The Arkansas advocate., 1832-11-21
LATE CORRESPONDS.
UNITED STATES AND THE enF
 ROKEIfs.
Fron. He Cherokee PAoair.

oI ar, to the Cherokees. ContalnlAs 'he general basis on which he proposi to enter into treaty for the removal the Chcrokees west of the Mississippi and the answer of the Cherokee Coull- ell, held at Red Clay, signed by all the members oi the Council, which we have necessarily omitted 10 annex. Mir. Chester, who was appointed by the Secretary to be the bearer of this let ter, we understand was instructed to deliver Il to those who may be authori- zed to receive II, and in accordance with his instructions delivered the letter to the principal Of the Cherokee nation. and by him submitted to the Council. These proceedings of the United States messenger seem to us to recognise in the amplest manner, the sovereignty of the .CheFokee nation, over which the President has so aneeasingiy connived at, and in his various messages surren- dered to the legislation of the States. Although the Cherokees have suffered much under the administration of Pre- sIdent Jackson, il will be seer ilat no change has taken place in the determi-
 alton of the Chcrokees to retain their rights as secured to them by treaties.- 10 abolish these treaties as a measure by which 10 enable the President 10 ae. qulre the Cherokee country, we pre-. same must bow soon be abandoned.- The decision of the Supreme Court hav- ing been made fully fo sustain all the rights of the 1herokees, and withal the supreme law of the land, must copse. quently sapercede all other conflicting measures, or else the United States will cease to exist as a government of regular law.
 Department of U'ar, April IT, Ie32.
 My FRIENDS: Your great father, the President of tic United States, has re gently been informed that change has probably taken place in tie sentiments you have heretofore entertained, on the subject of removal to the country west ot the Mississippi, and that propositions from the government, having that ob- Jeet in view, would be fayoqably re- celved by you. Satisfied as the Presi- dents, that this measure can alone SC. cure to you permanent prosperity, and lay the solid foundation of your fntule improvement and civilization, prepared as he has been to make you offers, which shall De not only just butliberal, he has instructed me to address you upon the subject, and to make known to you the stipnlatioas he is willing to grant, so far as his authority extends. have there- fore to request, that you will take the matter into your serious consideration, and communicate to me your ultimate decision.
 The President is willing to enter into an arrangement, for your removal west of the Mississippi, upon the following general principles:
 1. lhat country, sufficiently extei- sive and fertile, shallbe distinctly mark ed out, westsofthe Territory of Arkan- sas, for you and your brethren, where they HOW arc.
 ,. That this country shall be convey ed to you by patent, according to the provisions of the act, 1890, and that it shall be forever without the boundaries of any State or Territory.
 }. That you shall have all the powers ofself government so far as may be com patibIe with that general supervisory authority, which it is necessary Con- gress should exercise over you.
 4. That you shall have the privilege of appointing an agent, who shall re- side at Washington, to communicate your claims and wishes to the govern ment; and who shall be paid by the United States.
 }. That Congress assent 10 themea. sure you shall be allowed Delegate to that body, and shall also, when your improvement and other circumstances will permit, and when Congress think proper, be placed in the relation of a Territory.
 6. That all white persons, unless spe- cialv authorized by the laws of the Uni ted States, shall he excluded from your country.
 r. That you shall remove to yournew country, at the expense of the United States, in either of the following modes you may prefer.
 l. By a commutation 10 be allowed to individuals or families.
 3. By.persons to be appointed and paid by the United States.
 5. By an arrangement to be made a. mong yourselves, wholesome ofthenl who are competent 10 the undertaking,