BANGOR, JULY y.
INDIAN TREATY.
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The commissioners to treat with the Indians
wriyed in town. the 22d ult.--arrangementsw were
accordingly made by the municipality, for the
commissioners to meet the Chiefs of the Penob-
scot tribe, on Wednesday, the 24th ult. in the
Meeting house, at O'Clock, T. NJ. a procession
was formed at Mr.. Lumbert's Hotel, where the
Commissioners had previously dined with many
other gentlemen, at the invitation of the Free
Masons, who had a celebration that day.-To
General John Blake, the Indian Agent,w COM
mitted the care Of the Indians, whose Chiefs, in
cludiue their Governor and 1t. Governor, a.
mounted to "a, and had collected in order near
the meeting house.--The Commissioners then
proceeded, at the toll of the bell towards the
place OF meeting, accompanied by the municipal
officers of the town, the Rev. MIR. Williams, Mil
itary Officers, Magistrates of the County, stran-
gers and citizens and took their seats IN the meet
ing house, where numerous assemblage OF La
dies and Gentlemen were waiting The indian
Chiefs then entered the house, accompanied by
General Blake, Major Treat, and Captain Web
ster. when the Commissioners rose to receive
ther-after which all were seated and the Soli-
citor General, the Hon. DANIEL DAVIS, on the
part Of the Commissioners, delivered the follow
ing SPEECH;


Chefs and Brothers Of the Penobseot Tribe,


WE acknowledge the goodness of Almighty
God. the Great and Good Spirit who made both
YOU and us. and from whom all our blessings are
received, that we are permitted to meet you here
this day. in peace and siendship.


And he is this year, blessing the earth with
warmth Of the sun, and the refreshing rain from
the clouds, and giving US the prospect of great a
bundance for the use Of man and beast, It is the
duty Of both you and us, to praise and adore him,
with our whole hearts.


Brothers,


We informed you By our letter, which has been
delivered you by General Blake, that We had
been appointed By the General Court, and your
good father, cur excellent Governor Of TINS Com
rnonwealth to treat with you concerning the
lands and Islands in your possession on Penobscoi
river-And also concerning the best means oi
improving our situation and condition in life
and we aIso informed you that we should meet
you here tbs day, for that purpose.


Brothers,


We have nothing in view, and shall make no
proposals to you, but such as viii be for your
benefit. And we desire that nethisg shoult be
done. On agreed upon, on Jour part, but by your
own .ree will and consent.


Brothers,


TheGeneral Court have empowered us,to agree
With yea for the purchase ofToM rightto tie