Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-08-28

Indians, comfortably si,uAteJ think fast improving
have seen travelling from Maiden, where they have
been 10 receive prescnts than hundred; not one
WAS on foot or drunk, not more than but was welt
clothed"
A Seneca Chief a few weeks since was killed by
his relation, because he had, his relation believed
killed nearer connection Of the slayer; he killed
oy the avengcr OF blood according 10 their custom
warrant was issued charging the slayer, no himself
had been made Chief place OF he dccea ed; he was
arrested and brought before Justice in .Sandcsky the
evening" aiier we came 10 this place. lie was Coun-
ell when they arrested him; he Immediately went with
his friends with the officer. The adiaas were many
OF them examined; they all denied any
transaction, further than from report They proe sed
against our government interfering with their ransac
tons with another. The government should, IL
appears to me- lei them alone They heard of The in
tendea arrests and mad met in Council 10 consult on the
subject AMI receive the officer; they probably agreed TO
disclose nothing ~ presGus the prosecution OF their
Chief
The Commissioners appointed to hold treaty with
the Indians at Prairie du CHEM requested s; one OF
delegates should be from the Mines to repre-
sent the true situation Of tue country and accordingly.
meeting OF the citizens held at Mineral Point
the Odd inst for the purpose of elecug their
when Cen. DODGE was chosen; who started 70, the
Prairie the 25th. no.
.adiress IF the Cyees to the ts=ens of alabama and
Georgia.
We, the Chiefs and head men Of the Greek Nation,
have very recently understood that much alarm aud
excmcnt have been produced in various parts OF your
country; learn that is reported among your elf
tina, the Creek Nation is becoming hostile aud un-
friendly TO the citizens Of said States and learn that
much uneasiness is manifested account OF it, All
this, we are extremely sorry 10 hea and take this
method 10 inform the people, generally, that there are
no such views in contemplation among the people OF the
Creek Nations and the report has been gotten up by
some malicious person TO excite The feelings
the white people against us; perhaps for their personal
advantage; and perhaps 10 The feelings of Tie Ex-
ecuve OF the u s, for the purpose oil forcing
tary TO our WILL from the land OF great
which has been inheritance from 10 GO
nera,ioi',!,s Sine immcmorial.
Independent OF all moral right and moral law. hy
which we hold the same, the Government Of the United
states has, by solemn treaty, made and entered into
at the City OF Washington, by all the constituted au-
'horiiies OF both nations acknowledged, recognised and
guaranteed 10 the Greek Nation for all the land
now hold, though that is bur little, and we never can
think OF moving from it--Our children are near aud
dear tous; we mus, cherish and support them.--We
wish 10 live In peace with white brothers; and
wish our children to live in peace after dead aud
COMO. We wish TO cultivate peace and harmony 70.
ever.-We wish and instruct children 10 adopt the
manners AMI customs oil the whites, far they
capable oil so doing, as ind neighbours the Che
rokees, are fast advancing in the arts OF civilized life
This has convinced ia that do the same; and in
'he course Of few more generations, our old habits
manners, and customs will, confidently beleve, he
fully and completely eradica,cd, and will all the
arts OF civilization.
Now, friends aud brothers, we appeal to your teeI
ngs OF iustice and magnsninity for cooperation in
our cause. You are great, happy and maguanirnous
people You understand how TO appreciate free prin-
cipies, free laws. and free institutions ami according 10
your honest conceptions Of such laws you will deal out
to MS all The rights and privileges that entitled
and have been guaranteed to us by e Government Of
the u. States.
In closing this communication, VIC beg you. on the
part OF our nation end ourselves accept the warme.
feelings OF friendship aEd good will; and be assured that
our nation never will spill the blood OF white friends
and brothers, so long the water runs or the grass
grows.
Test,
Samuel Smith, Interpreter. William NJ. Girth, Tuske
ne-han, Hopiihe- ho-o. Neharsocke ho pie, Casso
tenuggy, Tuckes-hachchey Micco, Young Warrior,
jim Boy, Scchey Cornes, Richard Cornels, HopilhIe
hoppe, Tushatchche hojo Y-Ihoier- Niece. Orkon-E-
mickchey, Mernorway, William M'Giibrrry, Tal.se-
ticco Folichchey, Jacob Ellet Mieco Yerhoo, Sindy
Tusong, Ocho Ficco, or Tommy. Niehor. Slocko Chu.
poo, Echo-hojo Samuel Monac, Tuckerhatchey hoio,
Antu.e hoo, Alock-hoo. Talspiico, Tushntchche
cleo, Tustenuggy Chupco. Ockslen. Micckkeemohlem
Ierwassey Niece, Oilocyenboler, Tuscke Micco, Yer
hoemo,hler, SOpebu,key, hIicco Sloccr. Tokes-hoio
Spokek e-hco; fernarhiey Niece, Nehenat,e. hoio -
Nocke semonilier, Shoke Niece Enbicke ola 0bc
hos Micco, Niece Buyeker, Sioiee Niece Cbehon-
Niece. Hu'us- Niece, Tu hachchey Micco, Neheorm-
OTHER, Toiwas emohier, tstenuggy Slower. hoo
inslonis -hojo, Issloty, Chinly Jan.
Cfeek Nation. tug 3, 1920.