Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-31
Twenty-fIftl Congress.--2d sess.
Mondoy, March 26, 1888.
IN SENATE.
CHEROKEE TREATY.

CHEROKEE TREATY..
MIR. Southland presented memorial addressed to Con.
gess and signed by the deputation Of the Cherokee In
dams now in Washington, making representations and
complaints in regard 10 their situation under the late al
legged treaty, and praying Congress in mode TO
interfere for their relief.
Also, memorial against the enforcement of the trea
y directly from the Cherokee uation with the
Of Is, 665 persons Of that nation
Mr.. S. moved that these memorials he printed, and
referred TO the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mr.. Lumpkin said: Mr.. President, must express my
deep regret al the introduction Of this subject here by
the Senator from New Jersey, (Mr Southnrd Even to
entertain and discuss this subject here, at this time,
pregnant with much mischief But the subject being
thus far forced upon the attention Of the Senate, wish
to give to it tha, direction which will be productive of
the least mischief which will be, To lay the whole sub
jec, the tnble with understanding that it will not
ugain be taken zap by the Senate.
II proper, however, that, before make this notion
should ask the Of the Senate while explain, in
brief manner, why The Senate should, in prompt and
decisive MANNER put TO rest all hopes and expectations
of the Cherokee people, that John Ross can effect the
slightest change in the determination of any branch Of
the Federal Government 10 execute the Cherokee treaty
of 1885. Neither would wish 10 make this motion TO
The preclusoa Of other gentlemen who may desire
something on this subject.
Sir this Cherokee treaty. which is the subject matter
Of complaint with John Ross and his friends, who are
now in hearing Of my voice, nego,isrd by highly
qualified and competent delegation Of the Cherokee PEG.
pe in the latter part oftbe year 1885 In the cary part
Of the year 1885, The treaty was thoroughly discussed in
this Senate and received It's ratification in due FORM
Moreover the large appropriations necessary carry
into effect discussed in both branches Of Congress-
in the face of the opposition of Mr. Ross and his political
frends, and received the sanction of Congress From
that time, the execution of the treaty commenced and
has progressed with much could be expect,
cd, under all Che opposing circumstances. Mr.. Ross
and bis associates have moi been able 10 keep back the
intelligent portion of the Cherokee people from accedng
TO the terms Of The treaty and becoming recipients
der its provisions Yes Sir nineenlhs of the ntell
IN Wa,i md tka
provisions of this treaty, or are preparing 10 20.
Amongst the emigrants, you viii find Andrew Ross,
The brother OF John; Thomas E. Taylor the son of Rich
ard Taylor, who heee of John Rosss dele.
cation; and John Gunter the brother of the Gun,ers
who are now here aiding john Ross in his projects of
mischief Yes Sir the nearest and most Of The con.
neeons Of these very have not only yielded to this
treaty. and ase settled in the West, happy and con.
tented but have eosresponded with me- and assured me
Of their satisfaction with their change Of residence
Indeed Sir they jealous friends of the treaty,
Although at The me Of its formsien Taylor and others
we,s violently opposed to It.