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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26
VI WI 1NOOIs
Maj. ANDREWS, Special Agent, U. S.

Major .Andre,rs to GoUernor Troup.
MILLEDGEvILLE, Geo. June 9Th, 1925.
SiR-I am honored by the receipt of
your note this evening.
Col. Lumpkin has Inexperienced
my remarks greatly, for feel satisfied
he is incapable of disappointing
Them if he supposes | had formed any
opinion as to the guilt or innocence OF
the Indian Agent, or would form one,
until l was placed in possession, in an
official manner, of all the evidence to
be obtained from every quarter, and
had thoroughly examined it. The
conversation had the honor of hold
ing with the Colonel, which, it appears,
was at the request of your Excellency,
was long and desultory: | can only at
this time recollect the result, in that,
until l was furnished, officially, with
the documents and evidence referred
to in the latter part Of your Excellen-
cy's letter Of the 3!st ult., | did not
consider myself at liberty to form any
opinion,-not even as to the propriety
of suspension Of the Agent.
l beg the attention of your Excellen-
cy to my letter of the Slst Of May, by
which you will perceive, expected to
be able to furnish the Agent, in case
his suspension was decided on, with
copy of the charges and specifications
made against him, Immediately on his
being suspended, that he might be
"enablcd to defend himself before his
"eovemment, with as little delay as
"possible:" and that his suspension
would also depend on the present state
of excitement among the Indians
This course your Excellency will do
me the Justice to believe, is.in strict &C
cordance with the instructions OF my
government.
l have delayed all proceedings, even
to formal acknowledgement Of the
receipt of your letter Of the 3lst ult. }
waiting to be furnished with the docu-
ments and evidence promised in it
So soon as l shall be honored by its re-
ceipt, (if Gen. Gaines shall have ar
rived) l will Immediately proceed to
execute the intentions Of the President,
as made known TO your Excellency.
! have the honor to be, with the
highes st respect and consideration, your
Excellency's most obed't serv't,
T. p. ANDREWS, Special Agent.
To His Elk. GEO. M. TRoup,
Governor of Georgia, Milledgeville.
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sembled that portion, and you see in
the mornings paper by what formi-
dable and imposing array of Chiefs ne
stands exculpated and acquitted. Now
Sir, appeal to your good sense to in
form me of what avail will be the con-
templated convocation and catechising
of the Indians, the Agent holding to
his commission, and welding his &C
customed powers. is to be believed
that under like circumstances they
will reconsider their minutes and alter
their verdict? Not so-in matters Of
this kind they have sagacity and
shrewdness, and decent regard for the
opinions Of the World. Not doubling
that your object is the ascertainment OF
truth, it is hoped that you will suffer
no obstacles to impede your course to
1.-THE most formidable of all stands
directly in your way. IT'S impossible
that the faintest ray Of light can reach
you when ii is knownsthat in despite Of
all that has transpired of elimination,
of investigation, ofevidence and OF ex-
posure, the Agent is present to the In
dams in his robes of Ermine, yet sus-
tanned by the government Of the Unit
ed States, as if his purity were spotless,
and bis name unsullied-the same in
authority as he always has been-the
same whom they behold in prospect
to be their leader through new trials,
their counsellor in evil times and the
Supreme Director of their destinies in
all times.< Can it be presumed, that
under such circumstances, the Indians
will speak to you withoutrestraint! The
Documents of incontestible authority,
placed in possession, prove to you
that they will not. No Sir, the way to
the accomplishment of the ends of your
mission is open-suspend the Agent
make atonement to the friends OF Nc
Intosh for the blood shed by the guilty
instruments Of white men-restore the
friendly Chiefs to their political rank
and power, and my word for it, you
will find truth, and enough of it, for
every purpose, peace, reconciliation,
and union.
With great respect and esteem,
~
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to redeem. The consequence must be, that
the local Banks will reduce their paper Cir
culation to their ability to pay in specie, and
that their notes will Immediately be worth
the amount which they promise to pay.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

The National lntelligencer recommends
that persons writing to the Heads of Depart.
ments, or other Officers of the General Co.
vernment on private business, should mark
their letters Observation-Disclosures in the
absence of the officer to whom letter may
be directed, some other person in his depart
ment, as matter of duty, will open it; but
Unmarked "priuate" or "coafdential," it would
be retained unopened or forwarded to the
person whose name it may bear.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

Fire at H.dson.-Between the hours of 8 and
O'Clock in the evening of the 10Th inst. an
alarming fire broke out in the city of Hudson,
and before it could be checked consumed up
wards of twenty fine houses. Two of these
were extensive and valuable satinnett manu-
factories. The loss ofproperty has not been
estimated, nor is it known how the fire origi-
mated.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26
VI. N. NoSI.
Maj. T. P. ANDREWS, Special Agent.
Governor Troup to Major .Andre'cs.
Executive DEPARTMENT.,
Milledgeville, 18th June, 1926.

Governor 7roup to Major .Andrews.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT., }
Milledgeville, 18th June, 1926.
SHIN the conversations held with
Yourself and General Gaines in relation
to the objects of your mission, you were
pleased to express desire to receive
from myself, any views or suggestions
which might usefully contribute to the
results which were most desirable
These in passing have been hitherto
frankly given-as it is determined that
one or both Of you will proceed to at
tend the convention of the Indians a
bout to be holden at Broken Arrow and
the Indian Springs, it becomes my du-
ty to disclose to you in special man
ner, the opinions entertained ofthe first
and most important movement, SO that
if miscarriage follow, the Councils of
Georgia will share in no degree the re-
sponsibility of that miscarriage; it is
known to be one of your objects, to eli
cit from the Convention the truths con-
nected with the late S present disorders
in the Nation; development which
the Councils of Georgia cannot fail to
regard with very deep concern. 1t has
been more than once asked OF you
therefore if preparatory to this move
ment, it did not seem to you as indis-
pensable to suspend the Agent from
his functions under the authority vest
ed in you by your Government. The
answers given have been received with
pain and regret, because they indicated
an intention to forbear the exercise Of
the power, at least for the present,
whilst it is plainly foreseen that the
present is the only, moment, at which
the exercise of it would be Of any va
lue to you or to us in the ful6lment OF
the objects of your mission; and for
this very obvious reason. The Agent
in virtue of his official power exercis-
ing a controlling influence over one
portion Of the Nation, has already as
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OFFICIAL correspondence.
Governor Iroup to Major .Andre,cs.
Executive DEPARTMET,
IL Luz Q0S

Governor 1roup TO Major .dndretcs.
EXECUTIVE DEpARTMET,
Milledgeville, 9th June 1925. )
SIR will thank you to inform me,
if in conversation held al my request
with Col. Lumpkin, you stated to him
that the evidence submitted to you, did
not furnish even probable cause to sus-
pect the Indian Agent, as guilty under
the charges exhibited against him in
my letter Of the Slst ult. AS intend
to communicate Immediately with your
government on this subject, wish you
to be very particular in the answer you
may think proper to give, that the pos
sibi lity of mistake or Misrepresentation
may be avoided.
Very Respectfully, Sir,
G. NJ. TROUP.
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G.. NJ TROUP.
Maj. r. P. Andrews, Special Agent.
Governor Troup 10 Major Andre,Us.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Milledgeville, Goth June, 1925.

SIR have this moment received
your letter Of the 18th inst. dated at
the Creek Agency. The printing Of
the documents and evidence having re-
lation to the disorders in the Nation,
and to the charges exhibited by this
government, will be completed it is UNI
derstood i'll the course Of the day; so
that copy will be forwarded for your
use in the course Of tomorrow.
The commission authorised by the
Legislature TO take further testimony,
will, for that purpose, proceed forth
with to the Nation, and under orders
TO make all possible dispatch.
You have widely mistaken me, ifyou
believe any disposition exists here to
withhold from the Agent the most am
pie means of justifying himself to his
government, much less any desire for
the performance Of an act on your part,
that would SAVIOR of oppression-on the
contrary, this government desires that
the fairest opportunity shall be afford
ed the accused, of pro6ting Of every
description of testimony which may be
available for his complete vindication,
free from any obstacles or em5arrass-
mems, which it might have the power
to interpose. 1t was in this spirit that
my instructions to the Commission
were drafted, and altho' it was known
that the Agent had disclaimed the au-
thority of the government of Georgia
to interfere, and that therefore there
was little probability of his seeking the
benefit of a particular instructions; ne
vertheless an instruction has been CIV
Ell, which will admit him at his plea
sure to be present at the investigation
on our part, and to exercise the right
ofcross examination freely. Moreover,
| can add with great sincerity, that it
will give me pleasure at any time, to
contribute aids and facilities to his de-
fence; for whatever l may believe of
the guilt or innocence of the Agent, l
trust, that one and all ofus, for the no.
nor of our human nature, would gladly
see him indicated and justified against
such charges as have been preferred
by this government. Whilst, however,
this assurance is given, it is neverthe-
less true, that you have very much mis-
conceived the sentence of my message,
which, according to your construction
of it, implies doubt of the guilt Of the
Agent. No such doubt exists. 1t was
not said that the Agent had commit
ted crimes, because it was not intend
ed to say SO; it was enough that the A
gent had been charged with the COM
mission of them; and having exhibit
ed the charges, presumed you would
not have been insensible to the indeli-
cacy Of the accuser passing sentence
upon the accused. But whilst this was
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

Mr.. Rush and his family left Philadelphia on
Thursday morning last for Washington city.
The dinner given in honor ofhis return took
place the day before, and was numerously at
tended.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

tits truly melancholy to read the accounts
which the New.York papers give, Of the fatal
ity produced by drinking cold water in the
heat of the day. The AMERICAN says that
Mirfy-one cases occurred there on Friday last,
and six or seven more on Saturday morning
before nine o'clock. No advice or caution
seems to check the imprudence of the labor
ing people, among whom most of the deaths
take place. They become excited by labor
and liquor, and run to the nearest pump re-
gardless Of The consequences. In other res
poets the city is said to enjoy fine health,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

american Peat.-A gentleman on an excur.
sion from HeF York to New England writes
the Editors Of the Commercial Advertiser
that between walpo!e and Dedham he pass
ed by Bog, in which number of laborers
were engaged cutting Peat for the Boston
market.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

1t is estimated by the Franklin Gazette, that
General Lafayette, when he returns to France
will have travelled, from the time he left his
native soil for this country last summer, to the
day of his return, between sixteen and eigh-
teen thousand miles, He has not had a days
sickness in the whole period.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

The New-Yorkers begin TO complain Of the
scarcity of money in Wall street, which is
represented by the American, as greater than
at any former period. The causes assigned
are, the number of Banking, Insurance and
other societies, chartered by the Legislature
at its late sittings the curtailments by the
Bank of the United States 20 meet the large
amount of the Public debt, redeemable in Oc-
tober; the extensive speculations in cotton,
sc, shipped at high prices, and in conse-
quence of stagnation in foreign markets, yield
ing no returns and even the uncertain con-
diton of the European money markets is
said to have an influence. In addition to
these causes, it is complained that the banks
have long had too great circulation, consider
ing their capital and this, in all probability, is
the root of the whole evil. Capital was not so
redundant as supposed. While specie was
plenty, the banks made great issues of paper,
which was borrowed, vested in stocks, and
used in various other speculations. The banks
are now compelled to call in these loans, and
the speculator must sell to a disadvantage,
or impair his credit. The last Canal loan
bearing an interest of s per cent, brought par
only.
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Governor Troup TO Major Andre,cs.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
19th I,Na 1909

Milledgcville, 18th June, 1875.
SIR-In compliance with ResoIu-
ton of the Legislature Of the State Of
Georgia, place you in possession of
the report of committee-the resolu-
tons which follow, and the evidence
which supports them, in the case Of the
Aeen. for Indian Affairs, whose con-
duct in connection with the late distur-
Dances in the Greek nation, has been
recently subject of investigation be-
fore that Legislature.
Very Respectfully,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

A writer in the Philadelphia Aurora, thinks
that claiming the pumps isl more necessary
step than shooting mad-dogs; and says, that
fewer deaths have occurred from hydypho-
bia for the last ten years, than from drink
ing cold water within the present month.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

him. or had compulsory process for
obtaining witnesses in his favor-as re.
quired by the sacred instrument which
guards the rights Of all.
l observed before leaving Milledge-
vile, that parts of the testimony taken
before the Committee of the Legisla-
ture, had been published in the news
papers; and it was currently reported
the balance was to be shortly made
public. The Indian Agent being an
officer of the General Government,
presume, (and from expressions in the
report adopted by the Legislature
that the main object of the examina-
ton was to place the General Govern.
ment in possession of the evidence! If
such is the fact, your excellency will
not, feel assured, think it improper
in me, as the Agent Of the Government,
TO remark, that trust you will consi-
der it as due in courtesy to the General
Government, and in Justice to the party
accu sed, that the evidence taken by the
Committee, and now in the official
charge of your excellency, avowedly
exparte, should not be spread before
the public, and public opinion thereby
forestalled before the Agent has had an
opportunity of defending himself, or
the General Government an opportu-
nifty of examining the evidence adduced
by either palty.-The frankness which
your excellency has uniformly invited,
emboldens me to make this suggestion
for your consideration.
With the highest respect and consi-
deration, | remain your excellency's
most obdcdient servant.
T. p. ANDREWS, Special Agent.
To his Excellency Geo. NJ. Troup,
Governor of Georgia, Milledgeville.
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Governor Troup to Maj. Andee,cs.
Executive DEPARTMENT,
Milledreyille, 18th June, 1925.


SIR-From the course recently pur-
sued by the Agent in procuring from
the chiefs ofthe hostile Indians, under
the influence Of his Office, and from the
Missionaries, their attestation TO his
innocence, the Commissioners appoint
ed under the authority of the Legisla-
ture, are directed TO proceed TO Broken
Arrow, to participate in the councils to
be holden there on the 18th inst. SO far
as they have Tor their objects, the col
lection of facts and Development Of
truths as connected with the late dis
turbances in the Nation, and the char
ges exhibited by this government a
gainst the Agent of the U. States for
Indian Affairs. They are instructed
specially to avoid any interference, un-
less solicited, with the political ar
engagements ornegotiations between the
U. S. and the Indians, which appertain
exclusively to the relations and inter-
ests subsisting between them, and to
which the state of Georgia is no party.
1t is hoped and expected, that this
measure will meet your concurrence
and appreciation.
With great respect, sc.
n NJ rrDnTID
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

Many of the Religious Societies of Boston
have petitioned the City Council for power to
extend chains across the streets on Sundays.
The Common Council granted permission,
but the Board of Aldermen unanimously re-
fused their concurrence, and gave it as their
opinion, that the Corporation had no right to
obstruct the highways in any part of the
state; and consequently, could not authorize
any religidk society to place chain across
a public street. The opinion is unquestiona-
bly, correct. Such attempts at church domin-
ion are we'll calculated to make the great bo-
dy of the people suspicious ofthe Clergy, and
to diminish the salutary influence which has
been voluntarily accorded that useful class of
citizens. Too much religious regulation will
destroy osr veneration for the institution, and
tend more to make us revengefully wicked,
than to improve us in our moral course.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

Effects of the Erie Canal.-ltis stated in the
Raleigh Star, that Flour manufactured on
Lake Erie has been proftably sold in New
bern, North Carolina, for S. so per barrel
This flour was transported from the lake to
Albany through the Grand State Canal; thence
down the North River to New-York; and
thence by sea to Newbern. The cost OF trans
portation from the lakes to Newbem, was
less than 81 so per barrel, while that between
Raleigh and Newbern (not more than 12o
miles) is generally So.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-26

A new Literary Journal is about to be esta-
blished at Boston, edited by Col. John Ever
EFT, and supported by the able talents OF
Judge Story, Mr.. Webster and Professor Ev-
erett. Such paper cannot fail to attract the
attention of the American community.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-23
IvorAN SpRtxGs, 7th Feb. 1925.

INDIAN SPRINGS, 7th Feb 1925.
On this day the Commissioners met at this place prr-
suan TO appointment, but few Chiefs having arrived no
business doUc. The following letter was received
from the Agent, Col. CroweI
INDrtN SPRINGS, Feb. eth, 1926
Gcaimol: Having been informed by the War Dc
par'mCut Of The renewal Of the negotiation with the
Creek Indians for cessjcn Of land and being instruct
cd Ia obey your orders relation TO the negotiation
now have the honor 10 inform you that will in compl
ancc with my instructions, obey such instructions as /
may "ciye from you in the luGment Of your duties
under the instructions of the War Department and
chccrfuy cooperate with you in bringing TO success
iui termination the present negotiation
have the honor to be- your obedien servant
JOHN CROWELL, Agent Ind. Affairs.
.NeSsrS. .HorjWeLtcy and Campbell
The following reply returned The next morning:
INDtA1 SPRINGS, Feb 9th, 1925.
SIR: We have received your note of Yesterday, in
forming MS Of tie instructions which have been commu
mcaied TO YOU BY The Department Of War upon the sub
lact o the negotiation pending win the Greek In
daDs successful termination Of The business in which
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-23
CHULLY NCISToSu,
CteIk to the National Council.

Copy Of a Letter, .fjom u. c. Campbell to Col. Jod,
Cro'ceU, .5Sent # L,djrn .36iGrs.
WASHINGTON Cry, JAN -, 1925.
SIR: The Commissioners on the Part of the United
State have cornc 10 the conclusion OF assembling the
Chiefs of the Creek Nation for the purpose submit
ting To them matters of Importance 10 themselves and
the Government. The day Of convention will be III
7h of February next, Monday, at the Iudan Springs
We desrous that all the hies the Nation should
attend who in the habit of transactng public busi
ness, and cf signing treaties.
You will cause the enclosed invitation to be circula
ted oTtIw h. amongst the Chiefs, and broken d.
issued accordingly. On my return to Georgia, winch
will be in few days shall probably have occasion t.,
address You further upon the subject OF the negotiation
am, sir, your obedeHt servant,
DUNCAN G.. CAMPBELL,
Col. JoHS CRowELL,
.4Sent ot' Indian .9fairs.
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Seach GRAY
WM. N'lNTOsH. S2.N' Consca
SAML HAWKINS, Interpreters
CMELLY NTIM.rns;I Cleih.

CRrrN NATION, 25tl Jan. 1925.
We, the principal! Chiefs Of Cowcia, Talla1ega Bro
kcH Arrow and i!itchata Towns, in council met, gree
able 10 previous notice by Gen William Mcintosh,
whomwr acknov ledge 10 DC principal protector and
Chief, having full confidence in his patrictsm nter-
r'y and great regard for ms people, whon he repre-
SontS, have ucaniuuusi nominated and appointed him,
with seven others Of the National Council ITO witty
Tome TnelsunugC2", Oathle TuslSupuggee Benjamin
perrso. S"ah GRAY, ArPific Tuslunuggee, Tuku
parchu layO, and Coweats Emaro. and Samuel Haw-
n5 n'er?rctCr, 10 meet the President of the United
SaieS, our Father, aud make such arrangements as
vii be nHSl cod';vc ~ the welfare Of people and
10 rrrevC such ad"icc father the President may
tHt proper 20 give and should father the Pres,-
lent give H. a lTs opinion that the claim of the State
tot Georgia 10 the .nd githin her limits would prevent
fee sim lc title from ycstI0g in peonle ther II,
thai event. Gen William Mcintosh with the other dele
gates Of our q ic, duIv authorized in behalf of our
p"on'e ID max such arrangements with orr father the
President or his Commissioners for that purpose IN an
exchange for lands west nf The Mississippi such haze
been referred Ia BY the United States Commissioners
lately nj the Broken Arrow assuring the President our
athe", al the time, that thing which the said
Delegates may DO on the OCCASION will NEE; the appro
baton Of the National Council in general nasmuch as
there six o' cur principal Council with Gcner
Mcintosh who authorised TO sign Treaty of that
kind which father thc President and our Delegates
may make upon the subject.
Signed in open council the day and date above writ
ten.