The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-14

iion of the law 10 prohibit the introduction or sale o
liquor IN The Indian county, is believed TO be contrary
not only 10 the Intention Of the trainers of that law bu
also to the principle uniformly acted on n rel espect to all
OF the trbes-ot little direct interference as possible
in their internal and domestic affairs Hence offences
and other matters OF even greater left be
settled entirely by themselves,
By the second and third articles Of the treaty with the
Creek indians OF November 23, 1888. the Of four
hundred thousand dollars stipulated TO be allowed
for property abandoned and lost by individuals OF the tribe
in consequence OF their forced and compulsory removal
west OF the Mississippi river Fifty thousand dollars OF
the amount was TO BE furnished in stock animals TO be
distributed IL proportion to the loss in each case
forth in schedule which accompanied the treaty The
remaining three hundred and fifty thousand doars
to be invested Tor the benefit OF the individuals of the
Greek nation referred TO in the preceding article"
to secure them five per cent annually. by the fourth
article, however, this fund.- at the end OF twenty five
years from the date of the treaty, TO be wresed from
the individuals TO whom II really belongs, and given to
the nation at large This feature of the treaty has long
excited feelings OF dsconteat and sacon. which
continue to increase with The approach OF the period
when the change is 10 take place. Those OF the chiefs
living who signed the treaty assert that they did
destand this provision as i is, and deny that they
assened to any such arrangement; while the individuals
directly interested that they will never yield their
right TO the fund. Il has been. and continues be,
garded as theirs by the whole tribe; but is feared such
will not be the feeling when the time arrives for all TO
participate in it. TO avoid serious difficulty that may then
arise the chiefs representing the claimants and the entire
tribe have made strong appeal 70 have the whole amount
paid over TO the nd viduals to whom il belongs and is
highly desirable that this be done, especially the in
terest-amounnE. in many cases, TO bat few censis
to the great majority ci Them Of no benefit whatever
The political connexion between the Choctaws and
Chckasaw established through the agency Of the gov
ernrhent by the convention Of 1897 under which the
Chickasaws form component part OF the Chocaw
nation, and are subject 10 it's laws, still continues not
whsanding the earnest and vering efforts of the
Chickasaws 10 induce the Chocaws to consent TO a
dissolution thereof. The interests Of the Chlckasaws
particularly OF pecunary character, materially
variant from those of the other tribe, and they are nan
rally anxious TO enjoy the satisfaction and advantages OF
separate government OF their own. The consnmna
ton OF this reasonable desire would, without doubt,
have decided tendency TO promote their advancement
and permanent prosperity. 1t is much 10 be regretted
however, that the Choctaws to whom the union OF no
advantage whatever still continue ndisposed TO yield To
the natural and reasonable wishes OF their BRETHREN and
those OF the government on this subject.
The earnest efforts of the department to effect the emf
grafton of the Seminole indians still remaining IN FIori
da under arrangements heretofore fully reported having
failed OF complete success they have again been raced
in charge Of the military branch Of the service The
number detached from Florida and removed to their
country oil the Mississippi during the short period
they were under the jurisdiction OF this office, was thirty
six.
The three small tribes Of Senecas Senecas and Shaw.
nees. and Quapaws, extending their agricultural inn
provemens. Members OF all aese tribes apply them
selves 10 cuva,ng the SOIL hut the Senecas and Sene
and Shawnees the most thrifty They will real
ze from their crops OF the past year OF gran vegetables,
&c suicency for their own consumption during this
winter and some for sale. Most OF them have large
stocks Of cattle, horses and hoga, Tor which ready
market is found within their nation. The Quapaws are
harmless, noensive people, but. with lew exceptions,
indoleni Those who industrious and labor the
farm reap rich harvest Tor their toll, and thus
abed TO aid their indoIenl brethren The Senecas and
Senecas and Shawnees are opposed to the establishment
OF schools IN their country The Quapaws' school fund
has been transferred to the Usage manual labor school,
where the children OF the Quapaws educated. The
Osages-ihose who are adnts-are reported by their
agent as wild and uniamabe, and that il is impossi-
bic induce them to change their habits OF living They
20 twice year out on the grand praries some six or
eight hundred miles, the pursuit OF buffalo, deer, and
antelope, and trade with tho wild Indians OF the north
and northwest.
As measure OF economy and greater convenience,
the headquarters OF the superintendent Tor this district
have been removed from Van Bufen TO Fort Smith, Ar
kansas, where, by the order of the Secretary of War,
accommodations loT his ofhce will be afforded IN one OF
The public buildings connected with the military post al
iha, place, and where, aso adequate protection Tor the
large amounts OF public money, at times in the custody
OF the superintendent may be had from the military The
cierkshp OF this as well that OF the northern SUPER
inendency, has been discontinued ttsoN
The removal from Texas OF the various bands OF In
dams belonging 10 tribes on The frontiers OF our western
States, who, contrary TO their treaty obligations have for
some time been sened in different localities in that State
has been nearly, II not entirely consummaed as prov
ded by the ACT Of August 1884, approprang S2o 900 for
the purpose 1t will for time, however, require
constant wachfuness the part oil the agents OF their
respective tribes, well OF the military al the posts
In their vicinity and in Texas 10 prevent their return
la regard TO the Indians properly belonging to this
State, and those generally within newly acquired
and possessions, there is in my judgment, bat
one plan by which they can be saved IRON dire caam
ties, II not entire exleminaon, and that IS TO coonize
them in suitable locations Limited IN exezt, and distant
as possible from the white settlements, and 10 teach
and aid them 10 devote The mseyes 10 the cultivation oil
the soil and The raising OF stock. This plan would be
attended with considerable cost in the outset will any
other that be suggested Tor their safely aud perma
nent welfare but the expenses would diminish from
year to year. and in the end II would, am confident,
be much the most economical tha, can be devised
Thus far have adopted no particular or sysle-
matte course OF policy iu regard to any OF these In
dams except those in California. They have been
LEFT TO roam over immense districts OF country,
frequently coming into hostile collision with our
citizens. and committing depredaiions and ourages upon
them, well upon those OF a neighborng re-
public The pursuits OF The chase longer ahordng
creang scarcity OF the game necessity alone must often
force them into these aggressions upon the whites for
the purpose OF obtaining necessary ood Failing 10 re-
strain and control them, are obligated and bound by
principle OF right and justice 10 indemnify those who
suffer IRON their depredatons The present condition OF
amounts which will be required to pay for such depre
daons, added to the cost OF maintaining al great ex-
pense otherwise unnecessarily large military force IN
the distant territories occupied by these Indians would
far more than suffice. for the first lew and most
expe nsive years OF The system, for the whole cost OF
and sustaining the Indians in the manner
suggested A. the only apparent practicable and hn-
arrange meni, calculated 10 remedy exstisg evils
and prevent fu,nre CALAMITY to theee people, feel
constrained 10 give II my earnest recommendation. II
has already been part sanctioned regard 10 the In
dams in California and during the present year 1t has
been tried with portion of those in New Mexico with
an encouraging degree Of success Indeed the history
and condition OF the Pueblo Indiana amply atiest its en-
tire praccabili,y Ii IL strongly recommended for the
Indians in Texas by experienced and eceni principal
there who states that he has consulted them upon
the subject for the adoption of such
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