Daniel
B. Amos,
James
Hush,
Ezra
Attaquin,
Christopher
Hinson,
Aaron
Keeter,
Joseph
Pocknet,
Nicholas
Pocknet,
David
Wilbur,
William
X[Note: sideways X] Jones, (his mark,)
Isaac
X[Note: sideways X] Simons, "
Oaks
A. Coombs,
Isaac
Coombs,
James
Lowes,
George
Cannada,
Richard
Simon,
Daniel
X[Note: sideways X] Pocknet, (his mark,)
Peter
X[Note: sideways X] Squib, "
Joseph
X[Note: sideways X] Squib, "
Jacob
X[Note: sideways X] Pocknet, "
Israel
Amos,
David
Mingo.
N.B. There could be a
host of names procured, but we think
here are enough to satisfy
the whole earth that we are not
satisfied to remain in bondage.
We also feel very grateful for the patriotic and benevolent course that the worthy editor, Mr. Hallett, has pursued, in laying our claims and oppression before the public, especially as he has done it without asking the least compensation. We rejoice to find such friends, for we believe them to be Christians, and impartial philanthropists.
Gentlemen and ladies of other papers are not forgotten. The Indian’s heart swells with gratitude to them for noticing us; and we wish that editors who are friends to our rights, would please notice the above.
Done at a regular meeting at Marshpee, Dec. 23, 1833.
DANIEL B. AMOS, Sec’y. Marshpee, Dec. 23, 1833.”
I quote these articles only because they serve to show that there was a disposition prevalent among the editorial fraternity, to prejudice the people at large against the rights and liberties of the Indians.
After our petition had been presented, our delegates obtained admission into the Hall of the Representatives, where they were privileged to tell their own story. Our enemies endeavored to hinder them even of this, though without success; and thankful are we that they did not succeed. It will be seen from the following, that the delegation were not unmindful of their duty.
The address of the Marshpee Indians at Boylston Hall, last evening, was listened to with great attention, by a crowded house, and with approbation, too, if we may judge from the repeated marks of applause.
The address at the State House
last Friday evening was also
attended by an overflowing
house. We were unable to get in,
and cannot, therefore, say
what effect was produced by it.
The next is from the Liberator of Jan. 25, 1834.
THE MARSHPEE INDIANS.