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Sitting Bull The Greatest

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Parent Issue
Day
25
Month
August
Year
1876
Copyright
Public Domain
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Gen. Jas. S. Brisbin, now with Terry as Major oí tho Second cavalry, lias been interviewííil Cü the Indian question. In answer to the qtícsticm, " Are there any noble Indiana, such Ss we read about in the bcoks ?" tho General answered: "Yes, plenty of them, and greater chiafs now living on the plains than ever were Powhttan, "Jbogan, Red Jacket, or Tecnmseh. Sitting Rail, as a warrior, is a greater Inclian than has ever appeared in America. The late campaigng on the Yellowstone show that he is equal to the best generáis in managing battles. A few years ago he was a blanket Indian, without innuence or wealth, and by bis own energy he has raised himself to the head of the most powerful Indian tribe on the plains, and is the acknowledged leader ofall tho hostilities. Eed Cloud will compare favorably with any chief that, has ever lived, and Spotted ïail is not i'ar behind him in ability. 1 re.meinber Washakie, Ohief of the Shoshones, who, if he had been bom white instead of red, would have been a leader of the people in any State - a Governor or a Senator. In personal appearance this Ohief Btrongly resembles the Father of his Country, as painted by Peale - tall, straight, white-haired and digniñed- he is the personifleation of a noble red man. I have had him to diñe at my house, and never entertained a more agreeable old man. He will not eat till he has washed, dressed his hair, and pared his nails. He is polite to ladies, and chüdren are his delight, going to hiui instinctively as to a friend. It is almost impossible to disturb his repose, while his plaeid replies in council -would do credit to the most dignified Senator. He has great abilities, and treats every question presen ted to him with such comprehensive knowledge as to astonish white men. He is brave as Julius Cajsar, and in every sense a savage statesman, orator, warrior. "

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Michigan Argus