The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-06
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INDIAN VBIrons.-A deputation of Puebla In
dams, four in number, now in this city. visited
the President Of the United States yesterday morn
ing. These Indians speak and write the Spanish
language, and are engaged in agricultural pur-
suits. They design travelling through the prin-
cpa portion of the States to satisfy themselves Of
the extent of the country, its resources. power
| and the habits and customs of the people. They
are accompanied by Mr.. David Whiting, as inter.
prefer; Mr.. William E. Love, (son- in law of the
late Governor Calhoun and Mr.. Joseph Collins.
The party repaired to the Indian Bureau, from
whence they were conducted, by Major Steele
Tin the absence of the Commissioner to the Presi.
dents House, where they were received by the
President.
jose Marie, their headman. Through the inter
prcter,) said he had come. with his associates to
see the Great Father; they had travelled a long
way to do so was pleased that they had done %.
They desired to ascertain the habits and customs
of their white brothers, had hearda good deal about
them, but did not believe what they had heard
until they had seen for themselves. The landi
seem fertile and the people happy. and they were
astonished with what they had already witnessed
They live in a poor country; hardly earn money
enough to subsist upon. They looked to the Great
Father for advice and aid; hoped he would for
them. They desired to maintain their old customs
but desired agricultural implements to cultivate
their lands; they also wanted some ornaments for q
church. There are many bad men who annoy
and rob them they wish to live in peace
with all men. Happy in seeing the habits and
customs of the white people. They are trou
bed by their Mexican neighbors, had been robbed
by them and wished to be restored in their losses.
The Mexican project, in a case OF alleged unfair
dealing, had declined affording redress. and thcy
.fAL- -.
to water privileges.
They referred to treaty made some years ago
with this Government; the provisions OF which
they said had not been fully carried out. They
expressed themselves as overwhelmed with what
thsy have seen in this country:
President FiLLMoaE expressed himself as pleased
With meeting with his red children, it being the
first of the Pueblos he had ever seen; sympathized
with them in their troubles and tedious and long
journey; hoped the Great Spirit might protect and
bless them. Was sorry to hear they were annoyed
by bad men, and that they had thieves in their
country. With view to protect the innocent and
punish the evil, DR.. Lane has been appointed Gov
ernor, and TO him the injured must look for re
dress.
In regard to agricultural implements, mcchan.
ics' tools, and church ornaments, he could not now
say what would DO done for them. MIR. Stuart,
the Secretary OF the Interior, (then sitting before
thein,) had that matter more specially under his
charge, and would no doubt do all for them within
his power. He regretted TO hear OF the dishonesty
Of their Mexican neighbors, but had no power of
redress. Those who trade with the people in that
country must look to its authorities and laws for
remedy and he advised them not to havo any
thing to do with bad men.
A TO the treaty made come few years ago, he
would inquire and ascertain whether it had been
complied with; and if not, would that it be
done.
He was glad they had come among us, and
hoped they would 60 back entertaining just APP
probation OF our people, country, and Govern
mcnt. He looked upon his red children with the
some regard that he does his white children, and
felt anxious TO render them equally prosperous,
contented, and happy. He regretted the poorness
Of their country, and when furnished with mple-
,nents of husbandry, hoped they would find their
condition improved and improving,'in production
and prices. He invoked the Great Spirit to take
care Of them and return safo to their homes.
The Indians Expressed themselves as highly
gratified with the interview.
DIsTRIBurIoN or PRsMIuMs.--The scholars con-
nected with the Fourth District school were Assem-.
bled in the Methodist Episcopal Church, (Navy
Yard,) on Wednesday afternoon, for the purpose
of receiving their awards Of merit. In consequence
of the rainy state Of the weather, the attendance
| of scholars and others was but email. Dr. Walsh,
of the School Trustees, and B. b. French, esq,