The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-25

Snes, has the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt OF
from Mr. Dckn dated the 18th instant. with the copy
osed, and the official letter from the political chief
the department Of Nacogdochss. for the ansmssion OF
which documents he expresses his thanks Mr. Dckins
The said political Chief In his letter, communicates that
the tribe of Creeks from Alabama, is now emigrang and
establishing itself in lands belonging Mexico, without
any license authority that effect he therefore reque
the fact the Executive Of the United States OF
America in order that may be taken restrain
that tribe within its proper limits As the representation
made by the political chief Of the department of Nacog-
treaty of friendship between the republics the under
signed hopes that Mr.. Dickins will submit The import of
this note Presden, the United States d that his
exceency will the requisite executive measures to
be taken, 1t the facts should stated by the political
chie in order to repes. any the Mexican
territory on the part of the Indians who nhabt that of The
The avais himself of this opportunity to re-
Mr. Dickins the Of his Distinguished CON
sidera,on. J. M. DE CASTILLO LANZAS.
TEXAN LEGATION.
Washington, March Ia, 1887.
SIR, BY Yesterdays express mail we received
from our government informing us OF various robberes
and murders committed withna few weeks since, within
the limits Of the republic Of Texas by the Caddoes and
Our government is In possession OF information clearly
ity by Mexican god and emboldened by the withdrawal
Of the United States troops from the bank Of the Sa
bne and therefore nsIucs this
the great importance of Immediately Teoccupying Nacog
doches other point within the limits OF Texas in
the neighbohood of these multiplied depredations We
would urge this matter more at length on your attention,
but for the belief that the OF the above sug
Rested 3 obvious require
Within the last two months have received from our
government several dispatches. all giving detailed ac-
counts OF different Indian aggessons We that this
government will feel itself bound, alike by humanity and
by its treaty obligations, TO prevent OF similar
acts of rapne and tloodsed by the only eiectua
in its power which Is the reoccupaon OF Nacogdoches
some other point west OF the Sabine.
With high consideration, &c
W. H. WHARTON,
M HUNT.
Hon. JOHN FORSYTH Secretary OF State.
Mr. Forsyth 10 Mesus. Wharton aad Hunt.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington, March 2l, 1887.
The Secretary Sta of the United States
has the honor TO acauant Mess Wharton and Hunt
he received and laid before the President their of
and murders by Indians within the limits OF Texas and
suggesting the popriey Of reoccupation OF Nacogdoches,
or some other point west OF the Sabine, by troops OF the
lar onagos The President submitted the letter OF Messs
Wharton and Hunt TO the Secretary OF War, who, in his
port the subject, states that alter attentive exam-
nation of the positions occupied by the forces OF the
United States appeared TO him that they better cal
cHaed effect the object Of keeping the Indians check
than II the troops concentrated Mt Nacogdoches but
that General Arbuckle would be directed Of
his force position within the uDdputed boundary
the United Sate the place where the nggessons
complained OF represented TO have been committed.
and increased vigilance In Observing hostile
movements OF the indians in that quarter.
The undersigned embraces this opportunity TO
MessH Wharton and Hunt the assurance Of his di,tin.
guished consideration. JOHN FORSYTH.
Menrs. WHARTON and Hvyr, &c, &C., &c.
Mr.. Hunt to Mr.. Fu,yfh.
tEIuactl
TExAs LEGATION,
Washington, July IS. 1897.
from the United States still committing their depreda
lions upon The citizens Of our eastern fonet and sgaia
would the terms OF tho existing treaties relative
control Of the Indian tribes In that quarter
high consideration and regard, . -
Hon Jous FORSYTH. Secretary Of sate
Mr.. F5uyih 10 Mr.. Hunt
DsrARrMssT or STATE,
Washington, July "a 1887.
SIR have the honor inform you that that part Of
your note OF the lsh which plains OF
the frontier of Texas by Indians from the
United States, and OF trading establishment Red river,
alleged be in the practice OF abeiting them has been
erred the Secretary Of War, 10 whose department the
subject belongs More specific information however, will
probably be deemed necessary enable the officers
United States direct their operations with efficiency,
for tie purpose OF restraining the indians and their abet
have the honor to renew to you the assurances OF my
distinguished consideration, ,.. ,,.s,..
Hon. MEaucAs HuSr, &c, So., &c.
might multiply these extracts, but it would be much
to the points In 1885, an extensive plap adopted
by the Mexican government to enlist all The border In
dams OF the United States IN upon Texas dis
covered and brought to the notice o this government by
OF its Objects as well as by The representative
of Texas will only trouble the Senate by reading OF
these papers which will speak for itself II is the Jour
nal of Mexican officer sent to excite the Indians TO
upon Texas;
Private instructions for the captains o|risndiv Indians Of
Tsras, By has Ereeueney me genrai-irchif pinoente
FIisoio.
A sooo a. YOU arrive you will invite them to a meeting
and pfopose that they and their friends should take
mn arm. In defence of the integrity Of the Mexican terri
tory in Texas this meeting being only composed Of the
primo pal chief who govern them Afterwards you will
nyls Qht or of each of the tribes to SMOKE
and in me name OF supreme government OF Merco
among them powder lead, and tobacco, IN the
manner this being done you viii keep an account
of your operations and INFORM officially OF the same
You will them understand that as soon as they have
agreed tskng up they viii be rewarded according
TO their aud that soon as they have taken posses
sion the places that have mentioned TO you, viii
advise me by an extraordinary courier, giving me de-
strength OF the Mexican force aud OF
the Indian tribes, with the plan OF attack that may De
10 leave from ms place
Of those who to operate ia hat quar-
Make them understand that soon as the campaign
they with he able proceed 10 Mexico 70 pay ne'
missioner kr cscn possession Of the land they arc
entitled to-
COMPANIONS FRIENDS Never the country IN
more need of your than the present time 10
preserve The national honor present myse in The hed OF
ershinchef who has desired notice particularly IN
my oicis returns the that you render -
that the nation may value worth You not PET
sons'y known {, but yon that often have
shed my blood In defence OF the county and in concn
SION may say that in the last struggle IN Texas was
in the field, and exposed lie hazard
tate Of war sssu be the first present myself in
the battlefield neither shall be the last