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the Indians report That we have made a visit to the Oneida South Settlement &; had a conference with their Chiefs &; principal men on such subjects as required attention. Notwithstanding that part of the Tribe have beenso far misled as to go into the war, yet the injury they have sustained is apparently less than might have been expected, their improvements in agriculture continue, and intemperance does not seem to have gained ground amongst them, some of their elder men give way to this vice, but we are informed that their women and most of their young men are free from it William Ruthbone, a young friend of the neighbourhood, son of Ackus Ruthbone has opened a school &; from twenty to thirty scholars attend &; the number is likely to increase we have agreed that he shall have a compensation at the rate of $250 per ann &; board himself, till the