The Association is no stranger to the Indian work. At one time it had twenty-one missionaries among them. It is true that its missions were abandoned in large measure and the efforts of the Association concentrated upon the South. But precious fruits are yet gathered from that neglected planting. The Association gave its hearty co-operation to the peace policy of Gen. Grant, rendering useful service to the Government and the Indians by the appointment of some _good_ agents, a few of whom, notwithstanding all detractions and temptations, are alive and remain unto this present. It has aided in the education of Indian youth at Hampton, and the Committee had voted for the current year a much larger appropriation for Indian work. If the Board shall transfer to it the Dakota Mission, the responsibility and the call for funds may be larger than was anticipated, but if it be the call of Providence there will be no shrinking from duty. Caste-prejudice is the curse of most of the nations yet unconverted to Christ, and a great hindrance to the Gospel. In this country it is the bitterest force left by Slavery—bitter in him who cherishes it, and in him who suffers from it. Christianity must conquer it as it did slavery—for the world. It can do this; its love can subdue the pride of the Caucasian, and its light and power uplift the negro, the Chinaman and the Indian. To the practical preaching of this love and light must the American Missionary Association devote its concentrated efforts, till all the people of this land shall come into the fellowship of the Gospel and into the glorious liberty of the children of God. * * * * * ADDRESSES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. * * * * * PRESIDENT HAYES’ ADDRESS.