Indian War, the last.. Intemperance, Origin of... .379 Petition of Mr. Grimke,. .432 Inconsistency of Mod. Christ. &c., 513 Peace on Earth,.............. K. Knight, Antonio, Communication of 214 L. ..442, 455 Popular Superstitions,.. ...476 Preaching, &c. respecting War,......486 .502 R. Subscriptions & Donations, 12, 204, 401 ....23 Selfishness,.... ..95, 477 .165 ..180 35 ..265 Lavallette's War-Dream,.. Lowell, Peace Society in.... Letters, 14, 15, 152, 209, 223, 245, M. Military Glory, Human-bone Manure.20 .41 ..336 Safety Lamp. Congreve Rocket,....132 Military Talent, Dr. Channing on... Opinions of an ancient writer on War,167 Value of the Union,.. Officers of the A. P. Society, 11, 205, 399 Osage War-Dance,.. Obstacles to the cause of peace,.. War and Peace contrasted,.. War in Europe,.......... ..141 ..159 .185 ..459 War unreasonable and unscriptural, 296 Y. Prayer of Gilbert Wakefield,..........................316 Young Soldier's First Battle,.........380 (24 nos.) THE CALUMET VOL. I. MAY & JUNE, 1831. INTRODUCTION. NO. 1. In the last mumber of the Harbinger of Peace, it was intimated that a very considerable change would probably take place in the manner in which that periodical would, in future, be conducted. There was a general complaint of the small size of the Harbinger, which did not look so respectable as a larger one would, and which was alleged by the publisher as a reason why it had so often appeared to fail in its distribution. On the other hand, those who were in favour of small but frequent numbers, contended that frequency is to be preferred to size, and that a man who often has his attention called to a subject is more likely to be interested in it, than he who seldom is reminded of it, and that a small pamphlet is more likely to be read than a larger one, in this age of periodicals, in which a great book is thought to be a great evil. In this difference of opinion either party was willing to give up to the other. But when the friends of peace differ in opinion, it becomes them to endeavor to keep the "unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace." A compromise has therefore been made. The peace periodical will, in future, appear once in two months, in double the size of the late monthly paper, so that it will be half as often, and twice as large. The former editor was very desirous of being delivered from the difficult task of conducting a monthly periodical at 400 miles distance, and he saw no probability of being able to remove his residence to some place more favourable for the exercise of the duties of that office. A number of gentlemen situated in different parts of the country, had expressed a willingness to contribute to the pages of the periodical, as soon as an editor residing on the spot could be found, to whom communications might be addressed, and with whom they could trust the execution; and it was thought that for this purpose, Boston would be preferable to New York. The Board of Directors, however, were not of that opinion, and were very unwilling to remove the periodical from New York, where it had been stationary for the last two years. In this dilemma, providentially, a gentleman was found able and willing for the love of the cause, to superintend the publication. The former editor, will therefore retire, and though his name will continue in that committee, to whom the board has intrusted the editorial department, his labors will be only occasional, and he will depend entirely on those members who reside in this city, for the selection and arrangement of matter; but he pledges himself to do all that his circumstances VOL. I.-1 ΤΟΥ 2,1912 allow toward furnishing matter, both original and such other as he may think advisable to publish. Much assistance will also be expected from the committee appointed for that purpose by the Massachusetts Peace Society. So great a change being about to take place, many of the friends af Peace, have thought it best to change the name of the Periodical; and "The Calumet" has been substituted for the "Harbinger of Peace." To this change, the other friends of Peace have rather reluctantly acceded. But a difference of opinion on so small a thing as a name, ought not to create a moment's uneasiness. The periodical will therefore, hereafter, be called "THE CALUMET.” A few of our readers may, perhaps, require to be informed that the name is taken from the pipe of peace, always smoked by the aborigines of our country on the conclusion of a treaty of peace, and presented as an offering of peace to those with whom they wish to live in friendship; so that to them it has always been the emblem of peace, as the olive was with the ancients, and still continues to be with the moderns. The title is American in its origin and allusions. And while perusing it, we may fancy Columbia offering to Europe the calumet of peace, in return for her olive branch, and not to Europe only, but to Asia and Africa also, who we hope may be in time united to the fold of Christ, and made subjects of the Prince of Peace. We hope none of the friends of the Harbinger or of its editor, will be displeased with this change, which has his hearty concurrence. He always considered the Harbinger as a temporary expedient to continue only until something better should be brought forward. The time has now come, and he rejoices to see it, and he takes this opportunity to request all who are indebted for that periodical, to make immediate payment, to the various agents, so that the affairs of the Harbinger may be finally settled. The Calumet is to appear once every two months, in the same style as the present number, perhaps with a title embellishment. It will be perceived that it contains not only double, but nearly four times as much as one number of the Harbinger, consequently, will cost more, but the price will nevertheless continue to be the same. It would be very gratifying to be able to publish a similar pamphlet monthly. That would be the summit of our wishes, and if the list of subscribers should be very much increased, this may yet be done with a very small addition to the expense. We therefore, earnestly request all the friends of peace to make individual efforts to extend the circulation. Let each one become an agent and get as many subscribers as he can. The cause is becoming every day more interesting and more popular, and it requires only the active exertions of its friends to ensure its final and glorious success. We trust no one will read the last annual report, without having his bosom warmed, his faith increased, and his exertions stimulated. We particularly request the attention of auxiliaries to this subject, and would inquire of them whether the cause of peace would not be better served, if instead of publishing their annual addresses in the pamplet form, it would not be better to send them to the editors for insertion in the Calumet, with an order |