Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-27

". out We Uust NC looks faf
above mere human applause for the re
ward of bis unwearied labors. That
blessing, without which "Paul may plant
add Apollos water. In vain, has been
abundantly poured upon his faithful ex-
ertioDs. We rejoice 10 hear that he is
soon to receive olders in the church,
and will then be enabled himself 10 aa
minister the ordinances Of religion to
his interesting flock.
After confirmation, and the cemmun.
ion were administered, the Bishop adj
dressed them, through the medium Of
an interpreter, in bis usual sfectionats
and impressive manner; but in the plain
est and most simple language, suited to
their comprehension. He was listened
to With the proioundest attention and
respect, for they looked up to him as
their spiritual father, aud always address
sed bin by that ~endearing title. We
have obtained a copy of this address
with permission to publish il, not doubt.
ing that IL will be read with interest by
every one who feels the Importance of
civilizing insUueting and converting the
few that remain of those numerous In
dian tribes who are now fast fading
from ,be land.
AT The request of some of their chief
men, the Bishop on Thursday last, met
abont two hundred Chiefs and warriors
in council. on their ancient council
ground at Butternut- Grove.
The warriors, as they are termed, or
principal men OF the nation, TO the nun.
Der OF one hundred and eighty, were sea
ted on the ground IN a large circle, and
within that, about fifteen or tw.Dty
chiefs were ranged in a circle around
the Bishop aud bis attendant clergy, for
whom chairs bad been provided in the
ceRtre One ri the chiefs then rose and
explained. through an interpreter, the
object at his council, was to obtain bis
advice in relation to some difficulties at
present existing in a remote part Of the
tribe. The Bishop gave them the soii-
cited advice. in a most friendly and at
5ectioBate napnsr; and after be sat
down, the council was addressed by "the
chief orator of their nation" in a most
animated. and judging from the effect
produced. in a most eloquent manner.
The whole scene was highly picturesque,
and would have afforded sn admirable
subject for the pencil of the artist. The
chiefs and warriors, ranged after their
ancient custom in concentric circles
around their spiritual Father" listen.
ing with respectful and profound atten.
ton TO his christian counsel; the
u little groups OF Indian women and
children, scattered all around. and as
near the outer circle as they could con.
yenietly approach, and where they might
lear The different s~peskars; the beauti
full grove, waving IFS rich foliage above
their heads; the luxnriapt fields Of grain
around, the fruit cf their W iabonr and
industry, formed altogether a picture on
which the eve Of a christian or :he pain.
ter might repose with delight II brought
to our minds the celebrated interview
and treaty of Wn Penn, with the In.
dams, OF PENNSYLVANIA
At the conclusion Of the council, the
head chief presented the Bishop with a
string Of Wampam, in the name Of the
whole tribe as a token Of respect, and a
solemn pledge Of their mistaken fdeli-
ty.
Bishos HoaAsr's .8d1ress TO tie oneidas, July
2is, 1929.
NJ Chsidrsn-I have come among YOU 10
inquire concerning YOUR welfare and your pro
gress in The knowledge and service Of God, and
OF your Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
ny Chidren-Obtsin the favor ~ God, and
love and serve him, and then YOU will save your
own souls. and then you will DC happy with
God forever.
Ny Child er--in order 90 obtain the favor Of
God, YOU must report; Won mast be sorry for
all your sins; Won must resolve 20 air no more,
and you must do all that God has commanded
yon tn do.
MY Chhtdren-Aut. even then, you cannot
expect the favor Of God, xnless you ir,is, your
whole heart to his mercy through yourIord and
Saviour Jesus Christ. Him God sent 20 be
your Saviour. to bear in vcu- stead, the punish
ment due 10 vour sins, that God might he lust
and vet pardon ihase who had rebered against
Him; vow must believe that for the merits sf
Christ, for what be has done for YOU. God will
pardon and accept you, and bestow on yoa his
favor.
Ny Chidren-vou sugh, to love God. He
has not only made you; he not only preserves
YOU, but he so loved YOU. as 70 give his only
begotsen Son to die fer you, that you might
live forever. There cannot be a greater love
than this, which God has shewn 10 you. You,
therefore, ought to lave Him, who so loved
You; YOU ought 60 love Him with all your mind.
and all your soul, and all your strength.