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uses a pen, which I thought no way suitable for my small abilities. Being frequently in company with the Stockbridge Indians, I was induced to believe they are superior, especially the women, to many under our name, who make a high profession of religion. 3d Travelling through this settlement, I beheld the pleasant situation of the houses of the natives on a rising ground, near a clear, running, stream, sur- rounded with trees which are evergreen;—my mind was considerably humbled on seeing the manner in which they lived, and how free they were from those cares and wants, that luxury and pride have intro-duced. Their composure and serenity are remark-able. After a long absence of an Indian, they do not show that ecstacy on his return, that we do in meeting a friend in such a case; but, when a suitable time offers, he says, Satandoxry gawchee! that is, So, friend, art thou still in the valley of tears? About this time, I was informed of an interesting circumstance, which occurred among the Wyandot nation of Indians, with a deputation from Congress. It appears that in consequence of some encroachments of the white people upon the borders of their land, a demur or dissatisfaction arose among the Indians, and the affair demanded the attention of Congress, who appointed a certain number of judicious men, of their body, to investigate the grievance. The Indians being informed, a council was called; and at a time appointed, the deputies met them, and requested to be furnished with information of the boundaries of their territory. When, to their great surprise, a young Indian stepped forth, and on behalf of the council, in a solemn manner, spoke thus: He who causes the