was mention'd of sitting under yonder Trees a little while with as
many of them, both men and women as were willing to come toge-
ther there, (shewing the place;) Upon which about 150 came; some
of whom being painted Red, black &c, seemed to make a frightful
Show as they sat on the ground; yet on the whole, their appear-
ance was then more solid that at the former times when we were with
them: so that our parting with the Oneidas

, was in a way Mostly
friendly: -- And yet as a portion of Death and darkness was per-
ceived rather than a pleasant feeling among them on these Visits:
altho' perhaps in their way of civility, their custom of saying,
Yough, is to give of assenting to what they hear deliver'd to them, yet to me
it was unpleasant at this time; and I have my doubts concerning some things.
This afternoon we went on about 12 miles towards the Onon-
dagoes; and having to lodge at an Indian Tavern, it seemed to
be a poor time: Yet I felt my mind quiet in a good degree, which
I esteem a high favour in these times of Trial.

The Tuscaroes

hinted of before, live on the Oneidas Land, and
have about two hundred acres allotted them: and it is said a proportion
of 4,500 dollars, perhaps, annually from the government. I understand that
murdering one another when involved in drunkenness, frequently happens
among Indians in these parts. Oh that White People may be concern'd to con-
duct so towards them, as not to be found chargeable with Guilt on account of
the Sins of Indians.