Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-05-24
VISITING RID MIN.


Indians who arrived a few days ago, appeared
on the platform. Secretary Delsno addressed
the convention, saying he found hirasslf in the
presence Of body OF men actusted By the ssa-
tinent "Go ye into all nations and preach nv
Gospel In company with men who had never
heard the Gospel. These India rs were unciyi-
liIeo, and, until lately. enc mics OF the white
OF civilization and to be taught the obi
cations OF christianity. He was satisfied
that what they have seen has impressed them
friends to the white man, with hearts open to
receive the blessings of the Gospel They
Wished TO give mp their savage habits to become
CHRISTIANS and be civilized.
Gen. Howard offered . prayer, in which
thanks were returned that Q way had been
opened to reach the hearts of these people,
who II had been said could not become civilized.
''From Greenlsnd's Icy Mountains" vas then
sung, the audience rising.
SPEECH OF "LITTLR RAVEN"
Mr.. Collier, Secretary of the Indian Commits
slcners, introduced Little Raven, OF the Ana
pAhoes, and he. through Mr., Smith interpreter
made few remarks that he had travelled q
great distance and now had great confidence in
TO be much greater than he thought before he
started. He was satisfied, after seeing the great
works OF the white man, that the Great Spirit is
helping them, and he hoped that the Great
Spirit OF the white man would help the red IT en-
aud aid them.
"BUFFALo GOOD" RISES TO EXPLAIN THE
MEDICINE QUESTION.
Buffalo Good, of the Wacbitas, was next in
troduced, and through his interpreter said this
country was given TO the Indian, and when
white man came Indian helped him; now white
man get rich and Indian poor. He didn't know
how this was, unless il was from the better
medicine of the white man. and he now wanted
% lake white mans medicine. He had come
ceived what they wanted. He wanted to see
the Young men who were to govern the country
and hoped they would govern it better than il
had been governed for the Indians.
Kobe And IN
Nr. Collier said that these indians had had an
engagement at the navy yard to-day, but when
said they would come here for they wished to
learn, and when they returned to their homes
they wished the government to aid them in
bnildirg school houses, &c.
Mr.. q. III. Stuart was, on motion OF Gen. How
ara, requested TO convey the sentiments of the
convention te the visitors, and Mr.. Stuart ad-
dressed them Through the interpreters), saying
millions or white people, and the other q people
who had been wronged. Justice had been too
SOW, but there was bright side. Their Great
wanted to DO justice to the Indian and
lustice should be written on his banners
The me mbers OF the convention would pray for
tht sc men on their return, and be hoped TIL
the day was not far distant when on tho floor of
such cow entions there would be delegations of
Arapahoes, Cheyennes, &c, and Little Ravens
in the chair. lApplause.l
Mr.. Stubbs, one Of the agents, returned
thanks for the manner in which the delegates
had been received.
Mr.. Ray, of indianapolis, submitted resolu-
gratulafory address to Queen Victoria on her
birthday; adopted. Adjourned.
THR PUBLIC SCHOOL TRusrRss met las.
evening at the Franklin School Building, when
Mr.. Marche presented the resignation OF Miss
Lizzie Folger, of Primary No. 4, third district.
Enicn was s, accepted, and on motion of Mr.:
acting teacher Of the school. The chairman
aid before the Board the application Of Rev.
. .hisb x. thompson, M; D. for leadership.
the spelling contests, the following addh6ens
we're made to the rules: GAS soon as a word il
given out it shall be repe ated alond by every
been written, whether by inserting, erasing or
in any other way, will be considered q mistake"
SCHOONER LIBRLED.-Yesterdav Mr.. Balm.
bridge Ii. Webb and j. Carter Marbury, In
behalf OF their clients, hbeled the schooner
Mary Lee, at the 9th street wharf, for seaman's
wages alleged to be due Joseph Goomas and
This morning, X. s. Davis, ESQ, appeared for
Cap. y. W. murphy, master OF the schooner,
who alleged that they lad been discharged and
vessel was released, the facts showing that they
had left the vessel of their own accord, and con-
uaTy to the shipping articles. The amount
due them was but $3.50 each, and the clsi M t
up was $50 each.
TIE STAFF OF LIFB-Ho,o Many Pound 10 -ves
o. Bread an Barrel of FIour.-The controversy
between MIR. George r. Seitz an other bakers of
this city as TO the number Of pounds OF bre sd
which can be obtained from given quantity OF
honr, resulted In the Bakers Association agree
ing to furnsh Col. Bell, of the Commissary de-
psrtments three barrels of -four "a a test which
vas done. and Col. Bell reports that he has
made s02% pound loaves or bread from the
quantity furnished. This report was read AZ
the meeting of the association this AFTERNOON,
and bears out the stand taken BY Mr.. seitz.
A MEETING OF LAWYERS practieing In the
Supreme Court or this District was held last
night at room No. %, National Hotel. The ses-
sion was secret, but IL is understo the object
is to weed out some Of the siy sters and form an
association for mutual protection against bum
mers and pettifoegers.
Mr.. j. b. TowxLRY, connected with the
National Theater for three years past, will re-
ceiyed testimonial benefit tonight, and the
attractions offered will consist Of Q minstrel en-
tertainment, Rymnastic performances, &C. and
his friends should turn out In force.
vas arrested In Prince George county, Nd,
yesterday on . charge Of committing an outrage
upon the person Of Granddaughter or Polly
Berry.
ALASKA DIAMOND SETS, rings and studs set
In gold, fine plated, French gilt, oroide, Milton,
she'll and rubber jeyelry, all new styles re-
ceived at Prigg's dollar jewelry store, No. 457
Pennsylvanis avenue.
THR WOODEN PAVEMENT Ii completed on M
street northwest, between 7th and 14th streets
IL ts expected the entire work will be finished
to New Jersey avenue by the end Of this week
STOLE THE DooroR's PANrs.-Some burglar
entered the rooms Of Mrs. DIR. Lockwood, Union
League Hall, last night, and carried on the Drs
pants and other wearing apparel.
A PETITION OF prominent citizens for opening
street, from 4th to 5th, through judiciary
Square, has been submitted to the Legislature.
GEORGETOWN.
GKoR6ErowN CoRPoRATIoN-Bodrd Of Adsy.
neH,At the meeting OF this board last evening the
following resolutions were passed To pay bills OF
joseph D. Birch and others; appointing the Mayor
and president CT the Board OF Common Con neil a
Committee 70 audit the accounts Of the Clerk OF the