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February 2, 1830
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The funeral of Red Jacket, a celebrated Indian warrior, took place on the 21st ultimo near Buffalo. Indian warriors delivered emotional speeches at the grave, evoking tears from the audience with native eloquence. Pagans conducted this part, indifferent to subsequent religious services, before the body was buried.
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The funeral of Red Jacket, a celebrated Indian Warrior, took place on the 21st ultimo. The Buffalo Republican says several Indian warriors addressed the spectators at the grave, and that, judging from the trickling tears and occasional bursts of feeling from the audience, it was plain that the orators were dwelling upon scenes dear to many, and touching the hearts of their hearers in their unextinguished strains of native eloquence. This part of the ceremony was conducted by the Pagans, who seemed indifferent to all the religious services which followed. The body of this 'last of the chiefs' was then deposited in the earth, 'And they left him alone in his glory.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Red Jacket Funeral
Indian Warrior
Native Eloquence
Pagan Ceremony
Chief Burial
What entities or persons were involved?
Red Jacket
Story Details
Key Persons
Red Jacket
Event Date
21st Ultimo
Story Details
Funeral ceremony of Red Jacket featuring emotional speeches by Indian warriors, pagan conduct, followed by religious services and burial.