New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-02
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

DUR INDIAN WARDS BY GEosoE w MASfr TsMyo OK
ppG q; sS T. J. D Dillingham; i'O''''
Tie official relations of the author OF tins
vo,k who for several years was the United states Oo
missioner Ind Ian Al Mrs, as well as MS hiF cnaI
Cor intelligence aud integrity give ureular weight 10
,,s copteuts and rcrder its publication at ills time
matter OF general interest and importance MI Many
penny takes the ground that the true pohcY OF Tue
eminent toward Indians should be has' upon inc
principles OF justice equity, and fair dealing 10 say
nothing Of the demands OF benevolence an" huuu"S'
Tie Indian lie maintains is net Only entitled 10 justice
nj our hands but claims sympathy aud kdIees TOT
his race Our wards should have wisest efforts ior
the Moderation OF their condition In the nrst pace,
IT an imperative necessity that the Indian shOnu
have fixed and permanent home. Many OF 'he resc'-
vaons which have been set apart for tie mdiahs arc
unsuitable purpose both by the choice OF ocaio"
and the quality OF the land 1t s demaudedby the true
interest of both races that several OF these appropr
ations should be Iecas Some tribes have tracts 20 OAR
rem that they cannot be subjected TO cutVauoh o'"e
are constantly exposed to trespass from the "h''s'
and with such obstacles they can MAKE no
successful attempts at improvements No tribe shonn
have reservation gncd IT which does not contain
sufficient proportion of arabic land The title OF tEo
tract should be perfect ~ that given by me Govern
ment to the quarter sections OF actual Settlers a
homestead should be ASSIGNED TO every family within
the reservation. Tho number OF acres Tor TINS use
should be sufficiently large but not excessive The
Indian should be made to feel that lie is the proprietor
with the absolute night TO manage his own farin ana
should secured the enjoy OF all its p oduciohs
When he permanently settled on tue rescrNatch' anu
protected by stringent legislation from tho assaults oil
intrudcrs the work of the agent may he successfully
prosecuted. This should be intrusFed only To
men of known integrity of character. Of good
executive ability, and OF industrious habits
Such mon VIII have no unworthy supordl-
mates Both the agent and his assistants should take
the Indians charge their pupils, aud give item the
requisite instruction in the performance OF labor In
this matter military man viii De sure 10 lall' Al HIS
training and discipline unfit him FOR the Office OF an ind"h
agent. He is accustomed TO command Inc hrst dnV
Of the soldier obey orders and ask 10 questions
Tut the instruction OF the Indian 10 dhr'eht 'hnI'
The agent who devOtcs few minutes on every occasion
TO the proper explanations will fad his tIno well spent
The Indian women, Mr.. Many penny urges should
be EXEMPT from outdoor work, and conane
themselves TO the OF the house and The family
The abors of The garden and the field must be done by
the and boys This no doubt, would be an immense
change in the habits Of the indiana but the STEP once
taken. Others would follow; ard w; suitable influence
constant acccsSons would BE made to the ranks OF labor
Every sentiment Of justice demands that efficient meas
ures should be taken for the protection of the person
and property Of every indian The present means are
entirely inadequate. u is 20 be sure the duty OF the
military in certain cases, to remove lnTuders from
the Indian lands. but THIS duty s seldom discharged
On the contrary the troops have been frequently en-
ploycd TO punish tie Indians. because they did not
quietly submit to oppression and and the inva-
sion of their territory and their rights In the tea'-
meut of the subject, the author although not aiming a
an exhaustive history of the Indian race from the iIno
OF the discovery of America has amassed great amount
OF import ant information, such as we bchcNc mas not
been before presented in n single volume. To most
readers il will the attraction of novelty as well as
of earnest appeal 10 the of justice and humanity
Nj. Manypenny writes without Vehemence without
passion, without the love of eject; his statements
evince judicial calmncss ard devotion to truth bat
they evidently proceed from intense CONVICTIONS based
upon profound personal knowledge Of the subject and
vital sense Of human rights and public justice.
FAIru AND CHARACTER Ply MARVIN r. VINCENT D. D.
limo pp. 376. Charles Scribners sons
The substance of this volume consists of
dscourses delivered to the congregation of the author
the regular course parocal duty, and although de-
voted to the treatment Of miscellaneous topics of prac
cal religion, possess certain unity OF thought and
sentiment considered in relation TO the great themes
OF Faith and Character Dr. Vincent has had special
reference n their composition to the prevailing indiher
ence religion which is found in numerous circles OF
society and hich he regards OF more omuOus import
than any speculative doubts or errors OF opinion He
also the presumpticus conccit that fervor
OF ceaseless round OF formal religious actlv
i,y can take the place solid goodness and consistency
of character In his view religion development OF the
highest elements OF life, and not single experience
which passes away with the excitement of novelty and
the contagon OF example The discOures are practical
rather than dogmac. more intent on the cultivation Of
sound religious principle and genuine devotional sent
ment than on the adjustment OF subtle questions In the
ology and ethics They strictly based on the charac
ter and offices Of Christ whose person reveals new
Significance in manhood and new dignity and sweet
ness in duty. Several OF the discourses will attract
attention by the originality OF tncir titles, which
sometimes SAVIOR almost Of Purtanic quaintness,
such as The Patched Garment" " Meat or Dtudgery"
1.-THE Multiplied OIL" butthe reader IS always rewarded
by the aptness and Importance OF their contents In
"Meat or Drudgery" Tor example the author treats Of
the tendency of religious thought the present day
the undue exaltaon OF work This has grown, in part
out Of from morbid. scii-couscious type OF
pety, and in respects, Is sound in character and
healthfu In influence. But, the other, 1t has
tended extremes IN the visor and variety
OF effort, the true motive power OF Christian activity
fell into the shade Men forgot that ont Of the heart
were the issues Of life and began to substitute work for
prayer deludiug the conscience with the poetic fancy
that TO labor s to pray" Many has concealed
spiritual poverty beneath restless activity IN Chris
tan enterprise. Under OF this fa,;acy. legitimate
impulses duty have been weakened. while show OF
duty has been kept by fictitious illusions. Meu
have conducted sunday schools and done wonder
ful works while the secret OF the Lord was not with
them" It's now coming to light how much apparent
religious energy has been tho frdt OF natural enhus-
asn passion Tor organizing and leading, instead OF
true and faith. and OF solid religious principle OF
tais discriminating character are most of DR. VnceDrs
vigorous and pungent appeals He beats tho air
or fights With shadows. He the mark before be aims
the blow and when he strikes Ee seldom fails 10 hit.
HIS powerful rebukes clothed in polished dction,
but this does not diminish their force or take away then
sting
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