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all we were mercifully favoured to reach our de- sired port unharmed. We reached the school early in the evening, where we were cordially recieved by all the Friends of the Establishment and hospitably entertained. The day following we made arrangements for a Coun- cil with the Indians, viewed the premises &;c; and in the evening we visited the school, heard the scholars recite thier Scripture questions, spell &;c. The school consisted of twenty three boys and four- teen girls; we were pleased with its appearance at this and the subsequent visits that we made. The scholars manifisted a good degree of activity, and appeared cheerful and happy: they had made considerable proficiency in thier studies, as much as could reasonably be expected under the circumstances in which they were placed. They are taught in the English language and converse in english with the whites; but when conversing among themselves they speak the Shawnee altogether. Attached to this School is a large farm the income of which goes to the support of the family. The boys work on the farm and are instructed in agriculture: the Institution being conducted somewhat on the plan of a manual labour school. We were well satisfied with the appearance of the farm. The buildings, were poor and ill adapted to the wants of such and Institution. This school is supported by the Yearly Meetings of Baltimore, Ohio, and Indianna. We made a visit to the Methodist Mission School distant about three miles from that of Friends; thier buildings are of brick and are large, and an extensive farm is attached to the Establishment: this school is likewise conducted on the manual labour plan. They instruct upwards of eighty children annually, at this Institution. Our Government has done much towards its establishment, and the deficiency is made up by the Methodist band. The children were making tolerable progress in the various studies in which they were engaged; as well as in agriculture and the mechan- ic arts. The Baptists have also a small school in the Shawnee nation; but at the time of our visit it was vacated. After visiting the Schools, we called on several families of the Indians; many of whom appeared to be living tolerably well, in comfortable log houses. Some of them have pretty good furniture, and utensils for cooking, &;c. Some have barns for their cattle, and other out buildings. They raise a supply of indian corn for themselves and cattle, and keep oxen, cows, horses hogs and a few sheep. They all raise a large number of fowls; some of them have peach orchards, and have sent peaches to market the past season. Many of the men of this Tribe are industrious as well as the women. A few of the men are mechanics, and work by the day for the white settlers, and give satisfaction to thier employers. They appear to be adopting the dress, and manners of the whites, and to be advancing slowly in civilization. It is reported, that some of them have embraced christianity; but most of them adhere to thier ancient views of religion. A considerable number are yet given to dissipation. They all appear to have a high regard for Friends, and recieved us kindly; manifesting much interest with our visit. We held a number of councils with them during our stay in the nation, to pretty good satisfaction; and rendered them such advice as appeared proper; to which they listened with interest and attention--they were apt at making us acquainted with their grievances: at one of their councils with the Chiefs and head men of the nation. The following speech was made, our certificates and documents having been previously read, and we having rendered them such council and advice as way opened for. Speech-- Brothers, Perhaps it is the will of God, that we should meet to day to talk over things together; and if there was no trouble in the way, we could get along much better in making you a reply. You know that when there is only a little trouble in the way we can not get along so well. Brothers, We are glad to hear you talk, and when we meet in this way we think about God, and talk about Him, for we believe it is his will that