Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-11

We learn that on Wednesday last, Mr.. Gar
diner, the commissioner on the part OF the U.
States, concluded a preliminary agreement in
writing, with the Chiefs of the Wyandot tribe OF
Indians, for a %cession Of all their lands in Ohio,
on terms similar 20 those OF the treaties made
with the other Indian tribes in this State, during
the past summer. The final conclusion OF a com
plefe treaty depends solely on the report. to be
made by an exploring Delegation to the Wyan'
dots, now on their way to examine the country
designed for them. west of the State OF Nilsson:
ri. The Delegation, six in number, conducted
by William Walker. Esq. OF Upper Sandusky.
passed through this Town On Friday afternoon.
MIR. Gardiner accompanies them as far as Gin
c%innati, to furnish the necessary funds for the ex-
penses of their party.
IT is said that the tract Of country assigned to
the Wyandots, which lies on the Missouri river
is IN every respect calculated to supply their
wants; and there is little doubt Of a favorable re-
port from the Delegation; in which event the
completion Of a treaty with them may be expect.
ed in two or three months. 1t is expected the De-
legation may return By Christmas.
Although the treaties are necessarily attended
with considerable expense to Government, yet we
think there is reason to congratulate the people
of Ohio on the success which has attended the
nee ociations with the Indians in this State. BY
the cession of the Wyandot Reserve, a large and
very valuable body of land, now occupied by
them, will become the abode Of civilization, in
dustry and wealth. The Sandusky plains en-
brace some. of the most beautiful and fertile tracts
of the State.-Ohio Gazette.
wish you to insert the above with a view OF
recalling to the public mind. that the MIR. Gar
diner who figures so conspicuously as a Commits
s,oner of the United States, is the identical per.
son who was rejected BY an almost unanimous
vote of the Senate of the United States, as a re-
ceiver Of public moneys. With this strong and
conclusive proof of unworthiness recorded against
him, Gen. Jackson, to show his contempt for the
opinion of a coordinate branch of the govern
ment, Immediately appointed him to the lucra'
tive station of Commissioner, to form treaties
with the Indians, and thus barter away the mo-
ney of the people.
These questions present hemselves-wiII the
Senate quietly rest under such gross INSULT
Will they sanction the acts Of an individual whom
they, for good cause, declared, under their oaths,
to be unworthy of public trust! Will they sane
ton the charge which may be presented against
the government, for defraying the expenses of
salary, SC? Will they tacitly admit the ega-
Hty of the power assumed, If not usurped, BY
the President, Of lavishIng the public treasures
upon panders and f~avorites.
This same Mr.. Gardiner was expelled from
the Legislature of Ohio-was one Of ''those choice
spirits, who tired of the dull pursuits Of civil life"
rallied under the banners of Aaron Burr, in his
attempt to erect all empire in the West-but
what of all this:-he was also one of the merrena-
ny legion Of editors, who went the whole to ira
duce Mr.. Adams and Mr.. Clay, and elevate Ge-
neral Jackson to the Presidency.-BaA Chron.
DR.3US THIS DAP.