Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-26

the usual branches. reading. vSr.ing aui aIithnne
tic, in mechanics, and the arts; and the girls in all
the business of the domestic duties. They should
have the Gospel; and be enlightened they could
bear its rays, at this great source flight aud bles
sedness. In a word, tho work of their preserva-
ton and Improvement, and happiness, ought to be
undertaken IN earnest, pcrsevered in, with dill
gcnce, and followed out in all those departments
which govern US in our rights, and privileges and
Announcements.
For their property here they should be Justly
paid But in money TO those only who would
husband IL 10 improve their western homes o.
Tiers, less enlightened aud less provident, should
have il applied for them, in building their houses,
fencing their fields. buying them cattle, hogs,
poultry, &c. &c.; implements OF husbandry and
articles for domestic use.
Now, can any one doubt, who knows the pre.
sent unhappy and depressed condition Of our Inii-
ans that this removal, and this system, would not
lift them, in single generation to a level with
ourselves' But suppose any should doubt the
happy issue OF such experiment--To such would
put the questions-does not the present wretched
condition OF these people demand the adoption Of
some effort to them! And If something is
not attempted, is It not plain, that while we are
the walls. is within tho City, devastating aud
whelming it in ruins: My own opinion is, and
speak from personal knowledge of the condition
OF most OF our Indians, that the crisis has arrived
IN which they are to be sdred, or lost! The call
oil humanity is loud in their behalf. Justice also
demands Tor them last resting place for the soles
OF their feet, and the Union, in dread Of the final
and fatal issue demands, that the stain of permit
ting these people longer TO suffer, and finally to
perish, may be not found on its errHine, to be re-
GREETED and depIored by posterity.
Butthe questions may be asked, will all this be
recognized by the government Will the con-
gress sanction such promises! And will the In
dams accept II? To the first, answer Ihdpe not
doubt oft. To the second, 1t is my sincere be-
lief il will; and TO the third, all that eau be done
by Their friends Is 10 labor 70 induce them to 10
co. II they shall persist in refusing to accep,
terms like those, have glanced at, aud which.
perhaps, may be made sill more inviting, then
the reproach of being idlo. and letting the Abort
gines OF North America perish, will be wiped of;
and posterity will recur with qualification 10 the
honest efforts of their oref,hers to arrest SO great
calamity All that can be required of any indi.
vidua i'll righteous cause, is 20 exert his hest ef.
iorts-if these fail, then he is bameless So with
na'ions and aitho' history may often overlook the
honest efforts of individuals, in the of hu.
mainly and injustice, her eye is wide open 10 ma
tionai acts, and these she will be sure to record and
To convey to posterity. Our country is deeply con-
rerned in the question of saving our Indians, or
permitting their destruction believe il has the
power 10 accomplish the one and avert the Other
Dreadful win be the responsibility lift shall cot
act
If the answer of the Secretary Of War, 10 the
, Cherokees, which conveys to them the decision
OF the President, shall awaken these people to
sense oil their real situation, and induce wish in
them to change it, much will have been done to-
wards The accomplishment Of the end which we
all have in view, viz:-the preservation, Improve.
nent and hdppisiess Of our Indians.
am, dear sir, with great respect and regard,
your friend,
THOMAS L. MCKINNEY.
10 JEREMIAH EyARrs, Esq.
Corresponding Secretary Of the U.
l. NJ. Soci:'y Tor +. Missions, Boston
From a. Correspondent Of the Bali. Republican.
WASHINGTON June 18th, 1929
" Expecting to spend some months in this CITY,
and having access to sources OF correct informa-
ton, propose 10 give YOU in successive letters.
soma account OF the detected abuses p,actised nv
The late Administration, and the reforms which
nave been introduced by the present. 1t seems
necessary that the clamor and abuse of the fallen
coalition should be met by disclosure of facts.
In attempting 10 accomplish this object, shall
state nothing IS fact which is not within nv
own knowledge, sustained by unguestiouab!e
proof, aud when statements are made upon my he
iiei, or by way Of inference, they will be plainly
distinguished in their terms from positive asser-
tons.
WATKINS.
hat he has been guilty OF numerous frauds
on the government, no man here dares TO deny
Inc aggregate amount OF those frauds is known 10
exceed sic thousands dollars, and there are cases
not fully developed making the probable amount
upwards OF SereD thousand.
In the present singular attitude of this bnsi
ness 1t is the right Of the people to know all the
facts, that they may judge for themselves. have
been permitted by the 4th Auditor to inspect the
papers connected with these transactions. and in
subsequent letters will give YOU detail of the
manner in which each fraud was ACCOMPLISHED. |
The people who own the funds which have been
embezzled, will then be able to Judge whether il
is right to permit such outrages to be committed
with iInpunity.
"Perhaps the case of Watkins presents thu mos, |
giaring frauds On the treasury; but there are 9TH
ers which TALL not much behind it, am astound |
cd 10 learn how extensively and how shameless!y |
peculatlon has been carried on especially in the
Navy department. The facts will convince the |
people that reform was necessary in Washington.
and that the clamor raised here is but the despe-
rate cry OF those who hourly dread further exno |
sures OF themselves OF their friends"
NOTlCE.-I shall offer for sale at july BucliDo |
l ham Court day next, tract Of Land lyinq on |
the waters OF Philips, Bishops and Merideih's |
Creek, running within two miles Of James River
containing fifteen hundred and seventy seven acres
ne land Ii well watered and timbered within ten
mics oil the Court House. / would sell privately |
part or all the said tract and receive in payment
thereof, two thirds in Negro property Any per- |
son wishing to purchase the said land il viii he
worthy their attendon-John Saunders and Gen
Phelps, living near, viii shew the land to any per-
son wishing TO view the same.
WILLIAM RADFORD.
June 20 I4--3t'
For Saleby pIiuote contract,
a well improved Farm of 240 acres, within s |
LA miles OF Richmond, the dwelling house will ac-
commodate large family and is in Ill respects com
Portable & convenient The farm buildings com |