Southern marksman. [volume] (Clinton, Miss.) 1838-1839, 1838-12-25

wealthy and independent separate commu-
mites of the same extent in the world.
Bv the treaties made and ratified with
the Mamies. the Sioux, the Sacs and Fox
es, and the Winnebagoes, duriug the last
year, the Indian title to lS,45s 900 acres
has been ext;ngnishe1. These purchases
have been iSeck more extensive than those
of any previors year, and have, with other
Indian expenses, borne very heavily upon
the Treasury. hey have, however, but
! small quantity of unbough! Indian lands
within the States and Territories; and
the Legislature and Executive were equal
iy sensible of the propriety of final and
more speedy extinction of Indian titles
within those limits The treaties which
were, wakssingle exception, made inpur-
suanee PREVIOUS appropriations for de-
i fraving the expenses, have subsequently
heen ratified bv the Senate, and received
the sanction of Congress bv the appropri-
atoms necessary 10 carry them into effect.
OF the terms upon which these important
negociations were concluded, | can speak
from direct knowledge; and feel no diff
ficulty In sffirming that the interest of the
Indians in the extensive territory embraced
bv them, is to be paid for at its fair value.
and thatn9more favorable terms have been
granted tothe United States than would
have beenreasonatly expected in nego-
citation with civilized men, fully capable
Of approaching and protecting their own
rights.
For the Indian title to lie, 349 1897, ac-
quired sine the 4th Of March, 1929, the
United S,aes have paid S79, 56O,O56, in
permanent annulties, lands, reservations
for Indian. expenses Of removal aud SUI
,, sis,ence, mgchaGdise, mechanical and ags
riculturai establishments, and Implements
When he heavy expenses incurred by the
United States, and the circumstance that so
large portion Of the entire territory will
be forever nn:aleable. are considered, AID
this price IS compared with that for which
! the United Siates sell their own lands, no
one can doubtihat justice has been done
TO the Indians in these purchases Also
Certain il is, that the transactions Of the
! Federal Government with the Indians have
> been uniformly characterized by a sincere
and paramount desire to promote their
+ highes, qualification TO every friend to jus,
h lice and humanity 10 learn that, notwith
4 standing the distractions from time 10 time
). thrown in its way, and the dificulte;
!. which have arisen from The peculiar ant
impracticable nature of the Indian charac
>. ter, the wise, humane, aa3 uadeviaiing POI
h hcv of the Government in this, The mos
q difficult Of all eur relations, foreign or do
> nestle, has al length been justified 10 III
/. world lis near approach to happy ant
certain consumnation.
e. The conditioned the tribes which occu
Is by the country set apart for them in tht
IN west, is highly prosperous. and encourage:
re the hope of their early civilization. The
e. have, for the mostpart, abandoned the hun
of Ter state, and turned their attention I
I'd agricultural pursuits. All those who hay
C. been established for any length of time j
that fertile region, MAINTAIN themselves b
,r their own industry There are among ,her
,e traders of no ihcocsiderable capital, an
to planters exporting cotton to some extent
H. but the greater number are small agricu
ns turlsis. living in comfort upon the produc
at of their farms
of The recent emisraats, although the
ne have in some instances removed reluctant
So ly, have readily acquiesced in their III
s. avoidable destiny. They have found &
n, once recompense fT past suferlngs, an
10 an incentive toindustous habits, in in
r. abundance and comfors around them.
ne There is reason TO believe that all the:
a. .rihes arc friendly i'll their feelings toward
Ist the United States; and if is 10 he hope
or that the acquisition of individual wealt
by Il e pursuits of agriculture and habits OF
h dustry, will gradually subdue their waFl'l
Ial propensities. and incline them TO malnta
er peace among themselves.
n To effect this desirable object, the 9
ay tention of Congress is solicited to Il
ny measures recommended by the Secreia
IT. oil War, for their future government an
w protection, as well from each other as fro
dl The hostility of the warlike tribes arouI
MS them, and the inirusons of tie whites
be- The policy of the Government has eiv'
cy them a permanent home, and guarantees
~ TO them its peaceful and undisturbed pc
M session.
be 1t only remains 10 give them a Cover
NY menf and laws which will encourage
OF dusiry. and secure to them the rewards
ro- their exertions. The importance of so'
me form of government cannot he too ma
av' insisted upon. The earliest effects VIII
&c, 10 diminish the causes and occasions
I've I've hostllilies among the tribes. to inspire
%, % interest in the observance Of laws to Win
rs, !, they will have themselves assented. and
ny multiply al1e securities of property, and
'ou motives for self improvement. Intimate