The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-11

must, al no late day. tar diminish this chet re-
source of their subsistence aud trade, not s1ly .
10 entail upon them great suffering, bat II Will |
bnng different tribes into competition IN thrlr hual-
ing expeditions, aud lead 10 bloody collisions aod |
eNteTmlnanpg wars between lneu, IN which some |
Of our border Indians viii become more or lees IN |
yolved and the prace and security of our iroatlrr
may thus be seriously disturbed. IL - alss much
10 be feared that the untavOrdbie feelings engen-
dered by the circumstances named may, at an
early period, bro ak out INTO open hostiles on the
part OF the Indians, which would be attended with
serious consequences 10 our emgrants, or compel
tn government, AT an enormous expense, To ahofd
them protection, by the employment OF large
military force on both routes Under these cT-
cumstances, II has become eXpedient aud advisable
10 take measures To bflDg about proper under-
standing with the Indians, which VIII secure Their
goodwill, prevent collisions and strife pmoig
them. by oblgailng each tribe 10 remain as much as
possible within their respective districts OF couary,
and providing, that where disputes or difficulties
occur, they shall be submitted 10 the vcrnment,
and the Indians abide by ITS decision instruc-
uons have accordingly been given to hold treaty
with the different tribes, making provision for the
accomplishment OF these objects, aud stlpultlag
that, tor the unrestricted right OF way through their
country, tor their good conduct towards our emit
grants, and for the destruction of game unavoldd-
bly, committed by them, they shall be allowed a
reasonable compensation annually, to consist prla-
cpaly Of presents of goods, stock, and agricultu:
raj implements, with assistance 10 Instruct and aid
the IN In culIivating the soil and IN other kiadred
pursuits, so that they may thus be enabled sus-
tam themselves when The buffalo and other game
shall have so far disappeared no longer 10 iur-
nish them with an adequate means OF substance.
IL Is also Intended TO bring IN delegation from The
different tribes, tor the purpose OF visiting some OF
the more popuous portions OF the country, IN order
that they may acquire some knowledge Of our
greatness and strength, which will make a salutary
impression upon them, and through them upontneir
brt lhref and which Will, no doubt, tend, IN no
slight degree, to influence them to continue peace
iul relations towards the government aud citl-
zens IL was al hrs supposed that the negotiations
might be held this fall, and the delegation be
brought IN early next spring but more recent and
better information has led TO the conclusion that
the Indians cannot be assembled for the purpose
until some time next season.
Since The establishment of the new territory OF
Minnesota, the attention OF large number OF our
enterprlsng citizens has been directed TO that quar-
ter, in consequence of the fine climate, and the
richness and fertility of the lands on the MISSISSIPPI
pi, and within wide sweep on both sides of il
by the superintendent water.power afforded by that
rver and some OF Its tributaries, and by the superior
advantages offered by the extensive forests OF pune
convene nj To water transportation, tor large aud
lucrative trade In lumber. There has, consequent
y, been considerable emigration there during the
past year, and It will, no doubt, go on increasing
annually, so that in few years the population will
be sufficient 10 Justify demand for admission In
the mon State.
The Indian title has been eXtlngulshed to but
comparatively small portion OF the country within
the limits OF the territory, lying principally on the
east side OF the Mississippi being bounded on
the north by a line extending east, from opposite
the mouth of the Wing river, TILL il lntersects
the boundary line Of Wisconsin, at 90 Is west Ion.
! gitude on the east, by that boundary from tae
! above point TO the head waters of the ST CrOlx
! nver; and down 1t to the Mississippi and on the
west and southwest by the latter river. The coun.
! try above the northern boundary, belongs to the
| Chippewa Indians, OF Lake Superior aud the MIS-
ssislI p, though many OF those Indians still remain,
by sufierance the lands south Of it, which they
ceded TO the United States, by treaties made with
them in 1897 and 1872. They are under oblIga.
mons to remove from them whenever required by
the Presid. mt, which should be ut an early day,
their longer residence there is Incompatible
with the tranquility and interests of our citizens,
VINO suffer annoyance and loss from their depreda-
tons. And, in view OF the rapid spread Of our
population IN that direction, and Of the permanent
welfare OF the Indians, II may be eXpedert, at an
early period, to renew the effort unsuccessiuly
made in lsl1, TO purchase all the remaining lands
cast oil the Mississippi up 10 eur northern boundary,
and provide for their removal and concentration
west OF that river; where, confined withla mar
rover limits, they will be compelled, the game
becomes scarce, 10 give up The chase aud their
wild unsettled mode OF life, and to resort TO sgr-
culture and other civilized pursuits. In such a
situation, TOO, the government, aided by the zeal
Gus missionaries of our various religious denom-
nations, would have tar better opportunity effect
Vely 10 bring To bear upon them ITS policy and
measures for the civilization of Indian tribes,
by means OF manual.labor schools, and instruction
and AID In agriculture and mechanical arts
The desirable portions of that part OF Nine
sofa east Of the Mississippi, to which the Indidn
title has been eXtnguished, were already tar oc-
cupied 10y white population Is 10 seem to render
II absolutely necessary To obtain, without delay, a
cession from the Indians ON the west side OF that
Tver, tor the accommodation OF oar ciIzens emf
grating 10 that quarter, large portion OF whom
would probably be compelled to precipitate them-
selves On that eide Of the MIssiss Ipp aud on the
Indians lands, winch would Inevltably lead TO
collisions and blocdshed, unless the Ind ans were
purchased out and removed. These laads are
owned by the Sioux, VINO are a wild aud untame-
able people, and whom, after years of unremItted
Efforts, and the expenditure of large sums OF mo.
nty, the government has not been able, To any be-
nehcia extent, Ia induce To resort To agriculture,
or To adept any OF the habits OF civilized lte. They
are the most restless, reckless, and mischievous
Indians oil the northwest; their passion to- war
aud the chase seems u0llmited aud Unassudgeable;
and, 80 long "a they remain where they are, they
must be u source OF constant annoyance and ddn-
ger TO our citizens, well 10 the Indians If our
northern colony, between some II whom (the
Chippewas) ana themselves there exists II heredi-
tary ftud, frequently leading 10 collisions and
bloudshed which disturbs the peace and iranquil-
~ OF the Onticr, and must greatly interfere wItht1
welfare 81 the Indians of that colony aud win the
efforts ct the government To effect their civll,za-
uon. 1he game having become scarce IN that
portion Of their county desired, miuy are leaving
II and migrating westward, where the tolls OF the
chase are better rewarded IL ~, therefore, com.
raratNtly vaiueless 10 them, Though much of Il
the Mhsisslppl and Mime sofa st Peter rivers,
j. rich and i,ftlle, aud capable ct sustaining a |
dense civilized population. aud. when open 10
ilrneni, Will soon be occupied
On repairing 20 the ludian country, tae conlnis-
sioner. found that most 1T the Indians n I'd cit tor
theiT Tall hunt, IA consequence OF which. and other
causss ~ difficulty, winch may hereafter be ON.
waited. they succeeded Ia eflsctug only piritd |
compliance with their Instructions. Their efforts |
resulted 10 ueaty tor the purchase, ON reasonable
terms, ot tract at country lying imm~ diatey on |
the wet eide OF the mississippi. and estimate To
contain about three hundred aud riyhty. four thuu.
sand acres which was set apart for The tlt breeds
81 Tie tribe by the treaty OF July Is, lSD. u is /
tepTest nisd 10 be valuable tor agricultural aud |
other purposes; and viii, doubt, al once be- oc-
cup,td by large influx of our hardy aud rnter- /
prisiug emiguutE the Necessity aud importance /
If tins purchase fully Iusthes the rNprn-r that MS
been incurred; aud the treaty will b. laid b fore !
ou 90 the proper time. 10 be- subm ttci % the Pre-
sids NJ and The Senate Cor their confederation
The situation ~ some ot the smaller border /
Tribes west ~ The Mrsi--lrni, requires tee Htfru-
lion oi the govtfnmvut. Nlust " not al ~ them,
possess an cNtsnt OF country winch, however d..
.irahle originally, with reference 90 their tn-
.LnLnn ihl ms Tvs hA The rna.-. now mt -aLla