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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-08-25
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
.MlLedgerilIe, JUN 4th, 1925

sNHeugeftAe, Juty 3W, 1897
SIR: | had the honour to receive
your letter Of the 1st inst. this morning,
for which be pleased to accept my
thanks.
How does the obstinate refusal 10 re-
move. consist with the universal consent
given at one time to the Treaty at the
Springs, with the exception OF the
Tuckabachees, or with the report made
by Hambly to Col Williamson. that he
had the yea or nay in the matter, and
BY the authority of these same people.
or the placid contentment and good
telling for h'lntosh manifested in their
talk to Col. Lamer, &c. SC. much
fear that this ardent love of country 10
of recent origin. We can scarcely be-
lieve that the amor patri9 is all upon
the one side, and that side tha hostile
one. Will you not be able to discover
In the course of your investigation, that
every thing had been said and done by
whitemen to prejudice them against
their new home, 1t is indeed
pity that these unfortunate men
should be the dupes of the most depra-
we'd of our own color, and so far the
dupes as to be made to act in direct re-
pugnances to their own best interests;
its more to be lamented that the impos-
tiers and knaves cannot be dragged from
their hiding places and punished. Pre-
surprising these unhappy people to con-
tinue blind and obdurate, the utmost
which your government can do, in the
spirit of magnanimity and forbearance,
will be to relinqush the benefit which
would result to it from the execution OF
the Treaty, and guaranty to them for
their permanent home, the lands west
ofthe Georgia line. If the Cherokees
continue to conduct themselves in ike
temper, the like provision may be made
for them--but how will this accord with
the recent publicity adopted by the u
nited States, or with the substantial and
lasting interests OF the Indiansf-In ev-
cry estimate Of humanity, it would be
better that this deceitfl charm, by
which they are bound, should be bro
ken and dispelled, that, after adjust
ment and reconciliation OF differences,
the entire body should move without
sorrow, 10 the country allotted to them.
Lam persuaded ttat no efforts of yours
will be unessayed TO accomplish this
most desirable and holy end; holy, |
Cav. because it is the only one which
can consist with their peare, safety and
han,iness. Pardon me for throwing out
In Sc hasty and desultory reflections;
thew have no doubt already presented
themselves to your own mind. Presum'
ing that the followers of Mlntcsh, VIII o
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AT TWO Dolls. ruTY CENTS
NNUn, PAYABLE BALE fhAuLi Nv AOA
OR THREE DOLLARS
HEAD Quarters. EAT. Der.
ATTFR THE YEAa TxPiRR
Creek Walton, july lsf. 1915.


SIR: had promised myself the plea
sure of sending you detailed account
of nv conference with the Indian Coun-
Gil at this place by this days mail; but
the mail is on the point of closing, and
my account is not ready.
Ihaye therefore only to say that the
Council here promise TO be peaceable,
and to settle their differences with the
friends and followers of Gen M'Intosh,
upon just principles
They protest against the Treaty =
they refuse to receive any part of the
consideration money, or to give any o.
ther evidence OF their acquiescence in
the treaty. But they have in the strong
est terms deliberately declared, that
they will not raise an arm against the
United States, even should an army
come to take from them the whole of
their eountry-that they will make no
sort of resistance, but will set quietly
and be out to death. where the bones of
their ancestors are deposited-that the
world shall know the Museogee Nation
so loved their country, that they we're
willing to die in it rather than sell it. or
leave it. This was their mode Of expires.
sion, as interpreted in presence of b.
Hawkins aud several other interpreters,
who were instructed TO state whether
or not the public interpreter did his
duty.
The Council, fully offended. has
thus appealed 10 our magnaoimity-an
appeal which never can be uhayalIing
when addressed to the citizens OF the
United States.
With great respect, | have the honour
to be,
EDMUND p. GAINES,
Maj. Gen. Commanding.
TO Governor Troup.
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DspAnrMsNr OF Wan,
.5,,ns 18Th 1875

SuUS ION, AO@Os
Sin: Your letter of the Sd inst to the
Secretary of War, has been received,
and submitted to the President OF the
United states, who directs me, in the
absence of the Secretary of War, to
say, in reply, that, if the government of
Georgia should undertake the project
Of surveying the lands ceded to the U.
States by the Greek Nation of Indians,
at the treaty of the Indian Springs, be-
fore the expiration of the time specified
by the sth article of the treaty, for the
removal of the Indians, it will be who'll
#ly upon its own responsibility, and that
the government OF the United States
will not. in any manner, be responsible
for any consequences which MAY result
from that measure.
have the honor to be, yr. ob'dt serv't
c. VANDEN ENTER,
Chief Clerk.
His Ex'y Csc. M. TRoor,
Governor of Georgia.
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almost exclusively occupy the Georgia
lands, will remove, and that, in tbir pre-
sent unsettled condition, it would be We
~ desirable tn them TO do so, whilst
that it would save to the United States
the expense OF their maintenance aud
support here, I would feel myself obi
ged il, consistently with your duty, you
would give every encouragement to
such dispositions.
With great consideration and regard,
G.. n. TR0UP.
Mai. Gen. T. 2. GAryEs--Fort Mitchell.
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Headquarters, EASTERN Der. !
fndian Springs July 3, 1926.

=
SIR: Ihave 10 acknowledge the ho-
nour of your Excellency's Letter of the
18th of this monthly which, it APP
pears that you had ''only a moment to
say one word,o in answer to mine of
the 10th.
Your one word, comprehending,
however, two pretty closely written pa
ges, coming, as it does. from the Chief
Magistrate of an enlightened and pa,rio-
tic member of the United States, de-
mands my attention. Not being dispo-
.sd, however, to follow your example
as to time, have permitted your letter
10 lie on my table for week past, in
the expectation that little reflection
would suggest to you the propriety of
correcting some expression appareEt-
ly hasty, and calculated to call forth
an answer partaking of the climate and
heated atmosphere in which 6ud my
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-08-25

Here follows Gen. Gaines's letter OF
the 10th instant, heretofore published.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-20
Blackstone Canal.

The question Of thef construction of the
Blackstone Canal is no longer matter of
speculation, but of certainty. We are assur-
ed from the best authority that, so great is the
confidence in the productiveness of the stock,
that, instead of any difficulty in obtaining sub
scriptiors, the stock will be eagerly sought
for in Providence, and that more than the
whole amount of the capital will be offered,
there, on the fret day of opening the books.
Indeed, so confident are our shrewdest calcu-
iators, Of its value, that capitalists in New
York are anxious to obtain the stock.
Under these circumstances it becomes nc
cessary forshe people of this County to deter
mine how much Of the stock they will retain
among themselves. For our own part, we
hope they will subscribe literally, not only
because we think il will be a profitable in
vestment, but because the motc stock is re,
tanned amongst us, the greater viii be the in
tercst which IS felt for the advancement of its
welfare We shcrid regret to see the cen-
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-20

The Trustees, with view to the
most liberal encouragement of the Citi-
zens of the County, who live remote
from the place of Exhibition, propose to
pay at the rate of eight cents per mile
for travel, TO the owners of such ami
mails as obtain Premiums and which are
brought or driven more than ten miles,
computing from the place from which
the animals come to the place of the
Show.
No Animal for which TO any owner
one Premium shall have been awarded,
shall be considered subject for any
further premium of the Society, except
il be for qualities different from those
for which the former premium was
awarded.
Persons intending to offer any species
Of Stock for premium must give notice
thereof, either by letter. post paid, or
by personal application to the Record
ing Secretary on or before the 18th OF
October, the day preceding the Show,
at 8 O'Clock in the evening, requesting
him to enter his application, so that tick
cts for the Pens may be ready by eight
o'clock the next morning. The difficult
ty of making arrangements for the prop
er accommodation of the different spe-
cies of Stock, without such previous no.
tice, renders a strict enforcement Of this
rule indispensable-and no person will
be considered as a competitor, who shall
not have made such application, for
entry, on or before the time above spec
flied.
The owners of Working Oxen, Or
Cattle exhibited in the yoke,a request
ed 10 bring chain 10 each yoke to Sc
cure them 10 posts.
In all cases where the age of animals
is mentioned, the applicant must file his
own certificate, or that of some other
respectable individual, who personally
knows the fact, that they are of the age
for which they are entered, and also
that they are the product of the Couu-
~.
To be concluded neat Veek.]
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-20
SUurEfatet:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 90, 1925.
MINISTER TO LONDON.

By The National Journal, we learn that Ru-
fus King has received the appointment of
Minister Plcnipotentiary to London. This
appointment, The most important in the gift OF
the Executive, next to that of Secretary Of
State, is one which is honorable al ike TO the
Judgment and independence Of the President,
and evinces determination to conform to the
spirit of his inaugural address, By looking, i'll
making his selections for office, to the requi-
site qualifications, rather than TO obsolete par
ty distinctions. We hazard nothing in saying,
that no other individual in the Union possess {
es the requisite qualifications for this service,
in so eminent a degree as MIR. King. 1t is
now about thirty years since he held the
same station, under an appointment from
Washington, and discharged the duties Of it to
tie entire satisfaction of that great man, and
with honor to himself and his country. He
has since held various highly responsible
trusts, in our government, and, for about
twelve years past, he has been a member Of
the Senate, where be has usually been on the
Committee OF FoFeign Relations, situation
in which he must become well acquainted
in our diplomatic concerns; and he has stood
coniessedly, at The head of that august body.
1t is not little to his honor, that, although
decided Federalist, he has both times receiv-
ed the appointment of Senator from demo-
cratic Legislatures.
But there are consid, rations apart from his
great talents and profound knowledge, which
make the appointment peculiarly appropriate.
The most Important subjects Of negotiation
now pending with Great Britain relate to the
right 10 navigating the st. Lawrence, and to
the adjustment OF our northern boundary
questions in which the States of New-lork
and Maine are deeply interested, and these
States, il is believed, will be particularly graf
iheG in having their interests entrusted 10 the
hands OF citizen, who is rat.ve OF one, and
an nhabitant OF the other State.
On the whole, in whatever light we view it,
we believe this the most judlcious appoint
ment that could have been made, and so it is
viewed by all whom we have heard speak of
it. So long as the President selects, Tor
our foreign missions, such men as Rufus
King, Alexander Everett, and J. R. Poiusett,
he will confirm the opinion of his friends, that
he is better qualified than any other man to
manage the diplomatic concerns of the ma
ton.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-20
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.

The discovery Of the Philosophers stone,
which was to convert every thing it touched
into gold, so long and SO anxiously sought by
the ancient alchemists, has been reserved for
the present day, and the honor of the most
successful application of it belongs to our own
countrymen. 1t consists in such "A use of the
means, with which Providence has furnished
US, as will ensure the greatest product from
any given amount of labor, and give to every
species ofproperty its greatest relative value.
The great means, by which these effects are
produced, are labor-saying machines, and in
creased facilities for commercial intercourse.
The splendid internal improvements already
made, and- making, in the State of New
York, are proud monument to the wisdom
and energy of her statesmen, more durable
than brass or marble. The great western and
northern Canals, though incomplete, are al
ready pouring their hundreds of thousands of
dollars into the Treasury of the State, and
will, ere long, net millions to il. Yet this is
triling, compared to the wealth which the cit
liens of the State will realize from its opera
ton. The increase Of the value Of real estate
alone, would probably fourfold pay the ex-
pen-e OF the Canals, and, for every dollar that
the State receives as toll, the citizens will re-
ceive four, in the reduced price of transporta-
ton.
The success of these plans has been so
great as to establish the confidence of the peo-
pie in them, and to encourage them to engage
in other similar projects. The Legislature of
the State have recently appropriated $50, 900,
towards the construction of great State road
from the Hudson river to Lake Eric, and have
authorized surveys of the routes ofsEvENrEEN
new Canals, in different sections of the State.
This development of the resources of the
State, has placed New-YorlS conspicuously in
the van of her neighbors, and she is pursuing
the path to greatness and power with giant
strides, without parallel in ancient or mod
ern times. They who would participate in
like prosperity must profit by her example, and
be willing to make use Of the same means,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-20

Monticello and other places, we will not
say Of equal distinction, ne was most
kindly received, and Mr.. Jefferson, with
his usual simplicity and good sense, OBJ
served how well it would be if other
foreigners took the same means that
MIR. P. did to obtain information and to
give it in proper way to such strangers
as felt any interest in the rising fortunes
of the republic. As it was, the state and
affairs of America were represented a
broad by persons not only prejudiced but
wholly ignorant of what they attempted
to represent. The. cities, towns, villa
ges and canals, the palaces which stand
on the eminences between and about the
little lakes and above all the unparalleled
ed richness of the soil in the western
part Of the State Of Newly ork, this gen.
tleman describes in glowing colours, but,
from our own personal knowledge, we
must re mark in such way and merely
10 such terms as we have right to ex-
pect from candid foreigner who has no
fixed objection to be pleased with US,
or, as tho ladies much better expressed
it, as indeed they always do after their
ozyn feelings are enlisted, from gentle
man uhose affections are not engaged
Connecting the growing advantages OF
this section Of the State with the means
of intercourse which our magnificent
stream" affords, he says in twenty years
the western part of New-York will be
the garden Of America and of the world
AT the different farm houses he called
he was received with uniform cordial
ty, and he had much difficulty in getting
any OF them TO accept the smallest con-
sideration for the Refreshments he re-
ceiycd. The information he possessed
was free ly impaired and eagerly and
kindly accepted, and he adds, with char
acteristic neatness and truth, that it is
wonderful how far man of correct de-
pertinent may travel in the interior of
America upon stock of ready and use
full Information. He visited factories
and other abodes of ingenuity or toll
and remarks upon the good behaviour.
! the health and handsome dresses of the
BOYS and girls. We have now arrived
nearly at the bottom of the paragraph
without touching on the topic which we
have placed at the head of it One uD-
pleasant occurrence, and one only, hap
pened. and that was IN a village where
he found united in the person of one
small man, a gambler, prosecutor, a
night walker, foe 10 the freedom of
the press, segar smoker, and what
was " called in America a bettle-hsGded
justice of the peace! After giving pref
| ty humorous contour of his person, he
comes 10 his rose, or proboscis, which
he says, for longitude and definite bulk,
would positively compete with Caro-
lima potato. Nat. yadu.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-20
WAR WITH THE BURMESE.

The Calcutta Gazette Extra of Nov.
q, 1894, contains several dispatches
from Brig. Gen. Sir ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL,
commanding the army at Rangoon, to
the 18th October. They furnish de-
tails of the operations of several corps
of the army. 1t appears by one of
them, from 1t. Col. SMITH, that an at
tack, made by corps under his orders,
on the 7th October on the Burmese
stockade at Aaauben, and the Pagoda Of
Keykloo, was completely repnlsed by
the natives, and that the British were
compelled to retreat. Col. SMITH, in an
nouncing the result, remarks, +" that vol
lies of grape and musketry were dis
charged on troops, at the distance o.
fifty or sixty yards, with an effect and
regularity uneqralled in this country"
A Captain and Lieut.. of the Europeans
were killed, and six wounded. OF the
latter, were one Major, l Captain, and
A Lieutenants. Nineteen natives, Off
GERS and privates, were killed and sixty
seven wounded. Gen. CAMPBELL adds,
Unpleasant as the circumstances de-
tailed must be, the Governor General
may rest assured, that the enemy shall
not long be left to exult in his present
triumph He adds in another despatch
that he has lost no time in sending out
another force, under Brig. Gen. NJ
CREAu, in the hope that the enemy
might be so far elated with his success
as to await its arrival at Keykloo, but in
that he was disappointed; Gen. M'CREAH
having reported that they had evacu-
ated that place, and had retreated, after
setting fire 10 their villages, with great
precipitation into the interiour. Gen.
MIC. destroyed The stockade and burnt
the barracks. In his report he says,
that " during his march considerable
portion Of the road presented the horrid
spectacle of the Sepoys and Pioneers,
who had been lost in the'attack on the
It'll, fastened to the trunks of trees on
the road side mangled and mutilated in
every manner that savage cruelty could
de vise."
A suspicion existed, that there were
European officers in The pay of the Bur-
mese Government.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-20

Sporting .anecdotc.-Some eager sports
men in Cumberland, having come to that
part of the chase which is called a check,
inquired of country lad if he had seen
the hare 90 that way.--After grinning
and scratching his head, he asked, Had
bur broun back ? Yes. eagerly Had
hur long legs !? Yes, yes. (impatientiy.)
Had hur big ears Yes, yes. yes, violent
Ivy Had bur bit o'1vhite under her tail ?
Yes-have you seen her ? No CUR, | has
ma seen her,
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-20
From the Boston Spectator.
THE CHEROAEES.

The rapid improvement of this indian
tribe in all the arts of civilized life has
already silenced the calumnies Of those
who before denied the possibility of
such a change. Their code of laws and
system of government might be models
for many European nations; domestic
and social comforts have been introduce
ed, schools of education literally patron
lied, religious instruction requested
and valued Indeed we have heard
persons residing on their frontiers COM
pare their policy and habits with those
of the whites. much to the disparage-
ment OF the latter.
A few months since. Literary Soci-
ETY. was formed among them, and their
constitution and address wonhd not dis
credit any similar club in New England.
The standard works of English litera-
ture are collected in the libraries of
their chiefs, and their state papers
prove them we'll acquainted with their
contents.
The Alabama papers contain doc
ument from their chiefs, requesting the
apprehension of an Indian, who had
murdered white man in their territory.
1t expresses strong adherence for the
crime, and determination to punish 1t,
totally unlike their former savage feel
ings. Annexed to his is a brief sketch
of the murderer's character, by John
Ridge, one Of their number; part OF
which we copy as a specimen ofChero-
kee civilization.
cit may not be amiss TO relate here,
the natural propensity Of the above
mentioned outlaw to violate the re-
straints of humanity and conscience.
He was or is among the few in this
country, who can look on the tears Of
innocence, as the Turks do on the
blood of the Grecians. He has attend
ed religious worship, but his heart
disdained lts influence. He has seen
civilization, in its habiliments Of orna-
meut, art, taste and beauty, but his
heart never could derive polish from
| It's iOFC6a VI Ills lutCiIcCL CAPOuho VIZ
the variety of its invitations. | have
been requested to make communica-
ton of this TO the public. Although |
sympathise with the family in their mis-
fortunes and grief, in their ciouded pros
poets Of subsistence, occasioned by the
fight of a man, who, though wicked,
was still friend 10 them, | think
have done my duty in acceding to their
request"
A long paper in the Asiatic Research
es, vol. 18th, by Hodgsou s. Herbert,
gives the height of number of the
snowy peaks of the Himalaya ridge Of
mountains, from a survey--from which
it appears that the highest Of these
peaks has an elevation Of 25,589 feet,
or English miles aud Sd. This is
three-quarters Of a mile greater than
the height of Chimborazo, the most ele.
waited Of the Andes.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-20
Esp the Matla.
LATEST FROM FRANCE.
NETWORK, APRIL Is.

We have received by the packet ship
Don Quixotte, Capt. Clarke, Paris pa
pers TO the 14th, and Havre to the 18th
ult. inclusive.
Reports were in circulation in. Paris
at the latest dates, Of great changes
which were about to take place in the
political system of Russia, which appear
ed to have some foundation.
1t is stated, that the troops which re-
manned in SPAN after the evacuation
would leave that country on the LIST OF
April.
The King of Spain had nearly recov-
cred from his late indisposition.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-04-20
BALTIMORE, APRIL i3.

From Portugal-From our correspon-
dents of the Norfolk Beacon we learn,
that Captain Ritche of the ship Betty,
in Hampton Roads from ST. Ubes, in
forms that report had reached there
that Sir Charles Stewart had arrived al
Lisbon, from London, and would embark
for Brazil, invested with full powers to
settle the differences existing between
the Portuguese government and her re-
volted colonies with consent Of both
parties.