There were two points in law, either one of which would release him. First, the Indian is a _person_, and the Constitution prohibits any distinction being made against any person born in this country, on account of race, color or previous condition; and, second, if we regard the Indian as a foreigner, still the right of expatriation is a principle recognized by our Government, and under the operation of that principle the prisoner could not be restrained from his liberty. The judge, therefore, ordered his discharge. This is the first instance in the history of the country where an Indian has secured standing in a United States court. It is proposed now to bring suit for the recovery of the Ponca reservation. In the opinion of lawyers who have carefully examined into the case, the suit can be successfully carried; and if this is done, the heaviest blow ever yet dealt against the unholy treatment the Indians have received from wicked men will be given, and the way opened by which justice may at length be done these terribly abused people. There is need that the friends of justice and humanity throughout the country take hold of this matter vigorously. The Indian ring, with millions of dollars to back them, will fight to the bitter end. It will cost money to put this thing through. Not less than four thousand dollars should be in the treasury at the start. Col. C. G. Hammond was appointed treasurer at a recent meeting in Chicago, and is already receiving remittances. A committee was appointed to raise funds in the city. Let Boston take hold of this matter, and all New England follow. Able lawyers are ready to give their services free. Let money be forthcoming to raise the issue at once and carry it forward from step to step till victory crown the effort.--SCROOBY, in the _Congregationalist_.