Peace Principles Exemplified in the Early History of Pennsylvania
Peace Principles Exemplified in the Early History of Pennsylvania
Samuel Macpherson Janney
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Amono^ the assembled chiefs there is one who holds a conspicuous rank : the great Sachem Tarn- Peace Principles Exemplified. 57 inend, one of Nature's noblemen, revered for his wisdom and beloved for his "-oodness. Turning to the river, a barge is seen approach- ing, bearing at its mast-head the broad pennant of the governor. The oars are plied with measured strokes, and near the helm sits William Penn, at- tended by his council. Among them are Mark- ham, his secretary. Holme, surveyor-general,... Sim- cox, Haigue, Taylor and Pearson. On the river bank, waiting with others t(\ join them, is Lacy Cock, the hospitable Swede, whose dwelling is near the treaty ground. They pause when they approach the council fire. Taminend puts on his chaplet, surmounted by a small horn, the emblem of kingly power ; and then, through an interpreter, he announces to "William Penn that the nations are ready to hear him. Being thus called upon he begins his speech. ^' The Great Spirit, " he says, " who made me and you, who rules the heavens and the earth, and who knows the innermost thoughts of men, knows that I and my friends have a hearty desire to live in peace and friendship with you, and to serve you to the utmost of our power.
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