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in his manner, which amply compensates for refined politeness: -- he remains in an upright position and shakes you cordially by the hand, which never fails in impressing you with the idea of sincerity, and that his action was the impulse of feeling. In civilized society, a bow, no matter how low or graceful it may be, produces no such an idea; because it is not to be considered as a mark of good feeling, but of good breeding. A son of the forest, not understanding, or, if understanding, detesting all alluring & fascinating tricks of art, salutes you with bluntness, but dignity, natural, -- not assumed: he shakes you rudely by the hand; but the manner shows warmth of feeling and true cordiality.

There is one prominent tract in Cherokee manners, which is said to be characteristic of other Indian tribes, that most people commend, but do not practice, -- speaking one at a time.

This is a rule of politeness inculcated by nature; and, although it is not taught either by french or buckskin dancing masters, at least by example, I cannot refrain from holding it up as a custom worthy of imitation by the most refined