The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-18

our praying TO God, and from our teacher. We did
begin 10 understand little of praying 10 God.
Some Indians looking at the historical pictures IN
the capital at Washington, said, "Iherels inc va
World coming TO the New und the New welcomes
it, and gives it corn The next picture is Treaty
with the white man and he cheated the Indians. -
There pocahontas saves Capt Smith from death; and
in tho very next panne Econ is numbering two In
dmns. We give you corn, you cheat us out of our
lands; we save your life, you take ours The his.
tory OF the settlement Of this county, written by
Indian, would indeed form curious contrast to the
record as it stands. 1t is the misfortune of unciy
zed nations. that their enemies their only histo-
| rians
In the picture of Boon, at the capitol the whole
ground in that PANEL is occupied with the IndiaR al
ready killed; so that when tho other fell, he must
needs lie on the body Of his comrOde Mr.. Burgess
remarked upon this defect, with biting sarcasm: "lt
truly represents dealings with the Indians - said
he, "lor we have not left them place to die
upon"
The only exception to this cheating and extcrmina-
ting policy, is found in The Society of Friends Will
liam Penn treated the Indians us a thristian would
treat brethren; and the confidence he inspired, exists
to this day. Let those who doubt that tho IN
dams sonl is accessible to kindness other mems
read the following touching address of the Seneca
chiefs committee Of Friends, appointed to inquire
into their concerns, and if possible save them from the
effects of fraudulent treaty;
'Brothers We know you ovo u.s. The Great
Spirit has taught you to do go. Your ears have been
open TO hear our cries; and your hearts inclined to
help us in our distress! We cannot reward you. We
a.;
this you have full and complete.
Drothcrs--When your fathers were weak ,aud ours
strong the Great Spirit led them to believe you were
their friends; they helped you in your chldlike
state. Things have greatly changed; you have be-
come great and strong, and we poor and weak! You
are now paying us for what our fathers done.
Drothers--Our troubles great indeed this you
sensible Of; and have done much relieve us in
distress; but the chains Of the white man have
grown and continue TO grow tight, at the loss and cx
pcnsc of our substance. They multiply upon US and
have become too heavy for us to endure
Grothers-The land company who have caused us
all our troubles now about to survey our land;
they have done it other reservations ard say they
intend 10 sell this fall They prevent US from sell
ling our timber. hey have assumed the power to
sell our timber and commit the proceeds their own
use. These things give us much pain of mind.
Brothcrs-We have on ealth none to lock to for
aid and protection but you When you forsake all
is lost Our wives and daughters water their pillows
with tears; and pray the Great Spirit to keep your
ears open that you may hear their cries.
Brothers w have little to!suy: our mouths are al
most clo4ed; our hopes are in you. Farewell"
GERMAN SETTLEMENT In DISTRESS
The Bloonsburgh (Pa.) Register states, that can
ISOLATION Of Germans about three yeats ago, purchas
ed a large body Of wild lands, situate, in
fonod, partly in Lugerne and partly in Bradford
counties, and induced number Of their countrymen
to settle upon them terms that deemed high
ly eligible. About so families conmenceda settle !
ment in $40; to which large number were added !
during the last spring and summer. We are now
sorry to learn the situation OF these people is shock
ing in the extreme. In the midst Of a wilderness,
miles from the nearest, settlement, with scarce
ly apology for "a road, provisions exhausted, and
wthou; money, they said to be in state of star
walton. 1t is reported that the whole live stock ofthe
settlement is reduced TO yoke ofoxen, preserved !
from necessity, superior the pressing calls of
hunger