Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

INDIAN ELOQUENCE.--Fourth of July.--Our exchange papers from every section of the Union bring us glowing accounts of the celebration of this glorious anniversary. The people of Fort Madison, Iowa, had their full share of rejoicing, and among the orators of the day, we observe the name of the far famed Indian warrior Black Hawk. The following among the toasts of the day was offered by J. G. Edwards:

Our illustrious guest, Black Hawk.--May his declining years be as calm and serene as his previous life has been boisterous, and full of warlike incidents. His attachment and present friendship to his white brethren fully entitles him to a seat at our festive board.

After the above was drunk, Black Hawk arose and made the following remarks:

Black Hawk's Speech--It has pleased the Great Spirit that I am here to-day--I have eaten with my white friends. The earth is our mother--we are now on it--with the great spirit above us--it is good. I hope we are all friends here. A few winters ago I was fighting against you--I did wrong perhaps, but that is past--it is buried--let it be forgotten.

Rock river was a beautiful country--I liked my towns, my corn fields and the home of my people--I fought for it. It is now yours--keep it as we did--it will produce you good crops.

I thank the Great Spirit that I am now friendly with my white brethren--we are here together--we have eaten together--we are friends--it is his wish and mine. For your friendship I thank you.

I was once a great warrior--I am now poor. Keokuk has been the cause of my present situation--but do not attach blame to him. I am now old I have looked upon the Mississippi since I have been a child I love the Great River. I have dwelt upon its bank from the time I was an infant. I look upon it now. I shake hands with you, and it is my wish I hope you are my friends.

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