Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-09-10

ter. The Indians win hnd plenty Of backer. In The
| other States in a project Of this sort
In connection with this subject we intended IN ,,h
lsh In this paper Judge Cayon charge 10 the Grand
Jury oil Clarke county but to enable US to dispo.e Of
Judge Wayne's speech at once, we were compelled,
'e'y 'e.uc'snuy, 10 postpone the publication Of tbs
cue" 30 u" "e~' week Journal.
Mr.. Wut to Coz. Gil,ner.
BALTIMoRE, June 4fh. 1890.
oiR-a JUST respect Tor the State Of Georgia, and
desire TO avoid misconsruc'ion which might be at
tended with evil sequences see IN TO me 20 call for
communication which, under other circum.taprs.
might be well deemed offcious and in,rusive.-The
excitement with regard TO the Indians within your Dor.
der' Is already so high, and, in this state of feeling
measures OF the most innocent character are so easiv
Inexperienced and converted into of offence
ha'i persuade myself your Exceency will at least an.
prove the meiive OF this letter measure Of peace
ne Cherokee nation have consulted me, profession
any, as 70 neir rights under their various treaties with
me Chheu states. Among other questions they have
asked me whether, under the federal constitution laws
ana ueaues the state OF Georgia has the right to ex.
tend her laws, compulsively, into their nation and
wneher this question can be carried for de-
csion to the Supreme Court OF the United Staes!I am
July aware Of the serious import of these questions
ana regret exceedingly that they have arisen fore
see distinctly the disastrous quences which NAV
be made 10 How from giving the Grey this dec-
'ion and yet IL be met and conducted with proper
temper as trust WILL II Ia quite apparent that it
may prove the means OF peace and Citation.
nave not sought this consultaon has been cast up
on me In the common and regular practice OF nv pro-
iessoA; and according TO my understanding Of my pro-
iessonai duties, not liberty 10 refuse either NV
advice or services any who comes TO consult ma
on his legal rights, and who has nothing more ia view
man the assertion OF those rights according the course
OF the laws Of the land.
Ii is my misfortune to differ with the constituted au-
oes oil me STATE OF Georgia. on the question OF her
10 extend her laws into the Cherokee nation: and
the late debates iO Congress will have satisfied YOUR
Exceency that in this opinion I not singular, but
that hold it in common with many Of the most ds,in-
sushed lawyers on our continent.-We may be wrong:
III, nnf l,fn If
hoid the opposite opinion may possibly be WRONG For
tunately there exists tribunal before which this fer
enee oil opinion may be quietly and pesceaby settled
anu TO this tribunal think 1t may he regularly refer-
red perceive that in the debates to which have
alluded mistaken humanity has bsen supposed to
warp the Judgment on one side OF this question, and n-
erest on the other. la the Supreme Court Of the u
States, shall find tribunal as impartial aud as en-
ghensd as can be expected on this EARTH or if par-
hatity can be supposed to hod its way into tina, high
tribunal, on any occasion, il is not such a one as
ms, that the Cherokee nation have a right TO expect IL
IN their favor To them the ofihe u Safes are
foreign courts while they are the domestic f,ibooI.
Of the States of the Union.
have told these people that am willing 70 assist
them In bringing their rights for final cision before
me supreme Court OF the United States the con-
diton that they cenduct themselves peac eabiy towards
the people OF Georgia, aud of the U. States and that
they make the question purely a question of law for
our courts: but that will abandon them and their
cause on the hrst aggression by vioence on the white
people around them which shall be uhotised by their
nation Ii but justice TO add that in those of the ma
uou VINO nave been with me, aud who compose tha
delegation that have been at Washington through the
winter, have not discovered the slightest disposition
10 violence. They civilized and we'll informed On
they wear our dress5pa ak language corrective
and IN their manners indicate all the miljue., and
much OF the culture and courtesy of own best circles
lhey assure me that their people at home have aban-
doned the habits of savage life and subsist by agricu-
tnre and The other usual and peaceful purs ats OF civil
iz-d societies. They profess, and believe with en-.
IRE sincerity, 10 be willing make the que op, of
their rights under 'hsr treaties questions Of pure law
decision nd
the reported debate in Congress that measure of this
mas oeen anticipated and that of your enght
ed Senators in that body expressed s,roag and with
out doubt, sincere conviction that the decision of the
Judiciary would, il should ever be asked be n f,yor
oil the right OF the State Iegsase over the Cherokee
nation, cannot bat indulge the hope that in promoting
TO bring this question before the Supreme Court 1
shall have advised rather pleasing than other
wise, TO The State OF Georgia.
Be this as i may, cannot reconcile, it 10 nv own
sense OF propriey to have any agency in this affair
without aYprising your Eycelency, frankly and res
pecuuly, OF wha, is intended. | desire to have il
undsrstood every hand that neither these
people their council aim at any thing more in this
movement, than an open, Pesceabls and respectful an.
peal to the opinion Of courts the courts of the
Union
Your Excsllency will not understand me az asking
expecting that you will take the trouble TO answer
this letter My obec, is single and sincere; il is sim
ply 10 avoid all appearance OF ard all mis-
apprehension surprise the part OF the State of
Georsia, by advising your Exec ency fairly and onsn-
iy OF the measure in contemplation, and by assuring
peaceable and respectful reference of the questions Of
la and light in dispute between the State of Georgia
and the Cherokee People, TO the highest Court of our
nation, the Supreme Court Of the u. States.
fonr excellsncy will permit TO assure you far
ther, that in the future which may grow out
OF this controversy 50 far as they shall be under my
direction, will be taken TO give as little trouble az
possible TO the constituted authorities ef the State of
Georg and tie discussion will be conducted with all
the respect for that State aud its laws which may con-
sist with the oper assertion of what | consider the
rights OF this unfortunate people.
The decision may be expedited by making case bv
conent that should suit the vie ys of the State
OF Georgia. IL is not asked however, but suggested
merely Tor your considrduon with an assurance that
u II should meet your APPRECIATION, the Cherokees will
cheeriuy concur in the
The motives which have led me 20 trouble you with
this communication, make it equally propsr, I think
that should submit copy Of IL u The Presdsn, OF the
United States and shall place another copy in the
hands OF the Cherokee delegation, in order that they
may distinctly see and remsmber the condu It which
is expected from their people, add, what alone thew
have = ritht TO expect from me-
have the honor to remain, Sir, most respectfully.
your OBJ iien servant. VIM. WRIT
His EScellency GEORGE r. GILMER,
Governor Of Georgia.
Con G,Iler To Mr.. JVfyf
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS Gro
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