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unlawful children he makes? Not half. Well, his Indians say, We have him 'sachem' no longer. They want a good governor, like old Orono; to speak wisdom, -to show 'em good works. Such one is governor for life. Not so the bad one. When his heart be very wicked, his walk crooked, 't is right to leave him. We obey the Great Spirit, because he is good. Aitteon and Neptune are joined together; we no fear to speak; we leave them together; we say amen."

Hence it was determined to proceed in the appointed business of the day. Solomon Francis, being designated to tell the votes, took them, and pronounced them to stand thus for the new governor, viz.

For Tomar Soc Alexis, of his own tribe,
The Openangos gave him

The Marechites gave him

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Aitteon, son of old 'Squire John Osson, (not a relative of John Aitteon,) had the same number of votes for lieutenant-governor; when they both, and also seven captains, having a like vote, were all pronounced chosen according to the usages of the tribes.

For Aitteon and Neptune, severally, the
votes from their own tribe were
From the Marechites

36

6

42

of which six, four were given by the lieutenant-governor, his brother, Soc O'Bear, and Turkle. The Openangos gave for them not one vote. It was also said, that twelve of the thirty-six were given by youngsters under the age of twenty years, and ought not to be taken into the account. But inasmuch as theirs did not change the majority, there was no discussion upon the subject. The triumphant party then proceeded to invest the new-chosen functionaries with their respective ensigns of office, in usual form;* the minority, with Aitteon and Neptune at

* In Williamson's History of Maine, Vol. I., Chap. XIX., pp. 495 - 498, the particulars of these ceremonies, in 1716, are given in detail; and therefore it is inexpedient to repeat the account in this place.

their head, leaving the wigwam, with no other manifestation of dislike, however, than looks of indignation. Nor would they afterwards, though specially requested, so much as speak to the 'Quoddy delegates.

Though there were in this electioneering campaign much of party spirit, and though the feelings of most were considerably ruffled, both before and after it was over, the decorum noticeable in the assemblage during the debate and election is worthy of being imitated by any legislative body of a civilized people. There was perfect order. Each speaker was attentively heard, without being interrupted; and the business was transacted without noise. For several days, however, after the ceremonies, the parties were quite indignant towards each other. The flags were kept flying; nor did the respective delegations immediately return home. Hence, the governor of the State, apprehensive of a high-handed quarrel among them, addressed to them a monitory letter, chiding their delay and urging their departure. This had its effect, probably; for they in a few days afterwards left Oldtown. + Since that time, the old officers have been recovering their popularity; and it is believed they are still accredited as the chiefs of the tribe. Neptune has the wit, if he has the proper disposition, to reinstate himself pretty fully in the public favor, as his capabilities for government surpass those of every other Indian among them.

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The tribe are by no means poor. For they not only own the islands in Penobscot River, between Oldtown and the Forks, or confluence of the east and west branches, many of which are valuable; but the State, Decem·ber 31, 1838, owed them, for lands purchased, a debt of $ 60,800; also interest thereon amounting to $3,867; and an annuity of $2,107, to be paid them yearly as long as they shall exist in their collective capacity. Their annuities and other dues are usually paid by government to their chiefs. For the purpose, therefore, of distributing their moneys and subsidies equally, a census was carefully taken, March 1, 1837, of all the families, by name, in the 2 tribe, with the number in each family annexed. At first, John Neptune, the lieutenant-governor, and two of the captains, Pe'-el Tomar and Francis Pe`-neis, presented a

list of all the family names, in Indian, affixing figures representing the number of souls in each one; and then they interpreted every name into English. The original catalogue was, in fact, made out by Pe`-el Tomar's son, who can read and write; and when it was translated and finished, it was duly certified under a notarial seal. According to this census, taken with so much exactness, there were in the whole tribe ninety-five families and three hundred and sixty-two souls. There are probably as many at the present time.

Note. The legislature of the State, in their late session, took so much notice of what was done at Oldtown in August last, as to pass an act, March 16th, 1839, by which the tribe are authorized to elect biennially from among themselves a governor and lieutenant-governor, to hold their offices for two years, and till others their successors be elected; - who are to have all the powers and privileges appertaining "by usage and custom" to them in their functionary capacities. In order to effect an election, the selectmen of Orono are directed to take a census of all the male Indians of the tribe, who are twenty-one years of age; and on the first Monday of August next, and every alternate year, at Oldtown, receive from all that are present their votes viva voce, severally, for those officers, a majority to be declared an election Provided, however, the said tribe do, on the day of the next August election, first adopt this legislative enactment for their future guidance and direction.

QUEEN ANNE'S INSTRUCTIONS TO GOVERN

OR DUDLEY IN 1702.

From the Original Manuscript, given to the Massachusetts Historical Society by Robert C. Winthrop.

ANNE R.

Instructions for Our Trusty and Welbeloved Joseph Dudley Esq Our Captain Generall and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province and Territory of the Massachusets Bay in New England. Given at Our Court at St James's the Sixth day of Aprill 1702 In the First Yeare of Our Reigne.

With these Our Instructions you will Receive Our Commission under the Great Seal of England, Constituting you Our Captain General and Governour in Chief in and over Our Province of the Massachusets Bay, and Likewise Our Captain Generall and Commander in Chief of the Militia and of all the Forces by sea and Land, within Our Colonies of Rhode Island, Providence Plantation and the Naraganset Country or Kings Province in New England, and of all Our Forts and places of Strength within the same.

You are therefore to fitt yourself with all convenient Speed, and to repair to Our said Province of the Massachusetts Bay, and being arrived there, you are to take upon you the Execution of the Place and Trust Wee have reposed in you, and forthwith to call together the Members of Our Councill in that Province.

You are with all due and usual Solemnity to cause Our

said Commission to be published at the said Meeting, and Notification to be also given to Our Colonies of Rhode Island, Providence Plantation, and the Naraganset Country, of the Power wherewith you are intrusted concerning the Militia, Forces, and Forts within Our said Colonies and Country as aforesaid.

You shall your self take, and also administer unto each of the Members of Our said Council, as well the Oaths appointed by Act of Parliament to be taken instead of the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, as also the Test together with an Oath for the due Execution of your and their places and Trusts, as well with regard to the equal and Impartiall Administration of Justice in all causes that shall come before you as otherwise, And likewise the Oath required to be taken by Governours of Plantations to do their utmost that the Laws relating to the Plantations be Observed; And both you and they shall also Subscribe the Association mentioned in a late Act of Parliament Intituled An Act for the better Security of his Majestys Royal Person and Government.

You are to Communicate forthwith unto Our said Councill, such and so many of these Our Instructions, wherein their Advice and Consent are mentioned to be requisite, as likewise all such others, from time to time, as you shall find Convenient for Our Service to be imparted to them.

You are to permitt the Members of Our said Councill of the Massachusets Bay to have and Enjoy Freedom of Debate and Vote in all Affairs of Publick Concern that may be debated in Councill.

You are from time to time to send to Us by one of Our Principal Secretaries of State, and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, the Names and Qualities of the Members appointed to be of Our said Council, by the first Conveniency after such appointment.

And in the Choice and Appointment of the Members of Our said Council, as also of the Principall Officers, Judges, Justices, Sheriffs and others, You are always to take care that they be Men of Good Life, and well affected to Our Government and of good Estates and Abilities, and not necessitous People, or much in Debt.

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