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Story October 20, 1837

Canton Herald

Canton, Madison County, Mississippi

What is this article about?

A deputation of Sioux, Sacs, and Fox Indians traveled near Louisville, KY, to Washington for negotiations on land cessions westward. The observer admires their noble appearance but pities their reduced circumstances from dispossession, viewing government's propositions as liberal.

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We lately passed a Deputation of the Sioux, Sacs and Fox Indians, near Louisville, Ky on their way to Washington City. The object of their journey was to enter into some negotiations with Government relative to the cession westward of their several tribes. The appearance and conduct of these Indians we could not but admire; while at the same time recurring to the present condition of their people, we were compelled also to view them with feelings of deep commiseration. In their gait, their stature, their concise and expressive mode of conversation, their graceful and classic costume, and in their superior dignity of demeanor, we easily recognized the true "Lords of the Forest," and regarded them as personifications of ideal majesty. And that these men, the descendants of the Kings and Princes, who once held undisputed sway over our extensive country, should now be compelled to travel hundreds of miles to beg a scanty pittance from those who have unjustly deprived them of their possessions, is indeed a melancholy reflection. Yet, under existing circumstances all must see the necessity of their speedy removal; and their only alternative is to make the best possible arrangement with government for the amelioration of their future condition. From the following extract it will be seen that the propositions of the government are liberal and likely to be well received.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Journey

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune Fortune Reversal

What keywords are associated?

Sioux Indians Sacs And Fox Indian Deputation Land Cession Government Negotiation Indian Removal

What entities or persons were involved?

Sioux Sacs And Fox Indians

Where did it happen?

Near Louisville, Ky; On Way To Washington City

Story Details

Key Persons

Sioux Sacs And Fox Indians

Location

Near Louisville, Ky; On Way To Washington City

Event Date

Lately

Story Details

A deputation of Sioux, Sacs, and Fox Indians travels to Washington to negotiate land cessions with the government. The observer admires their dignified appearance as 'Lords of the Forest' but feels commiseration for their dispossessed condition, reflecting on their fall from power and the necessity of removal with liberal government propositions.

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