The league of the Iroquois and other legends : from the Indian muse
The league of the Iroquois and other legends : from the Indian muse
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NOTES. 311<br />
Note 43. "Lit ivith <strong>the</strong> mighty Council-flame." Page 138.<br />
" <strong>The</strong> government <strong>of</strong> this unique republic resided wholly in councils. By councils<br />
all questions were settled, all regulations established, social, religious, military<br />
<strong>and</strong> political. <strong>The</strong> war-path, <strong>the</strong> chase, <strong>the</strong> Council-fire ;<br />
in <strong>the</strong>se was <strong>the</strong><br />
life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Iroquois</strong> <strong>and</strong> it is hard to<br />
; say to which <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> three he was most devoted."<br />
PAEKMAN'S Jesuits in America.<br />
Note 44. " Fifth shall in <strong>the</strong> Council be." Page 160.<br />
<strong>The</strong> order <strong>of</strong> precedence here adopted is that given by Lewis H. Morgan in his<br />
League <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Iroquois</strong>. This author, possessing, as he did, peculiar facilities<br />
for obtaining a correct knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iroquois</strong> history <strong>and</strong> traditions, is probably<br />
correct, though differing with both Clark <strong>and</strong> Schoolcraft.<br />
Note 45. "You as <strong>from</strong> your homes <strong>of</strong> old Page 161.<br />
From this fairer l<strong>and</strong> expel."<br />
Tradition informs us that prior to <strong>the</strong>ir occupation <strong>of</strong> central New York <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Iroquois</strong> were located upon <strong>the</strong> St. Lawrence, in Canada, <strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong>y lived in<br />
subjection to <strong>the</strong> Adiroiidacks.<br />
" After <strong>the</strong>y had multiplied in numbers <strong>and</strong> improved by experience, <strong>the</strong>y made<br />
an attempt to secure <strong>the</strong> independent possession <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> country <strong>the</strong>y occupied ;<br />
but having been, in <strong>the</strong> struggle, overpowered <strong>and</strong> vanquished by <strong>the</strong> Adirondacks,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y were compelled to retire <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> country to escape extermination."<br />
League <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Iroquois</strong>, p. 5.<br />
Note 46. "To <strong>the</strong> wigwam's mat <strong>and</strong> shade Page 160.<br />
How can he again return<br />
Taking not <strong>the</strong> little maid."<br />
" If just <strong>and</strong> truthful pictures <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indian</strong> life were drawn, in connection with<br />
<strong>the</strong> civilized population <strong>of</strong> America, it could not fail to excite a deep interest in<br />
his fate. What is wanted is to show that <strong>the</strong> <strong>Indian</strong> has a heart. That in a state<br />
<strong>of</strong> repose <strong>from</strong> wars, his bosom beats with affection <strong>and</strong> hope, <strong>and</strong> fear, precisely<br />
like o<strong>the</strong>r varieties <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> human race. That he is adhesive <strong>and</strong> reliable in<br />
his friendships. That he is true to his promises simple in his reliances <strong>and</strong> beliefs.<br />
That he is affectionate to his kindred while <strong>the</strong>y live, <strong>and</strong> mourns <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
loss in death with an undying sorrow."<br />
H. R. SCHOOLCRAFT, Vol. 5, p. 410.<br />
Note 47. " See, his cloudy garments all Page 174.<br />
Has he taken<strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> sun."<br />
" He has taken his garment <strong>from</strong> before <strong>the</strong> sun <strong>and</strong> caused it to shine with<br />
brightness upon iis."<br />
See RED JACKET'S famous speech to a missionary; Drake's Biography <strong>and</strong><br />
History, p. 98.