The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-26

BALrInosE, Now 20, 1888

BALrnlosK, Now 20, 1888.
10 l.s Editor Of The Uatoss
The Queen Of the Praires originally appeared in hs
Maryland State Capitol Gazette OF the 18Th ut He
Majesty rappeared in court dress the inst in The
Wsshinglcn Sentinel. The venerable Richmond I'm
ours Of tho 10th inst introduces her TO the mother OF
Sates and oil statesmen In manner that does credit 70
the gallantry OF the Old Dominion. I'VE are glad,
cay the editors, whose names are Synonymous WIN
chivalry, heroism. and democracy. ITO see IRON te
following article that the Queen OF the PTairles as me
Hourishing new Territory OF Nebraska is termed. WIN
probably soon come within the genial influence OF he
contederacy, under falledng auspices."
The Union and the Enc urer OF course, on terms
f friendship and though you may not cherish relations
n .miy with all the rest Of mankind, trust you Will
moi decline he honor OF Leading out the young ana beau'
,iiul Qsesn OF the praiIies for country dance ~ sue
Ia. not the grace OF Victoria she has al least the ag-
W. and 10 good time she Will probably demonstrate he'
.on.v in maternal virtues with her illustrious conte-
nor,rv' Gone, General. show your gallanry. Here is
her Majesty. Don't be afraldof her:
..nr.,S or THE PRAIaIEs This romantic s0briqukf
h,s been very properly applied 10 Nebraska Territory
living west OF Missouri Il fret proposed TO organize
Xiii f. we believe based the fact that the United
States are bound BY treaties with several tribes OF In
dams residing west Of Missouri not 10 erect territorial
ar State government the country in their possession
But the first section oil The bill provides:
.Th., nothing in hi, act contained shall be construed
impsi! the rights q person O. properly now pertaining
to the Indians in said or 70 include any territory
which, by treaty with any lndian tribe Is not without the
consent Of said tribe, be included within tho territorial
limits or jurisdiction Of any State or Territory
"This bill certainly guards the rights OF the Indians
and prrcludes the possibility OF violation Of any treaty
with hen Besides, appears from the last annual re-
port OF The Commissioner Of Indian Affairs. that The Wy
andots tribe OF Indians farther advanced IN civilization
than great many white citizens q the United States
are impstsn,ly awaiting the establishment OF terrific
rial the vast region north OF the Arkan.
sas and west Of the Missouri rivera
/" All civilized tribes snbsist by agriculture. They WILL
OF course retain their plantations but they have been
anxious for years sci! their nuniing Bside
ayre yortson o) he country embraced uhin the hnis "
he 1roeosed Territory bsc IS sxctUsiy 10 the Unued
hunInr. erouEd The game however, has mostly disap-
peared and this fruess privilege, sometimes dignfed
az right, is enjoyed BY treaty stipulation, merely during
The pleasure oil the President
the language OF Senator Atchison. this Territory
may well be organized now as five years hence That
it will be organized. there Is no room TO doubt The bill
passed the House last session by vote OF % to 49, and
was lost in the Senate only Tor want OF time We there
fore hope il may become law al an early day OF the
coming session.
laws OF the United a,es from settling in The Territory
without special permission from The executive authority,
il appears they sufficiently numerous 10 organize
provisional government
In advocating the immediate organization Of Nebraska
the Baltimore Republican and Argus OF the 10Th instant,
says:
"Every objection TO the Nebraska bill appears to be
based on false supposion--the supposon that Ter
roral government. proposed 10 be erected over tribes
OF Indians without their consents wheD in fact, is al
their special instance and request In the last annual re-
port Of the Commissioner OF Indian Afairs, and also in
The last annual report OF the Indian agent for the Kansas
agency we are told that the Wyandots OF The mos,
highly civilized wealthy, and respectable tribes on the
American continent, mpatIenliy awaiting the esab-
lishmsnt OF territorial government over The vast region
- h. ABBA nj fhn
Then, why all the mock philanthropy d'rpla.ed, and so
phomore defamation expended on the fruitful theme OF
protecting the ndians' Protecting them against that
axanst their own wIshes--.helr own interests
1.-THE bill carefully guards the rights OF the Indians. and
precudes the possibility of violation of any treaty with
Them. (See frs, section) What then becomes o. all
the extracts and xbsiracts OF Indian treaties triumph.
andy parsded before the public by members OF Congress
and ems,potest lelsr-writers'
Besides. large portion Of the country embraced 10
The proposed terory ia not IN the possession oil any
tibs Il belongs exclusively to the United Safes and
resorted to by the Indians merely As common hunting
ground Ii Il provided BY treaty, that even the privilege
OF hunting this unoccuped region shall be enjoyed by
the indians only during toe pleasure of the President
1he game however, 10 like angelic vsations, and
seldom vislbe and unless the Unei States reverse the
order Of ci,,xal'on. BY 'n.ioaosas domestic animals
commended by the Superintendent of Indian Affairs al
ST. Louie in his last annual report, this vast unoccuped
region will not BE- visited BY them TOR any purpose.
" Then. why not organize the territory OF Nebraska,
and allow white take possession OF that portion
which the Indians do not claim and which they would
hardly accept a. PRESENT. The five tribes oil Indians
in the State OF New York, the remnants Of the old Six
Nations have declined accepting the portion Get apar
for them The title. therefore. rever,s to the United States
As 10 the officers OF the provisional government OF
Nebaska il not neceesary to speak The gallant Will
liam Walker has been duly inauguraied provisional gov
ernor George Clatk, secretary; and {. Miller, NJ.
Walker and Isaac MuRdy, councillors, are all said 10
be the right kind OF men, and eminenly worthy OF the
donors conferred upon them by their fellow ctizens.
Hon Abelard Guthrie late delegate to Congress. iron
whose correspondence append several extracts is
gentleman Of collegiate education and democrat OF IT,
r,proachabe integrity. No constituency can boast q
Hobler represe NATIVE. His successor, Hon. Thomas
Johnson, delegate elect, il whole man. His heart Is
10 the right place. His talents OF high order. The
young and beautiful Queen OF the Prairies may well be
proud OF her devoted champions 10 natural talents and
purity Of purpose the people OF Nebraska have no snpe
rors on the globe"
Accep, for YOURSELF General. expressions OF cordial
regard and esteem. Truly. your friend.
From the Boston Post,
A~Ar4c.o roo,uctltinn With En-