The daily union., 1856-12-12


otherwise injure the Indian population there.
In reviewing the events Of the past year. with reference
to the Improvement OF our Indian population, there aP
pears within the Of several tribes such unmstaka
BILE manifestations OF progress 10 excite and stimulate
awVers and the benevolent and phanthrOpic OF the
land to lively and active interest IN the present
condition and future prospects Of the and to invite an
increased effort and energy in the cause OF Indian cY
ton. That the red be transformed IN his habits
domesticaed and civilized and made useful element IN
society there is abundant evidence With reference TO
his character opinions very generally pre-
vail He is indeed the victim of prejudice He is only
regarded the rrecamabe terrible savage who in war
spares neither age SEX but with heares and cruel
barbary subjects the innocent and deeneeless TO human
torures committing with eKuant delight the most horrl
BILE These chrOniced from year 10 year,
aud indeed sad chapters in annals But the his
tory the suerings of the Indian has been written
the story OF his wrongs never been told O these there
not and never can be, earthly record.
As man. he has his joys and his sorrows. His love for
his offspring ia intense In his friendship he is steadast
and true and will be the first to break faith His
courage undoubed his perception quick and his mem
ory of the highest order His Judgment is defective but
by proper training and discipline his intellectual powers
susceptible OF culture and be elevated TO fair
standard He be taught the arts OF peace and Is by
napt in learning 10 handle agricultural and
mechanical implements and applying them TO their APP
proprate With these qualities although the weaker
he is eminenty entitled TO the kind consideration Of the
stronger race
The wonderful emigration newy yacquired States
and Territories and its effect upon the wild tribes nhab-
ing them and the plains and prares IL well calculated at
the present period TO attract special attention Not only
settlements rapidly advancing westward from the
Mississippi river towards the Pacific ocean, and from the
shore OF the Pacific eastward towards the Mississippi but
large settlements have been made in Utah and New Mex
leo between the two, Already the settlements of Texas
extending Ell Passo and spreading into the Gads
den purchase and those Of California have reached into
the great valley of the Colorado whilst the settlers OF Min
building cities the very head of Lake Supe
or and villages in the valley of the Red river Of
the North on their way 10 Pugets sound Railroads built
and building from the Atlantic and Gulf cities only
reach the Mississippi river at about twenty different points,
but extending west Louisiana, Arkansas, Mis-
souri, and Iowa. Roads of that character have also been
commenced in Texas, looking to Ell Passo and in Iowa
looking for the great bend of the Minnesota river for
present. and for Pembna for future terminus. The rail-
road companies of Missouri and Iowa seeking
aid from Congress enable them extend their roads
New Mexico to Kansas Nebraska and Utah. and thence
California Oregon, and Washington California has
uay commenced the construction of railroad leading
up the Sacramento valley toward Utah
1t is impossible to avoid the conclusion, that in few
years. in very few, the railroads of the east from New
Orleans to the extreme west end of Lake Superior will be
extended weStwardly up towards the Rocky mountains,
least far good lands can BE found and that roads
from the Pacific coast will be built far good lands
exend and that in both cases an active population will
keep up with the advance of the railroads. population
that will open FARMS erect workshops and build villages
and cities.
When that time arrves-and it is at our very doors
years. if country is favored with peace and pros
perty, will witness the most of twhere will be the hab
atons and what the condition Of the rapidly
Indian tribes OF the plains the prairies and of our
States and Territories
AS these great physical changes are impending
so will these poor denzens of the forest be botted
Of existence and their dust be ramped under the foot e
rapidyadyancug civilization, unless great nation
shall generously determine that the necessary provision
shall at once be made and appropriate steps be taken TO
designate suitable tracts reservations Of land in proper
localities for permanent homes for and provide the
to colonize them thereon. Such reservations shoud be
selected with great care and when determined upon and
DESIGNATED the by which they guaranteed
to the Indians should be rreyocabe and of such charac
eectually protect them from encroachments Of
every kind
Before bringing this annual report a conclusion, de-
sire repeat the made in the first which had
the honor to submit that "That there is absolute
cessiy for the employment by the Indian tribes OF attor
neys agents attend to their business at the seat of
government and to urge in the most solemn manner that
't is the duty Of the government as their guardian TO
all matters of business character with them TO be
so conducted preclude the necessity of the nteryen
tion Of this class Of persons This recommendation
repeated in my second and third annual reports and
again urged the result Of convictions strengthened by
experience also desire again TO urge all that have pre-
scented in former reports well in this one with ref
erence the obnoxious and fatal policy Of removing In
dian tribes and the absolute necessity Of fixed habit
atoms and permanent homes indispensable 10 their
preservation, domosticaOD and civilization. To pre-.
serve the small reservations already made and here
after be made by tribes who have or may resolve TO
settle down and till the land and TO preserve to all Indians
their annuities again urgently recommend such penal
and other legislation may be required to effect these OBJ
iects But any Of protection short of this will fail
guard the Indians against the artul schemes Of those
bad who under less specous prctences desire
obtain either their lands their money, both. Upon
such protection depends the question Of their future exist
cncc for when stripped Of their property aims would
only rapidly sink permanently elevate and preserve
them Humanity, Christianity national honor, unite in
demanding the enactment OF such laws will not only
protect the Indians but shall ectuay put II out Of the
power Of any public officer allow these poor creatures
be despoled of their lands and nnnuites by OF
hungry and audacous specuators attorneys and others
their instruments and coadjntors And no officer should,
for the want Of such legislation be compelled, during
his whole official existence either ALLOW the In
diane N Il lUWTl4 4Psf Gle hnwR "a hkn
whole energies to the maintenance Of conflict TO
sustain their rights against combinations Of whose
chef and first efforts always directed towards OBJ
tainng influence with the press and with those sup
posed 10 be hpn IN the confidence Of the executive
and legislative departments Of the government. 1t Is
asking too much Of subordinate officer II exposes him
to unnecessary danger and unnecessary temptation And
il Is grossly unjust the Indians thus TO expose him
TO such danger and 70 such temptation. The security
Of their rights should be made little dependent upon the
virtue Of public officer possible
To preserve their property and to give them the bless
ings of education and Christianity s indispensable 70
their continuing long in the land" which God gave to
their fathers and to them sincerely hope that gov
erument will have the aid Of all It's good citizens In faith
fully executing its high and dischargng is obliga-
lons the Of the Indian tribes now le TO its
oversight and guardianship that they shall be iutelli
gently and generously protected and cared for in all that
makes life useful and happy.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
GEORGE W. MANYPENNY,
Commissioner.
Hon r. MCCLElLAEp
Secretary Of the Interior
PURsUIT KSowbEDaE UNDER DTFICULrY.-The Spring
field Republican says