Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-31
Indian Treaties in Origon.

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We learn that intelligence Of an interesting
character has been just received at the Indian
Bureau from Oregon.
Four treaties have been concluded by the
Commissioners, Messrs. Gaines, Skinner and AL
len, with Indian bands in that country, to the
great relief, doubtless, of the numerous and fast
increasing settlers there.
One treaty was with the IdmhiH band of the
Calapooya tribe, whereby they stipulate to be-
come subject and faithful to the laws and regula-
tons of the United States governing the inter-
course between the whites and the Indians, and
to continue the friends and allies OF the same,
referring all cases of difference or aggression
arising between the whites and themselves to
the government of the United States for adjust
ment: the latter agreeing TO indemnity them for
all losses and injuries inflicted on them by the
citizens of the United States The lGmhiHs
cede a tract of the south fork of the Callapooya,
tributary of the Willamette, occupied by nu-
morous white population and accept reserya-
ton in small isolated valley among the Coat
Mountains, offering pasturage for their horses
and a supply of roots, which form their prlncl-
pal support. Besides this reservation they are
to receive compensation, partly IN cash and the
remainder in clothing. household utensils and a.
rnculiurl implements. with the reserved night
of changing these implements for other articles
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Territorial Superintendent OF Indian Affairs of
their wish to do so. Ten rifles and and three
Indian horses are also to be given to the Chef
of the bands, and seven substantial log nuts,
built within the reservation, as speedily as pratt
ticnbe after the ratification of the treaty.
second treaty is with the Luckamiuie band
of the same tribe, having the same general slip
ulations as the foregoing. The Luckamiutes
ccdc tract along the river from which they
take their namc also a tributary Of the Walam
cite. keeping a reservation for their own special
use, saving the right to the authorities Of the
Territory to locate highways through the reserv-
alton whenever public convenience might APP
pear 10 require it. The treaty supulatcs money
compensation IN the same proportions Of cash
and Articles as in the treaty with the Yamhills.-
A horse aud bride Is also 10 be delivered TO
each of the Chiefs of the band.
third treaty with the Sanliam band Of the
AloolaIle tribe, similar in general respects to the
foregoing, cedes to the United States a tract alb
utung on Silver Creek, tributary of the Wal
llmctte. Ii makes reservation neiphborng
former reservation to the Santiam band, with
similar proysos as IN the treaty with the Luck
amuies. They also get compensation, part
money and goods. Ten rifles to be delivered to
the band at large good Indian horse to the
principal chief.
The fourth treaty Is with the principal band of
the MOolalle tribe and agrees m general terms
with The former. Ii cedcs a tract of land COM
mencng at a point within mile of the Falls Of
the Wailamette, at Oregon city and occupying a
valuable portion Of the country. They too are
to have a reservation, with money and clothing,
similar TO the foregoing also, fifteen rifles, and
five horses To the chefs, with a good log house
Fl The principal chief Quai-eche-te
Tie reservations made ln these treaties are.
in the Judgement of the Commissioners. we'll suit
ed to 'he character and condition Of these In
dnus. Little conflict win be had with any rights
of property acquired by white men; and in the
very few cases where reservations for the Indians
cover lands In occupancy of whites, it is recon-
mcuded that the latter be bought out at d fair
valuation. The Indians themselves have rot to
be almost wholly dependant on the whites for
protection, assistance and money, and are unwill-
ing TO be removed far from them. On the other
hand they are of no little service TO the white
emigunt ina country where labor is scarce SO
that all interests and wishes are served by the
measures the Commissioners have taken.
So much, % might be remarked, have these
Indians fallen INTO white habits and ideas, that
they have altogether abandoned their original
costume and adopted that of the whites, retain
ing only. the blanket They eyince a strong
desire yet more 10 assimilaie themselves 20 their
white ueighbors These Indians seem 10 be con-
sututonally attached 10 the homes aud hauuis of
their progeniors Their habHuuons, such as
they are. are not only permanent, but hereditary.
They seem TO have universally mhIhed The idea
that the doom of their race Is sealed, and rather
than move from the places their iorcfuihers oc-
cupied VIII submit 10 die on the beloved soil.
With this doep-rooted or rather lncradicable
principle the Commissioners had 10 contend, and
only effected the tNombie treaties they have by
granting reservations Do situations the very least