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strengthen, and gave it as our opinion, that the armywas not advancing, and would not advance, untilthe result of the treaty was known. They werevery jealous of some deception, which it was hardto remove. This forenoon, had a solid meeting in the ship-yard; after which, a number of the gentlemen of thetown came to see us. In a little time, one came,who announced the Dunmore was at the mouth ofthe river, with the commissioners on board. Soon after, Capt. Gibbons, who was a passenger, cameand confirmed the news. We had appointed a meet-ing at five o'clock, and thought best to endeavourfor stillness at present. The afternoon meeting wasnot so large as the former. It was a season of heavyexercise, through the prevalence of a carnal, luke-warm disposition, in many; yet the great Shepherdwas mercifully pleased to baptize a remnant intotenderness of spirit; and the opportunity concludedwith solemn supplication. In the evening, we had a visit from ____ Gibbons,an officer in the regiment of Queen's Rangers. Hewas present when the Indians opened their embassyto the commissioners, at Navy Hall. About ninetyIndians were there. When the governor, Simcoe,was present, Capt. Brant spoke as follows: “Gen-tlemen, you say you are commissioners from theUnited States; have you power to alter the disputedline between you and us?" They answered, "Wehave." "Can you tell us the reason of an armedforce advancing at this time into our country?" Theanswer was, "We cannot, neither do we believe it;yet to make all parties satisfied, we will despatch anexpress immediately to the war office, to stop every