The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-10

able locations, OF limited extent and distant from whit,
settlements. ln connexon with il. system Of sduca
hon commensurate with their position and wants. shouIt
u be introduced and efficiently pr oseculed,
The agents in Texas desrous OF providing sui,a
! be places for the Indians in that State Many OF he
indians themselves anxious for the adoption Of 'h'
system, and all would probably submit 70 it. AL
though he agents have selected locations, they
be nxed without the consent OF and cession BY tina
Date WIN which arrangements should be made ~ soon
i as practicable
The plan for removing the Indians in California 10
hse military reservations OF not than twenty-five
thousand acres each and subsisng them there. having
been approyed instructions for carrying into effect were
promptly given 10 the superintendent Of Indian affairs
Tor that Stale. His has been such AZ Was
expected difficulties presented themselves which were
mol anc paed 1t appears that suitable locations cannot
be made ia The northern part OF California Tor The In
dams in that region Sufficient territory for the purpose,
belonging to The general government cannot be found
and in order 10 accomplish the object designed, i will be
necessary TO make extensive purchases OF landsron p
sae individuals, al expense. II is also questions.
Bile whether, before the reservations are permanently
made, the Stale should not grant TO the general govern
ment the right exercise jurisdiction them 1.-THE
plan adopted is to be pursued, it should be enlarged,
greater powers gwen for its execution and more ample
provided 70, ~ sScss,sis,
speedy action OF Congress. #8l
Immediately alter taking charge OF this department.
caused instructions to be issued to the superintendent
and agents of the Indians 10 pay the annuites 10 them
per capita, unless contrary to treaty slipnlatons, and
10 no case to pay any portion 70 other caimaps Or altor-
neys Experience has taught the wisdom OF this meas
nre and am persuaded II has prevented much fraud
and unfair dealing Ii continued It will tend 10 Danish
that feeling oil aspery often exhibited by the Indian
towards the white arising from the decepons prac-
! Used upon him. 4af
Ii the Indians have just claims against the government
the duty OF the Ddian bureau, and those under its
CONTROL to examine into them, and when Rscerained. 10
press their speedy adjustment Congress will DO them
justice when the facts are properly brought % their no
Tie system OF cash annuity payments, except to few
OF the semieigzed colonized tribes, should, as far
as practicable be abolished Goods, provisions imple-
menls OF husbaody, should be and education
and the arts of civilization generally encouraged
They know not especially the hunter tribes the proper
or value of money. The drawing together of
large bodies Of women and children, to receive
their annues, detrimental 10 their habits. health aud
morals, and the money may be viewed AZ an actual bonus
for their destruction.
Ons Of the most prominent charasterstcs OF the In.
dian, especially in the hunter state y improvdence
sureit to-day followed by famine to morrow: hence,
the vast amount OF goods and money an
nualIy distributed among them, they are often reduced to
the greatest extremity and, is feared, sometimes acu-
ally perish for Of food and clothing The quantity
furnished is believed 10 be ample but the mode OF distIi-
button fails to accomplish The object Intended Io OBJ
viae the difficulty and remedy this great evil, il has been
suggested that, with the assent OF the lndans, store
houses might be established suitable points in their
midst from which the agents OF the government could
distribute goods and provisions equivalent 10 the amount
stipulated in the ireaes in quantities and to individuals
needed, with such arms and ammunition as might DC
udicious There much force IN the Suggestion, ana
the of the experiment would be tfing. The COM
fort and preservation OF the Indian require that differ
en method from pursued should oe adopt
ed The only obstacle in the way OF Immediately test
ing the plan proposed is The existing treaties, and the d-
fcuy OF obtaining the consent OF tae Indians, 20 long -
they influenced by those having an adverse interest,"
Ii is folly attempt 10 conceal the fact that unAer the
system the Indian has not Tor many years past
advanced in morality, integrity, or intelligence PIC
drawn many of the reports, oil hls exalted con-
ditlon, superior intelligence and increasing KnoWca&s'
have been highly colored Much Of the philanthropy
and charity manifested for them has been wrongly difec1
ed. !. Their condition is truly deporable
In the for the organization Of the Territory Of
Washington no provision made for the appointment
udtanu uepfa tn L
| 10 The end that the omission may be suppiled
| The operations OF the Census Office have been con-
formed the provisions OF the joint resolution Of the ias
session OF Congress The present Superintendent has
exhibited commendable splrit entering upon inc
discharge OF his duties with lauda6e ZEAL 10 wncn ne
has been emulaed by most OF the clerks, and 0y tner
combined industry, skill, and inteilgence lhe WORK mas
been nearly concluded and there yet remains unsxpend.
ed OF the last appropriation ior census purposes upwaos
OF sixteen thousand dollars
The census volume. ii is now hoped, will be completed
that copies may be laid on ihe tables o. me pempeIs
the assembling OF Congress. The Superintendent pro-
poses make "A further report, which, have no douo''
will contain suggestions OF interest and IMPORTANCE
Nothing further has been done with that part OF the
Mexican boundary survey which west OF the (so-
termed) initial point on the R'o Gfande Ihe apPropra
did apply 10 it, was any portion o intend
| The question OF the southern boundary OF New Mex
co having become subject OF negotiation between Ius
two governments has been transferred 10 he ou'e DC
partmeni t
the boundary has been completely and nothing Ismsns
made in this and with adequate appropriation II can
be finished in the course OF the next eighteen monhs'
If The data necessary compare aud reduce the ooseTva'
ons for longitude. made by the surveyor and his assist
ants, can be obtained. j,
The maps after they are completed, 10 be compared
with the Mexican maps. and sgned BY the commissioner
and surveyor. AS the Mexican commission has pro-
gessed less rapidly, and Il rs uncertain when ib Work
will be finished, commission should no expire osioEe
the maps fully completed and sgned agressoy 70 me
s,ipulaions OF the treaty The act OF 1883 should %
modified accordingly. ,,ld,s
II understood that an agreement was eneEed mo De-
tween the former commissioner (Mr Bartls) and tho
Mexican commissioner, by which the JOINT comm'ssaon
was to the first day OF April next, IN the c''y OF
Mexico. The department does not know Inc oDlect OF
this but presumes II was TO periect ne sur
vey As the city Of Mexico is far remote from the bound
ary its and possesses few none ot the iaces Iot
prosecuting expeditng the work. even u ne aeASAn
commission could be prepared would cause stea. aeay.
and government large ans useless eApenuae
of money The surveyor, however, was not pIesen!:
NOR Aid 6s approve The agreement Had he done so IT
would still have been without authority, 40 our commits
aion was by law 10 expire the FIRST day Of January,
1859 Even under the present law the proposea meeunk
cannot take place the Ist day o Apr' Ioys, inAs-
much as our commission expires oy lawon mat ve'y
day h, ~ a.h,. ~ IL. Ia,
on this survey. which are OF most pressing
character and should be paid The amount required TO
louida,c them cannot al present DC ascsraaned Wneh
the necessary information u received, an appropriation
will be asked Tor.
f,rea, credit is due 10 the present commissioner and
surveyor, and the employees uadas them. They nave
acted ousy and discharged their dusiea faithfully
BY their ZEAL energy and endurance they have aecom;
biished in some seven months what II was supposed