On the frontier settlements; semi-civilized; number about 600; greatly reduced by smallpox and whisky.
240. Kee-án-ne-kuk, the Foremost Man, called the “Prophet.” Chief of the tribe, in the attitude of prayer.
This very shrewd fellow engraved on a maple stick, in characters, a prayer which was taught him by a Methodist Missionary; and by introducing it into the hands of every one of his tribe, who are enjoined to read it over every morning and evening as service, has acquired great celebrity and respect in his tribe, as well as a good store of their worldly goods, as he manufactures them all, and gets well paid for them.
241. Ah-tón-we-tuck, the Cock Turkey; repeating his prayer from the stick in his hand, described above.
242. Ma-shée-na, the Elk’s Horns; a Sub-Chief, in the act of prayer, as above described.
243. Ke-chím-qua, the Big Bear; wampum on his neck, and red flag in his hand, the symbol of war or “blood.”
244. A'h-tee-wát-o-mee, ——; woman, with wampum and silver brooches in profusion on her neck.
245. Shee-náh-wee, ——.
