became the
property of the Christians. The savages were not to return
thither to plant, nor to visit the village, or any remote
Dutch settlements with or without arms. But as it was not
intended to expel them altogether from the country, they
were permitted to plant near their new fort, and this year
only, by their old castle, as they had already placed some
seed in the ground there. But the lands, in the neighborhood
of these forts, having been conquered, were to belong to the
Dutch.

"To prevent all future collision, no savage should hereafter
approach the place where the Christians were ploughing,
pasturing, sowing or engaged in agricultural labor. The
violation of this article was to subject them to arrest.
They might sell meat or maize at the Ronduit, in parties of
three canoes at a time, but only on condition that they sent
a flag of truce beforehand to give notice of their approach.
For their accommodation, on such occasions, a house was to
be built beyond the kill.

"Should a Dutchman kill an Indian, or an Indian a Dutchman,
no war was to be declared. A complaint was to be lodged
against the murderer, who should be hanged in the presence
of both the contracting parties. All damages, by the killing
of cattle, were to be paid for; and this treaty was to be
annually ratified by the Esopus Indians. The Hackingsack and
Staten Island sachems were security for the faithful
observance of this contract; and were bound to co-operate
against either the Esopus Indians or the Dutch, whichever
might violate its terms."

The peace thus secured gave universal satisfaction in the Dutch
settlements. Governor Stuyvesant devoutly proclaimed a day of general
thanks giving to God for the great blessing.

It will be remembered that John Scott had received a commission from
Connecticut, and it was expected that, as their agent, he would cause
the English towns on western Long Island to be annexed to the
Connecticut province. Instead of this, those towns declared themselves
independent, and Scott allowed himself to be chosen their president.
The Court at Hartford, upon being made acquainted with these facts,
was very indignant. A proclamation was soon issued by the Assembly of
Connecticut, charging Scott with various high crimes and misdemeanors,
and ordering his arrest. A party of soldiers