known as the Stockbridges, came to Albany in 1756, and were received as the actual representatives of the Mahicam, instead York. of those known as such to the authorities of Tl\e

New

fact that Westenhuck was the point selected for missionary labor,

by the Societyfor the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, is additional proof of its importance, though the extremities of the nation withered under the adverse influences by which they

were surrounded, the heart remained in vigor long after that of its rivals had been consumed. IV. ist.

The chieftaincies of the UNAMIS were The Navisinks or Neversincks. This chieftaincy :

habited the Highlands south of Sandy Hook. that

Hudson had

York.

It

in

was with them

intercourse after entering the bay of

New

He describes them as civil in their deportment, and

disposed to exchange such products of the country as they had It was at their hands, for knives, beads and articles of clothing. also, that John

Coleman, one of Hudson's crew,

Abraham, whose Indian name was Schabash, was one of the chiefs of SheHe was converted by the komeko. Moravians and removed with them to

lost

his life

Pennsylvania, from whence he returned He subsequently became the head of the Mahicans of Pennsylvania. Mem. Morav. Chnrch. as stated.

THE INDIAN TRIBES

Passachquon was sachem in

on the 6th of September, 1609. 1663.

The Raritans, who occupied the valley and river which still bears their name. They were first called Sanhikans, or Fire-workers. They were divided, it is said, in two sachemdoms 2d.