Monthly Archives: November 2011

The History of the Butterfly, Part 116: Indian Removal

Posted on November 30, 2011 by the roused bear

From the 1829 Inaugural address of Andrew Jackson: “It will be my sincere and constant desire to observe toward the Indian tribes within our limits a just and liberal policy, and to give that humane and considerate attention to their … Continue reading →

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The History of the Butterfly, Part 115: 1837

Posted on November 28, 2011 by the roused bear

1837 is a pivotal year in our story.  Three really significant things happened (or continued) in this year. In May 23, 1837, Samuel Parker returned from his missionary trip to the Indians of the West Coast of North America, by … Continue reading →

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The History of the Butterfly, Part 114: Indian Agent Street

Posted on November 26, 2011 by the roused bear

“Indian Agents” were individuals who were authorized to interact with various Indian tribes on behalf of the federal government. Prior to the Black Hawk War, the Indian Agent most prominent in dealings with the Sauk and Fox was William Forsyth.  … Continue reading →

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History of the Butterfly, Part 113: More Poweshiek Treaties

Posted on November 22, 2011 by the roused bear

Sometimes I get ahead of myself and don’t always see the details I should.  That is true when I study nature, and it is true as well when I study history. I have discovered a couple more treaties that Poweshiek … Continue reading →

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The History of the Butterfly, Part 112: The Black Hawk “Purchase”

Posted on November 18, 2011 by the roused bear

After the Black Hawk War, General Winfield Scott negotiated the Black Hawk Purchase.  At least that is the name a lot of history books gave it.  The Indians relinquished land and received money.  It could have been called something else, … Continue reading →

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History of the Butterfly, part 111: Poweshiek the Comedian

Posted on November 14, 2011 by the roused bear

Perry Armstrong (Armstrong, 1887) tells a story about Poweshiek, which would have happened shortly after the Black Hawk War. “Powesheik and Keokuk accompanied Black Hawk, Neopope, Winnesheik, Pashepaho and the other Sauk captives to Washington City in 1833.  Whenever and wherever … Continue reading →

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What is known about Poweshiek?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by the roused bear

Poweshiek was a leader of the Meskwaki from his appointment as chief in about 1830 until his death in 1854.  At some point, probably in the 1850’s, he relenquished his position as chief to another individual, Ma-Me-Nwa-Ne-Ke.  Poweshiek died in … Continue reading →

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The History of the Butterfly, Part 110: Pow-E-Shiek

Posted on November 12, 2011 by the roused bear

No comprehensive history of Chief Poweshiek exists.  There are a number of historical writings that mention him, however. You may remember that Poweshiek became a chief by default, when a number of the Meskawki leaders were massacred by Sioux warriors … Continue reading →

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Last Butterfly of the Year?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by the roused bear

We had a warm (for this time of year) sunny day today.  I like to walk over my lunch break, and when I do, I count butterflies.  The days I could go last week were too cool, so I didn’t … Continue reading →

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The History of the Butterfly, Part 109: Rattan is a Verb

Posted on November 6, 2011 by the roused bear

The assault on J. B. Grinnell by Lovell Rousseau and his cane happened in June 1866, and may have been sparked by conversations that happened then.  However, I would be willing to bet that the event was planned far in … Continue reading →

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