New-York daily tribune., 1845-12-20


Commi s,ioner Mr. Medi
The Repor, states that during the past year the
emigration of Indians 10 the Yves, Of the Mississippi
has been greater than for several years past. Since
the IS, Of an last party of ll32 of the Choctaws
have been removed the Territory set apart for them
West OF the Arkansas, and under subsistence
al cost TO the Government Of 500 70 for removal pr
ca,a and $50 for subsistence of every Indian twelve
months after his arrival West Another large party
expected TO start time in the month OF November
last. The few remaining Creeks in Alabama about 90
in number. prepared to remove. About 80 New
York Indians were expected TO about The 10Th
ult Within the year about 100 Chickasaws have
moved to the West of the Mississippi and it IS believed
that very Of these people East OF that river
The Shawnees OF Indiana expected 10 have moved
during the present year but done they viii
moved as soon as possible About 2200 of the Secs and
Foxes have removed their destination and the balance
are on their way The semino!es have been permanent
y located among the Creeks.
The Commissioner regrets that the Agent Governor
Dodge mas been unsuccessful in his attempt to negotiate
with the Winnebagoes for the sale OF the territory held
by them within the limits OF what IS called the neutral
ground.
Negotiations are at present pending with the Chppe-
was Ot.owas, and Pottawetomies Of the Council Blua
sub.agency with view provide for their removal
from their present location and their establishment in
district of country where they will be free from the
incursions of the whites upon them.
The annuities and other payments FOR the year to meet
treaty stipuleons, have been promptly remtted and
have either been paid are in process of payment TO
those entitled to received them-a large number Of
claims connected with reservations and grants Of andto
individual Indians have been disposed of during the past
rl,z oT tbns oft
aw Indians under the 18th article of the treaty with
that tribe OF September 1880 which have been the sub
lest of frequen, action by Congress since 1886
The Wvaudots are dissatisfied with the valuation made
of the improvements on the lands in Ohio ceded by them
to the United States and in decline receiving
the money The difficulties among the Cherokees still
remain unseted
disposition among the Tribes TO improve their con-
dtion by adopting the habits and conforming to the pur
suits of the white is becoming very general The
use of ardent spirits among few Of the tribes has in
creased while with the larger portion OF them it has
greatly diminished during the year With proper
Commissioner thinks the sale fthe Fire Water
may be suppressed entirely where the United States has
exclusive jurisdicon but there is horde OF graceess
scamps living in the States and organized Territories
bordering the Indian country, who continue this
farous traffic and afford the Indians ample opportunity Of
obtaining the poison injurious 10 their peace and dc
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reach such and nothing but stringent laws rgidy
enforced the part OF the States themselves can abate
or remedy the evil!
The cause of education is gradually extending its
ing influence among the red men. The ChOctaw aud
Cherokee tribes are far,hes advanced in knowledge oil
letters agriculture mechanic ars, &c The latter tribe
has twenty schools all in afaurishing and prosper
Gus condition. and supported out Of It's own funds. re-
served by treaty and appropriated for that purpose The
noble example o these tribes has not been without its
influence on their less cultivated neighbors and spirit
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have already several schools among them, in which
taught the primary and more useful branches Of learn
ing, and one OF which is on the Manual Labor system
These people have recently requested the application
of all their school funds TO the establishment OF two ad
donal manual labor schools, ana arrangements are in
progress for their erection desired under the super
intendance of the Presbyterian board Of missions.
The Chickasaws have likewise asked for the establish
ment of manual labor school among them and request
ed that portion OF their school money may be applied
10 that object this they propose 10 add out OF their
other funds such additional may be sufficient TO
carry on the same. The Fort Leavenworth Manual La
bor school among the Delawares We suppoe urder tue
patronage and direction of the Nj +. Church la repre-
sented to ourishine condition. Il is attended AT
present by 1877 scholars-9 males and 80 females The
Friends Manual Labor School in the Agency has 40
schoars-an equal number OF either scX-and s ike
wise Represented to be in prosperous condition Col
Dick Johnson's Choctaw Academy in kentucky IS refer
red TO- and said to be prosperous than ut any i0T
mer period-present number Of students oS. Most cl
the Indian schools either aided by the Government
out of The funds apart for the civilization OF Indians
sustained treaty supuatlOus htpoll
mends with much force the system OF Manual Labor
Schools and shows their peculiar adaptation to the con
di,ion aud wants of these children OF the forest
The British hafbreeds OF the North Red River con
tinue their ucusions upon the Hunting Grounds OF the
Sioux within territory. and slaughter large numbers
buffalo the OF which is dried and used tor the
subsistence of the traders connected win the hudson
Bay Company and also kill other animals valuable oE
their urs.
The report recommends that the United States should
at once demonstrate the British Go ernment OF which
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halfbreeds and should employ It's strong arm if neces-
sary protecting and aiding our Indians and others in
opposing their visits in which they destroy the game
trade with people. and Introduce whisky INTO the
country direct opposition TO the provisions OF the IN
tercourse act oi 1884
An Indian Agency within the boundaries of Texas is
recommended Various unsuccessful attempts nave
been made treat with the Camanches. Witchelaws.
and other wild and rowing tribes Acomnisson has this
Fall been under more favorable auspices. and II
confidently expected that treaty treaties OF peace
and friendship Will be entered into with them when is
hoped and expected that they will surrender the large
number OF our people-men women and children, whom
they now hold in cruel captivity
The Indians the West side OF the Rocky Mountains
are spoken OF in the highest terms OF praise Many OF
them have orsaken their habits OF hunting and hshinc
and now depend agricultural pursuits for livelihood
Numerous schools have grown up in their midst. at
which their children acquiring the most important
and useful information They have already advanced
degree of civilization that promises the most osneh'
ca results TO them and their brethren on this sde the
mountains, with whom they may, and no doubt will, az
some future period, be brought into intercourse.
STEAMERS FROM IRELAND TO PoRTLASD.-The
Montreal papers contain the prospectus OF company TO
establish steam communication between Ban;ry in the
Southwest extremity of Ireland. and Portland in the
United States. The Company is styled " The Irish and
American Royal Express Steam Mail Navigation Com
pany" The capital is 20 be s6O00OO. and the object
stated 10 give weekly departure between the port OF
Bsntry and cortland by OF vessels capable OF ac
comprising the passage from Pier 10 Pier in eht days.
Buffalo Com. Ad dvertser
A BIT OF A Row AT w WooSsocKET.-Someth thirty
or forty visiting Woonsocket from neishborng FAC
tory villages engaged in general fight in that village
yesterday afternoon. An occurrence unusual created
much alarm and excitement among the respectable vii
layers and until Mr.. Otis Handy had read the riot
act was peace restored Prov. Gaz. wednesday
The CHEROKEE DIsTURBANcEs-The w ashing-
ton Union that Gen. Arnucke is authorized (by
orders recently issued) reinforce his command by
troops to put stop 10 The eaus!on OF
blood among the Cherokees Both he and the Indian
agent standing instructions to interpose and
ven, or put stop domestic strife in the Indian coun
Try.
TIE SUGAR CRoP.-The present weather, says