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walk in it. But if we continue praying, we may grow stronger and stronger, until the last loud trump shall sound."

I parted with the old man in great hopes that I had gained my brother. He was perfectly sober and good for awhile, and promised much usefulness to the nation; but it was not long until the same set of men got hold of him, and he fell the second time. I went, as before, but found him sullen, and not penitent, and not disposed to hear any counsel or advice on the subject. I then thought I would use some stratagem to awake up honor in his bosom. I said, "Scuteash, you have told me of your manhood and your prowess, as a warrior and hunter, and how much you could endure; but I am disposed to believe that you are not half the great man or chief that the people say you are. Almost every body thought you was a great man, and stand before you; but I think old Molly (an old woman who had been proverbial for drunkenness and lewdness, and who, from the day of her conversion until her death, which was six years, never stepped aside from the true path of piety and holiness) is a much stouter man than you are, and has much more courage to resist than you have. You must be a perfect squaw, and worse, if you cannot quit getting drunk, and prevent whisky from overcoming you."

that nothing could

This piqued the old man. I said, “ Many women have set out, and are still going on, and not falling down, and turning aside like you." After sometime he said, "I will let you see that I have strength enough to keep from falling." For a long time he was sober; but never regained his first love. He fell again, and, I think, he never was reclaimed, unless it was on his dying pil

low.

Then I did not see him; but only heard that he was stupid, and in a great measure insensible. O how dreadful is the state of the backslider from God! and especially when he is so lost as to deny that he has fallen, or that he ever was purged from his old sins.

CHAPTER XV.

Conference year commencing in 1825-The authoṛ and Rev. J. C. Brooke appointed missionaries-Twelve of the largest Indian boys sent to live among the whites-The author's exposure in lying out all night-His dangerous sickness-A good quarterly meetingConversion of Scionta, the high priest of the heathen party—Letter of the author-He and Between-the-logs, Mononcue, and others, set out to visit the eastern cities-Voyage to Buffalo-Religious exercises on the canal-Arrival at Schenectady-At Albany-At Newburgh-At New York-They lodge at Dr. Pitt's-Are disturbed with drays and carts passing before day-Mononcue's opinion of sea crabs-They are amused with the curiosities of the city-School of colored children-Museum-Gas lights-The chiefs speak in the congregation-Rev. H. B. Bascom's admirable missionary sermonMissionary meeting-Speech of Between-the-logs-Of MononcueOf Rev. J. P. Durbin-Letter from Bishop Soule-They visit Philadelphia-Occurrences there-Proceed to Baltimore-Received by Bishop Soule and others at the wharf-Lodged at his house--Kindness of his family-Bishop M'Kendree-Great curiosity to see the chiefs-Favorable impression made by their visit-The Baltimore camp meeting-Address of Between-the-logs-He addresses the congregation by signs-Good effects-The Severn camp meetingAnecdote of a German-Visit to Washington-The author and the chiefs return home-Their report to their people-Letter from Sarah B. Sargent-Reflection-Judge Leib's Report to the Secretary of War.

THE Conference, in 1825, appointed the Rev. John C. Brooke and wife, to take charge of the mission, farm, and family; and passed a resolution that twelve of the largest boys should be taken on to the circuits or stations, where provision could be made for them, and sent to school, that they might acquire fully the use of the English language; and that, if any of them should choose to become mechanics, they might have the opportunity.

According to this resolution, I started with them in a

wagon, sometime in December, 1825. The weather was cold; but without any difficulty, I arrived safe with them at Urbana, distant sixty-five miles, mostly through a wilderness. On my return, the weather grew extremely cold, and not being able to reach a house, I was obliged to lie out without any bed-clothes, except a thin quilt, and with very little fire. Here I was very near freezing to death, and it was with the utmost exertion that I saved my life. The next day I reached the mission; but such was the injury I received, that I never afterwards recov ered my former state of health. I was taken suddenly ill, and the whole labor fell on my colleague. But God still prospered his own work, and every thing went on encouragingly. Our meetings were well attended, and some of the Pagan party were occasionally converted.

The failure of my health forbade my longer discharging the duties of Indian Sub-Agent. This fact I communicated to Gov. Cass; and in February, 1826, I received the following letter from the Indian office at Washington;

66 TO THE REV. JAMES B. FINLEY.

"Department of War, Office of Indian Affairs,
"February 6, 1826.

"DEAR SIR:-The Secretary of War has learned, with regret, that you are not in good health; and sup→ posing your duties, which have been gratuitously and very satisfactorily rendered, as Sub-Agent, may be oppressive, he has appointed Charles L. Cass to succeed and relieve you from the duties of that office.

"Wishing you a speedy relief from the affliction which has overtaken you, and much health and happiness, I am, reverend sir, your most obedient servant, "THO. L. M'KENNEY."

I had served the government from October 1st, 1824, until February 6th, 1826, about sixteen months. In May following, I received a communication from Gov. Cass, réquesting me to take charge of, and conduct the affairs of the sub-agency, during the absence of his brother.

Our second quarterly meeting was held in our new stone church, in the month of April, 1826. At this meeting God poured out his Spirit on the people. Scionta, an old heathen, who was high priest of the heathen party, was converted. This man had served Deunquot, the head chief, in this office, and used to hold his meetings, and deliver long lectures on the Indian religion and traditions. He was a sober and respectable man, and was considered an honor to his profession and party. He had often been convinced of the truth, and much shaken in his heathenish belief; but his pride of character and office deterred him from yielding. At length the truth of the Gospel, conveyed to his heart by the blessed Spirit, was sharper than a two-edged sword. It found way to his soul, and he fell, with many others, to the floor, and called aloud for mercy. He then abjured his heathenism and its practices; saying, that he now would take Jesus Christ for his God, and his word for his guide, and follow him as long as he lived. He made an humble confession of his sins, and asked all to pray for him. This we all did heartily. The conversion of this man made a great stir in the heathen ranks, and brought many of them out to see what was done, and what was doing.

On the Sabbath evening we held our love feast; which was a time long to be remembered. The power of God filled the whole house, and many were struck down to the floor like Saul of Tarsus, and cried for mercy. Many

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