The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-01-27
Correspondence Of the Minnesotian.l
The Chippewa Treaty.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, Is:

WASdINGTON, Cdu. IL, 1000.
MEssRs. EDITORS THE Senate on Wsdnes--
day, the 10th instant, ratified one of the most
important treaties ever negotiated with the
Chippewa Indians a treaty for which the coun-
try is chiefly indebted, not only in its inception,
but in its negotiation and ratification, to your
able and energetic Delegate in Congress, the
Hon. Henry M. Rice. This treaty throws open
to settlement and Improvement one OF the rich
est and most valuable territories on the north
ern continent. In point of agricultural re-
sources, it is inferior to none in the North
West while its mineral wealth is wholly meal
culable. Nor is this the only important feature
of this great treaty. 1t not only opens new
sources of wealth to the white man, but is in
tended most materially to benefit and improve
the condition ofhis red skin brother-to do
mesticate and civilize him. This is not mere
chimera. The design is practicable, and may
easily be accomplished. And if the intention
of the provisions of this treaty is faithfully OBJ
served and performed, success will attend it.
The treaty itself is BRIEF and will send it to
you as soon as am able to lay my hands upon
it. 1t prescribes western boundary line. and
cedes all the lands owned by the Chippewas
east of that line. The starting point Of the
line is at the point where the east branch OF
Snake river crosses the southern line of the
Chippewa country--up that branch to its source
then nearly north, in a straight line to the
mouth of East Savannah river--then up that
river to its source-then in direct line to the
most westerly bend of Vermillion river, and
then down said river to it's mouth. The Chip
pewas of Lake Superior receive the whole
amount paid for these lands; in consideration
of which they relinquish to the Chippewas Of
the Mississippi all their right and title to the
lands west of the line of cession.
By Art. II. reservations for different bands,
being so acres for each head OF a family, or sim
gle person of the age of 81 years at the date of
the treaty also so acres for each head of fam
lily, or single person of the age of 81 years at
the date of the treaty, of mixed blood, belong
ing to the Chippewas of the Lake.
Art III. authorizes the President of the U. S.
to cause patents to be issued to those entitled
to lands, from time to time, with such restric-
tions of alienation as he may see fit to propose.
He is also authorized to make exchanges for
any mineral lands which may happen to be
within the reservations, and to change the
boundaries of reservations when necessary A
right of way for railroads, &C., is retained
throughout these reservations by the United
States.
Art w. provides for the annual payment for
rs years, as follows $4,000 in coin $4,000
in goods, furniture, domestic utensils, &C. F.;
$4,000 in agricultural implements and cattle,
mechanical tools, building materials, &C., and
$4,000 for moral and educational purposes
The United States also to pay 100000, to
enable them to meet their present just engage
ments; and further to furnish them with 200
guns, 100 rifles 500 beaver traps, clothing, &c.
Art. V. A blacksmith and assistant to be fur
nishcd during the continuation of their annui-
ties and as much longer as the President may
see fit, with the usual amount of smiths stock.
Art. vi. No annuities to be taken to pay
debts, but satisfaction may be made for depre-
dations, under the direction of the President.
Art. VII Introduction of liquor prohibited
in reservations.
Art VIII. The Chippewas of the Mississippi
and Lake agree that the former are to receive
hereafter two-thirds, and the latter one-third of
all benefits derivable from former treaties, prior
TO lS47.
Art. TX. The United States agree to pay all
arrearages under former treaties, as the chief
may direct.
Art. x. Beneficiary provision for missiona-
ries and teachers, allowing them to enter lands
actually occupied and improved by them, not
exceeding one quarter section, at the minimum
price. .-.
Art. XI. Fixes the points Of L'Anse, La
Pointe, Grand Portage and st. Louis River, as
the places for the payment of annuities, and the
permanency of Indian homes.
Art. XII. Provides for the payment of
$4,000 to the Bots Forte Indians, in such man.
ner as their Chiefs may direct, in consideration
of their poverty and their never having receiv-
ed annuities also, $4,000 in five equal annual
payments, in blankets, cloth, guns, ammuni-
ton, &c. 1t likewise provides for blacksmith
and the usual amount of stock, with two per-
sons to instruct them in farming, at such time
and for such period as the President may d.
rect This band does not relinquish its claim
to the lands west of the line of cession. .o .,,g
The second article gives the Buffalo" a dis
tinguished chief among these people, the right
to select section of land at any point he may
see proper, for which patent is to issue to
such persons as he may designate. .ls ..a Il.
These are the main provisions, yet there are
many details of rluch interest.
The Homestead Bill met its death day before
yesterday. ....,iai..le 30 aoj Da..Ll.
Yesterday, Mr.. Chandler, of Pa, made pow
erful speech on the subject Of the Pope's tenn
poral power, by divine right. Mr.. Banks, of
Mass, asserted, some days since, that it was
part of the Catholic creed, to accord to the
Pope secular power by right divine-that he
claimed it-that Catholicism and Republican
ism were inconsistent, and that no Catholic
could be true to his country and his Church at
the same time. Mr.. c. refuted the fallacy of
these positions, and made the honorable gentle
man from Mass wish he had remained silent.
Few men in the House are able to meet Mr.. c.
in debate, successfully.
To-day, both Houses adjourned over till
Monday. in respect to the memory of Senator
Norris, of N. H., who died in this city last night.
He will be buried here to-day, at 4, Pm. '1''i
We have beautiful day but at least every