The Aborigines of this Continent were probably called Indians from the fact that the discoverers of America supposed they had reached the eastern coasts of India. Of the origin of this race of people history remains silent. Nor do their own traditions throw much light on the subjects.

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The prophecies of the Scriptures forbid the belief that they have been annihilated, for they, with the house of Judah, were to continue a distinct people. And we know the house of Judah is to this day separate and distinct from all other people, though scattered to the four winds of Heaven.

For further suggestions on this point I refer the reader to Rev. Ethan Smith's View of the Hebrews, and Rev. J. B. Finley's History of the Wyandotta Mission.