The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-01
Important Indian Crssty.
QUIZ EnBRAsKA CITY CoRREs PeNDgNCK.

Important Indian Crssty.
OUR EnBRAeKA CITY CoRREsPsNDssCR.
NEBRAsKA CRY, N. L, Sept "a, 1857.
The most important treaty ever made by the
United States government with the Indians was con-
cuded this afternoon, at Table Creek, this CITY,
with the Pawnee nation by General James w. Den
ver Commissioner Of Indian affairs and the princi-
pal chiefs of the four tribes consisting of the Grand
PawIees, Pawnee Loups, Pawnee Republicans and
Pawnee Tappahs.
The policy Of General Denver has been most ex
cellent and judcious, az the result of hs efforts
clearly show and his success is the more gratifying
to the numerous friends Of the General AZ it is to u.s.
from the fact that several commissioners have
heretofore attempted to treat with the Pavnees and
failed, much to the regret of all who live on the
borders.
As there has been much trouble between the
settlers on Salt Creek and elsewhere in the back
country and the Pawnees, we hail this treaty with
great pleasure and satisfaction, and feel that we
cannot be too thankful to Com missioner Denver tor
his efficient action. noticeable feature In connec-
ton with this treaty is that where nearly everybody
predicted failure he has succeeded, IN only tnree
DAVIS in effecting all that could be desired. The
Generals large, commanding figure made him at
once favorite with the chiefs, who Gro wded around
their Great Father" in evident admiration.
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our gratitude for his active, udicious CO operation
in this matter. Major A. 8. b. White, Chief Clerk
Of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is also entitled 70
our thanks for his aid in the consummaton OF this
glorious result.
This is the Inauguration Of new system OF trea-
ties being based on the education of the Indians in
not only the ordinary branches of common school
education but the arts and sciences of civilized life
agric .ture mechanics, &c as will appear from The
synopsis of the treaty which send.
Al Of the claims of the Pswnees are now coded to
the United States except reservation OF 80 miles
long by Is miles wide to which the Indians will re-
move Immediately; and as it is located out of the
route of emigration, there need be no fear OF the
whites and Indians coming in contact, nor of the
latter being disturbed for many years.
After the signing of the treaty q large company OF
ladies and gentlemen from Nebraska City visited the
camp and were entertained by grand exhibition by
the Ind aDs of their war dances and other savage
recreat0Ds.
TRlATY MADE IN CONVENTION THIS OATH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 1857.
The PaWnees cede TO the United states al Of the lands
IN Nebraska Territory heretofore claimed y them
OmAbas by the United Statcs; on the south BY
lands heretofore oedsd by the Pswnees; on tie west
BY line running north from the junction OF the north
with the south ork Of the Platte river TO the Kehapaha
river the north by the Kehapahs river 70 IL janc
Wser) river thence BY that river the western boun
Diary Of the late Omaha cesson ont Of the soove described
70 DO sns y ns miles,
SOUTH including boh banks Of the south forx OF the Plate
river The line OF said reservation shall be fur
tier Of greek unloss they and
the Indian Agent sha agree another rese'vaon. And
the Pawnees agree to their homes within
one year af<r the ratification Of this treaty.
The United sates agree their part, 70 pay TO the
PAwnees the OF 900 per annum for five ears
commencing on the OF January 1885, sf,er the
piratop Of the I'VE years perpetual annuity Of $50 o0o
half Of said AnnuiNes 10 be In goods nccemay
articles.
The United States agree TO establish t~o manual labor
schools and II should prove necessary, four SON on
which shAli teach In addition school edu,a
ito sercuure and the mos useful mechanic artA and
the PAwnees agree send all children bet tho ages
Of and Is years, TO school for 81 least nina months Of
each year other wise for the scho, pro
portonate amount " their snnuies will be deducted and
the aefs 70 be held rsspoDsble for orphans
The United States 70 furplh ali houses and forms Tor
educational purposes ct expense not exoeeding 5000
Should The Pawnees fail 10 comply with this article, the
Presiden. may discontinue the schools 81 his pleasure
Tho United States agree 70 protest the PAwnees In their
new homes, and furnish two sets o. blacksmith gunsmia
and ulSmith oos 81 an expense OF 800, ana 70 erecs
shops 81 an expense OF $500. The Pawnees 70 furnish
apprentices 10 learn The several trades
The United States sgrec 70 furnish, for the use OF the
Pawnees farming utsnh 70 the value Of 81 200 per an
mum, for ten the first years purchase 70 be 10
Also 70 build steam mill Tor saving lumber ana graoing
grain 81 IN expense Of % ooo and 70 keep me same In
good repair for ten years. and 70 employ miller ana an
engineer ssasann and apprentices 10 be furnished oy
me nised stee agree 20 iurnnn nouSos LOT nsorpresn
and mechanics a $40 each and .se Ra.nse, agree 70
urng Tue .a'es shops tools Or m.cnirsry IN default,
the amount OF damages 70 DO deouoeo IRON 'nen Annui'
ties.