Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-06-17


as well as those which remove will share equally |
with the friendly Indians, the money stipulated 10
be paid byh. The money is not given in consde-
ration of the lands-the consideration of them is
other lands, acre for in fee smple--,he money
Is given expressly for Improvements abandoned,
losses suffered 10y removal, and TO defray the ex-
penses OF removal. That portion Of the Tribe
which will not remove, is TO share it with that
whicl does remove. This TO be sure is no con-
Germ oil ours--but you will see by the letter of Gen.
Chilly Mcintosh, that if this construction is per-
sisted In, the consequences may be of the most de-
porable character--s gross breach OF treaty the
one side, consequent refusal 10 comply the
other. POWER enough on the 10 enforce COM
piiance-on the other weakness, innocence,
wretchcdness and woes innumerabIe.
Permit me, to add, that there is something strange
ana nexphcaoie IN this conduct Of the General Co
vernment to the Chief Magistrate of Georgia. On
the 3lst day OF March last, my application to the
Indians Tor permission to survey the country, and
my intention, II that application succeeded, 10
vene the Legislature, were made known to the Pre-
sident. Although one communication at least was
subsequently received from the War Department,
not one word was said in objection 10 the survey.
II any had been made, would have discussed it
calmly and temporarily; and if in the result had
FOUND myself IN the wrong, it would have been
question whether Tor other objects Extra Session
should be called Now that you are assembled,
interest, tits attempted most unexpectedly 10 cross
and embarrass you; but the Legislature is not TO be
frightened from its duty by angry look invite you
to proceed therefore in the course which YOU hav
taken, and Keeping strictly the side of right, and
within the pale of the Constitution and the laws,
you Will under The most adverse cir chmstances find
the most cheering consultations. You cannot thus
proceed without the countenance and support of
your constituents, and doubt not they will be
readily yielded. If be possible, which do not
permit myself to believe, that certain person fill
ING certain station, stands in the way of the peace
and harmony which ought ever 10 subsist between
this and the General Government, and on this ac-
count valuable interests are endangered. that per
son VIII retire Instantly, and with much more plea
sure than he ever occupied that station.
(signed) G. NJ. TROUP.
1. r. .fndretoS, Special .fgent, to Cor. Troup
MILLEp GEvILLE, GEORGIA. May 3lst, 1925
Sir have the honor to send YOU herewith,
dispatches from the Secretary of War for your
Gxceiency, received by me on The Goth inst. at
! w Washington. 80
presume you will be informed, by the depatcbes
now handed TO you, that have been appointed,
oy the President of the L. States to examine into
certain implied charges against Colonel Crowel,
the Indian Agent, contained in your Excelency's
letter to the President of the ; instant as well as
olhers OF a direct and specific character, made, by
Cmly Mcintosh and other Chiefs of the Creek
! Ct w asiIhStOn o enable me 10 perform
tiS delicate and responsible with effect Ihaye
the honor TO request that you will be pleased to
furnish me with any charges and specifications
"Hich you may have to make against the officer
| referred TO, accompanied by any evidence in your
Etceleucys possession relating thereto, or referen-
derived. ~
Having also instructions to loose no time in an
eilort to restore the Creek Indians to a state of
tranquility, (the President having in the mean
tine' as your E1cellency has been informed, taken
prompt and energetic measures TO provide against
every evento or emergency and knowing the great
anxiety OF the President ofthe United States and of
the Secretary at War, to consult the wishes of the
people OF Georgia and of your ExceIlencv. in re-
,auon 10 the unfortunate disturbances in the Creek
Nation, ! have the honor to request also that Won
Wilde pleased TO favor ME with any information
or suggestions which may enable me to fulfil if DOS
soie, the object OF my visit; assuring YOU at the
same time, that they shall receive all that respect
ana attention, to which, coming from so high a
source, they will be so justly entitled.
should your charges against the Agent for any
information which you may be pleased tn nossess
me OH demandit, have to inform you that shall
exercise discretionary power vested in me- (unless
me excitement among the Indians forbid it by
suspendne the Agent from all his functions, until
the further pleasure of the President be exnressed
1t VIII however, be evident to your Excellcncy
t 9'iOuAu AOl S1ilu luStlneQ lii pursuing
decided a course, on light grounds, towards a gen-
tlcman, who has heretofore enioyed the full con-
hdence OF the government. The known high sense
oil justice OF your Excelency will be satisfied too
iiou', such resort appear necessary, it would be
due to Colonel Crowell TO place him, Immediately
IN possession OF the charges made against him.
mat he may be enabled to defend himself before
Ills government with as little delay possible.
Co.. Troup to Major .Gndye,os.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT..
.'fHedgeriNe, 3lst May, 1925.
Sir: Immediately on receipt Of your coromuni
cation OF this date, proceed, in compliance with
the wishes Of the General Government, to CHARGE
the Agent experimenting the affairs Of the Creek
Indians, with, LIST. Predetermined resolution IN
prevent the Indians, by all the means in his power
from making any cession Of their lands in favor of
'he Ieorgians, and this from the most unworthy
and most uniustifiabe of all motives
2ndly. With advising and nstiga,ng in chief
the death OF Mcintosh and his friends
You are referred to the documents connected
with my late messageto the Legislature. and ia the
testimony disclosed and to be disclosed before the
committee charged with the investigation of the
subject to which they relate, and which are sub
mtted to you.
D. Harbour, Secretary at Var, TO Coz Troup
DEPARTmENT OF WAN, MAY, 10, 1925.
orR; In answer 10 your several letters received
at this Department on the 18th and I7tb ms,
am instructed by the President to express his deep
regret at the deaths of Gen Mcintosh and the
othef Creek Chiefs, and the shocking cjrcu,nston
ces with which they were attended While vour
Excelency is understood to ascribe the cause NJ |
these events 10 the criminal conduct of the Apen,
ne by dispatches received some few davs pasf, |
states 10 this Department that your purpose of enter
ing upon and surveying their territory, as made |
known by your Proclamation, had produced in the
Cn'ciS VINO received 1T when assembled in General