The Portland daily press., 1864-08-18
|. though his anal earthly campaign nigh. be


near, but be was well cared for. By his he'd
side sat an angel gently tanning bis fevered
brow, and ready to anticipate his every wish
God bless such ministering spirits. They will
no doubt be found among the most sparkling
brilliauts In the diadem of the worlds Redeem
err. To such he will say, Il was sick and ye
visited me-"
Mayor Dale lives in princely style, sur
rounded by all the comforts of life. Alter be-
ing introduced to his amiabe lady the compa
ny was conducted to his heavily loaded tables,
where collation. was spread in most ample
profusion, and need not say it was discussed
in manner that showed how lively was the
appreciation of the party for good thing at
the right time and in the right place.
AT 3 o'clock P. NJ. the party, with the Off
GERS from the Cutter-who had been with them
in the other festivities of the day-tooka spec
ial train for Oldtvwn. The arrival of the train
at the Bridge was announced by salute hred
by the Indians of the Penobscot tribe, with
cannon planted on their soil. From the nag
staff in their little village proudly hoated the
stars and stripes. The entire party was soon
ferried over TO the Island, some in birch canoes
and Others in fiat boats, where they were soon
| met by the chief men OF the tribe, and here the
most interesting episode OF the day occurred.
The SANDMAN of the tribe, or Sycamore
literally the Governor-and Lieut.. Governor
came out upon the green In front OF the Gov
errors house, and welcomed the Committee
| TO their Island home. The Welcome speech
was not made by the Governor in person, but
by proxy, and indicated on the part of the
young Native American" a mind of no ordi-
nary calibre. He referred TO the time, SO years
ago, when they met commissioners to treat
| for their lands to be opened up for settling
| purposes. Now they are visited by commit
tee who were on mission connected with
| our Notifications and State defences, suggest
| ed by the crisis through which the country is
now passing. He hoped when next time WIS.,
tied 1t would be on more peaceful mission,
with no clouds of war 10 darken the horizon.
Fifty-s years ago the tribe was large and
powerful; now it is small, mere remnant
What is the cause of this ? inquired the speak
er. sour divisions, said he, "have proved our
ruin" "We have not been well united. We
nave disagreed In council and the result Is
feebleness." Be warned by US, said he, that
you, heretofore a great and powerful nation,
| 10 not become mere remnant through SIM
| liar cause. He said the tribe had kept its faith
with the State, and would continue TO do SO
W lille the sun should continue to rise and set
Few of their young men were at home. More
than twenty Of them had gone into the army,
| out of population OF about 500. They were
| bound by an understanding with other tribes
not to fight for or against the white man, but
they could not keep that agreement when they
saw just cause languishing for support, and,
said he, 'your cause is just, for you are fight
ing to give freedom to those long and wicked
ly held in bondage"
do not hesitate to say that this speech, Of
which have given but brief outline, was
| one of the most wonderful to which have ev-
er listened, and was, all things considered, the
| speech of the day.
Mr. Rice of this State, responded Ia behalf
Of the Committee, in exceedingly felicitous
terms, and then introduced Rev. Mr.. Ballard
OF Brunswick, Secretary Of the Maine Hstori-
cal Society, who cordially gave his hand to
Gov. Aitteon-whois a good-looking compact
| ly built, intelligent man Of perhaps 30 years
ami made some remarks of great historic in
terest. He was followed by Mr.. Smithers Of
DEL, who came very near bringing water into
the eyes of all present by his touching remarks
upon the common brotherhood Of the races,
aad their common right to liberty. The Con-
gressional gentlemen and others were then in
troduced to the Governor, and to Lieut.. Gov
ernor John Neptune, who is the Oldest and
probably the feeblest man of the tribe. His
q re is variously given from 100 to log years.
| He is very old ma, and is remembered as
an old man, by men Of silvered heads, when
they were boys. This Gov. Neptune has been
remarkable parsonage. He once defended
member of the tribe who was indicted for
murder, before the s. J. Court at Bangor,
Judge Whitman presiding, and made an argu-
ment of great power, two hours long, which
was highly complimented by the presiding
Judge, and which resulted In the acquital of
the accused.
But must not dwell. The party relcc;-
aatly withdrew from spot which will be
long remembered. nearly all taking with them
nementoes Of the handi-work of the dusky
daughters OF the Penobscot tribe. in the shape
Of baskets or other attractive articles.
Before leaving the Island the party entered
the little white chapel, for which these unpol-
ished children have profound reverence
Upon the wall hung painting representing
the CruciHxion OF the Savior, not very artist
cally executed 1t is true, but remarkable
work when considered as the fruits OF the pen
Gil OF young man Of the tribe who had en-
joyed no advantages of instruction. Mr.. Poor
gave bis touching story, but l have not room
here to repeat 1t. further than to say that his
name was Paul Joseph, that he died in 1929
at the age of 10 years, but not till he had
painted some pieces Of considerable merit
much more Is than the one upon the wall Of
the church.
The party were treated to fine collation.
by the citizens of Oldtown, after visiting
some Of the large sawmils in the village, and
with few words of cheer from Z. C. Brett,
ESQ.,. Secretary Of the State Senate, and words
VI thonoo iioui HAi' iNiScs tuS1 icIuiucu w
this city to attend the Ievee at Norombega in
the evening. They were accompanied, on in
vitation of Capt. Webster Of the Mahoning,
by Sangman Aitteon and several-other mem
bers Of the tribe, who came down to visit the
Cutter, and to become prominent marks for
observation in the brilliant assembly-room of
the evening.
At - reasonably early hour Norombega,
decked out beautifully with flags and stream
ers, presented a gay appearance. The ladies
and gentlemen of Bangor were there In large
force. A splendid band discoursed sweet mu-
sic, aud at intervals the floor was covered with