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The character of the indian is by no means that to be accepted or a pattern in
The character of the indian is by no means that to be accepted or a pattern in
all particulars. The days of such indians of [[???]] has gone. As few among the
all particulars. The days of such indians of Mr. Cooper portrayal has gone. As few among the
old men of the Ojibway race are noble minded [["Mad we ossin."?]], the Chief Speaker of  
old men of the Ojibway race are noble minded "Mad weossin", the Chief Speaker of  
the Lac du Flambeau band is a man mostly of native. He is in though earnest and
the Lac du Flambeau band is a man worthy of notice. He is in thought earnest and
a devout man after the indian fashion. His whole thought seems to be the good of
a devout man after the indian fashion. His whole thought seems to be the good of
his fellows.  What his early history may have been we have no means of knowing. Inter-
his fellows.  What his early history may have been we have no means of knowing. Inter-
course with the white man and the forming through the white man's country is very apt
course with the white man and the jorneying through the white man's country is very apt
to educate the indian, and set him to thinking, the result of which is usually beneficial
to educate the indian, and set him to thinking, the result of which is usually beneficial
and he is usually convinced that the long cherished theory "that the white men are few and  
and he is usually convinced that the long cherished theory "that the white men are few and  
scattered and that the indian can prevail over him." is dissipated and the [[Red traitor?]]
scattered and that the indian can prevail over him." is dissipated and the Red brother
realizes that his fine hope is a dream.
realizes that his fond hope is a dream.


The cruelty of an indian arises from several causes. first it would seem to
The cruelty of an indian arises from several causes. first it would seem to
be the national instinct of the animal to torment the captive. all animals manifest
be the natural instinct of the animal to torment the captive. all animals manifest
this frequently. a cat will cuff and toss the helpless frightened mouse. before she
this frequently. a cat will cuff and toss the helpless frightened mouse. before she
finally kills it, and the like spirit dominates the indian. and again all indians covet
finally kills it, and the like spirit dominates the indian. and again all indians covet
the esteem of their fellows for bravery and it is considered brave to witness and inflict
the esteem of their fellows for bravery and it is considered brave to witness and inflict
the keenest torture upon an enemy. (But if this the [[?]] are the [[inventive?]] of the most
the keenest torture upon an enemy. (But in this the women are the inventors of the most
sublime methods of torture to a captive.) The acts of torture inflicted upon an enemy are  
sublime methods of torture to a captive.) The acts of torture inflicted upon an enemy are  
the subject of boast and laudation in the council lodge and about the fire, and  
the subject of boast and laudation in the council lodge and about the fire, and  
each indian is therefore anxious to out do his neighbor in feats of bravery. In former times
each indian is therefore anxious to out do his neighbor in feats of bravery. In former times
when the war path was open, opportunity existed for deeds of valor, and at the council
when the war path was open, opportunity existed for deeds of valor, and at the council
fires exploits were narrated that had more or less bravery in them. Now! all that the  
fires exploits were narrated that had more or less bravery in them. Now: all that the  
Braves can find to relate is possibly his [[intreague?]]] with his neighbors wife or daughter
Brave can find to relate is possibly his intreague with his neighbors wife or daughter
or as one Brave did recount the fact that he once carried a dead man on his shoulder.
or as one Brave did recount the fact that he once carried a dead man on his shoulder.
The life of the indian from the cradle to the grave is unrestrained, a father rarely if ever
The life of the indian from the cradle to the grave is unrestrained, a father rarely if ever
corrects his son or child, and the son never disobeys because he is never forbidden
corrects his son or child, and the son never disobeys because he is never forbidden
or commanded. Their life  is that of an arthropod animal. When young his
or commanded. Their life  is that of an anthropod animal. When young his
wants are supplied when old enough he is free to do as he may choose so far as  
wants are supplied when old enough he is free to do as he may choose so far as  
any restraint is concerned. Public opinion and scorn or ridicule will hold a man in check
any restraint is concerned. Public opinion and scorn or ridicule will hold a man in check

Latest revision as of 01:53, 22 June 2021

26 The character of the indian is by no means that to be accepted or a pattern in all particulars. The days of such indians of Mr. Cooper portrayal has gone. As few among the old men of the Ojibway race are noble minded "Mad weossin", the Chief Speaker of the Lac du Flambeau band is a man worthy of notice. He is in thought earnest and a devout man after the indian fashion. His whole thought seems to be the good of his fellows. What his early history may have been we have no means of knowing. Inter- course with the white man and the jorneying through the white man's country is very apt to educate the indian, and set him to thinking, the result of which is usually beneficial and he is usually convinced that the long cherished theory "that the white men are few and scattered and that the indian can prevail over him." is dissipated and the Red brother realizes that his fond hope is a dream.

The cruelty of an indian arises from several causes. first it would seem to be the natural instinct of the animal to torment the captive. all animals manifest this frequently. a cat will cuff and toss the helpless frightened mouse. before she finally kills it, and the like spirit dominates the indian. and again all indians covet the esteem of their fellows for bravery and it is considered brave to witness and inflict the keenest torture upon an enemy. (But in this the women are the inventors of the most sublime methods of torture to a captive.) The acts of torture inflicted upon an enemy are the subject of boast and laudation in the council lodge and about the fire, and each indian is therefore anxious to out do his neighbor in feats of bravery. In former times when the war path was open, opportunity existed for deeds of valor, and at the council fires exploits were narrated that had more or less bravery in them. Now: all that the Brave can find to relate is possibly his intreague with his neighbors wife or daughter or as one Brave did recount the fact that he once carried a dead man on his shoulder. The life of the indian from the cradle to the grave is unrestrained, a father rarely if ever corrects his son or child, and the son never disobeys because he is never forbidden or commanded. Their life is that of an anthropod animal. When young his wants are supplied when old enough he is free to do as he may choose so far as any restraint is concerned. Public opinion and scorn or ridicule will hold a man in check

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