14 CHEROKEES. 



This summons was obeyed by all to whom it was addressed. 

 Chilly, who, having signed the treaty, was in the list of meditated 

 victims, was enabled by his light complexion to pass out with the 

 whites, and escaped. 



Out of this occurrence arose two parties among the Creek Indians. 

 One was composed of the bulk of the nation the other of the fol 

 lowers of Mclntosh, headed by Chilly. 



He speaks English fluently, and has seen much of civilized life, 

 having spent much time at Washington, transacting business with 

 the heads of Departments, in behalf of his people. He is among the 

 first men of his nation. 



18. 



KEE-SEE-LAH AND AH-SEE-HEE. 



(Painted Aug. 1843.) 



Daughters of Opoeth-le-yo-holo. The latter is commonly denomi 

 nated the Young Queen. The remaining figure on the right is a 

 half-breed and the wife of a white trader. 



CHEROKEES. 



THIS nation s territory borders on Arkansas and Missouri. They 

 are a semi-civilized people, and are more advanced in the arts and 

 agriculture than any other Indian Nation. They number about 

 twenty thousand souls. Most of them cultivate the soil with much 

 success. Their farms are cultivated by slaves, of which they own 

 great numbers. Corn is the staple production of the soil, although 

 they raise some small grain, and enough cotton for home consump 

 tion. Many of them manufacture cloth sufficient for themselves and 

 slaves. They display much taste m the formation of their patterns, 

 many of which are truly beautiful. A sample may be found among 

 the various Indian Curiositits attached to the Gallery. 



