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"Blackhawkiana"Black Hawk's Son a Media Darling |
Anecdote.---It is said, that the Indians, while they were at Old Point, conducted themselves with the greatest propriety. Old hawk's handsome son was very fond of the company of the beautiful American Squaws. He is passionately attached to music—and on one occasion, after listening with the most profound attention to the strains of the piano forte as its keys were touched by a young lady, he suddenly jumped up, and drawing a brilliant ring from his finger presented it with many compliments, to his fair companion. She declined it, with an air of great politeness; but the young Hawk was much mortified at the refusal, and still more at the idea of his having transgressed some established rule of American etiquette. These Indians return home with the most favorable impressions of the character, strength, and refinements of the Citizens of the United States.---[Richmond Enquirer.] |
Source: New York American (6/18/1833)
Another Anecdote
| Blackhawkiana. One day last week after our "red brethren" had risen from a dinner table to which they had been invited, they retired to an anti-room to seek repose. Among the gentlemen present was one who requested an introduction, for the purpose of having a religious conversation with the sons of the forest. Young Hawk, sometimes called Tommy Hawk, had just thrown himself on a sofa, when the object of the visitor was made known to him through the interpreter. He smiled, and saying, "I lazee---I lazee,"---covered his head with a blanket, and fell asleep. |
Source: Niles Weekly Register (6/29/1833)
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