Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-03-15
REPORT
OF COL. JAMES LOGAN. U. s. AGENT
FOR THE CREEK INDIANS.
REPORT
CREEK AGENCY, august 20, 1914.

CREEK AGENCY, August 20, 1874.
SrR.
So far as have been able to discover. no impor.
,ani changes have taken place to better the condi
ton of the Creeks within the last two years. On
tho contrary. in the lower towns they appear to be
rather rorogradiog find this portion OF the nation
flooded with whSikey-probably double the quaint.
! ty Of that article is now among them to what
have known at any time previous. While such n
state OF things exists, 1t Is impossible that they eau
prosper.
As regards agriculture, except those who lived
IN and cultivated the low lands Of the different
watercoursos, and whose crops were partially
destroyed by the high waters Of last spring. tn e
Creeks appear 10 have an abundant crop; and no
doub, a considerable surplus above the consump.
ton OF tho whole nation will be raised notwith-
standing the loss occasionei by the high waters.
1t consists principally OF corn, for the cultivation
of which the rich soil Of the nation is peculiarly
adapted. They also raise large quantities of sweet
and Irish potatoes, yams, melons, pumpkins squash.
os, &C.. some few also raised wheat. for which the
climate and soil are both congenial. Some rice
and cotton have also been cultivated; only par
,ia crop Of which can be anticipated; the climate
being unlavorabe to their production in large
quantities. But little spinning and weaving is done
by the lower Greeks or those living in the vicn-
tv of the Arkansas. This inlolon feeling is to be
greatly attributed to the quantity Of whiskey con.
sumed bv them. and also to lheir dependence upon
,he annuity; though this is bound to exist, in
greater or less Degree among any people who have
anything elso TO depend upon besides their own re.
sources.
The upper Creeks, who reside in The vicinity
of the Canadian, and who ara prnci pally compos-
cd of the emigration of 1886. 81 are generally
speaking, in better condition than the lower
towns. Their being located at a distance from
tho Arkansas, from the settlement Of the whites,
and also being further removed from the neIghbor-
hood of their speculative and more civilized neigh
bors the Cherokees, causes the importation OF whls-
key into thoir country matter of more dihcuty;
there s consequently, ess Of that perniclous ar!l.
Gle to be found. They generally live in good hewn
log houses; excellent farmers; generally
more reflective aud economical than their breth-
ren Of the lower towns; and their females are gen
orally occupied in the domestic occupations of
spinning and weaving cotton, Of which article
great proportion Of what thoy manufacture is Of
their own country produce, OF which they make
nearly sufficient 10 cIothe them. The lands they
cultivate fresh. rich, and, from every account
can obtain, will this year produce them an i'm.
mense crop OF everything Tnuy ruIIrvuto. ifi"'
Creeks are also considerable stock rasers. and ma
ny of them own considerable nnuters OF horses,
cattle, and hogs. The health Of the nation, at the
present lime, is generally good.
W. N. Anderson, owing to circumstances which
rendered bis stay in the nation improper, quilted ii
without reporting TO me the state and condition Of
the school hitherto intrus.ed to his charge. The
Presbyterian missionary, Mr.. Loughbridge, pos
Gf ha lis
does credit to the society that sent him; and the
course he has pursued, if continued, must eventu.
ally overcome the still remaining religious scru
pies Of the Creeks, and be followed by the advance
ment of the Indians in civilization and moral rec
,itude. Everything on my part will be done toI
forward his views.
The general council ofthe Creeks will take place
this fall. In attending it, shall not fail to make
attempt to impress upon the minds Of The chiefs
the necessity Of their bringing into operation
tho law passed by the council some years
since, making the sale Of ardent spirits capita
offence among their people. This course will ef-
fectuaIly check tho consumption Of this article in
the nation.
As all the power, both executive and legislative,
resides in the chiefs Of the naon it is 10 them gen.
orally that we must look for the manifestation Of
the feeling entertained by the nation towards the
government, and towards the whites generally;
and it is gratifying TO me TO have ii in my power
10 state, that it continues unnterruP.edly friendly
and harmonious as well as to the people OF the diff.
ferent nations bordering upon their country.
Which is all respectfully submitted
am, sir respectfully, your most ob't. servt.
JAMES LOGAN, Greek Agent.
Col. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG.
Aciing Superintendent Western Territory.
Rev. d. Robbins. Of New Orleans, possesses
the Identical bibIo on which the members OF the
first Congress, and George Washington were sworn
inf office