The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-05-12

The INDIANS. Some idea may be formed of
the cruel operation of the laws, which are now
brought TO bear upon the Indians by their in
satiate neighbors, by perusal of the following
letter from the Rev. A. Tally to Dr. Bangs, Sc
cretary of the Methodist Missionary Society
Those who believe that God has made of one
blood all the nations of the Earth" will feel
sympathy for the afflic tons of their red breth-
rem; and, if they have confidence in an over
ruling Providence, they will not doubt that
severe retribution will some day overtake their
cruel oppressors.
CHocTAw NATION, March 90, 1880.
Dear Brother,-I feel it duty TO commu-
nicate a knowledge of the very important
measures adopted in the late National Coun-
ell of the Choctaws. Deep is the interest
felt by the Christian public, on the subject
of the measures adopted by the national
and state governments, in regard to the In
dians; and fearful have been the apprehen-
s;ons of all of us, as 10 the influence Of such
measures, upon those among them who had
recently embraced Christianity. Any cir
eumstance tending in any degree to calm
these apprehensions will no doubt be CRATE
fully received by distant friends. On the
enactment of the late law of Mississippi ex-
tending all her laws to the extent of her
chartered limits forthwith, and making it a
thousand dollars 6ne, and twelve months
- -'----s,fS'tts for ~nJ chief vi captain 10
execute the laws of the nation, the shock
upon the feelings of the red people was vio-
lent. Some fed from their homes in the
vicinity of the whites, and from every pub-
lie road, to the bosom of the nation. But
these apprehenslons of danger had greatly
snoslded previous to the sitting of the coun-
ell. Time was allowed the people to in
form themselves of the situation in which
they were placed, and the necessity of de-
termlning their future course.
On the 10Th INST, a national council was
convened on the usual council ground. On
the first night Col. Leflore was reelected
chief of the western district, by the unani
nous voice of his captains and all his war
rlorS present. On the 10Th, previously 10
entering upon the business of the council.
the chief OF the eastern district Col Folsom.
and the chief of the southern district. came
forward with their captains and warriors.
resigned their offices as chiefs, and elected
Col. Letiore the chief of the nation.
In the afternoon of the 10th, the council
was organized, and the chief delivered an
address, In which he presented the council
with full view of the difficulties in which
they were involved, and the necessity of de-
termining on their future course. The de.
bate continued to a late hour, when the
votes were taken, and it was found that the
council determined on the emigration Of the
nation, If the United States would meet
their proposition with the liberalty proposed
by the friends of such a course.
On the 17th,the propositions of the nation
were prepared and signed, and on the 18th.
Mr. David w. Haily left the council ground
as express for the city of Washington, bear
ing the propositions of the nation. When
the council was opened by the chief and
the subject proposed, during most of the
time he spake, and for some lime while the
other speakers addressed the council. the
voice of bitter lamentation and weeping
was heard from some of the females who
were present. In the conclusion of almost
every sitting, native hymn was sung, and
the chief offered up a prayer to the Great
spirit, the whole congregation prostrating
themselves before the Lord.
On my return from the council have
heard from some natives who were not at
the council. They appear perfectly satisf-
ed, fully believing that the Great Spirit
VIII accompany them and bless them in their
new home. As far as can Judge, an en-
tire reliance upon their great Father above,
IS the principal consolation of the people in
this their day offery trial. They feel deep
interest in the prayers and Christian feel
ings of their white brethren; and never
could people have stronger claim upon
Christian community.