The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-27

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ST.. JosEPH. MOI January 20, 1860.
GENTLEMEE; We received intelligence, few days
SINCE OF the removal OF COL Alfred J. Vaughan from
the great Neneha Indian sub agency, This was alto
geher unexpected ana created considerable excitement
Col Vaughan is native Of Dinwiddle county, vir.
gina, For seven years OF his life he was merchant
Tor more, sher for another seven, The represent
alive Of his countyoyercoming large wing majority,
and standing up 50 manuly for democratic principles,
that the Richmond Enquirer gave him the soubrquet OF
he bold and vigorous and for the last years he
has been Indian agent for several of the largest and most
independent tribes The fact that he passed just phys
illogical or material existence in each OF four such distinct
occupations is most singular coincidence which might
not happen again in ages
During his residence in this neighborhood he endear-
ed himself By hs uniform urbanity lbsraay and that
men, TO both the white men and the aborigines.
When this administration came 10, il was supposed by
extensively obtained Of political prescription and his
friends drew petition to the President Of the United
States. praying that be might be retained in oice, and
setting forth his high qualifications and faithful and eff
cient discharge Of his duties In few hours i was
signed by all the most respectable gentlemen OF this
town and neghborhood, without distinction OF party As
many wings as democrats FASTENED thus to testify their
high appreciation OF his character. and to manifest their
anxiety 10 have him retained office. Why, then, the
Executive should have deemed i expedent 10 remove
him is question not easy OF solution, when recur to
the pledges OF General Taylor, made before his election
Although Old lack inclined 10 the wing side OF politics,
yet he was no PARTISAN and would not prescribe advid
moved one OF the most intelligent, genllemanly, and
efficient officers; and that too when he recommend
cd for continuance in Office BY q large number OF the
most prominent friends OF the administration in this city
and neghborhood. Your humble servant is one of this
party; but having become heartily tired Of the ope-
raons and excuses Of that political guillone poscrp
ton, he among the first to raise the Taylor
banner, in the confident hope that this abominable
chinery would cease and that il would no, be cause OF
decaPitafon for man 70 entertain independent opinions
in this free country, where honesty, ability, and eff
cheney should be the only criterion BY which public OH
GERS should be Judged.
ii the authorities at Washington had waited little
longer, they would not have incurred the displeasure
which this act has occasoned for COL Vaughan had his
letter Of resignation already written to take effect on the
first day Of March proxmo Many Of his friends knew
for they knew his place could not be better filled, and
were unwilling to part with so courteous and agreeable
gentleman will take this occasion to say 70 hisfrends
at distance, that the government never had in its
ploy more faithful or who was more prompt IN the
discharge Of all his duties It will crafty them to know
was the presentation Of the credentials Of his successor
he prepared to deliver the moment, all the
moneys and property belonging to The United States for
which he took receipt in full How few public officers
after having multitude of accounts to keep and thou
sand Of dollars pass through their hands, during PEI
Rod of several years. could be prepared at all tines for
full and final settlement. But such prompttude was
evidence OF the Colonels manner of doing business.
He leaves his post with the regrets Of the tribes who
have been under his charge and OF all persons IN this
speaks OF going California after he has made visit to
his native county, in the good Old Dominion, and has
again shaken BY the hand and passed few pleasant days
with the companions of his youth and the friends OF
MS ripper years May happiness and success attend him
wherever he mayg
would say TO all who design going to the land of gold
that this is the best starting point upon the whole from
tier II not only presents facilities unsurpassed anywhere
for procuring suitable outfits but the road from this point
is better and shorter by some $50 miles than from any
other starting place. We are the direct and most
trail Oregon, California, and the Great Salt Lake
Emgrants be supplied in this town with everything
necessary for trip the plains and can get the ad-
vice OF old mountaneers and trappers, to the best
mode Of preparing for and getting through such expe
dton successfully. However, no person has ever been
lost this route and fewer oxen and mules than upon
any other. II has been passed over by many thou
sands that the way is plain as turnpike and the
neophyte in travelling might get through without
difficulty. Our town 10 growing most rapidly Although
hemp held only i've years ago. = now numbers some
cannot be supplied We want mechanics OF every sort
The winter has been remarkably mild and open and old
mounaineers say the plains will be ready for emigration
earlier this year than usual.
There is nothing new here that would interest your
readers unless If was difficulty which occurred day
or two since between young Pottawatomie brave and
white man named Browning They fell out about small
was so pertinacious in demanding his rights that B.
struck him with whereupon the Indian sprung
upon him like tiger and thrust butchers knife into
MS side The Indian surrendered himself for trial, and
was discharged BY the Justice Manyof the braves and
chiefs Of his nation present at the examination in
their full cusume, and never witnessed scene more
picturesque or imposing When your humble servant,
who was engaged in the case told the prisoner that he
was Free il gratifying the highest degree TO wit
ness the delight which manifested by the wild throng
They did not laugh nor shout like white men, but their
eyes kindled with joyous light, and strange low muir
mur of applause swelled and passed in gladstone
dence They were pleased to see their friend acquitted
and more pleased still the white man just towards
them X.