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ever had, yet he could hardly do more at this time, than 

 inflict a blow for the most serious offence. Still, however, 

 he maintains a supremacy over six or seven medalled rivals, 

 in despite of the -intrigues of the traders. He does not 

 now attempt to coerce any of his people, but substitutes ad- 

 vice, and persuasion. 



By his influence and pacific councils, he has rendered the 

 Omawhaws a peaceful people, who limit their warfare to the 

 punishing of war parties, that depredate on them or their 

 possessions, and he exultingly affirms, that his hands are 

 unstained with the blood of white men. 



