5. The Government should adopt a liberal policy in regard to the use of
the vernacular in the Indian schools. We are all agreed that the English
language should be brought into use among the Indians at the earliest
practicable period. But the experience of all the past, in Indian
civilization among the ruder tribes, has shown that Christian influences
have been most successfully brought to bear by the use of the
vernacular, in giving them the knowledge of the Word of God, in teaching
them a practical morality, and in preparing them for civilized life. We
ask, therefore, that no restrictions be placed upon Christian people in
their efforts for this great object.

6. We ask that the Government exercise an absolute impartiality in
dealing with the different denominations of Christians, in the
distribution of appropriations, in the granting of lands for missionary
uses, and in the appointment of officers, agents, teachers and employés.
We ask no favors in these respects, and we desire that none shall be
granted to others.

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NOTES FROM NEW ENGLAND.

BY REV C.J. RYDER, DISTRICT SECRETARY.

"_Miss_ ----:

"DEAR MADAM: I understand you have got the school, but I can't possibly
board you, as social equality is not custom in this country. I don't
think it would be pleasant for you nor for us, either. I wrote this in