1858.
FIFTH GRAND SUN COUNCIL.
The council fire was kindled in the hunting grounds of Newport, on the 12th of Buck Moon, G. S. 5618, all Great Chiefs being present.
Representatives were present from Tribes Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 6.
Past Sachems were present from Kentucky Tribe, No. 4, and Delaware, No. 7, but without credentials as representatives, and they were refused admission, whereupon they gave notice of an appeal to the G. C. U. S.
Great Sachem John Hughes, in his long talk, stated that the Order was in good condition and that efforts were being made to establish Tribes in Frankfort and Lexington. He complimented the Louisville brethren for their zeal. Among his rulings was one that a paleface being admitted under lawful age, by mistake, should remain a member of the Tribe which had adopted him.
Reports of the G. C. of R. and G. K. of W. showed the Great Council to be in debt to the Great Keeper of Wampum for 7 fathoms 1 foot and 9 inches.
The election for Great Chiefs for the ensuing Grand Sun resulted as follows:
| John B. Davies | M. W. Great Sachem |
| A. C. Harig | M. W. Great Senior Sagamore |
| Jacob Schenk | M. W. Great Junior Sagamore |
| C. Rice | M. W. Great Prophet |
| Jas. N. Tyrack | M. W. Great Chief of Records |
| A. J. Francis | M. W. Great Keeper of Wampum |
Bros. Ruhl, Harig and Tyrack were elected Great Representatives to the G. C. U. S., and were instructed that if they desired to attend that Grand Body at their own expense they would be furnished with credentials.
After passing an order to borrow 50 fathoms from Tecumseh Tribe, No. 6, the Great Council fire was quenched, to be rekindled in the hunting grounds of Louisville, on the 12th of Cold Moon, G. S. 5619.