Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-17


aW, that the removal proposed not only prsctc able
but that the advantages attending IL, to the Iudsns
may be made 80 apparent TO them, that all the tribes.
even those most opposed may be induced to aecede to
IL at no very distant day.
"The digest Of such government, with the consent
Of the Indians. which should be endowed with nj
power to meet all the objects TO
The several trites together in a bond Of smty, and
preserve order in each; to prevent intrusons their
Ipropsry to teach them, by regular insruc ons the
arts Of civilized lfe aud make them civilized people,
Is an object oil very high Importance IL Is the power
as an indncement 10 relinquish the lands which
they now reside, and to remove n those which are
designated IL Il net doubted that this arrangement mt
viii present considerations OF sufficient force sur.
mount all their prejudices in favor OF the soil Of ma
tivy, however strong they may be.Their elders have
suhcien intelligence 10 discern the certain progress of
events, IN the present train. aud sufficient virtue by
yielding to momenary sacrifices to protect their fani.
lies and posteriy from inevitable d. Instruction. They
VIII also perceive that they may thus attain eleva-
'on' to which, as communities, they could not other
wise aspire.
ITO the United States, the proposed arran gene Mt Of
tiers many important advantages in addition to those
which have been already enumerated. BY the estnb-
itshmeDt Of such government these tribes wi n
| their consent. become, in reality, their benefsc-
tors The relation Of conflicting interests, which has
heretofore existed between them and frontier set
dement's, will cea-e There will BE- wars be.
| tween them and the Omitted States. Adopting such
| government, their movements will be in harmony with
us, and its good effect be felt hrou the whole ex
tent OF our territory to the Pacific. II may fairly
presumed that through the agency Of such govern
ment, the condition OF all the tribes inhsbnx the vast
region, may be essentially improved: that permanent
may be preserved with them and our com merce
be much extended.
"wh view TO this important object, mend
to- Congress 10 adopt by solemn declaration, certain
fundamental principles, in accordance with those above
suggested the basis Of such srrsng a, may be
entered into with the several tribes to the strict obser
vance OF which the faith OF the nation shall be pledged
recommend it, also. TO Congress, to provide, by law
Tor the appointment Of suitable number Of Commis-
.ioners who shall under the direction Of the pre-
be authorized to vi.t and explain to the several tribe.
Government, Wi her
according to their instructions such arrangements as
snail be best calculated to carry those objects into eff
tect.
"a negotiation is now depending with the Creek ma
on for the ceson ofands held by il within the limits
OF Georgia, and with reasonable prospect Of success
presumed, however, that the result will not he
known during the present session Of Congress. To
give effect TO this negotiation and the gotiaons
which Il Is proposed to hold, with all the other tribes
within the limits Of the several states and territories
on the principles and for the purposes stated, il i,
.% Sy tina. an ad pate 'pp59oiSn b. now
Washington. 27h January. 1925"
MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION.
EXTRACT from Mr. .addms's Last Message, Dee.
End, 1928
"The ultimate design to incorporate in our o,cn
institutions that portion OF them which could he
verted to the state OF civilization In the practice o
European States, be fore our Revolution they had be en-
n.iered as children to be governed tenant. at dis
cre,ion to he dispo.sessed occasion might requires
as hunters to be indie mnhsd by rhng ssons for
removal from the grounds which their game was
eNtirpaed. In changing the system, Il would seem as
contemplation oil the consequence OF the change
hh not been taken We have been far sue
cessiul in the acquisition OF their lands in
ing to them the PRINCIPLES. inspiring thsm with the
spirit OF civilization. But in
their hunting grounds, we have brought upon our
selves the obligation OF providing them with subsistence
and when we have had the good fortune Of teach
nag them the arts OF civilization, and the doctrines of
Christianity. hare unexpectedly found them form
ing. in the midst of ourselves, communities claiming
'oithin the territories of the members of our Union
rms stdfe OF things requires that a remedy should
De Propided remedy which, while il shall do JUS
ice TO thoss unfortunate children Of nature, may Sc
cure to the members Of confederation their rxhs
OF Sovereignty aud of coil. As the outline OF pro-
jet TO that effect the views presented in the Report
OF the Secretary Of War nded TO the con
sderation of Congress"
Now what says the Report OF the Secretary OF war.
"The most prominent feature in the present poliey
NJ the government as connected with these people, is
TO be found in the efforts that making them
beyond the limits OF the states and organized terrific
res."
eff the project of colonization be wise one and of
this believe no one entertdns doubt, Sc.'
SIN regard to such Indians shall still remain with
in the states and refuse to emgrae, let
be made with the proper authorities Of The respective
states in which they are situated for partitoning out TO
hem in severalty, much of their respective
tons as shall be amply sufficient for agricultural pur
poses Set apart tract proportioned in size to the
number OF Indians, TO remain in common, refuge
and provision for such by mprovidence, waste
their private property, and subject them all to the
municipal id,os Of the state in which they reside"
And yet this policy, which is strictly founded on the
Rights of the States is TO be visited the present
Administration as ne,c and most outrageous abuse!
.dcf Of Georgia.
Read the following quotations from the Laws of the
Cherokee Council-and then shall probably have
the key to the enactmens of the State of Georgia:
GPCHEROKEE LAWS
"Resolued By tie National Committee and C0un.
Gil, in General Council assembied-That from and
after the passing of this act, any citizen or citizen. or
this nation, who shall bind themselves by oimen of
otherwise emigrants to Arkansas the purpose
OF removing out Of the jurisdctional limits Of the
ton, he, she they, enrolling, otherwise binding
themselves, shall forfeit thereby all the rights and prvi-
leges he she, they, may have previously thereto
claimed enjoyed citizens OF this nstion, and shall
be viewed 10 the same light others not entitled to
citizenship, and treated accordingly
"Sec. g. Belt further resolped. That, If any person
persons citizens Of this nation shall sell dispose Of
his her. their improvements TO any person per-
enrolled, otherwise bound, above enton-
ed, he, she, they shall be viewed having disposed
ri his, her. or their improvements 10 ci'iz-n Of the
United States and shall be ineligible TO hold any office
Of honor profit trut in this Nation upon vction
Districts be fined and in not less than thou
sand dollars, exceeding two thousand dollars and
punished with one hundred fdshss. sc.
(Pdssed October 1929.
"Wbereas, law has been in sx.tence for many
years. but not committed 10 writing, that, il any CHI.
citizens Of th, Nation shall treat and dispose Of
any lands belonging 10 this Nation, without special per-
Dison from the national authorities, he they shall
suffer death. Therefore,
"Resofred by the Committee and Council in Gene
raj Council conpened That any person persons, who
shsl. contrary 10 the will and consent Of the lie gisia
i've Council Of ibis Nation in General Council conven.
e enter into treaty with any Conn g>oner Of the u
nited States any officers instructed for the purpose
and agree sell di'pose OF any portion Of the
Il Jaf ind