Captive Chieftain Black Hawk
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| Head and Face of
the Celebrated Indian Chief Black Hawk |
The Two Views of the Head and Face of the celebrated Indian
Chief Black Hawk, are introduced, as a memento, of the
positions, assumed by Phrenologists: A reference to the
following phrenological head will show, under the particular
numbers surrounding the head, the faculties indicated, by the
head of Black Hawk; and on reference, to his history, the mental
qualities of that Chieftain, will be found to sustain the
phrenological character, as declared from an examination of His
head.
We here quote a part of Black Hawk's Speech, at "Prairie Du
Chien" after he was taken prisoner. In this we have a summary of
his character, and very striking traits of an Indian Chief and
Conquered Warrior.
YOU have taken mc a prisoner,
with all my warriors. When I saw, that I could not beat
you, by Indian fighting, I determined to rush on you,
and fight you face to face. I fought hard but your guns
were well aimed; the bullets flew like birds in the air,
and whizzed by our ears, like the wind through the trees
in the winter. My warriors fell around me; it began to
look dismal. I saw my evil day at hand. The sun rose dim
on us in the morning, and at night it sunk in a dark
cloud, and looked like a ball of fire. That was the LAST
SUN, that 'shone on BLACK HAWK. His heart is dead, and
no longer beats quick in his bosom. He is now a prisoner
to the white men; they will do with him as they wish;
but he can stand TORTURE, and is not afraid of DEATH! He
is no coward. Black Hawk is an INDIAN.
He has done nothing, for which an Indian ought to be
ashamed. He has fought for his countrymen, the squaws,
and papooses, 'against white men, who came year after
year, to cheat them, and take away their lands. He is
satisfied; he will go to the land of spirits contented;
he has done his duty; his father will meet him there,
and commend him.
Black Hawk is a true Indian, and disdains to cry, like a
woman. He feels for his wife, his children, and his
friends; But he does not care for himself. Farewell, my
Nation! Black Hawk tried to save you, and avenge your
wrongs. He drank the blood of some of the whites. He has
been taken prisoner, and his plans are stopped; he can
do no more: He is near end; his sun is setting, and will
rise no more! FAREWELL TO BLACK HAWK.!
"I AM A MAN! AND YOU ARE ANOTHER." |
As a decided indication of self-esteem, and veneration,
displayed by Black Hawk, we have quoted the laconic address, he
made to General Jackson, the late President of the United
States, at Washington, in 1833.
Phrenology in Europe
We enquire now, what is the opinion, and decision, of
distinguished men in Great Britain, in regard to Phrenology?
'The following is the language of the Rev. Dr. Welsh, Professor
of Church History, in the University of Edinburgh, a man, among
the first of his profession, and as we have been told, by one,
personally known to the circumstances of his reputation, was
popular, as a scientific Lecturer, in this department.
I have found the greatest benefit from this science, as a
minister of the gospel. I have been led to study the evidence of
Christianity anew, in connection with phrenology, and I feel my
confidence in the truth of our holy religion increased, by this
new examination. I have examined the doctrines of our church
also, one by one, and have found the most wonderful harmony,
subsisting between them. And, in dealing with my people, in the
ordinary duties of my calling, the practical benefit I have
derived from the science of phrenology, is inestimable.
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