Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-09-23

They profess, and I believe, with entire sin
cerlty, TO be willing to make the questions of
their rights under their treaties, questions of
pure law, for the decision Of our own courts.
and as | perceive by the reported debate in
Congress that a measure Of this sort has been
anticipated, and that one Of your enlightened
Senators IN thatbody expressed a strong and,
without doubt, a sincere coEvIctioa That the
decision Of the Judiciary would, If Il should
ever be sked, be IN favor of the right Of the
State TO legislate over The Chcrokee nation, [
cannot but indulge the hope that in proros
lng 10 bring this question before the Supreme
Court, shall have advised q measure rather
pleasing than otherwise, TO the State of Geor-
gia.
Be this as il may, | cannot reconcile ii 10
my IVA sense Of prspriety TO have any agen-
cy in tAis affair without appris.ns your Tx
eellensy, frankly aud respectfully, OF what is
intended. | desire to nave il distinctly under.
stood On every hand, that neither these pco-
PIE ne their counsel aim at any thing mere
IN this sevement. ihan an open, peaceable
and respectful appeal 10 the opinion Of oar
own courts, the courts Of the Union.
Your Excelleney win not understand me
as asking sr expecting that YOU viii take the
trouble 20 answer This letter. NV object is
single and sincere, it is simply 20 avoid all
appearance Of concealment, and all misap-
prehenston or surprise en- the part Of the
State of Georgia, by advising your Excellen-
cy fairly and openly, of the measure in con-
temptation and by assuring you that there is
no other purpose in view than a qsiet, peace
able and respectful reference OF the questions
oflaw and right in dispute between the State
Of Georgia aud the Cherokee People, 10 the
hIGheSt Eanrt nf anr NATHAN the (nt.Pgtsaa
Court of the United States.
Your Exceilency will permit me 70 assure
you, farther, that in the future measures
which may grow out Of this controversy, so
far as thev shall be under my direction, care
will DO taken to give as little trouble as pos
sible to the constituted authorities Of The State
OF Georgia, and that the discussion will be
conducted with all the respect for that State
and ITS laws which may consist with the pro
per assertion Of what | consider the rights Of
this unfortunate people.
The decision may he expedited By making
a case, by consent, If that course should suit
the views Of the State Of Georgia. 1t is not
asked, howe.e err but suggested merely fer
ysur C onsideration, with an assurance that ii
il should meet your appreciation the Chers-
KEGS will cbccrtully concur IN the mes sure.
The motives which have led me 10 trouble
you with this communication, make it equal
~ proper. ! think, that ! should submit a co
by of il TO the President Of the United States;
and | shall place another o IN the hands
OF the Cherokee delegation, in order that
they may distinctly see and remember the
conduct which is expected from their people,
and, what, alone, they have a right TO X
pect from tue.
have the honor to remain, Sir, most res
pectiully, your obedient servant,
WIN WRIT.
His Exceilency GKoRGE L GiLMER,
Gocsrrlor cf Georgia.