

applied to-Gen. Hernandez's expedition-Cap-

ture of King Philip-Surprise of the Uchees→

Surrender of chiefs-Mediation of Ross-Cap-

ture of Osceola and others-View of the afiair
--Wild Cat's escape-Battle of Okechobee, 177

CHAP. XX. Embracing the events of 1838 and

1839 Battle of Wacasa Swamp-Defeat of

Lieut. Powell-Battle of Lucha Hatcha-Gen.

Jesup wounded-Death of Osceola-His char-

actor-Gen. Jesup desires to give up the war,

and allow the Indians to live in Florida-Not

allowed by the government-His talk with Tos-

kegee-Indians seized at Fort Jupiter-Gen.

Jesup leaves Florida-Death of Philip and

Jumper-Capt. Ellis's exploit-Indians surprise

Capt. Beall-Families murdered-Crews of

vessels murdered-Death of Mushalatubee-

Camp Forbes attacked-Numerous murders-

Capt. Russell and Maj. Noel killed-Capt.

Rowell defeated-Gen. Macomb takes command

in Florida-Endeavors to make a treaty-Lieut.

Hulbert killed-Reward for Indians-Massacre

at Colooshatchie-Indians surprised at Fort

Mellon-Murders on the Waculla-Blood-

hounds to be employed against the Seminoles-

Depredations continue,..

CHAP. XXI. Events of the year 1840-A train of

wagons taken-Lieut. Whedan killed-Dog

exploits Families destroyed-Defeat of Capt.

Rains-Lieut. Sanderson's defeat-Col. Riley's

exploit-Col. Green's-Col. Harney's-A com-

pany of players attacked-Cow Creek skirmish

-Indian Key destroyed-Lieut. Arthur's ex-

ploit-Eleven families destroyed-Capt. Beall's

fight-Lieut. Hanson's battle-Indian hanged-

Pacification attempted through a deputation of

Seminoles from Arkansas-It fails-Whites

taken in aiding Indians-Wild Cat's exploit-

Sad accident-Lieut. Judd ambushed-Fort

Hanson burnt-Col. Harney's voyage to the

Everglades Hangs nine Indians-The chief

Chiakika killed-Fort Walker attacked-Capt.

Davidson dies-Lieut. Sherwood's ambush, and

death of Mrs. Montgomery,.

..491

CHAP. IX. The Indians prepare for war-Affair

of Hogtown-A mail carrier killed-Sales of

the Indians' cattle and horses advertised by the

Indian agent, but none takes place-Burnings

and murders are committed-Settlement at

New River destroyed-Remarkable preserva-

tion of a Mr. Godfrey's family-Colonel War-

ren's defeat-Swamp fight-Destruction of New

Smyrna-Defeat and death of Major Dade, with

the destruction of nearly his whole, party-

Visit to his battle-ground,..

..414

CHAP. X. Of the principal chiefs and war lead-

ers of the Seminoles-Osceola-Micanopy-

Jumper-Massacre of General Thompson and

others at Fort King-Battle of the Ouithle-

coochee-Fight near Wetumka-Great distress

of the country-Action of Congress upon it-

Battle at Musquito-Many Creeks join the

Seminoles Fight on the Suanee River,....420

CHAP. XI. Congress makes an appropriation for

carrying on the war-Remarks in the Senate of

the United States on the war with the Semi-

noles-Debate in the House of Representatives

on the bill for the relief of the inhabitants of

Florida-Attack on some Creeks at Bryant's

Ferry-General Gaines's campaign in Florida-

Fights the Indians on the Ouithlecoocbee-His

conference with Osceola-Resigns his com-

mand, and leaves the country-Captain Alli-

son's skirmish-The chief Ouchee Billy killed

-Siege of Camp McLemore-Great sufferings

of its garrison-Delivered by Captain Read-

The chief Mad Wolf slain,...

CHAP. XII. Creek War-Murders and devasta-

tions begin-Eleven persons killed near Colum-

bus-Mail routes in possession of the Indians—

A steamboat attacked and men killed-Chiefs

of the war parties-Mail stages destroyed-The

town of Roanoke burnt-Colonel Lindsay's

Florida affair-Excessive dismay of the people

of Georgia-Murder of families-Fight on the

Chattahoochie-Capture of Jim Henry and Ne-

amathla-Account of the chiefs-Surrender of

the Indians,.

.....426

.....433

CHAP. XIII. History of the expatriation of the

Cherokees,.

tinued,...

..437

CHAP. XIV. Expatriation of the Cherokees, con- |

CHAP. XV. History of the Cherokees, contin-

.443

ued,...

..449

CHAP. XVI. History of the Cherokees, conclud-

ad,...

CHAP. XVII. The

..454

Seminole war resumed-

Further account of the causes of the war-Nu-

merous cases of gross imposition-Bad conduct

of government officers-A new treaty of remo- |

val urged-A deputation visits the west-Their

report Another treaty-Speeches of the chiefs

relative to a removal of the Indians-Character

-Examination of the policy of the government

sale were procured-The president angry at the

of borderera-Review of the manner treaties of

BOOK V.

..484

BIOGRAPHY AND HISTORY OF THE IRO-

QUOIS OR FIVE NATIONS, AND OTHER

NEIGHBORING TRIBES OF THE WEST.

CHAP. I. Particulars in the history of the Iro

quois or Five Nations-Extent of their domin-

ions-Antiquities and traditions-Destroy the

Eries-War with the Adirondaks-Specimen

of their language-Account of the chiefs-

Grangula-Black-kettle-His bloody wars with

the French-Adario-His singular stratagem to

unite his countrymen against the French-De-

stroys Montreal and near a thousand inhabitants

-Dies in peace with the French-Dekanisora

a renowned orator-Peiskaret-The miraculous

stories concerning him-History of the journey
of five Iroquois chiefs to England,.. .....499
CHAP II. Tamany, a famous ancient Delaware
-His history-Shikellimus--Favors the Mora-
vian Brethren-His reception of Count Zinzin-
dorf-His death-Canassatego-Visits Phila-
delphia-His speech to the Delawares-Anec-
dotes of him-Glikhikan-His speech to Half-
king-His attachment to the Christian Indians
-Meets with much trouble from Captain Pipe-
Conduct of Half-king-Of Pipe-Glikhikan per-
ishes in the massacre at Gnadenhuetten-Pa-
kanke-His history-Netawatwees-Becomes a
Christian-His speech to Pakanke-His death-
Paxnous-Tadeuskund-His history and death
-White-eyes-His transactions with the mis-
sionaries Skenando-His celebrated speech-
Curious anecdote of him-His death,......512

CHAP. III. Washington's embassy to the French

on the Ohio-Battle near Great Meadows, and

death of Jumonville-Chiefs met with by

Washington-Shingis - Monacatoocha-Half-

king-Juskakaka-White-thunder-Alliquipa

- Capt. Jacobs-Hendrick-His history-Cu-

rious anecdote of Logan-Cresap's war-Bat-

tle of Point Pleasant-Logan's famous speech

-Cornstalk-His history-Red-hawk-Ellinip-
sico-The barbarous murder of these three-
Melancholy death of Logan-Pontiac-A re-
nowned warrior-Colonel Roger's account of
him-His policy-Fall of Michilimakinak-Me-
nehwelina-Siege of Detroit-Pontiac's strata-
gem to surprise it-Is discovered-Official ac-
count of the affair at Bloody Bridge-Pontiac
abandons the siege-Becomes the friend of the
English-Is assassinated,......
..530

mous speech to a missionary-His interview
with Colonel Snelling-British invade his coun
try-Resolves to repel them-His speech upon
the event-Governor Clinton's account of him
-Witchcraft affair-Complains of encroach-
ments-One of his people put to death for being
a witch-He defends the executioner-His in-
terview with Lafayette-Council at Canandai-
gua-Farmers-brother-Red-jacket visits Phil-
adelphia-His speech to the governor of Penn-
sylvania-Speech of Agwelondong was, or Good
peter-Narrative of his capture during the rev.
olutionary war-Farmers-brother, or Honaya-
wus-Visits Philadelphia-Peter-jaquette-
Visits France-Account of his death-Memo-
rable speech of Farmers-brother-His letter to
the secretary of war-Notice of several other
Seneca chiefs-Koyingquatah, or Young-king-

Juskakaka, or Little-billy-Achiout, or Half-

town-Kiandogewa, or Big-tree-Gyantwaia,

or Corn-plant-Address of the three latter to

President Washington-Grant of land to Big-

tree-His visit to Philadelphia, and death-

Further account of Corn-plant-His own ac-

count of himself-Interesting events in his life

-His sous,.
.....593

CHAP. VII. Tecumseh-His great exertions to
prevent the whites from overrunning his coun-
try-His expedition on Hacker's Creek-Co
operation of his brother, the Prophet-Rise of
the difficulties between Tecumseh and Gover-
nor Harrison-Speech of the former in a coun-
cil at Vincennes-Fearful occurrence in that
council-Winnemak-Tecumseh visited by
Governor Harrison at his camp-Determination
of war the result of the interview on both sides

-Characteristic anecdote of the chief-Deter-

mines, in the event of war, to prevent barbar-

ities Battle of Tippecanoe-Battle of the

Thames, and death of Tecumseh-Description

of his person-Important events in his life-

Pukeesheno, father of Tecumseh-His death—

Battle of Magaugo-Specimen of the Shawanee

language-Particular account of Ellskwatawa,

or the Prophet-Account of Round-head-Cap-

ture and massacre of General Winchester's

army at the River Raisin-Myeerah, or the

Crane, commonly called Walk-in-the-Water-

Black-bird-Wawnahton Black-thunder

CHAP. IV. Capt. Pipe-Situation of affairs on

the frontiers at the period of the revolution-

Sad condition of the Moravian Indians at this

period-Half-king engages to take them to Can-

ada-His speech to them-They remonstrate-

Half-king inclines not to molest them, but Capt.

Pipe's counsel prevails, and they are seized-

Pipe's conduct thereupon-Missionaries taken

to Detroit and examined-Pipe goes to accuse

them-Changes his conduct towards them, and

they are acquitted-Remarkable deliverance-

Captain White-eyes opposes the conduct of

Pipe-His speech to his people-Colonel Broad-

head's expedition-Brutal massacre of a chief-

Gelelemend-Buokongahelas - Reproves the

murder of Major Trueman and others-In the

battle of Presq'Isle-His death-His intre-

pidity-Further particulars of Captain Pipe-

His famous speech-Expedition and defeat of

Colonel Crawford, who is burnt at the stake-

Chiktommo-King-crane - -Little-turtle-De-
feats General St. Clair's army-Incidents in that
affair-Little-turtle's opinion of General Wayne
-Visits Philadelphia-His interview with C.
F. Volney-Anecdotes-Blue-jacket-Defeated
by Gen. Wayne in the battle of Presq'Isle,..554

CHAP. V. Life of Thayandaneca, called by the

whites Brant-His education-Visits England

-Commissioned there-His sister a companion

to Sir Wm. Johnson-His letter to the Oneidas

-Affair with Herkimer at Unadilla-Cuts off

Herkimer and 200 men at Oriskana-Anecdote

of Herkimer-Burns Springfield-Horrid affair

of Wyoming-Incidents-Destroys Cherry Val-

ley-Barbarities of the tories-Sullivan's dep-

redations among the Five Nations-Brant de-

feated by the Americans at Newtown-De-

struction of Minisink, and slaughter of 100 peo-

ple-Destruction of Harpersfield-Brant's letter

to M'Causland-Marriage of his daughter-Her

usband killed-Brant becomes the friend of

peace-Visits Philadelphia-His marriage-

Lands granted him by the king-His death-His

son John-Traits of character-One of his sons

killed by him, in an attempt to kill his father-

Account of Brant's arrival in England-Some
account of his children,......

CHAP. VI. Facts in the history of the Seneca APPENDIX,..........................

.577

Ongpatonga,
...616

CHAP. VIII. Black-hawk's war-Historical ac-

count of the tribes engaged in it-Treaty be-

tween them-Murders among the Sioux and

Chippewas-Red-bird-Black-hawk - Indians

insulted-Their country sold without their con

sent-This occasions the war,.............637

CHAP. IX. March of Major Stillman-Kills
some of Black-hawk's men-Stillman's defeat
-Menomonies join the whites-Settlement de-
stroyed-Captivity of two young women-Con-
gress orders out troops-Indians cut off by Gen-
eral Dodge-Snider's defeat-Stevenson's de-

feat-Defeat of Major Dement-Battle of the

Ouisconsin-Battle of the 2d of August, and end

of the war,.....
.....644

CHAP. X. History of the chiefs under Black-

hawk-Neapope-Surrender of Black-hawk-

Wabokieskie-Indians at Washington,.....654

CHAP. XI. Observations on the causes of the

war-Indians visit the Atlantic States,.....661

CHAP. XII. From the time Black-hawk was set

at liberty in his own country, in 1833, to his

death, on October 3d, 1838, with other mor-

tant matters connected with the Indians in the