Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-05-04
More Indian Treaties Ratified

we understand nat lie senate have rhll-
fed without amendment, the treaties re-
Gently negotiated im'his city by Col. Many |
penny the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs,
with the Omshas and the confederate tribes
o. Otioe and Missouri Indians who inhabil
he northern portion Of the Territory o
Nebraska.
BY the terms of these treaties the Indian
tribes, parties thereto, cede and relnquisl
10 the United States all their lands, only
reservng place for their future home, TO
be selected by the President OF the United
States, and TO which they agree 10 move as
soon as the necessary provisions are made
for fulfilling the treaty stipulations, as they
can arrange their affairs. &c. the Indians
rehnquish all claims for money or other
things under former treaties, except any
balances Of appropriations for them now in
the Treasury; and likewise relin4uish all
claims heretofore set up by them TO any
land on the east side Of the Missouri
river. ....
In consideration Of these SESSIONS and
stipulalions the United States agree 10 pay:
To the Offices and .Mssowids-$200 C0
annually for three years from the first Of
January 1855; $4,000 per anuum for the
next ten :, ears; $4,000 per annum for the
next fifteen years; and $4,000 per annum
Tor the ne~t ,,v.I,-, yoors
To The Omahoes $4,000 per annum for
three years from l,t of January, 1855; $50.
600 per annum for the next ten years; $780,
600 per annum for the next fifteen years,
and SIC, 200 per annum for the next twelve
years.
All of which sums are to be paid to said
tribes, or expended for their use and benefit
under the direction of the President, who
is empowered 10 say, from time to time, what
proportion of the annual payments, if any,
shall be paid in money, and what proportion
shall be expended for their moral improve
ment, education, and other beneficial objects,
which he may deem calculated to advance
them in civilization, for buildings. opening
farms, purchasing stocks, agricultural i'm
plenents, clofhing. provisions. SC.
To enable the tribes to settle their affairs
and to remove to their new homes, (Which
they are TO do without further expense TO the
United Slates,) the Onoes and Mi>souras
are TO receive the further sum of $4,000,
and the Omahas $4l.O0O, TO be likewise
paid and expended in such manner as the
President may approve.
The President is authorised from time to
time, at his discretion, to have the country
set apart for the future residence of the
Indians, surveyed and subdivided into lots
for the exclusive occupancy of individuals
or families, as they may advance in civiiza-
ton, &c. The United States are to erect
for each Of the tribes grist and saw mill
and provide miller, also to erect black
smith shop, and furnish tools and an expe-
riencrd smith; likewise farmer for the
period Of ten years to instruct the Indians
in agriculture.
The Indians bind themselves TO commit
no drpret!a'ions on the property or citizens
Of the United States. an 10 restore or make
compensation out Of their auuuifi.S 'nr rny
that M be s'o'cn. They a'>o agrer not 10
war upon any her tr.'c ~ Il dan, except
in self de',rct, Int e. SUI mi. al l.ir de-
ference, 10 The arvcrrIn.n' nf tie Uni,rd
States. and abide It's drci>ion. They also
agree that any Indian or Indians who may
introduce into their country or use in'oxi-
eating liquors shall have his or their annul.
iy Withheld Tor such time as the President
may determine.
And further, that all necessary roads,
highways and railroads, which NAV he con-
structed as the country improves, and the
lines Of which may run through their lands.
shall have right Of way, &c., inst com
pensation being made therefor - Washing.
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