Annexed is a speech by Whirling Thunder on behalf of the Winnebago Indians which is not more than reasonable. Many of them have become Catholics and bid fair to become good members of society. Unsigned copy. The annexed speech of Whirling Thunder follows: By the treaty of last fall 1832, they are to have a school established at Prairie Du Chien. Most of the nation are on the Barrebault River and are anxious for the school. Many of them have become Catholics and are anxious to become civilized through the exertions of Father Samuel Mazzuchelli. They hope that the President will grant their prayers and permit their children to be educated by Father Mazzuchelli in the Catholic persuasion. Until lately, they had no one to teach them the word of God and now, seeing the light, they want Father Mazzuchelli to remain with them and to have their school, and it is in the power of the President to grant them this aid. On the same page is another petition as follows: