The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-09
YuE Red nEH OF AMERICA.
Annual Report % the Indian Department.
DsrAHrssvr OF THE IErEaros,(

Indian relations there Is injurious to national
nps,atisn that II should not be disreg~rded. The
spnon Ia extensively entertained that whslc
Of conduct towards the rsd Of this country has
marked by ipjutioe and inhumsnity. An enlightened
soasdsration Of the ssbect viii lead TO different
slasen.
when civilization and bArbarism are brought sush
relation that they cannot exist together is right
thai the superiority Of the former should asserted and
ths latter compelled to give way is, therefore, no
matter Of regret rproach that large portion Of our
territory has been wrested from its aboriginal inhabitants
and made the happy abode OF enlightened and Chris
tsp people. That the means employed to effect this
Grand result not always been just or that the con-
sest has been attended by vast amount Of human suffer-
MI cannot he denied OF the Indians wrongs there is
indeed no earthly record But it will be forgotten by
those who have correct understanding Of this subject
that much the injury OF which the red and his
friends complain has been the inevitable consequence OF
his pervsrse and vicious nature In the long and
varied conflict between the white and the red-civ
xatien and barbnism-ths rmer has often been
PEELED TO rscede and be destroyed to advance aa des
troy The history Of the contest however bears witness
10 the fact that the victor has in general manifested
seaerous desire not only to the vanquihsd but to
Improve his condition. 1t would be difcut task to
count the sums Of money that have been
pended by the government and by phanthropic indvi
duas in their manifold efforts to reclaim and cv.s the
Indians within limits; and who fall to remember
with reverence and regret the noble army Of Martyrs
who have sscrced themselves in this holy cause? Tho
results, IL IL true kave not been commemorate with
Employed but enough has achieved to atte
the prsetcsby OF the Indians redemption, and to s
muste to further and perseveng exertions to acsom
pish the work
Those tribes with whom We have treaty eng axenept
and who closely connected with through tbs
medism of agents continue 10 receive heslthfu impulses
towards higher and better condition And even those
Who inclined LO off in5;.
g.nous habits Of Incidence and improvdcnce, bega
ming to profit by the good example Of the other The
embarrassment TO which thsy subjeoted in
Of the onward pressure o the whites gradually
teaching them the important lesson that they
long charge their ode Of Lie to live at all It
by industry extinction that the problem Of their
destiny muet be solved.
Indians is adequate knowledge Of the power
government Where tuch knowsoge pre- walls 1t ia conn.,
power have been feeble htfI the natural ten.
dsnees Of the Indian to rspne and slaughter operate
with but little restraint
In the extension OF settlements, and the increasing
fD'ercourse between Atlantic and Pacific possessions
much opportunity afforded the aboIignes OF the nte-
rer to learn the truth concerning And 1t 10 only
where this opportunity is wanting where there has
been remissuess part to make proper exhibitions
a superior strength that disposition is found to
hwart the policy provoke the hostility Of the govern
Aent.
relations have suffered through ind,encs vice, and
obstinate adherence to aboriginal modes and habits it is
gratifying TO know that majority of them substan-
fsr sufferings in many hsve doubtless been
perhaps the wisdom they have thus acquired has
nat been purchased too dearly. Deep seated mIades
be remeoisd by superficial curative. and rs.
Been the work OF hunger disease and death 10 in
which human il. ana csmtor. can be- :usss.ed on eaIh
The mission and other schools established amongst the
1ous tribes are generally prosperous especially those
m which the principle of manual labor Is leading
turs A. impotence Of regular labor, exhbi in
esdines OF application the radical defect Of the In
dian character it is but dictate Of sense to
nddrtfs selves hst and mainly to It's correction This
affected foundation Is laid upon which best hopes
1Dr the reclamation Of the savage may be safely built
without it, matter to what extent we may educate
6W individuals of tribe lasting good rarely
The merely book taught Indian the radical failure
be unreformed, is almost certain to resume length
the Of his original soudtion living other
advantages nom his requirements than refined
cunning and greater ability to and psrpetrae
schemes of mischief and violence
The discussions amosg the Seneca Indians. in New
sansa serious aspect the President in July last di
scted that steps should be taken to ascertain the
asly held at which al the in favor Of
de Of the old systsm Of government by
- Who'll. number Of voter. ses se,e
amounts 10 t64 and it appears that those In favor OF
.ain, aiming the present elective government usani
ground that would BE- wrong to take part in any
utonary proceeding as their constitution provides that
sha stand unchanged for at least five years The
suit Of the election not being satisfactory the question
zhieh form Of government thal be recognised the
shoise OF the people has not yet been decided.
The Indians in the state Of Michigan generally do
~ we'll They are becoming sober orderly aud indus
son Their agricultural operation. have been Gro aed
with their proper rewards Education is encouraged
snopsst them, And theJ are masking commendsole pro-
Osss IN the knowledge and practice Of the arts Of civil
hsed life. Similar remarks equally applicable to the
Oneida Indians in the State of Wisconsin By the treaty
1S4S with the stoekbridgs it provided that the Pre-
sdent within two years from the date Of the treaty
aa procure for their quantity Of land west Of tho
seventy two sections raid Inians TO be consulted Is to
- lseaon OF said land This provision has not yet bssn
sAree into eject and the A.rs OF these indians ale In
asxisu TO be located the land about the mouth Of the
yermlion river In the territory Of Minnesota but the
selection was not approved by the government and they
have more recently expressed willingness to ~ccept
tract the Grow river In that territory The treaties
with the Sioux indisxs beirg ratified there
Be good rtason for not complying with their present
views but the Ii too FAR advanced 10 make the
pane.ments require before the ensuing spring
The renewal Of the Sencmouees contemplated by
IN act Of Congress passed at the last sessoa has been
satisfactorily Effected. The whole tribe
exsted the desien territory between the Wolf snd
Osonto rivers location with which they well pleased
and where they anxious to be pernted permanently
- remain Should his be assented to by the Legislature
q Wisconsin, the arrangements necessary to effect the
sheet csn be readily made on terms 1t is believed
Sualy advantageous TO the Indians and the govern
nent The country where they are INV located ID well
Suited to their waits and know of to which they
could with propriey be removed and where they would
1t The zane tune be 80 little in the way OF our white pop
uIstion Wherever they may be settled it vii be- incum
bent on Congress to make further provision for than
their claims appeal strongly to the tiss and Humanity
removal Of the Chippewa Agency has been made from
tts former position toa favorable site the Crow
wing river west Of the hissssippi considerable
bsr of the Chppewss remsn 1T their old homes in
the country ceded TO the Uni ed States but by adhpg
othe rccy Of paying them their anaues only In their
territory 1t s thought thst such OF them Ii may
be desirable to remove will be indused quietly to
abandon the cedcd lands With the exception perhaps
one two tmsn bands who may be egbly located
Lake Superior, should be promptly taken for
Sbe concentration Of the entire Chippewa tribe within
. limited district west OF the Mississippi river.
There to be- Of late increased dissaifsctioA
among the Wnnebagoes with their present location and
they have strong desire TO be permitted to occupy
pStion OF the territory recently purchase from the
Sioux lying north Of the Grew river Arrangements FOR
tb purpose are In contemplation and it liz hoped they
may be effected during the next sprpg vi bout cost to
the government but they should be attempted
iess the scattered fragments Of the tribe be thereby
brought together and all settled ntedy in their
hoDee.
In the month Of september last The amen snts Of