| 单词 | calumet |
| 例句 | Pontiac rejoined, that he wished all his warriors to enjoy the fragrance of the friendly calumet. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z The drinking of mat� among the gauchos, and among all Argentines for that matter, is like the smoking of the calumet among North American Indians. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z He carried in his hand a calumet, ornamented with feathers. Travels in the Interior of North America, Part I, (Being Chapters I-XV of the London Edition, 1843) Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume XXII 2012-02-08T03:00:17.410Z In full dress, the men of consideration wear a hawk's feather or calumet feather, worked with porcupine-quills, and fastened to the top of the head, from which it falls back. Oregon and Eldorado or, Romance of the Rivers 2012-02-07T03:00:09.010Z In this plate, the group of Indians on the left is intended to represent a party of Konza Indians approaching to perform the calumet dance in the Oto village. Villages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Caddoan Tribes West of the Mississippi 2011-11-02T02:00:10.087Z On the first of May, Pontiac came to the gate with forty men of the Ottawa tribe, and asked permission to enter and dance the calumet dance, before the officers of the garrison. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z The men of the Sault assembled in due form, lighted the fire for him, gave him the calumet to smoke, and went through all the ceremonies save one, which most unfortunately was forgotten. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z He thanked Onontio for bringing back the calumet of peace, and congratulated him that he had not dug up the hatchet that had so often been red with the blood of his countrymen. Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z If we cannot live and smoke the calumet of peace together, we must have separate hunting grounds. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z In the centre of the semi-circle was erected a flag-staff, on which was waving a white flag, and to which also was tied the calumet, both expressive of their friendly feelings towards us. Villages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Caddoan Tribes West of the Mississippi 2011-11-02T02:00:10.087Z The tribes of the west, of late bristling in defiance, and hot for fight, had craved forgiveness, and proffered the calumet. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z He sighed deeply when the hour struck that usually led him to his beloved, opened his cigar-case, and smoked what, if he had used a pipe, might have been termed the calumet of sorrow. Daisy Burns (Volume 1) 2011-05-20T02:00:34.097Z It now remains for me to speak of the calumet, than which there is nothing among them more mysterious or more esteemed. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z O yes, you will run the long knives through their bodies, and then smoke the calumet! The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z If anything supplied tobacco for the calumet of the ex parte peace which he had made with his son, it was this theatrical part. Titan: A Romance v. 1 (of 2) 2011-03-25T02:00:11.007Z At a meeting of the chiefs and warriors, Pontiac offered the calumet and belt of peace, and professed his concurrence with the chiefs of Ouatanon in the friendly sentiments which they expressed towards the English. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z On the banks of Lake Peoria Indians appeared, who, desirous to obtain axes and firearms, offered the calumet of peace, and agreed to an alliance. The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 2011-03-23T02:00:23.527Z Joliet, ready either for peace or war, put Marquette forward with his feathered peace calumet upraised, while the rest stood to arms, ready to fire on the first volley of the savages. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z She came here to-night to sit upon the graves of the great hunters and warriors who slept here with their calumets and tomahawks beside them, long before the long knives came among us. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z Hands were shaken between the officers and chiefs; the friendly calumet was passed round; and the council at length inaugurated. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z From hand to hand passed a great red-stone calumet or pipe. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z Without solving the question they smoked the calumet, offering up the fumes as incense while they fervently prayed that the tyrannies of life should never again force them to draw swords against each other. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z In vain I showed the calumet, and made gestures to explain that we had not come as enemies. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z He smokes the calumet with the chiefs, while his own followers are burning down the houses of their nation. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z "Light another cigar, and sit down here beside me,—I don't dislike smoke, and it may, perchance, be a peace calumet between us; and let us talk, if possible, reasonably and calmly." The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z Then with a magnificently sweeping gesture he held the calumet aloft and began to speak. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z The calumet was smoked, the hatchet was buried, and everlasting friendship was sworn between the old inhabitants and the new. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z After smoking the calumet, they went by invitation to visit the Great Sachem of all Illinois, at a near village. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z The calumet had been smoked time after time, and hostage after hostage had been exchanged, yet there was no peace and security for the white man. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z Whatever impression this made, none present gave any sign, and the emptying of the ashes of the sacred calumet by White Wolf's pipe-bearer brought the council to an end. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois And then he swept his arm and the feather-fluttering calumet abroad as he described the boundless extent of the hunting grounds over which it had used to roam. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z He describes it by the name of the calumet of peace, and his words are these, Book I., chap. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts The word calumet is due to Father Marquette, and his description of this interesting Indian pipe and its uses among the Indians over two hundred years ago is best given in his own words: Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z On May 1 Pontiac and forty chiefs and warriors entered the fort, and danced the calumet, a peace dance, for the pleasure of their officers. Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women They seated themselves with us in a circle, and the head chief's calumet was passed around without any man refusing to smoke. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Belts of wampum were exchanged, and the calumet of peace was passed forthwith between the followers and colleagues of De Callières and the painted chiefs of a dozen tribes. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France However, every nation adorns their calumet as they think fit, according to their own genius, and the birds they have in their country. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts Advancing boldly, with his calumet of peace fastened to the prow of his canoe, he was received in a friendly manner. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z By Indian law they ought to be killed for having intended to shed blood in a calumet council. Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women As soon as our leader entered the circle, he produced the calumet, or pipe of peace. The History of Sandford and Merton Both parties smoked the calumet and protested friendship. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 Although I am still in my forties, few of those with whom I smoked the calumet of peace round the camp fire at a great pow-wow in the wigwam of the excellent Savages, alas! remain. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 There is a calumet for peace and one for war, distinguished only by the color of the feathers with which they are adorned, red being the sign of war. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z Gravely he took tobacco out of a pouch at his waist and filled the bowl of the calumet. Shaman Their hands were stretched before them, their muskets hung empty from their shoulders, their bowstrings were loosened; the calumet was in their hands. The Road to Frontenac In the evening, these Indians entertained their visitors with the calumet and dog-dance; and with another dance, in which some of the men struck a post, and related their war exploits. Travels in North America, From Modern Writers With Remarks and Observations; Exhibiting a Connected View of the Geography and Present State of that Quarter of the Globe As one of the chiefs passed the calumet to the others, he pointed to a spot in the horizon. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora The famous calumet dance is performed only on important occasions—to strengthen peace, for a war assembly, at public rejoicings, and in honor of important personages or invited strangers. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z Wolf Paw came through the crowd, holding up in both hands a calumet, a sacred pipe. Shaman They took the calumet; they called the Onondagas into their great lodge; and in the sleep of the white man’s fire-water they chained them. The Road to Frontenac Weapons of war are adorned with emblems, and also pipes, or calumets, but not the every-day weapons used in hunting. The Indian To-day The Past and Future of the First American Ten of them—doubtless the chiefs—gravely seated round a fire which produced more smoke than flame, were passing from hand to hand the calumet or pipe of council. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Two chiefs, carrying calumets, or tobacco-pipes, elaborately trimmed with various feathers, advanced very slowly and in silence, lifting their calumets as if offering them for the sun to smoke. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z They had all smoked the calumet, making that agreement sacred. Shaman The two first, each bearing a calumet, took him by the arms and marched him to a cabin in the village; here he was to remain until his fate was made known to him. The Adventures of Daniel Boone: the Kentucky rifleman The calumet was smoked, presents mutually exchanged, and a treaty of amity concluded. A New Guide for Emigrants to the West Their way of receiving strangers is by the pipe, or calumet of peace. The Surprising Adventures of Bampfylde Moore Carew King of the Beggars; containing his Life, a Dictionary of the Cant Language, and many Entertaining Particulars of that Extraordinary Man They were received by the Great Sachem and two old chiefs, all naked and with their calumet turned to the sun. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z But if White Bear really loved her, could he not have broken that rule—even if he had smoked the calumet with Star Arrow—at least once? Shaman The Ponca chief dispatched a herald, with the calumet, but he was immediately shot; a second herald experienced the same treatment. Heroes and Hunters of the West Comprising Sketches and Adventures of Boone, Kenton, Brady, Logan, Whetzel, Fleehart, Hughes, Johnson, &c. The calumet, or large stone pipe, is often found in Indian graves. A New Guide for Emigrants to the West The calumet, or, as it is called, “the peace-pipe,” is indeed, as I have before said, great medicine. History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians The cherries completed this regal bill of fare, and the "calumet of peace" was associated with a cup of coffee. Adventures of a Young Naturalist "Bring the calumet and let us smoke together." Shaman The chieftain’s daughter, a young maiden of much personal beauty, then appeared before the stern foe, dressed with exquisite taste, and bearing the calumet. Heroes and Hunters of the West Comprising Sketches and Adventures of Boone, Kenton, Brady, Logan, Whetzel, Fleehart, Hughes, Johnson, &c. Let this be to you a sign: Make you calumets of pipe-stone, pledge you peace and love divine, By the smoking of this signet. Indian Legends of Minnesota It represented an Indian family with lodge and canoe, encamped; a single white man visiting them, and receiving from them the calumet of peace. The History of Minnesota and Tales of the Frontier He also met them standing with a naked retinue at his door, and the calumet was again smoked. Heroes of the Middle West The French Pierre closed his eyes wearily, his fingertips still resting on the calumet that lay across his chest. Shaman With injured dignity he asked if his followers were not to be allowed to enjoy the smoke of the calumet. Four American Indians King Philip, Pontiac, Tecumseh, Osceola It was due to the presence of one of these so-called "calumets" in Marquette's frail canoe that made possible his peaceful descent of the Mississippi River on his voyage of discovery. Indian Story and Song from North America Notwithstanding, she would not be pacified until I had bestowed upon her a gold and turquoise ring of best English workmanship, as an olive-branch and calumet of peace. Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. The Illinois never ate new fruits or bathed at the beginning of summer, without first dancing the calumet. Heroes of the Middle West The French A short time later White Bear was back at Pierre's side with the feather-bedecked calumet and a lit candle protected by a glass chimney. Shaman There they smoked the calumet with the English and exchanged presents and promises of kindness and friendship. Four American Indians King Philip, Pontiac, Tecumseh, Osceola The "calumet" ceremony has, therefore, an historic interest for us, apart from its revelation of the religious beliefs and social ideals of the Indian. Indian Story and Song from North America The calumet is also elaborately carved and ornamented; and the painting and tattooing of their bodies sometimes presents well-executed and highly descriptive pictures and hieroglyphics. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) The names of nations fought, the prisoners taken, and all the trophies brought home were paraded by means of the calumet. Heroes of the Middle West The French He put the calumet to his lips and pulled the hot smoke into his mouth. Shaman The Indians left with promises to come again to smoke the calumet with the English when all their chiefs should assemble after the winter's hunt. Four American Indians King Philip, Pontiac, Tecumseh, Osceola The party bringing the "calumets" was called "the father," while those receiving them were "the children." Indian Story and Song from North America After a parley, however, the Indians presented the calumet of peace, and entertained the strangers at a great feast. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) The chief presented the dancer with a fine fur robe when he ended; and, taking the calumet from his hand, gave it to an old man in the circle. Heroes of the Middle West The French "Someone must take the calumet and smoke it." Shaman La Salle at once stopped the flotilla and sent one canoe ahead, the Frenchmen in it presenting the calumet of peace. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Here the ground had been specially prepared, and a wildcat skin spread upon it for the reception of the "calumets." Indian Story and Song from North America The calumet is then solemnly smoked, and the burial of a war hatchet for each party and for each ally concludes the treaty. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) Blazing pine knots stuck in the ground helped to show this maddened whirl, the very opposite of the peaceful, floating calumet dance. Heroes of the Middle West The French "Do not the spirits tell you to smoke the calumet?" Shaman Another canoe was sent, with four Indians, who bore the calumet; but they met with the same hostile reception. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Over this skin, which had its symbolic meaning, the bearers waved the "calumets," imitating the movements of the eagle, sweeping lower and lower, rising and circling again, and then dropping lightly upon its nest. Indian Story and Song from North America The Indians spread their simple stores of dainties before the strangers, smoked with them the calumet of peace, and entertained them with songs and dances. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) "I want all my young men," urged Pontiac, "to enjoy the fragrance of the friendly calumet." Heroes of the Middle West The French At the end of it all, I lay in the lean-to and I heard a voice say that if someone would smoke the calumet there would be peace. Shaman He held out to them the calumet, or pipe of peace, the Indian signal of friendship, and easily induced the chiefs to go with him to the camp of the whites. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The song is one of those sung to accompany the movements of the "calumets" as they are thus lowered to rest. Indian Story and Song from North America But the dance of the calumet is esteemed the finest; this is used at the reception of strangers whom they mean to honor, or of ambassadors to them on public occasions. A Treatise on the Art of Dancing The visitors were then seated in the wigwam, and the pipe, or calumet, offered them to smoke, all the Indians crowding around and saying: Calumet. Heroes of the Middle West The French But it was his being a Sauk that chained him so irrevocably to Victoire—the afternoon he smoked the calumet with Star Arrow—the Turtle calling on him to be guardian of this land. Shaman While the boatmen prepared for a defence, Father Marquette presented his calumet and addressed them in Huron, to which they gave no answer, but made signals to them to land, and accept some food. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 During the "calumet" ceremony among the Pawnees, if a child cried and would not be comforted, its parents were permitted to appeal to the "calumets" for help. Indian Story and Song from North America The chief of this party, distinguished by his gorgeous dress, stood up in his boat, and, waving the plumed calumet, sung, in a very plaintive but agreeable tone, some Indian ode of welcome. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago This attractive creature sent the Indian crier around, beating a drum of deer hide stretched over a pot, to proclaim the calumet dance in honor of the explorers. Heroes of the Middle West The French If White Bear had been here he would have smoked the calumet. Shaman The chief, however, overruled this advice, and, sending for Father Marquette and M. Joliet, invited them to attend a dance of the calumet, which he afterwards presented to them as a sign of peace. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 It was to the priestly bearer of this particular "calumet" that the parents appealed. Indian Story and Song from North America In the terror and tumult of the moment the calumet had not been seen. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago Then they began to beckon, and when the party drew to land, they made it clear that they had themselves been frightened until they saw the Blackrobe holding the calumet. Heroes of the Middle West The French It was the will Auguste had fought against until Pierre had finally persuaded him to smoke the calumet; the will giving the château and the land to Auguste. Shaman This was the paddle fish, or spoonbill sturgeon. 128-17 This was in about 41° latitude. 130-18 The calumet was a pipe that usually consisted of a bowl of red stone and a long reed stem. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 The following choral was sung immediately after the "calumets" had been ceremonially taken from their resting-place, with movements that simulated the eagle rising from its nest. Indian Story and Song from North America Each one held the calumet of peace in his hand. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago In their turmoil they had not at first seen the calumet; but two chiefs came directly out to bring the strangers ashore. Heroes of the Middle West The French That wonderful story he had heard from Owl Carver about Eagle Feather and the calumet—he wanted to tell Eagle Feather he had done well. Shaman Father Marquette in vain presented his calumet of peace. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 The bearers then faced the people, seated on the ground against the wall of the lodge, and with slow rhythmic steps104 moved around the circle, waving the "calumets" over the heads of the multitude. Indian Story and Song from North America When within arrow-shot of the shore, he stopped, still presenting the calumet, which all the tribes seemed to recognize and respect. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago Pontiac wanted his braves to smoke the calumet with his English father. Heroes of the Middle West The French He faced her, smiling tentatively, and held up a beautiful calumet, its red pipestone bowl gleaming in the sunset, its polished hickory stem as long as a man's arm. Shaman The zoologist carried a meerschaum; the guides smoked out of Indian calumets of the celebrated steatite, or red claystone. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire As the "calumets" passed slowly by, the people took up the choral, until at last the great lodge resounded with its majestic cadences. Indian Story and Song from North America They held a council, presented the calumet, smoked the pipe of fraternity, made speeches which were but poorly understood, and exchanged presents. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago The rest, eighteen on each side, should descend to the bottom of the barranca, meet among the houses, and, having smoked the calumet, arrange the terms of the exchange. The Scalp Hunters "I am called Wave," said the man holding the calumet. Shaman But Marquette held aloft the symbol of peace, the ornamented calumet, and the hearts of the savages were melted, as the pious father believed, by the touch of God. Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States Once, at the close of this song, an old Indian turned to me and said, "The 'calumets' are of God." Indian Story and Song from North America He then sent one canoe forward, with four Frenchmen, to present the calumet of peace. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago At length the oldest of the council rose, re-lit the calumet, and, after taken a whiff from the tube, handed it to the Indian seated on his left. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse Please," Wave pleaded, "is there not a man here wise and strong enough to smoke the calumet and save the lives of his people? Shaman They tendered the calumet—a symbol well understood by every Indian—and were received as allies and brethren. Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States The words of this choral refer to the blessing of peace given to "the fathers" in ancient days, and now brought by the symbolic "calumets" to "the children." Indian Story and Song from North America La Salle then sent another canoe, with four Indians, bearing the calumet. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago The great calumet was brought forward and lit by the fire; it was passed around the circle, from mouth to mouth—each savage satisfying himself with a single draw from its tube. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse The smoke of the calumet of peace always ascended, and the war cry never as yet has been heard in its streets. Old Mackinaw The Fortress of the Lakes and its Surroundings We smoked the calumet, and after pausing a short time, he shrewdly asked me what I would do with the children after they were taught what I wished them to know. The Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North America and Frequent Excursions Among the North-West American Indians, In the Years 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823. The fan-shaped pendant of one of these "calumets" was made of the feathers of the golden eagle. Indian Story and Song from North America Just before night, one of the chiefs silently returned to Father Hennepin his peace calumet. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago Bust of President Grant, facing the right; under it, a calumet of peace and a branch of laurel. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 "One moment," gently interrupted the cosmopolitan here, "and let me refill my calumet." The Confidence-Man We smoked the calumet as a token of friendship; and a plentiful supply of buffaloe tongues was prepared for supper. The Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North America and Frequent Excursions Among the North-West American Indians, In the Years 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823. Then the bearers took up the "calumets" and moved with slow rhythmic steps toward the crying child, singing as they went and swaying the sacred symbols to the measure of this song. Indian Story and Song from North America La Salle presented the calumet of peace, and fraternal relations were immediately established. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago General Washington in uniform and bareheaded, standing, facing the left, has just given the calumet of peace to an Indian chief, who is smoking it. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 The master of the family and his two sons reclined on buffalo robes, smoking their stone pipes or calumets in silence. The Dog Crusoe and his Master We will bury the hatchet, and smoke the calumet of peace, and the sound of the war-whoop shall no more be heard in the land—waugh!” The Big Otter The two Indians sat like statues of bronze, smoking their calumets in silence, while Gaspard and Prince rose and went to the window. Ungava Lieutenant Tonti, holding high above his head, as a flag of truce, the gorgeously decorated calumet of peace, accompanied by Father Membré in his long, flowing black robe, boldly moved forward toward the Iroquois encampment. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago Others lay at length on the ground or squatted thereon, placidly smoking their calumets, or the little iron pipes which formed part of the heads of their tomahawks, or tending the steaks and kettles. Twice Bought The hunter paused, but the Indian remained silently smoking his long stone-headed pipe, or calumet, with a countenance so grave and expressionless, that no idea of his sentiments could be gathered from it. The Pioneers The Arrapahoes followed the example of the Apaches; and a hundred warriors, all mounted and equipped, joined us to go and see their fathers, the Shoshones, and smoke with them the calumet of eternal peace. Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet This pipe was the famous calumet, which we have seen to be so efficacious in the case of Joliet and Marquette. French Pathfinders in North America The chiefs interposed to save those who were under the sacred protection of the calumet. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago Under its branches the tribes are wont to meet to smoke the calumet of peace, and to arrange their disputes.” A True Hero A Story of the Days of William Penn Mr Ross, who knew his story, respected the old man’s feelings, and for a short time said and did nothing; then he filled the calumet and gave it to him. Winter Adventures of Three Boys When, on the contrary, the calumet passes untouched, the murderer’s life alone can satisfy the tribe. Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet Then, to their intense relief, four chiefs advanced deliberately, holding aloft two calumets, or peace-pipes. French Pathfinders in North America They declined smoking the peace calumet, and were by no means cordial in their reception of the strangers. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago “No fitter spot could have been chosen,” observed Penn. “We hope, too, that they will ever be ready to smoke with us the calumet of peace.” A True Hero A Story of the Days of William Penn When I sat down, the calumet, the pipe of peace, was gravely lit, and after the chief had puffed away at it, he handed it to me. By Canoe and Dog-Train Such, then, was the history of the red calumet, which had proved the protector of our adventurous hunters. The Boy Hunters These Indians readily responded to the appeal of the Frenchmen's calumet, invited them ashore, and feasted them. French Pathfinders in North America Three men were sent, with the calumet of peace, to search for their villages and obtain food. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago Here, too, the peace-breathing calumet was born, and fringed with eagle’s quills, which has shed its thrilling fumes over the land, and soothed the fury of the relentless savage.—Catlin, Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 At the time of which I am telling my brother, there was a great quarrel between them, and the calumet had been buried in the hole from which the hatchet had been taken. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 Presents were exchanged between them, and that which was received by the latter was the red calumet. The Boy Hunters The proposal pleased our councillors, and the two nations renewed the faith of the calumet, resolved to conquer or die. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 Here, much to their encouragement, the chief presented them his own peace calumet, to smoke. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago In trade, when they have agreed upon the exchange, they present a calumet to confirm it, which readers it, in some manner, sacred. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 The Great Spirit again smiles upon his children, and they smoke in the calumet of peace. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 The cause which he advocated was dear to all Indians; and of course he was listened to, and smoked the calumet with the men of every tribe. The Boy Hunters Of these," says Loskiel, "the chief is the dance of peace, called also the calumet or pipe dance, because the calumet or pipe of peace is handed about during the dance. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 The principal chief rode forward, bearing conspicuously the plumed calumet of peace. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago If, in the midst of a battle, the enemy presents a calumet, it is allowable to refuse it; but, if they receive it, they most instantly lay down their arms. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 It was to me a sort of calumet, a pipe of peace, for rebel that I was, and am, I always respected Grant. Moriah's Mourning and Other Half-Hour Sketches But you will ask, how this calumet came into the possession of Basil’s father, and why its possession insured such mysterious protection to our adventurers. The Boy Hunters The calumet was also adorned with feathers, and was set up in the most conspicuous place. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 La Salle met there with friendly signs, and accepted the presented calumet. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago The custom is to smoke in the calumet when you accept it, and perhaps there is no instance where the agreement has been violated, which was made by this acceptance. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 Our messengers went to your camp smoking the sacred calumet of peace. Lords of the North "Dear brethren, I entreat you to join with me in smoking the calumet of peace in the shape of this humble weed." Jack of Both Sides The Story of a School War "I did not see the calumet presented to him, and there were no men holding the calumet in their hands." Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 Having reared their frail shelters, if it rained, kindled their fires and cooked their suppers, they invariably had a war dance, each smoking in turn the war calumet. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago There are calumets for every kind of treaty. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 But the wampum pledge is never broken, and we had smoked the calumet of friendship. Canada and the Canadians Volume I I meet us half-way in yonder immense field of potatoes, our worthy Season, and among these peacemakers, the Mealies and the Waxies, shall we two smoke together the calumet or cigar of reconciliation. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 Speaking of the ceremony of smoking the calumet among the Iroquois, De la Potherie says: The ceremony is held in a large cabin in winter and in summer in an open field. Prehistoric Textile Art of Eastern United States Thirteenth Annual Report of the Beaurau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution 1891-1892, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1896 pages 3-46 This was distinguished from the peace calumet by different colored feathers. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago Though filled with pacific intentions, and meaning to rely for safety principally on the calumet, or pipe of peace, they nevertheless went completely armed. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 An old man arose and made a long and touching speech, with much reference to calumets and buried hatchets. The Literary World Seventh Reader Ceremonial objects were common, the most conspicuous being the calumet, carved out of the sacred pipestone or catlinite quarried for many generations in the midst of the Siouan territory. The Siouan Indians When the calumet dance was held, the Illinois appear to have resorted to the houses in the winter and to the groves in the summer. The Mide'wiwin or "Grand Medicine Society" of the Ojibwa Seventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1885-1886, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 143-300 La Salle advanced to meet them, with the calumet uplifted in his hands. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago The calumet of the savages, is properly the tube of peace, but they comprehend under this name the pipe also, as well as its tube. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 The calumet is for the friend of Nantaquas, and the dance of the maidens, the noblest buck and the best of the fish-weirs.” The Literary World Seventh Reader Thus saying, the chief stepped forward and laid the gorgeous calumet across the knees of Major Hester, while a grunt of approbation came from the throats of those behind him. At War with Pontiac The Totem of the Bear After the calumet had been replenished, the person who then commenced repeated only the latter part of the ceremony, pointing the stem to the heaven, the earth, and the fire. Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 1 He however held out to them the calumet of peace, which at once won their confidence; and he found no difficulty in communicating with them by signs. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago They smoke in the calumet of peace, and are friends because you wish them to be so. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 Old men sat solemnly round a central fire, smoking their calumets in silence. Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark When the Indians were finally seated, one of them filled, lighted, and handed to Pontiac the great chief's own superb calumet. At War with Pontiac The Totem of the Bear And what more fitting emblem of peace could be chosen than the calumet, the proffered pipe? The Social History of Smoking As soon as the canoe came within arrow-shot, the savages, regardless of the calumet, let fly a shower of arrows upon them. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago "Mr. Finn," said Quintus, with his hand extended, "I have come to offer you the calumet of peace." Phineas Finn The Irish Member They had great calumets of red and green stone … and great store of tobacco.… Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark The war paint, red in some tribes, was black in others; the mystic rites of the calumet were in many regions unknown, and the use of wampum was by no means extensive. Sign Language Among North American Indians Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-1880, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 263-552 The calumet—not of peace—was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist. Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' La Salle, as bold as he was humane, advanced alone to meet them, presenting the calumet. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago "I know that as a man of sense who knows the world, you will accept the calumet of peace," continued Mr. Slide. Phineas Finn The Irish Member Some miles from the lodges a band of old chiefs met De la V�rendrye and gravely handed him a grand calumet of pipestone ornamented with eagle feathers. Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark The Indians entertained him in royal style, performing the calumet dance, the feather dance, and several other dances of their tribe. The War Chief of the Six Nations A Chronicle of Joseph Brant A pipe, the "calumet of peace," was produced and passed from mouth to mouth, each one smoking slowly and solemnly a few whiffs. Oonomoo the Huron La Salle stood up and waved the calumet, the sacred emblem of peace and friendship. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago He lifted his calumet, and went to give orders for the feasting. Montlivet Here the Mandan chiefs sat on buffalo robes in a circle round the fire, smoking the calumet, which was handed to the white man. Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark Our chief tells us that the calumet bird lives in the holes formed by the filtration of the water from the top of these hills through the sides. History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. I. To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Performed During the Years 1804-5-6. Moreover, the red men's pipes, instead of the graceful calumets were English briars with showy silver bands. The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest They have come to smoke the calumet with his people, and not to plunder his villages and burn his corn fields. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance The interest was centring in Starling, and the older men had their calumets in hand and were preparing for the council. Montlivet The summer passed feasting with the Mandans and smoking the calumet of peace; but all was in vain. Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark One said--"This child will never smell the perfume of a calumet, unless I stretch his nostrils." Essays on Political Economy "And we would smoke the calumet of peace with you," said Solomon. In the Days of Poor Richard It pleases them to see the smoke as it ascends from the calumet. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance Feathered and painted, they were as expressionless as the stone calumets in their hands; by contrast, our French faces were childishly open and expressive. Montlivet A slave girl placed a coal in the calumet. Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark By day I will cultivate my crops and tend my flocks and herds; and in the long evenings smoke the calumet with the worthy aborigines. Humorous Masterpieces from American Literature They hold the grand calumet which unites them and kindles the council fire. Life of Tecumseh, and of His Brother the Prophet With a Historical Sketch of the Shawanoe Indians When the parents on each side have settled the matter, the youth is applied to, that he may prepare his calumet as soon as he pleases. An Account of the Customs and Manners of the Micmakis and Maricheets Savage Nations, Now Dependent on the Government of Cape-Breton I said to Outchipouac, and he gave me his calumet in answer. Montlivet Two pages carried the dishes and spoons to be used at the feast; and four Cree magicians followed with smoking calumets in their hands. Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark The Indians produced a calumet and handed it to Paully in token of friendship. The War Chief of the Ottawas : A chronicle of the Pontiac war At the time of his death, which happened at an advanced age, the calumet of peace was everywhere smoked among the northern tribes, and their numbers had greatly increased. The Lost Hunter A Tale of Early Times After dinner, the calumet cf peace was passed around; there was speaking and drinking of healths, with songs afterward in the illuminated garden. Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made The calumet was already passing as I went in. Montlivet First, they solemnly smoked the calumet of peace. Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark The calumet was smoked by the Indians and the officers in turn; but a careful guard was kept, as Rogers was suspicious of the Indians. The War Chief of the Ottawas : A chronicle of the Pontiac war We cooked our tasajo on the embers, and after smoking the calumet of peace, rolled ourselves in our cobijas, laid our heads on our saddles, and slept the sleep of the just. Mr. Fortescue An Andean Romance The calumet was lighted, and passed around to each person present. Christopher Carson The chiefs smoked the calumet and ratified my words. Montlivet Though the tribes puffed the calumet of peace together, they drew their war hatchets when they saw the smoke of an alien tribe's fire rise against the northern sky. Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark The council fire was lighted, and the calumet of peace was smoked. Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam And among those calumets, my lord Media's showed like the turbaned Grand Turk among his Bashaws. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II After some pretty severe questioning, he suggested that since they were friends, they should all meet in council unarmed, and smoke the calumet of peace. Christopher Carson He handed me his calumet, and we smoked for the time required by ceremony, then he rose, and drew two beaver skins from the folds of his blanket. Montlivet We smoked the calumet in the chief's tent, whose name was the Thumb, and distributed some tobacco and a weak mixture of spirits and water among the men. The Journey to the Polar Sea The Arrapahoes followed the example of the Apaches; and a hundred warriors well mounted and equipped, joined us to go and see the fathers, the Shoshones, and, smoke with them the calumet of* eternal peace. Monsieur Violet And now, citrons and bananas, cups and calabashes, calumets and tobacco, were passed round; and we were all very merry and mellow indeed. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II The two young men, who bore the calumet, instantly unpinioned his hands, treating him with kindness and respect. The First White Man of the West Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country. After the feast, the calumet was danced before us. Montlivet After the calumet had been replenished the person who then commenced repeated only the latter part of the ceremony, pointing the stem to the heavens, the earth and the fire. The Journey to the Polar Sea When on the contrary, the calumet passes untouched, the murderer's life alone can satisfy the tribe. Monsieur Violet There were the usual pledges of friendship; the peace-pipe went its round, and the song of the calumet was sung. Crusaders of New France A Chronicle of the Fleur-de-Lis in the Wilderness Chronicles of America, Volume 4 They eagerly took the peace belt, but he declined to smoke the calumet, and told them he would not enter into the solemn ceremonies of the peace treaty with them until the following day. The Winning of the West, Volume 2 From the Alleghanies to the Mississippi, 1777-1783 The Huron was sitting in the middle of the floor, handling his calumet with some ostentation. Montlivet A young man lights his calumet, enters the cabin of his mistress, and gently presents it to her. Primitive Love and Love-Stories Here they smoked the calumet of peace with an Indian tribe. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 49, November, 1861 The oratory on this occasion, of smoking the calumet, is described as of the highest order. 14th. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers To accept the calumet is to agree to terms of peace, and to refuse it is to reject them. The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section C No one answered immediately, and again silence reigned, while one by one they pulled the reluctant whiffs of smoke through the long stem of the calumet. Old Indian Days The man who had fallen did not join them, but turned to the council lodge, where the wise old men were leisurely enjoying the calumet. Indian Boyhood La Salle, responding to these friendly overtures, displayed another calumet; while Hennepin caught several scared children and soothed them with winning blandishments. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 Seeing no one, the visitors hollowed lustily, and four old men answered the call, bearing in hand the calumet of peace. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 Next appeared a cluster of tobacco-pipes, consisting of Sir Walter Raleigh's, the earliest on record, Dr. Parr's, Charles Lamb's, and the first calumet of peace which was ever smoked between a European and an Indian. A Virtuoso's Collection (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") When the calumet returned at last to the one addressed, he took it in a preoccupied manner, and spoke between labored pulls on the stem. Old Indian Days It was on this second guard, which I mounted, that the village we had been at war with sent me, by their deputies, the calumet or pipe of peace. History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing Marquette hastened to display the calumet which the Illinois had given him by way of passport; and the Indians, recognizing the pacific symbol, replied with an invitation to land. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 Here the Illinois chief's present stood the party in good stead, for on exhibiting his ornate calumet they were treated with profuse kindness. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 The goods were examined and accepted, the calumet of peace was smoked and a solemn covenant of friendship entered into, and by the next morning the Indians had disappeared. In the Heart of the Rockies In the old days there were always two parties to this ancient Indian ceremony of peace: those bringing the calumets were called "the fathers" and those receiving them "the children". The Camp Fire Girls at Sunrise Hill The natives ornament their calumets or pipes with the skin of their neck. History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing The chiefs came to meet them, bearing the calumet, and followed by warriors in shirts of embroidered deer-skin. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 On this unique occasion the calumet was smoked by all present, and addresses were made by the Indians. Unitarianism in America Half covered by the hem of the robe were seen a tomahawk, an axe, a printer's stick, a calumet, and various other emblems of American life, civilized and barbarous. The Philistines Of course, they are the calumets you are to use in the Council Fire ceremony to-night. The Camp Fire Girls at Sunrise Hill The Chicago delegation took for the calumet of peace several boxes of fire-arms, so that if opportunity offered they might conquer a peace. The Great North-Western Conspiracy in All Its Startling Details They danced the calumet before him; while an Indian, taking him, with an air of great respect, by the shoulders, as he sat, shook him in cadence with the thumping of the drum. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 They received with due ceremony, in the little camp they had formed on their arrival, the calumet which the great chief of the Missouris presented to the Spanish commander. The old Santa Fe trail The Story of a Great Highway The Blackfeet still professed the most ardent friendship, and as an emphatic token of the same, produced the calumet and began smoking the pipe of peace. The Life of Kit Carson Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent and Colonel U.S.A. They have another name, Betty, which isn't calumets and you know it, and we were to use them at our Council Fire to-night. The Camp Fire Girls at Sunrise Hill This pipe is the celebrated calumet, or pipe of peace, and it is considered even among the fiercest tribes as a sacred obligation. The Englishwoman in America They lavished all their hospitality on his followers; feasted them on corn- bread, dried buffalo-meat, and watermelons, and danced the calumet before them, the most august of all their ceremonies. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 And so it was that the French travellers resumed their journey laden with presents from their prairie hosts, and a slave to guide them, and a calumet to procure peace wherever they went. The French in the Heart of America An American gentleman once made his appearance as an Indian warrior with his war-hatchet and calumet; he danced the war dance, which excited great astonishment. After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 At the close of the calumet ceremony the girls immediately drew closer together about the fire, making ready for an informal discussion. The Camp Fire Girls at Sunrise Hill On coming in from investigating the weather, but a few minutes before, Souwanas had seated himself on a robe and was now enjoying his calumet, or pipe. Algonquin Indian Tales In conclusion, he gave them a young slave and a calumet, begging them at the same time to abandon their purpose of descending the Mississippi. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 Nor was it an ill thing for the Indian Sachems to circulate their calumet tobacco-bowl—even as our own forefathers circulated their punch-bowl—in token of peace, charity, and good-will, friendly feelings, and sympathising souls. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War Presently comes foure elders, with the calumet kindled in their hands. Voyages of Peter Esprit Radisson The calumet was produced, and twelve of the assembled chiefs sang a song, each rattling at the same time a dried gourd half full of peas. Count Frontenac and New France under Louis XIV For was not Souwanas a chief, and the calumet almost a sacred thing while between his lips? Algonquin Indian Tales Two of their chiefs came forward, holding forth the calumet; while another began a loud harangue, to check the young warriors who were aiming their arrows from the farther bank. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 The red chief Gheezis, chief of the golden wampum, lay And watched the west-wind blow adrift the clouds, With breath all flowery, that from his calumet Curl'd like to smoke about the mountain tops. Old Spookses' Pass, Malcolm's Katie, and other poems His own band were perfectly friendly and good—and not ten days previous, Big Bear had given him a peace-pipe or calumet, and told him that he was beloved by all the band. Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear The Indians are accustomed at such times to smoke the calumet of peace. Joseph II. and His Court Souwanas was amused with the little girl's opposition to his beloved weed, and while she was talking took the opportunity to refill his calumet. Algonquin Indian Tales At the close of the interview, which had been conducted with all the solemnities of calumet and wampum, the Indians filed out. Theodore Roosevelt; an Autobiography The explanation seemed to satisfy the savages, and, after smoking the calumet with due ceremony, the chieftain and his followers withdrew. The Old Northwest : A chronicle of the Ohio Valley and beyond "The sky will fall, and the rivers run dry, and the birds cease to sing," he said, "before the smoke of the calumet fades from the land." To Have and to Hold Among the Blackfeet warriors who advanced with the calumet of peace she recognized a brother. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West In their extremity they sent forth a herald, bearing the calumet or pipe of peace, but he was shot down by order of the Blackbird. Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains And here, also, the peace-breathing calumet was born, and fringed with the eagle's quills, which has shed its thrilling fumes over the land, and soothed the fury of the relentless savage. The Complete Poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The ledges in the bluffs along the river often held nests of the calumet bird, or golden eagle. First Across the Continent The story of the exploring expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804-5-6 An old man arose and made a long and touching speech with much reference to calumets and buried hatchets. To Have and to Hold The Ponca chief then, as a last hope, arrayed his beautiful daughter in her finest ornaments, and sent her forth with a calumet, to sue for peace. Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains Their offers, of course, were accepted; the calumet of peace was produced, and the two forlorn powers smoked eternal friendship between themselves, and vengeance upon their common spoilers, the Crows. Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains |
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