The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-23
ynd,on Treaties Ratified.

From the Washington Sentinel, April 1871
Within the days the Senate Of the United States
ratified certain Indian treaties, negotiated during the
past summer and fail
and Apache tribes who nhabt the territory Immediately
south the Arkansas river BY its stpula.ions perpet
al peace friendship and amity guaranteed TO each
of said tribes and to the people of the United States The
right OF the United States to make roads and to establish
military posts and of the President to prescribe suitable
rules and regulations for the protection of persons and
property OF said tribes is admitted and recognized The
Indians agree TO make restitution and satisfaction for
injuries done TO the people Of the United States lawfully
residing in or travelling through the Indian territory
and not to modest but TO facilitate their safe transit To
abstain from all warke predatory ncursions into the
Mexican provinces, and TO restore capyes hereafter
taken and TO make compensation for any wrongs which
may be committed by their people upon citizens of the
United States or the republic Of Mexico In consideration
OF these stipuatons the United States agree to disr
butte TO the Indians, goods merchandise provisions,
agricultural implements such the President may deem
best for their welfare TO the value Of SIS 0o0 and to pro-
tect them from aggression from the people Of the United
states This treaty also stpulaes that If either Of the
said tribes violate any of its terms fail in of their
obligations under it, the United States may withhold
part the whole Of the annuites promised until
satisfaction be made, or the offending parties be dev.
cred up to justice.
The second treaty made with the Cow Creek band
OF Umpqna Indians of Oregon Territory. These Indians
cede to the United States all their lands in said Territory
reserying the right of temporary occupancy OF certain
portion thereof until their permanent place Of residence
to give safe conduct TO all persons passing through their
reserve and protection to the persons and property OF
such as the government may send to reside amongst
them. That offences committed by or against the In
dams shall be punishable only under the laws OF the
United States and that mutual restoration of stolen pro-
pery shall he made as far as practicable.
The United States to expend before the lst
Of October, 1864 for the benefit of the Indians the
of 81 000, and annually thereafter, for the period
twenty years the sum OF $780, in such articles of cloth
ing, &c, as the government may deem most conducive
to their comfort and happiness and to erect two dwell
ing houses at cost not exceeding 5000 each, and to
fence in field Of at least five acres furnish seed for
planting the
The third is that made with the Rogue River Indians of
Oregon These Indians likewise cede to the United States
the lands owned by them, rcserying to themselves
designated portion upon which to reside until perma
merit home is set apart for them This treaty is similar
to that OF the Impquas, respects persons IA rdN
and resident agents and the trial and punishment of
offences under the laws of the United States The
United States agree to pay to the Indians the sum OF
500 COO SIS 0oa which is to be retained to pay for
property Of the whites destroyed in the recent war; and
President of the United States S. 900 to be expended
before the LIST October 1854 in the purchase of agri
cultural implements, clothing, &c, and the residue
$40 0G0 to be paid in sixteen equal nsalments OF g. 500
each in clothing farming utensils stock &C. may be
most conducive to their interests The government also
agree to erect three dwellings for the three principal
chiefs at cost not exceeding $500 EACH and after the
Indians shall have been permanently located to pay the
further OF s15, 900 in five annual instalments
mencng after the expiration of the said sixteen install
ments.
The Senate has wisely amended each of these treaes
(and on which account we apprehend it may be
sidered necessary obtain the ssen Of the Indans so
that if it shall hereafter be considered proper policy to
establish farms among and for the benefit of the 1nd
ans IL shall he discretionary with the United States to
change the annues provided for any part thereof
into fund for that purpose.
The distinguishing characteristics of these treaties Is
the fact that no money annuties are expressly guaran
ced It is well known fact among all who profess any
Rnowldge Of the Indian character that he has proper
appreciation Of the value Of oneythat he is regard
less of the future and that when money is given him he
easily induced by the hcartless and designing part
with it for ardent spirits, the merest gewgaws and in
few days is left as destitute, il not than be-
fore.
BY these treaties the moneys of the Indians will be laid
out by the government upon the most advantageous
terms for articles OF real comfort and necessity and such
as will promote the substantial and permanent good of
the tribes and the corrupting and pernicous influence
Of selfish and unprincpes traders and spectators upon
their credulity and passions be thus withdrawn.
from the Washington Sentinel April 1877
We understand that the Senate has ratified, without
amendment the treaties recently negotiated in this city
by Col Manypcnny, the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs
with the Omahas and the confederate tribes of Ooe
ana Missouri Indians, who inhabt the northern per-
ton OF the Territory of Nebraska.
By the terms OF these treaties the Indian RIDES par
ties thereto cede and relnqush to the United States all
their lands only reservng place their future home
to be selected by the President Of the United States and
to which they agree TO rs the necessary
provisions made for fulfilling the treaty sipuatons
they arrange their affairs &C. The Indians relin
qush all claims Tor money other things under former
treaties except balances of appropriations for them
now in the Treasury; and likewise relinqush all claims
heretofore set them any land east side Of
the Msso uri river.
In consideration of these ccssons and stipuatons the
United States agree to pay
To the 0ttocs and Missourias-S20 900 annually for
three years from the LIST Of January 1856 900 per
annum for the next ten years 50 900 per annum for the
next fifteen years. and 81 900 per annum, for the next
twelve years.
To the omahas-sio 900 per annum for three years
from Of January 1856; $50 900 nor annrm for the
next ten years $40 per annum for the next fifteen
years. and 900 annum for the next twelve years
All Of which sums are TO be pail TO said tribes,
pended for their and benefit under tho direction Of
the President, who is empowered say from time to
time what proportion Of the annual payments il any
shall be paid in money and what proportion shall be
pended for their moral Improvement education, and
other beneficial objects which he may eem calculated to
advance them in civilization for buildings, opening
farms purchasing stocks agricultural implements cloth
ing provisions &c, &c.
To enable the tribes to settle their affairs and to re-
to their homes (which they are to do without
further expense to the United States the Otoes and
to receive the further of $40 600
the Omahas Sal 600 to be likewise paid and expended in
such manner as the President may approve.
The President is authorized from time to time, his
discretion to have the country set apart for future
lots for the exclusive occupancy Of individuals ami
lies they may advance in civilization &c. The United
States TO erect for each OF the tribes grst and
MILL and provide miller; also to erect blacksmith
shop and furnish tools and experienced smith like
wise farmer for the period Of ten years. to instruct the
Indians in agriculture.
The Indians bind themselves to commit no depreda-
tons upon the property of citizens of the United States
and to restore make compensation out of their
nutcs for any that be stolen. They also agree not
to upon any other tribe of Indians except in self
defence, but to submit all their differences to the govern
ment Of the United States. and abide by its decision.
They also that any Indian Indians who may in
troduce into their country intoxicating liquors
shall have his their annuity withheld for such time
the President may determine.
And further that all necessary roads, highways and
railroads, which may be constructed the country i'm
proves and the lines of which through their lands
shall have right of way, &c, just compensation being
made therefor
These treaties wilt presume be publicly proclaimed
md they will exhibit the enlightened and humane, and
protecting policy which the intends to pur
regard to those interesting and original propreors
Of the soil They will also bear ample testimony
such needed to the justice and benevoence which char
acterize the present able and efficient Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
Domestic Miscellany.
The Legislature of Maine "a ourned 81 AZ