Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-07-12
Correspondence Of the Burlington Hawk-Eye.
ST. paul, TERRITORY OF MINNESOTA,

Correspondence OF the Burlington Hawk Eye.
ST.PAUI, TERRITORY OF MINNESOTA
July Z, ls4s.
FRIEND EDwARDs:-Since my last letter to yo,,
we have been visited by delegation Of fifty Win
nebagos. They came in town mounted upon their
feet ponies in grand style last Sabbath afternoon.
Their visit to hold "talk' with the Governor,
who you are aware, is Superintendent of Indian At.
fairs.
He refusing to listen to them upon the ssWhite
Mans Sabbath,' made them presents Of flour and
Pork, and they encamped near the State House I'M
til Monday morning. On Monday, after going thro'
the fancy process of painting and decorating their
heads with trinkes and feathers, they requested
audience of the Governor, which was granted.
They have lately been removed from their lower
hunting grounds to a reservation between the Sioux
and Chippewas, to keep those tribes separate, who
are anything but friends. The change Of residence
does not suit them, and they complain Of the scar
sity of game of all kinds as well as i'll treatment
from the whites. Their discontinued and i'll
feeling towards the Whites quite manifest. His
Excellency, Gov. Ramsey, listened to the sketch Of
their wrongs and promised to yisit them at their
principal village in a few days and redress their
grievances. This in some measure satisfied them,
although through the interpreter it was understood
that several called the Governor a ssdam rascal..-
After their talk'' they extended invitation to
large number Of Sioux, who have village called
tsLittle Crow Wing'' about six miles below on the
opposite shore, to partake of dance in the after.
noon. The call was responded to and grand dance
took place about sun set much to the amusement Of
large number Of our newly emigrated citizens.
At an early hour the next morning the winneba-
goes departed. Gov. Ramsey will probably leave
for ssCrow Wing" $50 miles above, about the If
teenth, to b present when the semi-annual pay
ment Is made. The money is already there.
The Nation's Birth Day was celebrated by the
citizens Of the city Of st Pail in very appropriate
manner. National selutes were cred at morning,
noon anu nlgn liberty pole, raised at sun
the stars and stripes unfured to the breeze for the
first time in our Territory. large procession was
formed and preceded by the U. s. Band from Fort
Smelling, marched to Ramsey Grove, where an ora.
ton was delivered by his Honor Judge Meeker, and
the Declaration Of independence was read. A din.
ner was provided at the American house. In the
evening Ball came of, and an excellent display OF
fireworks, prepared for the occasion By an Ametcur
Pyrotechnist, which aided in closing the day with
pleasing effect. Those that did not attend the ball
witnessed the display, and all parties returned to
their homes after pleasant days recreation. BY
reference to the papers shall send you by the
boat, you will have full account ofthe proceedings
The returns ofthe census anticipated by the 4th
have been received. The total of population in the
Territory is 4,1o0.
Emigration has assumed healthy tone and farm
ers are the principal adventurers. A number OF
new and substantial frames have gone up during the
past,wee and from appearances now think there
is little danger of the overgrowth of the place.
Hon. Charles X. Smith and son arrived few DAYS
since. Mr. Smith is the Secretary of the Territory
and very pleasant man.
The health Of the place is good, but one death in
three weeks, and that child who arrivedthe night
previous on boat.
Arrangements for the establishment Of a demo-
cratic paper are being made. The first number will
shortly appear. From an acquaintance with the
prime movers, you may rely upon its being well
conducted.
An election of members for the Legislative Coun-
Gil and Assembly, also for Delegate to Congress,
will be holden on the first Monday in August
There will not be any party feeling manifested and
srDLES will undoubtedly be chosen. He is .Neu-
trail" inclning however, to favor the Wings.
Yesterday his Excellcncy Gov. Ramsey held a
council Mt Mendoza St Petcrs with about $50 Sioux
tDecotaso chiefs and braves, these represented a.
bout two thousand Of their tribe with whom our
Government has treaty. AS usual they had com
plants to make against the whites for disrcgardinc
the treaty stpulations. The principal cause how
ever is the non-appropriaton of five thousand dol
lars per government reserves the right
TO devote to their education or otherwise benefit
them. The sum thus reserved now amounts to some
tfy thousand doLors,and thesIndians are anxious to
get hold Of the pile to spend themselves. II should
be put to use in some way, for as it now stands
it is an impeachment to the progress Of the teachers
and missionaries among that tribe.
Yours, TRISTEE.