True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-12-24

tons. In spite of this neglect, they have null
tplled, and their number is rapidly increasing
IN that territory. They have made no appeal
to arms, but have peacefully fortified them
selves in their new homes, by the adoption of
republican institutions for themselves furnish
ing another example of the truth that selfgov-
eminent is inherent in the American breast,
and must prevail 1t is due to them that they
should be embraced and protected by our
laws.
1t is deemed important that our laws regula-
ting trade and intercourse with the Indian
tribes east OF the Rocky mountains, should be
extended to such tribes as dwell beyond them
The increasing emigration to Oregon, and
the care and protection which is due from the
government to its citizens in that distant region,
make it our duty, as it is our interest, to Guilt
vate amicable relations with the Indian tribes
Of that territory For this purpose, | recon.
mend that provision be made for establishing
an Indian agency and such subagencies as
may be deemed necessary, beyond the Rocky
mountains
For the protection of emigrantS whilst on
their way to Oregon, against the attacks Of the
Indian tribes occupying the country through
which they pass, recommend that suitable
number OF stockades and block-house forts be
erected along the usual route between our
frontier settlements on the Missouri and the
Rocky mountains; and that an adequate force
OF mounted riflemen be raised TO guard and
protect them on their journey. The immediate
adoption of these recommendations by Con-
gress will not violHe the provisions of the ex-
iSting treaty. 1t will be doing nothing more
for American citizens than British laws have
leng since done Tor British subjects in the same
territory.
IL requires several months to perform the
voyage by sea from the Atlantic States to Ore
gon and although we have a large number
Of whale ships in the Pacific, bat few of them
afford an opportunity of interc hanging intel
lgence, without great delay, between our set
Elements in that distant region and the United
States. An overland mail is believed to be
entirely practicable; and the importance of es.
such mail, at least once month,
IS submitted to the favorable consideration of
Congress.
1t is submitted to the wisdom OF Congress to
determine whether, at their present session. and
lnul the expiration OF the years notice, any
1ther measures may be adopted, consistently
With the convention of 1927, for the security Of
'ur rights, and the government and protection
IF our citizens in Oregon. That it will uIti.
nateIy be wise aud proper to make liberal
grams of land to the patriotic pioneers, who,
lmllst privations aud dangers, lead tho way
Trough savage tribes inhabiting the vast will
cfneSS intervening between our frontier settle
4 ents and Oregon, and who cultivate, and are
ver ready TO defend the soil, am fully salts
led To doubt whether they will obtain such
rants as soon as the convention between the
United States and Great Britain shall have
.easea to exist, would be to doubt the Justice of
Congress; but pending the years notice. it is
worthy Of consideration whether a stipulation
o this effect be made, consistently with the spirit
Of that convention
The recommendations which have made,
as TO the best manner of securing our rights in
Oregon, are submitted to Congress with great
Difference. Should they, in their wisdom, de-
wise any other mode better calculated to ac-
,omplsh the same object, it shall meet with my |
hearty concurrence.
AT the end Of the years notice, should Con-
yress think it proper TO make provision for Civ.
NO that notice, we shall have Teached period
when the national rights in Oregon must either
,e abandoned or firmly maintained. That they
:annot be abandoned without a sacrifice Of both
rational honor and interest is too clear to adj
nit of doubt
Oregon Is part of the North American
ointment, to which, it is confidently affirmed,
he title Of the United States is the best now in
xisence For the grounds on which that
lie rests, | refer you to the correspondence Of
ne late aud present Secretary Of State with the
British plenipotenliary during the negotiation.
The British proposition Of compromise, which
you'd make the Columbia river the line south
fouy.ninc degrees, with trflng addition Of
etached territory to the United States, north Of
nat river, and would leave on the British side
yolhirds Of the whole Oregon territory, in.
luding the free navigation Of the Columbia
nd all the valuable harbors on the Pacific, can
ever, Tor a moment, be entertained by the
United States, without an abandonment Of their
isl and clear territorial rights, their own self
aspect, and the national honor. For the in
,rmalion Of Congress, | communicate here.
nth the correspondence which took place be.
yeen the two governments during the late
egoliation.
The rapid extension Of our settlements over
az territories heretofore unoccupied the addi.
on Of new States TO our coniederacv; the ex.
ansion Of free principles, and our rising great.
ess as a nation, are attracting the attention Of
he Powers Of Europe; and lately the doctrine
IS been broached in some Of them, Of bal.
nee Of power" on this continent % check our