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was mention'd of sitting under yonder Trees a little while with as many of them, both men and women as were willing to come toge-ther there, (shewing the place;) Upon which about 150 came; someof whom being painted Red, black &;c, seemed to make a frightfulShow as they sat on the ground; yet on the whole, their appear-ance was then more solid that at the former times when we were withthem: so that our parting with the Oneidas, was in a way Mostly friendly: -- And yet as a portion of Death and darkness was per-ceived rather than a pleasant feeling among them on these Visits:altho' perhaps in their way of civility, their custom of saying,Yough, is to give of assenting to what they hear deliver'd to them, yet to meit was unpleasant at this time; and I have my doubts concerning some things.This afternoon we went on about 12 miles towards the Onon-dagoes; and having to lodge at an Indian Tavern, it seemed tobe a poor time: Yet I felt my mind quiet in a good degree, whichI esteem a high favour in these times of Trial. The Tuscaroes hinted of before, live on the Oneidas Land, andhave about two hundred acres allotted them: and it is said a proportionof 4,500 dollars, perhaps, annually from the government. I understand thatmurdering one another when involved in drunkenness, frequently happensamong Indians in these parts. Oh that White People may be concern'd to con-duct so towards them, as not to be found chargeable with Guilt on account ofthe Sins of Indians.