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and that he had the money with him, all ready to be paid, whenever they might say the word. But the scheme turned out a miserable failure. The nation staid away. Not more than 25 or 30 persons showed themselves, and these were all Emigrants; and more Georgians among them than Indians. There was no note attempted to be taken; and the few stragglers looked ashamed of one another & of the whole affair, & slunk away in silence.

      Returning from this baffled attempt at a sham Council, Major Currey's way to the agency led him of necessity close by the Regular Council Ground at Red Clay. He could not, of course, repress his curiosity to see what was going on. He found an assembly of strikeout about a thousand, men, women, & children; but all orderly and circumspect. The proceedings of the Delegation were all read & explained to the people unreservedly & in the open air. Currey was an attentive observer & listener; but he spoke to no one, and no one spoke to him: a studied silence was preserved, because the Indians did not regard him as one with whom they could, with propriety & safety, communicate. The proceedings having been thoroughly laid before the