Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-24

Nv yeas and nays and stood yeas G0-nays 81 SO the bill
was indefinitely postponed The only action now remain,
ing on this question for the action OF the House. Is the bill
sent from the Senate providing for Convention of the
people Of the State which will come up Tomorrow, at
o'clock.
tomorrow at IL O'Clock NJ
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
We present 10 our readers this morning the dees,ed
and interesting report of the Commissioner OF Indian Affairs
TO the Department of the Interior.
From this report grated 10 learn that among the
less remote tribes comprising urge portion oil lne red race
within our borders unusual order and quietude have pre-
vae and that peace has been preserved not only towards
our own citizens but with the exception OF the Sioux and
the Chppewas among themselves These two tribes are he
redary enemies; and is difficult TO exercise any effective
restraint over the prevent the occasions which their
proximity TO each other affords for aggravated mutual
gressions During the last spring general war bstween
tribes only prevented oy the prompt lntefposon
of Gov. Runsey.
There is only one policy BY which the Indian may be
regcnerated The wilder tribes must be placed where they
can be controlled and compelled choose between agrcu
lua labor and starvation There should be assigned each
tribe district adapted agriculture where the Government
should supply them with STOCK agricultural Implements and
clothing; aid them in securing comfortable dwellings, and
secure them the OF education. To these purposes
their funds might be applied more advanageousy than
by the present system Of money nnnues. The time Is
hand when these views may be practically applied to the
Sioux and The Chlppewas
Since the last treaties with the Chippewas portion Of
them have continued TO reside on the ceded lands in Wis
consn and Minnesota where they have been injured BY con-
tact with population, and corrupted by the
strained use ardent spirits Ii determined consequent
~ early In the present year. them Norhward TO
the country belonging their tribe But from the delay Of
requisite appropriation this purpose has been yet but
tally accomplished. Their entire removal, however, will
not relieve our citizens their we-being-
Their vagran habits their pursuit of the chase would
exhaust The wild products of their country and bring them
10 OF desuion. Concentration West OF the Mis-
sssipp educaton and the introduction Of agriculture, and
mechanic arts can alone from them fate from which
policy and humanity would alike desire TO protect them
Th. Commissioner recommends that Congress be asked
for appropriation 10 meet the expense of negotiating
treaty acquiring much OF their country the
side of the Mississippi may requires 10 provide that
their lands and shall become the property of
the whole tribe, and that portion Of their funds shall be
set apart 10 secure the Of civilization above Indicated
Such pursued towards the Chppewas the Winnie
bagoes and the Menomnees would produce change
Indian relations al the North corresponding TO the ge
neral improvement manifest among number OF orr
cunnzed tribes in the southwest The destruction OF the
buffalo by the hall. breeds from the British side OF
the line and the Introduction Of ardent spirits among our
Indians by the traders of the Hudsuns Bay Companr are
causing serious evils and threaten serious difficulties Mea-
should be adopted 10 put stop TO the abuses arising
from the latter source for which the establishment OF
military pos, and Indian agency in that quarter will be in
dispensabe.
The Pesiden, has given permission 10 the Monomnees to
remain 10 Wisconsin until The fret day of June
The treaty with Sockbdge and Munsee Indians in
Wisconsin, provides for their removal stpulaes that they
shall be- consulted in the selection OF their future residence
md they Indicated site the ST. Peters River
Their removal will substantially relieve Wisconsin from its
Indian population.
Many Of me nnncbagoes have become discontinued with
,heir new location the Upper Mississippi. portion of
them have returned their old hadnts In Iowa and Wscon
D. and have seriously annoyed citizens Measures
been adopted therefore, 10 procure their peaceful
moval with every prospect Of success.
The commissioner convurs in the policy OF his predeces
with reference the tribes IN our western BORDERS
This policy proposes - throw open wide extent of
Try for the spread Of population westward in order
secure Indian TIDES their present homes and
forever We have ample outlet 10 the southwest
southern Of on. coonzed tribes; but another
nf hghe. lujr is required leading directly towards
lur remote western POSSESSIONS.
Ina irib o. southern colony rapidly advancing
in civilization. Several OF them have adopted regular
: itGtioas Of republican character and with written law
rGey adopting Agricultural and mechanical pursuits rc
muAng commend ,be e1er:!ons IN disseminate Inc bless
ings oi education. The Commissioner recommends Tie
:opd1n c. change IA the system of schools which
as established inen which will develop and
extend the advantages which thcy Cow enJ"y.
The remnant If SIX Nations in The Stale of New
York seen - avs re ghe o@rst point in their dscln
n. forum passing of civilization Gnc
prosperity In 1915 10 FORMAL convention. they adopted
republican tiutIon aad are now enjoying weadnin-
i-t.r.d government.
The wild tribes of The grea, Western rruss have long
held possession Of this REGION and consider themselves
titled compensation for tine right of way through their
territory and the destruction Of their game grass and tim
Der, b. troops and engrans The Commissioner re-
cummends that moderate remuneration should be made
Them and tina, measures should adopted 10 fuil promis
es of this cn1uon, by which they have been hitherto
kept quiet and pesceabe The policy is also recommended
purpose of ting Of our larger Cities thus CIV
log them saidary Impression Of strength and power
report from General Lane contains the latest official
information in regard Iadian affairs In Oregon and is
submitted with the Commissioners report.
The functions OF the agents authorized by Congress for
the adams in California been suspended the want
OF the necessary appropriations They have been consu
ted commss 10 negotiate treaties with the Indians In
that State Commissioners have also been appointed
gotiae treaties with the Indian tribes adjacent the line
between the United States and Mexico
Our Indian affairs In New Mexico require the prompt
tention ii Congress. There thirty ihous nd
Indians within its lmits-predatory and barbarous-who
been guilty oi the cruel outrages Only upon
citizens but upon The semcivizcd Pueblo Indians for
whose protection Commissioner soci,s the
Of Government. The commissioner suggests the necessity
Of appointing commits sioners 10 fine the boundaries of
their land md negotiate treaties with them The estab-
ishment of military posts ALEC recommended and the ap
pointmea OF agents 10 insure their proper management
The necessity OF liberal appropriations is suggested for
decmng the captives the Indians In this Territory.
The ladians in Utah arc generally peacea5c; but little is
known Of their condition. and no recommend oa Is made
in regard 10 hcn except that our trade and intercourse
laws be extended over them.
Its recommended that commissioners be appointed
with the authorities of Texas in regard the Indians of
rha, State whose affairs remain In the embarrassing
condition that has existed for the last five years. This sug
gestion contempatcs tho removal Of these Indians
able country where they be exclusively under the Fed
eral CONTROL
Only portion of tho Seminole Indians In Florida have
been removed TO the of the Mississippi, nnd those
who remain continue heretofore in charge of the militia
ry.
The removal OF the Chocaws remaining in Mississippi is
recommended and efficient than have hlh-
eo been adopted called for accomplish this object
change in the system Of paying The Indian annuites
the per capita principle is recommended.
Tie great obstacle the ameoralion Of the condition Of
the Indians is their appetite for ardent Spirits and the fac
ity with which it is grafed by profsate system Of
Cling liquor into their country 10 remedy which the aid Of
the States from which this traffic is carried should be
invoked.
The work Of collecting information illustrative of the his
tory, condition and prospects of the Indian tribes and
be
early in the next session.
satisfactory explanation is given OF the disparity which
exists between the Financial estimates of this Office sub
med 10 Congress the OF the late session
and those OF the present The clerical force Of the office is
inadequate TO its augumenng duties its increase is recon-
mended. reorganization OF the department is considered
necessary and will form the subject OF spe
cal communica,ion.-[ Washington Republic.
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE AND U. s. SENATOR
The Legislature is occupying its time in casting unsuc
cessu ballots for United States Senator in the place of
Thomas Ewing, whose term expires 10 March next The
chances Of election during the present session very
slim The Legislature has voted down, 80 TO 3d. PROPOSE
ton nstructing their Congressman in favor Of repeal of
the fugitive law.