New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-24
Indian Treaties in Oregon.


We learn that intelligence of an interest
ing character has been JuSt received at the indian
Four treaties have been concluded by the Com
mlssionerS MCSsrS. Games, Skinner and Allen, with
Indian bands IN that country, 10 the great rehef,
doubtless of the numerous and fast increasing set
tiers there.
one treaty was with the Yan,biH band of the Cal
apooya tribe, whereby they Stpulato to become suo-
lcci and faithful 10 the laws anu regulations OF me
United States governing the intercourse 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 adjustment the latter agreeing
to indemnify them for all losses and INJURIES m
fiCod on them by the citizens OF the united states
The YamhliS cede tract the south fork otthe Cal
lapooVa a tributary OF the Willamette, occupied by
a numerous white population, and accept re-
servation IN small isolated valley among the Coast
Mountains, offering paSturaee Tor thelr horses ana
suDply of roots. which form their principal support.
Besides tins reservation they are 10 receive compen-
sation partly in cash and the remainder IN clothing,
household utensils and agricultural implements, WIN
the reserved rght OF changing these implements loI
other articles Of equal value on giving one years no
tIce to the Territorial superintendent OF inaan Al
fairs of their wish to do Ten rreS and three IN
dian horses are also 10 be given 10 the Chef OF the
bands, and seven substantial log huts, built within
the reservation. speedily as practicable after the
ratification OF the treaty
second treaty IS with the LuckaDlHtt band OF the
same tribe, having the same general snpuatlonS Is
the foregoing The LuckamluteS cede tract along
the river from which they take their name, also 4
Tributary of the Willamette, keeping a reservation
for their own Specal use saving the night TO the au-
thorillCS of the Territory 20 locate highways through
the reservation whenever public convenience might
appear 10 require It. The treaty StpulateS money
compensation IN the same proportions OF cash and
articles as IN the treaty with the NamhlllS horse
and bride also 10 be delivered TO each OF the Chiefs
of the band.
third treaty with the Santiam band Of the Moo
lalle tribe, similar IN general respects 10 The fore
gong cedcS 20 the ncd states a tract abuttlng on
Silver Creek, a tributary of the Willamette. IL
makes a reservation neghboring former reserva-
ton 10 the Santam band with similar provlSoS as IN
the treaty with the LuckamluteS Thay also get
compensation part money and goods. Ten rifles TO
bc delivered to the band AZ large, and good indian
horse 10 the principal chef.
TIE fourth treaty is with the principal band Of
the MCOalle trlbe and agrees general terms with
the former Ii cedes tract Of land commencing al
point within mile Of the Falls OF the Willamette.
al Oregon city. and occupying valuable portion OF
the country. They too are to have reservation,
with money and clothing, similar 10 the foregoing
also. hiteen niles and 1--WE horses 10 The chiefs with
a good iog-house for The principal chief, Gual-eck-
e-tt.
The reservations made IN these treaties are. n The
judgment OF the Commas .onerS, well suited - The
character and condition or these Indians. Little
conflict Viii be had with ANY rights of property ac
CURED by white men and n The very few cases
where reservations Tor The Indians cover lands m
occupancy OF whites. j, IS recommended that the
latter L. bought out at a fair valuation. The In
ulaus themselves have GOT % be o.moS, wholly de-
ncaDalt ON thc whites ior protection assistance and
worty. and arr unwilling 20 bee removed Tar tom
them On me other hand, they are of I'D title
service 90 tie White enlgi,It N country where
labor scarce. - that AL interests and wishes are
served oy The measures The Commissioners have
l. Ken.
So much. I might Dc remarked have these Indians
fallen m,o vhuo habits ul l5g.S, HAT ,aey have 0l-
ioettaer abandoned lher original costume and
opiei That oi The whites retaining only the b-4n
AS'. they evidence q strong desire Vet more %
S.li.a'e themselves - their white neghbo.s These
..-~'ai> seem 20 he cou>ltuuOnaly attached CD he
Ut e.1 AauAis "a tAe.- proscnI.oTs Their h-ol-
,~'.,-> yea IS tley are are no, 0gly perm lneut,
81 ,ite4iAry. They seem 90 have universally I'M
Ust~ ~ '~ta That tie doom OF their race IS sealed.
~ aver IMAM move from the places Their fore
i@'ett> occupied VII submit 20 Gl6 on tAc beloved
soil
Wh It's deoP-rooted, o. rather ,nerad,csbl,.
il-Nt-t-S t-lc COMMISSIONER hal 10 contend and
cn4Y StCcted thS favorable treaties they h,K, h,-
granting rest n auonS I'D situations ne very t> Oh
lccuOnable 20 the white man TIE lands :, re-
served are &c, Wei fixed 10y cultiyaf,on tb,nyb
suited 20 the peculiar habits OF the lDslnns Tho
CalapOoyaS AAvc little taste for hunting or f>i-rr
bat i've on low anc marShy spots where the ksr-SS
AID wappaiioo abound, while tie MooaneS. a
hard and more ElcCrOuS rdce, iuhabit tie wooded
scyts Of the Cascade Mountains. and Su5slSt chiefly
on game.