CHAPTER VIII.

Black Hawk, Naopope, the Prophet and others confined at Jefferson Barracks--In April 1833 sent to Washington--Interview with the President--sent to Fortress Monroe--Their release--Visit the eastern cities--Return to the Mississippi--Conference at Rock island between Maj. Garland, Keokuk, Black Hawk and other chiefs--speeches of Keokuk, Pashshepaho and Black Hawk--Final discharge of the hostages--Their return to their families--Black Hawk's visit to Washington in 1837--His return--His personal appearance--Military talents--Intellectual and moral character 200