The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-04-25

uittss rrONislUH I'll some kiIu ne seasona
bly, made, to sIse him from these imp.nd
ing perls ii may be objected that efforts
have already been made - reclaim him
without effect. But when were these eff
forts made 4? At times differing in npst
essential points from the present. When
the Indiana were formidable and indie
pendent people SOLE lords Of the forest,
when they could command every thing
necessary 10 their mode Of lifr. They
themselves made war upon and broke up
the settlement on the MnskinSum. II is
ia the compass ofmy duty 10 show the con
trast in all particulars between present and
fOrmei times. Ii is so obvious aud striking
that nothing can be inferred from the past
10 extinguish the hope of success from the
future ldbours of civilization. What can
exceed the present humiliation of the In
dian His dependence is complete.
1 should have proceeded with the game
sl,crity to Grand River To make similar
examinations confornisbly TO your Tx
cclIcncy's instructions, had not learned,
even before reached the ST. Josephs, that
the contemplated establishment there had
not as vet been effected. Thrre can be NO
doubt that great pans have been taken to
prejudice the Ottawas against any location
at Grand River unier the direction Off Pc
tesiant association, and they have been made
to say that u Catholic establishment would
be welcomed. 1t can he easily perceived
bow this feeling has been produced, but il
cannot exist long, inssmnch as policy has
been pursued by the Superintendent al
Carey, BY which not only the salutary pnr
poses contemplated hy government will be
achieved without oppusiton. hut IA settle
ment couried. temporary smithery,
the most important of all concerns in the
view Of the Indian, has been erected at the
river Kekellamazoo, about midway be
tween St. Josephs and Grand River, AT
which much work was done for the Otta
was during the last summer AZ well as for
the Poitawotomles. The hands employed
by the Indian department have built for an
Ottawa Indian by the name of GOA, con
siderable cabin at Kckelemazoo, and be
sides assisting others have made coal for the
and hay for their cattle. The
was about 10 repair to Grand
River, with the men Engaged for that place
soon after left the St. Jpsephs, with the
purpose of erecting the buildings thcrea,
suitable to the objects Of the intended insti
tuition. No opposition was apprcheuded
rs the partial benefits derived from the tenn
porary smIthery at kekeemazoo, aud the
extensive usefulness of the establishment on
the 81. Joscphs, made mlny of tho Dtta
was de,lrous Of a settlement for like pnrpo
SEES in thril own neiohbourhood
Ii making the foregoing report, have
been unable to restrain myself altogether
from wandering into what may be called
the field of speculation, bu, / feel assured
that your Exccllency will forgive this depar
ture as cxcusable, especially when assure
you that the occasion was 50 fruitful in mJ
mind OF interesting views, that have deem
ed 1t proper to suppress more than are nov
Submitted.
i hnve the hononr 10 Assure your Excel
iency of the sincere respect and unlcigned
regard OF your obedient servant,
JOHN l.. LEIB.
Nov. 20, 1894.
IThc papers, which accompanied tbs re-
port, we have not thought it necessary TO
copy. The first marked A. confirms the
names OF the pupils, their ages, &c. Thu
second marked 3. Is list ofthc Buildings,
which amount 10 10, and are valued II 81,
600. The third, marked c. contains an
estimate Of the value of ali the property, at
the station, including buildings. stock, in
strunents Of husbandry, provisions, stand
ing crops, sc. amounting to sl0,287.l
AltxAYDRfA, April live have already
announced that the citizens Of Alexandria l. ad
invited the PRESIDENT Of TIE Unitpd States
and his i'tustrons Predecessor. 10 pariRle Of
a Public Dinner, rs manifestation Of e,;eem
tor their private character, gratitude for their
public services; confidence IN the integrity
and capacity Of the one, and appreciation Of
be finished political course Os the other.
yesterday was the appointed day--nnd a
delghttnl one ii WAS The air was still nnd
mild, and scarcely Il cloud WAS visible.
With the utmost sincerity, we express our
regret, that the venerable MospoE could net
attend. We learn that the unrestOred health
of his tnmily, aud 4 latdah'e wish IL retire
rom all public scenes, prevented him. II
wond have given pleasure to all TO see him
present: but we have made him an humble
oiteling--we knew that he appreciates the
motive, and we must lie satisfied.
Captain Tay Tor, OF the elegant steam boat
Surprise, had, several days before, politely
rendered the use of his boat for the occasion
which was promptly accepted by the pres-
dent. At an early hour in the morning dc
putation from the Committee oil Arrangement
repaired TO Washington - Mr.. Moore and Mr..
Slacnm, to conduct the President from his
house TO the boat--aud Messrs. Nichols,
Pcakc, FoWic and Herbert, TO receive him on
board, and TO accompany linn dowa.
At io'cIock, the signal gun Was fired, which
announced the approach Of the party; and in
few minutes afterwards, the boat, hiehly or.
namented and eulVencd with delightful nu.
sic, was abreast of the northern limits of the
town--on passing the beautiful ship Gov
Strong, lying AZ CoH"ays wharf, Capt. Coffin,
ordered salute OF thirteen guns to DE fired
from her deck, which was performed in excel
lent time and with fine effect. The port APP
peared TO great advantage, although num-
Der OF our largest vessels were absent, there
we're still many at the wharves, and these were
decorated with oil the taste and variety that