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65 let them be tried with your law. will you give up your men that shot our women and children. and let them be tried by your law. no. says Canbyu. our men that killd your squaws and children did it in war. Jack. So did my men when the settlers was killd it was in time of war. Meacham -- it is getting late I think we had better quit for the day. May be in our next council we will be able to come to terms. Schouchin -- I have my doubts. if you peace commissioners have not got the power to do any thing for us Muckluxs Indian s] I can not see what good you can do. towards makeing peace. But we will see next council. we will reach terms sure. I do not like to see so many Soldiers they are not here for any good purpose. I know it I feel it I see it. Thomas -- Brother Schouchin dont get scared the soldiers will not hurt you dont be afraid. Schouchin oh no, I aint scared or afraid. do not let that worry you Thomas Canby. when you are ready for our next council let us know. they all parted after a good hand shake all round some of the Indians going with the Commissioners rest to their camp