The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-09
Oar Washinssen Correspondents.
WAsHISGoS, July 6, 1850


'Os1aado Bro~w awd the Esdia~ Detsgatss.
Herewith send you a complimentary and con-
graduating correspondence between Orlando
Brown, ESQ, ex-Commissioner Of Indian Affairs.
and the Cherokee and Greek Delegates, now in
this CITY, Mr.. Browns letter will be read and
much admired by vast portion Of the people Of
the United States, who sympsrhze with the ''psor
Indian" in the many wrongs his race has received
at the hands of the white Angio-SAxon oppressors
wAsHISoros, juno 10, 1850.
sIn: The undsrsgned delegates OF the Cherokee and
you their feelings Of .sret that you are about to
lire from the once Of Com of Indian Affairs
yeur hands, the frankness which has marked your
dealings with them, aud the lively interest you have
shovn for the veil bsing and prosperity Of their peo-
pie, have their entire nhdence, and will
them to chesh for you feelings Of the warmest
md mott respectful kind
Greek Deiesases Cherokee Delegates.
q. w. stidham, DAVID vann,
David Barnett, Will p. Ross.
Aaron Hicks Old Settler CherekesI Delegate.
The following is a copy Of Mr.. Browns reply
wAsHIseroS CRY, July 1, $50
sErrLEsEN CREEx CHxRsxsK DELEoA ATOMS
on this day; ny con.s.on wi.h you ss the Com.
20 cay that your letter to OF the date of the
10Th ultimo has been the most gratifying event in
public life brought into my ONCE nothing which
could certainly rely, but disposition to do right
Experience, knew, was necessary for successful
Of the multiplied and king interests
connected with the Indian Department., and 1 hoped
for ind ulgepse until had time To acquire 1t This
indug ence has been dealt out to with free and
liberal hand, and such errors ~ l may have COM
nitted, have been submitted to with cheerfulness
and charity that have won my gratitude
Z constdered my Office as Sci apart for high and
taoble purpose. The Comm si ,ncr appointed OF
only to take care Of the interests OF United states
but also to dtpepse justice to what Of
powerful people The history of your wrongs tho
most mournfs theme that ancestors have left for
our reflection The past cannot be renedsd the strfe
OF races to the uttermost boundaries Of the Mis-
sssippi Valley has ceased the An saxon has taken
the land for himself and heritage for his children
the red man, like the proud forest which he
roamed has yielded to destiny he could not control
Still, enough remains to claim good Offices in
yite us to acts Of genuine benevolrnce to incline
to foster with arts science literature and religion
people who are daily proving to the world that they
can appreciate such actions and who vindcste their
original identity with the pale faces" by dem m
srnting that they equal them in thing that
oonstitntes true civilization. You, gentlemen, are
living proofs Of the truth Of what say and when
condition Of the Indians commended by such
as you are, am more than repaid for all that
have done beg leave TO assure you that shall
cherish to the latest hour Of life your generous COM
mendatsns and my children shall look upon the lines
you have sent me- and feel flush of honorable pride
being able the strength OF it, to- say that their
father was the friend OF the Indians.
1 wish you, gentlemen a successful termination to
the matters connected with your embassy. and that
you return with glad tidings to your people and
receive their plaudts for tho ability with which you
have conducted their affairs. Aud, hoping that you
may long enjoy health and happiness, remain truly
and sincerely, your friend,
To Messrs b. Marshall G. W. stidham. David Barnett
Lewis Mcintosh of the Creek Delegation; and ohm
Drew, David vanp, VIM p. Ross. OF the Cherokee
Delegation and Aaron Hicks, ofthe " Old Cherokee"