Visit from Tally, the second Chief. Saturday, April 10.-Tally came in this Evening and informed us that the Chiefs had set out for Fort Smith with the leaders of the late party; but on their arrival at the Trading House they found that Mr. Chauteau had gone, and that Col. Arbuckle was about to remove the Garrison to their country, and therefore returned. It is, however, to be regretted that they have thus delayed their journey, as it was the design of the Colonel to have them tried by the United States Court at Little Rock this spring. Their trial will now be delayed at least six months.

Location and Force of the Garrisan.

Wednesday, April 28.-Brother Vaill returned from the new Garrison. It is situated on the east bank of Grand-River, about two miles from its mouth. It contains at present one hundred soldiers, but one or two hundred more are soon expect. ed. The Colonel is pleased with his new post, and thinks the situation favourable for health. In conversation concerning the Indians, his views appeared to be entirely pacific; yet he considers it indispensable that the bad men among the Osages should come to trial. As a smaller consideration, we would notice the new facility which the removal of

Garrison.

Tuesday, April 20.-The fourth Anniversary of our departure from New-York is rendered remarkable by the fact that we have this day received the cheering information that the troops from Fort Smith have just arrived in this country, and that Col. Arbuckle has selected a spot on Grand River for a permanent post, about half a day's ride from Union. Although our hope is in God alone for protection, yet to a little defenceless company, in the midst of ruthless savages, actual wars, and threatening dangers, the presence of an adequate military force to awe the undisciplined Indians, whose passions are so easily excited, and whose hands are so frequently stained with blood, is a consideration which calms and cheers the mind. To foretell the benefit of this measure to the Indians is indeed beyond our power; but to human appearance, no step in relation to them could have been ordered in greater wisdom. Received this day several papers from the East, and twenty-seven numbers of the Religious Miscellany published at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with a friendly Note from the Editor.

course with the East, as the Colonel's Express will convey our letters to and from the Post Office in Crawford County, once in two weeks.

Accession to the School, and Health of
the Family.

Thursday, April 29.-Charles Don has brought a daughter of his new wife, and committed her to our direction and instruction. And Margaret Milledoler, daughter of Poh-hunk-sheb, of eight years of age, has been brought back by her parents, and placed in our school, after an absence of about eight months.

Friday, April 30.-The health of the Family, particularly of the children, has been much impaired, during the past month, by severe colds. All, however, are now better, and most are entirely well. We have now nineteen Indian children in the Family. The settlement at Hopefield, where Brothers Chapman and Requa are living, prospers beyond our expectation. There are now eight families cultivating the soil. During the past month, we have received blessings from the hand of the Lord, which call forth our liveliest grati tude.

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61 28

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82

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do. at 2 P. M.

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"The backwardness of the season,''the sudden rise of the waters in that region,' the commencement of corn planting,'' the general health of the family,' and 'the dawning of a more successful day upon the Mission,' having been briefly mentioned, the Journal closes as follows

The most encouraging circumstance which has occurred this month, is the reception of two Osage children. This, by our dear patrons, may be esteemed a day of small things; but we feel assured that it will not be despised by any, whose will not be despised by any, whose heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they may be saved. The

friends of this Mission will not cease from prayer and alms-giving, until the desire of nations shall come and display the brightness of his rising in the dark recesses of the Osage Tribe.

In a Postscript, dated on the 13th of May, it is said

Brother Colby has arrived in good health, having been favoured with a His wife is on prosperous journey. the Missouri, awaiting a conveyance to the Station.

A Journal of the weather at this station, for the months of March and April, is received, from which the following facts are selected

do. at 9 P. M. Highest range, Lowest do.

Clear weather, 12 days. Cloudy, 10 do. Rainy,

8 do.

TUSCARORA MISSION.

A letter from Mr. Alvis, the Tuscarora Youth who accompanied Sacharissa to this city, announces the safe arrival of the venerable Chief at his own dwell. ing. Soon after his arrival, a general council of the Tribe was held to receive his communications, and to welcome his return. Of the council, Mr. Alvis remarks

It was well attended. Sacharissa made his address in a very solemn and interesting manner. When he was through, I made a short talk. The address of the Board, and the Declaration which accompanied it, were then interpreted. Our people were delighted with the Address, and said their minds were perfectly satisfied with the Declaration. They

appeared to be impressed with the truth, that your Board, and your great Society, are composed of undesigning and disinterested men, and that any covenant or agreement you have made or will hereafter make, will be duly fulfilled.

Through the overruling and protecting hand of our God, we safely arrived home, on the Saturday of the week after we left New-York. We find the state of things here very different from that in your favoured city. Every kind of wickedness is carried on in our country; and it is really a great trial to Christians, to hear the name of God so much profaned. I hope that Christians will pray for us, that the works of Satan may be demolished, and that every cloud of darkness surrounding us may be dissipated.

We greet all our Christian Brethren, and especially al the members of the Board.

SENECA MISSION.

EXTRACTS OF LETTERS.

Rev. Mr. Harris to the Domestic Secretary,

July 6, 1824.

VERY DEAR SIR, Your favour of the 19th of June I have received, and am gratified to learn, that the measures pursued by us in relation to the removal of the school, &c. have been approved by the Board. I am still more gratified to learn, that the Board are contemplating another appeal to the Legislature at their next session..

The Christian Indians have already sent forward a memorial to the Governor, with a special request that he would lay it before the Legislature. A petition has also been drawn up, and is now in successful circulation among the principal citizens of Buffalo and its vicinity, praying, that “a family of Teachers, who have, by their labours, both directly and indirectly, conferred so great a benefit on the community in this region, may be permitted to resume their work of benevolence, and return to the buildings which were erected at much expense on the Indian land, previous to the passage of the law; and that a clause may be enacted, by which the civil authorities of the county may be exempted from the painful necessity of interfering with those well-meant, and well-directed labours, which every friend of Indian civilization and happiness must conscientiously approve."

A Sencea Child to the Domestic Secretary, June 17.

DEAR SIR, I am your friend, and will write to you a few lines. I love to go to School, and love the Sabbathday. I love too my minister, Mr. Harris, and happy every Sabbath to

hear him preach the Gospel. Sometimes I find some difficulty, because so poor an Indian child; but I hope to be a good child. Every day I consider about Heaven, and I pray too. I expect pretty soon to explain my mind.

I do love the good Society: you are too good to me, and give the Holy Bible for me.

I and James Young hope to go to school at Cornwall, and learn good books. If good boys and pray to God, we may be somebody, and if so, we may help our people.

I am your friend,
Farewell,

JOEL SMITH.

To the above letter, Mr. Harris appended the following Note

This youth, who is still at Cataraugus, desired me to send you this letter, which he wrote at my house during the late vacation in his School. It was written by himself, of his own accord, and in a room where several persons were engaged in conversation.

JOURNAL FROM APRIL 28, PO JUNE 14, 1824.

Visit to a sick Indian Youth."

Wednesday, April 28, 1824.-I set out this morning, with the Interpreter, to visit a sick young man of the tribe, whose earthly career, I have little doubt, will soon be terminated. This Youth has endeared himself to every member of the Mission family, by many little attentions which he has often paid us; but more especially by his manly virtues and affectionate disposition. He was the bosom friend of young Cusick, during his stay in our family. Few days passed but they were seen together, and to appearance sharing largely in each other's affection. They were known by the family to be deeply engaged in religious intercourse at times; and

especially when met on the sabbath; and may we not indulge the pleasing thought, that the walk and conversation of that pious youth, were blessed, to the spiritual benefit of his nowlingering friend?-Indeed, he has told me, that he could never sufficiently thank God for the friendship and counsels of young Cusick.

On entering his apartment he fastened his eyes on me for a moment, as if to recollect me, and then with out saying a word, turned away his face and wept. On recovering his usual composure, he expressed great satisfaction in seeing us. His views of Christ and his Gospel are, I think, truly rational, and his mind comfortable. On asking him how he felt in the near approach of death, he replied, in nearly the following words; "I am comfortable, I thank my God, I have no fear of death: I think I have given up myself into the hands of the Son of God: He will not leave me. He has said he will receive all who come, and will not cast off even the chief of sinners:

I am a great sinner, but my hope is in the mercy of God alone." He appeared much affected during this discourse, and was so much exhausted, as to make it proper for him to desist. After imparting to him some instruction from the promises of God, suited to his case, and uniting in prayer with the family, I took my leave, telling him, that if I never saw him more in the flesh, I still hoped to see him in that happy place, where sickness and sin are no more known. O God, grant that this thy servant may sleep sweetly in Jesus, and awake in eternal glory.

Death of the Indian Youth. Saturday, May 16.-Some of our people called upon me to-day, to acquaint-me with the death of Young Jonas, the person mentioned above, and desire that his burial may take place to-morrow morning at an early hour,

at the burying-ground near the Mission-House. Some of his friends, in whose judgment I have confidence, observed to me, that he continued happy in his mind until the last.

Attachment of the Indians to the Mission.

Monday, May 18.-I have this day, been greatly gratified in witnessing the attachment of this people to the interests of the mission, and of those engaged in it. A few days since, I overtook, on the high-way, one of the leading Chiefs, and a member of the Church; who said "He thought it too much for us to be under the necessity of losing the benefit of all the improvements which we had made at the Mission-House. He had in mind, to persuade his people to turn out and break up all the land we had enclosed, put in the seed, and give us the entire proceeds of the crop.' To this proposition it appears the Christian party have consented. A considerable number have turned out, and of themselves, have broken up and seeded between four and five acres of new ground, for the exclusive benefit of the Mission. They seem to feel much gratified, in having it in their power to add their mite, in the good cause.

As this is their first attempt to do any thing for us on a definite scale, I trust the Board, and every friend of Indian improvement, will pray God, that the opposition with which they meet "from men and measures," may be most effectual in bringing about the much desired object of their complete civilization.

General Council.

Monday, June 14.-This is the season for General Council by the Tribe, for the purpose of receiving their annuity from Government. Today the Council has been opened at the Council-House, near this village; -Present, Messrs. Jones and Parrish, United States' Interpreter and Agent; with a number of clergymen

and others, who have had the opportunity of witnessing an interesting, and to many of them, a novel spectacle. Several communications were read and interpreted to the Council, of a general nature; together with one of considerable interest, containing the views of Government in relation to the recent hostility of RedJacket and his party in co-operating to remove the Seneca Mission Family from the field of their labours. This document was truly gratifying to all present, who were well-wishers of the Mission and the tribe. Through the politeness of the Agent I have been furnished with the following Copy :

War Department, Indian Office,
April 9, 1824.

TO JASPER PARRISH, ESQ. SIR,-Your letter of 13th ultimo, to the Secretary of War, with the address of the Christian Party of the Six Nations, and a letter, from T. S. Harris to you, have been received.

The views of Government upon the subject of difference between the Pagan and Christian parties have been already conveyed to you, by the Secretary of War. I am directed by the Secretary of War, to state that they remain unchanged. It would be gratifying to the Government, if the benevolent plans of the Mission were relieved from their present embarrassments. The Government condemn the proceedings of the Pagan party; and consider them hostile to the interests and prosperity of the Six Nations. No attention is due, and none will be paid, to the representations of Red-Jacket and his party; they being hostile, not only to the views of the larger and more respectable portion of the Six Nations; but also to their own interest, and to the recognized policy of the Government towards them.

made by the Legislature of the State of New-York, so as to admit the unobstructed operations of the Mission. It will be in accordance with the feelings of the Government, if this should be done. You will convey to the Christian party and to the Mission, those sentiments.

If violence is offered by RedJacket or his party, to the peaceably disposed of the other party, they must expect to be held accountable for it :-Violence against either their persons or their property.

If the threat to burn down the Mission-House be executed; the perpetrators must expect to suffer for it.

Respectfully, Sir, I am
Your Obed't Servant,

THOS. L. M'KENNEY.

CATARAUGUS MISSION.

A short letter, dated the 21st of June, and principally on business, has been received from Mr. Thayer. The following is the only part which we think pro

per to publish

The

Respecting the Mission, I have only time to say, that our Covenant God continues to smile upon us, and to give us abundant encouragement to persevere in our labours. number of children now in our School is forty-eight. As I am now writing, I would mention, that we very much, and more than ever, need the help of an additional Sister. We have no more female assistance, than we had when our family and school were not half so large. It seems that no females could go through the fatigues which our Sisters are obliged to do, without much help from above; and we feel that it is owing to the goodness of that God who has said as thy day is, so shall be thy strength, that they are not entirely worn out.

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