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isave with the people, whom he had courtsd and
won. in the es1pe, and ~ the promises Of the
1Fachi4 Hpf The power II such leader is tran
s.eut ns tho glory, and The triumph Of Rienzill
Withdraw Yo4r troops to-x60rrow, aud atfike the
Fi,g Of your Rspubic, sa3 With Al de money
/ which you may consmit "a. Tho handsof Mr.. Rosa,
sPromisesd = immediaap and enargetic ernissa-
iioa, will Pross min aud abortive. Il has boen
Of great importance 10 Mr.. Roas. u have it be-
ieyed, that he possessed power sulliciently ab-
solate to be successfully e1drted, wishoutake aid
Of the United States h the present instance,
with his usual skil and tact, he has made it The
basis upon which he has projected q revolution OF
the whole Management of the emigration with the
|exfectation a. possessiae himself oftthe wbole
appropriation. Wedo believe thar d. pssgrsss a
things has not bean ameoded, BY his nSw position,
and that under his pressut adminiasution of tise
power which he has obtained. perDocni intcresle
&c! e Be pseRotsd, aud Natensl in.eees a.e1i'
Il we now. made an appeal to you for any
thing in favor of ourselves, personally, as an ex-
elusive privilege, wo should expect rejection
But we make an appeal against a siapendons indi-
rsduat speculation, upon the fundsof the Nation
and we appeal to you for voluntary right of en-
lgration, upon equal terms with oil other modes,
and as the official power of the Nation recognized
by the Treaty, and by the Government Of the
United States. We now repeat our Solemn Pro.
test, against tho existing contract, as wanton
expenditure Of tho money Of our Nation-and as
a dependant remnant of once mighty people,
We claim your protection, as the representative
OF great, free, and magnanimous Republic, be-
ing pledged oga:n, and again for that projection
to US by tho most solemn Treaties. We solemn
" insist, that you bound to project US, against
such abuse. We soleinnIy appeal to your high
honor, your justice, your firmness, your magma
nimity, and the sacred trust, which has been COM
lnltted to your care, and guidance for ourselves
and for posterity.
We beg leave in conclusion to add that such is
our entire confidence, in the sincerity Of your
feelings, and your great experience, and ability,
that we shall most cheerfulIy acquiesce in your
decisions, and within our humble sphere, both
personally and officially, we will exert ourselves
70 promote and expedite the emigration.
BY the Constitution and Laws of the Chero.
kee Nation. John Ross was elected in tho year
1882, as Principal Chief. for four years, which
has long since expired. The Council and Com
mtee were elected at the same time, the first for
four years, and the latter for three years, which
are also long since expired, and their pretended
excuse OF former legitimate authority is an abso-
lutte usurpatcn, and thay have no moro power
than any other individuals of tho Nation, and
-,-~y j-stiy 10 Sv,,sitr-I ushss sxit. Dy
the Treaty of 1885 and 1896, all political
power under the Treaty. j. rested on the Cherokee
Committee, to transact all bushsess on behalf Of
the Nation, and they. and they alone, have all the
political power in the Cherokee Nation East, see
i2th article of tine Treaty, appointing the Com
mttee. 1t is is therefore against all idea of law,
that two equal powers can exist in the same gov
ernment, at the same time, both pretending to ex-
ercise the same kind of authority. rs
We pray that the Ill Seeing Eye may guide
your Judgement and that benign blessings may be
your ample portion.
The favor of an answer is respectfully request:
ed al as early day as may be convenient.
We have the honor 10 bc Sir, with senti.
ments OF the highest consideration, your &c.
J. A. BELL,
A. FIELDS, ~
DAVID FOREMAN,
JOHN ADAiR,
DAVID SANDERS, and others.