The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-04-01

| teresting weekly paper, published in Philadelphia
for the Society Of Friends, called the .EaIEHDs
REVIEW" 1t is filed with excellent and instruct
i've matter, of religious literary, and miscella.
neous character; and, like all things connected
with or emanating from that upright and exem-
plary association, is imbued with simplicity and
good TASTE In one of it's articles We find Just tri
butte to the present excellent Commissioner of In
dian Affairs, which we know to be well. deserved
and which it gives US great pleasure to republish
The article is headed THE SIX NATIONS" and
commences as follows:
"THE SENgcAs RECHIvINo JUSTICE At tyr
HANDS OF CoNaREss-In the special estimate of
funds required for the service Of the Indian De-
parsmsnt for the present year, it is truly cheering
to md the sum OF $28. 504 so, for payment of mo-
neys wrongfully withholden from the Seneca In
dians in the State of New York"
Alter giving brief history of the claim for
which the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs REQUEST
ed the appropriation of the above sum, and show
ing conclusiveIy the obligation Of the Government
to pay it, and that it ought to have been paid long
since, the article proceeds rs follows:
GAS the Indian Department appears from the
foregoing to have been very remsss in the discharge
OF Its duty, 10 with sincere pleasure subion the
following, showing not only the benevolent dispo-
siton OF the pr escnt Commissioner of Indian AT
iairs Luke Lea, but for the purpose of presenting
the pleasing prospects of the Ottowas who, instead
OF being driven into the outlying wilderness will
It hoped be permitted to remain in peace on the
land of their fathers From the sad review of the
past, 10 not this animating picture for contem.
platiop?
"A treaty was made with this tribe in 1896 who
have resded for ages on the waters of Lake Erie,
by which they parted with all their lands in the
State OF Michigan, some tracts particu larly de-
scribed excepted, which they retained for their
own use. When the treaty came 10 be finally
acted on, their occupancy Of these lands was re-
stricted to the term OF FIVE years in consideration
OF which 1t was provided that they should be paid
at the expiration of that time the sum of $500 600
And until then the annual interest that amount.
The i've years expired in lS4l but the interest has
been regularly continued, although the Indians
have not been required to surrender the rcserva-
tons. Jnasmuch, however, some indications
wore manifested in Cong ress to discontinue tbese
payments Of interest, the superintendent of that
district was instructed TO visit these Indians.
with view to the future policy OF the Govern
Inent In reference to them, to report their condi-
ton, and the necessity, il any, for their removal in
consequence OF the emigration to that region
From the account given by him and the agent, il
appears there 10 an unmsuai degree of Improvement
cipal settlements at Grand and Little Traverse
where they have puychssed tracts Of land, are we'll
improved. large share of the money recently
PAID them they took TO their homes to psrchase
Ldnd Many individuals, for the purpose OF secur-
ing homes for themselves, have left the reserva-
tons. and are now settled lands purchased from
the Government. All this, and the willingness
with which they devote themselves to the pursuits
oil civilized hfc recommend them to the favor and
protection OF the Government. would. Their fore
Gays the worthy and humane commissioner, pro-
pose that an appropriation be made by Congress
for the purpose Of enabling the department to con
sunmatc such measures necessary for their
permanent ssfemsnt an the country schers they nouc
reside
"Oh, how would such a prospect az seems now
to be oPe~ng, rejoice the heart Of an Eliot and
Braiperd, Heckeweldcr and a Zeisbcrger, a
Savery and a Lindley; good men and true who
nobIy iaborod in their day on behalf Of their fellow
n n mr. trnve With pt.,...
bitter cup OF the Rcd Mans humiliation
Those jealous, uniform, and consistent friends
OF the interests and welfare OF the Indian racc-tbc
ss~iPty OF Friends-will also have perceived. from
the proceedings of Congress during the post week,
that there 10 another gentleman, a member of that
body, worthy Of their highest commentators for
his earnest and untiring efforts 70 obtain Justice
for the Indians We aIludc TO the able and worthy
chairman OF the Committee on Indian Affairs, the
Hon. Robert w. Johnson, Of Arkansas. whose
pcrsevering cxertions to get tho House TO include
in the Deficiency bill certain items which the Com.
missioner Of Indian Affairs had nskcd for to do
justice TO the Indian, and which ought years ago
to have been appropriated, must command the np-
probation and admiration of all just and we-dis-
posed persons. Though political opponent, we
feel il TO be due to truth and justice to say that
during the whole time Mr.. johnson has occupied
the position of chairman OF this important commit
tee, he has unequivocaily manifested disposition.
in every proper way, to sustain the Indian depart
inent OF the Government, and cvinccd n zcol and
interest in the affairs and welfare Of the Indian
tribes that richly cnttIe him TO the respect and
commcnda ton of all the friends Of the Red Man
every whore and Of all parties.
Vino vicrosY IN Nsw OaLrAss-Tbc whi,,
of New Orleans, on the 22l instant. elected their
Mayor, Mr.. Crossmnn, by n hapdsonc ,n.;,r,tv
The Bee says
1--WE have The proud satisfaction of announcing
thst the wings OF New Orleans have achieved y
great and glorious triumph over the combined co.
ho =. OF the Locofooos and Independents
" notwithstanding the unhappy disc nsions
which prevailed in our own ranks, and which in
duced fully five hundred Wbigs to cast votos for
General Lewis, we have succeeded in clecting
oross'nan, Pile. Garland, DeBuys, and probably
the entire Wing ticket"
LAND WAnnANrs.-The New York Tyibmns of
the 3Oth ultimo, states that there s fair demand
Tor land warrants and the tendency Of the market
IL upward. Warrants Of 100 acres are selling ut
sos $lIO.