Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-15

ness-the decision in the Missionary case was
favorable to the Crerokees. bat It IS decision
that will be of effect, unless the people IN 'nis
state and in the U. States. shall rise up IN the
majesty Of their might and see the laws car'ieu
INTO effect. The fate of the Cherokees ne Deg
ged leave to say, in view Of the untarn'shea name
of these United States the fate OF the CneroKees
was but small consideration compared WIN ''e
honor and faith of this whole nation, which was
involved in their destruction. Though they re-
ioiced at the prospect that the light was oreaK'ng'
vet but small CLEAN Of sunshine was cas- upo"
them. They were still oppressed by ue"fsa:
In the Language of the venerable Choctaw Ch'ei;
when he was compelled TO sign treaty 10 sen
his lands, we are distressed, we are distresseu
Great expenses had been incurred In contes!lhs
their rights with Georgia, and great expenses
would be required to complete the work, now Dc
GUN. But he reioiced that the interests OF the
Cherokees were now connected with the lnte-
res, and honor of this whole people, to MAINTAIN
their laws and sustain the decision of thisSuPreme
Tribunal.
On this spot, where ne had The honor OF speak
ing. the first resistance was made against the de.
signs Of Great Britain to enslave this people. ana
he was happy to be here, to speak IN behalt Oh
his people in city, from which he hoped an I'M
petus would start and 60 forth to bring up the
whole people to the aid of the CherIkers, and to
the support of the decision Of the Supreme Court:
reiterated applause.) The battle which had long
been raging, was now set in array between Geor'
eia and the Constitution The Cherokee ma
ton had long stood in the front rank OF tins bat
tie, though feeble people. They had nearly
been crushed. They might yet be trodden un'
der foot and perish. before their rights were &C
knowledged and the great victory be arhieved.-
Il there we're any here who had fought in the bat
tie Of the revolution. they we'll knew that to gam
victory in the cause of liberty, it is necessary
| to strike quick and hi, hard, and he now called
upon the best blood. the young blood OF their de-
scendants to sustain the virtues OF their fathers,
aud preserve, as they did, untarnished, the faith
of the nation. Much appiause.)
| Every attempt had been made to deprive the
Indians of their lands. Not only force had
been applied. but brides had been offered to the
Chiefs 10 their fortunes out OF the disgrace OF
their nation, but they were refused applause.
He felt honored that he had been singled ont with
the Chiefs of his nation, for the prosecutions OF
Georgia, for manfuly contending for the rights
of his people. Sill they might fall, but 1t they
did fall he believed it would not be because they
were not right. but because the people OF the U.
States were enlightened on their rights too late
If they should fall he hoped they would fall IKE
men, in good cause. and with good reputation
mt ONLY with the foritude of the lndian bu
with the resignation of the christian, and pr owe
acceptable to the Great Master IF Breath, in thu
great tlav nfaccounr, when evena certain great MI
litary Chieftain vii. be compelled to ackn"w'
ledge the power of COP. The orator sa
down amidst universal and long reiterated aP
ulause.)