Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-17

WARRINGTON, May o.
Our n~elghbors Of the intelligencer have remarked, tina,
BLACK HAWK and his associates, in their speech to the
President, stated their expectations Of being discharged
on their arrival at this place. The object Of this remark
Opposition papers, which charges that these Indians we're
in fact %entrapped and brought here under the guise Of
yisiters' and then detained. We have nothing to do with
The charity OF this insinuation-but a few words will suffice
Tor It's truth, or rather for its want of truth.
The Sacs and Foxes, as we have before had cause TO OBJ.
serve, have long been uneasy aud Troublesome. After the
hrst cession OF their country on this side OF the Mississippi,
made we believe with Gen. Harrison at 81. Louis, in 1901,
they still asserted a right to il, aud gave the Government
much trouble. During the war, they were active cne-
inles; but alter the peace, we think in 1916, AN arrange
mcnt Tor their consolation was made by Gov. Edwards
and Gen. Clark. This was as unavailing as preceding ef.
forts; and from time TO time, for some years, they kent the
frontier i'm a state OF alarm. Al length, in 1881, thew took
forcible possession oil a part OF the ceded country. and
drove away the inhabitants. A considerable force was
assembled under General Gaines, and eventually, he
and Governor Reynolds entered into an arraugemen,
with them, by which they again rclinquishcd all preten.
SION TO the land, and agreed not to cross tho Mississippi
without permission. In 1882, this agreement was wholly
violated, and hostilites were the consequence. General
Scott would not consent to lay down his arms ,ii the prin.
cipai agltators oil these disturbances were surrendered to
him. This was done, and, in the treaty which followed,
an article was inserted-quotcd by us the other dav
which provided that Black Hawk and others should he held
as hostages, during the pleasure of the President. An
appropriation was made al the last session OF Congress 10
carry tn's stipulation into e1ect-and, with the humane
object oil giving them more freedom than was compatible
with their vicinity to the frontier AT St Louis. pr,vision
was maue LOT their removal to a more secure place. We
understand they have been sent to Point Comfort, with d.
rechons that they should he allowed to go about, to enioy
all proper freedom. They have a respectable INTERPRETER
with them, and are well provided with clothes.
To insinuate that they were deceived and brought hero
under any false pretence, is utterly untrue. Such decep-
non would have been entirely useless, as well as indefen.
sioie. They were in prison and wo believe in irons, held
oy the consent OF their people, under a treaty stipulation,
not only as hostages, but TO secure the frontier against the
renewal oil their Vaccinations. There was no possible
motive to deceive them. Their consent TO come was mo.
yer asked. IL Is very possible, that with tho sanguins
temperament, which belongs 10 their race, they NAV
nave hoped 10 be liberated here. But we may safely say
nor 10 we oeheve even an intimation OF the kind was Civ
en- 10 them. We have made some enquiry, and learn that
mey VIII be detained no longer than may seem necessary
lor the defence OF the ironticr.-There are already rumor.
oil iar'her Indian difficulties, and the people seom alarmed,
ana although we do not believe that hostilitics are mcdi.
n'ed by mo Indians, still, this state of things requires eau
uon and attention.; and II would surely be a most improper
hme 70 discharge these persons. when such reports are
"hoa'' anu credited In respectable quarters.-TP. Globe.