Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-12-14

consequence
than any apprehension Of charge which may occasion
10 the Treasury.
The break alter situated at the mouth Of the Della.
ware river IL another valuable improvement, wi ish,
within the last year. Sas been rapidly progressing
The work has already risen above the water, and iur
nshed evidence Of is importance to our commerce.
Ourg the violent gle OF last September, several
Is which lay under the protection OF ttis were
PIE ervej. The TO OF the sea bein, broken by IL
opposition, they enabled to keep at their mooripg
AID 20 ride out the gale in safety Eff esn other
sells in view, not possessing ihe advantages OF this ro-
siiion, driven -hore, and lot, gotten Off at
much -xps few years will complete this valua.
bic work. Tho attention II has received since il was
placed in ehirge OF the Q iarter-master's Department
by your direction. aud the advantages already derived
from give proof Of the prop,ety o its completion
aud oil the humorous benehts il must onord to com.
nerce. AT bs heret lore hazardous part CT our coat
Inavsau'n, security will he afforded. which, in few
years, may occasion I. saving of property which will
amply comp 'nsate Tor the incurred 10 its Cont
ton
The Ordnance Department is progressing as RAPIDLY
as me means Afforded will permit, in armng the militia
OF the States and in prepar ng tho necessary guns aud
carriages Tor garnishng the different iorresscs OF the
country IL is worthy OF consideration whether the APP
preparations applicable TO this service should not be in
creased so as to provide suitable armament by the
time the different Notifications along the coast shall be
completed. For the forts which ioished million
OF dollars will he necessary but besides these, others
are In progress, and will shortly be completed. With
the annual appropriation OF 100000 towards ,his pur
pose 1t will require ten years 10 accomplish the object
Tor those which in readiness. Should he blessed
with peace, no injury will arise but should war take
pace the effects upon our country would be OF serious
and prejudical character
In all the disbursing branches connected with tie War
Department am happy TO say that punctuality and fl
deity have strictly, and almost without xcepton been
regarded during the year.
| Anew era in the history OF this country has, within
few years arisen in relation TO Indian affairs. Under
the act OF 1902, and the practices Of the Government
sultns thereiom principles have been introduced the
correctness Of which deserves serious consideration BY
this act it is prohibited TO any to settle upon Indian
lands or to enter their territory; and for its execution
authorized directed he
military force" of the country.
1t is worthy Of reflection how far this Gas circum
stances EXIST is TO be considered within the pale oil
Constitution and obligatory upon the authorize. of the
Government Before the States were members of this
Union, they were sovereign. The United States Gov
ernmen can legiimately exercise those rights only with
which the States parted under their general compact
10 regulate their internal municipal authority rrivi
lege which has not been surrendered Among thos.
rights is the indsputable enc of controlling their ci
zens, and governing them after their own mode with
this exception, that arepubcan form OF government is
10 be secured 10 each. The States, being independent
and sovereign within their limits, can admit no
check upon their sovereignty, whether in its exercise
1t affects one citizen anothcrthe white the red
man. by courtesy tho laws have been withheld from
an interference with the Indians within State and
that which heretofore courtesy is now insisted
upon as matter of paramount constitutional right
surely this cannot be correct according notions
and system OF government; and, if wrong, the of
1902 from the moment the laws extended by State
over Indian territory, must to be operative. Re-
ciProciy is always lair and just and hence the law
which would make it penal for a white man TO tread
unlicensed, upon soil held through Indian occupancy
should equally restrain the Indian entering upon
the domain Of the white So far as existing treaties
operate, the U. States possess the rover concede
ms or any other privilege because treaties, whether
wei or ili-made, the supreme law Of the but
they should be such permitted be entered into
by the Constitution, and which do affect the rights
OF state beyond what her consent in becoming mem
Der oil the Union has sanctioned and authorised. Every
thing beyond this is usurpaton.
Under the authority conhded by you during last SUM
mer, visited some of the Indian tribes with highly
ila tltart IL.
ana made known to them their situation. With the
Choctows and hckasaws, (the only tribe with whom
we negotiatedD treaties were concluded. From all APP
Pearanccs, they well satisfied with their own de-
cIslon, and the course which pursued towards them
Ii any different feeling has since been melted il is the
work of who have sought through the channels
oil their ignorance TO persuade them the belief that
great injustice has been practsed. undertake 10 as
sure YOU that in all we did, the utmost fairness and
candor were practsed. We sought through persuasion
only, TO satisfy them that their situation called loudly for
serious reflection. Pending the negotiation no secret
meetings were had, brides offered nor promi-
SEES made Every argument adduced, or suggestion Of
fered, was in open council and in view of those whose
rights were 10 be affected or this abundant evidence
exists, whatever may he said TO the contrary There
was no motive to impose upon to deceive them. Our
forbade do So and our inclination be-
sides, was ample restraint The treaties concluded
are ready for submission & how far any pracsed nius-
tice or want oil hberay can be imputed will be fairly
Judged OF when their tenor and condition shall be dis
closed If beraity ample and generous has not been
regarded, our wishes have failed and judgments
been mistaken.
during this period, Witnessed much of Indian
character, their progress, refinement, aud march TO-.
wards civilization, aud can well cay that in conduct
ing the negotiation, every thing d, ne 10 retain
the m in those pursuits which should tend to their adj
rment, and 10 which their situation ud re soma
bly, lay tAimThnss who so zeslously have cspoused
their cause and who affect seriously to depiore heir
coni ion, are acting upon false premises moved
by mistaken cons era,i1ns Of kindness But AZ man.
kina are ound to difer even essential alters Of
iath aud their ultimate re.ults, can well imagine.
that IN reference TO such subject the prcseD hon.
est differences OF opinion may he expected and VIII
arise. Yet, before desire be adopted earnestly To re
tain these people at their present homes we SHOULD lie
careful not to receive impression Tor fact4 hut
rather 10 hear the suggestions Of truth and rsa,on
We should look to the red they are md not a.
oitentimes they are represented 10 be; tn igap.
tude to live under weli-re gulated sysiem of law and
to the danger and hazard Of the exp rimen a few
OF them well-iGormed men, and capable of enioy
ing 10 hded sccisty Tn ihs mixed Indian he |
hali-brstd as ey are usually termed Scarcely any
OF the others speak our language, or are aca,isn,e1
with the primo piles of oar Government Lille hope
should be entertained even by those moot sansuinp
the subject any material advances in civz ,fion
can be made with tie present neraiion-those
mean, who are at maturity 10 iic Care AMI at.
itntion towards The rising generation may lend greatly
20 improve, and in time TO meorae, their resent rom
ditioD To uro them 10 industry is Of rs importance
Labor is never acceptable pursuit to Indians In
chase, and oatory a their counciI constitute their
learning traits becsu'e these afford the highest dstinc.
ton When, through the influence OF culture ard
educ dioD treir test, UPON these subjects shall he
rgsd, ard the character Of industrious agtcnIu
rst be held 10 higher estimation than de Xrry of mr.