Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-18
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TUESDAY MORNING. july 1a 1a2G-

led nj The
'''e session oil Congress The assembly appears TO
have been divided into two partes-the one as remark
able Tor the wisdom, temperance and Justice of its views
as the other for the absence of these Qualities Two
SITS oil Preamblcs and Resolutions Representing their
respective opinions oered-he enc by Dr. Tom
hnson Fort. seconded by Gen: Watson-the other by
VIM. III. Torrance, supported by Col. Jones, Mcssrs
Lamar and j. a, Jencs. The first is signed By ninefy
names, the last by eiykty>ne The first is I'm our on;
Mon, so just and lucid exposition Of Tie subject 70
winch 1t REFERS that have re published il entire
congratulans the Country at the same ts,e ON the
prospect otharmony ami concord promised by the tone
Ut IT'S sentiments, avowed by numerous BODY The
second Preamble neither from lis tyle matter or tenn
per, merits publication.
Inc preamble and resolutions submitted BY Dr. Fort
were then read in the following words: "
IN country, the freedom Of whose institutnope ;y
10 every citizen vital interest in PASSING events IL no
comes duty on all necessary occasions to make sur
pubic expressions of the desire aud sentiments of the
people as may tend TO produce that union of purnos.
and harmony of sentiment, which constitutes the
strength and glory OF republics. For this burmese we
Nall ourselves OF tire occasion presented by call in
the newspapers FOR meeting TO ascertain the nubIic
opinion with regard 10 the late treaty concluded Nv
;HSton city with the Creek Nation.
The subject of our Indian relations we perceive with
regret is again to be made means of perpetuatinr
among US those fcuds which is the desire Of our hearts
10 see at an end. When announced that Trea-
" had been concluded at Washington bv which the
rights ofGeorgia long denied her had been obtained
we fondly hoped that would open before our
people. and that desire to harmonise with one another
ana 10 i've IN confidence and peace with the General
Government, would henccforth distinguish our State
ana people and forever silence the camor which has
been raised against from end ofthe United States
TO The other We hoped the day had dawued in which
our citizens might, in all parts of our country meet
tat courtesy and respect due members of the great
family OF trse United States and that the
an georgia" would no longer turn on the individual
making IT. that attention. which he was In doubt whe
'her TO resent or endure But we have been sadly dis
appointed. Indian relaons--Indan lands are sill IN
DIVIDE us at home, and sink abroad Meetings have
been held in various countless whose pte.eeing ,ra
calculated 10 perpeuate and increase that unhappy cx
clernent which has been the baDc and disgrace of eor
gia We hold it to be duty 10 express our onnions
OF these meetings and the proceedings.
If these meetings have any object it would appear IN
CONSIST IN an attempt 70 carry into effect the treaty Of
the Indian Springs, regardless Of ats 1nnuenf; or as
some would have It, signify 10 Governor Troun te
"shes OF the people with regard to his attempting to
survey the lands, under the law passed at his famous
called scssion--now we hold If TO be impossible any
set OF men, knowing the facts relating 10 this subject fo
heeYe for moment that the people aud eovernme It of
Georgia can carry this treaty into effect. The treaty
OF e lndan Springs is null and rod tue attempt TO car
~ II into effect is madness and however NAV CRATE on
the ears Of some, would not hold him nutless who
would stretch forth his hand down the I1lrs of
rms L.4NO on this subject --aII0w the unhaowe ed
attempt to surrey hS Lond to go on-and shat is the
consequencclheg general government is bound TO in
terpose Tor the protection Of its laws-We are aware
that the interior OF the Government of the United
States 10 prevent tie State from carrying into effect
any law which may have been passed by her Iegisla
lure, s calculated 10 produce great excitement in the
public mind This jealous regard of their rights is the
safeguard Of our liberties; but before the people are
called on to enter into contest with the General Co
vernment it believes them To be very sure that their
rights have been invaded For ourselves, we are de
cIGedy opposed 10 any of vilonce this sub
JcCt.
Between the Treaty the indian Syringe and the late
treaty at asfnnson - have not the means of judging
re evidence which judgment might formed, has not
been published, md authority of our Senator's
IN Congress for surprising ought pub
iisttd both of them having voted against being
f"rc tie Senate Cur desire that the Indian title the
l"nd With" limits should BIZ extnguisircd as
practicable has been uniformly expressed, and this sub
jcct policy uncha pgctwas our rrh that ,be re-
neral government should procure Georgia
but IL IS uudou btedly their right decide the means by
which II Is to be etfecclf the Lands coded this
state IT not for apply the Of corruption
purity to 'hc old or treaty, both have been made by
ine general government ty agents OF their on
- the blame prHisc Thus appears, haze nei-
nef the Information on which 10 Judge, The power
Effect purpose opposed the laws Of the general 20
vernmeu--nor responsible for purity Of those
laws ne questions which interest this subject
few-Has Georgia obtained justice? Have with
" the Creek country been coded? We the high a,I-
thoriy OF Col BENTON surprising that the 1ryy fe,v
VAS intended by all parties the lands OF tpor-
ga ~ ina quarter. 1t that tie line was laid
""WH by part ct our own delegation Congress and we
arc free 20 allow that they would not kuowirclv have
wonged us ont ~ territory Should It turn ,, tina,
'l "@'1 zee" a'''1Nen the Jon" 10 peco5e limits
as good against the General Government as before
With regard to the ground taken as reason for anr,l
ing the Treaty at the Indian Springs VIC are not left in
ignorance 1t is alleged that il is more corrupt Ina
"nef Indian Treaties Bribery Chiefs has become
Ffrt 81 thr system Of the Governments in making Trea
ties with The indian tribes. Mr. Barbour at,pt 10 void
u 'h tne ih'e eay was not only awkward, but entirely
unsuccessful Bat the objection made 70 the Old 1rsa
FsS's not on corruption II is alleged to have been mad.
IN Indians, incompetent 10 convey the ands and ,l
FDe urged against it. How this ground thought
~ c let the vote Of goth branches or Congress
'"M "cHsre IS tie support TO the Old, the op-
P'sH'" io TIE New Treaty. We cannot for = moment
SUPPOSE "ls un'nni'y coid have been procured in carry
measure whose objcc, only agrression and in
Joy to Georgia! Look AT the votes iaken nm az: ,f.
~ u Is ." vain 10 thick wrong oppression to Gcorgia
u''n1ed; f7r less violation the Constitution NJ
-. '"'c' states We may cry that re tranlpod ON,
" ground 10 The earth: bur will be found IN believe
tS'ere no guard TO the Constitutions The C;co-c;a De-
,s9uon, None 20 hear wrongs when ibev urrs tho
m Tie Halls of the National legislature C,,j5 ,l,s 20
O % Jo'n heir standard, not their vice pres-
Hait, Van BUREN, IisvaiD Si,tf my e,, O., 80