Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-11

The Documents contained in the Appendix accom-.
panylng Mr Freiinghuyscns speech, occupy moro
space than we can spare for them at this time The
first is Proclamation of Gov Troup of Gcorria is
sued 22d March, 1926 in which he recognizes the
validity of the treaty of 25th Feb preceding, between
the United States and the Greeks as the Supreme
LatO The 3D. Sd and 4th, the laws of Georgia
Alabama and Mississippi, extending the jurisdiction of
those States the Indians residing within their H.
mits. We have heretofore given the substance of
them Then follow several letters mostly Official to
the Department of War, giving mass Conformation
relative the condition and state Of civilization of
the Chckasaw, New York, Choctaw and Creek In
dams. These letters are quite interesting, as show
ing that these tribes have abandoned the hunter state
and have advanced to much higher state of ciyiza
ton tbs generally supposed. We have room to-day
for the following only-bu shall cndea to give some
others fnot the whole of them, the course of the
present and the ensuing week:
Extracts of letter from Mr. John Allen sbagsnt for the
Chickasaws, dated 7th February 1880
"In conformity with yours of the 10Th Jauuary give the
Department of War the information Of which may pos
session, touching the condition Of the Indians witn tho Chick
They (the Chckasaws have plenty Of horses of supc
ror quality, least well adapted the OF Indians
orally given those animals that raised and used by
whites and when travelling through their country, they
them Eubs entirely upon what gaSs they pro-
cure for themselves when hOb5led out night
They have large herds OF cattle, swine sheep, and goats
and poultry Of every description that in generally in
that section country The country is well wateed aud
we'll adapted To the culture OF cotton, wheat peas
Cotton baef and pork are tho principal articles for exporta.
probably the Of 1000 bales; beef and pork
considerable amount
The proceeds from Of cotton horses beef cattle
hogs, after retaining sufficiently consump-
zion, generally applied the purchase and
coffee,
goods Of various descriptions, which calculated render
them comfortable, and o;nameni their persons
The time has when they longer depend the rifle
for support but it's used more Tor their recreation and
n,ent, than for the means OF susicnance
Every family cuyates the earth less, his thirst
Tor gain, or his imaginary real wants increase.
Much the Of tine Chckasaw the eight years.
the practice oft requiring the perform all the
labor the fields much changed the now with few
oxeepton cultivate the earth themselves while the female
part of the family is engaged in their household affairs They
spin weave, make their clothing, milk make butter
cheese &c They keep themselves decent aud clean and
many instances particular attention IS paid TO fashions that
are in use by the whites.
It's their practice appear their apparel ut
their public meetings; also when they visit tci, country villa
MANY Of the Chiciasays profess Christianity aucrdela
camp meeting Ncycubcr last at the missionaries divine
worship was performed alternately hy white and red mcn IN
the English aud Indian language; and FOR tho fret time,
the taken iy tho lodaus Every thing was
conducted with the utmost good order aud decoIum
As nation, tho are brave and honest The women,
tho half breeds in particular are beautiful and y'uos and
Of opinion that there has been greater advncemcnis
in civilization in the last eight years than ihcrc iwcn
~ previous.
wishes expectations Of tive chiefs and head nen Of the
ton.
Education is confined generally The hall breeds and youths
generally Of the FIRST promise There 81 this tune several
white have Identified Themselves with tho Indians,
marriage and several half breeds that have sufficient educa.
lion enable them 70 transact considerable portion Of the
business for the nation.
The municipal laws OF the Chckasaws consists u written
laws resolutions, commanding that which right and pro-
lbInp that which they conceive 20 bc wrong Their laws
are few easily understood aud 5idly enforced, and
~ calculated promote peace and good Order among them
selves.
Asi have alrcaiy mentioned Of agriculture have
only now saw something the subject Of the mechanic
a the knowledge Of which IS generally confined To white
identified hewscvcs with TIVE Indians particularly
~ the highest Grade proposed amoul tn', witt house
roucrs. whcslwri,h;s nilwrgns EacSsnile, &c Al he
g5 necessary nr farming STOCKING puughs, horng ayes
loos making slds truck wheels, draw bars gates &C. IS
Generally confined 20 the lud1ns and savc'.
The ChickH1ws brg surrounded By Tie white inhabitants,
.g"s ',nrf 70 dn-Hr w9's. .ss'.ar r- rh'os .r0w