Shawnee prophet-Inferior prophets-Polygamy-Hospitality-Re-

ception and entertainment of strangers-Author eats a dish of lo-

custs-Mode of eating-A case of two white men transgressing it—

Their friendship and hatred.
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CHAPTER III.

Introduction of the Gospel among the Wyandotts-Their degraded

condition before this-Their reception of the Roman Catholic relig

ion-Its bad effects on their minds and lives-John Stewart-His

conversion-Is impressed to preach to the Indians-Leaves Marietta

for this purpose-Comes to Goshen, on the Tuscarawas-Then to the

Delawares at Pipetown-Adventures there-Comes to Upper San-

dusky-Kindly received by the Walkers-Interview with Jonathan

Pointer, who discourages him in his undertaking—First preaching of

Stewart among the Wyandotts-Decision of Mr. Walker respecting

the Protestant and Catholic Bibles-Stewart departs for Marietta-

Robert Armstrong-Visits of local preachers to the Wyandotts-

They are recognized by the Ohio Conference as a missionary sta-

tion-Rev. James Montgomery appointed missionary-Leaves the sta-

tion, and becomes sub-agent at Lower Sandusky-Moses Henkle, Sen.,

supplies his place-First Indian quarterly meeting held at Ebenezer

Zane's, November 19th, 1819-Interesting exercise of the meeting-

Experience of Between-the-logs-Of Hicks-Of Scuteash-Monon-

cue's exhortation, and his remarks on whisky-Between-the-logs de-

scribes their ancient religion, that of the Roman Catholic, and the

Seneca and Shawnee prophets-The Wyandott mission peculiarly

blessed-Religion alone truly civilizes savage men-The author pur-

suades them to have a school, and adopt the habits of civilized life-

Address of the nation, dated August 7th, 1821, to the conference held

at Lebanon-Dangerous voyage to Detroit-The bark canoe-Quar-

terly meeting at Detroit-Voyage to Portland-Journey to Lower

Sandusky-An Indian poney.
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CHAPTER IV.

The author in August, 1821, appointed missionary-Want of

missionary funds and resources-Preparations for his journey-

Arrives at the mission-Cordially received-Lives in a cold, open

cabin-Builds a new one-Works very hard, and prepares materials

for building the mission house-Sufferings during the winter-Stew-

art teaches Indian school at Big Spring-Happy death of Monon-

cue's aunt-His speech at her funeral-Unformed state of the

Church-Organization of a class at Big Spring, and one at the

mission-Opposition to this course by the luke-warm and irrelig-

ious-Unprincipled conduct of the traders-Heads of a sermon at

the mission-Between-the-logs exhorts-Indian woman's dream-

Indians repair to their hunting ground, to hunt and make sugar-

Author visits their camps to hold a two days' meeting-Eats boiled

raccoon and molasses-The hunting camp-The houses, beds, and

fixtures-Mode of hunting raccoons-Bears-Their habitudes-

Mode of hunting them in winter-Young bears-Bear robbed of

her cubs-Bear's flesh and oil-Bear's oil, venison, sugar, and

parched corn-Account of the meeting-Return to the mission

house-Meeting among the whites on Tyamochte creek-Monon-

cue's address to them on drinking-Difficulties of regulating classes

and explaining Discipline.
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CHAPTER V.

Interesting examination of the leaders at the quarterly confer-

ence-Cleanliness promoted-Better treatment of women-Wicked

conduct of traders-Scruples of the chiefs respecting holding civil

offices-The author removes their doubts-His reasoning on this

topic-Interesting camp meeting on Delaware circuit-Profitable

quarterly meeting at the mission-Meeting at the Big Spring-

Conversion of an Indian woman on the way, while riding to it—

Baptisms and marriages-Organization of two small schools-Erec-

tion of the mission house-Dangerous illness of the author, occa-

sioned by hard labor at the house-Illness of Mrs. Finley-Both

recover slowly-Their great sufferings-Evil surmisings respecting

Stewart-Bishop M'Kendree purchases a farm for him, and pro-

vides for his family-Ill health of the author-Unable to receive a

re-appointment to the mission-Correspondence with Rev. J. Soulc

and Rev. S. G. Roszel-Speech of Between-the-logs at conference-

Bishop M'Kendree's reply.

CHAPTER VI.

135

The author is appointed to the Lebanon district, and superinten-

dent of the mission-Charles Elliott is appointed missionary—Ar-

rives at Sandusky early in October-A school committee appointed-

A school opened, and becomes very large-Two teachers, viz., Wil-

liam Walker, Jr., and Lydia Barstow, appointed-Revival among

the children-The author quits the district, and takes charge of the

mission-Brother Elliott is employed in making collections for the

mission-Opposition of the heathen party-Bloody-eyes determines

to kill his brother, Between-the-logs-The author's rencounter with

the head chief, De-un-quot, and his party-Their dress-The chief

maintains that there are two gods, one of the whites, another of the

red men-The author's reply to this theory-Pertinent remarks of

Between-the-logs-The head chief dies shortly after-His wife

joins the Church-Difficulty in exercising Discipline-A curious

case between a trader and Between-the-logs.
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CHAPTER VII.

The author visits neighboring tribes-Conversation with the

chiefs on the difference between Methodist and Presbyterian doc-

trine--Visit to the Mohawks-Dangerous passage over Honey

creek-Interesting meeting and formation of a class among the

Mohawks--Visit to the Senecas-The Seneca feast-Reception of

the Wyandotts--Speech respecting the Seneca prophet-Prelimi-

nary answer of Between-the-logs-Commences a religious meet-

ing-Admirable speech on the superiority of the Christian over

the Indian religion-Answers and objections-Speech of Hicks-

Speech of Mononcue-His description of the judgment-Effect

on the hearers-Closing interview of the Seneca and Wyandott

chiefs-The author renews his acquaintance with Wiping-stick, a

chief-Good effects of their visit upon the Senecas.
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CHAPTER VIII.

Quarterly meeting held July 26th, 1823, in the woods-Love

feast-Speech of Between-the-logs-Good effects of the meeting-

The school-Formed on the manual labor plan-Classification and

employ of the boys-Of the girls-Bishop M'Kendree's visit-He

teaches the boys to hoe-His letter to T. Mason-Mr. Johnston's let-

ter-The Bishop visits and instructs the Indians at their houses-

Interesting conversations with them-Religion can civilize savage

men-Attempts of the government agents to purchase the Wyandott

reservation-Speech of a chief on the occasion-The whites steal

their horses-Expedient to remedy this-Journal of their doings in

council kept in writing-Regulations concerning marriage and di-

vorce-Extract from their journal-Laws respecting drunkenness—

Case of a young man-Good effects of religion on its professors-

Treatment of the children-Manner of convincing the Indians of

the truth of religion-G. R. Jones' letter.

CHAPTER IX.

182

The year 1823-24-The author re-appointed, and with him the

Rev. Jacob Hooper-Letter from Hon. Lewis Cass-Last illness

and death of John Stewart-The author sets out for the north, to

visit other tribes, accompanied by two Indians-Incidents on the

way-The ring hunt-A Wyandott hymn-Sin of selling ardent

spirits-Lodging at a Frenchman's-Meeting at the house of Hon-

nis-Description of this venerable man-His specch-Roman Cath-

olic priests among the Wyandotts-Mouth of the Detroit river-

Malden-Brownstown-Detroit-Interview with Governor Cass-

Crosses to the Canada side of the river-Forms the first Indian

class ever formed in Canada-Return to Detroit-Revival there.

CHAPTER X.

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The author's return home from Detroit-Preparations for the

journey-Incidents on the way-Sleeps on the ground-Passing

the Maumec-He and his companions come to an Indian camp-

Spoons of lynn bark-Return to the mission-Attempts of the

heathen party to revive their old religion-Their curious notions

respecting the Bible-The chiefs accuse the sub-agent-His trial

before Mr. Johnston-Unfounded allegations against the author--

His manner of defense-Mr. Johnston's letter-The author's life

threatened-He employs no means of offense or defense-Respect

shown to him by the wicked Indians.

CHAPTER XI.

235

The year 1824-A class formed of the school children-Their

religious exercises-Their Christian behavior-Death of Hannah

Armstrong, in May, 1824-The Indians go to White river to hunt

during the winter-Between-the-logs has charge of the party-

They all observe the Sabbath, and hold religious meetings-White

persons coming to trade on the Sabbath, are reproved—Admirable

exhortation of Between-the-logs on one of these occasions-Their

return to Sandusky-Sum-mun-de-wat and the unknown preacher-

Unprincipled conduct of the traders-Attempt of the heathen party

to restore their religion-Manner in which the author restored those

who had been led astray by the heathens-Kindness and revenge of

the Indian-Instance in the case of Adam Poe and Rohn-yen-ness-

The Indians turn their attention to agriculture and domestic im-

provements-They receive much aid from the example and assis-

tance of the missionaries-Erection of a meeting house-Interview

of the author with President Monroe-Also with Mr. Calhoun-

Letter from Mr. M'Kenney-Form of a report for an Indian

May, 1824-Missionary meeting at Baltimore-Anecdotes and

address by Summerfield-The aunt and her niece-Mr. Wirt taken

for an Indian-Note from Rev. Richard Reece-Influence of relig

ion in civilization-Impulse given to missionary exertions-Letter

of T. Jackson, Philadelphia-Also of L. Dorsey, Baltimore-Mr.

M'Kenney's letter-Contemplated division of their lands-Mr.

M'Kenney's letter on this point-State of the mission at the close

of the year-Bishop Soule's letter-State of the Wyandott mission

in Canada.
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CHAPTER XIII.

Conference year commencing 1824-The author and J. Hooper

re-appointed to the mission-Division of the Indian lands consider-

ed-Proposal to remove west of the Mississippi-Letter from Mr.

M'Kenney-Letter to the War Department, on the state of the

school-Mr. M'Kenney's reply-Gov. Cass' letter-The author's

letter to the War Department on the removal of the Indians-An-

noyance of the whites, and the remedy-Gov. Cass' letter-Black-

hoof's view on removing by the government-Mr. M'Kenney's let-

ter-Removal of the Indians-Religious state of the mission-

Letter from the Female Missionary Society of New York, accom-

panying a donation of books-Mr. Dando's letter-Letter of the

chiefs-Letter of Methodist Female Missionary Society of Phila-

delphia-The author's reply.

CHAPTER XIV.

294

Robert Armstrong-His capture when a child-Brief notice of his

life-His character-Usefulness-Death-Author appointed Sub-

Agent for the Wyandotts-Correspondence on that subject-Dis-

charges its duties gratuitously-Letter from a Juvenile Missionary

Society-Reflections-Exhortation to the young-Condition of the

mission-Efforts of traders to entice the Indians to intemperance-

Severe reproof to makers and venders of ardent spirits-Scuteash

seduced by the traders, and led into incurable drunkenness-Unsuc-

cessful attempts of the author to reform him.

CHAPTER XV.

320

Conference year commencing in 1825-The author and Rev. J.

C. Brooke appointed missionaries-Twelve of the largest Indian