The subject-matter of the letter was laid before them, and all the advantages of civilization and education duly set forth--the benefits which would arise to their nation, if even a small portion of the younger members could be well taught by the whites, and then return to their tribe, to instruct them in the learning, the arts, manufactures, and habits of civilized life.
To each paragraph, as it was uttered to them, they responded with a unanimous "Humph!" (Good!) When their Father's address was ended, _Day-kau-ray_, the oldest and most venerable among the chiefs, rose and spoke as follows: "Father,--The Great Spirit made the white man and the Indian.

He did not make them alike.

He gave the white man a heart to love peace, and the arts of a quiet life.

He taught him to live in towns, to build houses, to make books, to learn all things that would make him happy and prosperous in the way of life appointed him.

To the red man the Great Spirit gave a different character.