I was not mistaken, if I could judge by the responses made at the close of each sentence, as it was interpreted.

The whole address was evidently well received, and responded to in a friendly manner, by the ruling chief, a tall, majestic, and graceful person named Shingabawossin, or the Image Stone, and by all who spoke except the Count.

He made use of some intemperate, or ill-timed expressions, which were not interpreted, but which brought out a strong rebuke from Mr.Johnston, who, being familiar with the Indian language, gave vent in their tongue to his quick and high-toned feelings of propriety on the occasion.

Colonel Brady then made some remarks to the chiefs, dictated by the position he occupied as being about to take post, permanently, in their country.

He referred to the treaty of purchase made at these falls two years before by Governor Cass.