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make the annuity an easy prey to the new raised faction, and the people, it was hoped would presently follow the purse.

    During this visit by Mr. Ross to the agency strikeout, he met both Major Currey and the Revd John F. Schermerhorn. United States Commissioner. The latter gentleman arrived while Mr. Ross was at his brother's, Lewis Ross; & sought a private interview, in which he expressed his strong desire to meet the Leading Men of the Nation. Mr. Ross intimated that Major Currey had given notice of a meeting near Ridge's on the 20th of July for the purpose of disposing of the annuity money; but he doubted whether that spot was one upon which Mr. Schermerhorn would be likely to gain his object. If, however, it were agreed upon to change the meeting place strike out to the Agency, or Red Clay, Mr. Ross would personally invite all the Leading Men & People to attend, & he was persuaded. Mr. Schermerhorn would then have the opportunity he strikeout so much wished for. Mr. Schermerhorn replied that over that subject he had no control. "As the Highest Officer of the United States now in our country," answered Mr. Ross, "surely none could interpose so fitly; especially as the people meet only strikeout as the Agent professes, to receive their installments of pay for the land they have parted with; and for such a meeting, surely no convenience but theirs ought to be consulted." Mr. Schermerhorn said