Mr. Crane afterward regretted the course he had taken, saying, "he
supposed by shaking hands with them, they would regard it as signifying
his approval of what they had said."
CHAPTER XVI.
Tecumseh and Indian confederation--Aid given by Elskawata--Doings at the
Prophet's Town--Great Indian Council at the West--Red Jacket's claim for
precedence of the Senecas--His adherence to the United States--Hostilities
encouraged by British Agents--Warriors gathered at Prophet's Town--Visited
by Gen. Harrison at the head of his troops--Hostilities disclaimed--
Surprised by a sudden attack--Indians defeated--War proclaimed against
England--Indians take sides--Unfavorable commencement--Different successes
--Part taken by Red Jacket.
Sixteen years had intervened since the treaty of peace, concluded with the
Indians at Greenville, by General Wayne in 1795. During this time friendly
relations had been maintained with the various Indian tribes, who were in
correspondence with the United States. This period had not closed,
however, ere the ambitious designs of an active and influential chief,
began to wear the appearance of open hostility.
The possession of rare mental endowments, together with physical
qualifications, that were the means of extending his renown, as an
intrepid brave, far beyond the boundaries of his own tribe, rendered the
name of Tecumseh, a rallying word for the dusky warriors, even among the
remote wilds visited by the Indian.
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