Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-01-05

From the NJ Y. Commercial .4dpeTaissr Of Dec. ~
GKoRoIA ISpIANs.-A public meeting has ices,
advertised for this evening, to be held at Masonic
Hail. for the purpose OF considering the present cit
cuu,stances of the Cherokee and other Southwestern
tribes OF Indians, in conneXion with the Treaties
which recognize and guarantee their rights, and the
doctrines promulgated by Georgia and the other
neighborng States, that they may rightfuly extend
their laws the persons, territories and posses
sous Of the Indians and also for the purpose of such
an expression Of opinion in view of the promises as
becomes the citizens of free, enlightened and pow
erful republic" We glad TO the call OF TINS
meeting, and hope that it will be well attended, by
all who yet have much of the proud spirit OF man
within them, as TO- enable them to stand up feariessly
IN vindcation Of the rights Of the prosecuted ana op
pressed, against the cruel wrongs With which they
are menaced by the powers that be. The Courier
and the Evening Post, have both taken ground a.
gainst the meeting, and against the rights OF the In
dans rs solemnly guaranteed to them by the public
faith Of this nation and the Post in the teeth OF the
judicial decisions ofths state declares that the NEE
ting is called to oppose a measure Of Georgia, which
has already been assumed by New York. The Pre-
sident said as much in his Message; but he was As
wide OF the fact his partinns OF the Post
That the reader may Know what measures arc
contemplated in Georgia, subjoin few leading
features Of bill now pending in the Legislature Of
that state TO take effect from and after the LIST day Of
June next.
Sec. g. That all laws, usagcs and customs made,
established, and in force in the said territory by the
said Cherokee Indians, b, and the same are hereby,
on and afer the first day OF June, 1880, declared
null and avoid
Sec o. That no Indian or descendant of Indian
rexding within the Creek or Cherokee nations of In
dians shall be deemed a COIN, etent witness, or a
party to any suit. IN any court created BY the Con-
sttution or laws Of this S,u,e TO which white man
may be party"
There are other sections extending the criminal
laws over the Indians, apporoning their lands among
the counties Of Carroll, DeKab, Gwinnet, Hall and
Habersham; another section imposes full taxes upon
Inito of and, L.. A.. f.,
This act if passed. and if allowed by the Federal
Government to be enforced, will nfict wound upon
our national honor, which all the waters of the Mis-
sssippi would be insufficient TO wash away Blu, we
have not time this evening to enter as deeply and cx-
tensively upon this subject, Us VIC could wish I,
was intention 10 have referred the special mes
sage of President Adams upon this subject every
wori OF which deserved 10 be written upon tue walls
OF the capitol in letters OF gold But we hive not
time.-The opinion of Presdent Monroe upon this
great question, however was 10 less open and cx-
plicit, than that Of his illustrous successor The
following is from his last message
81 have no hesitation, however, to declare it as nv
opinion that the Indian title not affected in the
slightest circumstance by the compact with Georgia
and that there is obligation on the United States
TO remove tho Indians by force. The express stipr-
iation Of the compact, that their title should be ex-
tlngushed at the expense Of the United States when
1t may be done peacefully and reasonable conditions
is full proof that it the clrar and distinct un
derstanding Of both parties it, that the Indians had
TiSht 10 the terrory, IN the disposal of which they
were to be regarded as free agents. An a.tempt to
move them by force, would, in my opinion, be unjust
In the future measures to be adopted in regard 10 the
Indians within our limits, and, in consequence with
IN the limits of any State, the United States hare du
lies to perform and character sustain TO Which
they ought not TO be indifferent"
.ur. Cidy-The Kentucky Gazette, speaking of the
affairs OF Transyivania University states that Mr.
Clay, has in his possession 100000 Gifts funds, and
his nephew G5OOO-that ssAfr CLAW althouob :,
debted to the university. had the mpudcncc to have
himself elected one of the trustees and 60 civ
are they under his thumb that no movement will ever
be made to compel the payment of the 20 600 dollars
which he has retained few months SINCE q va
cancy occurred in the board of trustees Henry Clay
ind the Rev. Mr. Young, Jackson man, stood in
nomination. Mr. Clay got every vote, with the OK
crptlon of the gentleman who nominated his oppo-
nent" This Mr.. Clay must be remarkably clever
fellow to acquire such influence over whole bo-
dy of men, to whom, in their Official capacity, he i
indebted IN so large sum. 1t is no wonder thai
his name is such terror to the sycophants of tn
administration. Boston Cosrier
DUR GREEN's OPINION MAJon EaroS
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