Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-04-26

| anu CeTtain unauthorized IndtvNudj Cnero-
KEGS, 10 be a violation Of tho fundamental
principles Of justice, and an outrage on the
primary rules of national intercourse, - we'll
as The known laws and usages Of the Chero-
kee nation, and therefore 10 DO destitute Of
any binding iorco on US:
And whereas, at 4 General Council Of the
Nation. held at Red Clay. in September,
1856, our sentiments were set forth and cur
\ solemn protest entered against it:
And whereas, at a subsequent General
Council OF the Nation. held al Red Clay, in
August, 1887. communication from the
| President OF the United States, on the sub
Ject Of said instrument, was delivered in full
Council by Col. John Mason, special Agent
| OF the United States:
And whereas, after mature delibefation
on the said commun icat ton, the resolutions
OF the preceding Council. in reference 10 that
compact. were re.afirmed, together with the
! memorial which accompanied the same:
And Wherers, We entertained the belief,
Thai, through the medium of the Special A.
gents report. the President would become
correctly infoI med Of the stale Of the matter,
and Of the real sentiments of the Cherokee
people:
We, therefore, cherished the confident
nope, that he would deem il right to abro-
gate that fraudulent instrument, and, at once,
enter INTO arrangements with US, for tho ad-
jusmeht Of all difficulties.
With these views, we then appointed a
delegation TO represent US before the Gov.
eminent of the United States, and vested
them with full powers TO make final arrange
ments OF all matters in controversy and " e
were animated with prospect of speedy
termination of our distresses; but the cup of
hope is dashed from our lips; our prospects
are DIRK with horror, and our hearts are FL
led with bitterness -Agonized with these
emotions, language fails our tongues falter
as we approach the bar of your august as.
semblies, before whom we again beg leave
humbly TO present our grievances.
With the full details of our troubles, we
loibear 10 trespass on your indulgence
They are extensively known, and our dele
ready to furnish any information which may
be needed
We therefore respectfully present The iol>
lowing, which will show the appalling cir>
cums'ances in which we are placed, BY the
operation of tina, perfdious compact.
A communication has recently issued from
the United States Agency, addressed TO the
Chiefs, Head men and People of the Cicero.
Executive has formally declined" all inter.
course or correspondence with Mr.. Ross in
relation 10 the treaty, 'tand" that Gan end
has been put 10 all negotiation upon the sub
Jecf'-"that il is the unalterable determine,
lion Of The President 10 execute the treaty"
the time cannot possibly be prolonged"
-"another day. beyond the time named cans
not, and will not, he allowed you'-The
writer's say, Eve will not attempt to describe
the evils that may fall upon you, if you are
still obstinate, aad refuse 10 conform to the
| requirements Of the trea,y"-"we will no,
paint the horrors that may ensue in such an
event"
Ii will be readily conceived that declara-
| tons like these ,emana,ing from such source
our country already filled with troops
| cannot fail TO fill our minds with consierna-
ton and surprise. What have we done TO
merit such severe Treatment, What is our
crime? Have we invaded any ones righis2
Have we violated any articls Of our numer-
Gus Treaties? Have we, in any manner.
acted in bad faith, We are moi even charg-
ed with any such thing. Blu, we are accus-
ell OF "laberlng under dangerous error"
and OF being "6uped s. deluded by those in
whom we have placed implici, confidsnce.' -
Your pretended friends say they, "ha4s
proved themselves 10 be your worst ena-
mics" But what is oor "dan gerous error"
What is our "de!usion," Is it a "delusicn"
to be sensible Of the wrongs we suffer? Is
1t q dangerous error" TO believe that the
great nation whose representatives we now
| approach, will never Knowingly sanction
transaction originated in treacbery and TO he
executed only hy violence and oppression
IL cannot be. II is no "deIusion" to asser,
| that the ttiakers Of that il!-omened Comrsc,
were destitute of authority.
This TACT we arc prepared 10 prove by in
contesiIble evidence. Indeed, it is virtually
admitted by the parties themselves, and the
very fact that an armed ferce should be pu,
in requisiiion to defend their persons and TO-
compel our submission, argues, mot obscure>
Iva defect OF confidence in the validity Of the
compact. Is il obs!inacy to refuse our Assem-,
TO an act which is fragrant violation of The
first principles Of free government, and
which sets loot on the neck of our liberties,
and our dearest rights Are we 10 be thus
trowDed into silence for attempting TO utter
our complaints in the ear OF our lawful and
cevcnsnted PROTECTOR IL il crime to con-
fide in our chiefs. the men of our choice
! whom we have tried and found faithful? We
would humbly ask, IN whom should we con
tlde? Surely mol in those who have, in tho
face OF our solemn injunctons, and in oppo.
siiion 10 The reiterated expression of our sem
iiments, conspired the ruin Of our country
usurped the powers Of tie naiion-framed
The spurious compsct-snd by ar,ifce and
fraud, palmed il on The authorities oil The u
niied States, and procured for il the recogni.
! tion OF those high func!iosaries.
And now in the presence Of your august
assemblies, and in the presence of the Su-
preme Judge Of the Uniyerse. mnst snlenn.