The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-07

tribes the Expenditures they have occasioned would
have been IN vain Introduced. however exper
menl we We're liable to errors in regard to them whic
experience alone could develop; and after much vfes
tion am satisfied that there are defects in the s. ster
as al present organized which must be remeded in orde
% insure us iu degree OF efficiency and usefulness
my Judgment confirmed ny the experience OF Others h
great error committed has been 10 establishing most
the institutions upon too large scale Ia consequence
tain them, they necessarily limited in number an
so wide apart to be al nconvenen distance fron
ggsas aGy sny. Of those for whose benefit they
schools are confined almost entirely the neghborhood
within which they are respectively located for the In
dams at dist ance being naturally to having the
chufen taken so Tar from their homes, il often Happen
,ha the iul complement Of scholars be obtained
Besides, the congregation OF large numbers Of ndiai
ssaIs IT oy aoidGE them more unrestricted opporuni
riousy inteferes with their acquisition OF the English
tongue, knowledge Of which is generally pre-
and expense OF these institutions, they could be multi
pied and extended there would be less difficulty in OBJ
,a,ning me desired number Of resident pnpis; while
others 10 the vicinity could be taught as day scholars
ana the benefits OF practical education be thus NOR.
The only considerable aumber Of Indians who have
retained any portion OF their original possessions. ant
i survived the pers OF immediate contact with q
white population fast lhickening around them. are
inose remaining in the State Of New York compris;
roquois. or Six Nations" After rapidly diminishing
many years they at length to have reached the
placed BY the humane legislation Of the State in staa.
ton similar 10 that OF coloniZed tribes, they present
the interesting spectacle OF babarous people
state OF rapid transition teciyizaton and prosperity
striking indication OF their progress is the important
change they have made in their civil polty Impressed
win lhe disadvantages Of their ancient and irresponsible
ogachical form OF government, and it's tendency TO
gard their advancement majority succeeded, in S4s
eiiectng entire revolution. Having formally Assem-
~ ns ny oS sons
d9ced on principles similar e those on which ours
administered There are still. however, indivduas
among them who, from their connexon with the old sys
tenn, are opposed to the order Of things but as the
object OF these malconents regain their lost
rather than TO promote the public good enconragemen
has been given to them either by the State OF New York
or the general government .sl@ at 34o
i is much TO be regretted that no appropriation was
made at the last session of Congress for negotiating
treaties with the wild tribes Of The great western praes
These Indians have long held undspuled possession OF
THIS extensive region, and regarding their own they
consider themselves entitled to compensation, only
for the right Of way through their territory but for the
great and injurious destruction Of game grass and tim
ber committed BY our troops and emgrants They have
hitherto been Kept quiet and peaceabe by reiterated prom
ises that the government would generously towards
them; and considerations of economy, justice, and hn
many require that these promises should be promptly
fulfilled They would, doubtless, be contened with a
very moderate remuneration, which should be made in
goods stock animals, agricultural implements and other
useful articles.
As iurther measure for securing the friendship and
good coRduct oil these Indians, ii Is earnestly recon-
mended that delegation of their principal and most in
ln IOr the purpose oil visiting
some OF our larger cities and more densely populated
portions OF country These delegates would thus be i'm
pressed with an idea Of the great superiority Of our
strength, which, being impaired to their people. would
have powerful and most salutary influence upon
California is extremely limited but the deficiency. il is
hoped will shortly be supplied by the agents and com
issoners provided Tor at the last session OF Congress
Copies of The instructions given to these officers are
herewith submitted, together with report from General
Lane late governor and acting superintendent OF Indian
affairs Oregon, containing the latest ohcial niorma
hon in possession OF the office respecting the Indians IN
that region and received too late to accom-
pany the annual report Of last year.
After the three agents authorized by Congress for the
Indians in California were appointed, II was found that
no appropriation had been made ior Their salaries. and
the necessary expenses Of their agencies Their unc-
lions agents were therefore suspended but as there
was an appropriation Tor negotiating treaties with the In
dams in that State they were constituted commissioners
Tor that purpose They will thus have opportunity oil
acq uring information useful TO them agents, and be
ON te spot to enter upon their duties in that capacity
when the requisite appropriations shall have been made
Commissioners have also been appointed for the highly
important purpose oil egoiating treaties with The various
Indian tribes adjacent to the line betweea the United
States and Mexico. They expected to accompany
the boundry commission and are charged with the duty
OF collecting all such statistical and other information
concerning those indians as may aid the department 10
adopting the proper policy and measures ior Their govern
men and to carry out IN good ian, ahe spula''ohs o.
| The ruinous condition Of Indian affairs in New
Mexico demands the immediate attention OF Congress.
In no section Of the country are prompt and efheent
aured than in this Territory where an extraordinary
state OF things exists, which, long as II continues Will
be reproach 10 the government.
There are over thirty thousand Indians within its lin.
s the greater portion OF which, having never been SUB
jected TO any sautary restraint are extremely WHO ana
IotractabIe For many years they have been IN the
constant habit OF making extensive foIays, mol only
within the Territory ITSELF but in the adjoining provinces
OF Mexico. punderng and numbering the inhaoianl-,
and carrying o large quantities Of Stock besides hume
eus capyes whom they have subjected TO slavery and
treated with great bafbarlty and cruelty. Humanity
shudders in view Of the horrible fae OF such OF Their e
male capves possess qualities TO excite their hendisn
and brutal passions Our citizens have suffered severey
from their ouages within the last two years, oil which
their attack last fall upon Mr.. Whites party, while
travelling to Santa Fe is one OF many instances Ihey
murdered the whole party, nine or ten in number
his wife, child, and servant whom they earned on 0ni
santa Fe on hearing OF the amentable occurrence
promptly made every effort bis power TO rescue the cap
ves and bring the Indians TO punishment Inc military
officers in the Territory also made eommendaole exer
lions for the same purpose. but, unfortunately Win nc
other result than the discovery OF the dead BODY OF M
Il White, which was found by a. military party IN pur.
Il suit OF some indians supposed 10 have her IN ine
possession Ii was evident that she had Jusi peer
murdered, as the body was sul warm. Inc sah guy
tary with becoming decency and respect f,oPef ei
forts have been continued TO rescue the child anc
servant, but as yet without success Renewed IN
strucons have recently been given directing large re-
ward 10 be offered which, il Is hoped VIII lead 10 Ia
yorahe result But their atrocities and sggessions are
committed not only upon our citizens bu upon ,ne rue
bio Indians, In interesting semi-cvilized people, hvni
in towns or villages called psebos. whence Aey denv
their name. Before the country came into our posses
tta hahi NJ