Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-13


In the third az, Of your project you ask
that I" the said Cherokee nniion, party here
10, through and by the acknowledged chiefs
and officers, shall have tho entire control,
management and disposition, responsible 20
their own nation, of Tho funds to be paid
under this treaty."
The undersigned would very much pre-
fer making this disposition of the funds of
the nation, but as the interests Of those Cher
okces who have lately emgratcd, are deep.
" involved in this proposition, the Eyocn-
tive cannot recommend such an alternative
without the previous consent Of all the pnr-
tics concerned.
The next article asks, "that in addition
10 the said sum mentioned in the foregoing
second article, the United States shall forth
with pay, or arrange 10 be paid to the Chcro.
kce nation, party hereto, the arrcarages Of
abe annuhies which were provided for in
The treaty Of 1919, up to this date, and shall
continue such annutics during the two
years allowed for said removal.
The undersigned assures the delegation,
that whatever arrcaragos Of annuties are
due TO the Cherokee nation, under the :rca-
~ of 1910, shall be promptly paid up TO
this date, and continuance Of that annui-
ty for two years longer shall bo asked Of
Congress. 81
The 9th article requires "that inasmuch
as tho Chorokecs contemplate removing as
provided for in said first article, as rapidly
as their numbers and engagements will per-
nit, the United States stipulatc and engage
TO pay to them. as such removal, and the
necessary preparations therefor progress,
out Of the money mentioned in said article,
such sums as may from timo Ii time be nc.
cessary to dcfrdy the expenses incident
thereto"
All payments and necessary advances
for the purposes herein set forth, will be
literally provided for in the contract which
the commanding general will be authorised
to make with lle Cherokee agents, for the
emigration OF that portion Of the nation
east of the Mississippi.
The 9th article asks, "that during the
period prescribed and allowed by this trca.
ty for said removal, the United States slip.
ulatc and contract to protect the persons
and property Of said Cherokecs from all
acts of encroachments and violence, and to
furnish them, when required, with the ne.
ccssary escort and protection during such
removal until their arrival at their destina.
ton beyond the Mississippi"
The necessary escort and protection du
ring the removal Of tho Chcrokees until
their arrival at their destination beyond the
Mississippi will be furnished, and the Uni
ted States will protect the persons and prop
crty Of the said Cherokees from all illegal
acts Of encroachments and violence, and
will Use their best efforts with the States in.
tercsted TO prevent their pressing the exc.
cution Of their rights in manner calcula.
ted to Cypress or Inconvenience any indi.
vidual of the nation.
In the eighth article the request is made,
"that in addition to the moneys herein be-
fore stipulated 10 be paid by the United
States. they further agree TO pay TO the said
Cherokee nation, party hereto, the gross
sum of - dollars, in full discharge OF
all claims upon tho United States, under
the stipulali,ns Of former treaties, for pub.
lie and private property, spoations, indem-
mites, and other reclamaions, whether ma.
tional or individual, and for reimbursement
of expenses incurred in and about this ar.
rangement."
Six hundred thousand dollars was sci
apart FOR this purpose by vote of Congress-
and to dcfray the expenses Of the removal
of the nation TO their now homes. But as
this sum proves to DO inadequate for both
objects, the Executive will recommend to
Congress 10 mako further appropriation
III order to satisfy them.
The undersigned trusts that the Chero.
kce delegation will sec in these liberal con.
ccssions the earnest desire Of the President
TO reconcile the nation to the necessity Of
removing without any other delay than q
duo regard for their comfort and convent
ence demands; and in this conviction. con
fdently relies upon the cordial co operation
of the chiefs and hcadmcn TO effect this de-
,irable object.
On the part Of the Government, copies
of this document, with suitable application.
to the States interested, will be immedate,
transmitted to the several Governors there
Of; instructions will be sent 10 tho com
mlnding general 10 act in conformity will
its assurances, and u communication be
made TO Congress, asking the consent O
that Douy 10 inc PROVISIONS proposed lor Tue
benefit of the Cherokee nation.
The undersigned, in closing this commu
nicalion, which has been considered witt
great delboraton, and drawn with the Ut
most regard for the wishes of the deioga
ton, desires it 10 be distinctly understood
tina: it contains the most liberal terms the
Executive can grant, with due regard e
the rights and interests of all the partic:
concerned, and therefore presents it as the
final determination of the Government anc
the pcrcmp'ory conclusion of the cores
pondence with the Cherokee deputation or
this subject.
J. r. POlNSETT.
DEPARTMENT OF WAR, May 10, 1888.
VigiluDce.-A short time since fhe Arm
House belonging to the "Erie Artillery
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