The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-15

we're not exactng than al the latter period inns,
however was matter for Mr.. Clayons own conscience
and therefore we cast him for his decision
The fcis Of record stand stated Mr. Clayton has
made his explanation and give him the full benefit OF
Il bv publishing il in our columns.
ABOLITION SPECULATION In PUBLIC LANDS.
Information in which have every reason TO con-
i'd. eads us to believe that the plan ardenty adj
vocated in New England and New York, to form COM
panies Of emigrants to in and take possession
of the public lands in Nebraska and Kansas is moth
lug more nor less than grand scheme Of speculation got
up aud urged on by the brokers in the large cities
respondent writing to US from Worcester Massachusetts,,
speaking Of the congregation which recently
to stimulate this plan, says 1t appears that they have
not only organized to purchase lands and emgrate 6u 10
raise the raie hose lands by paying at reduced cost OF
travel 10000 Of the foreign population, whom they
now contemplate ready to accept their Offer The self
sh motive is rendered conspicuous by the fact that
anoag those who have taken part in the project we notice
the name Of Simeon Draper of New York. famous as one
of the daring wing SPECTATORS in the country We
have no doubt That Greeley will invest his money in the
scheme and Wendell Phillips and George RUSSELL of Bos-
ton both large estates and resources will OF course
embark in an enterprise which promises to return such
handsome profits its originators We state the fact
without comment 1t speaks for ITSELF
GOV. sTEvESs's REPORT ON INDIAN TREATIES.
DEPARTMENT or tn. INTERIOR,
Office Indian Affairs, Jupe 10, 1854.
SIN Your report Of the 9th instant upon the necessity
of holding council with the various Indian tribes east
and west Of the Rocky mountains with whom treaties
have not been made was duly received.
Your request that said report might be published IN
some Of the papers of this city, by submitted TO the
Secretary the Interior the 10th instant with copy
Of your report; copy of my letter is enclosed.
The reply Of the Secretary has been receved he says he
sees no improperly your publishing the if you de-
sire copy Of his letter enclosed for your guidance
in the premises. also enclose copy of your report
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
CHARLES Il. MIN,
Acting Commissioner.
His excel!eney Gov. SrnEss
Washington City.
DEPARTMENT OF IHr INTERIOR,
Office Indian Affairs, June To- 1854.
SR: have the honor to enclose for your perusal
port from his exccilency Gov Stevens ex-oco supern-
tndent Of Indian Affairs for Washington Territory on the
subject Of holding council with the various tribes Of In
dams and west of the Rocky mountains, with whom
treaties have not beer made
The report is very full and complete, and the norma-
ton II contains OF much general Interest," Tor this latter
reason Gov Stevens wishes to have IL published in some
Of the city papers caa objection 10 compliance
with his request
CHARLES +. MIX,
Acting Commissioner.
Hon. Rossnr McCpaLAsp,
Secretary Of the Interior.
DrrARraEsr OF THE INTERIOR,
Washington, June IL 1884.
Sm return herewith the report Of Governor Stevens,
Of Washington Territory which was submitted with your
letter of the 10th instant asking whether ay objection
existed TO his having permission to publish the same and
to state that see no improperly in bis doing II he de-
sires it,
I am, sir, very respectfully your obi servapL
r McCLELLAND Secretary.
Acting Commissioner Of Indian Affairs
wAnnSGros, June g. 1854
Sn Ny former communications have made known to the
department the arrangements made peace between
the Indian tribes east and west Of the Rocky mountains
aud 70 pave the for council where shall be present
al the tribes not included in existing treaties These ar
Engagements consisted in councils held by myself at Fort
Benton with the Backee at the St Marys valley with the
tsibeads and with other tribes my way TO the valley
Of the Columbia and in devolsing upon Mr. Doy, Fort
Benton and Lieut. Mullan in the 81 Marys valley npor-
amt Indian duties Of which the department has already
been informed.
Since my last communication have received additional
Information showing the necessity Of The council
II must be remarked however, that great caution ha.
oeen exercised not 70 commit the government 20 hi.
measure
The Indians know that the officers Of the government
whom they have met deem II necessary that they win
IN consequence, the consent nad Coz
operation OF the Indians themselves has been asked and
aimed but that whether Il shall be held or win de
reno on the action Of the authorities ~ home
trust that the following brief statement Of facts will
AIRY conviction TO the necessity Of the council for the
protection Of our citizens we'll the protection OF The
Indians themselves.
The Indians whom II Is proposed to convene in couu-
81 1T Fort Benton the Backfeot composed OF fou.
bands-Pcgans, Bloods BlaoSfeet and Gros Venersand
numbering twelve 70 fourteen thousand and the
Tribes In tho Territory Of Washington from the Cascades
70 the dividing ridge Of the Rocky mountains who meet
VIE Backeet in sansunay strife the plains Of The Mis-
sour 10 pursuit Of Buffalo Besides which, IL Is hoped that
he influence Of The council win contribute 10 prevent the
recurrence Of difficulties between the Blackiec and The
orows and Asseneboins. The council directly affects Ia,
peace and welbeng OF twenty-five thousand Indians
cas-, and west Of the Rocky mountains.
Do In the discharge Of his Indian duties visited IN
december last some eve thousand Blackfec the Maria
river held councils with their different bands and
only received with the greatest hospitality but assured
y The principal chiefs Of their desire bring end
oe border difficulties TO enjoy the protection OF the gov
ufnent and to learn the arts Of civilized life Their prin
opal chiefs present at the council held by In Sepembe,
gong ON war parties and OF their bravest and mos
influential chiefs the Little Dog was actually attacked
d wounded by she Asseneboins and yet would retail
ave IN consequence OF his promise in council abstain
rom war BY advices received at subsequent period
nave learned that Mr. Doty in January and February was
smongst these Indians and listened 10 with the great
l respect They desire to learn agricultural and realize
o una, the buffalo VIII soon disappear and that their
wiy rtsourcc will be the cultivation OF the soil
Mr. Doty is making extensive examinations of N,
ent country, running ont the various streams from
aas to the Three Forks and from the most westerly
a the Missouri to Judith river In order to seec, The