The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

wilderness but the white population overleaps the
to nhabt the valleys and the mountains beyond Hence
removal must cease and the policy be abandoned. In
jury win not necessarily resu to the Indian race from
change BY the operate Of the former system.
tribes have secome s6kfy6N and the reduced numbers
and enfeebltd and demoralzed condition OF many of
those who rest upon the frontier furnish unniis
taxable evidence Of the effect OF the system upon 4hem
il is believed that by the proposed change advantages
will also result to thewhte population while the heavy
drafts heretofore made the national treasury, for
removing Indian tribes, will be saved.
Experience has proven the law approved June 80.
1854, o regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian
tribes, to preserve peace on the frontier to be in
adequate 10 meet and dispose OF all the varied
questions and difficulties which frequently
state Of lndan relations. II does to me essen
a in order 10 the proper administration by the govern
mcnt OF its Indian affairs that further and immediate
egislation should he had on the subject.
In New Mexico, Utah, Washington and Minnesota
the supervision OF Indian affairs il given to the terri
toria exec uiye Who by law IL made the Superintcnd
ent and in Oregon, Kansas and Nebraska tho is
contded 70 an independent officer, denominated the
superintendent OF Indian Affairs am satisfied that the
harmony and efficiency OF the Indian service would DO
promoted by placing Indian Affairs in the FIRST the
same footing, in this respect that they occupy Ia
or the various evils which beset Ind population,
there is none more alarming than tho traffic in ardent
spirits In spite Of the laws OF the government the
vigilance and excrtons of Us officers and the Efforts Of
the truly phanthropic the evil still exists and has its
sway. Considerable reflection has confirmed me in the
Ing ths vile trade, by co operation with the
on the par. Of the States and Territories
bordering the frontier. Earnest appeals have been
made them FOR proper legislation but only with par
tia success II is hoped that this important subject
will arrest the attention of the people and their repre-
senatycs in the states and Territories referred to- and
that something efficient will yet be done by them
wards aiding the government in relieving the poor In
dams from the evils arising from the OF ardent sp
rits ana the power Of the whiskey trader.
In the last report your attention directed to
the Of general council OF the semi civilized tribes
Of the souhern superntcndency, with the Wild tribes Of
The praries having in view the establishment Of mutual
relations OF peace and amiy between the several tribes
ana OF making available the occasion 10 impress the
wilder Indians With just appreciation OF the power and
determination OF the OF the United States 10
punish them for their aggrcssons IL persstcd IN and
70 show the necessity of bong AZ peace and on good
terms sa well with the whites With their red breh
reu With regard to this matter my views stll
changed therefore renew my Recommendation, that
application bt msde TO Congress for appropriation 70
carry out the object
Referring 10 suggestion made In former rerorts In
regard 20 Che investment Of moneys in stocks, 30 a to
produce the annual income stipulated BY treaty 20 be
secured IN rerpctuity 70 various Indian ribcs deem
TO oe ny duty 70 allude 20 provson Of the sec
ond section Of The act Of Congress- entitled Gan act 70
eal Part Of tho act 10 provide for Tho asppor Of tho
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