The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-26
rwi.e trust we viii have no difficulty in making the


treaty when once get into council though regret the
DELAY which the weather and other causes have already
subjected US 10; and have no doubt from the DISPOSE
ZION see evinced around, that viii be in very fact "a
good treaty." which, v hile, IN lis ultimate results, il will
melioate the condition OF The red TO degree graft
fying 10 the phanbropst and Christian, will likewise
open magnificent country TO the improvements and
hnemens OF civilized lte dotng the banks OF ths beau
uful liver before with thriving towns and busliiag
cities and these broad and fertile plains win cultivated
fields, glowing hresides, and happy homes
These are the grand objects OF my mission among you,
and therefore give you
"Long life, prosperity, and happiness TO the paSo's
nation"
This address was received with marked satisfaction by
all present: sAd being interpreted by Mr. La tTamboise
and Mr. Forbes the In dams who were crowded around
all Sides received by them with hohs OF assent
In The course Of the afternoon Hon, VIM. H Forbes
gave a sentiment;
''ov. Ramsey ex-oiHcio Superintendent of Indian Al
fairs public officer who has he deserves TO have, the
entire confidence OF The Indians under his charge"
To which Gov Ramsey replied briefly:
thank the gentleman Tor the sentiment, and the COM
pany for the cheeiuness with which 1t has been re-
ceived, appreciate il the more highly as coming from
Mr. Forbes, who is allied 10 the Dakota naton speaks
their language, and has an opportunity OF knowing,
therefore, their sentiments. truly say that il has
been my endeavor since TO this Territory
to do my duty to the government, to the people without
regard party, and 10 the Indian, matter at what
hce and though public officers cannot expect to be at
all times properly appreciated. nor their acts receive al
once the appreciation OF every one, yet am proud to
know from repeated evidences OF the fact, that my
duct has given satisfaction TO the Indians among and
to my most intelligent white friends
The company present included men from all the way
down the riverfrom Pembna from Coteau de Prairie,
and from The wilds OF The Upper Missouri
After dinner there virgin feast OF the young
Dakota girls, nineteen in number. and fifteen young men;
Before sitting down 10 the feast consisting OF lea and
fried Cakes each OF the party advanced and touched
red stone which placed in their midst, this being the
test oath of vlrginty.
young man jumped into the circle and seized one Of
the girls, and dragged her out without any ceremony.
the general belief in the camp. based however entirely
upon surmse, that the young mans accusation OF the
girl is false, and that he attempted to fasten this dis
grace upon her in revenge of her having given him the
1 mlten
The band OF Sissetons, from Little Russia have with
them little starved halt-b breed boy, an orphan. Col
Lea, learning his hislory-lhat he little oucast
even having name--adopted the boy clothed him, anC
named him Luke Lea.
Governor Ramsey and Mr.. Hugh Tyler at evening
took flying ride horseback, ten miles back OF III,
Traverse the Timber They report it to be most de
lighiu region, equal TO any of The lands they hav