New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-20
Message of the Principal Chief of the Cher
Okee Nation.
To de National COMMITTEE ana Council, IN National
Council COareaed


tend 10 you my congratulations on the favorable circun
stances under which you have convened.
The past year has been Of general harmony and
usual property. The earth has yielded Its fruit, n
rich sbundpncc. Industry has been richly REWARDED,
ard lie and activity been iniueed into all the walks
/ and IuT uiis OF liic
Ills has been owing doubtless in some degree. TO
tie partial payment by tnc Government Of the United
States OF tie money long due the Cncrokecs under
he trestes OF l63546 but chiefly to the evident pro-
res which cur people have made in the pursuts and
knowledge of civilized life. The benefits resulting from
the former having difuscd throughout tn com
mUity Hs ofccts must remain permanent and wl give,
tie to be hoped, impetus to business and cnerpnse
that shall be elt for many years 10 come. Juici1u5
development Of the resources OF the country, and
vie Improvement of the manifold social, intellectual
and political privileges perntte TO enjoy, III
fail 10 place happiness and prosperity upon
and exalted basis Among those resources, agricl
turs busbsndTy in its various branche, must furnish
employment 10 the largest portion OF the population,
and be the foundation of their wealth a community
II shOuld therefore, be encouraged far practicable
by wise legislation that shall give ample security prop
crty. Provision for agricultural instruction, in connec-
ton with the male school. where it should be taught
both practically and scientifically would in a few years
extend great benefit 10 the people at large; while it
would secure to the students calling il they chose 70
follow il in after lie that would place them above want
and render them useful to their country
Tie settlement with Gen Waldy Thompson and
Arnold Harris EsQ authorized at the last session OF the
National Council has been made and the amount found
due paid
Tie Delegation appointed at your last session have
returned from Washington, and herewith submit their
corresponds nee with the Government 81 the United
Siaes for your information. II VIII be seen that the
Department deferred till more favorable PERIOD en-
teIing into negotiation with the Delegation upon the
important subjects entrusted to their care ms post
pOnCmcnt 10 negotiate with leaves the means OF pay
ing the National Debt still unprovded. IL vital import
auCe to the character and honor OF the Nation demand
that it should not be lost sight Of but be prosecuted till
the Nation be in way relieved from its embarrass
menis. As the present time may be more favorable IN
DeUaTfmollt, |
dom the pIOpIiey OF making further efforts II carry
out the views intentions of your constituents III
completing this object and thereby placing our eiuca
tOnel interests upon more enlarged and permanent
footing may here remark, that the prec1rlous health
Of the Assistant Principal Chief end the responsible du
ties which at all times devolvod upon the Office o Prin
cipo Chic, such az made II incXpetent in my
CT nion TO leave the country For these reasons
| did moi accompany the Delegation IN compliance win
the request Of the National Council and as hal hoped
and expected TO be able TO do.
In IA community like ours the chief guarantee Of the
personal freedom OF the citizen and the Just protection
of bis lights must be found IN enlightened and inte
pendent Judiciary and IN the unquestoned ana unques
tiouabe supremacy Of the laws of the land The stand
ald Of Judiciary best be elevated by placing our
best men on the bench, and allowing them such com
pensstion as VIII secure their whole time AMI devotion
10 qualifying themselves for the credtble discharge OF
then Gutie and the respect of the citizen for the laws
a his country insured by their faithful and impartial
enforcement regardless Of person Hnd character Par
cuarly should this be the when two or more per
Cns combine the law at defiance and secretly or
openly porperate murders OF the most shocking NO
lcnce brutality. To this subject invite your spe-
cial tcntOn, and recommend such legislation "a snail
more efcCualy prevent the dangerous occurrence OF
mob violence and protect cur COurtsron all improper
influences that dishonest mty attempt TO bring 70
bear upon them in tie dposal Of all such cases My
serious attention has been brought this subject and
here take occasion not only u assure you that my
hearty approval shall be given 10 anything constitutional
you may enact to accomplish this end but Of fall de-
termination 70 allow the law to exercise it, sternest
penalties upon all persons fairly convicted OF such of
fonsos.
The Jail for which provision made At the last
SIGN OF the Council has not been built a. the rsons
with whom the contract was directed 70 be made de-
clinCd entering into IT, I'm amendment 10 the Act au
thorzipg ihe contract to De made win any person VII
ling to enter into il, would secure Its creation.
The condition OF The Schools of the Nation may be
learned from the report Of the Board OF Directors OF
High Schools and that OF the superintendent OF Public
Schools.
In consequence of the expiration Of the term of Mss
NhiimoIe now Mrs. GCodale) Principal OF the Female
Seminary, and OF Mr. Woodiort, Teacher IN the Male
Seminary, Miss johnson. OF Mount Hoyoke Female
Seminary, bar kindly accepted the psce OF The former
tnd Mr.. Lyon, OF die University OF Rochester New
Yolk the place OF the latter The position occupied by
Miss Johnson as teacher in Of the first FEMME IN
sttutions in the United States renders her an acqui
son to our institution highly valuable, and Will secure
FOR il advantages of euyiabc character THESE III
tu.iCns have gone successfully thus lar, ana We
have every to believe that they destnedt0 be
of greater utility in the dissemination OF knowledge
throughout our land Their dependence upon tne pub
lie primary schools for their annual supply Oh students
renders the iudcious and uniform instruction and man
agement Of the latter of paramount importance. II
would he supeTuous at this late day 10 dwell upon the
general ubjoct of education which naturally presents
itself in connection with the reference here made 70
schools. The enlightenment of the mind improve.
neIt of the morsl and physical condition OF the masses
OF every community, known 70 be essential 20 the
permanent security anu prosperity Of every people.
And II this he the among of cniarg ed pOpu-
lation wealth and power how much more so must 1t
be with ourselves Our very being depends upon tle
VrtuCus deVolC lment Of al the faculties Of all the
people, and ether TO this end. respect.
luly suggest the propricty of annual appropriations
rom the gcl ersl funds OF toe Nation of Of money
10 be applied for the founding and eniargiug National
/ Library at the seat OF our Government. sns sum
iudciCusly expended for tins purpose would, IN the
/ course OF a few years bring within TIE reach OF our
public men and others highly valuable niorinshon on
va1.cus subjects with which every man aspirin - reg
lac tie affairs OF others should he familiar, hnI NicA
/ is h,yond the reach Of private means
herewith submit; the annual report Of the Treasurer
Of the Notion From il the amount OF hs recep.s aSi
disbur eneIis may be learned
also submit the first annual report Of the Auditor
wfhthc certified register Of claims Tor services render
ed the Nation which have been made IN con oIiniiy -
the act Of the last Council creating that oh'er en- a.
frirg bis duties The duties pcrioImed oy tls once
&, important and must enable tue National COuh II -
act moe inieiseniy in gard toe expense, Oh u
Governments. besides relieving them from nlnch FeA
ti.us labor and oeay The speedy disposal OF me su
Jet matter oi the Auditors report VII enA,ie ne
Give that scrutiny demands a-uiTs the Nilon "l'Ui
/ have not been able 70 beis0@ heretofore n ConsS
qu6nIe o. TIE press OF business ncd al oAlhnl ~
the annuel scss ns OF the Council Invoking a'p.Ao OF
coed W and harmony upon your elberttlons an y.
ccuruarce Of tie uyoTs OF that kBd Providence iS'
has preserved cur people from the vcissiiuds u au
eyertiul career need hardly YOU in CONCLUSION
Of nv prcmp. ard cordial cooperation with YOU "a
every constitutional measure you may sd9p' Gcsisn'-
/ 20 promote toe genelel good JOHN 4'oS'
JcblggnCh. Oct. I. Isl