The daily union., 1856-01-19


the Assinabones, and the Crows They claim, and par
nenariy occupy immense region OF country between
The Platte and Missouri rivers which said be general
y OF desert and sterile character. Some Of them eut
yae small patches of arabic land where they ind IL
but their subsistence derived chiefly from the and
nom roots and few species Of Wild fruits and berries
louna IN that region The supplies hus obtained
seanty that theT frequently reduced extreme des
t1tion and even starvation and il difficult perceive
now they are 10 exist unless some arrangement be
made by which resources OF sastenapce be de soped
Tor ihem or u 10 supplied 10 them directly by the govern
ment
In regard TO the Indians within the Upper Platte agency
and the adicoas plans proposed be adopted by the
agent 10 separate and the friendly from the hostile
bands as well as the disposition of the Indians in that
region toward the United Saiesalmosi all Of whom IL Is
represented desire the good viii of the goyernmanI
Ter for details 10 the reports Agent Twiss
The country above the Hyonass being satisfactory
The Omaha Indians and in The Judgment Of the depart
men under the circumstances suitable for them they
were assigned reservation for home the
Black Bird Hills in Nebraska Territory 10 which hev
removed In The month of May last While their way
the plains the Sumner hunt party of Sioux attacked
them, and among Others killed Fonenele the principal
chief The Omahas fed toward the Missouri, and have
since been unwilling 10 return to their reservation. In
view Of all the their agent has BEEN
ca 10 them TO remain in suitable location west Of
Beii.ue until next spring but impress upou the
absolute necessity of return al that time TO their
eryaton. a.
Arrangements have been made for the erection of school
buildings the breaking of land and other improvements
on their reserve and saw-m will lie erected thereon
next SEASON. and all need steps taken 10 place within the
visions made BY treaty for their Improvement and
fort
The Ottoes and Mssouras although satisfied with the
tribal home provided for them the Big Blue have mani
Tested nevertheless unwllingness abandon their old
haunts the Missouri river They have however partial
emgrated to their and the necessary steps have
been taken to erect school buildings thereon aud make
all the improvements provided be made by the
treaty with those Indians The educational interest Of
these bands as well as the omahas has been assigned to
the Presby terian board Of missions #
The Pawnees and Poncees who with the Onahas and OF
toes and Missouras constitute the Council Bluffs agency,
in unsettled state. The former claim large tract
OF country Nebraska and in their rowing habits have
not confined themselves to it They have infested
The emigrant roads and been very annoying The Pom
have also been guilty Of
character Of lawless Indians
The Pawnees recently Informed their agent that they
desired TO treat with the government and TO sell their
country and II Is also understood that the Ponces
anxious TO make treaty arrangements Ii is very de-
srabe that the Pawnees and Poncees should be brought
under restraint and advantageous treaty arrange
ments can, it is believed be made with them.
The loways and Missouri Sacs and Foxes Of the Great
Nenaha agency have during the past year. manifested
some interest in agricultural pursuits and otherwise i'm
proved in their habits disposition Ii TO be regret
ted that 50 many of them s unwilling avail them
selves of the ample facilities afforded for the education Of
their children Their excellent missionary teachers
tnue, however with undated zeal and diligence which
must in time result in overcoming the apathy Of the
dians on this important subject
The kckapoos have raised and secured sufficient sup
plies for their subsistence during the winter and por
ton Of them have provided better accommodations
erection OIL comfortable
the reservation set apart Cor them II gratifying TO
know that there has been less incmperance amongst them
than usual and that they beginning realize the i'm
porAnce Of taking ehcent measures 10 rid themselves OF
the vice
The circumstances BY which the Delaware Indians have
been surrounded since the organization of the Territory
kansas and the uespasses upon their rights and other
irregularities Of their neghbors have such
as 10 impress them fayorably with civilization
Keposing however with confidence in the government the
Delawares generally, have applied themselves agrcu
ural pursuits and have realized supply Of food Tor The
year Their agent has been unreiting in his
10 protect their rights and advance their interests
The agent for the Shawne and Wyandotts reports that
they have enjoyed during the last twelve months almost
uninterrupted prosperity and they rejoicing in
abundant return from the tolls and labors OF husband
man These are the most civilized tribes Of the central
superiniendencymsn of them being educated and gut
Gently advanced 10 appreciate and desire 10 be invested
with the privileges and duties OF citizens OF the United
States. treaty, placing the Wyandotts In that position
and providing for the termination of their anuuites and
The dIvon OF Tic principal thereof amongst them well
as OF their lands in seyeraly negotiated with them
last winter and ratified by the President and Senate
Their tribal organization has therefore ceased except so
far as It's partial and temporary continuance necessary
10 the execution Of the provisions Of the treaty
tribe.
The Of the ShawneeS arr not as Car advanced in
Improvement the WyRndots; aud some Of the prnc-
pal have held in former years such relations of init
macy and confidence with unprinciplod white 70
render u very difficult 10 exercise sutary control
them They have very large money annuities and
their lands soon TO be assigned them will be valuable
Their pouon s exposed and their condition critical and
II Of the first importance that their leading be OF
high integrity. II Is 10 be feared from indications
that some Of them sl under the influences referred
and they very unsafe guardians Of the rights
aud interests OF The Indians
The atomies and Sacs and Foxes OF the Mssis
spp though greatly diminished in numbers are the two
most populous Of the emigrsed tribes the frontier with
in tho central supernendency They have many years
been IN the receipt Of large annuies aud liberal proyis
ion has been made for their welfare and advancement but
regret 10 say with the exception Of Of the Potta-
vatomie and recent commendable act Of the Sac and
Fox council 70 suppress intempeance they present
dences Of material Improvement The pernicous and
ruptng effects Of their money annuitie which have a
orded them the Of ndulging in progacy aud vice
and enabled them TO live the greater portion Of their fnc
without exertion and the frequent removals from lo
eaty to another have crippled and oounteractod the e.
forts made TO domescate and cvilze them They demon
strao In striking the three great evils which have
attended our Indian policyarge money annutes exocs
quantities Of nd held in common and continued
We hope for material alteration for the better IN
their condition and prospects until they shall have been
concentrated upon reservations Of limited extent and pro-
vision made for the division of the land them IN
severay fast this be safely and prudeny effect
ed New treaties with them necessary for the
plishment Of these objects
A number of the chiefs snd other leading men among
the Poawatoi,s are from long and assoc
alton with corrupt Influences very reckless and dishonest
They have been welded and controlled by such in
uences for the manifest destruction their
own morals and integrity and the great injury Of the In
daps To the Po,swAtomies from the injurious aud
evil effects Of these influence may necessary for
such che win their association with unprn-
ciped white 10 ne depoeed Such steps also be
necessary with the head Of other tribes In Kan
sas Territory and elsewhere