The New York herald., 1851-12-10

the young men present, impssssing upon them the
necessity of being awake end attentive to what had
been agreed upon With their Great Father. That
they must now perform what they had promised
DC at peace with the whites, and not moest thsm
IN passing through the country, and keep peace
with each other. The Council now broke up.
SKrTEMBER 70, lS5l.-Day before yesterday, the
chiefs and principal men of the tribes were assem-
Dled, and proposition was submtted-not by the
CommnsioneIs, but as coming from the parties
most interested, the traders, interpreters, aud
others having Indian wives, and half breed children
that portion Of country should be set apart for
the future use Of the half breeds meeting had
been held by those having half breed children, and
resolutions had been passed: prsying the influence
apart portion of the lands for the benefit of these
half breeds, whereon farms might be made,
schools and churches erected by the parents,
of the advantages and usefulness of civilized
life. This application on the part Of the parents
of the half breed children has many strong
claims to consideration. They are, in many
white man who has taken squaw for wife,
however honestly and virtuousy they may have
lived, (and in this many OF them will compare
adyantageously with some who claim to be civil
lzed) is with bis wife, forever debarred admission
into society. He has shut himself out, and must
reap the consequences which his own course ha-
entailed upon him. Yet, toward the offspring of this
alliance, the affections are as warm and We believe
we could with truth say, as devoted, as can any
where be found in civilized life. The man who has
given himself up to the attractions of the wild life
of the plains-wh0 has formed matrimonial alliances
and abandoned his native land for the exciting and
enthusiastic life of the hunter or trader-stl looks
back at times with pleasure and regret to the early
scenes OF his youth, and he looks forward with
transporting hope to see his children forsake the life
OF suffering and poverty which marks the savage
state. The pred0min ance Of this native goodness
and just parental spirit is manifest among the
major part OF the traders, hunters, and Others
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country: Many Of them attached to their
squaws by an affection strong and enduring as can
be found in the best circles of reined o,iety-all
seem to have more than ordinary regard for the fu
ture welfare Of their children They often rude,
rough and unseemly men, if we compare them with
specimens in polite circles but beneath the exterior
is heart as devoted as the life blood that cirou-
ates in it, and feelings as warm, pure impas,ioned
and intense as maiden's first love. IL is unjust
and unmerited to suppose, that those men, VINO
have identified themselves with Indian life, have
lost anything of the better feelings of the husband,
parent, or friend.
The proposition to make provision for the half
breed children, was well received by all the To-
dians; but the difficulty was to fix a location for
this half breed tract. The avorite and most strong
ly pressed location, was district at the base of the
mountains, in the country owned by the Cheyennes
ard Arrap pahoes. This is said to be the only really
valuable agricultural land in their whole territory,
and efforts have been, and will continue to be
made, to get locations within it. From the de-
scription given to US, it must be most desirable
locality, although it is but oasis in waste.
After the propositions had been fully stated, the
Cheyepnes and Arrapahoes took time to reflect,
smoke and consider, and at subsequent meeting
they declined the proposition so far as their country
was concerned In their objections, they showed
the intelligence of the Indian, as to the topography
Of the country, and his knowledge of its value.
Their objections were numerous, and so resolutely
maintaire ed that the proposition was abandoned
This evening the train having the Indian presents
arrived, and formed eorrai much to the joy and
this item of news spread through the Indian vii
lagos, and how soon crowd Of men, squaws and
children could collect 1t was late in the evening
when the train came up, but, Notwithstanding,
they were surrounded until very late hour in the
night. We have now prospect Of speedy con-
clusion OF the negotiations, and early departure
from this place.
Aludipg to the above treaty, the Frontier Guardi-
an, published at kanesville, Iowa, says:-
The late treaty at Laramie, concluded by Col.
Mitchell between several tribes of Indians and the
government, We fear, will be of very little use.
The government, unquestionably, had q good and
charitable design towards the red men, wishing to
secure protection to emigrants by maintaining
friendly relations with the various tribes on the
plains
To effect this mary presents have been made to
them which ought to induce them, to be quiet, and
allow the traveller to pass unmolessed in bis person
and property. But il is not the case.
The posts Of Laramie and Kearny are provided
only with few infantry. This is not the kind Of
service in our opinion which auired for the se-
cnrity of emgrsnts and travellers the plains
The Indians are nmble on foot, and being mostly
provided with the feetest horses, they can commit
their thefts and robberes and fly beyond the reach
or successful pursuit Of infantry, with all the ease
tnat steamer O. me- can can o1tsrR hSo;t Mounted
those posts, and to range about over the plains.
Treaties are very good bat powder and lead are
the only eectua treaties that can secure the white
eAd his property from the rapaeity of that peo
pie. Feed the wolf with the best Of fresh meat and
be very kind to him, and you may almost hope to
tame him and change his nature; but when he gets
hungry, he cares not what you have done for him;
he will kill the FIRST unpr rotected animal that he can
overpower. Just 80 with the Indian. 1t is hard TO
change his nature and disposition. In some cases
they may be true, yet, they are not TO be trusted
We suffered some little BY the Pawnees on our
late trip westward, and also by the Cheyennes on
our return. They stole two span Of mules from US
on Monday night, October Goth, while encamped
at the upper crossing Of the South Platte. Mr..
the same time. The night was extremely cold and
dark, and the guard was rather remiss; yet the
night was severe, and the Indians took advantage
and stole our animals. We visited their camp the
next day, about Eve miles from our encampment,
in search of them, but We could not find them. The
chief said the Pawnees had stolen them, aud that
they stole from them the night previous thirty
horses. But Capt. Wharton, commandant ct Fort
kearny, told us that there were no Pawnoes above
at all.
We therefore say TO oil cmigrants and travellers
across the PlaiLs-put no confidence In the fidelity
of tine Indians, notwithstanding existing treaties
but keep loaded rifles between your property and
them; and then your animals may be secure, and
yourselves not left on the Plains With wagon and
baggage, and not an animal to place before il,
We were alter eur four mules were stolen. Through
the kindness OF friend more fortunate than we we
obtained the use Of animals TO haul us home.
Hymn to America.