Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-09-02

CREEx IspiArs. will DO seen BY the following
Letter to the Edtors, that the Greek Indians, ~
Nation, positively refused to negotiate for an ex-
change Of lands with the U. Ststes, with view to
emigration beyond the Mississippi Int.
Toaf MITCHELL, ALABAMA, AUG. 10.
Deer Sir. As considerable excitement exists at
present. relative to the contemplated removal OF the
Indians from their lands, to others. West OF the
Mississippi River, have been induced to send you
tho following;
Asrcesbly to the request oftheir Agent, Col. John
Gro WE'LL q large number of Chiefs and inferior 10
diana Of the Creek Nation. assembled in Council on
che I'd inst. at tho usual place, "et'mkee' asoss
sixteen miles from the Agency
On the third dsy Of the scssion the Agent was in
vitcd into the Square, for the purpose Of fulfilling
what instructions he might have The principal items
of the Indansto treat with the General Government
for an exchange Of lands; what number would cu-
CRATE provided treaty could be efccted and lastly
the determination that the annuity should be proper
igratc, and those who refuse to do %. The Agent
olso enforced upon their minds the mpossbity OF the
Executive 10 prevent tho STATE OF Alabama extend
ing hor jurisdiction tho Nation.
positive refusal given to enter into any trca-
ty; and also accept the annuity the terms alu
ded to- Nothing occurred at the Council to increase
the belief yet from circunstanccs daily arising, no
doubt exists that between three and four thousand
must here allude to tho very animated manner in
which the Council was addressed by two conspicuous
Indians, who, after referring to the benefit that would
result from emigration. expressed their determination
TO avail themselves OF II.
From residence of more than two years in
the Creek Nation and possessing considerably. know
ledge of the country allotted TO the Greeks West
Of the Mississippi River, am decided advo-
cate for emigration. Tho Indisns cannot remain sub
ecsed the laws of Alabama, added to which is the i'll
effect from rapid cncroachment ofthe whites their
limits. Shouida party be removed the ensuing Fall
Spring the Agency will be transferred; from the
opposition manifested against the passage Of the In
DIAN appropriation BILL it is doubtful whether future
one will De granted for their aud is matter of
gret that tho Indinns should not avail themselves
Of the opportunity offered.
Though we may differ on the subject of emigra-
ton, (alluding to the Creeks ouly,) assure you
that tho opinion expressed, is the result of firm
conviction. Yours, &c.
1LLINOIS.-Th following extract of o letter,
dated Mt Rushville. lin the Military Traot) Schuyler
gives Interesting account of the aourishing coud
ton of that section Of our country.
Are you aware of the rapid growth Of this coun-
try. 1t surprising all calculations little towns are
sprnging up in almost every quarter, and the whole
country seems to be in state Of the most rapid i'm
provement It is said by old settlers in Ohio that
never improved fast this-In returning from
Carrolton q few days since, I fell in company with
gentleman from Burlington. Vermont-he had come
to see the country-he came with to Boards ferry
Boards town, close the east side of the Illinois
River, Ia little above the base line, say me aud
would come no farlher,-ssid with what information
had given him about the Military tract and what he
had seen of tho country, he was fully satisfied he
would go home and sell his property nd move imme-
dately. He said he should no. dare TO speak the
truth about this country, when he got home-tha the
people III Vermont would not believe him if he did
because the description would surpas. any thing that
,na HI 81 @ hardly to bs
Considering the extent Of country. tho superior
quality of the soil, the many Commercial and agrcu-
tura advantages surrounded by navgable streams or
lakes on all Sides with the Illinois River ZONE of the
most beautiful streams in the world for navigation
running almost directly through the centre of the
State, and when the Canal shall be open, afordnc
at all times choice Of Northern, Eastern or Southern
markets. say in considering all these advantages,
the mind is lost in wonder and amazement, at what
must and will be the future destiny of this country
those who live to fifty years will splendid cities
in Illinois. | mentioned that the geotleman from
Vermont came with me to Beardstown; that town 10
November last had or cabins log houses and
small frame, and store-now it has some thir.
ty forty houses mostly framed very large two
story brick house, large steam merchant mill, four
stores (dry goods ond one book store.-Many other
towns in the State are increasing quite rapidly and
are on the advance, you may think the improvements
mention are not very rapid, because you had
Rochester, Waterloo and some other towns in your
state, spring up like mushrooms in q nght-but there
is difference between the countries almost
wilderness, (but for the prairies,) without people,
without capital without enterprise, without any ad
vantages but what nature has given, and almost
without any thing 10 improve with--while the other
is old settled, and a wealthy country possessing
almost every advantage that nature and art can bes
tow. have given you a general view of the pre-
sent state of improvement in Ilinos-the bab bits and
morals of the people improving quite az fast as
the face of the country--socety undergoing vast
change in the western country generally.
PErERsBURo, August 81.
RAIL ROAD MEETING.
q very numerous meeting Of the Stockholders in
the Petersburg Rail Road was held on Saturday last.
RoDEaT BoLLrsG, Esq. IN the Chair, and SAMUEL