Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-11-23

'eiests tLan those OF GeOrEia were cCccernFd
The doctrine assumed in justification of the me-
mace involved the tights of all the S,ate--It az.
-er's the broad power for the Executive ofthe Gem
eral Govetnn eDt in any con rOvcrsy between
State sndthe u s., TO decide the right and W ong
] OF that controversy promptly, absolutely and
I finally, without appeal, and TO iDiorce such dec
| sion by the sword power most awful, tremen-
d! dous, aud unnatural, anu not given by the Cors,.
tuition TO the Congress. In such conts-t
Georgia could make sacrifices too dear, beca,s
he contended ia just md righteous cause, not
for herself sone. but for all the States hose hoe
or, dignity, aud Independence, alike at stake
- Happily for the country, the enforcement OF
this measure has no. been yet attempted whether
| on reconsideration IL has been yielded to more
deliberate suggestions and more prudent couDsels
or decided as wholly indefeesible, and therefore
inpracticable, ressrYcd for CHER and future
! occasion, Is no, known TO me, and can only be
conjecured 1t IL reasonable at least charitable 10
concluded, that what in this respect ought to be
done, has been done; and that wis l. M aud mo,lea
ton can find no amends for the cslaniies OF a al
vii war, in the transfer from Georges to the Ind
aus ut comparatively worthless fraction Of terri.
tory, which, but for the principle involved. th.
government would not Geign 10 make subject of
angry conention with that OF the Uniied States
"rhe c. untry oitheCTeeks falling within the char
tered limits Ut Georgia being acquired, It remains
Tor you to consider of he measures most exreeEt-
Tor the acQiiston OF that OF the CheroSees with
in the same limits On this subject my opini H.
have beeen freely and frankly, ind repeatedly CON
mInicated there is reason 10 change them -
you hold the territory by the came tenure a. YOU
hold that on which yourselves and your ancestors
have long fixed your hearhs and firesides- The o.
rigins charter oil the State This tenure remains
unchanged by the Articles OF Confederation or by
thepresent CONSTITUTIONS, and without the consen.
OF the people. it is Interchangeable but by lie act
God The right OF occupancy following the right ot
soil and jurisdiction, yOu claim The -ane right OF oc-
AZ mil m fel al,
by the confederation he present constitution and
therefore, are tree IA times future times pas
10 enter upon iat occupancy consulting your rights
your convenience and the dictates Of humant, on
| ly- your rights urdoubied- your convene
encB IL resolved bV the various circumstances H.
VIII ich you mag al any time find your popuIatjo.
and territory, and The of your people as result
; Ting from the relative condition Of both: and tb.
obligations OF humanity, always paramount to the
claims OF interest," are 70 be sought in the consider
alton of what is due from a civilized tos savape
community, and OF the cum Of human happiness
present and future, which is involved in the est
mate -Whs,ever may be the CONT ollins motive
resulting from other sideratons those of bu-
manity opposed no obstacle TO the immediate occu
patton of the country. The Cberokees are ONLY
asked TO surrender now, aud voluntarily the G. In
; try which by the force of moral circumstance
they must very soon surrender, even against thei,
WILL not without consideration equivalent bu,
! IN exchange for another, and in all respects a bet.
ter connuywiih alttIe IN tee IN the place of pre-
csTlous occupancy--with generous soil and a
| iubrious climate presenting choice TO agriculture
| or the chsse--insulated nom the whites and pro
! ected by the power OF the United States All who
I oppose themselves 10 this movenl ent are eneu,es
OF the Cherokees, ignorant of their true interests
or Indifferent TO their present and future welfare
ut Is proper to inform you that the men or al Of
, the last Legislature this subject, addressed 10
J The President, was forwarded in due time win
7 an accompanying letter, to which no satisfactory
answer has been given.
Connected with other subjects of disagreement,
with the government of tie u. s. is that of the di
viding line between Florida and this State dire
ted TO be run and marked by several resolutions
OF the Legislature. The concurrence of 3i;e sene
raj government being necessary to the perfection
oil this measure, II was repeatedly invited, and
eventually obtained. A highly resectabJs Gen
tleDaa, and late Governor of Virginia. Tbomas
| w. Randolph, having been appointed the Com
missioner on he part of U. States and Tbouas
| SpaldnG the Commissioner on the part of sorgis
they proceeded in spirit of harmony and couesrt
to the execution o. their trust. and am happy To
inform you that, without bringing THEN labor to
termination most desirable, they closed them with
| no interruption OF that spirit. On the contrary
with an Improvement Of it CORES pondiDg to The
intelligence, patriotism and liberal sentiments
which distinguished them.
| sit gives me grest pleasure 10 inform yon That
recent acts of the General Government end of IT'S
d ferent departments, be-peais return TO good
/ r
feeling, and give an earnest OF future good under
sisndinS which 1t has been the sincere desire. a.
! II - the duty, Of this government, to cultivate
| Our militia claims, constantly and seduJousIv
but unavsilingly urged before that government for
~ OF SO years, have been recognized, and, under
circumstances wausBtDg the belief that soms
grains oil prejudice had mingled with the former
repeaie ed considerations of them and that nothin,
was wanting 10 prompt acknowledgment oil
their justice at all times. but calm, dispas-iona,s
and impartial investigation. They are in course of
liquidation and settlement"
"Ihe expenses of the military expedition ordered
for the defence of The southern frontier sesirs,
threatened hoslities of the Indians have been Al
lowed as correct charge against tie general On
vernment, and paid: and moneys advanced an sc
count OF the United States by the Executive of |
georgia iof running and marking the Florida line |
have, although thar operation was arrested bv the
government Of Georgia, been promptly returned.
acts indeed OF just expectations because manilestIv
right in themselves, bat alfOrding at The same
time, no little qualification, because what is mani
testify rights is not always done.''
Among The various violations of the Constitu-
lion of the T. States, the people the Southern
States have lately been made TO feel & to cornrIai
OF that prominent ore which has taken from, the
States the general guardianship over the laho, and
industry Of the people, g. bich il ,,as ourr,ssi -
ciusiveiy belonged TO them & which j, is believed
they never have voiuaaTs ra,incuished I,tsin
the exercise OF this gusrdianship that he C,o,ss
proceed from session session TO tax one rorion
oil The community, not Interested in a psrtirular
branch oi industry, TO sustain another poriion in
ierested IN, and carrying that b,abcb Di.re. /
gatdiDg the liberal principles which would leave
industry free to'seek its own employment. and re- !
'arning TO The benign ed policy long pr.ctiseI bv
o'neL na'lons' but now abandoning By al enligh |