Alexandria Gazette

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 drank by Lt. Edwards

Our Illustrious Guest. Black Hawk,—May his declining years be as serene as his previous life has been tempestuous and full of exciting incidents In his attachment and present friendship to his white brethren may ever the hand that has so often raised the tomahawk, be lifted to a seat at our festal board.

After the above was drank. Black Hawk arose and made the following remarks

Black Hawk's Speech.

It has pleased the Great Spirit that I am here today—I have eaten with my white friends The enthusiasm most, we are now one—we with the Great Spirit above us as judge I hope we are all friends here. A few winters ago, I was fighting against you—it wrong or right, but this is past—it is buried—it is forgotten Rock river was a beautiful country—I liked my town, as my friends, and the game of our property. I fought for it. I now very—seat as well—it will or due you gwot crons I thank the Great Spirit that I am now friendly with my white brethren—we are together—we have eaten together—we are friends—is his wish and mine—or sou friendship thank you.

I was once a great warrior—I am now poor Keokuk has been the cause of my presents 'natjon—but do not attach! me to him. I am now old. I have looked upon the Mississippi—ine I have been a wild. I love the Great Rvr. I have dwelt upon its banks from the jue I ws i infant, I look upon it now, I—hk. hards with you, ondis my wsh !h you are my friends—Baltimore Chron. trip