The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-01-30

lily to you, friends. Remain at peace with the
whites; treet them WELL Do not resort to force for
wrongs. Rest assured the Great Father lie as pow
erful 20 punish 10 do you good, and you must
not follow the conduct Of those who do wrong. Be
patient; cultivate terms Of peace with all; attend
to your own affairs; and be assured, that all will
be done for you by your Great Father a reward |
for your good conduct, that can consistently be |
done.
II you wish to avoid future suffering to your
selves and families turn your attention to the cu
ture of the earth--abandon the chase the game
Is fast failing you. Implements for cultivang the
soil may be Furnished after n while, provided good
conduct should AUTHORIZE; otherwise, you will con-
tinue to feel the results of offending the Great Sp
rit, and your condition will daily become worse.
Mr.. l.. said he had long felt interest in the
welfare of the Omahas, from his knowledge Of their
history; and if the faces before him were fair
specimen Of their tribe, he could not but be inn |
pressed with their intelligence, any reason
why they should not be most prosperous; and he
supposed there might be fault somewhere that they
we're not better CircuMstanced.
He begged them remember what he had said, and
not to think the Great Father deaf Slows but to be
patient, and they would see, in the due of
time, that he entertans father care for them.
In the course OF the next summer Colonel Mitch
ell might visit them to look after their interest,
and he (Mr. Lea) would counsel with him to the
best, most speedy, and saiest way of conveying
them back to their homes.
WHITE BUFFALO again came forward. He re-
peaed complaints; said he had long desired to
and make them known, but only able to do SO
through white friend; he had been patient, and
thought something ought TO be done for his people.
YELLOW SMOKE also again spoke. His people,
now surrounded by various tribes Of Indians and
whites, occupy but little space, drawing small
circle with his finger the floor,) and likely
to be crushed to death. made to depart to other
regions. He complained that the Government
whilst inviting other tribes to feass. had excluded
them, because of the smallness of their tribe
These favored tribes kill and plumber, and are
feasted for it. The Omahas peaceful, and are
neglected. They were not here to beg, but to ask
JUSTICE to make known their wants; to state their
grievances, and to require redress. He did not
like TO 60 back without carrying some tangible
evidence of the reception and treatment of himself
and comrades by the Government, because, in
such an event, they would be laughed at by other
tribes; be told that they had been turned oH-dis
regarded and rejected; and every hill and valley
would echo with sounds unpleasant and disheart
ening.
Mr.. LIZA, in response, said he supposed the feast
alluded to was the occasion OF assembling numcr-
Gus deputa tions at Fort Laramie by appointment
to treat with the Government, when enter tain
ment was given They were wild tribes; induce
mens offered to get them to attend to enter
int treaties, well for the protection and interest
OF tho Omaha and other peaceful tribes the white
people. The Stout were among those who had
entered into solemn treaty; and all who did SO
were liable to punishment for violations. The
Omahas had previously treated with the Govern
ment, and it was through no want OF respect for
them that they not at the feast alluded to;
other large tribes, for similar reasons. were not
there
Mr. L. said that he felt every disposition to treat
with becoming courtesy all the red children. and
the Omahas had reasons for being satisfied Of that
fact Sometimes Indians come 10 Washington Of
whom no notice is taken; it is prudent to dscour
age their coming, unless specially delegated, and
then they are officially received. The Omaha5
now here have been treated with more respect
than many others under similar circumstances.
He begged them 10 take seriously 10 heart what he
had said assuring them again that they should
have every thing done for them that can be done
with proprcty
Mr.. L., upon their desire, in to ques-
ton, promised TO give them early interview
with the President, with the understanding that it
would only be done as matter OF courtesy to the
| Indians.
CRY CoUNcILs.-At the last session OF the City
Councils. in the Board of Aldermen, Mr.. Maury
introduced joint resolution, which was passed by
that Board, authorizing the appointment of
member Of each Board to inquire into the "e1pe-
diency Of obtaining, with the appreciation and
conscnt Of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a copy
in marble Of the statue Of George Washington,
which executed by Houdon from life for that
State, under resolution of the General Assembly
| thereof, passed on the 22d of June, 1854, and
which is now in the capitol Of Virginia; the same
to be placed in the City Hall. such other place
as the Corporation may direct" Mr.. Msury
appointed, under the resolution. The other Board
did not act upon it.
In the Board of Common Council Mr.. Pepper
offered resolution directing inquiry into the
pcdiency Of erecting town clock the City Hall.
1t adopted.
CRIMINAL CouRT.-Thc jury in the case Ct
John II. Edwards, under trial the day previous,
returned a verdict yesterday Of guilty. James
Moran and William Crowley, previously found
guilty party to a riot in Georgetown, in which
Mayor Addison assaulted, and in which Ed
wards was engaged, were, with Edwards, sen.
fenced to be Imprisoned two months in Jail and to
pay fine Of one dollar each
HILLARY Hutchins, charged with ussaulting
Josiah Hamilton, submitted his case 10 the court
No decision.
The caso Of VIM. Wells, indicted for the murder
Of Samuel Mundel. taken up, (for report Of
which sec another portion Of this paper,) and was
not concluded when the court adjourned.
The grand jurors were discharged until neIt
Monday week; and the petit jurors not On the
panel in the trial Of Wells we're dismissed until
Saturday
In the motion, by Mr.. Radcliffe, against the issue
Of n subpoena, as heretofore stated, requiring the
attendance Of the postmaster TO Congress before the
grand jury of this tribunal, IA witness under the
plea Of privilege" the Court has decided in favor
Of the plea.
THuATEH.-Mr. Brooke takes his benefit this
evening, when he will play "othelo"-a charac-
ter which is understood TO be ono Of his greatest
efforts. His performances of"IIamlet" and "Sby-
lock" have strengthened the high opinion formed
Of his histrionic abilities, and fall house may
therefore be anticipated.
CRY CLOCK we notice that member Of the
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city clock, and lao 10 have the hours Of the night
struck on bell. THE is all right. u s impor-
tant to n city Of the size and population of ours
that should know how time is going. We
think, however, that this is appropriate period
to renew n suggestion which has been once or
twice heretofore made in this paper. We refer to
our proposition 10 keep and strike the time by a
telegrsphio connerion with the National Obscrva-
tory thing that VIC arc satisfied is entirely fen
sble; in proof Of which cite the telegraph,
recently established in Boston, and the following