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Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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In April 1806, the governor of Indiana Territory learned that Delaware Indians, influenced by a prophet claiming orders from the Great Spirit, burned several tribe members including their great chief for drinking liquor or keeping bad medicines, and planned more executions. He intends to send a pacifying message.
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"The governor has just been officially informed that the Delaware Indians have burnt several individuals of their nation, and condemned several others to undergo the same fate. A prophet, it seems, appeared among them, who told them that he had seen the Great Spirit, who commanded him to tell the Indians that it was his will they should destroy all those who drink spirituous liquors, or keep bad medicines about them. In consequence of these orders from above, they began by burning the great chief of the nation himself, and are continuing the pious work with as much devotion as the council of conscience felt when they condemned to the flames John Huss and Jerome of Prague. The governor is about sending a special message to pacify them".
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Vincennes, Indiana Territory
Event Date
April 15th, 1806
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several individuals burnt, including the great chief; several others condemned to the same fate
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A prophet appeared among the Delaware Indians, claiming the Great Spirit commanded them to destroy those who drink spirituous liquors or keep bad medicines. They began by burning the great chief and continued the acts. The governor plans to send a special message to pacify them.