Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-16

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duties, whenever it is practicable, or
a home valuation to prevent these
frauds.
would also again call your at
tention to the fact that the present
tariff in some cases imposes higher
duty upon the raw material imported
than upon the article manufactured
from il, the consequence Of which is
that the duty operates to the en-
couragement Of the foreigner, and
the Encouragement Of our own citi-
zens.
For full and detailed information
in regard to the general condition Of
our Indian affairs, | respectfully
refer you to the report Of the Secre>
tary Of the Interior, and the ac-
companying documents.
The Senate not having thought
proper to ratify the treaties which
had been negotiated with the tribes
of Indians in California and Oregon,
our relations with them have been
left in a very unsatisfactory condi-
ton.
In other parts Of our territory
particular districts Of country have
been set apart for the exclusive &C.
cupation of the Indians, and their
right to the lands within those limits
has been acknowledged and re-
specied. But in California and
Oregon there has been no recogni-
ton by the Government Of the ex-
elusive right Of the Indians to any
part Of the country. They are
therefore mere tenants at sufferance,
and liable TO be driven from place TO
place at the pleasure OF the whites.
The treaties which have been re-
iected proposed to remedy this evil
by alIotting 10 the different tribes
districts Of country suitable TO their
habits of life, and sufficient Tor their
support. This provision more than
any other, il is believed, led to their
rejection; and as no substitute for il
has been adopted by Congress, il has
not been deemed advisable 10 at
tempt TO enter into new treaties OF
q permanent character, although no
effort has been spared by temporary
arrangements to preserve friendly
relations with them.
Ii it be the desire OF Congress TO
remove them from the country al
together, or TO assign TO them par
ticular districts more remote from
the settlements Of the whites, it will
be proper to set apart BY law the
territory which they are TO occupy,
and to provide the means necessary
for removing them TO it. Justice
alike 10 our own citizens and to the
Indians requires the prompt action
of Congress on this subject.
The amendments proposed by the
to the treaties which were
with the Sioux Indians Of
have been submitted to
the tribes who were parties TO them,
and have received their assent. A
large tract Of valuable territory has
thus been opened for settlement and
and all danger Of COL
Iision with these powerful and war.
like bands has been happily removed.
The removal Of the remnant OF
the tribe Of Seminole Indians from
Florida has long been a cherished
object OF the Government, and il is
one TO which my attention has been
steadily directed. Admonished by
past experience of the difficulty and
cost Of the attempt to remove them
by military force, resort has been
had to conciliatory measures. By
the invitation of the Commissioner
OF Indian Affairs several Of the
principal chiefs recently visited
Washington, and whilst here ac-
knowIedged in writing the obligation
OF their tribe 10 remove with the
least possible delay. Late advices
from the special agent Of the Gov
ernment represents that they adhere
to their promise, and that a council
Of their people has been called TO
make preliminary arrangements. A
general emigration may therefore be
expected at an early day.
The report from the General Land
Office shows increased activity in its
operations. The survey OF the
nol lhern boundary ol Iowa has been
completed with unexampled dis
patch. Within the last year 9,522,-
953 acres of public land have been
surveyed, and S,032,47S acres
brought into market.
In the last hscal year there were
Sold I.553,O7I acres.
Located with bounty land
warrants 3,2Ol,sI4
Located with other eertih-
Gates lI5,653 Z"
Making a total Of 4,870,O67
In addition, there were
Reported under swamp land
grants 5,2l9,lSo
Fot internal Improvements,
Railroads, &c 3,025.92O
Making an aggregate Of I3l15,l75